Castlegar News, January 21, 2016

CASTLEGAR NEWS Thursday, January 21, 2016

Looking back — and ahead with Mayor Chernoff

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Tuesday, the Stanley Humphries Secondary School Junior Boys Rockers basketball team triumphed over the Mt. Sentinel Wildcats 60-15. Guard Morgan Lynn scored 19, and forward Kyle Hadikin and guard Daniel D’Onofrio scored eight points each. This was the Rockers’ ninth regular game of the season; they have eight wins and one loss so far.

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A local woman found guilty in December of bank robbery but not yet sentenced, has been charged with drug possession and breaching her bail conditions.

Krista Kalmikoff, 27, is now in custody.

She faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance. The offences were alleged to have occurred in Salmo on Jan. 8.

She appeared in provincial court Thursday afternoon for a hearing at which Crown counsel intended to ask that her bail be revoked because of the new charges, but the matter has been put off until Feb. 2.

One condition of Kalmikoff ’s bail was that she live under the supervision of her grandmother until she is sentenced sometime this spring.

Kalmikoff ’s lawyer, Blair Suffredine, told Judge Donald Sperry that if Kalmikoff ’s bail is not revoked and she is not taken into custody until sentencing, there would be nowhere for her to go because her grandmother is ill and awaiting surgery and Kalmikoff ’s mother is also unable to supervise her because of her work.

Suffredine asked the court for more time to try to find a living situation for Kalmikoff, and agreed that she should remain in custody until then.

Last month a jury found Kalmikoff guilty of five of six charges she faced, including two counts of robbery stemming from hold-ups at the Nelson and District Credit Union and Kootenay Currency Exchange.

Her co-accused, Andrew Stevenson, is serving a ten-year prison sentence for his role in the same crimes.

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Monday’s city council meeting was held in a new venue. Stanley Humphries Secondary School hosted the meeting during school hours, which saw over 60 students along with staff in attendance. Council has been working on coordinating this meeting for quite some time with the idea of reaching out to the youth in the community and getting them involved in local issues.

Mayor Chernoff opened the meeting by welcoming the students and thanking Principal McKenzie. “Council is pleased to bring this meeting to our next generation of voters,” he said. “It is our hope that by hosting the meeting at Stanley Humphries we will start to bridge the gap between our youth and the city.

The voice of your generation needs to be heard and we welcome you with open arms. Together we can build a community that is inclusive.”

In keeping with the idea of connecting with the youth, council made sure that several related issues were on the agenda. A $200 grant to Turning Pointe Dance Company was approved to assist with travel expenses related to attending dance competitions in the spring.

Also approved was an increase in the dollar amount to the three scholarships that the city awards each year for Castlegar students from Stanley Humphries Secondary School and the

Kootenay Columbia Online Learning Centre heading to post secondary schools immediately following graduation. The previous amount of $500 was increased to $600.

Council decided in favour of purchasing a half page ad in the Stanley Humphries 2016 year book for the cost of $225.

The yearbook production is funded solely through sponsor ads and yearbook sales.

When it came time for question period, one brave student approached the microphone. Rory Walton requested that the city look into installing lights at some ball fields in Kinnaird.

“During the ball season, the sun gets behind the mountain and we can only play five innings,” he said. Transportation and Civic Works committee chair Deb McIntosh replied they would refer the matter to the department to see what possibilities there might be and to get an idea of what kind of a budget would be involved.

Councillor Florio Vassilakakis worked on organizing the meeting and was pleased with the results. “I am happy to see the turn out. It was nice to see as many kids as we had,” he said. “They came and it looked like a lot of them were really paying attention. We brought the meeting into this forum so these kids could have an opportunity to see what happens.

A lot of them have never seen any part of a council meeting, they don’t know what the process is. Now they have seen what the process is.”

School board developing Castlegar real estate market holds steady district directions CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

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School District 20 is currently working on developing district directions, a strategic plan that will help guide district decisions for the next three to four years.

The board hasn’t gone through the strategic planning process since 2003, so on Nov. 2, the board began the process by hosting an event for staff.

“We had representatives from the KCTU — the Kootenay Columbia Teacher’s [Union] — from the CUPE, principals, vice-principals, teachers.

So we had almost 200 people,” said Teri Ferworn, board of education chair.

The board asked teachers and staff about what they wanted to see in the classroom, and asked teachers what kind of involvement they’d like to see from parents.

“Teachers were saying things like, ‘Make sure your child has a good night’s sleep. Make sure they come with breakfast in their belly. Make sure they do their homework.

Make sure you read to them,’” said Ferworn.

The process of developing the district directions will eventually include parents, students and the

general public.

The first opportunity for parents to participate in contributing to the district directions will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kootenay-Columbia Learning Centre Trail campus (2001 Third Ave.), in the gym. PACs can select up to eight parents from their school to attend (DPAC can select up to four parents) and must then forward their names to Donna Nicoletti at dnicoletti@ sd20.bc.ca by Thursday, Jan. 21.

“We’re going to ask them the same [types of ] questions we asked the teachers,” said Ferworn. “What does a teacher look like? What do you want your child’s teacher to be like?”

High school students will also have a chance to share their input sometime after the board finishes speaking with parents. The general public will most likely have a chance to attend a meeting sometime in March, and the whole process should be finished

by June.

“We’ll set a mission statement and a vision, and then we’ll set a few goals to be achieved over the next three to five years,” said Ferworm.

The mission statement, vision and goals will then guide the board in making decisions and setting its budget.

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Castlegar real estate sales stayed consistent in 2015.

Derek Sherbinin, broker for Century 21, said sales in the Castlegar area are divided into sales within the city limits and sales in the outskirts of Castlegar, and sales within city limits were actually down by 21 per cent; however, sales on the outskirts were up 35 per cent.

Both number and volume of sales were down 21 per cent within city limits and up 35 per cent on the outskirts, suggesting that the average sale price ($275,000 in 2015 within city limits, and $291,000 on the outskirts) didn’t change very much.

Lorene MacGregor, broker and owner of RE/MAX Home Advantage, said that the average sale of a home went up by about $5,000 this year, but overall that represents less than a 2 per cent increase.

She also said that RE/ MAX sold 30 per cent more homes this year that they did last year.

Sherbinin said that houses that sold within city limits in 2015 also sold 10 per cent faster than they did in 2014. The average time to sell in 2015 was 98 days.

“And that’s probably because we had 20 per cent [fewer] listings in 2015 compared to 2014,” he said.

But the overall picture was one of stability and consistency.

“The interesting thing about the Castlegar market in particular is that it’s especially — if you took a five or six year snap shot of the market — it’s remarkably consistent. So you know, you’ll always have small variations in the market, but no drastic inflation or deflation,” said Simon Laurie, broker for Castlegar Realty.

Laurie said that sales for Castlegar Realty were steady in 2015.

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MP opens constituency office CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

MP Richard Cannings has a new constituency office in Castlegar.

The office is located at 1695A Columbia Ave. in the Century 21 building, with an entrance off Columbia Ave. Cannings’ schedule for visiting the office has yet to be finalized, as it needs to be planned around the House of Commons calendar, but Gina Petrakos, constituency assistant, will be in the office Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help people with any concerns. She’ll also be available by appointment on Mondays.

Petrakos says one of the things she can help people with is passport applications.

“If [people] are in a hurry for instance, they need to make sure their applications are filled in properly.

We go over them with a fine-tooth comb and make sure they’re filled in properly so there’s no delays incurred,” explains Petrakos.

