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They are still a few years away from being able to vote themselves, but Mike Archibald’s Grade 9 Social Science class was given a first-hand look at our electoral process on Monday as they toured the Golden Civic Centre on the day of the Canadian Federal Election.

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Wayne Stetski new MP for Kootenay-Columbia Barry Coulter, Arne Petryshen ,Trevor Crawley Black Press In the end, vote-splitting on the left was a moot point.

High drama kept voters in Kootenay-Columbia awake into the small hours, as Conservative David Wilks and New Democrat Wayne Stetski

traded the lead down to the last handful of votes, in what was one of the tightest contests in the country.

On a historic election night, Monday, October 19, 2015, the riding saw massive voter turnout — more than 73 per cent.

With all polls reporting, according to Elections Canada online updates, Kootenay-Col-

umbia could have a new Member of Parliament. According to preliminary results, Stetski finished on top by only 285 votes — 23,529 to Wilks' 23,244.

Liberal candidate Don Johnston got 12,315, Green Party candidate Bill Green 4,115. That means 63,232 out of 85,653 eligible voters cast ballots.

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• November 24, 2015 - March 11, 2016 But the pool also saw a major increase in lessons, 51 per cent, which is typically not weather-dependant.

"Now that we've been collecting this data for a few years we're really starting to see the trends," said Petrovics.

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WildSafeBC seeing success in youth education Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The snow has yet to arrive, and the bears are still scrambling to get enough nourishment before that happens. WildSafeBC coordinator Sarah Osadetz is still working hard with locals to keep wildlife conflicts as low as possible during this time.

“We’re still doing a lot in terms of education, and have had some really great success with the schools and our Junior Ranger program,” said Osadetz.

The program gives the students all the knowledge and skills they need to minimize human and wildlife conflict, and they then become rangers and work as ambassadors to spread that knowledge to their families, neighbours and community as a whole.

Given that there has been so much success with youth in Golden, Osadetz is hoping to expand on that and set up a new trail camera program. She is waiting to hear back regarding costs, timelines, and interest from schools. But the the hope is to have a

camera set up this fall so that students can see footage of wildlife, bears in particular, which will help them learn identification.

“Last year I was getting calls about bear sightings into December, so you never know how long they’ll be out,” said Osadetz. “It really depends on the bear, and if he has gotten enough nourishment for the winter.”

Garbage still remains at the top of the list of bear attractants, so WildSafeBC is conducting an online survey to gather some data regarding locals’ habits and knowledge of local regulations.

You can find the survey at surveymonkey. com/r/wildsafegolden.

With the season almost over, Osadetz is already looking toward next year and is hoping to keep the successful Golden Apple Festival going.

The late-September event in Spirit Square had a great turnout that surpassed even Osadetz’s expectations.

“It was a really great outcome, we had people showing up at 11 a.m. (one hour before the festival

Columbia Basin Trust has updated its Columbia Basin Management Plan for 2016 to 2020, which outlines how it will support Basin residents and communities over the next five years.

“All of our activities are driven by responding to the priorities and needs of Basin residents,” said Greg Deck, Columbia Basin Trust Chair, Board of Directors. “Through extensive discussions, we have heard how we can best support the region and the issues we should focus on, and are now moving ahead with these ideas.”

The Trust will continue to use three methods of supporting communities. 1) It will invest in opportunities that generate financial returns to support its activities. 2) It will offer responsive granting programs that empower residents and communities to take action on issues that are important to them. 3) It will undertake proactive, longer-term initiatives that address specific Basin-wide priorities.

It will also implement a new method, in which it will invest in opportunities where financial return is secondary to other positive community impacts.

“Residents told us that we often make the best use of our resources when we support initiatives that are common across a larger region, such

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Bears, like the one pictured above walking across the highway, are still out and about in Golden trying to get enough food stored in them for the winter.

Star Photo began) with dozens of pounds of apples,” she said. “I’d say we had about 300 people visiting throughout the day, and the volunteers who turned out were really amazing too.”

After a successful fall of fruit gleaning, where different groups came together to pick fruit trees

and share and donate the food, Osadetz was excited about the positive outcome.

“The sharing of knowledge was so exciting and positive.

People from all walks of life came together, and new people who had never volunteered before were coming out,” she said.

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as our affordable housing or broadband initiatives,” said Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust President and Chief Executive Officer. “Economic development, for instance, was a top priority for most of the region, so we’ll be allocating significant resources to finding ways to make an impact in this area.”

The Trust has identified 13 strategic priorities, which it will focus its efforts on over the next five years. These are: affordable housing; agriculture; arts, culture and heritage; broadband; community priorities; early childhood and childhood development; economic development; environment; First Nations relationships; land acquisition; non-profit support; recreation and physical activity; and renewable and alternative energy.

Through the Our Trust, Our Future engagement process, about 3,000 residents connected with the Trust to offer ideas on how it can support them and their communities. This input helped the Trust renew its priorities and how it delivers programs and services to the Basin.

These priorities and the four main methods have been formalized in the Columbia Basin Management Plan Strategic Priorities 2016– 2020, a document that guides how the Trust works to support communities.

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Planning of next year’s festival will begin next month.

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BC’s IRP Program Survives Another Court Challenge Counsel for Lee Michael Wilson argued that the Approved Screening Device (ASD) result alone could not provide the officer with the reasonable grounds and that the officer was also required to point to other confirmatory evidence. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled today that this is not the case and dismissed the appeal of his Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP).

The ruling supports the BC Motor Vehicle Act legislation that allows police to quickly and effectively remove impaired drivers from our highways.

If I understand correctly, the major complaint about the IRP is that the program does not allow the penalized driver immediate access to the courts to dispute a sanction. The first avenue of appeal is to an adjudicator in RoadSafetyBC, which is part of the government, instead. In reality, the adjudication process is an added layer that attempts to reduce the burden on the court system. Disputants unhappy with the adjudication may choose to have the courts review it for fairness, in this case right up to the Supreme Court of Canada.

