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Lady Spring and the Snow King dance in Spirit Square on Saturday night during the Snow King Masque Parade.

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Eagles win only home tournament of the year ..................................11

MP reflects on first few months in office Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s been a busy few months since KootenayColumbia MP Wayne Stetski was elected to office in the Oct. 19 federal election. The NDP’s critic for national parks toured the riding exten-

sively last week for the first time since he ousted David Wilks in the fall and stopped in Golden on Feb. 9 to meet with Town officials, leaders of various community groups and any other constituents who wanted to chat.

Stetski has had the opportunity to speak in parliament on several occasions since taking

office in Ottawa, putting forth one query during question period in an area that he is very familiar with: Canada’s national parks.

To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, Parks Canada has decided to waive all entrance fees for entry in its national parks.

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Local photographer’s favourite shot lands on national magazine cover Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

was OK to use my photo for the cover. Ya, of course. I wasn't going to say no to that!"

Her first (possibly of many to come) magaLike so many artists before her, Jena LaRoy zine cover photo was shot before LaRoy was in is inspired by the landscape and terrain found school. The amateur photographer snapped here in Golden. So it's no surprise that when the pic while she was out skiing with Great she found herself out in the backcountry, she Canadian Heli-Ski. "I don't know why, I just love this photo," picked up a camera.

"I was doing it (photography) on my own said LaRoy. "It's one of my favourites. I like for a while and travelling. Then I wanted to how graphic it is, and the lighting. And the fact that it was learn and get better so I decided “Everyone is really talented something I did, it was something I'm part of here in Golden, and I would so worth pursuing those ski tracks. love to be a part of that.” in school," said I skied it, then LaRoy, who has took the photo, been enrolled in so I like that."

— Jena LaRoy — Langara College The cover of a since the fall. national maga"It's awesome, for anyone who wants to go zine is an impressive accomplishment for into photography I would definitely recom- someone just at the beginning of her career, mend it." but LaRoy is mostly excited to keep learning It was at Langara where an instructor and getting better. That way she can make a informed her and her classmates of a photo career out of doing what she loves, and hopecompetition with Canada's Photo Life Maga- fully do it where she loves, right here in her zine. hometown of Golden.

"I just entered, didn't really think anything "I think my end goal is to make graphic art would happen. A couple months later they let pieces. I don't know what that is necessarily, me know that I was one of the finalists…so I just something that people would hang on ended up being one of the 25 emerging pho- their wall, something that's high quality and tographers to watch out for," said LaRoy. nice to look at," she said. "Everyone is really Of course the young photographer was talented here in Golden, and I would love to thrilled with that news alone, but then it got be a part of that." even better.

If you’d like to see more of LaRoy’s work, go "Then they asked me a little while later if it to jenaleelaroy.com.

Jena LaRoy holds a copy of the Photo Life Magazine that features her photo on its cover. The magazine also names LaRoy one of their top 25 emerging photographers to watch.

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Ski program continues to give young students the chance to ski GDCF Submitted Growing up in a ski town should mean that every child gets the chance to learn to ski or snowboard. Thanks to some new and old partners, the Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program will ensure that every child in

Golden and Area A will get the chance to slide on snow in Grade 4 and again in Grade 5.

The Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program was originally created and sustained by the forward-thinking of the Whitetooth Ski Society. Upon the sale of Whitetooth to Ballast-Nedam (develop-

ers of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR)) in the late 1990s, proceeds from the sale were used three ways - first, to pay off the Society’s debt; second, to allocate some of the proceeds for the Whitetooth Legacy Fund (currently held with the CSRD); and finally, to create

the Whitetooth Ski Society Fund (WSSF), which has since been held by the Golden & District Community Foundation (GDCF).

Compounding challenges in recent years, the GDCF's capacity to support local youth has been limited by lower investment returns on the WSSF’s

endowment fund. So in September, after research and careful consideration of the original intention of the Whitetooth Ski Society, the Board has decided to modify the program so that it can maximize the Fund’s impact and focus on the local Grade 4 and 5 classes.

“We looked at the program's participation over the last few years and realized that the passes were not getting used as much as we had hoped,” said Lynne Romano, Chairperson of the GDCF. “So we called all of the parents and heard that the two biggest challenges were transportation to and from the mountain and not having a ‘ski buddy’ to go with. The program changed after meetings with the partners determined that there was a greater opportunity to impact more kids through additional support from KHMR and the School District.”

Under the new program, the collaboration of Lady Grey Elementary School, Nicholson Elementary School, the Parent Advisory Councils, and the Whitetooth Ski Society Fund are helping to provide the opportunity for approximately 125 children to ski or snowboard four full days at a greatly reduced cost at KHMR (totaling 500 skier days). By directly involving the schools,

this new program will address the issue of transportation and improve social inclusion for this age group.