People still have to mail their own passports, but Petrakos says applications can be addressed to the MPs section, and that way if there are any problems, the passport office will call the constituency office instead of mailing the application back.

Petrakos can also help anyone who needs help with their CPP, old age security or unemployment insurance.

“We have a direct MP line to Service Canada, so if someone is stuck in the system, can’t get the information they need, or you know, something’s not happening quite right, we can call and … they’ll pull up their file right away and let us know where things are at,” she says.

The office can also help with immigration. They can’t help anyone “jump the queue” but they can help people work through any snags that might come up.

For activists, Petrakos can also help make sure that petitions are admissible in the House of Commons.

“A lot of times people type up a petition and circulate it and gather all kinds of signatures and they’ve completely done it wrong, so it’s not admissible in the House of Commons. So we like people to make sure that their work is not going to be pointless,” she says. “This is a non-partisan office, so we help anybody. It doesn’t matter whether we agree with their petition, or disagree with.”

Those who’d like to contact the office can call 250-365-2792 or 1-800-667-2393, or fax 250-3652793, or stop by during office hours.

Those who would like to write Cannings can do so by email at Richard.Cannings@parl.gc.ca or by regular mail at 1695A Columbia Ave., Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J1 or at House of Commons, Ottawa, ON, K1A OA6, postage free. Petrakos recommends keeping to one topic per letter and all personalized letters will receive a personalized reply.

New year for City of Castlegar

A Q&A conversation with Mayor Lawrence Chernoff BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

Castlegar News recently spent some time with Mayor Lawrence Chernoff to get his thoughts on 2015 and his hopes for 2016.

Castlegar News: 2015 was a busy year for the City of Castlegar. Of everything that happened in Castlegar last year, what were you the most excited about?

Mayor Lawrence Chernoff: The [wind storm in June that knocked out trees and power throughout the community]. Mainly because, from my point of view, I look at it and see what it did to the community. The disaster did take place. I’m not excited about the damage, but what it did for the people of the community. It kind of brought everybody together; whether it was our public works, Fortis and their contractors, the whole community neighbour to neighbour. When this thing happened everybody just kind of pulled together. I thought the [recovery] ran really smoothly and everybody did such a great job. It was about neighbours and the community.

It was such a pride builder in the community. We all pulled together and did a great job. It was just pleasing to me to see we did that.

CN: What 2016 projects or initiatives are you most excited about?

LC: The big thing is the extension to the Millennium Park. It has become a showcase for us, and allowing that park to grow is absolutely huge. To me it goes back to what we do for families in the community. It has an opportunity for everybody, it doesn’t matter whether you are a tot or a senior. It is an opportunity to build on what

we did with the ponds.

The other thing is Columbia Avenue. It is a grant related project. From the role of council, infrastructure plays a huge role in what we need to do, the core things. It would repave Columbia Ave. from 12th St. to 24th St. and put in new infrastructure where it is needed, like new water and sewer. We’ve submitted a design to the Ministry of Highways for approval.

CN: Were there any big hopes you had for the City of Castlegar in 2015 that didn’t work out?

LC: The biggest thing that continues to hang over us is airport reliability. We are constantly battling it and trying to find a solution. It is such a huge tool to the economic development of our communities. We’re still going ahead, but it’s just taking time. It gets frustrating.

We have reached out far and wide to try and find the solution to it. The control is really beyond us.

CN: What are your hopes for Castlegar in 2016?

LC: There is an opportunity for us to build. From the point of tourism and economic development there is great opportunity. We have stability from our big industries.

We are growing, I see more young families in this community than I have seen in a long time.

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No, I don’t make them. They really don’t make sense to me. [But the goal] is not to over tax the residents, it’s to give them the best we can. To give the best service we can provide for the dollar. The benefit really is in the long term. I think we build a future for our children and our grandchildren and for new residents to come to the community.

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If you take a number of prescription medications, ask our pharmacists to synchronize the quantities so they all can be refilled at the same time. It is convenient for you and also is a check on whether or not you are missing doses now and then. Medications work better if they are taken as the doctor orders.

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At this time of year we are reminded of the beautiful place in which we live: a winter wonderland surrounded by tree covered mountains situated high up top the Selkirk mountain range, a city located at the source of the mighty Columbia River.

We work and live here because we love the lifestyle that only this fantastic place can provide. Yet, we almost always forget that this same gorgeous setting, its terrain and weather, make our airport one of the most challenging to land at in North America.

I believe it’s time we celebrate where we live and stop poking fun at our airport’s disability.

She’s ours and ours to be proud of (even if we sometimes get stranded). The airport’s difficulties are a product of where we live and at present it’s a trade off that we all seem to believe is worth it.

During my first election campaign I made “fixing” the airport a key priority. I, like many of you, believed that council wasn’t doing enough to improve its reliability.

I found out quickly that that was simply not true. It is also not the case today. This is one of council’s top strategic priorities and we have doubled down our efforts. We are attacking this issue head on and from every possible angle. Tourism, economic development, healthcare, business and our holiday getaways depend on our ability to get this done.

Let’s focus for a moment on what we do have: a great modern facility, serviced by a major and well respected carrier that is kept safe and secure with passenger screening by Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.

The operation is self-sufficient and financially independent; one

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that is not reliant on the city’s taxpayers. Not many municipal airports can boast of the same.

This solid base lays the foundation for a positive future.

Some of you may still be wondering what we are doing. Because I agree too that the fluff written above still hasn’t answered your questions. Unfortunately, I can’t share with you everything we are working on because most of what we do do is confidential and it is so for good reason. No sense on showing everyone the cards you hold.

What I can tell you is this; the future of reliability at our airport depends on two things: RNP technology and carrier aircraft upgrades. For the city, this isn’t a money issue or as easy as buying something or installing any specific equipment. It is fairly complex. It is in part a technical one with Nav Canada and a corporate strategical one with Air Canada and other carriers.

The technology exists to let planes land here. Its a software/ hardware combination that uses

GPS. It’s called RNP. Our current cloud ceiling limits are at 3400 ft. The 0.3 implementation of RNP could drop those limits to around 1500 ft. This would allow more than 75 per cent of the current cancelled flights to land without issue. Further improvements to the 0.1 RNP implementation could get us down to 200 ft (similar to Kelowna and Cranbrook).

However, the other part of the solution lies in the aircraft itself.

Air Canada currently flys the Dash-8s into Castlegar and has no immediate plans to upgrade to the newer Q-400 in this market. The Q-400 has the built in hardware to use the RNP technology to land a plane. Both Air Canada and Westjet are adding more and more of these planes to their fleet. In addition, US air carriers and larger jets such as 737s already use RNP. This technology has been used worldwide in other difficult terrain airports.

None of this makes it less frustrating to see that “cancelled” notification when you are headed to visit family for the holidays or to relax on a beach in a sunny destination. We feel it too. We understand the implications of the reliability issue during these few winter months and are working hard to change it. We are going all-in.

In the meantime, let’s not mock ourselves. Let’s kibosh the word Cancelgar and embrace the fact that we live in such a beautiful place, albeit a slightly foggy, snowy and flightless one during a few short stretches this time of the year. It’s YCG. It’s the West Kootenay Regional Airport. And it’s ours.

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Making a clear choice for electoral change RICHARD CANNINGS From The Hill

Voters made clear choices for change in the federal election, and one of those choices was for electoral reform. The Liberals, NDP and Green parties all loudly pledged that the 2015 election would be the last held in Canada under the first-past-the-post voting system, and those parties collectively received nearly two-thirds of the popular vote in the election.

