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TRAIL – The Trail Ambassador Program is returning to the stage after a one-year hiatus.

Organizers announced that six candidates have come forward

for this year’s event set for the Charles Bailey Theatre, which helps kick off the annual Silver City Days in May. Keandra Billingsley, Trynity Turnbull, Caïa

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The debut will showcase the candidates, who will introduce themselves and share a speech on their sponsor — be it Trail Firefighters (Local

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enrich and enhance the lives of young women by teaching life skills and promoting the city of Trail, according to coordinator Michelle Epp. The seven-month program brings together area professionals to train candidates aged 15-17 in topics such as public speaking, resume writing, interview skills, tourism, Trail history, nutrition, hair and skin care, money management, and much more.

“The results” keep Epp committed to running the program, with help from Bev Benson.

“Watching from the beginning to the end and seeing what they learn and what they get out of it really motivates me,” shared Epp. “Every year there is a surprise, a situation that might come up, that we haven’t experienced, and we have to deal with it and learn from it.”

Organizers are happy to bring the program back to its traditional format after last year’s decision to split the responsibility when only three girls signed up.

Trail Ambassadors Timberlyn Miles, Gina Oostlander, and Serena Deadmarsh shared the onslaught of volunteer opportunities, pageants and parades throughout B.C. and Washington to promote the city.

“It was neat having them all equal instead of having a queen or princess, where one is viewed in the hierarchy as better,” added Epp. But the community missed the annual Miss Trail Pageant during Silver City Days and so did organizers.

Epp is always floored to see each individual’s journey showcased at the Charles Bailey Theatre.

Some girls slip on their first pair of heels or formal gown, others break out of their shell and find the confidence in communicating to a large crowd, and some learn the importance of volunteering and how to manage a busy schedule.

“We like to open it up to every type of personality because everyone can benefit from it,” she said.

“Sometimes we have people who we think, ‘Are you sure you’re going to get enough out of this?’ … and they always do.”

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The Boundary and District Arts Council (BDAC), which is based out of Grand Forks, is getting ready for several exciting events in the spring.

BDAC also has a new president who has the hit the ground running. Although Samantha Mercer-White has only been in Grand Forks for a year, she stepped forward in November to volunteer as president of the group.

Mercer-White had no previous experience with BDAC other than performing with a hand drumming group at a show. “They were just about to close the doors,” she said.

“BDAC was about to shut down and that would’ve been it. That would’ve been a big blow to the local arts community. So I just stepped up and brought some people with

me.”

Mercer-White said the arts council serves several functions around the Boundary including securing grants for non-profit groups, organizing Arts and Culture Week, organizing the performance series, as well as putting on the Kettle River Festival of Arts and Culture.

BDAC is operated by a board of directors currently with eight members as well as countless volunteers. BDAC has several member groups throughout the Boundary under their umbrella with everything from the Boundary Metis Association, Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society, Grand Forks Choral Society, quilting groups, dance groups, and more.

“We apply for grants through BC Arts Council and the touring council, which provides us with money for

the performance series so we bring artists from out of town here,” said Mercer-White. “It also provides us with money so other non-for-profits or any of our member groups can apply for grants.”

BDAC started in 1976 as a way to support and promote the enjoyment of the arts, which it continues to do to this day. One of the most popular events they put on is the performance series, which includes 3-5 musical artists from out of town. The series has seen such prominent performers as Stephen Fearing, Vazzy and the upcoming The Lion The Bear The Fox. ‘The Lion The Bear The Fox are playing on April 8 at the GEM Theatre in Grand Forks,” said Mercer-White.

“It’s the last performance series show for this year.”

The band features Christopher Arruda (the

lion), Cory Woodward (the bear) and Ryan McMahon (the fox) who hail from Vancouver (lion and bear) and Ladysmith (fox). The band formed in 2012 and have been touring and performing since.

Their debut EP “We’d Be Good Men”, was released on October 1, 2013. They recently released a couple of new songs (Hold My Love and Learn To Fly) off their upcoming CD, which is pegged for a summer release.

“They’re a local BC band and they perform a type of bluegrass mixed with celtic,” said Mercer-White. “We’ve had good response so far with the series but we’re hoping to get even more people out and in the seats.”

