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Congratulations to Amanda Niemi and Murray Chapple. Their daughter Adalyn Ann-Marie Chapple was born on Jan. 3 at 10:01 p.m., weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces, making her Golden’s New Year’s baby of 2016.

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Financial plan draws little commentary Wrangle the Chute changes it up this year ..................................11

Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden’s five-year financial plan, a detailed budget that includes a five per cent increase, has spent a couple weeks in the public eye with almost no feedback to speak of.

“Is that good or bad?” wondered Mayor Ron Oszust, adding that he hopes the lack of commentary is a reflection of the public’s contentment.

The Town hosted a Budget Consultation open house at the Golden Civic Centre last week with modest attendance. Those who were there listened to the information, asked

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some technical questions, but staff and council heard little in the way of feedback.

The Town has put out budget books, which are a “snapshot of 2016’s proposed expenditures.” It clearly outlines what will happen this year, and how it relates to the residents, their taxes, and the services they receive.

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Senior Centre encouraging more use of building People enjoyed some tea and conversation at the first Seniors Centre monthly tea, taking place on the third Wednesday of the month. Star Photo

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Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Seniors Centre is an institution in the town, but facilitators of the building want to make sure the community knows it’s open for business.

“We’re trying to get more people into the building (to) see what’s available here,” said Irene Gray, president of the Senior’s Society.

One of the ways they are trying to encourage more visitation is by hosting a tea on every third Wednesday of the month. It allows guests

to mingle with tea, coffee, and goodies, take advantage of the pool table or shuffle board, look at the new art work on the walls (created by members who participate in the weekly art guild class at the centre), and get to know some new friends.

It is open to anyone, not just members, and is by donation.

There is a wide variety of activities going on regularly at the Seniors Centre. You can see the full schedule on the age friendly calendar, available online at the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce website.

Literacy Day marked with trivia night Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is continuing with the success of their fall trivia challenge, and is hosting another trivia night to celebrate Family Literacy Day. “It was such a great success last time, so we wanted to try it again,” said Monica De, literacy coordinator for Golden.

The previous trivia challenge was geared towards everyone, whereas this one will be geared towards families, although anyone is welcome.

“We have a few different categories, and the really interesting thing is, some of these questions, only the kids will be able to answer,” said De. Family Literacy Day is an initiative to get the whole family involved in, and excited about reading and learning.

“Parents are the first and most important teacher to a child,” said De. “But that doesn’t mean that it should stop when the kids are school aged. Families should continue learning together, and having fun learning together.”

Just spending 15 minutes a day reading with your children can make a significant difference with brain development and reading skills, which is why De believes it’s vital to have events and initiatives that allow families to be mentally active together.

The Trivia Challenge will be at Lady Grey Elementary School this Friday (Jan. 29) at 6:30 p.m.

Categories include a picture round (identify the character), general knowledge, music, and pop culture. Teams can be from two to six people, and will be organized at the beginning of the event. So if you’d like to participate, but don’t have a team together, come by and join another team.

The event is free, and there are some prizes for the winners, including a basket from Moose Trax candy shop.

You can also learn about some of CBAL’s upcoming programs, like the memoir writing workshop called Telling our Life Stories (starting Feb. 3), or the Skills for Success program that teaches life skills such as problem solving and time management (starting Feb. 2).

To learn more, contact De at mde@cbal.org.

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Wildsight hosting The Wardens at Civic Centre

Annual General Meeting and elections Wildsight will host their AGM in February and Dolinsky says that the organization is always looking to get more of the community involved in their various initiatives.

“We’re really keen on getting more people involved in our organization. There’s so much work that can be done and we’re looking for new board members,” she said.

The Wardens will be performing at the Civic Centre on Friday in support of Wildsight Golden. Tickets are $20 for adults.

Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net As part of their ongoing fundraising efforts, Wildsight Golden is bringing The Wardens to the Civic Centre for a Jan. 29 show.

The Wardens are aptly named, each of their members, Ray Schmidt, Scott Ward and Bradley Bischoff, have worked for Parks Canada and they continue to have a profound passion for the environment and Canada’s wilderness.

The group actually approached Wildsight Golden and asked if

they’d like to go in on a show with them.

As a result, the group will be presenting their blend of folk, roots and western music to Golden and splitting the proceeds with Wildsight. “(The audience) is going to hear some good stories and some nice folk music…it’s probably pretty cowboyish I’d say,” said Joan Dolinsky, Wildsight Golden’s president.

Hosting events like this give the organization a chance to raise funds, but it also helps them raise awareness in the community, as

Dolinsky explains.

“They’re really good for us because they get people out who might not otherwise know about Wildsight.

It gives us a chance to share what we’re doing,” she said.

Among the organization’s current projects is the extensive Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey, a multiyear initiative whose goal is to have the area classified as an Important Bird Area.

“We’re entering the second year of this (project) and we’re hoping to continue it for many years,” Dolin-

sky said.

Wildsight is also hoping to start a local foods project, which could involve gardening workshops and the potential development of a demonstration garden in the community that could be used as a valuable teaching tool.

“There’s lots of good gardening spaces around Golden…and there’s been a real insurgence of interest in gardening so we’re hoping to tap into that and get people excited about growing their own food and buying local food,” Dolinsky said.

Gymnastics Club competes in Kimberley

From front: Saumya Kumar, Kayla Sherrif, Sarah Watson and Rainya Potvin during the Snowflake Invitational in Kimberley.

Photo Submitted Kicking Horse Gymnastics Submitted Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club (KHGC) had seven Junior Olympic Athletes competed at the season’s first official meet. It was an excellent venue for the athletes to set benchmark scores and to get judging feedback on their performances.

The Junior Olympic Program (JO), adopted last year from the U.S. developmental system, consists of compulsory routines on floor, beam,

bars and vault in Levels 1-5 and then has optional routines composed of required elements on each event for Levels 6-10.

This year KHGC has nine athletes that are training in the JO 1 Level, six athletes competing in JO 2 Level, two athletes competing in JO 3 Level and two athletes competing in JO 6 Level.

The club also has 1 athlete competing in the Men’s Provincial Program Level 1. Our other advanced athletes compete in zone divisions of Interclub, Performance Plus and High School.

This past weekend the awards for JO 2 and 3 were based on scores and not ranked.

In JO 2, Saumya Kumar received Gold AllAround with Gold on floor and beam and silver on bars. Rainya Potvin received Silver AllAround with Gold on floor, silver on beam and bars. Roxy Coatesworth received Silver AllAround with Silver on floor, beam and bars.