Why did these promises resonate with most Canadians? Because too many feel that their vote doesn’t count in the present system. The recent federal election resulted in a large Liberal majority, despite the fact that the Liberals only received 39 per cent of the popular vote. Coincidentally, this was the same level of popular vote that gave the Conservatives a strong majority in Ottawa in the 2011 election. The time for an electoral system that better reflects the views of Canadians is long overdue.

The NDP ran on a promise to bring in proportional representation — a system that would combine the geographical riding representation we have now with a selection of MPs based on overall popular vote. This would create a parliament where the proportion of MPs from each party would match the proportion of the popular vote received. While

some are concerned that this would create more minority parliaments, it can easily be shown that minority governments generally promote cooperation and collaboration among parties and work well in most democratic countries around the world.

The Liberals ran on a promise to simply change the electoral system, stating that they would consult Canadians in some manner to select an alternative to first-past-thepost. Justin Trudeau says he personally would like to see a preferential ballot, even though that system would create more false majorities instead of fewer.

We can only hope that the consultation process will settle on a new method that will be a significant improvement on the old one.

Before the House of Commons broke for Christmas, the Conservatives repeatedly called for the government to hold a referendum on this issue, claiming that this would be the only democratic way to choose a new electoral system.

And in a truly ironic twist, they recently threatened to block any electoral change bill in the decidedly undemocratic Senate.

I think Canadians have already signalled that the government should move ahead on electoral reform, joining over 90 per cent of the world’s developed countries that have abandoned first-past-the-post.

They want a new system that will make every vote count and fight political cynicism across the country. People are naturally skeptical — even afraid — of changing a system they know well. I like Nathan

Cullen’s suggestion to let the people decide whether to keep the new system after a couple of elections — then they’d be choosing based on knowledge, not on fear of the unknown.

On the office front,

phones have been installed in Penticton and will be installed in Castlegar on Jan. 21. If you’d like to get in touch with me and my staff, the numbers are: Penticton, 250-770-4480; Castlegar, 250-365-2972.

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The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.

The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.

The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent ○ aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent ○ aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent ○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent

○ picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent ○ triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent ○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl

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and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

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The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe)

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techniques.

Sunday, January 24, 2016 Start Time: 10:00 a.m. at the Viking Centre

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors.

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1. At Mallard’s Source for Sports in Castlegar, by Wednesday, January 20th 2. At the Viking Centre (Mud Lake), to the a[endant

by Sunday, January 17th 3. Online at the Zone 4 website, www.zone4.ca, by 6 pm, Saturday, January 23rd 4. Email Audrey at: trolloppet@gmail.com 5. At the Loppet start at Viking Centre, 8:30 - 9:30 am 6. InformaHon on routes and registraHon forms are also available on our website: www.castlegarnordic.ca

Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.

Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the

All parHcipants will receive a parHcipaHon award. Juice and snacks will be available at the finish. Please carry your own water for the Loppet and bring a mug for hot chocolate aSerwards.

THIS IS A PARTICIPATION EVENT, NOT A RACE. YOUR TIME WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INFORMATION.

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A Retrospective Walter Volovsek

This is another remarkable photo of the Merry Siding sawmill, the subject of last week’s essay.

The mill pond on McRae Creek is visible, from which logs were hauled along the jack-ladder to the sawmill floor. The dry-flume is seen head on, running down the slope now followed by the Mt. Gladstone Trail. The larger building in the background is the horse barn, and the smaller one, visible between it and the sawmill, is the Popoff residence.

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Resolutions stretched a bit Resolutions for the new year are easy to make— and also easy to break. As thinking individuals, each year most of us decide to set up a few aims and goals to work at during the year. Only a few of us will achieve what we set out to do.

Here are a few resolutions that may be more honoured in the breach than in the completion.

For example, I intend to lose 50 pounds of weight.

I will be so slim my friends won’t recognize me, and the slightest breeze along 24th Street will blow me off the sidewalk.

To lose the weight, I resolve to stop eating entirely and to walk 20 miles a day. I’ve got to do this because I’ve tried eating tiny portions of food and working out three or four times a week.

After three months of discipline and endurance, I’ve lost one pound.

That’s my big resolution for the year, but I’m happy to imagine a few resolutions that Castlegar businesses and institutions might put in place.

For example, Kalawsky Enterprises resolves to finance at least one additional car sales lot—be it Volkswagen, Mazda, or Ford. To do so, they may have to purchase another large property on Columbia Avenue.

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cause they’ve had a quiet year, councillors are looking forward to the flack from the chosen neighbourhood.

Council intends to pay for the new trail by installing “happy” meters along the way. If you’re enjoying your hike or your run or your bike ride, you can pause long enough to drop a bit of cash into these non-parking meters. People in the neighbourhood will receive a leaflet with their tax notice telling them how they can donate to the trail fund.

Expansion ahead—Castlegar Sculpture Walk resolves to double its number of sculptures in 2016. Their new motto will be “a statue on every corner.” Recently, they turned down the idea of “a statue on selected rooftops,” starting with City Hall.

A new promotional approach will be used by Sculpture Walk in 2016. Every time a new sculpture is installed, giant hot-air balloons featuring photos of the Sculpture Walk committee will be released to float across the Castlegar skyline.

Something long needed—the Castlegar Cultural Society resolves to convince City Council and the Regional District of Central Kootenay that a performing arts centre in Castlegar is a

necessity. The Cultural group resolves to lobby both City Council and the Regional District to begin saving money for such a centre—not the $16 million dollar extravaganza a couple of wags once proposed, but a manageable enterprise.

With a theatre sometime in the future, Castlegar would then be able to invite traveling shows to stop here, and we could have decent dramas without having to travel. These local government authorities could set up reserve theatre accounts in their budgets that can be added to year after year. After all, if other council projects can be funded this way, why not a reasonablysized performing arts theatre?

The ever-expanding Westjet resolves that it will begin operating flights in and out of Castlegar, but it will not duplicate Air Canada’s routes.

Following the Mayor of Castlegar’s wish list, Westjet resolves to open flights to and from Spokane, Tri-Cities, and perhaps Seattle.

Apparently, the Mayor has convinced Westjet’s top brass that all sorts of travel groups, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts will venture north if flights can be counted on. And apparently, we will jump at the chance to fly to these spots just across the border.

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Students prepare to enter Junior Dragons’ Den CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

Junior Dragons’ Den is returning to the West Kootenays.

Put on by Community Futures Development Corporation since 2014, the competition is for youth from Grade 8 to post-secondary school and is based on the popular CBC show, Dragons’ Den. Asked what the idea behind the competition was, John Reed, junior initiatives coordinator for Community Futures of Greater Trail, said, “To create an opportunity for students to be creative, inventive, learn leadership skills. We’re big advocates of financial literacy, so it’s a really nice, fun challenging way for students to either create a business or to expand an existing business, if they have one.”

Youth submit applications pitching a business idea or a business improvement idea. Short listed applicants — five from each category, including Junior (Grades 8-10), Senior (Grades 11-12) and College/University/Trades — are then assigned a mentor from the local business community who will help them refine their business concept and turn it into a one-page business plan with financial statements. Those who make it this far will also have to create a video elevator pitch.

Students will only have so long to prepare, because they’ll have to present their business plans at a regional competition in Trail on Thursday, April 21, in front of a live audience and a panel of local business leaders.