Mercer-White said the performance series helps BDAC to bring in bigger performers from out of town. “It gives people a chance to see bigger acts and youth a chance to see

6 1. Young Irish dancers from last year’s Arts Week Gala at GFSS. 2. Little and big Hip Sisters perform at last year’s Arts Week Gala event at the GFSS auditorium. 3. Jack Sawyer performs on the piano during last year’s Arts Week Gala event at the GFSS auditorium. 4. Rowyne Moriority performs at the Arts Week gala put on by BDAC at GFSS last year. 5. James Elliott reading poetry at the 2015 Arts Week Gala event at GFSS. Craig Lindsay photos 6. The Lion The Bear The Fox will be playing the GEM Theatre on April 8 as part of BDAC’s performance series. Mark Maryanovich

five productions where otherwise they wouldn’t,” she said, adding that the concert is for all ages. “We like to keep all our events all ages. We like to keep it family oriented.”

Tickets for the performance are available at gallery 2, Thistle Pot Gifts, The Source, GEM Theatre, and the Christina Lake Welcome Centre.

Arts Week is another big, upcoming event for the arts council. The year’s arts week falls around the middle of April and features several great events. Mercer-White said BDAC will be working with local schools during the week.

“We’ll have our local artists and crafters set up at the school and gallery 2,” she said.

“Students will be able to check out the artists either at the school or the gallery. We had the weavers one year. They

set up a post so the students could actually see the handson experience. This year we’re hoping to get the woodworkers guild in and maybe some blacksmiths all well.”

Mercer-White said they are hoping to expand to two weeks this year in order to allow students to see more artists. “It’s all about getting the community out and about and checking out the artists and what they do and where you can find them,” she said.

“There’s also a tour people can take. People will get a map and They can go to the artists house and really check out what they do.”

Mercer-White said that the artists all give up their time during Arts and Culture Week as a way of saying thanks to the community for their continued support. “The whole week is about the artists givContinued on A4

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There is also the always popular Arts and Culture Week gala at the auditorium on April 21 at Grand Forks Secondary. Past performances have featured Irish dancers, pianists, singers, belly dancing, poetry and more and this year promises to be even better.

“It’s just another way of saying thanks,” she said. “It’ll be by donation. We’re also having our reception to Arts and Culture Week on April 23 at gallery 2. It’ll be a wrap-up of everything. One final thank you from everyone. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Mercer-White, who came to Grand Forks a year ago from Kaslo, said the arts community in the town and throughout the Boundary is good but could be even better. “It’s on the verge of thriving is what I would say,” she said. “There are a lot of artists and a lot of people interested in the arts. It seems like more people are getting interested in it.”

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“We were facing real challenges filling a handful of key management roles that would have allowed us to produce the vibrant, safe and well-organized event that we are famous for,” the notice reads.

Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce chair Gina Medhurst said the news will mean an economic blow to the East Shore.

“Every year at Starbelly the campgrounds are crowded, the bed and breakfasts are packed full and all the stores are open until 9 p.m. every night. It’s definitely going to be an economic shock,” she said.

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“I know all the Starbelly volunteers felt really bad and it wasn’t an easy decision for them. I’d been hearing chatter for two or three months, so I know they spent a long time making that difficult decision.”

An unintended consequence is the cancellation of the Kootenay Gutbuster, a comedy festival scheduled to run the weekend following Starbelly in Crawford Bay in July. It’s now been moved to Creston.

cording to outgoing organizer Avia Moore, and the Kootenay Spirit Festival’s future is in doubt, according to organizer Trisha Wilson.

The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival will go ahead, executive director Paul Hinrichs said, but it is also struggling with diminishing volunteer resources.

Hinrichs said the trouble is all the work “is on the shoulders of a few.”

“Volunteer burnout is a very real situation.

And even if it’s a paid position, often there isn’t enough to make it worthwhile. So you end up with people who are unqualified or just not able to carry the responsibility these huge festivals require.”

In Nelson, the Kootenay Storytelling Festival has been cancelled this year, ac-

“If it was up to the people who lived here, we would have a festival every single day,”

Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism’s Dianna Ducs told the Advertiser. “But across the board we’re seeing these festivals struggle with volunteer exhaustion. People get exhausted volunteering year after year for little or no pay.”

Carla Stephenson of Ymir’s Tiny Lights Festival figures part of the trouble is festival fatigue for audiences in the Nelson area. Her event, now in its fifth year, attracts more than half its visitors from places like Calgary and Edmonton.

“There’s so much great stuff to do here it’s hard to get people to come out and see a band they could see anytime in town,” she said.

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Marijuana-themed mountain range on Google Earth NELSON — Google may have a new definition for getting high.

Nelson resident Britz Robins recently used the popular search engine’s mapping software to find a lake on Google Earth after a photographer shared a picture of it on Instagram with the hashtag #explorekootenaylake.

Instead of the lake, which Robins was searching for in

the Riondel area, she instead found pot-related place names for such non-existant locals including Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannibis Peak and Hydroponic Peak.

