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Rusalka a Smash Two bears euthanized in town last week ....................................2

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GADSAR celebrates 50th anniversary ...................................9

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The Wood Sprites light up the stage at the Golden Civic Centre for the opera Rusalka on Saturday night. Locals Courteny Green (centre) and Dana Hudson (right) were part of the performance.

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Candidate’s clothing became issue at debate Rockets continue to struggle early in season .......................................13

Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The All-Candidates Forum in Golden was a mostly cordial, non-confrontational affair with all four candidates getting a chance to offer their perspectives on issues facing both Goldenites and Canadians as a whole - with per-

haps one notable exception.

The incident involving David Wilks of the Conservative Party and Wayne Stetski of the NDP came out of a visit that all four candidates made to Golden Secondary School earlier in the day.

Stetski, a staunch advocate that Stephen Harper’s Conservatives need to be removed

from Ottawa when Canadians go to the polls on Oct. 19, displayed a tie-dye T-shirt with the words “Heave Steve” written on the front. Wilks, who has served as the MP for Kootenay-Columbia since 2011, was not amused and made that known during his opening remarks of the forum.

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Brisco’s Haley Mattson, on Chuckels, barrel races at the Golden LIght Horse Club’s final fun day of the year. The Golden and Brisco clubs competed against each other, with Brisco beating Golden by 27 points.

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Mother bear and sow destroyed in Golden Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Fall has officially arrived and it’s brought cooler temperatures, changing leaves and numerous incidents with bears around Golden.

Locals have been slow to adjust to that last reality, with some leaving garbage out and neglecting to clean up fallen fruit from their trees. Two bears, a sow and cub, had to be destroyed as a result and Conservation Officer Dan Bartol says there are other problem bears in the area that could eventually meet the same fate.

The mother and her cub were destroyed Monday near the hospital after being previously known to police and COs. “The mounties were getting a number of reports…right in town and not where we’re used to seeing them,” Bartol said.

“These guys were seen right in the centre of town and were reported around the hospital a number of times.”

Reports of another sighting were forwarded to COs on Monday afternoon.

When Bartol arrived, police had managed to tree both bears, who had been eating plums off the ground.

There are numerous conditions that must be met in order for COs to consider re-location, unfortunately the sow and cub didn’t come close to meeting two of the most important criteria.

“They were food conditioned and human habituated, two really bad char-

Plum pits and plastic wrappers were found in the sow’s feces, indicating that she was “food conditioned.”

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After the sow was immobilized, she excreted in the back of Bartol’s truck.

Pieces of plastic and plum pits were plainly visible in the bear’s feces.

The bears were the fourth and fifth to be destroyed in Golden this year, with the rest coming in the spring, but Bartol warns that there could be more incidents in the future if locals don’t comply with attractant regulations.

Other potentially troublesome bears have been spotted in the Pine Drive area as well as at the Golden Mobile

Home Park (behind the Husky service station), a common problem area for bears.

Bartol says that he and his colleague Alex Desjardins have issued a single violation ticket so far this fall, and that education, rather than fines are his preference going forward. However, that doesn’t mean that officers will hesitate to issue fines when warranted.

“I live in the community, I don’t want to give my neighbours tickets. I also don’t want to kill bears out of my neighbours’ yards,” Bartol said.

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“(It) was disrespectful and an assault upon our electoral system…if the NDP candidate will do that in front of Grade 8 and 9s, I shudder to think how he would act in the House of Commons,” Wilks said.

He elaborated further following the forum.

“I just don’t think that schools are the place to do that. It’s a captured audience, the students can’t go anywhere, they’re forced to be there…I just think that it’s completely inappropriate. That should be a non-partisan area,” Wilks said.

Stetski says he received the shirt from an individual while on the campaign trail and that its message falls in line with his own.

“I just want to…assure David Wilks that my tie-dye t-shirt will be retired when Stephen Harper is retired,” Stetski said the next time he was given a chance to speak.

He later objected to Wilks’ assertion that displaying it at the high school was inappropriate.

On the opposite side of the podium to Wilks and Stetski sat Liberal party candidate Don Johnston and Green Party candidate Bill Green (Libertarian Party candidate Christina Yahn was unable to attend and has since announced her withdrawal from the election). In contrast to their colleagues, Johnston and Green appeared to get along just fine, with Johnston repeatedly expressing his agreement with Green on numerous issues.

“The reality is that there’s a lot of coherence in the policies of the Liberals and the Greens.

When somebody says something that’s clearly directly in line with your policies I think it’s worth acknowledging that,” Johnston said following the forum.

Green says that while there are some similarities between the two parties, he also sees some clear differences in their respective platforms.

“Don did speak about the middle class… what about poverty reduction?” Green said afterwards. “Our focus isn’t on the middle class, it’s about getting rid of poverty in this country.”

Issues surrounding the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) were brought to the forefront as a problem affecting the local tourism economy.

Johnston lamented that policy decisions are often made that don’t reflect the realities of

communities across Canada, believing that changes to the TFWP is one of those instances. He stressed that workers needed to be thought of in the long-term, rather than the short-term.

“If you’re going to bring temporary workers in, you have to create a path to citizenship so that people become more invested in being here and becoming part of the community,” he said.

Stetski believes that Temporary Foreign Workers are a great part of the riding’s rural communities and says that other solutions need to be made.

“They were an important part of the economy, they were also very important to our communities…we have to protect Canadian jobs, absolutely, but we have to get back to a Temporary Foreign Worker Program that works for businesses in Kootenay-Columbia, including right here in Golden,” he said.

Wilks says he will aim to find a solution to the problem in this riding if re-elected, saying he will continue work with Senator Nancy Greene to present a program that will mirror the agriculture workers program that he says has worked effectively in Canada.

The need to twin the Trans-Canada Highway was another important discussion point for locals, with all candidates echoing its importance and WIlks calling it his number one priority since being elected to Ottawa. He cited a $5 billion proposal that he made for highway twinning.

Stetski also expressed how important the issue is for this region.

“There have been too many deaths on the Trans-Canada Highway with too little action, quite frankly. We need a long-term plan that brings together the province…as well as the federal government for the National Parks portion,” Stetski said.

Green stressed rail infrastructure as a way to improve safety and limit the number of transport trucks using the highway.