The response from the school administration and teachers has been great. They saw the potential to positively impact many more kids through this change and enthusiastically supported it.

Thus far, a few classes have already made use of the Program and they will be returning regularly for the remainder of the season.

Janne Arlt, Principal of Lady Grey Elementary School, has attributed this success to Kicking Horse’s staff, committed parents, school staff and volunteers that ensure all the kids are looked after while on the regular ski trips.

“The kids have figured out the routine and what they’re going to need to have an enjoyable day on the mountain. And some that can already ski well are taking this opportunity to learn how to snowboard with the support of an instructor,” she said.

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Several million dollars are raised for the parks through its entrance fees every year, and Stetski is concerned that will mean a smaller budget for the system that year.

“Will the government guarantee that they replace that funding in 2017 so it doesn’t end up being a cut to the national parks budget?” he questioned.

He also questioned whether the Liberals would restore the cuts made to Parks Canada under the Conservative government.

He received what he called a hopeful, but political, answer from Catherine McKenna, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.

He plans to follow up on this issue in the near future.

Locally, the problematic changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program remain a concern, despite this being less of a problem during the quieter winter tourism season. This was among the issues that Stetski discussed with Mayor Ron Oszust and Town CAO Jon Wilsgard during his Golden visit.

“It’s still an issue. It’s not as prominent as it was six months ago…but it is recognized, and it’s certainly recognized by the Liberal government that the current system is broken,” Stetski

said, adding that he has faith that the government will take the right course of action in fixing the program.

Of course, a review of local concerns wouldn’t be complete without a mention of the Trans-Canada Highway, which will remain at the top of a list of regional priorities until a time where it is expanded and twinned.

On a broader scale, one of Stetski’s chief concerns is that of the election process itself. Much has been made of the seemingly dated “first past the post system” and the Liberals promised during the 2015 election campaign that they would change that once they were elected. Still, Stetski remains concerned that the governing party might opt for a rankedballot system that would seemingly favour the Grits, the centrist party being the second choice of most Conservative and NDP voters.

A petition in the riding has been signed by 700 people, including several Goldenites, to see the federal government move to a proportional representation system that would tie the percentage of a party’s popular vote directly to that party’s number of seats in parliament.

“It’s pretty straightforward…if the Green Party got 15 per cent of the votes across Canada, they should get 15 per cent of the seats in parliament,” Stetski said.

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Stetski strongly advocated for strategic voting in the 2015 election, including in Kootenay-Columbia, but also said that he was hopeful that it would be the final election under the first past the post system.

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The Respectful Driver - Fact or Fiction?

I’ve been reading Moving to Vision Zero: Road Safety Strategy Update and Showcase of Innovation in British Columbia and was struck by these words: “These components are: safe road users who are well - trained, knowledgeable of driving challenges and risks, and who are respectful of traffic rules...”

Are today’s drivers well trained? My mother tells me that when she was old enough to obtain a driver’s licence she went in, paid two dollars and was told to go learn to drive. I had to take a 20 question multiple choice exam, practice driving a bit and then pass a 15 to 20 minute road test. My children took a 50 question exam, passed through two levels of graduated licencing which included one hour exams and took formal driver training because we could afford it and I thought it was an important life skill.

That’s quite a change over three generations! But it can serve to show the large variation in drivers who use our roads today. To put it all in perspective, a driving examiner confided in me that even after passing through the Graduated Licencing Program, drivers still only possessed the basic skills necessary to drive well and that further training would be needed to become a really accomplished safe driver. What does that say about my mother and I? Aside from enforcement action, Moving to Vision Zero establishes the following priorities: the development of a sector - wide provincial road safety calendar of education and awareness initiatives; the development of a best practices toolkit for education and awareness events; the creation of a provincial road safety logo; and the building of a network for distributing education and awareness campaigns. Hmm, advertising and tickets, no mention of testing, training or incentive to improve skills. I’ll have to re-read the document, maybe I missed it...

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Field Elementary to close at end of June Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

School’s out forever.

That lyric from the Alice Cooper anthem has never been truer for residents of Field, who were told last week that their elementary school will be closed for good at the end of June.

Declining enrolment figures were at the root of the closure, as Field Elementary School had just three students this year and was only scheduled to have a single student next year.

The Rocky Mountain School District’s next smallest school is Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats with a student population over 50.

Field Elementary School had previously survived a series of closures in the district and was on a list of schools slated for potential closures as early as 2002.

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Pictured are Thomas Cais, Abigail Iay and Axel Cameron, the last three students at Field Elementary School after it was announced that the school will close in June.

In the background is Madame Rebecka, the school’s teacher.

Photo Submitted ly made the school unsustainable.

The decision to close the school came on Feb. 9 after a series of public consultations between Rocky Mountain School District 6 and the Village of Field.