The first, second and third place winners from each age category will be rewarded cash prizes and awards to go toward the startup costs of their business, or to expand their existing business.

“The cash prizing portion needs to go toward business start-up and/or expansion, and it can also go toward continuing education or tuition,” says Reed.

Winners of the regional competition will then advance to the Junior Dragons’ Den Championship 2016, also in Trail on Saturday, April 30, where they’ll face the winners from the other two regions.

Past winners include Eric Gonzalez, who has a video company, and Jordan Strobel, who runs Ebon Supply Company.

Reed says they anticipate receiving over 200 entries from the West Kootenay Boundary region alone this year. So far three students from Rossland, ten students from Nelson, over 60 students from Castlegar, and over 80 students from Trail are expected to apply.

Interested students can apply at juniordragonsden.com; the deadline has been extended to Tuesday, March 1.

Celebrate Family Literacy Week CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

The Castlegar and District Public Library is the place to be on Saturday, Jan. 23.

In celebration of Family Literacy Week, the library is not only having it’s winter book sale, but will also be holding a Living Library and will have the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBACL) in the house.

The winter book sale is being held by the Friends of the Library and there will be a preview for members of the Friends on Friday, Jan. 22, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The regular sale will being on Saturday at 10 a.m., and will continue on Sunday and Monday morning.

All books sales are by donation.

The Living Library will go from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.

“People can come check out a variety of experts in half hour time slots,” explains Laura Zaytsoff, librarian. “We have a writer, a bee keeper, a youth program coordinator, a seniors services program coordinator and someone from the West Kootenay Infant Development Program.”

People can ask specific questions or just have a casual conversation with the expert.

Those who check out a “living book” will be entered to win a $20 Kootenay Gallery gift card.

The CBAL event is also from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include story time and crafts, and last year they had a selfie-booth, which could make another appearance.

There will also be a consultant in the library on Saturday. Anyone who didn’t have the chance to fill out the library’s community survey can still give their input by coming in and speaking with Val Mayes who will have a table set up.

The Slocan Valley Rail Trail Society invites you to go skiing with them on Sunday, Jan. 31.

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Spend a day on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail This year the annual Day on the Trail will take place on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail on Sunday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This year the crew from the trail society will set up at the Winlaw station and trailhead. This time around the group will be hosting a ski waxing demo (even the newest skis can benefit) as well as offering some lessons in ski techniques that are sure to improve your skiing enjoyment.

If conditions allow, a track may be set up around the Winlaw school field for some fun races and games.

Everyone is invited to come out and take

in a self-directed ski on the scenic rail trail. Before and after your ski, there’ll be a bonfire as well as refreshments being offered by trail supporters from Winlaw school. It’ll be a great time to catch up on what’s been happening on the rail trail and check out the new snowmobile and groomer purchased last year with a major infusion of support by the Heritage Credit Union.

The Winlaw trailhead can be reached from Highway 6 in the Slocan Valley.

Watch for the large directional signs located on the highway.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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2016

This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly so) that run at the editor’s discretion. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to newsroom@castlegarnews. com, drop off at our office at Unit A - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or call us at 250-365-6397.

Upcoming Ongoing JANUARY CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Monday 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1 p.m. Crafts 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Line Dancing 7 p.m. Pool Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling Jan. 27, 10 a.m. Learning Centre Jan. 20, 10 a.m. Raspberry Hi Coffee 11:30 a.m. Euchre 1 p.m. Rummoli Thursday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling 1 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m. General Meeting Starting Jan. 14, 2 p.m. Tea Dance Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Crib CASTLEGAR VALENTINE’S MARKET: Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Castlegar and District Community Complex. Get all your Valentine’s shopping done in one place with over 25 vendors and crafters to choose from. Contact Samantha Thor-Larsen at samanthathorlarsen@hotmail.com.

PAINTING THE STARS! Feb. 2 to Mar. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join a discussion group on Tuesday evenings to listen, discuss and evolve. In partnership, St. David’s Anglican Church and Castlegar United Church welcome all who are interested in science (brain) and matters of spirituality (heart). Please email office@ castlegarunited.ca or phone 250-365-8337 to register. Space is limited. Please register early! For more information, see www.livingthequestions.com.

INTERNATIONAL CULTURE FESTIVAL: Family Day – Monday, Feb. 8 from 1:304:30 p.m. at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. This is an awareness fundraiser in support of the Castlegar Refugee Project which is organizing to bring a refugee family to the Castlegar area.

Admission: $2/person, $5/family or free with a larger donation. Come share your culture, food, art, traditions, music and more. For more info. Contact Julie Leffelaar at jdleffelaar@yahoo.ca or 365-5442.

GRAD REUNION: Mt. View 1966 - 50th Reunion — grads send contact info to mtview1966@gmail.com or call Dave Hutchings 250-477-4505

YOGA CLASSES for people living with MS are sponsored by the WKMS Society.

Classes are held at the Columbia River Yoga Studio and are free for members of the MS Society. Please contact Lonnie Facchina. Phone ( toll free) 1-800268-7582, ext.7259 or instructor Janice Ferraro, 250-365-5428.

TWIN RIVERS COMMUNITY CHOIR meets Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church basement (713 Fourth St.). Twin Rivers Community Choir is Castlegar’s community choir, a group of enthusiastic singers from all backgrounds and abilities. We love music and we love to sing.

Why not consider joining us?

USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY volunteers meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Interpretive & Training Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Drop in and browse through our gift shop for unique hand-crafted items.

GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH meets Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at the Resker Hall in Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Ave. Phone 250-365-6405 for more information.

CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. For a fresh gardening perspective and inspirations that will linger long after the meeting, stop in for a visit. Information: Wendy Eggleton at 250365-0150 or wendy.eggleton@icloud.com.

THE NEW LIFE CHURCH (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. and the meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church. For info phone 250-3657500.

1507 Columbia Ave Castlegar 250-365-2955 1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

clothing, furniture, electronics, silent auctions and much more. Donations are accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays only.

Open Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We also have a gift shop located in the Castlegar Health Clinic for new infant/kids clothing (250-304-1274). www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org

250-365-7956.

ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms.

Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday, 10:30 to noon. More info: 250-3653662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org

AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8-9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building). Contact Sydney at 250-608-1867.

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROPIN CENTRE: Monday, Food Bank , 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Drop-in centre, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday Drop-in centre, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227.

ROBSON SUNDAY MARKET Open EVERY Sunday 9am to 2pm.

Breakfast served until food runs out. Lots of crafts, collectibles, borscht, treats, and lots more! Call Kathy to book a table or for more info. 250.365.3796 Looking forward to seeing everyone out!!

SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, one-on-one tutoring. Free.

Call Corinne at 250-687-4714.

THE SHARING POT DINNER: The Sharing Pot Dinner serves hot dinners on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. downtown at the Cadet Hall. No charge.

BLUEBERRY BOTTLE DRIVE: Please drop off refundable bottles and cans at the Blueberry School. All donations go towards funding programs and events at the school.

ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP is located at 605 Columbia Ave. Stock includes clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, books, household items and sewing, knitting & craft supplies. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Big thanks to all our customers for their support!

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling through Castlegar Community Services, call 250-608-2254.

CASTLEGAR-ROBSON LEGION MEAT DRAW: Every Saturday in the Lounge, 4 to 6 p.m.

Guests must be signed in.

THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP is located at 210-11th Ave. downtown Castlegar (250365-7317), offering quality housewares,

TOPS GROUP meets every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Call

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CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA: Sunday at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-365-2738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250-359-7817); Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 250-359-7031); and Saturday at 8 p.m.