“I started zooming in on some of the smaller lakes to see if any names would pop up,” said Robins. “They didn’t. But I stumbled upon those names instead!”

Robins, who works for both

Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism and Shambhala Music Festival, took a screenshot of her find and shared it on social media, earning over 800 likes and 69 shares.

“You can’t see them from Google’s default view. I think the only ones that show up at first glance are Loki and another one. But when you zoom in, the pot mountains show up.”

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where the names came from, or how they ended up on Google.

The names aren’t listed in the BC Geographic Names database and no longer show up on Google Maps. One online commenter, however, suggested the names originated at bivouac.com, a website devoted to mountains of Western Canada.

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Nashville named for pioneering Kaslo woman GREG NESTEROFF West Kootenay Advertiser

One hundred thirtieth in an alphabetical series on West Kootenay/ Boundary place names Nashville, also known as Nashville City and Nashton, was a phantom town at the confluence

of the Kaslo River and its south fork (today known as Keen Creek).

It was first mentioned in the Nelson Miner of July 9, 1892: “The survey of Nashville townsite on the forks of the Kaslo river was completed last week.”

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dated July 4, shows John Fielding was the surveyor. The streets were simply numbered first through sixth and the avenues named A through J. The town was platted in advance of construction of the Kaslo and Slocan Railway, but as the Nelson Tribune of Feb.

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9, 1893 reported, “The Kaslo-Slocan railway in locating its line to pass at some distance from oldestablished and flourishing towns like Nashville, at the mouth of the south fork of Kaslo river, and Mahoneyville, at the mouth of Rabbit creek, is only doing as other great railways have done.”

The following week, The Tribune added: “Nelson, as compared with Kaslo and Three Forks is quite dull, but quite lively as compared with Nashville and Mahoneyville.”

(Mahoneyville was another phantom town, possibly named after Nelson and Kaslo hotelier Mike Mahoney. Rabbit Creek isn’t an official geographic name, so its location is unclear.)

Nashville’s 274 lots were auctioned in October 1892, but not much became of the site.

According to the Tribune of Aug. 11, 1894, “The streets of Nashville, a townsite at the forks of Kaslo river, five miles from Kaslo, are so lit-

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tered with fallen timber that prospectors have difficulty in traveling over the ground and in places have to trespass on valuable, though unoccupied, town lots.”

The Ledge of Feb. 21, 1895 listed Nashville among “deserted paper cities of the country.”

When the Kaslo and Slocan Railway issued its first timetable on Nov. 25, 1895, it called the place South Fork, but it was also known as Nashville Siding.

In November 1896, The Ledge reported townsite clearing was underway and the British Columbia News of Aug. 13, 1897 announced “The Nashville hotel at South Fork was opened to the public last Saturday by A.P. Hanson.” It probably wasn’t in business for very long — it was only listed in the 1897 and 1898 civic directories.

According to the Phoenix Pioneer of July 18, 1908: “John Keen is about to complete arrangements to subdivide the old Nashville town-

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When the CPR rebuilt the Kaslo and Slocan line in the 1910s, they renamed the siding Zwicky (often misspelled Zwickey) after William Edward Zwicky (18581929), manager of the Cork-Province mine.

Zwicky was on the CPR timetable by September 1914.

Don Blake writes in Valley of the Ghosts that a post office application was filed for Zwicky: “This was given the OK and a die was struck and registered, bearing the name Zwicky. The post office opening date was to be July 2, 1915.”

For some reason, the post office opened on Sept. 1 as Nashton instead. Blake says “The people of Nashton were rather upset” about the name Zwicky being used and “their outcry resulted in the Zwicky die being cancelled, without ever being used.” However, no examples of Nashton have been found prior to

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the post office opening.

The post office closed in 1940 due to “limited usefulness.”

How did Nashville/ Nashton get its name in the first place? This was finally explained in a 1949 letter from William J. Twiss of Kaslo to A.G. Harvey. Twiss said John Keen worked on the survey of the Nashville townsite and named it after his bride-to-be, Sarah Helena Nash Twiss (1866-1944), who was William’s sister. She was among Kaslo’s earliest female politicians, serving as a school trustee in 1913. She ran for city council unsuccessfully in 1918, successfully in 1932, and also ran for mayor in 1933.

The name survives in Nashton Creek, formerly Cedar Creek and Come Again Creek. The present name was officially adopted in 1957. John Keen, who was Kaslo’s third mayor and later an MLA, also had a siding on the Kaslo and Slocan Railway posthumously named after him.