“As far as Field goes, located in a national park, we are a service centre for tourists. I think the one thing that the school has always brought to the community is that it does make it a community,” said Craig Chapman, chair of the Field Community Council.

District Superintendent Paul Carriere chaired the public consultation meetings and felt that, while the eventual decision to close was difficult for locals, Field villagers understood that it was inevitable and that it was impossible to keep the school open with

just one student. He was quick to praise the community for their understanding.

Chapman says the village is grateful the board kept the school running as long as it did.

“The school board has always been very supportive,” he said.

Still, it was a difficult day for locals when the announcement was made, with many leaving comments on the Village of Field’s Facebook page.

“How sad. The school has and always was a big part of the Field community,” wrote one commenter.

“I learned so much living and teaching in such an amazing community. So many fond memories,” said another.

The situation also struck close to home for Chapman, his chil-

dren having attended Field Elementary in the past.

“Anybody who knew the school…would know it’s an extremely special place. I just can’t even begin to describe what a fantastic experience it was for our kids,” he said, adding that the close relationships students had with their teachers was a definite positive, as was the keen involvement of all of the parents.

As for the building, which has one of the largest footprints of any building in the community, it will remain operational with three tenants continuing to lease offices. Carriere says that the school district doesn’t have any plans to sell the building, and that as long as the school district owns the building, there is a chance the school

could re-open if there is the potential for increased enrolment.

In the mean time, the school’s gym could be made available for occasional community events.

“If (community groups) wanted to use the gym, we would talk about what that would look like…it is potentially available under license of occupation agreements,” Carriere said, indicating that similar arrangements have been made at other dormant schools in the district.

A closing celebration will be held on June 29, the last day of school.

“We would invite all past residents, teachers, students, anyone with a connection to the school to just come and have a celebration of the building and what it has meant,” Chapman said.

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Snow King Masque Parade completes 10th Pageant

Some of the mystical creatures to make an appearance at this year’s Snow King Masque Parade included a zombie unicorn, left, and an owl, right.

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RCMP Report: One pound of marijuana found in routine stop Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden-Field RCMP has responded to 13 collisions during the first half of February. No major injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the crashes.

Counterfeit Money Several businesses were victims of a male and female couple who allegedly bought items using counterfeit US currency.

“We received five different reports, during the first week in February, in which the same couple entered several stores paying for items using a photocopied US $50 bill,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury.

The same couple is believed to be responsible for similar crimes in other communities in the area. Police are continuing to work with neighboring detachments to try and identify the pair.

Missing Person The Golden-Field RCMP was called to a report of a missing male on February 3 after a roommate became concerned that another roommate had not been seen at the house.

Police were able to determine that the male was still in Golden and had been staying somewhere else. No other police or emergency assistance was required.

Break and Enter not Random Police are investigating after a report was received that a residence near 12th Street North had been broken into sometime on February 6.

“The investigation is still ongoing, however we do not believe that this is a random incident, and is rather a dispute over ownership of property,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

Drunk Driving A 24 year-old female from Campbell River received a 90 day driving prohibition on February 7 after police allege that they found her behind the wheel of her vehicle intoxicated.

“A traffic stop was initiated and the female provided two separate breath samples into two different alcohol screening devices, both of which registered a ‘fail’,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

The female also had her vehicle

impounded for 30 days. Both penalties were issued under the Province’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition program.

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Police were called on the night of February 7 after a male was reported to have been trying to get inside someone’s vehicle on Station Avenue. Patrols were made, however police were not able to locate the male. “Statistically vehicle theft is on the rise in British Columbia,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “We would encourage everyone to make sure that they lock their doors and remove any valuables.”

Those looking for further information on how to prevent auto crime can visit ICBC’s website: www.icbc. com/road-safety/prevent-autocrime.

Alleged Assault Local police were conducting patrols in the downtown core during the early morning hours of February 13 when they were approached by a male who stated that he had just been assaulted by another male.

“The male alleges

that the incident stemmed from a fight over a taxi,” said Cst. Lainchbury. The victim refused medical treatment, and no charges are expected in relation to the incident.

Traffic Services A 26 year-old male from Surrey had his vehicle impounded on February 8 after police determined that the driver did not have a valid driver’s license, and was flagged as a vehicle impound candidate by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. Police had initially stopped the vehicle after he was alleged to have been travelling 116 km/h in a 90km/h zone near Field.

Police were called on February 10 after a witness observed a male drinking a beer in the parking lot of a local restaurant before driving westbound on the Trans-Canada Highway.

“Officers were able to locate the vehicle near Hartley Road and also believed that the male had been drinking,” said Cst. Lainchbury. Police allege that the male, a 57 year-old from Calgary, received a ‘warn’ reading from an alcohol screening

device, at which point his license was suspended for 3 days. The owner, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was sober and decided she would drive the remainder of the trip.