“The Green Party, in our platform, has identified $300 million to invest in the critical parts of our railway system across Canada.

What is more critical than Rogers Pass and Kicking Horse Pass?” Green said.

The Forum in Golden was the fourth stop on the candidates’ lengthy tour of the riding, which will feature discussions in all the major centres of Kootenay-Columbia in advance of the federal election next month.

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These machines are a boon to those of us whose mobility is challenged and are capable of moving their occupant at significant speeds, often more than twice the walking pace of an adult. Clearly, they are dangerous when misused or used carelessly. With that in mind, the province indicated to Union of BC Municipalities in 2013 that it intends to develop a coordinated plan for safe operation of motorized scooters, including possible amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act. The provincial coroner also issued recommendations supporting scooter regulation in 2008 after several scooter-riding seniors died in crashes with vehicles.

Currently, driving powered wheelchairs amounts to the same thing as walking. There are no rules about what side of the sidewalk to use, how fast to go or penalties for misbehaviour except perhaps assault or criminal negligence under the Criminal Code. Perhaps this is the way it should be as the wheelchairs are not motor vehicles according to law.

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Candidate Q&A: Canadian Federal Election 2015

Bill Green Green Party of Canada

Don Johnston Liberal Party of Canada

What Is CBC’s role in Canadian society and how should it be handled by the federal government?

CBC is a critically important institution and service. CBC is a place for Canadians to share the great diversity of this country and to have conversations about Canada, its uniqueness, its place in the world, and its achievements and aspirations. The role that CBC radio plays in rural areas is particularly important. I recently did an interview on CBC radio and followed that with a tour of the riding. In every community we stopped in, at least one person commented on the interview and in some cases many did. It was amazing to realize how many people that interview reached and only CBC could do that.

Fortunately, the feedback was universally positive. CBC binds us together in important ways and that is why the Liberal Party will invest $150 million in new annual funding and reverse the Harper cuts. I look forward to many years of CBC radio with my breakfast.

Do you support the dissolution of the Senate? Why or why not?

The dissolution of the Senate would require the support of 7 provinces representing 50% of the population. Recent attempts to make significant constitutional changes have all failed. Regardless of what Mr. Mulcair is saying, the process would be lengthy, expensive and the likelihood of success extremely low. We need to focus on changing the hyper-partisan nature of the Senate and the ideologically driven nature of appointments. Justin Trudeau accomplished the most significant reform in Senate history simply by cutting the ties with the Liberal caucus so Senators are independent and no longer subject to party control. We would implement a new, non-partisan, merit-based, broad and diverse process to advise on Senate appointments (similar to the process of appointing people to the Order of Canada). This would completely change the partisan nature of the Senate and allow us to get onto important challenges like Climate Change and the Economy.

*Editors Note: The Golden Star received a message from Libertarian candidate Christine Yahn stating that she has resigned as a candidate for the 2015 federal election due to personal reasons.

What is CBC’s role in Canadian society and how should it be handled by the federal government?

CBC/Radio-Canada is part of the core fabric of our country. As our national public broadcaster, it has defined what it means to be Canadian. My own life is deeply enriched by CBC Radio.

We need to re-invest in a CBC/RadioCanada that is distinctly public and distinctly Canadian.

The Green Party will ensure that CBC and Radio-Canada have adequate and stable funding. We will increase their federal core funding by $315 million per year to rebuild local coverage and capacity. We will also change the governance structure so partisan political cronies will no longer be appointed to the CBC board of directors.

Do you support the dissolution of the Senate? Why or why not?

I agree with Canadians that the Senate cannot continue in its present form.

Its legitimacy has been seriously undermined by scandal and hyper-partisanship, and its constitutional role to represent regional and provincial interests has been abandoned. The Senate must be reformed during the next Parliament.

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that abolishing the Senate requires the unanimous consent of all provinces. The Green Party believes the question should be put to the people of Canada.

Green MPs will advocate that Parliament appoint a non-partisan commission to hold hearings across the country to listen to Canadians, explain the issues at stake, and discuss options for reform. The commission would be required to come up with a serious reform proposal that involves a Senate, either elected or independently selected, with a new distribution of seats and new powers.

The constitutional proposal should then be put to the people for approval in a national referendum. The referendum question would ask Canadians which option they favour: the reform proposal or abolition? There would be no option for the status quo.

Wayne Stetski New Democratic Party

David Wilks Conservative Party of Canada

What Is CBC’s role in Canadian society and how should it be handled by the federal government?

The news for CBC just got worse.

We’re now hearing that the Harper Conservatives intend to sell off CBC’s assets in the middle of a highly contested election. At the very least, this is morally wrong!

The CBC is our national voice and is considered an integral part of our national fabric. When Canadians talk about Canadian values, a strong CBC is often stated as one of those values.

Canadians across the country depend on the National, As It Happens, Cross Country Check Up and the Sunday Edition to stay in touch with what is happening in our country and in our world. And here in Kootenay Columbia, stories and experiences are shared by listening to Daybreak South and Radio West.

When I decided to run for MP, I made a list of things that concerned me most about the direction that Stephen Harper is taking our Canada.

On that list were my deep concerns for the CBC. Successive Liberal and Conservative governments have slashed funding for CBC/Radio Canada, first the Liberals with a $415 million cut, followed by an additional $115 million cut by the Conservatives.

An NDP government will reverse the Conservatives’ $115 million cut and provide long-term, stable funding for the CBC. We will usher in a new era of innovation, independence and stability for Canada’s public broadcaster.

Do you support the dissolution of the Senate? Why or why not?

It is the position of the NDP that it is time to abolish the unelected, unaccountable Senate. And we are seeking a mandate from Canadians to do just that. This is part of our platform for renewed democracy.

We also want to make 2015 the last election that uses the First-PastThe-Post electoral system which has allowed Stephen Harper’s rightwing government to attack our fundamental values with only 39% of the vote. An NDP government will bring in mixed member, proportional representation voting in our first term.

What Is CBC’s role in Canadian society and how should it be handled by the federal government?

In 1936, Parliament passed the Canadian Broadcasting Act (CBA) creating the CBC as broadcast regulator of private radio broadcasters.

CBC-TV’s first broadcasts were in 1952. In 1958 CBC became a crown corporation. In 1968 the CRTC was created to control, protect and enhance Canadian content. CBC TV transmitted 90% Canadian entertainment.