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Community KIDSPORT FETES ITS VOLUNTEERS Members of Kidsport took in a Nelson Leafs game Saturday as part of their annual supporters recognition day.

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Come home to Castlegar BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

CASTLEGAR — Plans are being made for a huge Castlegar homecoming celebration for the Canada Day weekend. 2016 marks the 70th anniversary of Castlegar’s incorporation as a village and the 50th anniversary of its incorporation as a town. It is also Selkirk College’s 50th anniversary.

Organizers are reaching out to anyone who has previously lived or worked in Castlegar including pioneer families, grad classes, past city employees, mayors, councillors and their families. “We are calling it Castlegar’s homecoming, but that includes Kinnaird, Robson, Brilliant, the whole area.

We all share history together,” said Castlegar Homecoming 2016 committee chair Joanne Baker.

July 1 events will piggyback

We encourage everyone to come out and attend, to come out and reminisce about the past and look at the future.

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with the activities that the city of Castlegar already has planned.

July 2 will kick off with a breakfast and will be followed up with both heritage and self guided tours that will take place all day. In the evening there will be a wine and cheese at the complex. This will be a ticketed event and will feature displays showcasing Castlegar past and present and the big changes that have taken place. Most events will be free, but a few, such as the wine and cheese, will have a cost.

Preregistration and tickets will be available in the spring.

“We encourage everyone to come out and attend, to come out and reminisce about the past and look at the future,” said Baker.

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CKCA and CBT announce 2016/17 programs Jacquie Hamilton, CKCA Chair. “We are looking forward to celebrating

this milestone with a new intake of arts and heritage projects from across the Basin and providing opportunities for people involved in these areas to embark on new projects, improve their skills, share their talents and more.”

For 2016/17, CKCA is receiving $706,000 from the Trust. Funding is available for: individuals and groups through community arts councils; minor capital projects; touring; arts and heritage mentoring/master classes; organizational development; major projects; artists in education; major exhibitions; major heritage capital projects; and new heritage projects. Applications are adjudicated once a year by local arts councils and the CKCA Steering Committee.

NEW this year: Program 3, 10 and 12 applications will be submitted using an online application format through the CKCA website.

“When arts, culture and heritage flourish within a community, residents feel more connected and have a greater sense of pride,” said Lynda Lafleur, Manager, Community Relationships, North, Columbia Basin Trust.

“We’re pleased to continue to strengthen this sector through our partnership with CKCA.” Find out more and get application forms by visiting www.basinculture. com, contacting your local community arts council or phoning CKCA at 250-505-5505 or 1-877505-7355.

Applications must be received by March 4 or March 18, 2016, depending on the program.

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about Trust programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998.

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Farmers’ co-op launches crowdfunding campaign Imagine a healthy, abundant secure local food future.

It’s not magic, but it requires a grand vision, cooperation, and buy-in from food producers, stores, restaurants and, most importantly, you.

Local farmers are passionate about growing beautiful, healthy food. But they struggle against a tide of low wages, expensive land, inexpensive imported food, and inadequate local supply systems. Years ago, 75 per cent of the food we consumed in this region was grown locally. Today, that

number is down to five per cent. In order to change these statistics, we need to be able to find nutritious and affordable locally grown food everywhere we shop and dine.

The newly formed Kootenay and Boundary Food Producers Co-op has a vision for change.

Its goal is to provide much needed infrastructure and support services to food producers in the area: rebuilding a local distribution system, helping to expand markets, creating long-term storage for crops to be stored over winter, and pro-

viding access to a value added processing facility. In short, the critical things farmers and processors need to make their businesses viable.

Last year the co-op began the work to build a membership of local farmers and secondary food producers, which is an ongoing priority. They also conducted a successful food distribution pilot between a few farmers, stores and restaurants.

These initiatives resulted in the farmer members gaining an extra day to stay on their farm and do what they love — farm.

The co-op is working with all the food groups and associations in the region to ensure we are not duplicating efforts but building stronger together.

If you would like to be a part of making this a reality the co-op needs your help: there is a crowd funding campaign on until only Jan. 29. Go to http://igg.me/at/ ThrivingKootenayLocal and check out how easy it is to join your community in putting your support behind our local farmers and food processors to bring this vision to life.

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CASTLEGAR NORDIC HOSTS FUN CROSS COUNTRY SKI EVENT

Take your first step to the international stage!

The Castlegar Nordic Ski Club held its annual Troll Loppet on Sunday, a fun event that attracted cross country skiers from throughout the region. Skiers took on courses of varying distances, ranging from 2 km (for little kids) to 40 km.

