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Province’s Conservatives are looking for a new leader

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Dan Brooks speaks at a resident hunter protest at the B.C. legislature, March 2015.

By Tom Fletcher

Dan Brooks has an-

nounced his resignation as B.C. Conser-

vative leader, with no successor in sight.

Brooks issued a statement Monday saying he is refocusing on his family and business after serving as “volunteer leader” of the troubled party since April 2014. The party holds its annual general meeting in Richmond Feb. 20, where Brooks will officially step down.

Brooks toured B.C. in November, speaking confidently about candidate recruitment for the 2017 B.C. election and the need for an alternative to the B.C. Liberals and the NDP. Brooks, who runs a guide outfitting business near Vanderhoof, was one of the party directors who expelled

or censured 15 party members after they tried to oust former leader John Cummins in 2012. Brooks took over from Cummins after the 2013 election that saw the B.C. Liberals re-elected under Premier Christy Clark despite the harmonized sales tax debacle she had inherited.

The B.C. Conservatives were briefly represented in the B.C. legislature in 2012 after Cummins, a long-time Reform and Conservative MP, assisted in the defection of Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen from the B.C. Liberal Party. But van Dongen would soon resign from that party

as well, sitting as an independent until he was ousted in 2013 by B.C. Liberal Darryl Plecas.

Clark is preparing to call two by-elections for seats left vacant after the October federal vote, VancouverMount Pleasant and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain.

Former NDP MLA Jenny Kwan was elected MP in the party’s Vancouver East stronghold, and former B.C. Liberal Douglas Horne lost to Liberal Ron McKinnon in the federal riding of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam.

Some Telus customers to receive rebates Meeting of the Board The Board of Education of School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) invites everyone to a Regular Public Meeting of the School Board

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The amount of money available for consumer rebates is the most obtained to date under a Bureau agreement.

“Consumers expect and deserve truth in advertising. Allowing a third party to take advantage of consumers through misleading advertising is a violation of the Competition Act. We are pleased that Telus has taken steps to prevent this from happening again, as we continue our work to ensure that consumers benefit from accurate information in the digital economy,” said Matthew Boswell, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Competition The rebates will apply to Telus, Telus Mobility and Koodo customers who incurred a charge for certain pre-

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In 2012, the Bureau initiated an inquiry in relation to Rogers, Bell, Telus and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) for facilitating charges by third parties on their customers wireless phone bills for premium text messaging services, such as trivia questions and ringtones, that they did not intend to purchase and for which they had not agreed to pay. As part of the agreement, the Bureau will discontinue the legal proceedings against Telus.

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against Rogers. However, the legal proceedings against Bell and the CWTA remain ongoing.

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Assessment notices denote increase in area home values

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The majority of residential home owners within the region can expect an increase, compared to last year’s assessments,”

Ramaish Shaw, Kootenay Columbia Region Deputy Assessor

location. For example, a typical single family home in Nelson that was previously assessed at $315,000 was valued at $333,000 in the summer of 2015.”

As B.C.’s trusted, goto provider of property information, BC Assessment collects, monitors and analyzes property data throughout the year.

Below are some of the area’s estimated typical percentage changes to 2016 assessment values by property type compared to 2015: • City of Cranbrook – $269,000 in 2015, up from $256,000 in 2014.

• City of Kimberley – $228,000 in 2015, up from $209,000 in 2014.

• City of Fernie – $448,000 in 2015, up from $421,000 in 2014.

• District of Elkford – $266,000 in 2015, down from $269,000 in 2014.

• District of Invermere – $371,000 in 2015, up from $342,000 in 2014.

• District of Sparwood – $310,000 in 2015, up from $304,000 in 2014.

• Town of Creston – $225,000 in 2015, up from $217,000 in 2014.

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tenay Columbia region’s assessment roll increased from $36.97 billion in 2015 to $37.89 billion this year. This value reflects a change due to market movement as well as $361 million in growth due to subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. The Kootenay Columbia region includes the southeast portion of province from Cranbrook to Grand Forks and from Trail to Golden.

The summary provides estimates of typical 2016 versus 2015 assessed values of residential homes throughout the region. These examples demonstrate market trends for single family residential properties by geographic area: Of note, BC Assessment has launched a newly-enhanced website at bcassessment. ca that includes more details about 2016 assessments, property information and trends such as lists of 2016’s top most valu-

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“Property owners can find a lot of information on our website including answers to many assessmentrelated questions, but those who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2015 or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Shah.

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Views Letter: The myths surrounding marijuana As the federal government begins the process of moving towards legalizing marijuana, East Kootenay Addiction Services Society will be presenting a number of articles to generate discussion about marijuana and what changes to marijuana laws could mean. This article will look at some of the common beliefs about marijuana and separate the myths from the facts.

Marijuana is the most popular illicit drug used worldwide.

Because of its popularity, and in part because of the push to change the legal status of marijuana in Western countries, there are many statements made about marijuana in the media and on the internet that sound factual but may not be accurate.

Myth 1: Marijuana

is a plant, it’s natural and therefor it’s safe.

Truth: People often use this argument when comparing marijuana to man-made chemical drugs like Ecstasy, Crystal Meth or Fentanyl. Just because marijuana grows out of the ground doesn’t make it automatically safe. There are lots of plants that can kill or cause serious illness.

Marijuana naturally has a large number of active compounds which can affect everything from brain function, development of the fetus, and lung functioning.

Marijuana today is often grown in controlled settings with fertilizers and other chemicals to increase the productivity. These chemicals aren’t at all natural.

Remember that all substance use has potential risks and no drug is perfectly safe.

Myth 2: Marijuana is a gateway drug. If you start smoking marijuana you’ll move on to harder drugs.

Truth: This one is mostly a myth. Most people who try or use marijuana don’t go on to use other drugs.

There is nothing in marijuana that automatically makes people want to try other drugs. It is true that most people, who report using drugs like cocaine, or opioids or amphetamines, also report that they used marijuana before they started these drugs.

That doesn’t mean marijuana caused them to use those drugs. After alcohol, marijuana is typically the first drug that young people experiment with if they are going to experiment.

There can be many reasons why a small group of people will progress from using marijuana to using other drugs.

They can include genetic vulnerabilities, personality factors, history of trauma, and

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Brayden, Natalie, and Kayden, along with other students at Kootenay Christian Academy put together Christmas dinner hampers for families in our community this year. Students wrapped and decorated the boxes, made ornaments, did the shopping and the packing of all the goodies and gifts. The money for this project was collected at the KCA Christmas concert along with corporate donations. Thirty-one families were blessed with a box full of goodies and a gift card which can be used towards the purchase of a turkey.

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environmental factors. It is true that if young people smoke marijuana they have a greater chance of being exposed to people using other drugs, but it does not mean they will automatically use them.