(Len at 250-365-7805).

CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB is now operating out of the Kinnaird Park Community Church building, Room 10. Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m.

COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY (CBAL) WINTER PROGRAMS: Community Learning Place Castlegar Library Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m.

Mother Goose (0-12 months old) Castlegar Library Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sponsored by Zellstoff Celgar Tech Learning Place Castlegar Seniors Centre January 27, February 3, 24 English Language Classes Castlegar Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (childminding on Thursdays) Settlement Services for Newcomers Contact Corinne at 250-687-4714 or castlegarsettlement@cbal.org ESL Family Time Kootenay Family Place Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon Scrabble Club Castlegar Public Library 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.

Second Tuesday of the month Family Literacy Week Events (Jan. 23-30): Free Sing & Swim for families with young children (sponsored by Zellstoff Celgar) Jan. 24, 3-4 p.m. at the Community Complex.

Registration required, please call 250-687-4983.

Family Literacy Fun! Castlegar & District Public Library Jan. 23rd 12-2 p.m.

Join us for fun activities, stories, songs, snacks, prizes and more!

250 365 6397

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Sports

Rebels lose to BV but beat GF

Dont miss the action!

JONATHAN SCHWARCZ Castlegar News

The race in the standings continue between the Rebels, the Nitehawks and the Border Bruins but after a weekend of games the Nitehawks continue to dominate over the Rebels and the Rebels continue to outplay the Border Bruins.

Friday, Jan. 15 saw the Rebels travel to Beaver Valley for a game in front of the Nitehawks’ hometown fans. The Beaver Valley team did not disappoint the crowd. They scored two goals, 16 seconds apart, eight minutes into the game. The Nitehawks’ line that included Tyler Ghiradosi and Braden Fuller scored both goals.

Tayden Woods then scored for the Rebels with eight minutes left in the first period, assisted by Carson Wornig and Chris Breese. However, the Nitehawks scored again with only 2:39 left in the period to give the Nitehawks a tidy 3-1 lead.

Beaver Valley started the second period with a goal by Jace Weeger assisted by Tyler Ghiradosi and Devin Ghiradosi with 18:32 showing on the clock. The Rebels fought back and on a power play opportunity; Daniel Petten sank one for the Rebels assisted by Tayden Woods and Carson Wornig at 13:13.

The Nitehawks were stacking up the penalties with a total of 16 minutes of penalty time for the second period alone. This gave the Rebels at one point a two-man advantage, which they did not capitalize on.

But they were able to score again on another power play with five minutes left in the second with a goal by Ed Lindsey, assisted by Daniel Petten. Lindsey had let loose a powerful snap shot which beat the Nitehawks goalie Tallon Kramer.

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KIJHL Standings The Nitehawks pushed hard; maybe too hard!

The Nitehawks also scored another goal on a power play at 7:36 left in the second period. With both teams scoring twice in the second period, the Nitehawks continued to have a two-goal lead over the Rebels. A sixth goal by the Beaver Valley team at 13:34 in the third period by Dylan Heppler, assisted

by Blake Sidoni and Nolan Percival, saw the Nitehawks lead stretch to three.

The score remained 6-3 for the remainder of the game. The Rebels had 37 shots on net; only four less than the Nitehawks 41 shots on the Rebels net. The Beaver Valley team had made more of those shots count. The Rebels were without both of their high goal getters: Nick Hendrick and Mike Bhatoa who were recovering from minor injuries.

Although the Nitehawks had fairly trounced the Rebels, Nitehawks head coach Terry Jones was not very content with his team’s performance. “Our lack of discipline was in direct correlation to them being in the game right to the very

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end.” He added, “They have a very good power play and a lot of good offensive players and if we’re going to continue to be undisciplined its going to be tight.”

Rebels head coach Jesse Dorrans was not happy with the Rebels defensive support of goalie Logan Sawka. “We gave him zero support.”

He also stated, “We had lots of shots but no second and third opportunities.” Dorrans added, “When you continually turn pucks over in the neutral zone and offensive blueline, you are probably going to give up a lot of odd man rushes.”

The Beaver Valley game may not have been a winner for the Rebels, but two days later they were back in winning form against the Grand Forks Border Bruins achieving a 5-4 victory in overtime.

The Rebels next home games are this weekend Jan. 22 and Jan. 23 with the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Friday and the Nelson Leafs on Saturday. Both games start at 7 p.m.

Come on out Castlegar and support your team!

MINOR HOCKEY WEEK

Castlegar Minor Hockey kicked off Minor Hockey Week, Jan. 17-24, by taking a photo to thank all of the volunteers and sponsors who support them during the season. Asked what they liked most about Minor Hockey many of the kids said they just liked being able to play hockey. One parent said being part of Minor Hockey is a good opportunity to meet people and be part of the community.

Chelsea Novak photo

EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-Kimberley Dynamiters 41 32 x-Creston Valley T. Cats 39 24 x-Fernie Ghostriders 40 23 x-Columbia Valley Rockies 40 23 Golden Rockets 41 4

L 5 12 13 17 34

T OT 0 4 1 2 0 4 0 0 1 2

PTS 68 51 50 46 11

GF/A +82 +47 +30 +7 -126

S W1 L1 W3 W2 L10

nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-Beaver Valley Nitehawks 41 29 x-Castlegar Rebels 39 25 Grand Forks Border Bruins 40 16 Nelson Leafs 41 17 Spokane Braves 41 5

L 8 12 20 23 32

T OTL PTS 2 2 62 2 0 52 0 4 36 0 1 35 0 4 14

GF/A +66 +38 -36 -26 -110

S W4 W1 L4 L2 L7

doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP x-100 Mile H. Wranglers 41 x-Kamloops Storm 41 x-Chase Heat 39 Revelstoke Grizzlies 39 Sicamous Eagles 41

W 25 25 22 19 8

L 11 11 12 17 26

T OTL PTS 1 4 55 1 4 55 3 2 49 1 2 41 2 5 23

GF/A +33 +29 +26 +12 -84

S W3 W1 L1 W1 L4

oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP x-Osoyoos Coyotes 39 x-Summerland Steam 40 Kelowna Chiefs 39 N. Okanagan Knights 40 Princeton Posse 40

W 29 26 18 11 9

L 8 12 18 22 28

T OTL PTS 1 1 60 0 2 54 2 1 39 3 4 29 2 1 21

GF/A +83 +37 -6 -32 -70

S W2 W4 L4 L1 W1

PTS 65 58 57 56 56 55 54 51 50 50

PIM 40 14 30 95 28 99 26 18 84 36

Scoring Leaders Player 1. Rainer Glimpel 2. Cole Keebler 3. Alec Wilkinson 4. Eric Buckley 5. Jordan Busch 6. Micheal Cardinal 7. Jared Marchi 8. Tayden Woods 9. Braden Fuller 10. Jace Weegar

Team OSO FER CVT KIM KIM CVR KIM CGR BVN BVN

GP 39 30 38 41 41 38 41 39 36 39

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The Stanley Humphries Secondary School Jr. Rockers won the junior boys basketball tournament held at SHSS over the weekend, defeating the LV Rogers team 64-25 in the final game.

Liam Ortega was chosen as Player of the Game, and Morgan Lynn was the high scorer, with 12 points.

“We were pretty much dominant from start to finish in this one,” coach Mike Lynn said, following the final game. “Good effort.