Chelsea Novak photo

Applications now being accepted for Miss Teen BC, Miss BC & Mrs BC! To apply visit your community newspaper website and click on contests.

Students prepare to enter Junior Dragons’ Den Junior Dragons’ Den is returning to the West Kootenays.

Put on by Community Futures Development Corporations since 2014, the competition is for youth from Grade 8 to postsecondary school and is based on the popular CBC show, Dragons’ Den. Youth submit applications pitching a business idea or a business improvement idea.

Short listed applicants from each of three age category 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 and 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 start-up costs of their business, or to expand their existing business. 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.

John Reed, junior initiatives

coordinator for Community Futures of GreaterTrail, 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.

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Friends & Family

SALE % 30 OFF

7-pc shown

our ticket price

DINING PACKAGES & INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

Excludes discounted, clearance, "Hot Buy" deals and Buyer's Best items.

Aran Casual Dining Package 5-Pc includes table and 4 chairs.

ARANODP5

7-pc. $639 Buyer's Best 5-pc + 2 chairs

5-PC BUYER'S BEST

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479

Dalton Counter Height Dining Package

Mango Counter Height Dining Package 5-Pc includes table and 4 chairs.

10036-SET

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11551/2PPK5

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639

250-304-2700

CASTLEGAR

Castlegar at Columbia and 44th Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday 11am - 5pm

Check the flyer out online at thebrick.com or call The Brick Castlegar @ 250-304-2700 for questions/orders.

West Kootenay Advertiser Thursday, January 28, 2016

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Stainless Steel French Door Fridge

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BEDROOM PACKAGES & INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

Excludes discounted, clearance, "Hot Buy" deals and Buyer's Best items.

Stainless Steel True Convection Range NE59J76S

• Huge 5.9 cu.ft. oven capacity • Rapid heat power burner

RF220TASR

• 4 split adjustable glass shelves • Bright LED lighting NOW ONLY

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High Efficiency Front Load Laundry Team LG337OLDY

Beverly 5-Pc Queen Bedroom Package 5-Pc includes headboard, footboard, rails, dresser & mirror. BEVQPK5 6-pc. $1280 After Discount 5-pc + nightstand 7-pc. $1929 Hot Buy! 6-pc + chest

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STEAM WASHER WM3370HVA • 5.0 cu.ft. capacity • Direct drive stainless steel tub • 6 motion wash technology

5-PC

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STEAM DRYER DLEX3370V • 7.4 cu.ft. capacity • True steam technology • Sensor dry technology HOT BUY!

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Infinity Eurotop Queen Mattress Set INFINFQP

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*O.A.C. with The Brick Card Platinum account (the Account). Minimum Purchase (excluding taxes) of $250 is required. No interest accrues during the Promotional Period. Any Brick delivery charges, GST (5%), PST or HST (if applicable), Merchant Fee (not applicable in Quebec) and other fees or charges that apply to your Purchase (e.g. environmental fees) are required by The Brick to be paid at the time of the Purchase. Any fees or charges financed on your Account, including the Merchant Fee, will form part of your Purchase under the Promotional Offer (the Offer) .If the minimum payment on the Account during the Promotional Period is not made, the Offer will end and the annual interest rate (“Preferred Rate”) of 29.9% will then apply on any unpaid balance owing under the Offer at that time until it is paid in full. Take More Than 3 Years To Pay (39 Equal Monthly Payments, No Interest): Merchant Fee is $149.95. The minimum payment for this Offer is based on a special repayment factor of 2.564% of the amount of the Purchase for a 39 month Promotional Period. Details for a Sample Transaction on your Credit Card Product for the Take More Than 3 Years To Pay (39 Equal Monthly Payments, No Interest) Offer : Sample Purchase amount (including taxes): $2000.00, Merchant Fee $149.95 (4.75%) and interest charges (at time of Purchase): $0.00. Total interest charges & Merchant Fee: $149.95. Total Purchase amount including Merchant fee, interest charges and taxes over first 39 months $2,149.95. (Annual Fee for Card not shown in this sample transaction.). Annual Fee (Quebec Only): A $35.00 Annual Fee applies on the Primary Card ($0 each Authorized User Card). An Account Statement will be provided monthly and cover a billing period (statement period) of 28-33 days. In Quebec, a 25 day grace period applies to the Balance, and outside Quebec, a 25-day grace period applies to any Purchase that appears on your statement for the first time. The balance under this Offer may be paid at any time before the Promotional Period ends. Monthly payments may be rounded to next whole dollar. See your Cardholder Agreement for more information about the Offer including the fees and charges that apply. ‡Product may vary by location and may not be exactly as illustrated. We reserve the right to limit quantities by store and per purchase. To receive bonus offer or discount, complete package must be purchased and kept. +This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or free gift purchase, sale, or other promotion, unless otherwise specified. ∆ Excludes discounted, clearance, “Hot Buy” deals, promoted offers, iComfort, ComforPedic, and Tempur-Pedic. Minimum mattress set purchase $799.00. ++An Electronic Recycling Surcharge will be added where applicable. Receive an amount equal to the price of the extended warranty towards your next furniture or mattress purchase. Product and service availability, pricing and selection and promotional offers may vary by store. For terms and conditions visit www.thebrick.com.