Myth 3: No one has ever died from a marijuana overdose, therefore it’s safer to use.

Truth: It probably is true that no one has actually overdosed by using marijuana. It doesn’t seem to affect the body that way.

That doesn’t mean people haven’t died while under the influence of marijuana through motor vehicle crashes and other accidents caused because people’s judgment, coordination and motor control were impaired by marijuana. Marijuana also acts to increase the effects of other drugs. People who use marijuana while using alcohol, cocaine or other drugs could be at greater risk from overdosing from those drugs. Just like

alcohol, there are safer times, places and ways to use marijuana, and there are ways which are riskier.

Myth 4: Marijuana is not addictive.

Truth: Marijuana is addictive, both physically and psychologically. Some of the confusion around this belief arises because of confusion with the word ‘addiction’. A better word might be dependency. One of the reasons people often don’t recognize marijuana dependency is that it is often not as obvious as alcohol or cocaine dependency, where the negative problems tend to be more obvious and show up earlier. Regular use of marijuana can cause dependency in which people experience a strong need to use marijuana in order to feel o.k. This can be accompanied by increased use, more thought and time spent focussed on using, using at times and places that would not be socially appropri-

ate, and using despite having negative consequences. Withdrawal symptoms can occur when someone has been using heavily for a period of time.

These can include irritability, anxiety, difficulty falling asleep, lack of appetite, restlessness, depression and occasionally abdominal pain. A recent report suggested that marijuana users have a 16% risk of developing dependency.

This was slightly lower than alcohol (23%) or cocaine (21%) but still means that one out of six people who use marijuana could be at risk for developing a more serious problem.

There are many other mistaken ideas about the risks and benefits of marijuana use.

Unfortunately there is no shortage of websites and blogs talking about marijuana, many of which sound authoritative but which give information which may be inaccurate or flat-out wrong. The following

Canadian organizations all have excellent websites which offer factual, researchbased information on the risks and benefits of marijuana: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse: http://www.ccsa.ca/ Eng/topics/Marijuana/Pages/default.aspx Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: http://www.camh.ca/ en/hospital/health_ information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/ Cannabis/Pages/default.aspx Centre for Addiction Research of British Columbia: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/ safer-cannabis-usemarijuana-hash-hashoil For more information about marijuana please contact your local East Kootenay Addiction Services office.

Peak to Platzl shuttle is up and running again

RMI program helps resort municipalities to increase the number of visitors and their length of stay, broaden resort activities to expand the length of the tourist season, increase employment, and to diversify the local tax base.

Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick is enthusiastic “Marketing will get people here but it’s the experience that gets them to return and bring their friends,” said McCormick.

“The shuttle is an important link be-

tween the Kimberley Alpine Resort and downtown Kimberley. It makes it easier for visitors to go back and forth and provides them with a more enjoyable tourism experience. Through the RMI program the Province is pleased to support this service which benefits tourism in the region,” said Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour.

A copy of the schedule is available on the City website.

The Peak to Platzl Downtown Shuttle is a free transportation service between the Kimberley Alpine Resort base area, onmountain accommodations and the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants.

Beginning Sunday, December 20th, the Shuttle operates every day except statutory holidays. The last day of service will be Saturday, March 26th.

The shuttle is jointly funded by the participating businesses, the City, Tourism Kimberley, the Kimberley Alpine Resort as well as the Province of BC through the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI).

The Province is investing $10.5 million through the RMI program for tourism infrastructure and amenities in 14 resort communities.

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Interior Health prepares for refugee health needs The New Year marks a new beginning for Syrian refugees arriving in the Interior region. Refugees will face many challenges as they adjust to new homes, new lives and a new health-care system. Interior Health and its community partners have been working hard over the past several weeks to help ease that transition and be prepared to meet the healthcare needs of the new residents, who began arriving in the region earlier this month.

Over the next three months, the Interior region is expecting up to 400 Syrian refugees.

The Interior region typically sees an average of 1000 refugees arrive in the area each year.

“This is certainly a higher number than we are used to in a very short time period. It has provided us

with an opportunity to focus on ensuring high quality, evidencebased health care for refugees and for all newcomers to our region,” said Dr. Trevor Corneil, Chief Medical Health Officer and Vice President of Population Health.

Interior Health’s Population Health department has been working with primary care centres, physicians and other health-care providers, community agencies and local municipalities to develop a response plan to meet the health-care needs of refugees. The team has been working closely with staff from the Bridge Clinic in Vancouver - a preventive and primary care clinic for refugees in the Greater Vancouver area. Together, they have developed protocols, tools and training for health-care provid-

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“Although basic health screening takes place prior to refugees’ arrival in Canada, at the local level we have to be prepared to deliver health-care services once they arrive in our region. Immediate health-care needs will range from immunizations to access to medications and mental health supports,” said Leslie Bryant MacLean, Program Manager, Population Health. “We have been working to ensure providers have access to the information they need to provide care in a culturally sensitive manner, while also addressing challenges such as language barriers.”

The Interior region receives approximately 11,000 newcomers to the area each year – this includes refugees, immigrants, and temporary workers. The new care protocols and pathways are expected to improve care for all newcomers to the region.

Indoor Farmers’ Market starts

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This Saturday come on down for the kick off of the Cranbrook Farmers’ Market Indoor Market at the Ktunaxa Nation Gym. The Cranbrook Farmers’ Market will kick off its 8th year of operation with a Market this Saturday, January 9. It will offer a

season of Indoor Markets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the months from January to June running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

Ktunaxa Nation Gym at 220 Cranbrook St North.

These twice a month markets will provide the opportunity to shop locally

and give food growers, producers and artisans another opportunity to connect with their customers during the winter and spring months.

Market shoppers can find everything from locally grown pork, beef and lamb, apples, juice and carrots, shoots and microgreens , farm eggs, sausage and pepperoni, sourdough breads, delicious baked goods, preserves, hand made candies, to lusciously crafted body care products, wood carvings, jewelry and hand knit/ sewn clothing items for everyone from babies on up.

If one of your goals this year is to do more of your shopping locally, come on out to check out the Indoor Markets. Its full 2016 calendar including dates, times and locations can be found at www.cranbrookfarmersmarket.com.

Flathead exhibit returns to area The Kootenay Advertiser’s First and best reader’s forum Email to: shannon@kootenayadvertiser.com

Hugs: Huge hugs to an Angel in disguise, her many elves, and a truly compassionate young couple for a remarkable Christmas Miracle!

We could say thank you a million times but it wouldn’t be enough!

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Artist Simon Haiduk with his work for the Flathead Wild Exhibit, prior to its travels across BC, Alberta and Montana.

The Flathead Wild Art Exhibit, after travelling across Alberta, BC and Montana, is coming home to Kimberley for January.