There is no doubt in my mind that impaired driving is a very real threat to all road users.

I feel this way after only being involved investgating offenders and the collisions that they caused. I continue to suffer the financial loss of insurance and taxes, but not the physical pain of injury. Nor am I subject to the continuing pain of those who lose or are required to support injured family and friends for life. I am pleased that the IRP has survived another challenge and look forward to it continuing to try and reduce the risk that others choose to subject us to by making a selfish choice.

It seems trite to repeat that if you drink or do drugs (prescription or illegal) that affect your ability to drive, don’t drive! However, knowing how common it still is for police to to find an impaired driver, the message still needs to be hammered home. The IRP remains, for now, one of the “hammers” available to do the job.

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Stetski and Wilks traded the lead throughout the night Continued from page 1 In David Wilks' campaign office in Cranbrook the mood was sombre after a remarkably tense evening.

"I was cautiously optimistic going into this and knew that it was probably going to come down to the last couple polls and it did," Wilks said. "Congratulations to Mr. Stetski and I look forward to him working well with the constituency of the new riding of Kootenay Columbia.

"It's been an honour for me to be in Ottawa for the last four and a half years."

Wilks said he thought that the NDP ran a good campaign and that was what made it such a close race. He noted that Leadnow — an independent advocacy organization — targeted this riding very heavily.

"That probably played a significant role," he noted.

Wilks said he had no regrets through the campaign.

"I worked a very hard campaign, I think all four of us worked a really hard campaign," he said.

"It is what it is, and you move on."

Wilks said some of

the comments Stetski made during the campaign were incorrect, but didn't have an impact.

"I needed to make sure the people knew what the proper story was and I did that, and I don't think that that was something that hurt me at all," he said.

Wilks added the voting turnout was pretty impressive.

Stetski apparently benefitted from the anti-Stephen Harper sentiment that led to a shocking Liberal majority government in Canada and a new Prime Minister.

It was absolutely neck and neck as the polls reported and the vote counts came in, with both candidates trading the lead.

High drama indeed, on a historic night that saw the advent of Justin Trudeau, Canada's 29th Prime Minister — and first dynastic Prime Minister — while Stephen Harper announced his resignation the same night.

It is apparent the anti-Harper sentiment was alive and well in Kootenay-Columbia, and for the first time in almost 20 years, a Conservative victory in this riding was not a foregone conclusion.

Down at the Manual Train-

ing Centre in Cranbrook, where the NDP were hosting a party, the winning candidate was relatively subdued.

“We are, I guess I'll use the word successful by two handfuls of votes,” Stetski said. “It's too close to call so nobody should be declaring victory at this point. There may well be a judicial recount.”

A judicial recount looks unlikely. A judicial recount is a new tabulation of the votes cast for an electoral district, presided over by a judge of a superior court of the province or territory.

A judicial recount must take place if the leading candidates in an electoral district receive the same number of votes after the validation of the results, or if they are separated by less than one one-thousandth of the total votes cast.

In this case, the difference would have to be 63 votes.

“What an interesting evening it's been,” Stetski said. “I brought two speeches tonight, and I'm not going to give either one of them.

“It really is too close to call and neither Mr. Wilks or I should be giving a victory speech

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at this point.”

Stetski thanked all the volunteers around Kootenay-Columbia.

“For Audrey and I to drive into a community and have people waiting for us, has just been such a wonderful experience.

“For me, I was the regional manager of the Ministry of Environment for the Kootenays, with offices in Cranbrook, Nelson, Revelstoke and Invermere, and so for me, running in this election has been like going home. It's absolutely been a wonderful adventure.”

Stetski thanked the other candidates as well. “Mr. Johnston, ran for the Liberals, I think the figures were up to 19 or 20 per cent.

He ran a very good campaign, a good candidate.

“Bill Green, excellent human being, great candidate and Mr. Wilks actually did very well as well.

We had 12 debates in 12 communities. He didn't come to all of them, but he came to most of them.

“Collectively, after many debates, I had people come up to me and say what a great group of candidates we had running in Kootenay-Columbia.

Stetski said politics

Wayne Stetski talks with one of his supporters at his campaign office in Cranbrook while awaiting the results of a very close race in the Kootenay Columbia.

Black Press Photo is gone as of Monday night. “My job is to represent each constituent of Kootenay Columbia equally and that is what I will do, I will be your strong voice in Ottawa, I will provide you with

excellent public service and I will work really hard with both the NDP caucus and Justin Trudeau and the Liberals to build a better Canada.

“Assuming we are in Ottawa after this,

we are all in Ottawa together.

“If everything holds, then I am looking forward to seeing Justin in Ottawa after Oct. 19 and absolutely congratulating him on a great campaign.”

Job well done

Friday, October 23rd - The Town of Golden will once again pick up and dispose of bulky metal items for homeowners who are Senior Citizens (65 yrs of age and older) within our community.

Items containing freon (fridges, freezers, air conditioners, etc) cannot be picked up due to a $15.00 landfill disposal fee.

Please place metal items at your normal curb-side collection area.

Call Town Hall at 250-344-2271 - Extension 0, or e-mail enquiries@ golden.ca before 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 21st to register your name, phone #, address, and items for pick-up.

Notice of Disposition of Public Land As per Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Golden Council gives notice that it will be disposing of approximately 27,645 ft2 of public land at the Golden Airport (legally describes as Lot 1 Sec 11 Tp 27 Rge 22 NEP7287) in the form of a 5 year lease to NAV CANADA for office space use and to house weather monitoring equipment.

This lease represents a short term renewal of a prior lease agreement. Consideration received for this disposition shall be approximately $1,100.00 per annum, re-negotiated after each 5 year increment within the term.

Jean-Gaston DesCoteaux (centre, right), the chief of staff at the Golden Hospital shakes hands with Keith Hern alongside a group of hospital staff members.

Earlier this month, Hern spearheaded “Friends of the Golden and District Hospital”, which raised over $50,000 for the facility.