See in store for complete details. Offer effective January 28 - February 1, 2016, unless otherwise indicated.

250-304-2700

CASTLEGAR

Castlegar at Columbia and 44th Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday 11am - 5pm

Check the flyer out online at thebrick.com or call The Brick Castlegar @ 250-304-2700 for questions/orders.

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS

Announcements

Travel

Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Cards of Thanks

Travel

Help Wanted

Food Products

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

ST.JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us.

St.Jude, Help of the Hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day, for nine days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St.Jude.

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SEE POLAR Bears, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer.

Save 15% with our winter sale for a limited time. Call toll-free: 1-800-363-7566 or www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400)

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD:

Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph.250-3641922

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

E.Trail. Parkside Apartments.

Spacious, quiet, clean, secure, senior oriented, large 1bdrm., Call 250-368-7897.

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ON THE WEB:

Coming Events Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MONDAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-4428907 or 250-442-8797.

Information

Boundary Community Hospice Association

Employment Business Opportunities GET FREE High cash producing Vending machines. $1 vend = .70 profit. No competition - financing and locating services provided. Full details call now.

1-866-668-6629 Website: www.tcvend.com

Career Opportunities CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST II District of Kitimat Full Time Permanent Wage $39.86 - $48.23 Over 2 Years Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include surveying, design, contract preparation and inspection on principal projects. Must be proficient with electronic survey equipment, and AutoCad 3D. Please Apply By February 15, 2016 4:30 pm,

by Fax: 250-632-4995, or email: dok@kitimat.ca Visit: www.kitimat.ca

Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

$$$----US Currency---$$$ Bought and sold.

2% Better rates than the bank.

GF Pawnshop. 225 Central 250-442-5552

Compassionate end of life resources and support.

Personal Care

250-443-2162 ------------------------------

“We care about your hair loss”

Boundary Area Volunteer Driver Program.

Transportation for medical appointments.

250-584-4618 CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits?

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal.

Call 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca HIP OR Knee replacement?

Arthritic conditions or COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Lost & Found FOUND: 3 season passes for Trail Smoke Eaters. At Waneta Plaza.

Found Nov. 26. 250-368-5202.

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR timeshare.

No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Travel Bonners Ferry Day Trip Feb.5, 2016 Call West’s Travel 1-877-365-7782 Myrt 250-368-7371 BC Reg.No.23776

OWNER OPERATORS Flatdeck Division · Must be willing to run Western USA, BC and Alberta · Must currently hold a FAST card, or obtain one within 3 weeks of receiving a position.

Benefits & Hiring Bonus!

Call Bob 604-888-2928 or email: bob@shadowlines.com

Education/Trade Schools HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail!

Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof.

Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit today: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career!

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.90/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Heavy Duty Machinery A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 Nordic Trac cross country ski machine.$100. 250-442-2700.

REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping.

Spruce and Pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca

Help Wanted

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

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold.

Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central.

250-442-5552.

Musical Instruments Guitars, Amps, Drums, Keyboards, Mics, P.A., Ukuleles, Books, & Acc. Bay Avenue Music, Trail 250-368-8878

Real Estate Houses For Sale Grand Forks: across from hospital, fixer upper. On treed & serviced lot. 250-442-2804 Grand Forks: older 2 bdrm mobile home on 4.5 acres, drive by to view 4255 Canning Rd, $169,900. 250-442-0122

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822

Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph. 250368-6761 Glenmerry, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg.

Heat incl.n/p,n/s.250-368-5287

GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 2 bdrm. apt. available.

Avail. Mar.1st. 250-368-8391

Grand Forks: 1 and 2bdrm apt., N/P, RR. 250-442-2276 / 250-442-6800.

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm apt. NS, NP, senior preferred. $600 includ utiles. 250-442-4241.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm Black Knight apt., NP, NS, RR. 250-442-2599 / 250-443-1599

Grand Forks: Clean & bright 2 bdrm apt. Walk to amenities.