In JO 3, Sarah Watson received Silver AllAround with Gold on floor and bars and Silver on vault. Kayla Sherriff received Silver AllAround with Gold on beam and silver on floor and bars.

New members to our KHGC Family are Akaisha and Chloe in JO6. The athletes in this level were judged and ranked. Akaisha Duggan came in 2nd All Around bringing home 1st place on beam, 2nd place on floor and 3rd place on bars.

Chloe de Coene came in 4th All-Around bringing home 3rd place on floor and beam and 4th Place on bars.

The Club’s next competition is the Key City Classic held in Cranbrook BC on March 12-13.

JO 6 Athletes will be vying for spots on the Zone 1 Team going to Provincials in April.

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Eligible projects may include backcountry trail networks, swimming pools, ice rinks, curling arenas, sports fields and parks.

Deadline for first of two intakes is Monday, March 14.

Contact Rick Allen to discuss your project at 1.250.417.3665 or 1.800.505.8998.

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I find the interaction that I have with others on the subject of driving and traffic laws very interesting. Some people illustrate their points with incorrect information, some find that even after years of driving they don’t have basic knowledge and I am always learning something new for myself. It’s definitely beneficial to me and I hope that I am helping others by writing these articles.We may not be the better than average drivers that we think we are.

Discussion of the article that I wrote last week about traffic tickets not being a tax grab branched off to include the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) system in BC. I offered the opinion that any driver who received an IRP deserved it as they knew when they got behind the wheel that they should not be there. This was countered with the response that the IRP“...relies largely upon evidence provided by roadside screening devices, which are not to be confused with the far more sophisticated and accurate breathalyzer device. A breathalyzer test is admissable in a criminal trial, whereas the test of the far simpler and less accurate screening device encountered at a roadblock is not.”

While I will agree that the instrument used at the detachment for breath testing is more sophisticated than the one used at the roadside, this person is mistaken as to their accuracy. When properly calibrated and utilized, both have the same accuracy of +/- 10 milligrams percent.The result of tests conducted with either instrument is also admissible in court. However, because of the way that impaired driving law in the Criminal Code is constructed, the offence of driving with a blood alcohol level of more than .08 cannot be prosecuted on the strength of the screening device reading alone.

I was also asked about a sign this week that consisted of an arrow in a red circle without a slash on a white background posted below a stop sign at the exit of a service station lot. I was confused because signs of this nature have either a green circle to show what movement is permitted or a red circle and slash to show what is forbidden.The driver went back for another look at the sign and found that it was a right arrow in a green circle.This sign requires that drivers may only exit the lot by making a right turn after stopping.

After a bit of back and forth over why this sign would be posted and how lines painted on the road here would limit some movements even without the sign I was told that much of the traffic here ignored both the signs and the lines. The drivers did what they wanted to anyway and besides, how was someone supposed to know about these obscure points in the traffic laws?

Both of these conversations illustrate that sometimes what we think we know may be in error. I suspect that the comment on the IRP stems from incomplete or poorly understood information gained from the media. Signs and lines are part of the basic knowledge required by any driver and were learned and tested with all new drivers. Unless we make an effort to reinforce what we’ve already learned and keep up with inevitable change, we may find ourselves without the knowledge that we need to drive properly and safely.

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1) Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Suppression Area including parts of Roderick Haig-Brown and Shuswap Provincial Park; 2) City of Revelstoke & immediate surround area of Electoral Area ‘B’; and 3) Town of Golden & surrounding area of Electoral Area ‘A’ extending north to Donald Station & south to Harrogate.

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A draft copy of the PMP including maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined at the CSRD address listed above or by contacting Cheryl Phippen at the address below. The draft PMP can be viewed online at www.csrd.bc.ca A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the consultant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Aiden Schuck of the Novice Rockets breaks in on goal against the Rockies from Invermere on Saturday afternoon. The game against the Rockies was part of a tournament that Golden hosted over the weekend featuring squads from Airdrie, Banff and Cochrane.

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Foundation laid for future projects Continued from page 1 They are available at Town Hall, and residents still have several opportunities to provide input if they so choose.

There are multiple council or committee meetings where there is the opportunity to speak, or written comments may also be submitted to clerk@golden.ca.

“The budget book is really great, it has digestible information that explains exactly how your taxes relate to the services offered,” said Oszust.

“Nobody has said to me that they would like to see less…

I think that means they have some confidence in us, council and staff.”

There is lots on the go this year, including upgrades to the swimming pool and sewer system (both with significant grant funds), sidewalk replacement on Alexander Drive, and much more.

“Everything we’re doing here is standing on the shoulders of previous councils,” said Oszust.

“They laid all the foundation and set the direction as far as our asset management priorities go. We’re miles ahead of some other communities in that regard. So when funding opportunities come up, we’re ready to go, and we know what our prior-

Mayor Ron Oszust talks to residents at the Town Budget Consultation last week.

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However, because these Ideally in the future, grant- grants are never a certaining opportunities from prov- ty, the municipality is taking incial and federal govern- steps to financially prepare ments will be more consist- for the necessary infrastrucent. But with the Town being ture upgrades the town will on top of condition assess- need. ments on facilities, it makes To learn more go to golden. it easier to apply for grants ca, or pick up a budget book when they do come up. at Town Hall.

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RCMP Report: Bong seized from student at Golden Secondary Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Individual upset after missed bus The Golden-Field RCMP was called on January 18 after the caller noticed a male yelling and waving his hands on the Highway 95 overpass. Two police officers responded and determined that the male had missed his bus and was upset. Police received additional calls in relation to the male throughout the day however the male was not committing any offences and is believed to have eventually made his way back to the bus.

Driving without insurance A 21 year-old male from Golden received a $598 Violation Ticket for driving without insurance on January 18 after police conducted a traffic stop on 6th Street North. “The vehicle was initially stopped for a burnt out headlight,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury, spokesperson for the Golden-Field RCMP. Police allege that the driver was unable to provide valid insurance, and that police information queries indicated that the vehicle insurance had been expired.

Another 21 year-old driver, also from Golden, received the same $598 Violation Ticket for no insurance on January 20 after police stopped the male for a burnt out head light. Police allege that the driver in this instance was also not able to provide valid insurance, and queries also indicated it was expired.

Both vehicles were towed as they are not permitted to remain on a public roadway without insurance.

Suspicious person around Nicholson Police are warning residents south of town to be on the lookout for people entering their yards after several reports were received this week of a suspicious person walking in yards at night time, all near Nicholson and Highway 95.