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Sculpture donated ICBC settles on 5.5 per cent hike Jeff Nagel Black Press

The auction for Golden’s Cory Schacher’s sculpture has closed with a final purchase price of $2,000. Half of that sum went to Schacher while the other half went to the Chamber. The winner of the auction donated the sculpture to the Chamber, who passed it along to the Town. The Town has yet to determine where it will be placed.

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The Insurance Corp. of B.C. (ICBC) has decided to raise basic auto insurance premiums by 5.5 per cent, driving up the annual cost by more than $44 for the average driver.

And a further jump in optional premiums for coverage like thirdparty liability will add nearly $16, for an annual increase of about $60 on average.

The basic premium increase is less than the 6.7 per cent jump ICBC had warned in August might be required as a result of rapidly rising injury claims and the resulting payouts.

The hit is lower in part because the province has approved an unusual $450-million

transfer of capital from ICBC’s optional insurance business to the basic insurance side.

There’s been growing financial pressure on the basic side, while ICBC has had more wiggle room in recent years to actually decrease rates on its optional side, where it does not hold a monopoly and competes with private insurers.

But officials say optional costs are now also on the rise because optional third-party liability insurance covers injury payouts over $200,000.

Adrian Dix, the NDP’s critic on ICBC, noted the average driver will be paying nearly 30 per cent more in basic premiums than they did when Christy Clark became premier

Supreme Court upholds drunk driving laws

The Supreme Court has upheld B.C.’s stiff system of roadside drinking and driving penalties.

File Photo Jeff Nagel effectively create an in impaired charges.

Police still pursue Black Press offence that requires a right to a fair trial, not criminal charges in Canada’s top court an instant decision by cases of injury or death has upheld B.C.’s police after a failed due to drunk driving.

Defence lawyers have tough system of road- blood-alcohol reading side penalties for on a portable device. criticized the immediimpaired drivers, The court found the ate roadside prohibiincluding vehicle province’s “pressing tions as a de facto impoundments, stiff and substantial” goal decriminalization of fines and immediate of enacting the scheme most cases of impaired 90-day licence suspen- “was not to oust the driving. sions.

Although drivers criminal law, but rathThe Supreme Court er to prevent death who are caught and of Canada handed and serious injury on punished at roadside down twin judgments public roads by remov- face stiff sanctions, Friday that back key ing drunk drivers and they do not usually risk elements of the prov- deterring impaired an impaired driving incial government’s driving.” conviction and criminpolicy after it was chalRoadside penal- al record. lenged by motorists. ties have largely supAlso before the Justices said there planted criminal inves- courts was the constituwas “no doubt” auto- tigations and prosecu- tionality of the compulmatic roadside pro- tions for impaired driv- sory demand to prohibitions are within the ing in B.C. The amount vide a breath sample province’s jurisdiction of time and money or face roadside penand a valid regulatory expended on drunk alties. measure. driving cases in the A majority of They rejected the courts and by police is Supreme Court jusargument of oppon- down because of the tices said the originents that the penalties nearly 70 per cent drop al 2010 provision

did violate the Charter of Rights protection against unlawful search and seizure.

The province amended its law in 2012 to allow drivers who fail a roadside breath test to take a second test – the lowest of the two readings is used – and created a process for them to appeal driving prohibitions.

“Our belief is that the amendments our government made in June 2012 already address the constitutional issues noted in the court’s decision,” B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said.

It’s not yet clear if drivers penalized in the first two years of the program could be compensated.

Anton welcomed the ruling, adding immediate roadside prohibitions have been “very effective” and have saved an estimated 260 lives over the past five years.

“People are learning from them, they’re not drinking and driving as much,” Anton said.

“As soon as you blow that warn or that fail you will be penalized.

And that is what deters people from drinking and driving. That’s what keeps our roads safe.”

Defence lawyers intend to continue to

challenge elements of the B.C. law that were not addressed by the top court.

About 18,000 roadside prohibitions are issued each year and about two per cent are successfully challenged through the review process.

in 2011.

“Overall what we’re talking about is a major, major increase in rates for the average motorist,” said Dix, who lays part of the blame on management decisions at ICBC and trouble with the rollout of its new computer system.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone said more than 80 per cent of motorists use ICBC for both basic and optional coverage and they are paying only

13 per cent more than in 2011 after recent optional rate cuts are taken into account.

Forgoing the annual dividend to government would have only trimmed the basic rate hike to 5.2 per cent, Stone said.

That 0.3 per cent reduction would have been “negligible” in terms of impact on customers, he said, but would “blow a pretty significant hole” in the province’s budget.

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Healthcare Auxiliary To the editor,

No matter what happens (happened, since this paper will come out after the 2015 Federal Election is called), this is a historic election for Canada.

The stats are actually quite fascinating. The National Post’s Tristin Hopper put all of them together to show just how unique this federal - I SURMISE election really is.

By Jessica Schwitek To start it off, five records have already been broken: not only is it the longest, and most expensive campaign in Canadian history, this election also boasts the most debates, the most candidates kicked out before election day (more than 12), and the most advance votes ever cast with a 71 per cent increase over 2011.

Our own Kootenay-Columbia riding saw 14,899 voters take advantage of early voting, compared to just 7,237 in 2011. That’s more than a 100 per cent increase.

If Justin Trudeau and the Liberals get in, it will be the first time in Canada a government has been replaced by a party other than the official opposition, it will be the first time the child of a former Prime Minister will take the position, and Mr. Trudeau, at age 43, would also be the second youngest person to officially lead Canada (the first being Joe Clark who took office at age 39).

If Stephen Harper and the Conservatives stay in power, it will be the most consecutive wins for a party in Canada since the Liberals and Wilfrid Laurier, who won a fourth consecutive election in 1911.

If Harper wins a minority government, it may also be the first time since 1925 that Canada sees a coalition government, seeing as Trudeau and the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair seem hellbent on ousting Harper by any means necessary.