The majority of viewers chose to watch American content on Canadian private broadcasters.

When cable began in 1991, Parliament attempted to control what Canadians could watch in their homes; however, they didn’t foresee the impact of Satellite beginning in 1994.

In the 500 channel universe, broadcasters, cable / satellite companies amalgamated with Internet providers and newpapers. An explosion of entertainment fed to consumers on the Internet has further eroded influence of the CBC on Canadian’s reality.

CBC has tried to adapt with new platforms and services. As they strive to be relevant to Canadians in this new reality, reasonable taxpayer support of the CBC should continue.

Do you support the dissolution of the Senate? Why or why not?

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has shown Canadians that politics can be filled with feel-good promises that have little if any chance of being delivered.

Mulcair tells us he will abolish the Senate. He intentionally ignores an April 2014 Supreme Court of Canada ruling which decided reforms require the approval of at least seven provinces representing at least 50 per cent of the population.

The Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Harper’s proposed reforms, including Senate elections and term limits, were illegal.

The court also ruled that outright abolition could occur only if all 10 provinces agreed.

Quebec Premier Couillard insists the Senate’s troubles are what he called “administrative dysfunction” that can be fixed. He vowed to fight any effort to scrap the Senate. The majority of Premiers, including Ontario Premier Wynne, support Couillard’s position There is a constitutional stalemate.

Saying, “I’ll just abolish it,” giving Canadians false hope is just dishonest.

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Police received a report that a man fell out of his boat on the Columbia River on Sept. 23.

He managed to swim to the shore and was later found along the trails unharmed. Pictured is Sgt. Troy Durand at the Kicking Horse Trail bridge prepared for the event that the man passed under the bridge. Star Photo

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RCMP Report: Gas continues to be siphoned from vehicles on Hwy strip Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Vehicle Crossed Centre Line Police, Golden Fire-Rescue, and BC Ambulance responded to a collision on Highway 95 during the early morning hours of September 21.

The single occupant of the vehicle was transported by ambulance to the Golden Hospital where he was assessed and later released.

The southbound vehicle sustained extensive damage after crossing the centre line, driving in to the northbound ditch before striking a tree. The driver indicated to police that he had swerved to miss a deer after being blinded by an oncoming vehicle.

Siphoned Gas Police are asking for the public’s assistance after receiving two additional reports of gas being stolen out of vehicles parked on the Highway 1 Frontage Road.

These incidents are believed to have occurred some time between September 18 and 22. Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact the Golden-Field RCMP at 250-344-2221 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Missing Trucker RCMP from Golden, Chilliwack, and Kamloops worked together to locate a truck driver who was reported missing from Golden on September 22.

The driver’s wife reported the male missing early that morning when he failed to show up in Chilliwack to meet with friends before continuing on to the U.S. Police were able to track the driver’s phone’s GPS, which provided a location in Kamloops.

Kamloops RCMP were then tasked with locating the male and were able to speak with him confirming that he was not ‘missing’ or in need of emergency assistance.

Harassing Customers On September 23, police were called to a local gas station on Highway 1 after staff reported that a male was outside harassing customers and refused to leave the property when asked.

Police responded and conducted several patrols of the area, however the male was never located. No further complaints were received by police.

Male Reported Missing Police spent part of September 22 looking for a local youth who had been reported missing by a friend.

After searching, police were able to locate the male who was not in need of police or medical assistance and was quite confused as to why his friend would report him missing.

Fight in Gas Station Two males were reportedly fighting inside a local gas station on September 25 resulting in police being called.

“An officer responded and found that the two males were simply yelling at each other and no assault had taken place,” says Cst. Spencer Lainchbury, spokesperson for the Golden-Field RCMP. Both males departed the scene and no further disturbances were reported.

Collision in Yoho Police were called to a collision on Highway 1 near the Emerald Lake turnoff on September 25 after police believe a westbound vehicle conducted a U-turn in front of a westbound tractor trailer.

Field Fire-Rescue and BC Ambulance also responded and one of the occupants of the car was assessed and then released on scene.

The driver of the westbound car was then issued a Violation Ticket for conducting an unsafe U-Turn.

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Bear Problem

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Too Little, Too Late

The Golden Star printed a very sad story in the paper this week (see page 2). On Monday Sept. 21 two bears, a mother and sow, were destroyed in Golden.

The bears had been hanging around town in unusual locations, and the authorities were getting multiple calls about them.

- I SURMISE By the time they were

By Jessica Schwitek cornered on a local property the Conservation Officers determined that they were too habituated to humans and human food to make relocation a viable option.

It's a tragedy that we see a handful of times a year.

We were advised of the situation by the Conservation Office, given the details of the incident from one of the Conservation Officers, and posted a story on our website Wednesday afternoon.

It's an upsetting situation, and no surprise, people were upset after reading the story. But the comments that followed the story I found equally upsetting.

As a newspaper editor I feel very strongly about protecting our right of free speech… no matter how ignorant that speech may be. Because of this belief I will not remove any of the comments, but I will provide an opposing opinion.

No one enjoys killing bears. No one.

Whether or not you agree with the course of action taken by the local conservation officers, to euthanize two black bears, it is completely ludicrous to suggest that they enjoyed it.

Some of the comments read, "Fish and wildlife just love to kill," and "they were attracted by lazy humans and shot by gun happy a#*holes."

Nobody was pleased by the outcome of this situation, least of all the conservation officers and the residents whose property the bears were trapped on.

The officer who was interviewed by the Golden Star was audibly upset by the whole situation during the phone conversation. Implying that he was “gun happy” or that he “loves to kill” is adding tremendous insult to injury.

In fact, the reason he made sure this story got out, despite the emotional reaction from the community, is to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

There is no one person to blame for this incident. Unpicked fruit trees and accessible garbage all over town have contributed to the situation.

These two bears did not find plums and garbage at only one place, they had a buffet spread out all over town.

But what’s done is done. All we can do is make sure our fruit trees are picked and our garbage is put away from now on. And if we can’t do it ourselves, ask for help.

This is an open letter to David Wilks:

Mr. Wilks, you are running for re-election as MP for Kootenay-Columbia. I would like your constituents to know that you are not a fit person for the job.