Rear facing w/view of mountain. Quiet location, balcony, lots of storage. N/S. $645/m.

778-214-0408.

TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apt. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable.

Nicely renovated. Must See. 250-368-1312, 250-364-0352

Help Wanted

Capilia Hair & Scalp Centre Thinning hair or hair Loss Dandruff, dry or oily scalp Psoriasis & Eczema Chemotherapy/radiation therapy Wigs & hair systems for men & women 3019 Hwy 3

CRESTON, BC 250-428-0354 www.hairandscalpcentre.ca

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates) KOOTENAY DUCT CLEANERS Locally owned & operated.

Affordable, professional, & insured Duct Cleaning Services & System Sterilizations.

Toll free 1.844.428.0522 FREE Estimates

Plumbing FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Snowclearing

LABOURER 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.

Desirable Qualifications: x BC Driver’s Licence Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement x Previous experience in the operation and routine maintenance of hand tools.

This is a union position. The salary is $27.79 per hour (March 1, 2015) for a 40 hour work week.

Applications from qualified candidates should be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 to:

Help Wanted

Merchandise for Sale

Seasonal Farm Labourers Required by RK Fresh Fruit and Garden Centre Ltd. Full time work, includes; picking vegetables & packing. Wages $10.59 per hr. Fax resume to 250-442-5384.

Firearms

Personnel Officer City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 FAX: 365-4810 PHONE: 365-7227 E-mail: hr@castlegar.ca

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

Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information collected will be utilized solely for the selection of candidates.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

WILL SHOVEL Snow from roofs, driveways and walkways. 250-364-3856

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Rentals Commercial/ Industrial

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Commercial &/or Retail space in downtown area of Grand Forks 250-442-2276 / 250-442-6800 Grand Forks: Bridgeview Place: Two commercial spaces for rent. 860 sq. ft. and 790 sq. ft. rent: $550 - $650 + utils.

Contact Julie at 250-444-0450 email:obrien.julie3@gmail.com

Homes for Rent

Christina Lake: 1bdrm, no dogs. New bathroom. $450 + utilities.

250-447-9270 Grand Forks: 3 bdrm townhouse behind the High school, fenced back yard, NS, NP, $750/m + utils, available immediately. 250-666-0088 Grand Forks: Brand new 2 bdrm. $950/m. + utils. Option rent to own. 1-250-688-8679 Grand Forks: Lg 5 bdrm home, on 1 acre riverfront, Extra Foods area, NS, $995/m + utils. 250-666-0088 Grand Forks: mobile home, 1380 sq ft, 22km north of town, recently renoed, $750/m + utils.

250-442-0930.

Office/Retail Commercial / office space in downtown Grand Forks, with own washroom. Renovations avail for your usage.

250-442-8871 / 250-442-7278

Property Management

Rentals

Grand Forks

1 bdrm apt nicely updated $675 utils inc, avail Feb 1st 3 bdrm 2 bath family home $1150. Avail March 1st.

1 bdrm apt. $750 utilities inc. Close to downtown.

Available immediately.

2 bdrm house 4 appl’s large yard.$800 available Feb 1st Unique office space dowtowwn.$275 utilities inc.

ALPINE BANDY BOBSLED BROOM BALL CLIMBING COMPETITION CURLING FREESTYLE FROZEN GAMES HELMET HILLS

HOCKEY ICE FISHING ICE SKATING ICE SPEEDWAY LIFT LUGE MANMADE MOGUL OBSTACLES OLYMPIC PARTNER RACING

RINK SKATING SKIING SKIJORING SLALOM SLOPES SNOCROSS SNOW SNOWBOARDING SNOWMOBILE SYNCHRONIZED TRACKS

Greenwood

1 bdrm home 4 appl’s $550 2 bdrm home 5 appl’s $700 TERM NEGOTIABLE ON PRIME INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL or OFFICE SPACE IN GRAND FORKS N/S, N/P, References.

Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

WEEKLY

Rooms for Rent Grand Forks: bed sitting room, heat and light inc., $325/month. 250-442-2300.

Grand Forks: Lg furnished room in spacious home. includes small fridge, table, WR, shared kitchen/laundry. 250442-5334

Shared Accommodation Roommate wanted in Grand Forks. 3 bdrm house, share kitchen etc, with mature professional male. Currently no pets. 250-584-4251.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 1990 Toyota Hilux Surf, 4cy diesel, auto, SUV, new brakes & front end, no rust, $5,400obo. ALSO 2000 Acura EL and Nissan Altima, both 4 cyl & 4 doors. 250-442-0122 2000 Buick, low km, $4500.