Centre 64 will host the final stop of the tour before the pieces are auctioned off in support of the Flathead Wild campaign.

The exhibit is on display in the Gallery at

Centre 64 in Kimberley from January 6th to January 30th 2016.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1pm to 5pm.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday January 9th from 3 to 5 p.m. Some of the artists will be in attendance. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Please

RSVP here.

The exhibit was born in the summer of 2012, when 10 scientists and six artists descended on the Flathead to document its rare species and explore its natural beauty.

The trip resulted in 13 paintings from the Flathead, a region that has been described as one of the most eco-

logically important places on the planet.

The exhibit includes works from BC- based artists Laura Nelson, Tara Higgins, Joseph Cross, Denise Lemaster, and Simon Haiduk. It also features works from renowned Jackson Hole-based artist Dwayne Harty.

Hugs: To the young man driving a black truck who on December 31st at around 2 pm, pulled over opposite the Kootenay Advertiser on 2nd. Street North and ran across the street to assist an older man whose motorized scooter had become stuck in a snow pile at the corner. This was a considerate and heart warming action.

Hugs: To all our neigh-

bors on 18th St. S., you are the best!

Hugs: To the City snowplow drivers that turn around in my driveway and leave the snow on the road and not block me in!! Makes me smile after every snow fall.

Thank you ...Silver King Rd. :) Hugs: To the girls in the Wal Mart Photo Lab. You are very patient and helpful.

Slugs: To people pulling out onto Hwy 95A from Wycliffe Park Road. You have a yield sign, not a merge sign! You are pulling out onto a passing lane.

crews who clear the roads near Standard Hill Road & the corner before that. I have noticed two vehicles in the ditch, because of icy roads.

Slugs: To the city of Cranbrook. The recplex is falling apart. The elevator floor is a disgrace, the control system for the clock has to be held up so the clock doesn’t disconnect, the showers are a disgrace, the advertising on the rink boards are falling off onto the ice, the nets are a shamble falling apart and the list goes on. This is a 30 million dollar complex and it is a disgrace.

Slugs: A big slug to the

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Hub for Refugees has received nearly $17,000 in donations submitted by The Cranbrook Hub for Refugees Donations to the Cranbrook Hub for Refugees (CHR) now total almost $17,000.

The organization had its first public meet-

ing on January 6 at Christ Church Anglican Hall.

The first meeting of 2016 was mainly devoted to giving the public a chance to meet the CHR committee and to find out what they can do

to support a refugee family expected to arrive in Cranbrook by spring, said CHR Cochair Bonnie SpenceVinge.

“Even though we’ve raised enough money to be certified as a refugee sponsor by

the federal government, we’ll need more money and volunteers to prepare for the refugees arrival and to support them for a year after they get here,” she said.

Spence-Vinge said volunteers are needed

for a number of tasks and jobs that need to be done to support the refugees who will be starting new lives far from their wartorn homes.

Some legal work will have to be done before they arrive as

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well as finding them accommodation, furniture, clothing and other items of basic support. After they get settled, more volunteers will be needed to help the new family adjust to the Canadian life style by providing ESL training, enrolling children in school, job training, shopping and food preparation, trauma counselling, social support, recreational activities and a host of other means of support, said SpenceVinge.

“Most of all, we just want to make them feel welcome and let them know that we will always be there to support them in their new country,” she said.

Refugees coming to Cranbrook may be Syrian or from another country where people are fleeing persecution and have been defined as refugees by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

The 6,000 or so Syrian refugees that have

made it to Canada so far are mainly privately sponsored by families and friends or organizations such as Oxfam and Friends of Burma that have been helping refugees for years, said Gerry Warner, CHR’s other co-chair.

“We are bringing them in on the UN’s BVOR (Blended Visa Office-Referred Program) where we partner with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, (IRCC) to bring them over,” Warner said.

“The big advantage of the BVOR program is that the federal government pays half the cost of the program, including health care costs for the refugees,” Warner said. But the federal government only subsidizes the program at social assistance rates, which is why more money is needed as well as volunteers, he said.

RDEK draft OCP plan available for comment Almost exactly one year ago, the RDEK started working on an Official Community Plan (OCP) planning process for the Toby Benches area.

The draft OCP is now available for review and comment.

“We have been working with residents and other stakeholders every step of the way and are excited to be at this point in the process,” said RDEK Planner Kris Belanger.

The draft OCP and map schedules are posted on the RDEK’s website and Belanger says they have an Open House planned for mid-January to provide more information to the community. “At the Open House we will review the draft OCP and will be encouraging comments and questions.”

The Open House will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce from 7 p.m. to 9

p.m. and staff will do a brief presentation at 7:30 p.m.

“If people are not able to attend the Open House, or if they would like additional time to review the draft before making comment, we have a public comment period running until February 1st,” added Belanger. Comments will be reviewed by the RDEK and will help inform revisions to the draft OCP. An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a long term strategic planning document that reflects the community’s vision for the future while providing a policy framework to promote greater certainty in land use decision making by the Regional District Board.

More information about the Toby Benches Official Community Plan process can be found on the RDEK’s website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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Cranbrook Alliance

Sunday Service & Children’s Ministry 10:30am “Seeking the heartbeat of God”

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EK Lutheran Parish

Mt. Zion Cranbrook 920-11th St. S. Sunday Worship 10:00am, Monday Worship 2:15pm 250.426.7564 Holy Cross Pastor Kimberley David 105 Howard St. Morton Sunday Worship 10:00am Trinity Fernie 691 4th Ave., Sunday Worship 1:30pm Immanual Elkford 2700 Balmer Dr. Sunday Worship 4:00pm St. Peter’s Invermere 110-7th Ave. Sunday Worship 1:30 pm Lutheran Church-Canada eklutheran.ca

Knox Presbyterian Sunday Worship/ Children’s Classes 10:00am

Friendly congregation biblical teaching - traditional & contemporary music 250-426-7165 Corner Victoria & 3rd St. S.

The Salvation Army Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

Wednesday Praise Service 5:00pm

Senior Pastor Majors Linda & Kirk Green

East Kootenay Houses of Worship Jaffray United All Services Sunday 11:00am January 10 & 31 Pastor Jack Lindquist

Calvary Chapel Cranbrook Sunday Service 10:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

250-426-7897 Senior Pastor 518 Cranbrook St. N. Steve Moon calvarychapelcranbrook.com

Cranbrook United

Sunday Service 10:00am

Sunday School 10:00am Fellowship snack to follow.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am

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Cranbrook Fellowship Baptist Family Worship 10:30am

Sunday School 9:30am

Interim Pastor Helmut Strauss

Affiliated with Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada 250-489-5169 2000-5th St. N.