“We responded to one call in Nicholson on January 19 around 3:00 am, and observed several fresh footprints in the snow going in and out of people’s driveways,” said Cst. Lainchbury. Police would ask residents that if they see anyone suspicious walking around their yard or near their property, that they call 911 immediately.

Fraudulent cheque mailed to local Local police are again warning residents to be cautious when dealing with people who are either asking for or sending large amounts of money after a fraudulent cheque was mailed to a local resident. “The cheque, which was for just over $16,000, was sent to the target claiming she had won money from Publisher’s Clearing House,” said Cst. Lainchbury. Fearing it may be a scam; the cheque was brought to a lawyer who stated they believed the item was fraudulent and advised their client to bring the item to police. Police were then able to link the information to a common scan.

“We would recommend that you always err on the side of caution, and check with police before sending or depositing monies received from unknown parties,” added Cst. Lainchbury.

Fraudulent call received A local resident contacted police on January 23 after she received a phone call from Constable Shawn White with the Crime Division in Nova Scotia. The male caller requested that the resident call him back to avoid facing serious legal trouble.

“We would suggest to residents that if they are unsure if they are speaking with an actual police

officer, that they obtain the officer’s badge number and contact that officers police department to have them confirm if the call is real,” said Cst. Lainchbury. In this instance no information was provided by the caller, however police believe that the suspect may have been looking for the victim to provide personal details to use in identity theft or for a monetary scam.

Driving prohibition issued A 32 year-old male from Vernon was issued a 90 day driving prohibition and 30 day vehicle impoundment on January 22 after police alleged that the male had care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired near 10th Avenue North.

“The officer noticed an overpowering odor of liquor coming the male’s breath, and a breath demand was made,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “A sample was provided on an approved screening device, which the officer alleges registered a ‘fail’ reading.”

Drug paraphernalia seized from GSS Police were called to the high school on January 22 after staff seized a bong, an item commonly used to smoke marijuana, from one of the students at the school.

Both the parents and students were spoken with by school officials and police. The item was then seized by police and will be destroyed.

Child allegedly drives snowmobile A parent of a six-year old child received a violation ticket on January 21 after police allege that a snowmobile drove by a parked police vehicle on Nicholson Road. “Officers were able to follow the snowmobile back to a residence in Nicholson and identified the 6 year-driver and his father,” said Cst. Lainchbury. The father was issued a violation ticket for not having insurance, failing to wear a helmet, and allowing a minor to drive, all offences under the Motor Vehicle Act. The Ministry of Children and Family Services (Social Services) was also contacted and advised of the incident.

Ford Escort hit while parked Police are asking anyone with information to contact them after receiving a report on January 23 that a Red Ford Escort had been side-swiped while parked overnight on 11th Street South.

The Golden-Field RCMP can be reached at 250344-2221 or callers can provide tips anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Emergency Services Ball on Apr. 23.

Local Emergency Services personnel would like to remind everyone to save the date for this year’s Emergency Services Ball at Emerald Lake, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 23.

Vehicles impounded for speeding A 40 year-old male from Calgary was issued a Violation Ticket for Excessive Speeding on January 18 after police allege that the male was travelling 150km/h in a 90km/h zone on Highway 1 in Yoho National Park. The driver’s vehicle was also impounded for 7 days.

Another male from Calgary had his vehicle impounded on January 22 after police allege that the driver was travelling 146km/h in a 100km/h zone on Highway 1 near 5 mile hill, east of Golden.

Police also allege that the driver initially refused to pull over for police who were following him with lights and sirens activated. The male was issued a $368 Violation Ticket for Excessive Speed as well as a ticket for failing to stop for police.

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The Golden Women’s Resource Centre would like to thank the following people and businesses for their contributions and donations in 2015 $500 plus

Beaverfoot Lodge and Resort Cedar House Chalets Columbia Valley Credit Union Don Keller Flora Chambers Golden Dental Center The Golden Star IGA The Island Restaurant Kickin’ Thyme Catering Kicking Horse Ford LP Community Relief Lush Mountain Accommodations Steelworkers Humanity Fund Whitetooth Mountain Bistro/ Corks Restaurant

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Art Rush Gallery Chatter Creek David Low Derailed Sports DJs Paper Place Ellen Zimmerman Ewan & McKenzie Golden Clear HR Pacific Construction Management Ltd. Janis Dyck Kicking Horse Embroidery Mountain Beauty by Leigh Nelli Tobler Petro Canada Highway Service VP Waste Solutions Ltd.

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Apple Island Naturals Bean Bag Coffee Roasters Claire Dibble Photography Columbia Basin Trust Dogtooth Construction Eat Pure Mountain Market Element Therapeutics Eleven 22 Ellen Hatlevik – Mary Kay Fountain Tire Glacier Mountaineer Lodge Golden Bakery & Deli Golden Dollar Store Golden Golf Club Golden Lotus Ayurveda Golden Optometric Clinic Jackson Contracting & Excavating Jane Tevelein Doel Jita’s Cafe Julie Graham—It Works Kicking Horse Party Rentals Kinbasket Massage Letters and Numbers Lori & Mark Baxendale Martin Steinheber Moon River Gift Gallery

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7 Eleven Bacchus Books and Cafe Baunbon Candice Helbing-Arbonne Dawn Mountain Rentals Golden Nordic Ski Club Hig & Son Automotive Repair Infinity Solstice Erika Coleman-Junk Drawer Artistry Kerri Lautamus Kicking Horse Coffee Mara Parkinson MERC Flooring & Paint Overwaitea Pretty Flour Cakes and Desserts St. Andrew’s United Church The Turning Point Restaurant Hartmut Puyo Carpentry & Timberframing

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Thank you to all the people who contributed anonymously.

Community support helps make the important work we do possible.

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Sinking dollar bumps tourism This pesky Canadian dollar situation has most of us questioning whether or not we can afford to travel out of the country. Even the typically-inexpensive trips, like a weekend in Vegas, are starting so seem out of reach.

If you’re not sure how bad it is, the dollar has - I SURMISE dropped 34 per cent

By Jessica Schwitek since 2011.

Canadian visitation to the United States dropped by 20 per cent in October of 2015, compared to October the previous year. The dollar is only going to keep sinking, so my guess is 2016 is going to see an even bigger drop.

It’s easy to feel frustrated by it, but Golden may be in a great position to benefit from the situation.

At a meeting with Tourism Golden this week, I was told that while at a wedding trade show they were getting even more interest than usual in Golden as a stag / staggette location.

Las Vegas is a very popular destination for these kinds of parties, but the rising cost is causing many brides to rethink the location of their weekend getaways.