And if there’s an NDP victory (which seems unlikely given the latest polls, but you never know), not only would it be the first time the party has been in power, it would also be the first “social democratic” party in power north of Mexico.

Perhaps not the most relevant records to note, but if Mulcair wins he will be the first bearded Prime Minister Canada has seen in 119 years, and also the only Prime Minister to hold citizenship in a second country (in this case France).

All these factual and statistical factors may make the election interesting, but it’s still the issues that make it important.

This will be a historically relevant election due to the wide range of direction the country could take following this vote. Canada seems to be divided this time around, and some big changes may be coming down the pipe no matter which way it goes.

A big thank you and recognition to Keith Hern and the Friends of the Golden and District Hospital for the generous donation to the Golden and District Hospital.

That being said, let’s not forget the Golden and District Healthcare Auxiliary, founded in 1927, that has donated thousands of dollars over the years to the Golden Hospital and patient care. Though our number of volunteers has decreased to twenty, we are still a very dedicated, hard working volunteer group.

Through catering weddings, funeral teas and special occasions, supplying items for sale in the comfort cart,

doing garage sales, and supporting the yearly flu vaccination clinic we manage to raise approximately $10,000 every year.

Twice a year we ask a hospital administrator to come to our monthly meeting with a wish list. We then pick things from the list trying to get needed equipment for the hospital, Durand Manor, and ambulance service. We also give a yearly bursary of $500 to a deserving student who is furthering his or her education in the health field. We are all volunteers and all the profit we make is donated to the hospital. We wish to thank the community members of Golden and our Alberta neighbours who have supported us in the past.

The Golden and District Healthcare Auxiliary

Golden Chief’s message for Fire Safety Dave Balding Golden Fire Chief Fire Prevention Week was established in 1927 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

That fire killed over 200 people and left 100,000 homeless. Sadly, fire continues to kill and injure people today; approximately 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or where the alarms are not working. This year’s theme ‘hear the beep where

you sleep’ speaks to the importance of installing smoke alarms in every sleeping room. In fact working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

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Are you pleased with the results of the federal election?

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Dan Dupuis “No. I wanted to see the Conservatives back in there.”

Sarah Delisle “Not particularly.

But no matter who got in, there would be some people that are unhappy.”

Brandi Coultis “I have no idea.

We’ll see.”

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

Congratulatory STARS to all first time voters for making their voices heard!! May you keep up exercising your basic right and respon-

Disappointed and appalling STINGERS to the election’s officials in our local station for treating a first time voter very unkindly for asking a simple question on how to vote correctly!! Shame on you for making a young adult feel like it is too much to ask a question-that is part of your job!! How are they supposed to know the

correct procedure when they have never voted before?

Stars to the very kind gentleman who chopped and stacked all my firewood for me when I was out of town.

Stars to all the young people at Golden Secondary School who got involved in this year’s election even though they couldn’t vote yet.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

NES held Terry Fox Run at Emerald

War on Information Dear Editor, Informed citizens are essential to democracy. Are we Canadians “informed?” Who is informing us? Certainly not the secretive Harper government. Mainstream media? Canada’s mainstream media has become a near monopoly. Bell, Rogers, Postmedia, and so few others, own just about everything Canadians watch and read. Media guru Conrad Black tells where that leads: “Diversity of opinion and aggressive news gathering tend to disappear with the disappearance of competition, and public opinion could thereby become more of a hostage to private interests then a master of public policy.”

It’s no secret that Harper is out to kill the CBC. That would give Harper even more control over the flow of information. With the CBC gone, some special interest group with an unlimited advertising budget (like a political party?) could literally buy public opinion. You simply blast them with attack ads, distractions, and mis-information. Stop Harper’s war on information. Vote for true democracy!

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sibility as a citizen of our country!

Lois Ehman Principal of NES The end of October is already approaching and the students are busy applying for all kinds of leadership positions throughout the school. When we share our talents with one another we all Win-Win!!!

On September 30 Nicholson held their annual Terry Fox Run in the beautiful location of Emerald Lake. The older students helped the younger students with the 5km walk around the lake. It was a great way to sharpen the saw and help support a great cause. Thank you to the many parents who joined us for the day. Also, in the spirit of remembering, we held our first annual “orange shirt day” in honour of the many children who were sent to residential schools. The students learned about residential schools and the message was loud and clear that “Every Child Matters” and we must always remember that.

We held our first “Sharing Assembly” on Friday, October 9. The Grade 5/6/7 class shared their knowledge of the upcoming elections, the Grade 1/2/3 class shared a French song and taught us about the 7 Habits, and the PAC held a fashion show to introduce the spirit wear that is being sold at the school. The students did a great job in front of great number of parents. Thank you for attending.

The Nicholson Nighthawks are definitely on their way to a wonderful year of learning as they “Begin with the end in Mind.”

MLA Report: It is time for us to choose democratic reform I believe that all citizens should have a share of political power; not just a highly privileged few.

The only way that this will be our reality is to have a democratic system that actually works.

While Canadians are fortunate compared to most in the world, my 10 years as your elected representative convinces me that there needs to be meaningful improvements to our democratic system in BC and in Canada.

I strongly believe in Proportional Representation and the system I believe best meets our needs here in BC is Mixed Member Proportional Representation. It works in other Par-

liaments similar to ours such as New Zealand and Scotland, and Proportional Representation is used across Europe.

This democratic reform is just the beginning of what we need to do. My colleagues, led by MLA Gary Holman, have introduced a package of Private Member’s Bills that are needed to make the BC Legislature work better.

The Bills have all been rejected by the BC Liberals to date but I am convinced they are the direction needed for people of all political views. These Bills would ban corporate and union donations, would open up government

by making freedom of information and privacy legislation actually work. There are Bills that would require that the legislature sit with a fixed schedule, that would make petitions work more effectively, and would make it easier for young voters to register.

For much of human history, and in many parts of the world, ordinary people have lived their lives oppressed and lacking the power to participate in political decision-making.