First Baptist

Sunday Service 10:30am

Children’s Ministries 10:30am Senior Pastor Kevin Ewaskow 250-426-4319 334-14th Ave. S. fbccranbrook.org

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New Life Foursquare

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St. Aidan Orthodox

Divine Liturgy Service (English)10:30am Fellowship lunch & Sunday School to follow

Saturday evening Vespers 6:30pm

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Catholic Churches

Father Andrew Applegate

Kimberley Pentecostal

Christ the Servant 1100-14th Ave. S. Saturday 5 pm & Sunday 9:30am St. Mary 39-10th Ave. S. Sunday 8am & 11am 250.426.4266

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Pre-Service Prayer 9:30am Sunday Service & Children’s Church 10:00am King’s Cottage Clothing: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm 250-427-4677 8687 Hwy 95A

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Sat., Jan. 9 Bottle Drive- Bavarian Barbarians will be collecting your holiday empties. Contact a derby girl on facebook and arrange pick up. www.facebook.com/bavarianbarbarians/.

Sun., Jan. 10 FREE day of skiing/riding Kimberley Alpine Resort. Telus Winter Sports School is offering free beginner skiing and snowboarding lessons. Must pre-register by contacting 250-432-0315.

Wed., Jan. 13 BC Gov’t Retired Employees Association, Rocky Mtn Branch luncheon meeting, Heritage Inn, 12 noon. Guest speakers Bev wagner of COSCO & Brenda McLennan with CARP. Larry, 250-489-3968.

Kimberley Garden Clubs first meeting of 2016. Let us know what programs you want to see this year, Selkirk High School library 7-9pm.

New members welcome. Nola 250427-1947.

Tues., Jan. 19

East Kootenay Railway Pensioners Association Social luncheon, 12:30pm, Heritage Inn, 803 Cranbrook St.N, RSVP by January 15.

Frances Allen 250-426-2720 or Myrtle 250-426-2378, Jean 250426-8338.

Wed., Jan. 20 Kimberley Aquatic Centre free family swim, persons 18 & under must be accompanied by an adult, 6-7 pm, sponsored by Kimberley Alpine Resort.

Travelogue, College of the Rockies lecture theatre, 7pm. Jeff and Linda Williams present: “Normandy::and of William the Conqueror.” All proceeds support Grandmothers in Africa.

Sat., Jan. 23 K.W.W.C. AGM, Selkirk Secondary School Cafeteria, 7pm. Memberships for 2016 now available. 250427-5236.

Thurs., Jan. 28 Cranbrook Lions club sponsoring a Family Variety Show, Key City Theatre. Tickets are pre-sold by phone.

Curtis Bell at 420-1309 or 1-855352-5972.’

Wed., Feb. 3 Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE public swim, 5-6pm. Sponsored

by Harmony Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.

Mon., Feb. 8 Family Fishing Derby for Kids with Cancer (BC Family Day), Horseshoe Lake. Organized by JCI Kootenay, for info www.familyfishingderby. com, or email jci.familyfishingderby@gmail.com.

Ongoing Events Are you caring for a senior family member or friend? Would you be interested in attending a support group and meeting with others in your community with similar situations? Call (toll free) 1-877-489-0803. To receive a free copy of E.K. Caregivers Network newsletter 420-2210.

Seniors Helping Seniors. The Friendly Visitor Program in supporting the quality of life is offering visits for seniors wanting companionship, transportation as well as support for those caring for seniors. 427-2449.

The Cellar Thrift Store Open Monday to Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m.

Baker Lane Entry at 2 - 12th Ave. S. Cranbrook, BC. We are an outreach program of Cranbrook United Church. Donations of new or gently used items are always welcome.

First Sunday of each month, Jaffray Senior Citizens Pancake Breakfast at the Seniors Hall (turn at Rosen

East Kootenay Food Banks need your help Donate at:

Kimberley Food Bank: 340 Leadenhall St., 250-427-5522 Creston Valley Gleaners: 807 Canyon St., 250-428-4166

Fernie Salvation Army: 741 2nd Ave. 250-423-4661 Invermere/Columbia Valley Food Bank: Basement of Library on 201 7th Ave.

Lake Road). Everyone welcome!

Harley Owners Group: Meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, all enthusiasts welcome, Bob Webb 421-2064. Heritage Inn (no summer meetings) Interested in performing at Fisher Peak Events? Log onto Fisher Peak Performing Artists Face Book Page, click on files at the top right hand corner, click Expressions of Interest Performers.doc and email the completed form to fisherpeakperforming@gmail.com. Contact Marisa at 250-426-4223.

East Kootenay Baha’is welcome you to interfaith devotional gatherings For times & place in your area please contact: 417-0223, 426-4081, 344-6991, www.bahai. org, LSAcranbrook@shaw.ca Learn the game of shuffleboard.

Every Monday 10am at Cranbrook Curling Rink, John 426-3959, Dennis 421-9176. Everyone welcome.

Cranbrook Quilter’s Guild is a group of enthusiastic women who meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, September-June, 7:15pm at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens Hall, 125-17th Ave.S. Call Jennifer at 250-426-6045. Visit us on Facebook and check out our website www.cranbrookquiltersguild.ca.

CMHA-Volunteer Kootenays is in need of volunteers for various programs. Can you spare an hour or two a week? 250-426-8019. www. kootenays.cmha.bc.ca.

Looking for local Artisans. The Days Inn in Cranbrook hosts a small local Artisan fair in their lobby every 3rd Saturday of the month. This event is FREE for the artisans as well as the public and hotel guests. Fair begins at 8am-11am. Space is limited so please call to book a table.

250-426-6683.

The Cranbrook Food Bank needs your help! More volunteers are required during food hamper days Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

If you can spare 3 hours a week on a consistent basis, please call the Food Bank between 12 and 2 pm Mon, Wed or Friday. 250-4267664. We appreciate your support!

Masonic Lodges of B.C and Yukon will supply transportation to cancer patients who have arrived at Kelowna or Vancouver. This free service will be at the destination point. Example: from airport to clinic and clinic to airport on return, also around the destination city. Information may be received from your doctor, Canadian Cancer Society, or by phoning Ron at 250 426 8159.

Calling all Fishermen and Women.

Have a passion for fishing and like to learn more about all types of angling? The Cranbrook Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing Club meets every second Tuesday of the month. 250919 5292 for information.

King’s Cottage Thrift Store, Kimberley at former Meadowbrook School. Tues-Sat10-4. Good quality clothing and footwear for the whole family at reasonable prices.

Donations gratefully accepted.

Cranbrook & District Kennel Club is looking for new members. Check out www.cdkc.ca

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In loving memory of an amazing Husband, Father, Opa and host to our community.

Every hour of every day we are forever missing you

Frank Matjaz “Franki” 1946-2012 The moment that you left us our hearts were split in two, one side was filled with memories, the other side died with you.