I’ve even heard first hand stories about brides cancelling their pre-wedding Vegas trip, and are now looking for plan b.

Golden could be a great plan b.

White water rafting and golfing seem to be the biggest draws for a guys or girls weekend away. But we all know there are more than enough activities to keep any group busy for a whole weekend.

Canada is looking pretty enticing to our southern neighbours who will be getting more bang for their buck. And Canadians who can’t afford to leave the country are now looking within our own borders for their getaways.

More than 116,000 people visited Banff National Park in November, 2015, an increase of 12.7 per cent from 2014.

Those numbers are only expected to go up as the dollar keeps going down.

All the national parks are seeing similar increases, and when Tourism Golden compiles its yearly visitation data, I would be shocked if Golden wasn’t showing comparable increases.

Some experts have already pegged British Columbia as the province to weather the low Canadian dollar the best, and will in fact see growth throughout it.

Tourism, in particular ski resorts, and natural resources are two of the top reasons for that prediction, which puts Golden in a very opportune spot.

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Lady Grey participating in Literacy Day Janne Arlt Principal of LGES, FES Today, Jan. 27, is the 10th annual Family Literacy Day. Families are invited to come to Lady Grey from 2:30-3:00 p.m. for a ‘Drop Everything and Read’ time. Fiction or nonfiction, on your own or reading with a student, escape into the wonderful world of books for a short period of time!

Our ‘Guys Read’ club is up and running again this year on Thursday noon hours. This program is sponsored by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and run by Joel Tansey.

All students are out enjoying some winter recreation this term. All Grade 4 and 5 students have the opportunity to go downhill skiing or snowboarding 4 times between January and March. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has collaborated with the schools and funding from the Whitetooth Ski Society to enable these students to receive a series of lessons at the ski hill for a very affordable rate.

Meanwhile, all of our Grade 6 and 7 students are cross-country skiing at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre 4 times.

Classes are grouped by ability to work with Golden Nordic Ski Club coaches each day. Both of these programs have had a successful start and students are looking forward to their next day of skiing!

Last week we had a Leadership Assembly. Several students modeled their attire with our new logo on it. Students can still get order forms at the office. A group of students, along with Mrs. Morris, did a lip sync performance to introduce the contest they are organizing for February 10. Individuals and groups are welcome to enter.. There was also a “caught being a leader’ draw – several students won prizes for showing leadership in the school in a wide variety of ways.

A mid-year round of leadership job postings are out for interested students to apply. Opportunities include being office leaders, running various clubs, greeting visitors to the school, leading assemblies, being tech experts, and many more.

The DARE Program (Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education) is happening with some of our Grade 5 students this term. Constable Rachel Piovesan is trained in teaching this valuable program and comes in weekly to work with students in Mrs. Chaluck’s class.

It is that time of year when we start planning for next year. We have a meeting tomorrow night – Thursday, January 28 at 7 p.m. for parents of Grade 3 students in Golden about our Grade 4 entry French Immersion Program.

If you have a child currently in Grade 3 and would like to find out more about this program, please join us!

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Golden point of view

Have you changed any of your travel plans in light of the weak Canadian dollar?

A deep fryer full of stars to Darren at the bakery for the tub full of oil.

Donald Pilsner

Palm Sturney

Richard Westover

“No, I don’t have any plans at the moment but I don’t think it would affect them.”

“No. I don’t have any plans to travel to the States.”

“No, but it’s obvious that it is affecting other people’s plans.”

Stingers to skiers or snowboarders who stupidly fall in a creek and then whine about it afterwards.

A roll of stars to Gas Plus for the awesome sushi!

Stars to Mother

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Nature of the mild weather we’ve been having.

Stingers to people that don’t use their turn signal while driving. It’s just pure laziness and it can cause accidents!

A Star to all of the individuals who attended the Town’s Budget Consultation event and got

informed about this year’s budget process.

Stingers to businesses that don’t have consistent hours of operation.

Stingers to certain twofor-one deals. It’s not a deal if you double the original price.

Stars to Leigh for bringing in the delicious afternoon treat to the office.

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BC gov’t committed to improving hardships on small businesses Coralee Oakes Minister of Small Business Ask any small business owner what their biggest challenge is, and they'll tell you it's wading through red tape.

The B.C. government understands that red tape costs businesses time and money and is committed to creating a regulatory environment that allows small businesses to grow and thrive.

Red Tape Awareness Week, hosted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), is an opportunity to reflect on our efforts to reduce red tape.

Over the past 15 years, the Province has reduced regulatory requirements by 43% that's more than 155,000 requirements off the books. We've kept the number of regulations low by extending our commitment to net zero increase in regulatory requirements until 2019. A net zero increase means eliminating one existing requirement when a new requirement is needed.

It means that small businesses aren't faced with an ever-growing pile of regulations.

It's this dedication to a more diversified economy that has earned our province seven triple-A credit ratings since 2004. And it's this dedication to making life easier for businesses and citizens that has earned us five 'A' grades in a row from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. B.C. is the only province in Canada to receive top marks so many times. But we aren't resting on our accomplishments.

This year we took significant steps to build on our commitment to reduce red tape. In July, the Premier created the new Ministry of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction to put the focus on helping small businesses. In October, the Province created the new Red Tape Reduction Day to highlight its commitment to regulatory reform. This past fall, we held a successful public consultation on reducing red tape for British Columbians.

More than 5,900 people participat-

ed throughout the consultation and we received more than 280 ideas to improve service delivery. We're reviewing those ideas now and working to implement them. One of the major themes we heard during the consultation was the need to improve customer service.

For example, several people mentioned that getting to a Service BC location during their hours of operation - especially in rural areas - was difficult. This month, the Province launched a pilot to extend the hours of operation at Service BC offices in Maple Ridge, Vernon and Prince George.

Maple Ridge and Vernon are extending their hours later in the day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., adding one extra hour of service. The Prince George Service BC office will be open on Saturdays by appointment. Longer hours make it easier for people to get their business done on their schedule.

Our goal is to make government services easier to access and simpler to use.

This is only the beginning. Over the coming months, you'll hear about more ways we are building on your ideas. By improving service delivery, we're helping to reduce red tape for citizens and businesses.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy - they represent more than 98% of all businesses in our province and are responsible for 33% of our province's GDP. We need to reduce red tape to foster the growth of small business, which spurs innovation and creates jobs.

I'm thankful that the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has recognized our efforts this year by awarding B.C. another 'A' grade. We're proud to celebrate Red Tape Awareness Week and will continue to work to reduce red tape all year long. We're sharpening our scissors so we remain a national leader in red tape reduction. Our vision is simple: To be the most small-business-friendly jurisdiction in the country.