We have the power to make our own decisions. Now is the time for us to choose democratic reform in Canada and in British Columbia.

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Memorial Service Wayne (Woody) Woodman October 18, 2015

The Woodman family is saddened to announce the passing of Wayne (Woody) Woodman on October 18, 2015. A service will be held at the Senior Centre on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2pm.

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Bargain Basement Thrift Store St.Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

Free Food Skills program every Saturday at 10am until Nov. 14. Call 250344-1032 to register.

Wed, Oct. 21

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. 250344-3001 for more info.

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

Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 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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Celtic Revival - The Sky Family performs at the Golden Baptist Church at 7pm on Oct. 21.

Golden & District Historical Society AGM Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ 6:30pm at the Museum (1302 11th Ave S)

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

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Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

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

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

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur.

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

Fri, Oct. 23 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.

Meat Draw at the Golden Legion every Friday at 5:30pm.

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Sat, Oct. 24

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Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children.

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Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards on Oct. 24 at the Civic Centre. Tickets are $55.

Town Halloween Party on Oct. 24 at the Rec Plex from 3-5pm.

Halloween Costume Skate at Golden Arena at 5pm on Oct. 24.

Sun, Oct. 25 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

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

Lions Club Duck Race has been postponed until Oct. 25 at 2pm.

Golden Light Horse Club AGM on Oct. 25 at 3pm at the Eco Ranch. Event is potluck.

Mon, Oct. 26

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 dropin 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.

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Tues, Oct. 27 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.

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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. 3448392 to register.

Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club AGM at the gym on Oct. 27 at 7pm

Upcoming Events

CBT Open House at CBT office on Oct. 28 from 11am-2pm. Learn about new strategic priorities.

Golden Nordic Ski Club AGM, Thurs. Oct. 29 at 7pm in the GSS Library Parson Kids Club Halloween Party on Oct. 31 in Parson.

GMHA Officials Clinic learn how to officiate at Golden Minor Hockey games on Nov. 1 from 9am-1pm. Register at www.goldenhockey.com.

Free Job Skills Workshop on Nov. 4 and 5. Includes lunch. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

Christine Tassan at the Golden Civic Centre on Nov. 6 at 7:30pm.

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One man show 6 Guitars packed the house at the Civic Centre Chase Padgett performed the one man show 6 Guitars, which received a standing ovation from the crowd at the Golden Civic Centre this past weekend. Padgett took on six different characters, each with a different musical style and voice, bringing to the performance a little something for everyone.

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Coming from a strong religious family, Agu is deeply affected by his own transformation and often talks to God, asking for forgiveness and wondering whether he is still watching over him.

Beasts of No Nation is a conflict film without a “home team.”

The lines between good and evil are not simply blurred, but thrown out the window entirely as both sides of the rebellion commit heinous acts of violence.

Beasts of No Nation is heartbreaking and incredibly depressing at times. It’s also beautifully shot, tells an important, albeit fictional, story of the life of a child soldier and contains one of the best acting performances by a child that you’ll ever see. Abraham Attah is absolutely fantastic in the leading role and really makes the film shine.

The movie does lose a bit of its momentum as the story plays out and almost seems like it lacks focus towards the end of its two hour runtime. It’s the only major drawback here.

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Child actor Abraham Attah is brilliant in the lead role of the heartbreaking civil war drama Beasts of No Nation.

Red Crown Productions Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Netflix dipped their toes in the water of original programming a few years ago with hit dramas like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, but it’s their latest offering that has allowed them to cannon ball into the pool.

Beasts of No Nation is the first major feature film to be released simultaneously on Netflix and in theatres and the early returns are positive.

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He soon stumbles upon a different rebel faction that takes him prisoner.

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White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease caused by an introduced fungus that was first detected in a cave in New York in 2006. Since it was discovered, it has spread to 26 states and 5 provinces in North America, decimating bat populations along the way.

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As Halloween approaches, images of scary, blood-sucking bats become common place. Since the goal of the Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is to promote bat conservation, this is the perfect time of year to counter these bat myths and do something to help bats.

The group has hosted multiple bat house workshops, alongside Wildsight, in Golden. “The conservation of bats in BC has always been important since over half the species

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Continued from page 10 An estimated six million bats have died from this disease so far and the number continues to climb.

“Luckily White Nose Syndrome is not yet in BC” continues Craig, “But we are preparing for its arrival by raising awareness about bats, working with landowners who have bats in buildings, enhancing bat habitat, and monitoring populations.”

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“I’m an improvisor. Some people don’t see a big difference but for me it’s a big difference,” Roik said. “Whereas a comedian has a standup set…what I’ve learned to do is improvise and tell stories that are completely made up and fabricated, sometimes based on audience suggestions and sometimes based on things that inspire us.”

Roik, who worked full-time as a business consultant when he joined the Loose Moose Theatre Company in Calgary 10 years ago, figured that improv would help him improve his presentation skills.

Within a few months he was performing onstage with some of Canada’s finest improv artists. One of his early triumphs came in a scene where he was paired up with veteran artist Rebecca Northan.

“It was wonderful. We did a scene where we were in a co-ed steam room and it just went really well,” Roik recalled.

It hasn’t been all smooth sailing. Like any performer, Roik says his performances have had their share of “peaks and valleys.” One of his low points came during a solo performance where he sang a song about one of the audience member’s pets.

“It was awful. It turns out her dog had died and it wasn’t funny. Nobody liked it,” he laughed.

“Usually those mistakes and errors, like props falling apart or somebody misunderstanding something…those types of moments can be wonderful because you don’t get those in regular theatre.”

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“Improvisors are kind of a unique breed in that we’re able to look at who we’re working with and be very aware. One of the rudimentary philosophies of improvising is to make your partner look good.

As long as you’re both on that same plane, then you can look at each other, listen to each other…it’s really easy to make stories and scenes go well as long as you’re making each other look good,” Roik said.

What the audience will see on stage, in true improv tradition, will be completely organic, with little to no forethought from either performer before the show.