One Pound of Marijuana Found in Traffic Stop A 25 year-old female from Revelstoke is facing charges after police allege they found approximate-

ly one pound of marijuana in the female’s vehicle during a traffic stop for speeding on February 12.

“As a result of the stop the investigating officer could smell a strong odor of marijuana,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

“The female was then arrested and a search subsequent to her arrest revealed a large bag of what we believe is marijuana in the back seat.”

The female is sched-

uled to appear in court in Golden on April 5.

Police also seized what they believe was just under 30 grams of from a vehicle on February 14.

“The officer in this instance also detected an odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle which had been stopped for speeding.”

The incident is still under investigation.

The driver and occupants of the vehicle are from Edmonton.

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Locals feel brunt of bad Liberal decisions: MLA

Snow King Returns Every year when friends from out of town ask me what I’m working on this week, I have to say I’m taking photos of the Snow King Masque Parade.

Then there is the fun task of trying to explain to them what exactly this bizarre and unique pageant really is.

- I SURMISE It’s tough. It truly is one of those spectacles

By Jessica Schwitek that must be witnessed yourself.

The elaborate and larger than life costumes (some of which clearly take weeks if not months to construct), the odd storylines, and the enthusiasm from the crowd can definitely take newcomers by surprise.

Sometimes the funnest part of the festival is listening to the comments from first timers. The looks on their faces when they see a zombie unicorn, or a bunch of mosquitos being chased by a fly swatter, is quite priceless.

My first year the narrator asked the crowd to howl at the moon. And I looked around in amazement to see that almost everyone in the square obliged.

Everyone always asks how and why this festival began...assuming that its origins will somehow explain the strangeness of the Snow King tradition.

It doesn’t.

Ten years ago was the very first Snow King Masque Parade, which I learned this year is in reference to the Snowmobile Club’s old clubhouse, the Sno King Kastle.

Organizers, a very dedicated group of volunteers, started the event as a way to bring families together, and celebrate the community in the middle of winter.

It’s a great sentiment, and I truly believe that goal has been accomplished. The crowd is full of families, locals and visitors, every year. But the spectacle also attracts people of all ages, making it one of the most inclusive events in Golden all year.

However none of this really explains what the event is, only why it is.

I don’t think there is an explanation to be given.

The Snow King Masque Parade, in its mantra to include everyone who wants to join, allows people to walk in with their own costumes and ideas. No one’s creativity is stifled.

It is then the organizers’ job to somehow tie all of these eclectic ideas together. That is how you end up with an inexplicably strange festival in Spirit Square every February.

And the best part is, nobody is put off by the strangeness. The crowd only gets bigger year after year, which is a trend I don’t see changing any time soon.

I believe strongly that we, the people who live most connected to the land, should have the ability to make decisions about what happens on the land base that surrounds our communities. This is a principle that I have fought for throughout my political career, and it is a fundamental right that has been eroded by the BC Liberals since 2001.

When I served as Mayor of Golden in the 1990s there were three significant instances where the community was able to use existing tools to influence decisions on the public lands that surround Golden.

When our mill went down the fiber in our area would only be made available if a manufacturing facility was operated in Golden. When a major ski hill was proposed the people of Golden had a vote to decide if it should go ahead. And when we had recreational conflicts in our mountains we were able to meet as user groups to develop a plan to avoid conflicts and protect the environment.

- Norm Macdonald Under the BC Liberals, all of these three tools have been lost to us, and the comMLA Report munities that I now represent in the Legislature are paying the cost.

In Kimberley, the community is faced with logging in its watershed. The need for the community to be able to ensure safe drinking water is not considered in government decisions to log, and there is no meaningful mechanism available for the voices of residents of Kimberley to be heard.

In Canal Flats, the mill has been closed and the fiber that fed that mill now goes elsewhere. The requirement for local fiber to provide local employment is gone.

In the Columbia Valley, the BC Liberals created a fake municipality that handed over control of a vast area west of Invermere against the wishes of the people. Taxpayers’ money now goes to fund a mayor and council for Jumbo where there is no town, no residents, and no development.

In Revelstoke, recreational systems are being compromised because the government no longer has to take into account the views of the community, honor agreements with community partners, or consider a range of values when making decisions on the land base.

The BC Liberal government has consistently put corporate interests ahead of community needs, and the consequences for local communities will be felt for many, many years to come. Whether it is the loss of water quality, reduced economic activity, waste of taxpayers’ money, or loss of recreational and environmental values, these are all examples of problems that could have been avoided if government was required to listen to what local residents had a say about the use of their land base.

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Golden point of view Did you attend the Masque Parade on Saturday?