MP encouraging constituents to apply for student job subsidies Wayne Stetski’s Office Submitted Kootenay–Columbia MP Wayne Stetski is reminding eligible area employers and organizations that the deadline for submitting applications to Canada Summer Jobs 2016 (CSJ) is February 26, 2016.

"This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience in the workforce. Programs like Canada Summer Jobs help bolster the local economy," said Stetski.

"I encourage eligible employers to apply for this fund-

ing and hire a student for the summer."

The CSJ initiative helps to create job opportunities for students aged 15-30 in their communities. Funding is provided to not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers, and small businesses to assist with hiring students who will be returning to full-time studies in the next school year.

“One of my jobs as the Member of Parliament is to ensure Kootenay-Columbia is not left in the dark about various federal funding or assistance that is available for the riding,” added Stetski. “I will continue to work hard to bring your voice to Ottawa and bring Ottawa

back to the riding.”

Assessment of the Kootenay-Columbia applications are guided by local priorities, employment factors within the constituency, on-the-job mentoring and career related experience, provision of sufficient salary and other criteria. This year, Canada Summer Jobs applications are available online and must be completed by February 26, 2016.

For eligibility criteria and guidelines for completing the application, please contact a Service Canada Centre or refer to the website at www.servicecanada.gc.ca/ csj.

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Golden Faith Column: This is a year of grace and redemption Catholic Church of Sacred Heart Submitted On April 11, 2015, the second Sunday of Easter, the Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis released his Bull Misericordae Vultus, proclaiming an extra-ordinary Jubilee

of Mercy from December 8, 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, to November 20, 2016, the Solemnity of Christ the King.

Based on the material of the Holy See, a Jubilee Year is a year of grace and redemption. In the Roman

Catholic tradition a Holy Year of Jubilee is a great religious event. It is a year of forgiveness of sins and of the punishment due to sin. It is a year of reconciliation between adversaries, of conversion and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and consequently of solidarity, hope, justice, commitment to serve God with joy and in peace with our brothers and sisters. A Jubilee year is above all the year of Christ who

brings life and grace to humanity.

Prayer for the Jubilee of Mercy [by Pope Francis] Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees him.

Show us your face and we will be saved.

Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seek-

ing happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.

Let us hear, as if address to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible

face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified.

You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be

a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.

Amen.

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The story of the Holt family prepared by Nora Holt, tells the story of several of Golden’s early settlers, and includes the Underhill and Peters families as well as John Powers and John Dahlstrom. This may well have been the largest one-time immigration to Golden. This is part two of two.

We all learned to dance at home, waltzing and two stepping to music from an old Edson phonograph.

Mom and Dad were

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I remember the Saturday night movies in the Lyric Theatre.

Music was synchronized with the movie by the bouncy, talented Jennie Wells at the piano. During the war years, Mrs. Bullman, who must have kept the entire Canadian army in socks, knit all through the movie, her needles clicking in time with Jennie’s music. In later years, the Moore family provided sophisticated music for the theatre.

Yvonne Mercier supplied beautiful piano music for the silent movies for many years.

I remember when the Indians from the Athalmer Reservation made the long trek to Golden by foot and horseback. This they did to bring their children to the First Communion rituals at the Catholic Church.

They camped in their tepees for several days where the Town park is today. Mother helped prepare the Indian children for the ceremonies, making sure the little girls had white dresses and veils, and the little boys had knee pants and white shirts.

Father McIntyre was a very kind and caring human being.

When their school days were over, both boys worked for the Company logging railroad, first as fireman and later as certified engineers, until 1926 when logging operations were terminated.

Matt then worked for the Harbour Board Railroad, and later for

This is what downtown Golden looked like in 1978.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum the Great Northern Railway, as switchman.

He was transferred to Seattle where he worked until he retired in 1966. They moved to Woodburn, Oregon where they lived until Matt’s death in December 31, 1978. In 1928, Matt married Edythe Townsend McDonald, daughter of James McDonald who was with the CPR in Golden. They had four children, all of whom reside in Seattle. Edythe has returned to Seattle since Matt’s death.

Bus went Vancouver Island to work as an engineer for the Comox Logging Co. He married Honor B. Fitzgerald of Courtenay. They had a son who now lives in Lafayette, California. Bus died in August, 1941.

In 1925, Minn was married to Arthur Arbeau, who at the time was chief mechanic for the Company

logging equipment.

Arthur died in 1928 leaving Minn with two small children, daughter Arm Marie and infant son, Arthur Jr. (Bud). In 1935, Minn remarried to Walter T. Johnson. They lived in Banff, Alberta. They had one son, Gerald.

Walter died in 1968.

Minn still lives in Banff.

I was married on May 2, 1931, to Howard Reed of of Marysville, California. We have one son, Richard, who resides in Concord, California, with his wife Joan, and our two granddaughters, Diane and Susan.

Upon retirement, Howard and I moved to Medford, Oregon.

In 1926, when logging operations for the C.R.L. ceased, our family made a permanent move to Vancouver. This had been winter quarters for us for several years. Due to health problems,

Mother had to spend winters in a milder climate, and a lower altitude. Each fall Minn and Mom went to Vancouver where they remained until Waster when they returned to Golden.

Our Dad died in April, 1927. Mother remarried in 1935 to Cleve Libby (a cousin to Mrs. Cornell). She lived in Seattle until her death Oct. 4, 1951.

When we moved to our present location last year, we met a Mrs. Reed, who lived in our apartment complex.

At a patio function one afternoon we learned that Mrs. Reed was Ferol Peters, who had come to Golden from Minnesota with us in 1907. They had left Golden in 1914 and we had lost contact.

This story was written by Nora (Toots) Holt Reed in 1978. Nora Reed passed away in December of 1981.

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Motus O brings iconic Alice to Golden

Motus O theatre company performed Alice at the Golden Civic Centre (pictured left) on Saturday evening. The company also hosted a dance workshop the following day at the Civic Centre (pictured right). Participants Amelia Labonville and Hayden Tataryn learned how to read each other’s cues.

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The Net Result: The Overnight forgettable with few laughs

Adam Scott and Taylor Schilling star in The Overnight, a bland comedy about a couple trying to make new friends. Duplass Brothers Productions Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net How far will one couple go to make friends in a new city?

If The Overnight is to be used as an example, pretty darn far.

This rather raunchy comedy centres

around Alex (Adam Scott) and Emily (Taylor Schilling) as they try to make some friends shortly after moving to Los Angeles. After meeting Kurt (Jason Schwartzman) at the park, the couple is invited over for a playdate between their sons.