“We’ll probably come up with a set of techniques or stories or games that we want to roughly do…but we’ll even change that up. As far as story lines and all that, it’s completely improvised,” Roik said.

Tickets for the Community Excellence Awards are still available and can be purchased at the Chamber’s office.

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Find out what was going on in Golden seventy-five years ago

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Wee Bits from the Golden Star 75 years ago.

April 12, 1940 – Local and General One of the most interesting and amusing social affairs was held in Grace Hall on Friday evening last when a “Cootie Party” was put on under the ladies aid of St. Andrew’s church.

From the oldest to the youngest everyone had a good time. Between forty and fifty were in

attendance and everybody had his or her share in the fun and laughter. The tables were occupied for nearly two hours in the Cootie Contest, everyone changing after each win in the game.

The first prize finally went to Eva Nicholson for the ladies and to Jim Sime with the highest count for the gents.

The refreshments served afterwards at the tables were much enjoyed and were a fitting conclusion to a very enjoyable and amusing occasion.

February 23, 1940 – Local and General The annual ice harvest commenced on Monday last. The ice this year is not nearly as thick as in former years, but some fourteen inches of clear ice is being packed in

the various ice-houses in town for use during the coming summer.

January 3, 1940 – Prepare for the Tourists For the past few years strong efforts have been made by the Boards of Trade of the various centres to have the Big Bend Highway completed and opened for traffic.

This year will see the official opening – but are we ready for it?

According to reliable estimates there will be thousands of cars pass through Golden over this highway during the coming summer. What benefit will this traffic be to our town? How can we accommodate those who might desire to stay here? – What entertainment have we to offer? Furthermore, what attractions

have we developed to induce these travellers to spend a few days in our midst.

True, the Golden Rod and Gun Club has yearly been sticking the lakes in the district with fish, while we have a bountiful supply of game for the hunter, but the summer tourist does not come during the hunting season, and a great many do not enjoy fishing.

Some years ago a start was made to lay out a golf course, and a couple of greens were made. Interest lagged and the effort of the faithful few was all for naught. This ground can still be made into a respectable course with a little effort and small expense.

In the matter of accommodation, we have need for a great

many additional cabins and grounds for tourist campers, while it is doubtful if there is sufficient restaurant accommodation during the travel season (if the estimate of motorists is anything like accurate).

A tourist on a holiday trip must have several requirements. Reasonably good roads, attractive scenery and routing, and satisfaction in the way of entertainment and accommodation, We have the scenery – the best on the continent – the rest is up to us. If the original travelers over the Big Bend Highway are satisfied, then there will be no need to worry about future travel; but should they be dissatisfied for any reason, the most scenic driveway on this

hemisphere will suffer and gradually die entirely.

Surely the expenditure of several millions of dollars on the Big Bend Highway, and the money spent on the Kicking Horse Trail and other approach roads, should warrant an effort by all concerned to make and keep the travelling public satisfied and content to use this scenic route.

The coming season

should be a banner one for tourist travel in Canada. The conflict in Europe will discourage traffic to that country, and the reopening of the San Francisco Exposition this year will be an added incentive to travel over western Canadian roads.

Let us, therefore, get united action as soon as weather conditions allow to be prepared for the greatest tourist season this district has ever experienced.

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Don’t quit your health insurance Susan Yellin BrighterLife.ca If you’re planning to leave your job, you might want to think about continuing your supplementary health and dental insurance.

You may be retiring, changing jobs or striking out on your own. Whatever the reason for leaving your employer, under most group plans, you’re insured only as long as you remain part of the group being covered. So generally speaking, if your job ends, your coverage ends, too.

However, if you’re leaving because you’ve been laid off, your benefits may continue for a few weeks. In some cases, you can get individual coverage to replace your group insurance if you apply within a specified time, usually 90 days.

Even if it’s your decision to go, you may be able to make sure you’re still covered: Check with your benefits provider to find out whether you can switch over from your group plan to individual coverage. You may be able to include your spouse and dependent children in your new plan, as long as they had been covered under the group plan with the company you’re leaving, and there may be no medical requirements (such as a questionnaire or an exam) as long as you sign up as soon as your group coverage lapses; terms and conditions vary among insurance providers.

Provincial plans don’t cover all health-care costs.

As Canadians, we benefit from insurance coverage through our provincial governments. But it’s important to remember that government insurance doesn’t cover many medical expenses included in a group or individual supplementary health and dental plan.

Health-care costs vary from province to province, but generally speaking, most provinces do not cover: • routine eye exams for those aged 19-64 • glasses or contact lenses • prescription drugs outside a hospital setting • acupuncture, physiotherapists, naturopaths and nutritionists • regular dental services, orthodontia and dentures • anything other than a standard ward room in a hospital Expenses such as dentistry, prescription drugs, para-health services (such as physiotherapy), ambulance, medical equipment and in-home nursing can add up very quickly. That’s where supplementary health insurance can come in.

Don’t forget disability, critical illness and long-term care insurance.

Think carefully as well about continuing some of the other kinds of coverage you may currently have, especially disability, critical illness and long-term care insurance. This is particularly important if you decide you want to work for yourself and don’t have access to a supplementary group plan. Disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you become disabled and unable to work. Critical illness insurance will help you protect your savings in the event of certain serious illnesses, while long-term care insurance will provide you with funds for longer-term care expenses later in life.

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

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Rockets still without a win despite encouraging weekend Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Rockets remain winless.

That’s the harsh reality after a pair of weekend losses to the Kimberley Dynamiters.

The good news for Jason Stephens’ squad is that they didn’t look out of place while sharing the ice with the defending champions, earning a point in a 5-4 OT defeat on Friday night in Kimberley before falling 5-2 at home a night later.

All told, it wasn’t a terrible weekend result against a veteran team that now boasts a sparkling 11-1-0-2 record across its 14 games.

The Rockets could have earned even better results if they had played a full 60 minutes of hockey and been able to build on the leads they had in each game.