Stars to all the businesses that still use lbs and kg. People born in the ‘50s and earlier appreciate it!

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“Yes. I thought it was really fun.

There was a lot of people there this year.”

“I did not. I’m actually not sure what that is, I’m just visiting.”

“Yes I did. It was really good.”

Stars to all of the performers at the Masque Parade on Saturday.

Another job well done!

Stingers to people that have no life.

Stars to IGA, Overwaitea and Tim Hortons for donating

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

One of Golden’s most well used facilities is now more accessible for community members.

With the installation of a new vertical lift and electrically operated doors at the main entrance, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District has ensured that the Golden and District Recreation Complex – also known as the Arena – is accessible to all members of the public.

“The new lift is a perfect example of the CSRD’s commitment to increasing accessibility in its facilities,” said Electoral Area A Director Karen Cathcart.

The Federal Government, through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, contributed $38,900 towards the project. The Columbia Basin Trust contributed $30,000 and

the balance of funding coming from the CSRD’s capital reserve fund for the Golden Arena. The total cost of the project was $130,000 which also included automatic door openers for the upstairs lounge and main entryway. Local general contractor, Greg McTaggart from Absolutely Hammered Contracting completed the work.

“The Golden Arena is one of the true shared services in the community, and it’s great to have the CSRD take the lead on making this project a reality,” said Mayor Ron Oszust. “The new vertical lift means that more people can access the lounge, a public space located above the main lobby that is used for a variety of activities, including serving as a heated viewing area for the ice surface below. In addition, the new door openers on the front

of the building make it easier to enter and exit.”

The project’s scope included the installation of the vertical lift, which is accessed from the arena and lands at a walkway that provides entry to the Arena lounge area. The doorway to the lounge required a small amount of reconfiguration to a window set at one end of the space.

In addition to the vertical lift, the project required a fire rated vertical shaft, an elevator pit and machine room. Building system modifications were also necessary to provide for machine room ventilation, additional sprinkler system heads, fire alarm integration and electrical service for the lift.

The Arena lounge area features a server, storage, washrooms, mirrored walls and a large floor space

who don’t get their girlfriends anything for Valentine’s Day. Everyone wants to feel appreciated.

Stingers to the individual who was clearly speeding in the school zone near Alexander Park school last week.

That’s so dangerous!

Stars to the nice individual who paid for my Tim Hortons order on the weekend. I’ll pay it forward!

Stingers to boyfriends

Stars to mild, sunny days in February.

Stingers to the cost of travel in Canada.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

Arena boosts its accessibility for guests Town of Golden Submitted

food and drinks for the Kicking Horse Classic and another star to RCR for their support of the Golden Eagles basketball team through their Summit Fund!

designed for active use. The space is available for rent year round and is commonly used by groups such as martial arts, belly dancing, summer camps and general meetings. There are funds budgeted in 2016 for updates to the lounge including new paint, new flooring and increased storage capacity.

Come on down to the Golden Arena on Saturday, February 27, to catch the official grand opening of the new lift during the intermission of Golden Figure Skating Club’s Night at the Movies ice show!

Federal Budget Editor, So just who is Gerald Butts? I am guessing the majority of Canadians do not know that he is an old Trudeau university buddy who is now the senior political adviser to our new Prime Minister and has had serious input into almost every policy Trudeau campaigned on in the recent election.

Butts was the principal author of former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's bankrupting green energy policies. It was his idea for a "positive message" that helped McGuinty win in Ontario and Justin Trudeau throughout his own campaign borrowed McGuinty's victory speech words that voters had "rejected the politics of division." Butts is an anti-energy environmental activists who is okay with running deficits which is why Ontario continues to struggle to reduce it's debts and has been downgraded by Moody's to "negative." What should be of concern to Canadians is that Trudeau campaigned on running "modest deficits" to finance infrastucture and social programs and what happened in Ontario could soon plague the entire country. Since 2005/06 Ontario's net debt has almost doubled and is now close to 300 billion and the Ontario government has never made a secret of its desire to have the Federal government bail them out.

Trudeau has finally admitted his budget will exceed ten billion in deficit. So much for his pre-election promise to Canadians. The National Bank just recently said the deficit could actually reach ninety billion by the end of Trudeau's term. When you see the disaster in Ontario with the ballooning debt and crumbling of manufacturing because of the "green" energy policies pushed on the province by Gerald Butts, Canadians have just cause to fear under Justin Trudeau's leadership.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLDEN, BC YARD CP WANTS TO CONGRATULATE THE GOLDEN MECHANICAL CAR EMPLOYEES FOR AN ACCIDENT FREE YEAR. Roughly 7,500 car repairs and wheel change-outs with zero reported injuries demonstrates that safety is more than just a job requirement; its a way of life.