There’s something slightly off about

Kurt and his wife Charlotte (Judith Godreche) from the beginning, and their antics escalate once the children are put to bed and the couples indulge in plenty of alcohol and drugs.

Kurt later plays a revealing video featuring Charlotte and shows Alex the unique subject matter of his paintings.

Later, they go skinny dipping.

At one point, Charlotte takes Emily on a trip to a sketchy massage parlour where she appears to have a regular customer base and she begins to suspect that their new friends are actually swingers.

Emily, and later Alex, begin to see just how unusual their new friends are, and they begin to try and figure out how to get themselves out of the situation entirely.

Story-wise, this has the makings for an enjoyable comedy with a lot of laughs.

It’s a common trope, but the crazy, eccentric couple that lives life on the wild side when compared to their normal, down to earth on-screen counterparts can make for some hilarious situations.

Unfortunately, those situations are

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few and far between in The Overnight.

Kurt should have been the comedic star of the show, but both the writing and Schwartzman’s delivery were awkward and simply not very funny.

Alex and Emily have a few chuckleworthy exchanges between themselves as they begin to realize how zany their new friends really are, but it’s just not enough to provide any legitimate laughs.

Scenarios that should have been productive from a comedic standpoint simply didn’t go anywhere, and it’s fair to wonder how rushed the filmmakers were in putting this rather bland movie together.

It seems like a lazy production.

All in all, this is a “comedy” that lacks both in wit and in slapstick laughs. There was some potential there given the plot, but that potential ultimately remained un-tapped.

The Overnight is worth just 3 mouse clicks out of 10.

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This Week

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

Injur y Reduction Program every Tuesday (6:45-8pm) and Thursday 7:15-8:30pm) at LGES. Free program for athletes 9 and up.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more!

Fridays from 9-11am and Tuesdays from 1-3pm.

Call 250-344-8392.

While You Were Sleeping art exhibit at AGOG from Jan. 29 to Mar. 5.

Wed, Jan. 27

Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info.

Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:158:15pm (adults).

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

Follows school schedule.

344-2000 for info.

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

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12:30 - 1:30pm Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex.

Bring your own racket.

Telling our Life Stories Writing Workshop.

1-3pm No writing experience necessary. FREE call 250-439-9665.

Thurs, Jan. 28

Men’s Basketball Thur.

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

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

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in

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

Puck and Stick Practice 1-2pm every Thursday.

Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

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

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

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

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

Fri, Jan. 29

A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.

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

Mother Goose Program 10 - 11am at the Early Years Centre. Songs & rymes for families with children birth to five years.

Friday Reading Program.

Improve basic reading skills, learn strategies to improve memory and comprehension. 1-3pm FREE, call 250-4399665.

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

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

Family Literacy Day Trivia Challenge Fri. Jan 29, 6:30 - 8:00pm at Lady Grey Elementary.

Free, fun event for families. Win prizes!

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by Wildsight Golden at the Civic Centre on Jan. 29 at 7:30pm. $20 for adults, $10 for youth 6 and over.

While You Were Sleeping Artist’s opening reception at AGOG from 5-7pm on Jan. 29.

Golden Rockets vs Spokane Braves at the Golden Arena at 7pm on Jan. 29.

Sat, Jan. 30

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

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

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

Story Time at the Golden Library Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am. For preschool aged children and up.

Sun, Jan. 31

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

Public Skate at the Golden Arena every Sunday from 4:30 to 5:45pm.

Finding Hope support group for those with depression. Sunday evenings at 7:30pm downstairs at Rocky Mountain Alliance Church.

Mon, Feb. 1

Art Guild Painting at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 10:30am3pm. Everyone welcome to attend.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.

N.A. Meetings Mon. in the Library basement.

8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.

Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.

Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.

Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm.

Hapkido Martial Arts

Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:158:15pm (adults).

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

Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket.

Grief and Loss Support Group beginning Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 from 7:30-9:00pm at the Pentecostal Church, 717 10th St. S. For more info contact Jim 250-344-2459,goldenpt@telus.net or Michele 250-344-6117, st.andrews_uc@persona.net.

Tues, Feb 2

A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Events

Huckleberry Loppet (Dawn Mountain) Feb. 6 & 7 Saturday Classic, Sunday Skate; Events for all ages and abilities. For info www. goldennordicclub.ca or www.facebook.com/golden. nordic Let’s Do Lunch networking on Feb. 10 at the island Restaurant from noon to 1pm.

The Snow King Masque Parade 10th Anniversary on Feb. 13 in Spirit Square at 7:30pm.

Golden Sound Festival Feb. 19 and 20 at the Rockwater and Golden Civic Centre. More info and full lineup at www. goldensoundfestival. com.

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Rockets scoring struggles continue in pair of home defeats

Rockets goaltender Keyon Bittner watches helplessly as the Thunder Cats score one of their five goals on Saturday night.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Despite their dismal 4-35-1-2 record, the Golden Rockets have been competitive in the majority of their games throughout a difficult season. That wasn’t the case on Friday night, as the team looked overmatched from the opening puck drop in a 6-1 defeat to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

“We came out flat…there’s a lot of

offensive power on Beaver Valley, they’re on the top of their division over there, and you come out flat against a team like that and they’re going to take it to you and that’s exactly what happened to us tonight,” said head coach Jason Stephens.

Just over a minute into the contest, the Nitehawks grabbed the lead when Devin Nemes put the put the puck behind Rockets netminder Owen Sikkes.

Kyle Hope added another before the

period was through, and the damage could have been much worse were it not for the stellar play of Sikkes.

“I thought Owen played pretty well tonight, for a goalie to face that many shots. I think there would have been a couple he might have wanted back at most,” Stephens said.

The Nitehawks outshot the Rockets by a 21-5 count in the opening period, a total that was very indicative of the flow of the game.

The Rockets showed a bit of life to open the second and newcomer Stephen Gaughran scored his first KIJHL goal 46 seconds into the period, cleaning up a well executed 2 on 1 opportunity from forwards Jake Gudjonson and Andrew Dunn.

The Rockets played their best 10 minutes of the game afterwards, but it didn’t last.

Still 2-1 with under eight minutes to go in the second, the Nitehawks took control with a trio of goals just a handful of minutes apart to give themselves a comfortable 5-1 advantage heading into the third.

A Nitehawks empty netter completed the scoring in the third period.

The Rockets were a young team to begin the season, and having lost several veterans over the past few months to trades, they are even younger now.

While that might seem like a ready-made excuse, Stephens isn’t buying it.