On Friday, Golden jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after goals from Tanner Wit and Kyle Rosolowski less than six minutes into the opening frame. The Dynamiters found their stride late in the first and squared the contest at two goals apiece before the close of the period.

The Rockets, not deterred by the sluggish end to the period, went up by a pair once again after power play markers from Terix Fischer-Kobes and Mathew Thiessen in the second.

Frustratingly for Golden, the Dynamiters had an answer yet again.

Jordan Busch brought the home team to within one before Eric Buckley took the wind out of Golden’s sails with a power play goal with just over three minutes to play in regulation.

During the 4-on-4 portion of overtime Justin Meier put an end to Golden’s hopes for a maiden victory when he beat Rockets goaltender Brody Nelson for the winner.

A night later the Rockets again jumped out to a 2-0 lead courtesy of Wit and Thiessen. That was the end of the scoring for Golden, however, and the Dynamiters again had an answer for Nelson, who played another solid game in the Rockets

Travis Kelley (left) and Tony Festa battle for the puck against Trevor Van Steinburg of the Kimberley Dynamiters Saturday night in a game the Rockets would lose 5-2.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo net.

Altogether the Dynamiters managed five goals from five different players on their way to the 5-2 win.

“It was a little bit of a lack of effort in the third period. The first two periods we seemed to really battle and in the third we just backed off a notch. Against a team like Kimberley, you back off an inch and they’re going to take a mile,” Stephens said.

The losses drop the Rockets’ record to a miserable 0-11-0-1. While there is some obvious frustration in the team’s locker room, the Rockets’ captain maintains that

the players still have a positive attitude.

“It’s frustrating trying to get one. We’re one step closer and we just gotta play 60 minutes. We’re trying to keep it light, trying to keep it positive. The minute you get negative you just break down and everything goes astray,” Wit said.

One of several areas where the Rockets still need to improve is on the power play.

While they managed three goals over the course of the two games, their play with the man advantage left a lot to be desired, especially on Saturday.

“It’s something we’ve been working on and working on. I don’t know what it is

but we’ve gotta figure out something that works for us as a group. We’ve tried different combinations and different D-pairings. We struggle to get out of our own end with the puck,” Stephens lamented.

If they can shore up that area of the game and get some of their many injured bodies back in the lineup, the Rockets will have a good chance to grab their first win of the season next weekend against either the 100 Mile House Wranglers or the Columbia Valley Rockies. The Rockies currently sit seven points clear of the Rockets for the final playoff spot in the Eddie Mountain Division.

Curtis McKenzie out indefinitely after illegal check from behind Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Just a day after being called up to the Dallas Stars, Golden native Curtis McKenzie suffered a significant injury after he was checked into the boards by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Nesterov during a game on Oct. 16.

McKenzie was reportedly on crutches following the game and was later placed on injured reserve.

The Stars forward was hit forcefully from behind by Nesterov during the second period of the Stars’ game in Dallas against the Lightning. He fell awkwardly into the boards and was later helped off the ice.

The Dallas Stars denied a request for an interview with McKenzie, saying that the 24-year old forward is focused on rest and recovery at this time.

McKenzie played in 36 games last season, notching four goals and an assist as well as 48 penalty minutes. Prior to his call up, McKenzie had played one game with the Texas Stars of the AHL, tallying three assists.

Nesterov was given a five minute major on the play for boarding and assessed a game misconduct. He was later suspended for two games by the NHL

Curtis McKenzie will be sidelined indefinitely with a lower body injury he suffered on Oct. 16.

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After scouting out a few locations on the Kicking Horse River, Golden Fire Rescue determined that the water was too high to go ahead with the Lions Club’s Annual Duck Race. It has been postponed until next week when, hopefully, water levels have gone down.

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Starhoroscopes

Oct. 21 tO Oct. 27

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you can’t seem to focus your attention on one thing this week. However, wandering thoughts may put you in touch with some better ideas.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Expand your social circles and you may meet some influential new people, Libra. This can only help your reputation and open up new doors to various opportunities.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may like to tackle projects on your own, but sometimes letting someone else pitch in can provide a fresh perspective and a new way of doing things.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, take control of a situation that comes to light this week. No one else seems capable of taking the reins but you. Chances are you will be an excellent leader.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to get serious about your job-seeking efforts, Gemini. Start putting out feelers and see what is available. Also, fine-tune your résumé to get noticed.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be unable to keep everything organized this week. Don’t fret, as you need not be in complete control at every moment.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, while success brings you many things, it can feel lonely at the top. Make some time to reconnect and hang out with friends this week.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be inspired to do something creative but don’t know where to begin.

Pisces may be a good source of inspiration. You can work on a project together.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, listen more than you speak in the coming days. You can learn so much more by remaining quiet and taking it all in, and others will appreciate your attentiveness.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, make the necessary changes in your life to put primary goals back on target.

These may be career or fitness goals or even plans to increase family time.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, after an exciting event, life may seem a little mundane for a while. Happiness is what you make of it. Try a new hobby or make some new friends.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, this week may start off a little differently than most, but by midweek you will find your groove.

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Class 3 with Air Endorsement: • Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement), Class 1 preferable • Proven Highway Experience • Experience driving single axle, tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions, including a 13 speed Application forms may be picked up at Emcon Services Inc.’s ofďƒžce listed below or downloaded from our website at www.emconsercies. ca.; Qualiďƒžed applicants are invited to submit applications, along with a photocopy of their driver’s license, and up to date driver’s abstract and references to substantiate experience to:

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Madness sale!� All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE 1292 Main St., Smithers. 5920 sq. ft. Available Jan. 2016.

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GREAT RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE IN PERFECT LOCATION!!!

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

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Emcon Services Inc. 521 Golden Donald Upper Rd Golden, BC, V0A 1H0 Email: TWhanstall@emconservices.ca Fax: 250-344-6905 New hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening.