Safety is and has always been one of CP’s core foundations. That’s why we have gone 10 straight years with the fewest train accidents per million miles among all Class 1 railroads.

That’s something to be be proud of.

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High Kicks back for another round of the Golden Sound Festival

The High Kicks played in front of a packed Riverhouse at last year’s Sound Festival.

Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Ask any music enthusiast in Golden about their own personal highlight from the five previous Golden Sound Festival block parties, and there’s a decent chance

they’ll bring up the High Kicks show at the Riverhouse last winter.

A packed crowd showed up to see the two-piece rock group, who were joined by a local Goldenite and a member of Bend Sinister for the show, which

was at capacity.

Given that response, it was an easy decision for the High Kicks to return for next weekend’s “best of” Sound Festival.

“We’ve always had a special place in our hearts for Golden. It seems like every show

just gets bigger and better,” said drummer Matt Doherty.

The group shouldn’t have a capacity problem this year, as their show will be at the Civic Centre. While it’ll be a less intimate venue, Doherty doesn’t think that’ll change how the duo performs.

“We definitely love playing small, packed sweaty shows that fill up quickly and you’re playing two feet away from your fans, that’s always fun. A bigger stage just means that you’ve got bigger sounds, more room to run around and you can sit more people,” Doherty said.

“Maybe we’ll try and get the same kind of atmosphere going and invite the crowd up on stage with us.”

Doherty and lead singer/bassist Danny Vacon met in Calgary and eventually teamed up, with one band as their primary influence: Whitey

Houston.

“It was the same setup, bass, drums and single vocal…when Dan and I decided we were going to play in a band together (they) were the first thing that popped up,” Doherty said of the Edmonton band that is mostly inactive these days.

They started out as an actual garage band, as Doherty was living in the garage of a house that he was renting in Calgary at the time.

The garage proved to be an ideal place for jam sessions.

“It was actually pretty awesome, no distractions and you wake up and there’s just a drum kit staring at you and that’s all you’ve got to do all day,” he said.

With two albums under their belts, the High Kicks have developed a sizeable following in both Alberta and B.C.. The group’s self titled 2013

release features a host of high energy tunes, including Your Juice, Rock a Little and Get Crazy M’lady.

The High Kicks will be one of the highlights of the Saturday night

lineup at the Civic Centre and are scheduled to take the stage at 9:30 p.m.

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Net Result: Amy chronicles singers’ demise

Amy Winehouse’s life and career is chronicled in Amy. Universal Music Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net On the biggest night of her career she looked at her friend and said, “this is so boring without drugs.”

Amy Winehouse’s life story is not a happy one. Like so many exceptionally talented people before her, the fame was too much to handle, and drugs became her only escape.

With her demise as publicized as it was,

most of us think we already know the story of the jazz songstress and Grammy winner.

But Amy, a 2015 documentary, shows Winehouse’s life through her own eyes, and those of her friends and family, through archived footage, interviews and narration that spans from the singer as a teenager trying to make it, all the way up to her 2011 death.

Winehouse was heading for trouble

long before the intense fame hit.

She says herself that things changed at age nine when her parents divorced. She went from a happy young girl to a rebellious youth almost over night. But perhaps if she had gone down a different path, things may have been better for her. Maybe if she had made it to rehab earlier, but as the song says, “if my daddy thinks I’m fine.”

At one point, before her fame erupted, her friends and peers had her convinced to go into rehab, but her father told her she didn’t need to. So she changed her mind.

The viewer can see the progression from an excited emerging star who enjoyed drugs and alcohol, to an unhappy superstar who needed the drugs and alcohol to keep going.

And once you see the fish bowl she was living in, it’s hard not to empathize with her need for an escape.

The film does an excellent job of putting you in her shoes walking down the street with dozens of fans and photographers crowding her. You feel suffocated as a viewer sitting on the couch, so it’s hard to imagine what it feels like to really live it.

She told her bodyguard that she would give back all of her talent if she could just walk down the street again without the hassle.

Documentaries of this nature rely on footage shot in the past from multiple sources.

It often makes the film disjointed, with parts of the timeline completely absent. Amy, however, was able to put together enough film to cover her entire,

albeit short, career.

I was left wanting so much more, particularly more insight from Winehouse herself near the end, but the filmmakers can’t give you what doesn’t exist.

There are limited resources to draw from when documenting the life of someone deceased.

I give Amy 9 mouse clicks out of 10.

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Injury Reduction Program every Tuesday (6:458pm) and Thursday 7:158:30pm) at LGES. Free program for athletes 9 and up.

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

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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.

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Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (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 250439-9665.

Golden & District Foundation AGM Wednesday, Feb. 17 @ 7pm in the CVCU Board Room.

Open House Coffee at Seniors Centre on Feb. 17 from 10am-noon.