Solid effort defensively by the team, from one end to the other.”

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The Stanley Humphries Secondary School Jr. Coyotes won the junior girls basketball tournament held at SHSS over the weekend, defeating the JL Crowe team 36-28 in the final.

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Nelson/Castlegar Peewees win Castlegar tournament The Nelson/Castlegar Tier 3 PeeWee Rep hockey team travelled to Cranbrook last weekend to participate in a 10-team tournament featuring teams from Trail, Kimberley, Invermere, Fernie, Lethbridge, West Country, Okotoks, Spokane and the host Cranbrook.

The Nelson/Castlegar Leafs consist of Benjamin Haydu and Bryce Anderson in net, Chase MacKinnon, Connor Stainer, Mason Ouchi, and Simon Forrester on defense with wingers Dylan Moynes, Nathan Medeiros, Jackson Cousins, Devan Andrusak, Gavin Margerison, and Koby Upper centered by Dylan Watts and Reid Gerrand. Not participating in the tournament due to injury were centre Pax Arrowsmith and winger Alexander Andersen.

The Leafs went 2-1 in the round robin portion of the tournament and ended up with a goal differential which qualified them in third overall, enough to advance to the semi-final game early Sunday morning with the second place team from Trail. The Leafs started the game well, but were scored on twice in the first period.

The Leafs rallied and scored the next four goals, but couldn’t hold the lead as Trail scored two more in the third period. Forty

seconds into the four-on-four overtime, the puck was pushed behind the Trail goaltender, on a rebound from a point shot, sending the Leafs to the final against the host Cranbrook Kings.

The Kings finished the round robin with five out of a possible six points, placed first overall, and defeated the fourth place Spokane chiefs in the other semi-final game that morning. In a spirited final game, the Leafs scored two goals to take an early lead but allowed a Cranbrook goal late in the first period.

Defending the meagre one-goal lead proved too difficult, and Cranbrook evened the score early in the third. The Leafs regained momentum but couldn’t score in regulation resulting in a 2-2 tie.

The Leafs started the overtime four-on-three due to a residual Cranbrook penalty taken late in the third period.

Off the opening face off, Leafs left winger Nathan Medeiros picked up the loose puck, deked the Cranbrook defenceman, and scored off the crossbar to make the Nelson/Castlegar Leafs tournament champions. The success of the Leafs this past weekend was due to a good work ethic, commitment to team systems, and a dedication to team play.

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The Nelson Peewee Tier 2 team finished in first place at the tournament in Trail last weekend. Nelson lost their first game against Kamloops 9-7 but played strong on Saturday beating the Bantam Wildcats 7-0 and Portland 7-1. The boys advanced to the semi-finals on Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. against Kamloops winning 3-2

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Myron Nichol’s Castlegar rink won the Senior Mens Kootenay curling play downs in Grand Forks on the weekend to advance to the provincials in Richmond Feb. 15-21.

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Kootenay Savings Super League curlers came out on top of the Senior Men’s Kootenay Curling playdowns in Grand Forks on the weekend.

Castlegar skip Myron Nichol, with third Bill van Yzerloo, second Garry Beaudry, and lead Richard Faunt of Trail came back after a Draw 1 loss to Tom Shypitka rink to win the playdowns and advance to the BC Senior Mens championship.

Nichol lost to the Shypitka rink from Elkford 7-5 in the opening draw, but went on to reel off wins over the Scott Peet rink from Creston, 9-1, took down Don Bedard of Grand Forks, 9-2, and then faced Shypitka in the final where they had to win twice to advance.

In the first match, the teams needed an extra end before Nichol made a great final shot to eke out a 5-4 victory.

In the winner-take-all match, with the game tied at one, Nichol scored two in the fourth to go up 3-1.

Then things fell apart for the Elkford foursome, when Shypitka’s final shot was wide and wrecked on the guard to give Nichol a steal of four on their way to an 8-1 victory.

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The Castlegar and District Curling Club hosted special guests from Area J this week. (L-R): Directors from Area J Jeff Grant, Paul Tupholme, Scott Moorey and Rick Smith accepted an invitation to tour the curling rink and see for themselves how the Columbia Basin Trust grant money is being spent. All curlers in the Castlegar Curling club benefit greatly from the support Area J provides. With community support, the Castlegar Curling Club continues to be a great place to be. All members of the community are invited to try curling. Tuesday night curling allows anyone of any age to drop in at 6:30 p.m. and throw some rocks.

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The missing lynx Blaire Smith and Tara Robinson Second year Recreation, Fish, and Wildlife students

Most Canadians have never seen a lynx in the wild, but we do know that they’re out there. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for our neighbours to the south.

Few Americans will ever see a lynx in the wild but in their case, it’s because the lynx just aren’t there. The lynx in the US are in such low numbers that they are listed as an endangered species.

Lynx populations have dwindled due to habitat fragmentation and trapping practices. Climate change may have also started to affect their survival. Canadians should be paying attention to the declining lynx communities in the United States. Although the lynx populations in Canada are currently listed as “of least concern” we need to be careful that what has happened to the species in the US doesn’t happen here.

The Canadian lynx is one of three wildcat species in North America, which also include cougars and bobcats. Lynx and bobcats are similar in appearance and size, weighing up to 40 lbs, whereas cougars are much larger and can weigh up to 180 lbs. The main identifiable difference between lynx and bobcats is their leg and paw size. Lynx have large paws and long hind legs which allow them to leap and move easily through snow. Lynx are less adaptable than the other cats, depending on forested areas that provide hiding spots for denning and hunting for their almost exclusive meal of choice: snowshoe hare.

In the US, trapping for their fur and hunting for sport or as a pest has gone on for a very long time driving their numbers down. The cat’s thick soft fur has long been valued by trappers. Currently, trapping is not allowed in the lower 48 states because they simply don’t have enough for sustainable trapping.

Habitat loss and fragmentation in the US is also adding to the problems for lynx. The cats require forested habitat which humans have impacted through many different types of development. Activities such as logging, housing developments, and winter recreation break up appropriate habitat and hinder lynx ability to effectively hunt or move through their territory.

There are still pockets of lynx populations in the United States, but it is questionable if those populations will be able to grow and successfully seed new populations.

Canada continues to have sustainable populations and as such still allows trapping and hunting. In the lynx’s favour, the pelt is now worth a fraction of what it once was, so there is less hunting pressure today. However, trapping and hunting can still be very damaging to their populations if not properly managed. Lynx populations naturally go through highs and lows, typically following 1 year behind the 4-year snowshoe hare cycle. During the years when lynx numbers are already low, trapping and hunting can be very damaging.

The effects of climate change are another factor that may be impacting lynx levels in the US. Lynx rely on a long snow season to take advantage of their snowshoe-paws when hunting in snow. It is believed that recent years of poor snow levels are a result of climate warming which would negatively affect the snow advantage of lynx. This may be causing the cats to move northward in search of new habitat and a more reliable snowpack.

It seems the US is now playing catch-up with their management strategies for recovering lynx populations. Canada may be a great source from which to transplant lynx into the states, but we also need to be wary and learn from the management mistakes made in the US. Blaire Smith and Tara Robinson are second year Recreation, Fish, and Wildlife students at Castlegar’s Selkirk College.

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Nearly a year after being born with a heart defect, Shaylynn Huss is doing well.

Baby Shaylynn was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome and had to have open heart surgery when she was just three days old.

Because of Shaylynn’s condition, she and her parents, Kam and Madaline Huss, stayed in Vancouver for months, with Kam and Madaline staying at Ronald McDonald House.