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Storage Secure Storage unit available in town.8’ x 20’, $100/mth.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 The Golden Star

Interact Club hosts Halloween Party Town of Golden Submitted On Saturday, October 24, the Town of Golden Recreation Services is presenting the annual Children’s Halloween Party at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.

This year, the Town has partnered with the Rotary Interact Club to put on this Spook-tacular event. The Interact Club is made up of a group of creative, hard-working, Golden Secondary School students who are excited to host a fangtastic party.

“The Interact Club strives to improve our community by implementing new youth initiatives and by becoming more involved in community events,” said Interact Club President Maeve Wilson. “We are excited to host the children’s Halloween party because it is a great opportunity to influence future youth to be active community members and to show the community what (Golden) youth are capable of.”

Among the many hauntingly great events planned are pumpkin mini golf and a haunted house sure to tickle all the senses. In addition, there will be Halloween-themed arts and crafts for all to enjoy and some treats.

“The annual Halloween kids party is the best attended children’s special event,” said Jordan Petrovics, Manager of Recreation Services.

“This year we are excited to partner up with the Interact Club to host the event. This club has done some amazing work in our community and brings plenty of creatively spooky energy to the event plan.”

Boys and ghouls are encouraged to wear costumes to the party and head over to the Arena afterward for a costume Public Skate.

The Children’s Halloween Party is being held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Costume Public Skate will be held afterwards from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information on the event, please contact events@golden.ca.

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Some dressed up kids had a good time at the Town Halloween Party at the Rec Plex last year. This year’s party is on Oct. 24.

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$279,000

1250 Alexander DRive

5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,200sqft

910 - 12th Street

4 bedrooms

2 baths

$309,000 1312 - 11th Street

5 bedrooms

2 baths

1,984sqft

3 baths

3,152sqft

1425 Granite Drive

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

3 bdrms 3 baths 2,160sqft

8.5 acres

4 bedrooms

2 baths

4bdrms 2 baths 1,368sqft

.87 acre

2,436sqft

$599,900 4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

$1,125,000 3 bedrooms

3 baths

3,068sqft

5bdrms 2.5 baths 2,180sqft .54 acre

Rural Propery with 2 Homes

3.5 baths

2 bedrooms

1 bath

$199,000 920 King Place

4 baths

$495,600

REDUCED

1 bath

1,210sqft

2bdrms

1 bath

1,920sqft

80 acre

2,703sqft

Land, Building & Business

2 bedrooms 1 bath

956sqft

9.29 acres

$320,000 523 - 10th Street

4 bedrooms

1.5 baths

2bdrms

2 baths

1,032sqft

$429,000 5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,618sqft

$315,000 1256 Horse Creek Road

4bdrms 3 baths 2,568sqft

5 bdrms

2 baths

3,032 sqft

60 acres

1.15 acre

$199,600

$565,000 2328 Holmes Deakin Road

2,360sqft

520 - 12th Street

$188,900 #12, 2924 Kicking Horsse Road

$76,300

586 Lower Habart Road

2 bdrms 1 bath

1,344sqft

.52 acres

6 bedrooms

3.5 baths

1593 Columbia Valley View

3,704 sqft

2 baths

4 bedrooms

3.5 baths

3,752sqft

SOLD

$249,000 512 - 7th Street

$1,195,000

$399,900 1515 Fir Crescent

50’ x 130’

5 bedrooms

$305,000

1886 Blaeberry Road

SOLD

506 - 8th Street

$950,000 528 - 9th Avenue

NEW NEW

$189,900

$745,000 1852 Blaeberry Road

3,510sqft

#3, 1215 - 9th Avenue

$225,000

522 - 10th Street

3 bedrooms

2,702sqft

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

$549,000 5 bedrooms

1401 Granite Drive

2 bedrooms 2 baths

813 sqft

1415 Deere Ridge Road

Commercial Lot

$239,900 3071 Tegart Road

$189,000 #201, 521 - 8th Avenue

SOLD

$399,900 5 bedrooms

NEW

SOLD

SOLD 1515 Cedar Street

4 bdrms 2 baths 2,400sqft 1.86 acres

$295,000 802 Nicholson Frontage Road

SOLD 1640 Purcell Woods Circle

$492,300

2010 McMurdo Road

2,032sqft

1741 Seward Frontage Road

$216,300 586B Lower Habart Road

NEW

$328,300 517 - 12th Street

$408,000 2483 Seward Road

2,854sqft

$869,900

$589,999 1445 Granite Drive

4 bedrooms

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$2,300,000 1000 Kicking Horse Drive 8.7 acres

$282,300 1124 - 8th Street

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,270 sqft

RURAL ACREAGES Thomas Road............................... 2 acreages available... from $129,000 to $229,000

Kettleston Road.............................. 40 acres ......................................................$269,900

Lot B, Carlson Road.......................2.47 acres......................................................$84,900

Pcl A, 3067 Wiseman Road...............70 acres.....................................................$210,000

1735 Short Road........................... 4.946 acres...........................................$119,900

646 Lower Habart Road................. 4.8 acres.............................................$399,000

729 Nicholson F rontage Road...... .66acres........................................................ .. $99,000

1359 Black Bear Drive.....................2.4 acres......................................................$135,000

Lot2,Imler Road.............................3.21acres............................................. $112,500

866 Highway 95 South....................101 acres.......................................... $569,900

2000 Highway 95 South............. 4.22 acres.......................................................$136,300

LS2 Nicholson Creek Road ..............3 acreages available........from $95,000 to $210,000

1374 Black Bear Drive......................2.03acres....................................................$119,900

LS2 Thomas Rd ...................................24.91 acres................................................$190,000

Highway #95 South.................... 40 acres..............................................$209,000

Lot A Campbell Road....................... 2 acres...............................................$120,000

Reflection Lake Road.....................2 acreages available.....from $122,500 to $137,500

Lot 2 Campbell Road.....................2.5 acres....................................................$120,000

3140 Imlelr Road...............................18.03 acres...................................................$99,600

2393 Kettleston Road.......................9.76 acres.................................................$219,900