Vender Blender Shopping at Senior Centre, Feb. 17 from 11am-4pm. Over 20 venders

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Thurs, Feb. 18

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 the GSS sewing room.

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. 344-8392 to register.

Michael Kaeshammer at the Civic Centre Feb. 18 at 7:30. Tickets at AGOG. Let’s do the Mingle at Shannon Hood Financial Services new office downtown on Feb. 18 from 4-7pm. Nibbles and cash bar.

Fri, Feb. 19

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

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:307:30pm.

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.

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Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-9190757 for info.

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

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

Sat, Feb. 20

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

Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm 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.

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

GKHAT AGM Saturday, Feb. 20 @ 6pm in the Golden & District Arena Lounge.

Sun, Feb. 21

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.

Mon, Feb. 22

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) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

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

Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex.

Bring your own racket.

Grief and Loss Support Group beginning Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 from 7:309:00pm at the Pentecostal Church, 717 10th St. S. For more info contact Jim 250-344-2459,goldenpt@ telus.net or Michele 250344-6117, st.andrews_ uc@persona.net.

Golden Nordic Ski Club Full Moon Ski Monday Feb. 22 @ 8pm Blaeberry River www.goldennordicclub.ca or facebook.com/golden.nordic

Tues, Feb. 23

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.

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Soup Day at the Seniors Centre on Feb. 26 from 11:30am-1pm. $6 per person.

The Bisset Singers Feb. 27 at 7pm at the Civic Centre.

Retreat Golden Yoga + Cross Country Ski Retreat March 3-6 www.retreatgolden.com.

World Day of Prayer featuring the Island of Cuba and its people, March 4 @7pm at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

April Verche March 9 at the Civic Centre at 7:30pm.

Tickets at AGOG.

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Atomic Rocket Hockey

Rockets goaltender Keyon Bittner lunges to try and stop a puck during the first period of last Tuesday’s game. The Rockets lost that game, their home finale, but prevailed later in the week in Fernie.

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Rockets snap 19 game skid with win over Fernie GSS Eagles take Kicking Horse Classic Carter Thorne of the Golden Atomic Rockets hockey team takes the puck towards the Salmon Arm Bulldogs’ net during their game on Saturday afternoon at the Golden and District Arena.

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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

After 19 straight losses dating back to a 1-0 shutout win on Dec. 11, the Golden Rockets are winners once again.

Head coach Jason Stephens’ club capped a week that saw them lose to the Columbia Valley Rockies twice - including their home finale - and the Creston Valley Thunder Cats once, with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Fernie on Sunday afternoon.

“The compete level the guys had yesterday was incredible… they just kept working hard. We really limited any quality chances that Fernie had. It was kind of like the game plan finally came together,” Stephens said.

“That was a happy bus on the way home.”

The Rockets actually got off to the slower start of the two teams, with Ghostriders forward Zach Befus drawing first blood 3:30 into the opening frame. It was the only time the Riders would beat rookie goaltender Owen Sikkes, who went on to make 35 saves in the win in what Stephens said was likely the best performance by a Rocket goalie all season.

The visiting Rockets responded late in the period when Layne Hunter beat Riders netminder Jeff Orser with just a dozen seconds before the buzzer.

Jake Gudjonson cut it even closer as the second came to an end, beating the clock by a single second for a power play tally.

“The referees talked about it, discussed it and actually called it in,” Stephens said.

The goal put Gudjonson into the team lead for points, rare air for a rookie who only turned 16 midway through the season.

“Jake’s worked really hard. He’s earned his opportunities this year,” Stephens said.

“He’s really easy to work with. He wants to learn, he wants to get better as a player…I think that’s a kid who has got a great future ahead of him.”

Ryder Prue added an empty netter for the Rockets, who were short a few regulars, including captain Travis Kelley (foot), Stephen Gaughran (foot) and Sean Ripley (suspension).

The injuries left an opening for affiliate Isaiah Fedow, who has impressed in his seven games with the Rockets this year.

“He’s played really solid…We’re going to give him some ideas for the summer and hopefully getting him training a certain program over the summer so he can be prepared for next year’s camp…I think he’s a guy that could fit in with us pretty well,” Stephens said.

The Rockets will wrap up their season on Friday with a road contest in Kimberley.

Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Now, the games really start to count.

That’s not to say that they didn’t this past weekend for the Golden Eagles senior boys’ basketball team, playing at home for the only time this season, but there will be no margin for error going forward as this group hopes to make a run at provincials.

If the Kicking Horse Classic is any indication, they are more than ready for the challenge.

The Eagles dominated their home tournament from start to finish, setting the tone with a lopsided 89-46 win over Selkirk (Kimberley) in the opener on Friday afternoon with a gym full of their peers in attendance. It was probably the Eagles’ weakest game of the three over the weekend, but it was still a straight forward victory.