Though Shaylynn now appears to be in good health, less than two weeks after Castlegar News first reported on her initial surgery, she suffered a stroke and cardiac arrest. Her parents were told that she might no make it.

“It was actually a really scary situtation,” said Madaline.

Only one month old, Shaylynn needed another surgery, but doctors didn’t feel she’d be able to survive it. They needed Shaylynn to make it another 6-8 weeks before it would be safe to perform the necessary operation.

With her parents by her side, Shaylynn made it to her surgery and was eventually allowed to return home to the Kootenays.

No one would have ever guessed that Shaylynn had been so close to death as she bounced around at a local coffee shop on Tuesday afternoon.

“She’s doing great,” said Madeline.

The only sign that something might be amiss was Shaylynn’s reaction to being photographed. She seemed a little frightened having a stranger point a camera at her, even with mom and dad beside her.

This prompted Kam to share a story about Shaylynn staying with her grandmother who works as a nurse.

Seeing grandma in her scrubs upset Shaylynn and it took her some time to accept this was still her grandmother. She’s not a big fan of hospitals or anything

Baby Shaylynn with dad, Kam Huss, and mom, Madaline Huss.

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Shaylynn will always need to be seen by cardiac specialists as her heart condition will need to be monitored closely as she grows. The family will need to continue making trips to Vancouver or Kelowna where there is a full cardiac centre. So far, her growth and development haven’t been affected by her illness and Madaline proudly reports that she is hitting all her milestones.

She’s energetic, loves to dance, can nearly walk, and knows a handful of words already.

Days before her first birthday she’ll have a checkup in Kelowna, just to make sure that her heart is looking good.

Kam and Madaline would like to thank everyone who has supported them with thoughts and prayers, and with donations to help the family with expenses.

“It’s through family and the support of them that she’s able to be here with us,” said Kam. Those who’d like to learn more about baby Shaylynn, or who would like to make a donation to the family, can visit Shaylynn’s Facebook page, I Heart Baby Shaylynn.

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Faith Foundations There is an urban legend about NASA using millions of dollars during the space race of the 1960s to develop a pen that would write in the weightlessness of outer space while the soviets simply gave out pencils. Years ago scribes were tasked with the duty of copying the scriptures word for word, one copy at a time. Can you imaging the arduous nature of that job?

But what really changed our world was the invention of the printing press by Gutenberg around 1440. Now we could actually mass produce books. Think of what that did to spread of the Word of God. Suddenly average

people could actually own a Bible.

Over the course of history the Bible has been dramatically affected by technology. Each technological advance made the Word much more available and greatly reduced the cost. Today we have several free apps for our phones, tablets or computers. We have unprecedented availability to not only various translations of the Bible but also sermons, Bible studies, commentaries and many hermeneutical (Bible study) tools that in days past pastors would save their entire lives just to own.

But, and it’s a big but, what has this done for us? In some ways it has simply polarized our use of the Bible. For those of us who want to take advantage of these advances it is fabulous. We can read, study, highlight and write notes in Bible study by simply picking up our phone. Wow! But for others the old adage rings true, “familiarity breeds contempt.”

We have such great access that we listen to one of the enemy’s best lies, “it will always be there, relax, read, study or appreciate it later.”

Historically men aand women have died for the sake of wanting to share the news of the Bible. And for some today, they could simply not care less about it.

The key message of the Bible that encompasses the entire 66 books of the Bible is “a Righteousness revealed to mankind by God in Christ.” What we do with that truth found in the person of Jesus Christ will literally determine where we will spend eternity as well as dramatically affect how we live our present lives. Because of the availability of the Bible some will simply ignore that truth to their own peril. Here is the question that should guide us: if over hundreds of years millions of people entrusted themselves to the truth of the Bible, if the Bible has been and continues to be the absolute best seller year after year, if literally billions of people believe this, should I as a minimum not investigate for myself to see if it’s true? Because if it is, eternity hangs in the balance, I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.

Janet Kathleen Neumann May 10, 1947- January 14, 2016

Janet Kathleen Neumann, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly.

Jan was born in Lac La Biche, Alberta to Margret and Ernest Brooks. She married her husband Herb Neumann on May 20, 1967 in Rossland, BC. Before long they began their family and devoted their life to their 3 beautiful children. The family later moved from Rossland to Castlegar where they made their family home. Jan was a stay at home mom until her children were older and in school, she then went back to school and completed the Long-term Care Aide Course. Jan then worked for Castlegar Home Support for 17 ½ years, where she was an active union member and an advocate for the elderly. Jan devoted her life to her family and friends. Coaching and assisting in her children’s softball and baseball, as well as being a dedicated hockey mom were important moments in Jan’s life. Jan was involved in the local 581 Air Cadets Squadron, a member of Pythian Sisters and the Castlegar Legion Ladies Auxillary.

Janet is predeceased by her parents Margret and Ernest, husband Herb, mother-in-law Lil, father-in-law Otto, brothers Ernie, Bob, Archie and sister Evelyn.

She is survived by her daughters Deanna(Will), Darla, and son Brent(Kim), grandchildren Jordyn, London and Rowen, as well as her brothers, Jim (Bessie), Reginald (Joyce), Alvin (Sonia), and her sister, Linda (Ernie) and their families.

Jan will be remembered for her big blue eyes, sharp wit and her passion for life. Jan will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to know her.

A service will be held on January 22 at 2pm at the New Life Assembly 602 7th Street Castlegar BC. On behalf of the family we want to thank all who cared for her and for their support during this difficult time.

With heavy hearts the family of Thomas Anthony Shaman of Pass Creek wishes to announce his unexpected passing at his home on Friday, January 15, 2016 blessed with 52

Tom was born in Kitchener, Ontario on May 29, 1963 to parents Rose and Tony Shaman.

In 1997, Tom married Tara Dawn Decourcy and the couple raised two children. He was a talented timber framer who cleared and homesteaded his own land and created two beautiful homes for his family guided by his heart, skills and wacky ideas. Tom’s passions included mountain climbing, canoeing, skiing, mountain biking and motorcycle riding.

Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 18 years Tara; his beautiful children Wren and Harper; his loving parents Rose and Tony; his sister Deb and brother-in-law Patrick; his brother Ken and sister-in-law Leora and his adoring niece Sanna.

A Memorial Service will be held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 23, 2016 At 3:00 PM.

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Nursing students holding beans and rice fundraiser

Simple food in rich company and common purpose — all of this is offered in a festive Guatemalan Beans and Rice Dinner to be held in Castlegar at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church.

For a tenth year, great community support is making it possible for a group of Selkirk College nursing students to travel to Guatemala to participate and learn more about grassroots community health projects in that country.

Previous groups visited urban area free-trade zones, highland villages where community health and wellbeing is being affected by Canadian mining operations, and also the remote north-eastern jungle region of the country where government health services are almost non-existent.

It was a privileged and most affecting experience for everyone, and those who

were part of that journey will present their impressions at the dinner. Their stories bring to life the incredible resilience, capacity, and creativity of the Guatemalans they encountered and how they are actively confronting the formidable challenges to health they face.

“In our work and sharing with these people, we learned so much. They’re making such determined efforts in their communities to promote health as a basic human right and to bring about positive social change. They are doing so much with so little,” say the students.

The event is a major fundraising effort to send the next group south this coming spring. Cost is $10 at the door (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) and children are welcome.

For more information call 250-6870222.

Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386

Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 5Y7.