Over the past four years, you have shown that you are more concerned with following orders from the Prime Minister’s Office than acting on behalf of your constituents.

One example of your failure to do the right thing concerns Flying Officer David Dakin DFC, a decorated veteran of World War II who flew 35 missions over Germany and occupied Europe while serving with Bomber Command in England.

Dave Dakin was one of 40,000 young Canadians who flew in Bomber Command operations – 9,919 of whom died in action. With skill, bravery and good luck, Flying Officer Dakin survived.

Bomber Command came under heavy criticism postwar because of the many German civilian casualties caused by the bombing. It is true that civilian lives were lost, but it is also true that the effectiveness of the bombing attacks on German industry shortened the war, thus saving many lives. Nonetheless, the controversy left many Bomber Command veterans feeling ostracized and abandoned. They were bitter that their role in the successful outcome of the war was ignored, indeed censured.

Then in June 2012, the British government decided to give a long-overdue special award to British survivors of Bomber Command. The Harper government decid-

ed to follow suit in Canada. To my great distress, however, your government made no particular effort to get this new military award to the surviving veterans – most of them aged 85 to 95 – before they died.

Which brings me back to my friend Dave Dakin and you, Mr. Wilks. In July 2012 I wrote to you about Dave, then aged 90, a constituent of yours living in Kimberley.

I asked you to act quickly to get the new Bomber Command award to him.

Over the next 15 months I made 13 contacts with you and various Conservative cabinet ministers to no avail.

I finally made a special plea to you to do something personally to ensure that Dave received official notice of his award before he died. Soon after this, Dave was in Cranbrook hospital diagnosed with lung cancer.

You could have done something, despite the lack of action by the Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs. You could have visited Dave in hospital, or phoned him, or sent him a card. You chose to do nothing.

Dave died in hospital in 2013, two days before his 92nd birthday, still unrecognized for his valour as a Canadian veteran of Bomber Command. Some time after Dave’s death, the government put his award in an envelope and mailed it to his family.

The callous attitude of you and your government toward our veterans does not bode well for the people of this riding, Mr. Wilks. You are not a fit person to be our Member of Parliament.

Peter Moody, MB Kimberley

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Golden point of view

Do you think there will be a change in government after this election?

Stingers to rural TV broadcasting. Who wants to watch 12 hours of cartoons every morning on all channels, and channels that never work.

Ashley Pederson

Donald Pleskott

Lucas Mattsson

“Honestly, I don’t know. People seem to be all over the place this election.”

“The government might change, but it won’t make a difference. They’re all the same.”

“I haven’t been in Canada very long, but it seems like a lot of people are unhappy, so I hope so.”

Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say.

Stars and a whole herd full of trophy bull elk to the Rod and Gun Club for all the work done to the range. The club did an awesome job on the wheelchair ramp up to the long range shoot.

Two thumbs up.

Stars to the three opposition candidates who provided thoughtful and articulate answers to all

Stingers to the owners of the brown truck and wood trailer that just have to park across from Lady Grey school at the start of each school year.

Park in your yard.

Stars to Dr Clark for being so considerate and going out of your

way to help. DB LB A huge star to the conservation officers that had the unpleasant job to do this past week, and they handled it with dignity and respect for the people and the animals they needed to deal with.

A big stinger to the rude comments place in the Golden Star under the story regarding the bears. I for one am thankful that my child did not have to be injured due to a wildlife encounter.

The possibilities are endless

Veteran’s Affairs Editor, Matt luloff, Cpl (Ret’d)’s letter in the September 16 edition of the Golden Star briefly outlined his mission in Afghanistan, his injuries and his frustrating experience dealing with Veteran’s Affairs. His letter interested me as I had read that on April 6, 2006, Stephen Harper stated “In the future, when our servicemen and women leave our military family, they can rest assured that Government will help them and their families transition to civilian life. Out troops’ commitment and service to Canada entitles them to the very best treatment possible.”

Ironically, on March 18, 2014, the same day that Stephen Harper greeted (with much fanfare and photo ops) the last Canadian soldiers returning form Afghanistan, his Conservative government had instructed federal lawyers to argue in court that no legally binding covenant existed that obliged Ottawa to look after the troops.

Actions do speak louder than words.

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of the questions posed at the local candidates debate.

Stingers to the incumbent who could only read Harper’s scripted speaking points. So pathetic!

Lois Ehman Principal of NES Nicholson Elementary School has had a wonderful start to the school year!!!!

Our new school motto – Learn, Love, Lead – is the basis for everything we do at the school.

Learn - students are setting their own goals for learning and are tracking their progress so that they are responsible for their success.

Love – we treat everyone around us with respect and always think Win-Win. Lead – we are all leaders in the school and many activities, clubs, etc. are being set up by the students in order to show what being a leader is about.

The possibilities of success for our students are endless!

We are all looking forward to a very successful year at Nicholson. Thank you to all the wonderful staff, parents and community who support all our efforts.

Director continues to ask: What would you like, not like, to see?

As we continue efforts to garner the views and interests of residents of Area “A”, I want to warmly welcome you to join us for our next meeting in the Blaeberry on Tuesday, October 6th at the Hillside Lodge from 6 pm to 8 pm. The agenda for the Oct. 6 will be identical to the agendas from the previous sessions and (whilst I have no intention of turning anyone away), people who've attended previous sessions may wish to hold back and make space for the first time attendees to share their views. It is another opportunity to engage local residents in round table discussions to continue to explore the following questions: • What are the issues and concerns in your neighbourhood?

• What would like you to see?

• What do you not want to see?

• What issues would you like to see me focus my attention on as your Area “A” Director?

Please be assured that these workshops are for information gathering pur-

poses only, and that no decisions are being made at any of these public consultations session. The ideas, concerns and issues that are brought forward are being recorded and tracked. They will form part of my decision making process and strategy over the next several years. It is my job to listen to all sides and try to create a winning balance.

Community consultation should be guided by principles and not by politics. I serve a wide range of stakeholders with distinct views and diverse areas of interest. My decision-making should not be driven by a desire to avoid public backlash, but by a commitment to make the right decisions for the community as a whole. By holding these community consultation meetings, I am working to develop a meaningful process where people are heard and their voices make a difference.