I often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek.

Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain, You see life has gone on without you, but will never be the same.

Forever in our hearts with much love.

Mom, Natasha, Mike, Hana, Bob, Bowe, Andreja & Family

Obituaries

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GORMAN Leo Egbert Gorman passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Friday, January 1, 2016 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital at the age of 69 years.

Leo is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Veronica, two sons; Brian (Kim), Leo (Carrie) and daughter Tara-Leigh Beaubien (Andy), eight grandchildren: Bryce, Nigel and Bryan Gorman, Brittany, Christopher and Ryan Beaubien, Jade and Wesley Gorman. Also left to mourn his passing are his brothers and sisters and many nieces, nephews and good friends. Leo was predeceased by his parents William and Florence and siblings Edward and Daphine.

A Celebration of Life was held at the Gorman residence on January 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Leo’s name to: The Cranbrook Red Cross, 1311 – 2nd St. N, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L1 or to The Canadian Cancer Society, Kootenay Regional Office, 19 9th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L9.

Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Position Title: 1.

Legal Assistant (Personal Injury Practice) 2.

Legal Assistant (Business Law / Real Estate / Civil Litigation Practice) Hours: 35 hours per week plus overtime as required.

Rella Paolini Rogers seeks two (2) legal assistants to join its growing legal practice. These career opportunities are within the Personal Injury department and the Business Law / Real Estate / Civil Litigation department.

Both positions will support the firm’s existing administrative support team. These individuals will assist with the management of files, coordination of lawyer schedules and various other office administrative duties. They will also assist in the preparation of agreements and corporate documents and be involved in the coordination of trial / application materials and other court-related requirements.

Office training and industry specific education will be provided.

OBITUARY

Dennis James Gordon Born: September 9, 1936 Cranbrook British Columbia Passed Away: December 30, 2015 Cranbrook British Columbia Age: 79 With great sadness we announce the passing of Dennis James Gordon loving husband of Mary Anne Gordon and father of Michael Gordon. Family was his passion but fishing with family came a close second. He always spoke so proudly of his brothers and sisters and their accomplishments and smiled when he mentioned their names.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 53 years Mary Anne, son Michael, his sister Noreen Kennedy of St Albert, Alberta, brother Jack Gordon of Scottsdale, Arizona, and brother Alan Gordon of Cranbrook, British Columbia, as well as many nieces nephews and many wonderful friends.

He was predeceased by his father James Gordon and mother Ann Gordon, brothers Jim and Ian Gordon and sister Mary Carmichael.

A funeral mass for Dennis was held on Thursday January 7, 2016 at Christ The Servant Catholic Church in Cranbrook, British Columbia. His Interment was held in Westlawn Cemetery immediately following the mass.

In lieu of flowers any donations would be gratefully accepted by the Professional Firefighters Burn Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

OBITUARY

Michael William Attree 1948 - 2015 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael William Attree on Sunday, December 27th, 2015, at East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

Mike was born in Montreal, Quebec on October 7th, 1948 to Arthur and Dorothy Attree. They later relocated to the West coast where Mike spent his adolescent years. Mike entered the carpentry trade at the age of 17, and proceeded to make a lifelong career as a General Contractor Superintendent. His legacy will live on through many of the projects he contributed to throughout the Kootenays. During his free time Mike enjoyed giving back to his community. For 18 years, he was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He took pride in his work and loved to help others. In recent years, he focused on his passion for the outdoors, where he found much peace and tranquility.

Leaving to mourn are: his partner Elva Torry; his daughter Carmen (Marco) Gallina; son Curtis (Penny) Attree; grandchildren Dalton, Makayla and Mateo; brother Tom (Ingrid) Attree; friend and former wife Kathy Attree; and many cousins and close friends.

Mike was predeceased by his father, his mother, and sister Judy. Mike will forever be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humour, and love for his family.

There will be no service at his request. For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to the Cranbrook Hospital Auxiliary or Oncology Department.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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Community Connections Society is seeking:

Early Childhood Educator for Kids Connection Preschool CLASSIFICATION: Early Childhood Educator Job Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR BCGEU Grid Level: 10 Wage: As per current collective agreement Hours: Permanent Position – 30 hours/ week (Preschool runs from September to June each year) Start date: As soon as possible We are seeking a creative, energetic, team member to provide developmental activities and experiences for preschool children. Duties include; preparing educational class material, developing schedules with include indoor/outdoor experiences, individual/group activities, supervising children and tending to their personal needs, initiating referrals and additional services for children/families with other community services and communicating to parents regarding children’s progress throughout the year.

Qualifications: Education: An Early Childhood Certificate and current ECE License to Practice Experience: At least three months previous work experience in a similar environment Skills: Excellent at creating, preparing and implementing curriculum, well developed oral/written skills, interpersonal communications. Good organization, time and general management skills. The ability to work well within a team environment, with the ability to be flexible, problem solve as applicable.

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Carriers Wanted in Kimberley

Pets Anatolian Shepherd puppies.

Exceptional guard dogs, for children & livestock, available now, 1 male & 3 females left.

Near Canada/US border 1(208)304-0341 Wanted: Female Golden Retriever mate for large 7th generation family male. Brother is an avalanche rescue dog.

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WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Merchandise for Sale Assorted tires: 13� to 18�, Pairs & spares. I buy some tires. Also pairs and spares in winter tires.

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Assorted tires: 13� to 18�, Pairs & spares. I buy some tires. Also pairs and spares in winter tires.

Turn at Lordco, down hill past dump, first right, follow in to barn on left to travel trailer Winter tires, set of 4 , pairs and spares, $35 each. Turn at Lordco, downhill past dump, first right before B.A. follow in to barn on left, to travel trailer

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Route 13463, 54 papers, available immediately, Kokanee Cres., Kokanee Dr. Route 13464, 19 papers, available immediately, Kokanee Dr., Kokanee Pl.

16’ Aluminum range gate, includes post, good condition. $130.00 (250)489-3705

DJ SERVICE & KARAOKE Weddings (complete), anniversaries, birthdays & family reunions. Will travel throughout area. *Not expensive - No time limit or extra costs. One price 20+ years of entertaining. Families & guests. CALL ME! Leave Message 250-421-3298,Lily.

Wanted

Antlers, Horns,

All Kinds, Taxidermy, Antiques Kelly, (250)426-6993 kubiwest@telus.net

Antlers Wanted,

Help Wanted

Musical Instruments

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted

Help Wanted

Wanted antiques by private collector, Medalta advertising, like Ogilvies flour, milk pitchers & bowls, or pottery whiskey jugs, with town names on them, also Seltzer bottles, soda pops or pottery ginger beers, from BC, AB or Sask. 1 (250)427-0500 or 420-7129

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money and save money with your own bandmill - cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD:

Firewood: dry larch for sale.