Castlegar Recreation Department In Loving Memory

Florence Saliken It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Saliken of Thrums.

Florence passed away peacefully at Castleview care Facility on December 29, 2015 at the age of 99.

Florence was born in Ootishenia, B.C. on August 25, 1916 to Tina and Fred Reibin. She was united in marriage to Mike Saliken on November 2 1937 in Thrums B.C. They were blessed with 4 children Olga, Mary, Evelyn and Harold. The family lived all their lives in Thrums.

During her life Florence enjoyed looking after her children, grandchildren and garden. Her talents included singing, sewing, making rugs and socks and quilting blankets.

She travelled to Mexico, Hawaii and to her quick summer weekends in Soap Lake.

Florence is predeceased by her husband Mike Saliken, her parents Tina and Fred Reibin, sisters Dora Reibin, Mary Lazeroff, Tina Popoff, Helen Argatoff, Nellie Makortoff, brother Pete Reibin, daughter and son in law Olga and Bill Swetlishoff and her son in law Bill Bullanoff.

Florence is survived by her children Mary (Steve) Kinakin, Evelyn Bullanoff, Harold (Sheryl) Saliken, 13 Grandchildren 18 Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Granddaughter.

The service was held January 5th, 2016 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre with internment at the Ootishenia Cemetery.

We would like to extend our sincere thank you to the congregation, singers, speakers, grave diggers, Nina Verigin and her USCC catering group, relatives and friends for their support, phone calls, cards and donations. A special thank you for all the kind words from the Verigin family, Sid Malakoff for helping us through the service and Bill Strilaeff for all his expert advice. A special thank you to Staff of Castleview Care Centre.

God bless you all and may God accept our mother in his heavenly kingdom.

May she rest in peace.

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Class 1 Driver Sutco Seeks US Qualified Class 1 driver for Castlegar based chip hauls. Rotating shift work, extended health benefits, matched contribution pension plan, e-logs and direct deposit pay. Apply at www.sutco.ca, fax resume & abstract to 778-754-4025 call 1 888 357 2612 Ext.130

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Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and resume that illustrates their experience, competencies and abilities to successfully meet FAN’s deliverables to: coordinator@familyactionnetwork.ca.

(Registered Nurses) Bayshore Specialty Nursing is currently seeking (RN’s) for daytime shifts (21 hours per week, between 08001500 to attend in school) and / or 8 - 16 hour in home nighttime shifts per week in the Castlegar / Nelson area for youth with complex care needs. Pediatric experience preferred; some client transfers required. All training will be provided.

Please send your resume & cover letter to: Bayshore Specialty Nursing Service - Attn: Kevin Williamson HR Generalist Pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or Fax: 1-866-686-7435.

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The application deadline is 4 pm, Friday, January 22, 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

FAN gratefully acknowledges support from the Columbia Basin Trust.

JOB POSTING Employment Services Lead (Maternity Leave Replacement) The Skills Centre/Inside Job Consulting Ltd. The Greater Trail Community Skills Centre is seeking an individual to lead the Employment Services team in the delivery of the Employment Program of BC (EPBC).

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Contract Deliverables Overview: The FAN Board of Directors is looking for a personable, innovative communications projects professional to support us in developing, marketing and distributing a toolkit and marketing strategy promoting early childhood developmental screening.

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This full time, temporary position offers the opportunity to work with a team-oriented organization, to live and work in a friendly community with great lifestyle opportunities and a competitive wage and benefit package.

Principal responsibilities: Key responsibilities include staff training and supervision, management of systems supporting service delivery, case load, quality insurance and key performance measures as well as input on other complementary employment services that are or could be delivered by the Skills Centre or its subsidiary, Inside Job Consulting.

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The City of Castlegar is seeking a regular full-time Labourer. The shift and hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday inclusive from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with 1/2 hour for lunch on the fly.

Summary of Position: Performs manual labour in the installation and maintenance of city services. Performs routine maintenance in parks, playgrounds, boulevards, cemetery, water & sewer excavations and landscaped areas throughout the City. Maintains records. Provides assistance for a variety of other types of work.

Further particulars of job responsibilities may be obtained by viewing a copy of the position description at City Hall, or on the City’s web-site at www.castlegar.ca Essential Qualifications: x Grade 12 or GED x BC Driver’s Licence Class 5 x Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position as described.

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Kinnaird Church of God 2404 Columbia Ave. 250.365.5300

Tickets are now available for the sixth annual Soup for the Cultured Soul to be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kootenay Gallery. This very popular event is sponsored by Kruekl Financial, the Fireside Inn, Safeway, Country Style Bakery and Hester Creek Estate Winery.

Your $50 ticket ($40 for gallery members) will give you an opportunity to choose a locally made pottery bowl to take home at the end of the evening and use to sample gourmet soups served by chefs from seven local restaurants. Artisan breads, a selection of wines and chocolates top off the menu.

Door prizes will be offered and all items in the gallery gift shop will be 20 per cent off. This event always sells out so be sure to visit or call the gallery at 250-365-3337 to reserve your ticket.

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Over the next several weeks, we invite you to explore these ques/ons and religions of the world? Or the Bible as just an antiquated more in a casual, coffee-house atmosphere. "By This Name" is a mul/-media book that has ceased to be relevant? Have you ever study that peels the religion off the sacred book, the Bible, and lets the wondered why, even in the face of persecution, some ancient story speak for itself.

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Get to know some of the “people in your neighbourhood” over coffee and deny their faith? muffins at 9:30 a.m. We will jump into our study around 10!

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Get to know some of the “people in your neighbourhood” over coffee and muffins at 9:30 a.m. We will jump into our study around 10!

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182 0.9 @

FOR 48 MONTHS

%

$

LEASE RATE

0

DOWN PAYMENT

BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $31,010††

SLE-1 AWD MODEL SHOWN

2015 CLEAROUT! GREAT OFFERS ON REMAINING 2015s 2015 SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB SLE 4X4

0

%

FOR UP TO

84

PURCHASE FINANCING

MONTHS ON SELECT 2015 MODELS^

0

84

10,380

UP TO

OR

$

IN TOTAL VALUE ON OTHER MODELS‡ (INCLUDES $1,000 LOYALTY CASH¥)

DOUBLE CAB SLE 4X4 4SA MODEL SHOWN

2015 SIERRA 2500HD DOUBLE CAB SLE 4X4

%

PURCHASE FINANCING

FOR UP TO

MONTHS ON SELECT 2015 MODELS^

12,000 UP TO

OR

$

IN TOTAL VALUE ON OTHER MODELS† (INCLUDES $1,000 LOYALTY CASH¥)

2500HD SLE 4X4 SHOWN

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BCGMCDEALERS.CA

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA), and purchase or finance of a 2015 Sierra 1500 Double/Crew Cab and Sierra 2500HD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. †† Lease based on a purchase price of $31,010, including $670 Loyalty Cash (tax exclusive) and $500 lease cash for a new eligible 2016 Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $182 for 48 months at 0.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $18,912, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $12,886. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between January, 5 and January 31, 2016 of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year GMC model excluding GMC Canyon 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, 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, licence, 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 February 1, 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 Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA / Crew Cab 2WD 1SA and Sierra HD’s 1SA 2WD with gas engine. 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. GM Canada 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. † $12,000 is a combined total credit consisting of $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive) and a $11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 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 $11,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation Double Cab AWD with a 5.3L engine, 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 $5,630 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 Sierra or 2016 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and February 1, 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 2015 and 2016 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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