I’d love to see you there and get your input on the discussions. However, if you’re unable to make it please feel free to email either me (at KCathcart@ csrd.bc.ca) or call me on my cell (250-344-8357).

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Your project idea may be eligible for an FWCP grant.

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The FWCP is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations, and Public Stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife impacted by BC Hydro dams.

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Wed, Sept. 30

Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre.

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

Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 3442000 for info.

Public Skate every Wednesday from 7-8pm at the Golden Arena.

Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm 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.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room.

New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421

9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

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

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

Golden Toastmasters Fridays, 7pm at College of the Rockies.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur.

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

Support Group for Moms whose Partners Work Away Thusday, Oct. 1, 5:30pm at the Early Years Centre. Contact Elina for more info. 250344-5317, mtnwomyn@ uniserve.com

Fri, Oct. 2 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. 250-344-5448.

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 250-9190757 for info.

Grab a Granny and Go every Friday from 10-11am at Durand Manor.

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.

Sat, Oct. 3

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

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

Golden Farmers’ Market Saturday market from 10am-3pm in the Spirit Square.

Ridley Bent at the Golden Civic Centre on Oct. 3 at 7:30pm. Tickets available at AGOG. GADSAR 50th Anniversary at the SAR Hall on Fisher Road on Oct. 3 from 1-4pm.

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

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

Mon, Oct. 5

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) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

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

Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex.

Bring your own racket.

Tues, Oct.6 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

Reach a Reader Wednesday, October 7.

Buy a Golden Star from your local Rockets and 100% of your donation goes to literacy programs in Golden.

Film Kicks presents Wild Tales on Thursday Oct. 8 at 7:30pm at the Golden Cinema.

6 Guitars at the Golden Civic Centre on Oct. 17 at 7:30pm. Tickets available at AGOG. Lion Club Annual Duck Race on Oct. 18 at 2pm.

Only 500 tickets, available at Elite Nutrition, TRU Hardware, the Nicholson Get the word out!

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Federal Election on Oct. 19.

Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards on Oct. 24 at the Civic Centre.

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GADSAR is inviting the community to help celebrate 50 years Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net It was 50 years ago now that a group of volunteers realized that they had the skills and the drive to make Golden a safer place for outdoor recreation. Golden and District Search and Rescue (GADSAR) was born.

“There was a recognition that there was going to be a need for a more organized search and rescue in the mountains,” said Shauna Speers, one of three managers for GADSAR. “The RCMP quickly realized, especially with the terrain that’s around here, that they didn’t have the capabilities for some of these calls.”

You only have to look around to see why the terrain makes this region particularly tricky when it comes to rescues. But Golden is fortunate enough to have a large group of dedicated and skilled volunteers to make sure everyone makes it out of the backcountry safely.

“All of our members are super active, they’re good at what they do,” said Speers.

“We have an amazing cross sections of interests and skills in this group…We have people who are not only good about taking all the courses they need, but people who are competent in these skills and do it professionally or recreationally outside of search and rescue.”

That is not always the case around the province. Speers has met other groups who struggle to get by with four members, only meeting once a month to train in someone’s basement.

Not only that, but GADSAR is lucky to

not have to deal with regular personality conflicts within the group.

“We’re a very high functioning group… you hear stories in other groups about the fighting that goes on. So we’re really lucky here.”

And it’s a good thing that the group functions so well together, both for the locals and the tourists who rely on GADSAR in their time of need. Golden is one of the busiest regions in the province for callouts, with GADSAR going on 50 to 60 calls a year.

“We’re one of the busier groups, we’re top five for sure,” said Speers.

Going out on calls, and getting people back to Golden safely is no doubt a very rewarding experience. But the less GADSAR is needed, the better. That is why they are major advocates of backcountry safety.

“We would never want to tell anybody not to go out into the back country, because that’s why we’re here. We love the mountains. But be prepared and do your research. There’s so much information available. Pay attention to the weather, and also make sure you communicate your travel plans to somebody so they know when to expect you back,” said Speers.

To celebrate GADSAR’s legacy, they are hosting an open house on Saturday Oct. 3 at the SAR hall. There will be a by-dona- At their open house on Oct. 3, GADSAR will be doing some demonstration barbecue, a bouncy castle for the kids, tions such as rope rescues and medical packaging like they often do in and some demonstrations such as rope training (pictured).

GADSAR Photo rescue and how to build a fire and a shelter.

Former members, family, friends, as well as the whole community is invited to come the day, and see what we do,” said Speers. round.”

“It takes a lot of time and effort to keep a The open house is at 210 Fisher Road out and see what GADSAR is all about. group as busy as we are operation all year near the airport, from 1-4 p.m.

“We’d like to invite everyone out to enjoy

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Business of the Year: Golden IGA, Element Therapeutics, Little Mittens Animal Rescue Employee of the Year: Element Therapeutics - Kristy Norque, Denys Bardarson, Jessica Pyper New Business Award: Element Therapeutics, Eat Pure Mountain Market, Kicking Horse Embroidery Culinary Award: The Island Restaurant, Nagomi Sushi, Heather Mountain Lodge Professional Services Award: Element Therapeutics, Minoldo Nail Design & Beauty Bar, Dr. JG DesCoteaux Mayor’s Award of Excellence:

Little Mittens Animal Rescue, Golden Farmers’ Market, Magie Scallion Professional Services

Trade Excellence Award: Horizon Unlimited, Selkirk Electric, Mt. 7 Autobody Business Beautifcation Award: Element Therapeutics, Kicking Horse Interiors, The Bear’s Den Employer of the Year:

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Home Based Business Award: Apple Island Naturals, Pretty Flour Custom Cakes, Aqua Vitalis Naturopathic

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The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards is less than a month away, and the nominations have been rolling in.

Online voting has already begun for the main awards (more info at www.goldenchamber.bc.ca) and will be revealed at the awards gala on Saturday Oct. 24.

Whitetooth Bistro will be catering the event, and the evening entertainment will include the awards ceremony and a comedy show from the improv group, Who’s Stage is it Anyway’s.

Stephanie Herrara, a Canadian Comedy Award Nominee, will utilize her one-woman comedy format “1 improviser, 2 chairs, no script” where she calls upon audience members to join her on stage. Herrara won’t be entirely alone, as she will have a special guest, Michael Roik, from Calgary’s Loose Moose Theatre Company, to help create scenes and characters out of thin air.