(250)422-3546

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Call Rick 250-422-3444

1-800-680-4264

Wanted, used tires 255.55.R18� to 275.65.R18�.

(250)254-1768

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Real Estate

Real Estate

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$529,900

Theresa Kostiuk 2409828

11:00 am – Noon 344 Mission Place

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

2 bedroom, 1 bath manufactured home on its own land.

$199,900

Michelle Rybachuk 2409522

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm #3–1840 Kelowna Cres.

2 bed, 1.5 bath semi-detached townhouse in great residential area.

MANAGER, COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

Call Kim (250)489-3455 or 1-800-665-2382

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

Licensed Dealer. 1-86-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com

Misc. for Sale

Firewood/Fuel

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Carriers Wanted in Cranbrook

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014

$100 & Under

Route 23151, 38 papers, available immediately, Banks St., Marsden St., Oughtred St., Stiles St., Warren Ave. Route 23190, 52 papers, available immediately, 7th Ave., Nelson St., Trail St.

Call Kim (250)489-3455 or 1-800-665-2382

I Install Laminated Stocks, Muzzle Brakes, Triggers., etc.

Glass and Pillar Bedding.

Scope Mounting, Bore sighting and Leveling. Private Lessons on Reloading, Cleaning and Maintenance. Bolt Action Rifles Only. Valid P.A.L. Required. Ben at (250)422-3546

Antiques wanted by private collector, car dealership, gas station or soda signs & door pushes, pre 1970 tin toy trucks, cars, robots & windups, also brewery or soda calendars.

(250)427-0500 or (250)420-7129

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

Permanent, full-time in our Cranbrook office.

Apply before January 27, 2016, noon PT.

Apply at cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

$253,500

Michelle Rybachuk 2409322

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25 - 10th Ave. S. Cranbrook 250-426-8211 1-866-426-8211

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Transportation

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

APARTMENTS FOR RENT • 1& 2 Bedroom units • Security Buildings • On-site Manager • Fridge, stove & hot water included • Centrally located near malls, schools, college & hospital

OFFICE:

106 1850 2nd St. N., Cranbrook Phone (250) 489-5160 (250) 417-1260 Hampshire Apartments, quiet convenient location, inc heat & hot water, n/s, n/p, 1bdrm, $650/mth; 2-bdrm, $775/mth, Call (250)417-7379 WILSHIRE Apartments, central location, incl heat, hot water, games room, sauna, n/p, n/s, n/parties, 2-bdrm units, $725-$800. 1-bdrm, $650. Call 250-417-7379

Duplex / 4 Plex 1307B 10th St. S Clean upper 3-bdrm, c/w 4-appl, living room, dining, kitchen, parking & yard, shared laundry, one year lease, n/s, n/p, $1075/mth including utilities.

(250)417-7325

1996 Olds 98. Runs, new tires. $1000. (250)489-1171

2002 Chevrolet Impala, 4-dr, runs great, fully loaded, leather, sunroof, good tires, 270,000 km, $2500 obo.

(250)489-1521 (250)464-9997 2003 Buick LeSabre, $2500.

1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4, $800. 1(406)291-7201 Grasmere, BC 2008 Pontiac Grande Prix, V6, 1 owner, no rust, no dents, 111,000 km, $9500. Call (250)427-7094 (250)427-8758 2004 Chrysler Sebring 4 dr Sedan, low milage, clean interior, body in good condition, new battery, runs well, winter and summer tires. Asking $3800. (778)517-5223

Reduced to $4500

2002 Merc Cougar 2.5L V6, Std, almost new, rebuilt front to back, ex. cond.

Too many details to list.

(250)489-1956 or (250)421-7930

Cars - Sports & Imports 2008 Mazda 5, auto, 6 passenger, loaded, 180,000 km, absolutely immaculate, $7777.77. (250)426-7354

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2005 4-dr Buick Allure

3.8L V6, auto, 175,820 km, mounted winter & summer tires, cloth tan interior, car seat anchors

$7195 (250)429-3552

1.800.321.1433 www.jointsinmotion.ca

Motorcycles 1982 Honda Interstate Goldwing, 1100cc, A1 shape, 62,372km, inc. trailer, asking $5500. Henry, (250)428-3545 1999 Vulcan Nomad, 1500cc liquid cooled, shaft drive, hard bags, windshield, hiway pegs, new battery, 36,000kms. $5500. (250)421-3556

3 bdrm duplex, 1-1/2 baths, fenced yard, storage shed avail immeditley, $1050/m.

(250) 919-9348

2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, great cond., new tires, 16” apes, braided steel cables, custom grips, Cobra slashcut exhaust, forward controls, saddlebags, $3999.

Call (250)489-8731

Homes for Rent SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net

Rooms for Rent

2005 Chrysler pacifica, all season and winter tires, recent maintance done ( have receipts) leather interior. $3800 obo.

(250)417-7544 2007 Honda Civic Sedan, in excellent condition with only 87,000km!

Silver, manual, sunroof, summer and winter tires on rims. $8800. (250)4201659

Townhouses

2011 Dodge Charger SXT, 53,000 kms. To many options to list here. Replacement cost $37,000, asking $17,500. Call for details or see pictures and list of options on Kijiji.

(250)420-7150

3-bdrm townhouse, close to all amenities, n/p, n/s, $875 + DD. Call (250)489-4302

2012 Chevrolet Malibu, extra set of tires, low km’s. $10,500.

Must see. (250)417-1101

Transportation

Accord, with winter tires, low mileage, 5 speed, standard transmission, asking $1200.

Call Grant @ (250)422-3520

Furnished room for rent, $550/mo plus DD, n/s, n/p, n/parties. Call (250)489-5016 (250)919-4172

Auto Accessories/Parts 5th Wheel hitch, no rail design, $925. Cut away tailgate, $275. Both fit Ford Super Duty. Also Truck tool box, black, 63’’ wide, 18.5’’ high, $275. 1 (250)489-2452

Cars - Domestic

It Starts with You!

1979 Chev Malibu Classic, 2-dr, new: engine, paint, headers, top end cam & lifters, ex. cond., asking $5500. Call after 5pm, (250)426-5498 1985 Chev Corvette, 40,000KM, speaker system, red leather seats, summer driven only. $12,000 OBO (250)421-4374 1995 Crown Vic, Runs, new tires. $1250.(250)489-1171

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2004 Vulcan 2000, 2053 cu.cm of power & torque, if you are searching for the most powerful cruiser in mint cond., this is it! $7900. (250)2316720 Kimberley 2008 750 Honda Shadow, 16,823 km, c/w windshield, saddle bags, sissy bar, engine guard & bike cover, ex. cond., $6000. (250)529-7724

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

1984 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 350 V8, 700 rear transmission, 9 bolt Curry rear end, $6000.