1998 Buick, good shape, $1500 obo. 250-442-2300.

Trucks & Vans 2006 Ford F350 XLT Super Duty 6.L diesel. 214,600kms, auto, ext. cab, good tires, runs excellent, $12,900. w/canopy.

Blue w/silver trim. 250-4423087.

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

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, 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

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

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, 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

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω, ★, ◊ The Cold Days Hot Deals Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after January 15, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance.

Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,998 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 84 months equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $165 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,998. Ω$9,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before January 5, 2016. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ★The Make No Financing Payments for 90 Days offer is available from January 5 – February 1, 2016, and applies to retail customers who finance a new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Viper and Alfa Romeo) at a special fixed rate on approved credit up to 96 months through Royal Bank of Canada and TD Auto Finance or up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract but not until 90 days after the contract date. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ◊Up to $2,000 Bonus Cash is available between January 15 and February 1, 2016, on most new 2016 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT models excluding the following: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP, 2016 Journey CVP/SE Plus, 2016 Charger & Challenger SRT Hellcat, 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x2, 2016 Jeep Compass and Patriot Sport 2-Door CPOS, 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2-Door, 2016 Ram 1500 Regular Cab and FIAT 500 POP. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ≤Based on 3500/F-350 full-size pickups and competitive information available at time of publication. Based on max towing comparison between 2016 Ram 3500 - up to 31,210 lb, 2015 Chevrolet 3500 - up to 23,200 lb and 2016 Ford F-350 - up to 26,500 lb. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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Community / Arts COLUMBIA POWER MAIN SPONSOR OF THIS YEAR’S ROSSLAND WINTER CARNIVAL Columbia Power is a proud sponsor of the 2016 Rossland Winter Carnival, taking place Jan. 28-31. Columbia Power representatives Matt Tonner and Geoff Coke and Rossland Winter Carnival organizers Tara Kowalchuk and Richard Reid fittingly posed in front of the Olaus Jeldness statue in downtown Rossland, the Norwegian miner who started the event in 1898. For more information about Rossland Winter Carnival visit:www.rosslandwintercarnival.com. Pictured from left to right: Matt Tonner, Tara Kowalchuk, Richard Reid and Geoff Coke.

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Dance Extravaganza returns to Grand Forks

The always fun Dance Extravaganza is returning to Grand Forks on Thursday with a theme of “Movement in the Boundary.”

The show starts at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Grand Forks Secondary School auditorium. Tickets are available at New West Trading in Grand Forks as well as the Christina Lake Welcome Centre.

The show is being put

together by the Hip Sisters and all proceeds will go to the Rock Creek and Westbridge fire relief.

New this year at the extravaganza is martial arts including tai chi and kung-fu. People can also expect to see plenty of their favourite dancing with everything from belly dancing, latin dancing, Irish, can can, and much more.

Members of the Hip Sisters practice at the Grand Forks Secondary auditorium for the upcoming Dance Extravaganza.

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The Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat

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team congratulates the winner of our recent quilt draw: Lynda Fletcher of Christina Lake.

The throw and candle basket was won by Leona Bozek of Castlegar and the gift basket went to Dave Henley of Trail.

We would like to thank the Trailing Threads Quilt Guild and other supporters who donated items for the draw.

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arts, culture & heritage funding Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, invites individuals of all artistic disciplines and arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding.

Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com.

Deadline for applications is March 4, 2016, or March 18, 2016, depending on the program.

Administered and managed by: Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7.

1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net

Funded by:

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News THEORY OF A DEADMAN PLAYS TO SOLDOUT CROWD IN TRAIL Theory of a Deadman brought their Unplugged 15 Tour to a soldout audience at Trail’s Charles Bailey Theatre on Jan. 19. Lead by singer Tyler Connolly (pictured), the band brought an acoustic flavour to many of its popular hard-rocking hits. After completing their Western Canada tour this month, the band heads to Europe Sheri Regnier photo for shows in France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany.

TWIN TOWERING CRANES WORKING ON TRAIL BRIDGE A little snowfall wasn’t going to stop work from moving ahead on the pipepedestrian bridge in Trail. Last week, the pile driving crew and welders were working on the North Tower foundation piles.

Guy Bertrand photo

Hire a Student Now The School Works program provides an $8/hr student wage subsidy.

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SCHOOL WORKS PLACEMENTS STILL AVAILABLE • Funding still available for small businesses, non-profit, First Nation or public organizations.

• Co-op and Practicum student hours eligible.

For more information: 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3584 or schoolworks@cbt.org.

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