Tickets for the evening are available at the Chamber, and the Golden Star office.

You won’t find out who the winners are until Oct. 24, but the nominees for the Golden Nugget Awards are: Best Professional Photographer: Captured in Time Photography, Kat Hadford Photography, Lolo & Noa Photography Most Friendly Cashier or Sales Person: Butch Fanning ( IGA), Janet Ingram (Overwaitea), Mrs.G (IGA), Morgan Hatt (IGA), Robin (Overwaitea) Best Hairdresser: Pauline Tegart, Letitia Huston, Cari Wilson Best Indoor or Window Display: Plain Wayne & Jane, Minoldo Nail Design and Beauty Bar, Brent’s Board Shop Top Notch Best Kept Store Front: The Golden Dollar Store, Plain Wayne & Jane, Moonriver Gallery Best Coffee Served: Blue Bird Café, Bean Bag Coffee Roasters , Bacchus Books & Cafe Best Breakfast Served : The Island Restaurant, Big Bend Café, Whitetooth Bistro Best Burger Served: The Golden Taps, The Wolfs Den, The Island Restaurant Best Team Sponsor: Riverhouse Tavern, Tim Horton’s, The Wolfs Den Best Hanging Basket or Potted Plants: Whitetooth Bistro, Kicking Horse Movies, Town of Golden

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The online crowd funding page will open for donations on October 6 and close on October 11 2015.

Once the page goes live, details of the location of the page will be made available. Mark your calendar October 6 to remind you to make a donation.

Canada Helps will issue a charitable donation tax receipt for the full amount of the donation. The tax receipt will be emailed to you automatically. You can also print the tax receipt directly from the donation page. Your tax credit will vary depending on your level of donation. To calculate the tax credit visit the Canada Revenue agency website; www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/dnrs/svngs/clmng1b2eng.html.

The donations are subject to an administration fee to Canada Helps of only 1.8%. Like all online transactions, online charitable gift are subject to transaction process fees from the banks and credit card companies; typically between 3% and 4%. As a result, the EKFH (East Kootenay Foundation for Health) will receive approximately 95 cents from every $1 donated.

The money raised by the Friends of the Golden & District Hospital stays in Golden.

When these funds are received, EKFH will allocate the funds directly to the Golden Hospital Fund #2400 and be used to purchase equipment listed below. Funds raised in excess of the target, $36000, will be set aside for future equipment requirements of the Golden Hospital and Durand Manor. The staff at the hospital are already working on a second list.

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The original railway line through Field was a dangerous one

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

The original rail line between Hector and Field, BC had a 4.5 percent grade – meaning there was a change of 900 feet in elevation over just four miles.

It was almost too much for trains to maneuver.

The slope was so steep that four 154 ton locomotives were required to move just 710 tons of freight up the hill. It was not an economical means of transporting goods by any means.

Between 1907 and 1909 the first two tunnels were built.

More than a thousand men labored to removed more than 54,000 cubic metres of rock. Here are some of the newspaper clippings from “The Golden Times” in 1908 taking about the work.

January 4, 1908

– Three Killed in Explosion At Field – Field, BC, Jan. 3. (Special to the Times) Three muckers named Maretti, Paulo and J. Duffy were blown up and killed in an accidental explosion of dynamite in McDonnell & Gzowski’s grading contract, near hear last Monday.

The explosion was due to stray pieces of gelignite that got mixed up with the dirt on the grade.

Several gangs who were working in the vicinity had narrow escapes from the fly-

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The attached photo, taken in 1883 in the Kicking Horse Canyon, shows two men standing on the rail bed which was so new the track had not reached the location yet.

Photo Courtesy of the Golden Museum ing pieces of rock which were hurled in all directions.

Following is the verdict of the coroner’s jury: “That the deceased came to their deaths but the accidental discharge of gelignite which in our opinion was not discharged over night owning to the bottom portion of that charge having been displaced by the one of the previous discharges, all reasonable precautions.

January 11, 1908 – Labourers are now being engaged in Winnipeg by agents of the contractors in the west for the driving of the two long tunnels between Field and Hector which was designed to do away with the famous big hill on the CPR mainline.

The contract for the huge enterprise is in the hands of the MacDonnell & Gzow-

ski Co., and according to information received work will commence immediately.

At the present time workmen are engaged in the clearing of the approached to the faces of the four ends of the tunnels.

It is the intention to drive the two bores from all four ends of the tunnels all at once. As soon as the gangs clearing the debris from the four approaches of the tunnels have completed their work, which will be in a few days, miners and rock drillers will attack the four faces.

There seems to be no difficulty in securing laborers for the undertaking.

February 8, 1908 – The Field Tunnel – The work on the big spiral tunnel which the CPR is now making through those

towering mountains, Cathedral Peak and Mount Wapta, is proceeding so satisfactorily that it is probable the transcontinental expresses of the company will begin to run through the tunnels next fall.

This is the information given by Mr. James A. MacDonnell, of the contracting firm of MacDonnell, Gzowski & Co., who are building over a mile of tunnel work.

The object of the tunnel is to avoid the steep grade which, as all who have traveled through to the coast will surely remember, calls for three or even four engines to push and pull the train up the “Big Hill” between Field and Hector, at the summit of the Canadian Rockies.

When the tunnels are completed, the present mileage will

be increased from four to eight miles, but the grade will be reduced by exactly one hundred percent.

There is one tunnel on each side of the river, one being 3,200 feet in length, and the other 2,800 feet, and a curious point about them is that the exists will be almost immediately below the entrance.

The tunnels are 17 feet wide and 25 feet high, and progress is being made at the rate of from between 30 and 40 feet per day.

The contractors, besides employing 500 men, have installed two large compressor plants, and active operations are being carried on at both ends of the tunnels.

As a matter of fact, the ends are only about eight hundred feet apart.

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Junior Skills at GFC

Rockets goalie Chandler Billinghurst makes a save early in the 2nd period to hold onto the lead against Kimberley on Sunday afternoon. Kimberley later scored five in a row, giving them a 5-3 victory.

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Rockets still searching for their season’s first win Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Two games at home this past weekend didn’t get the Golden Rockets out of their early season slump. Losses to the Fernie Ghostriders on Friday night and the Kimberley Dynamiters (currently sitting on top of the Eddie Mountain Division, and tied for first in the league) on Sunday afternoon, have kept the Rockets winless so far this season.