(250)427-7094

2013 Ford E250,4.7L-V8, 132,000 Km. All highway. Well maintained, recent oil change at Ford with an 83 point checkup, extra rims and new tires. $15,200.00 OBO. Call Ron @ (250)417-7874

1998 Kustom Koach 5th Wheel, 27.5’, like new, original owners, never smoked in, used 2 weekends, slide-out, air, awning, furnace, gas/electric fridge, loaded w/options, paid $51,900, reduced to $10,500 obo. (250)427-4435 1999 25’ Salem 5th Wheel, slide, loaded, $5600. Call (250)422-3217 1999 26-1/2’ Frontier 5th Wheel, awning, slide, completely self contained, great cond., $10,000 obo. Call (250)426-4704 2000 28-1/2’ Seahawk 5th wheel by golf stream.

Back kitchen sleeps 6, oak cupboards, double dinette/couch slide. $9500.OBO (250)423-3465 in Fernie

Reduced by $1200. Camping & Hunting. Truck & camper, rebuilt motor, trans, drive shaft, 8000lb winch, new water pump, alternator, power steering pump, master cylinder, shocks, 3-way fridge, stove, heater, many more, asking $4700, may consider trades.Call Ray,(250)489-5038 Tour Edition Presidential Series, 35’ Golden Falcon, used 2 summers, like new, solar panels, holding tanks enclosed, insulated and heated, $30,000. (250)417-1783

Snowmobiles 2005 Arctic Cat M7, $3500 obo. (250)489-2877

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2003 Triple E Topaz 5th Wheel, 25’, rear kitchen, double table/couch, slide, 3-burner stove/oven, fridge, microwave, awning, air, furnace, two 30lb propane tanks, outdoor shower, BBQ, vent covers, no smoking, no pets, towed from Calgary new & never moved since, ex. cond., will sell fully equipped, asking $15,000.

(250)426-4015

Sport Utility Vehicle

2006 Mallard 21’ travel trailer, sleeps 5, great cond., $11,000 obo. (250)919-7580

1996 Ford Explorer, 171,263 km, very little rust, $2000.

(250)422-3359

We’re at the heart of things™

2008 28-1/2’ Passport Ultra Lite travel trailer, 1/2 ton towable, hardwall, all options, slide (couch, sink & stove), new tires, ex. cond., road ready, everything works, $13,500 firm, includes hitch 1(250)402-6663 2011 Lance camper 1181, slide out, full bathroom, winter package, solar, loaded, like new, $27,000 obo. (250)4269832 2013 22 Ft Springdale camper. Used once, a/c, awning, 3 bunk beds, queen bed, winterized, $15,900. To view in Invermere Call (403)801-9284 2013 Jayco Travel Trailer, 19’, Ultralite, one slide out, sleeps 4, extended warranty, brand new, $21,000. (250)489-8401 33 Ft, 1998 Four Winds Class A sport motor home. Gas motor, generator, air cond, back up monitor, new awning, all new blinds. Excellent condition. 27,000 miles. $20,000.

Kar dolly extra. In Creston.

(250)428-6284 or (250)4283015

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Very Good Condition!

Many Upgrades Call for info (250)426-7988 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 engine. 4DR 4X4 green with PS/PB/Power windows, cruise control, winter rated tires, trailer hitch. In excellent condition with 330,000 Km . $4800 OBO 250-430-7446 1999 Chev Blazer SUV, good cond., 239,263km, 4WD, auto, sunroof, 31 10.50 R15 LT tires, clean, V6, $4000 obo.

(250)427-3040 (250)427-6376

Recreational/Sale 1984 Bonair tent trailer, new tires, all canvas replaced, great shape, moving, must sell, $1500 obo.(250)426-6776

2 wheel Drive, rebuilt motor, $4000 OBO. (250)426-4637

1998 Chev 3/4 ton 4x4, single cab, 454 Vortec engine, manual, bumper with 8000 lb winch, boat rack & drybox, $5000 obo. (250)349-5478 1998 Ford F150 4x4, 4.2L, 5-spd, 170,000km, shortbox, canopy, $6000 obo. Call (250)428-9884 1999 Dodge Dakota, V6, 5-spd, 4x4, good runner, $3500. (250)423-0328 2000 Chev Astro van, body & interior good, good mechanically, $2200 obo.

Call (250)420-1897 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab 4x4, $5200 obo. Call (250)426-8032 2002 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, auto, 205,000km, 4-dr, air, very clean, $6900 obo.

(778)517-5084

2004 Nissan Quest, 3.5 SL. V-6, auto, 155,000kms. New brakes, new all season tires, stow away 3rd row seats, excellent condition. Asking $8,500. (250)421-0252 2006 Chev Silverado 2500HD with canopy, auto, 4X4, 158,000 km. $10,500.

(250)420-7545 2006 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, V8, auto, a/c, 260,000km, well maintained, receipts for new parts, $15,000. (250)426-8591 2006 Pontiac Montana, 7 seater, 164,557 kms. $6000 or near offer. (250)426-3526 2008 DODGE Ram, 3500, 4x4 crew cab, loaded w/8’ box, $30,000. Good used work trucks. 1(250)427-6199

LIKE NEW! 9ft awning. loaded, inside/outside shower, $9,900 250-428-4079 cell: 250-435-0234

Hunter’s Special, older 8-1/2’ Vanguard camper, new jacks, good shape, $700.

Call (250)422-3346

2008 Buick Enclave CXL, 141,000 km, fully loaded, twin skylight/sunroof, new winters, tan with leather seats, Navigation/On Star, immaculate, $19,900.

(250)919-8564

F-250 4x4 Ford 1999, In mint condition, 213,000 km’s.

Titan V8, fully loaded Lariat.

All leather & electric interior.

New Kenwood sound system. ( Bt & MX ) Body in great shape.

5 new tires, Full tow package new box rack, box liner.

Very clean truck. $4800 obo.

(250)432-9383 or rockymtboy1@gmail.com Reduced; 2002 GMC Duramax, 2500 HD, extra cab, short box, 218,000kms, new injectors, newer tires and brakes, excellent condition, looks and drives like new. $14,000. 1 (250)428-9606

REDUCED 2003 Pontiac Montana, mid night blue, extended van, cloth seats, pw/pl/pm, pwr sliding door, power driver seat, auto load leveler with air pump compressor, hidden hitch tow, 4 Michelin summer tires, 2 brand new Toya winters, 2 Blizzak winters, all on rims.

291,000 km. $2450 OBO. (250)417-2588

Utility Trailers Flatdeck trailer, 16’x8’, heavy duty, double axle, new tires & spring shackles, $3500 obo.