“I don’t accept it. As a team we have to look at our last game played, our last four games, and we’ve played pretty well.

We’ve brought the energy level, we’ve brought the commitment level and we’ve worked hard. Tonight we seemed to take a night off, and we’re not a team that can afford to take a night off to be honest,” Stephens said.

The Rockets put out a better effort on Saturday night against Creston Valley, but still found themselves on the wrong end of a 5-0 blowout.

The Thunder Cats spread their scoring out, scoring one in the first, two in the second and two in the third and the Rockets continued to struggle offensively. Keyon Bittner got the start in net and played well despite allowing the five goals, stopping 34 of the 39 shots that he faced.

Stephens was mostly pleased with his team’s effort, although a drop in the club’s effort in the third forced him to call a timeout.

“It’s easy in a game when it’s 3-0 or 4-0 to forget that you’ve still got five minutes left in the game. My philosophy, and has been from day one here, is you don’t ever let up...no matter what the score is,” Stephens said.

“I felt they responded. In the last few minutes there we spent a lot of time in the other zone.”

The Rockets managed a healthy 29 shots of their own, including 14 in the second, but simply couldn’t capitalize on their numerous opportunities.

Golden will host the Spokane Braves on Friday night before making a trip to Invermere for a date with the Columbia Valley Rockies on Tuesday.

Wrangle the Chute returns to its roots with local-friendly event Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s popular Wrangle the Chute event is going back to its laid-back roots in 2016, while also taking a step forward.

The annual competition, now a certified Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) event, will be hosting an extra weekend of competition with locals and less experienced competitors in mind.

“We need to bring back the old venue, the old kind of mentality for locals. (Wrangle) is so big right now that some of the locals that could do it don’t want to be in the big leagues,” said Emile Lavoie, Marketing, Media and Events Coordinator at the resort.

While Lavoie expects plenty of locals to participate, he’s also noticed that many early registra-

tions are coming from outside of the area, from the States and the rest of Western Canada.

The multi-day competition will take place on February 20 and 21 and competitors will ski and board down a chute from CPR ridge into Crystal Bowl, which will allow for great sight lines for audience members at the Heaven’s Door Yurt.

“From the yurt you can see all of the action so it’s really cool for the guests,” Lavoie said, adding that the event’s popular mechanical bull will also be making an appearance in all likelihood.

The top competitors in each category of this two-star event will be invited to compete in the main, four-star Wrangle the Chute competition, scheduled to take place from Mar. 24-27.

While the four star Wrangle event will feature some ser-

KHMR has decided to add to its popular Wrangle the Chute event, adding a qualifier in February that will take the competition back to its roots.

Photo Submitted ious competition from some of North America’s best free riders, the February Wrangle is less about the spirit of competition and more about the spirit of fun,

as Lavoie explains.

“It’s got the laissez-faire attitude, the bbq, the crowd and the good vibes. It’s not just about the competition, it’s about hav-

ing a good time with your buddies,” Lavoie said.

Registration information can be found at kickinghorseresort. com.

Golden Rockets FRIDAY JAnuARY 29 7PM

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Facilities 2016-2021

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 at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned or leased for future facilities.

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Golden programs may get boost from 15 per cent increase in local project funding

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, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural (gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious and invasive plants) or 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: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent, aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent 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 Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent

Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.

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

Alternatively, it is 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 pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

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CBT Submitted Community projects will be getting access to more funds this spring through Columbia Basin Trust’s popular Community Initiatives and Affected Areas programs.

The Trust announced a 15 per cent increase from $3.6 million per year throughout the Basin, to over $4.2 million per year for each of the next five years.

“We are pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with local governments and First Nations to identify local priorities and deliver benefits to Basin communities,” said Neil Muth, President and CEO. “The ultimate goal is to support the projects that are important to residents, and we know this increase will help communities do more.”

Started in 1998, these programs are the Trust’s longest running granting programs designed to help address the needs of Basin communities.

The Trust distributes funds to local government and First Nation partners once a year, and communities then use various methods--from local council decisions to votes from residents--to decide which projects will receive grants.

“We are very pleased that CBT has decided to increase the funding for this program,” said Revelstoke Mayor Mark McKee. “Over the past 18 years, the program has provided significant support for many community projects that could not have proceeded without the funds provided by the Trust, and these projects have really benefited our residents and improved their quality of life in many ways.”

“From Better Babies to seniors programs, educational initiatives, environmental projects and community hall renovations, the Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs have provided critical support to a broad range of projects that have directly benefited the residents in our communities,” says RDEK Board Chair Rob Gay. “Every year we are over-subscribed, and the increase in funding is fantastic news as it will allow even more people to benefit from these valuable programs.”

The new five-year commitment totals over $21 million and extends to 2021.

To learn more about the programs and view upcoming deadlines visit cbt.org/cipaap.

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Apply now COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND AFFECTED AREAS PROGRAMS Wish to apply for project funding? The Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program is now accepting applications for the Town of Golden and CSRD Area A. ADMINISTERED & MANAGED BY

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By Dave Dineen Submitted

You can’t take it with you — but there’s a hassle-free way to leave your money behind: Name a beneficiary wherever you can.

Since you can’t take your money with you at the end of your life, you might expect more Canadians would name a beneficiary — the person they want to leave their money behind to — for all their financial accounts that permit it.

Naming a beneficiary takes just a few minutes to do, costs nothing and doesn’t require help from a lawyer or accountant. It’s a no-brainer, right?

Two good reasons to name a beneficiary • It’s private. Unlike a will — which becomes a public document, available for anyone to see when it goes to probate — naming a beneficiary for your RRSP, for example, means that only the person named needs to know the specifics. The extra privacy can prevent jealousy and tension among those named (or not named) in a will and reduce bad feelings over “getting my fair share.”

• You’ll make life easier for your spouse. If you name your spouse/common-law partner as your account beneficiary (vs. using a default beneficiary designation such as “estate”), the money can pass directly from your RRSP to your spouse’s RRSP or

Brighter solutions to meet your goals Our customized products and services include: RRSPs • RESPs* • TFSAs • Mutual funds* Let’s talk about Money for Life.

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from your TFSA to your partner’s TFSA. Even if your spouse’s account has no contribution room, your money gets rolled into that account, without penalty. Your financial institution can handle the paperwork, with no need for a lawyer and no delay or probate fees while your will is being sorted out.

Probate fees vary by province, but can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on the size of your account.

Some accounts issued by life insurance companies, such as life insurance policies and segregated funds, also let you name a “contingent beneficiary.” If your beneficiary dies before you do, the person you’ve named as contingent beneficiary gets the money.