In both games Golden drew first blood, but was unable to hold onto the lead throughout the game.

The Rockets will be on the road for the next two weeks, playing four games against Kamloops, 100 Mile House, Chase and Nelson, before returning home for a rematch against Fernie on Saturday Oct. 10.

The Golden Golf Club hosted their Junior Skills Challenge this past weekend. All 23 of the event’s participants will be getting 2016 memberships to the golf club. Golfers ages four to 18 competed in events including putting, chipping, iron play and driving challenges.

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New platform makes it easier for residents to enjoy facilities Town of Golden Submitted Starting this month, the Town of Golden Recreation Services team is offering a brand new platform to enhance the way you play this fall/winter season – the New Universal Recreation Pass.

Designed to compliment the drop-in programing offered at the Mount 7 Rec Plex, a $130-membership or $5 drop-in fee - is now good for any drop-in activity offered at the facility. That includes badminton, volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer and winter walking.

But it doesn’t end there. The Universal Recreation Pass also grants access to Aquafit classes, which begin in October at the Ramada hotel. In addition, the Uni-

versal Pass allows members to go to any Public Skate at the Arena.

It doesn’t stop there. The ToG Recreation Services Team wants to do more and to do more; we need the help of the community.

This fall, we are also introducing a New Volunteer platform! If you have ever thought it would be cool to host open gym time for kids, dodgeball for youth, Pickleball for the young at heart, Tai Chi, Pilates, California Kickball or any other recreational activity, now is the time to become a part of the volunteer team.

The volunteer program will work hand-in-hand with the new $5 drop-in fee and Universal Recreation Pass.

The more volunteers that come on board, the more programming we can offer to the community.

Recreation Services staff continues to work hard to come up with new and innovative ways to get the most out of the Town facilities.

We believe that community buildings like the Rec Plex are important because they provide the opportunity for residents to stay active. They also provide a variety of activities for those that want to add to or supplement their winter routine.

The Rec Plex is your community facility to use. The Recreation Services Department is looking for your ideas on how to grow existing drop-in programing and introduce new activities.

Be a part of the action, for yourself, your family and friends and help us decide how to make this a great season.

The GOlden rOckeTS new SeaSOn haS beGun!!!

Come out and support your local hockey team!

Great hockey and Great entertainment!

Next Home Game is Saturday, October 10th against the Fernie Ghostriders The Golden Star will introduce the players and have the 2015/16 schedule in next week’s edition!

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Health and Wellness Questions Q – Despite eating a good whole foods diet, I’m worried about nutrient deficiencies due to worsening soil quality. What are some symptoms that may indicate I have a nutrient deficiency?

A – It can be a challenge to maintain a - Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel healthy diet and get Ask Dr. Erika balanced nutrition even with good intentions. The soil that plants grow in can change its nutrient makeup, making even a healthy diet at risk.

Although there are many potential nutrient deficiencies, symptoms of magnesium deficiency seem to be the most common in my practice.

Magnesium is important for many functions of the body. It is necessary for energy production, muscle relaxation and stress management.

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lie horses”) there is a chance you have low magnesium levels. Other functional signs of magnesium deficiency include chocolate cravings, muscle twitches and difficulty relaxing to sleep.

Certain medications, such as the birth control pill, can also deplete magnesium levels in your body.

Different forms of supplemental magnesium are beneficial for different symptoms. Magnesium oxide, while an effective laxative, is not the most absorbable form and therefore not the best for addressing muscle and other systemic symptoms. Magnesium bisglycinate is one of the most absorbable forms and best for muscle and energy symptoms, however it is one of the most expensive. Magnesium citrate and malate are more midgrade in both price and absorption. They are quite effective, but some people may experience a laxative effect at high doses.

Epsom salts are actually a form of magnesium, magnesium sulfate, and is absorbed through your skin to relax your muscles when added to a bath. Just be sure to add a good amount. A sprinkle won’t be enough to help.

Do you have any health questions for Dr. Erika? Email them to the editor (editor@thegoldenstar.net) and watch for an answer in an upcoming column.

Disclaimer: The information contained in these topics is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Wildsight Golden showed the kids (and some adults) how to make a dried apple-cranberry necklace at the 2nd Annual Golden Apple Festival in Spirit Square on Saturday.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The Golden Star

Blast From Golden’s Past

Next year the Golden Star will turn 125 years old.

Once every month for the year leading up to our big celebration, we will be reprinting interesting stories that were published throughout the years.

Your Community Newspaper Since 1891

All Aboard for Calgary Stampede - April 4, Ski hill referendum 1933 Special Railway rates of a cent and a half per mile will prevail upon all railway lines leading from Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Alberta points to Calgary during the Stampede week according to an announcement made during the week end.

The first excursion from British Columbia will start on July 11 with fares valid until July 18. The second will start July 14 with fares valid until July 18. These rates, together with the reduction in general admission to the exhibition grounds from 50 cents to 25 cents, are expected to attract large crowds to the exhibition and stampede.

WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended) and notice of proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation (pursuant to section 196.1 of the Workers Compensation Act ).

The proposed regulatory amendments are about: • OHS Citations: proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation (LMAPR) • Consequential amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to Employer Incident Investigations

Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments and the OHS Citations Policy by oral presentation at the public hearings and/or in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604.232.7744 or toll-free in BC 1.866.614.7744 prior to the hearing.

Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on worksafebc.com/2015publichearings.

Public Hearing Details Date

Location

October 6, 2015

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC

October 8, 2015

Best Western Hotel Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC

October 8, 2015

Via video conference Community Futures East Kootenay 110A Slater Road NW, Cranbrook, BC

October 13, 2015

Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC

October 15, 2015 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Session Times:

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Written submissions can be made online or via email, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearing during the session times.

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Policy, Regulation and Research Division WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5

Notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, notice of proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation and notice of Public Hearing pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act.

passes - June 18, 1986 The Whitetooth Ski Hill got a vote of approval from rural voters over the weekend, as a referendum on taxation for the capital costs of the project was approved.

Of the approximately 20 to 24 per cent of the eligible voters who turned out to cast ballots, 61 per cent voted in favour of the tax increase.