(250)489-5798 Tandem utility trailer, flatdeck, 8x16, $2200. (250)4176893

Tow rope, 4-adult life jackets, motor flusher, Merc oil drain pump, anchor 15lb, all for $150. (250)426-8508

2009 Silverado , reg cab, long box, 2WD, auto, vortec V6, new brakes,and windshield , good winter tires. $4600 takes it.(250)428-0108 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, Laramie Edition, fully loaded, leather interior, 167,000 km, 4’’ lift, chrome pkg, $24,000.

(250)919-0837 2010 Ford F-150, 4x4 ext cab, loaded. Also other good used trucks. 1 (250)427-6199 2012 Black F350 XLT 4x4 Crew cab, 3” lift, fender flares, headache rack, box rails, toolbox, custom seat covers, custom rims, 35” Toyo mudders, 6.2L gas, V8, 97,000 km, asking $22,000. (250)421-0195

2011 Chev Traverse LT, 60,000km, AWD, 8-passenger, 2-1/2 yrs left on extended warranty, never winter driven, ex. cond., $25,500.

(250)342-6968 Windermere

New Year, New Price

Boat Accessories

2009 Chev Silverado 1500 Extra cab 4x4, immaculate cond., 134,000km, $18,000 obo (250)428-9606

ADVENTURER CAMPER

2014 Silver F150 4x4 XLT Crew cab, full load, off road package, V8, 3” lift kit, 33” Toyo mudders, custom rims, custom exhaust, fender flares, smoked lights, push bar & light bar, purchased one year ago, 22,000 km, mint, asking $41,000. (250)421-0195

1997 1500 Dodge Sport,

2002 Explorer Limited, V8, w/trailer tow package, ex. cond., $3750. (250)426-7354

FIND A NEW PET IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

1991 Dodge Ram Cummins diesel & 2010 Adventure camper.

140 watt solar panel, television, skylight, surround sound stereo system inside & out. $24,999 obo for both.

(250)427-6806

1993 Chev Silverado 1500 Ext cab 2x4, 350 cu.in., 4-spd auto, hard cover, running boards, Michelins, tow package, 288 K, runs great, $1900 obo.

(250)402-6043 Creston

2002 Chevy Trail Blazer 4x4, 192,000 kms, remote start, like new winter tires, 5 passenger, $4700 OBO. (778)517-2218

Off Road Vehicles

2011 CanAm 800, winch, fairing, alum skid plates, tracks and snow blade. 560kms. $12,000. (250)428-8749

Transportation

Quick Sale, 2000 Sportsman model 300,30’ Travel Trailer, fully loaded with slide & Arizona room, new fridge (2012), 3 burner stove, a/c, full bathroom, tv hook up, radio, queen bed, 2 bunks, pull out sofa, sleeps 6-8. Asking $8000 OBO. (250) 229-4265

1200 mint.

2010 Dinli Centhor, red, 700cc ATV, trunk, winch, 500km, $5500. (250)428-7305

Transportation

Recreational/Sale

2009 Honda Goldwing, nav, audio, CB, other extras, call in evenings, (250)428-4301 HD Sportster factory custom, 5400 km, (250)426-7710

Transportation

1992 26’ Wilderness, front kitchen, twin beds, newer fridge, hot water tank, awning, sofa folds down to bed, ex. cond., $6000 obo.

Call (250)489-1948 1996 29’ Corsair 5th Wheel, very good cond., polar package, 3-way fridge 4-burner stove w/oven, dinette, asking $8000 obo. (250)344-7636 or (250)344-0111

1966 Chrysler Windsor, $5500 obo.

(250)429-3937

1997 Camaro 30th Anniversary Edition, black, V6, auto, loaded, 30,000km on new motor, $4700 obo. (250)428-7454

Transportation

If you see a wildfire, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

1-800-222-TIPS

Boats 10-1/2’ Fiberglass pontoon boat with double hull, oars, life jackets, 28 lb thrust Minnkota like new in the box,trailer with spare tire, $1250.OBO Call (250)428-9145 16’ Open Bow inboard/outboard, EZ-Load trailer, ready to go, some accessories, $6000. (250)427-4987 Boat & trailer, 24’ Fiberform Cabin Cruizer, inline 6 GMC, ready to go! At Moyie, reduced to $3900 obo. (250)829-0708 Kicker motor. (250)426-7710 Variable speed prop. 14 to 19 variable pitch, $250. Call (250)426-5577

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Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com www.jonesboysboats.com

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Friday, January 8, 2016 Kootenay News Advertiser

Volunteer of the Year nominations

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RDEK Board Chair, Rob Gay.

If you know an outstanding volunteer in one of the rural areas in the region, the RDEK wants to hear from you!

Nomination forms are now available for the 2016 Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year and, as it has in past years, the Regional District will once again be honouring one outstanding volunteer from each of its six Electoral Areas.

“Our Volunteer of the Year program recognizes an individual or couple from each of our Electoral Areas and gives us the opportunity to pay tribute to them and to all the volunteers who give selflessly to contribute to the spirit, culture and people of their communities,” said RDEK Board Chair, Rob Gay. Nominees must be a resident of an Electoral Area and make

City seeking members for advisory committees

voluntary contributions to their community.

Nomination forms can be filled out or downloaded from the RDEK website (www.rdek.bc.ca) and can also be picked up at the Cranbrook and Columbia Valley RDEK offices, and from the Electoral Area Advisory Commissions.  The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

There are opportunities for public participation and involvement in the City of Cranbrook advisory committees listed below.

Membership is open to residents of the City of Cranbrook.

Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee The committee examines the issues related to urban deer within the boundaries

of the City of Cranbrook and continues to maintain and monitor an ongoing management plan and report to Council. Two positions are available.

Wellness and Heritage Committee The Wellness and Heritage Committee provides advice to Council on priorities for planning and policy development with regards to sports, arts,

leisure, culture, heritage, parks, and recreation facilities and activities. OneYouthpositionisavailable.

Terms of Reference for all the committees and the Volunteer Application Forms are available on the City’s website at www.cranbrook.ca.

Applications will be accepted at City Hall (attention Kelly Thorsteinson) or by email thorsteinson@cranbrook.ca , no later than Friday, January 22, 2016 at 4 p.m. local time.

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General Motors of Canada will pay two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two biweekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between January 5 and January 11, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $4,950/$12,000 is a combined total credit consisting of $750/$1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive) and a $4,200/$11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 FWD and 2015 Sierra HD gas models (excluding 1SA 4x2), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,200/$11,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ $10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Double Cab 2WD Kodiak Edition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $250 Kodiak Double Cab 2WD cash credit, and $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $250 and $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 or 2016 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and January 11, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra 1500 and HD); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierra models. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.

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