If you’re ready to rush off right now and name your own beneficiaries... not so fast! I did say that you don’t need a lawyer or accountant to do it, but this is one of those times when professional advice can really pay off.

Do you want to leave money to someone who is currently a minor? In that case, rather than naming the minor as your account’s beneficiary, you might want to create a “trust,” which is a legal document that defines when and how the minor can receive the money and how the money must be managed until then. You’ll need professional advice to sort out what will work best for you. Start by talking with your financial advisor, who may also suggest bringing in your lawyer to help put the right solution in place.

Suppose you want your RRSP to go to your son David by naming him as your beneficiary for that account – but you want to use your will to name your daughter Dora as the heir to your other investments? It can be done, but it’s a good idea to get a lawyer’s advice so you don’t create confusion, bad feelings or even legal costs for your beneficiaries.

As I said, it’s easy to name beneficiaries for your investment accounts, but you should get advice if your needs are a bit tricky. *This column is sponsored by Shannon Hood, Sun Life Financial

JAN. 27 to feb. 2

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it’s a good time to be thinking about family. Consider delving more deeply into your genealogy. Research your roots, and you may be surprised at what you discover.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you feel inspired to express yourself in creative ways this week, go for it. Others may appreciate your sense of humor and may commend you for making them feel better.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 All that hard work you have been putting in will finally start to pay off, Taurus. It’s quite possible you will receive some good news soon. Don’t forget to go out and celebrate.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a new visitor or someone from your past may put you in touch with another who could make a difference in your life right now. Changes will spring up rapidly.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, major changes could be coming your way and they likely involve your home life.

Get ready for a big move or some major renovations to your home.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your thoughts may shift to more positive horizons, and your resulting optimism will prove attractive to others. Spread good cheer to as many people as you can.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 This week your thinking could be even sharper than ever. It’s a good time to make plans that affect your future, including those pertaining to education or employment.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Listen closely during all conversations, Capricorn. You can always jot down notes later if you really need to remember something in particular. Paying attention this week is crucial.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 If you let your imagination take over, you just may find others are more receptive to this creative way of expressing yourself, Leo. Use every trick to your advantage.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, the hectic pace you have been keeping may be catching up with you. It will be difficult to keep this up for much longer, so start to pare down your responsibilities.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a recent project of yours could bring about some deserved recognition. It doesn’t matter if it is at work or home, being honored can feel good.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may receive a call, text or email today that turns your life in a new direction, Pisces.

Just wait for all of those doors to open for you.

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

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

remaxgolden.com remaxgolden.com

$334,300 1337 Selkirk Drive

3 bedrooms

2 baths

1,968sqft

$289,000 #11, 415 - 5th Avenue

2 bedrooms

2 baths

2,436sqft

4 bedrooms

3 baths

3,770sqft

5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,618sqft

3 bedrooms

2 baths

1,480sqft

2 bedrooms

#12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road 2 baths

1,032sqft

6bdrms 5 baths 4,500sqft 1.38 acres

3 bedrooms

4bdrms 3 baths 2,536sqft 1.18 acres

2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

$900,000 1205 Trans Canada Hwy Land & Building

2 baths

2,146sqft

857 MacAllister Road

2bdrms 1 bath 744sqft

1.64 acres

4bdrms 3 baths 3,376sqft

20 acres

2 bedrooms

5bdrms 2.5 baths 2,180sqft .54 acre

3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,727sqft

$1,599,000 320 Fisher Road 20 acres

3 bedrooms

813sqft

3 bedrooms

1 bath

960sqft

2 bedrooms 1 bath

956sqft

5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,200sqft

3010 Golden Donald Upper Road

20 acres

2 bedrooms

2bdrms 1.5 baths 2,205sqft 4.49 acres

4bdrms 2 baths 1,368sqft

.87 acre

5 bedrooms

2 baths

2 bedrooms

2 baths

960sqft

$669,000 509 Main Street

Land & Building Fully Rented

3 bedrooms

3 baths

956sqft

2,308sqft

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

$795,000 11 bedrooms

4.5 baths

4 bdrms 2 baths 2,400sqft 1.86 acres

1415 Deere Ridge Road

5 bedrooms

4 baths

4bdrms 1 bath 2,458sqft .42 acres

$362,900 5 bedrooms

3 baths

3 bedrooms

3 baths

3,068sqft

each listed at

$199,600

Granite Drive

3 Lots Available

2,450sqft

$229,900 2 bedrooms

554 Day Road 2 baths

1,350sqft 1 acre

$975,000 1297 Campbell Road

9bdrms 7 baths

6,202sqft

46 acres

$199,600 586 Lower Habart Road

2 bdrms 1 bath

$1,125,000 1640 Purcell Woods Circle

3,510sqft

405 Riverglen Drive

$224,000 3411 Highway #95, South

4500sqft

$549,000

$492,300 2010 McMurdo Road

2,432sqft

1001 - 10th Avenue

$599,900

$349,000 #102, 1420 Palliser Trail

$465,000

905 - 5th Avenue

$239,900

$216,300 586B Lower Habart Road

1 bath

609 - 11th Street

$415,000 1852 Blaeberry Road

NEW

$169,900 #2, 1215 - 9th Street

$1,350,000 8bdrms 6 baths 6,524sqft

1,600sqft

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

$279,000

$182,000 #3, 1215 - 9th Avenue

3 baths

1250 Alexander Drive

$226,300

$968,000 1636 Purcell Woods Close

1 bath

801 - 13th Street

$289,900 802 Nicholson Frontage Road

1,920sqft

$254,900 #10, 411 - 5th Avenue

$174,900

$769,000 1569 Harley Road

$229,900 #101, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

2,057sqft

2 baths

#204, 521 - 8th Avenue

$229,300

$499,500 1816 Campbell Road

1 bath

1619 Gareb Road

$545,000 730 Nicholson Road

3 bedrooms

$365,000

$188,900 2 bedrooms

$259,600

1227 Alexander Drive

$239,900 519 - 12th Street

$364,900 606 - 10th Street

1,388sqft

520 - 12th Street

$487,000 1508 Poplar Street

2 baths

NEW

$429,000

$328,300 517 - 12th Street

4 bedrooms

Marlon Chambers Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Flec Demmon Bob Tegart (250) 344-0735 (250) 344-0275 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321(250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451

1,344sqft

.52 acres

$1,195,000 1593 Columbia Valley View

4 bedrooms

3.5 baths

3,752sqft

$410,000 1208 Station Avenue Land & Building