Area A residents will now have a maximum of $1.03 per $1,000 assessment added to their taxes; however, the actual amount to be paid is not expected to be above $0.53 per thousand because of monies from other sources, such as donations and a grant of up to $400,000 from the provincial lotteries fund.

As the expected lower level, the tax for a $50,000 assessment will be $26.50 annually.

Whitetooth Ski Society president Mike McKnight said he was pleased at the result, but disappointed in the poor turnout to the polls. “Still, we have to be happy,” he said.

Seven of the 465 ballots cast were rejected, and one was spoiled. Of the 457 votes counted, 279 were in favour and 178 against the referendum.

With the positive vote, the society can now get its project fully underway.

The ski hill is expected to be operating by the end of this year.

Emerge From Depression January 14, 1933 University Professor Says Recovery Will Come In Due Time Expressing belief “the country will, in due time, climb out of this depression just as it has recovered from every previous depression,” Frederick S. Deibler, economics professor of Northwestern University, warned today “we must not take too seriously the pessimistic and lugubrious predictions of some of the members of the technocracy group of engineers.”

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We wish to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Larsen-Soles for the wonderful kindness you have shown our family.

Many thanks to Cheryl Chapman for being there for everyone. Our heartfelt hugs to the many family and friends who came by with food, flowers, well wishes, etc.

Your kindness will always be remembered.

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Saturday, October 3, 2015 @ 7:00pm Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 808 11th Street, Golden, B.C. Funeral service and burial will be held in Ireland at a later date.

Maria Flodstedt October 15, 1931 to September 27, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Maria Flodstedt on September 27, 2015. Born on a farm near Kamsack Saskatchewan on October 15, 1931 Maria moved to Golden in 1975 with her husband and 3 children.

Maria fell in love with Golden and the surrounding area. During her 40 years in Golden, she developed strong roots in the community she loved and established many long lasting friendships. Maria was an avid golfer, skier, bridge player and enjoyed yoga and pilates. She loved to garden and looked forward to it every spring. She celebrated her Ukrainian heritage with great pride and threw many dinner parties for her friends with lasting memories. No one cheered louder for the Saskatchewan Roughriders than Maria! She was known as the woman with endless energy, spunk, and a quick wit.

Maria was feisty and loved to travel and saw the world over the years. She would enthusiastically travel anywhere and with lots of appreciation of the local culture. She travelled great distances with Russell and later with her children and grandchildren. She had many cherished memories and photos that she love to share.

She is predeceased by her husband and love of 56 years Russell. As well as brothers Len and Pete and in-laws Fay, Spud, and Ted. She is survived by her 3 children Debra, Bruce (Jodi) and Fay (Joe) as well as 8 grandchildren: Raine, Curtis, Jason, Derek, her 33 greatSydney, Liam, Nicolas and and Paige.

Paige, And and her grandchildren Harrison, Calvin and Ruby Marie. She is survived by her sister Olga and nephew Thad and nieces Maureen, Susan, Kim, Melanie and Marlene.

She took great pride in her grandchildren and of course her great-grandchildren. They brought lots of joy to her life. She is proud of each and every one of them and loved being referred to as Baba. She also loved and adored her rescue cat Bushy and found her quite entertaining and great company.

She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She was the best mother and Baba our family could have asked for. ` If so desired, donations can be made in her memory to the following charities dear to her heart, Canadian Cancer Society and The Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Services will be held at St Andrew’s United Church on Saturday, October 3 at 1:00pm.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It is very important to find balance, Taurus. Many activities are coming up, and you have to figure out a way to juggle them all. This will take some creativity.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may find yourself waking up extra early just to accomplish everything you need to get done. Try not to burn the candle at both ends for too long.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, avoid overindulging this week. Even though it may seem like you can never get enough, over time something special may lose its spark. Practice moderation, instead.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you will enjoy downtime much more after you complete an important task and feel a sense of accomplishment. Rest may still be a few days away, so be patient.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, everything will work out the way it should if you keep a smile on your face this week and continue with the status quo. Soon you can shake things up.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, things may be a little confusing of late, but you will find a clear path to get things done. Ask a friend or colleague to lend a helping hand if things get too hectic.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may be compelled to get more involved in your community or a volunteer project this week. A desire to give something back propels your actions.

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You have a soft spot for underdogs this week, Virgo. Anyone who seems to be struggling will have your attention, and you will offer to lend a hand.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, the earlier half of the week may be hectic, but things will return to an even keel as the days press on.

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Golden Faith Column: Keys to success in life and hockey In hockey, when you’re playing defense, you can’t allow your opponent too much time or too much space. You have to pressure the player with the puck. And force them to make hurried decisions, poor choices.

When you’re on the offensive – when you’re pressing the attack – if you can create space for yourself or your teammate with the puck, as they say, “good things can happen.”

Understanding the importance of time and space can help a hockey player and a team achieve success.

What applies in one arena, can also fit another, the arena of life.

Who hasn’t felt pressures that forced our hand before we were ready to act? Who doesn’t feel we could have done so much better, if only we had more time?

Good hockey players know how to create time and space for themselves and their teammates. But that’s just a game some of us enjoy.

Life, on the other hand, is so much more difficult to get right. And so much more important. Time to do the right thing, not merely trying to do things right. Space for the people we care for, not living lives cluttered with trivialities.

We will make time and create space for the things which matter most to us.

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Two sisters – one named Mary, the other Martha – had an encounter with someone important. They both had equal opportunity to make space for him and spend time with him. “Master” he was called.

“Teacher.” And these sisters knew him also as their friend. Of course his name was Jesus.

Both had the same space, the same time. Martha got busy doing the meal preparation. Mary just stayed with their guest and listened to his stories.

-Pastor Tom FehrMartha got upset and asked Jesus to tell Mary to Rocky Mountain Alliance Church help her in the kitchen.

In Jesus’ response we learn a key truth for life.

“Martha, Martha!” he said. “ You are so busy and anxious about so many things, but there are only a few things that are important. Really, only one.

And Mary has chosen the only good thing that matters.”

To really live life well requires time and space for the one who matters most. According to Jesus, that person is him. How will we know if that is true unless we spend time and create space to get to know him?

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2 baths

2,520sqft

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1 bath

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2 baths

3,032 sqft

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