“We tend to get nervous when we’re in front of the school,” said guard Kiran Gosal.

“That game’s always exciting, a pep rally game and the crowd’s behind us…we really do appreciate everyone coming out,” said forward Meva Dhami.

The Eagles followed that up with an impressive offensive display on Friday night, winning 10566 over Barriere. They capped the tournament with a 92-39 win over Banff on Saturday morning in a game where the result was never in doubt.

“We played really well, we defended home court,” said head coach Kindy Gosal.

“We just imposed our will, we played good defence primarily and we just dominated these teams. These aren’t bad teams, it’s just that when we play our game, they can’t play with us.”

Dhami and Kiran earned tour-

Kiran Gosal drives to the net during Golden’s win over Selkirk on Friday. The Eagles finished undefeated across three games.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo nament all-star nods, as did impressive second year Eagle John Oszust.

“I’m honestly just really happy to get our first tournament win of the season,” Kiran said. “It’s a feeling I got used to last year and haven’t really experienced it until now this year.”

While their three all-stars led the charge offensively, the Eagles’ depth shone as well with contributions coming from all over the court.

“Everyone else played their roles really well. Arun (Randhawa) grabbing rebounds, Blake (Gulbe) playing really hard and Ben (Wiegert), just an offensive rebound monster,” Dhami said.

As the clock wound down on the Eagles’ final win, it was a bitter-

sweet moment for a pair of graduating seniors. Both Dhami and Kiran were taken out of the game late in the contest knowing that it would be the final home game of their high school careers.

“It was a little bit weird…this was my last game here,” Dhami said.

“I haven’t really registered it at this point with the fact that this will be the last home game of my life...it’s definitely a tough thing to hold onto because I enjoy this so much,” Kiran said.

Golden will now set its sights on a third straight appearance at the provincials in Langley. In order to accomplish that goal, they’ll have to take the title at the Kootenay Zone Championships later this month. The provincials will take place from Mar. 9 to 12.

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Faith Column: Ordered to worship an idol “King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold,” 27 meters high and 2.7 meters thick, “and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon.”

Then he made a command: “Nations and peoples of every language, ...you are commanded... as soon as you hear the sound of...music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that...is set up. Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace.”

The music sounded, and all — except Daniel’s three friends — fell down and worshipped that idol. (Probably Daniel was assigned to the King’s office).

Raging, Nebuchadnezzar called them and asked, “Is it true, ...that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up?”

They replied, “King Nebuchadnezzar,... If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we - Pastor Frank A. Johnson serve is able to deliver us from it,... But even if He does not, we want you to know, ...we will not Seventh-Day Adventist Church serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

Furious Nebuchadnezzar ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Daniel’s friends and throw them into the blazing furnace. So these men were bound and thrown in. The furnace was so hot that the flames killed the soldiers who threw them in.

“Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, ‘Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?’”

“They replied, ‘Certainly, Your Majesty.’ He said, ‘Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.’”

“Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!”

So they came out of the fire. The fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them.

“Then Nebuchadnezzar said, ‘Praise be to the God of..., who has sent His angel and rescued His servants! They trusted in Him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than...worship any god except their own God.’” These three friends of Daniel would not break God’s commandments: — the first commandment, second commandment or any other commandments.

Soon, a decree will come, when the state enforces church statutes. The state “ordered them to set up an image...and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed.” (Rev.13:14,15) That day is coming! Church and state will combine to force worship under the threat of death! Soon, all will have to choose whether to submit to state ordered worship, or to obey God and worship Him — keeping all of God’s commandments.

Starhoroscopes

Feb. 17 to Feb. 23

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Your sense of time management and practicality come to the forefront this week, Aries.

You want to get down to business, and your no-nonsense attitude will shine through.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, everything seems like it will be rather ordinary this week. That’s a good thing, as you can use a few laid-back days with not too much on your schedule.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this is a great week to just kick back and be yourself without feeling the crunch of deadlines or responsibilities. You’ll get a few free moments to do whatever you like.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, shopping is on your mind but you may have to put that idea off for a little while longer. More pressing purchases for the home or business take priority.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Something you have always wanted to do may become possible this week. Maybe it’s something from your bucket list. Bring a friend to join in the fun.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your finances are a bit difficult to decode at the time being, and that can lead to trouble. Better to bring in someone who knows what he or she is doing to help you work it out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 How far you come this week depends on your attitude, Cancer. If you keep an open mind, you will find success. Keep a positive attitude and reap the rewards.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you’re looking to fill the void in your calendar, sign up for a class that will challenge your creative or mental abilities. Try an arts or dance center as a start.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you will have the opportunity to work on a personal problem that has gotten the best of you before. Work through all of the angles before you put a plan in motion.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you find that you are craving some adventurous activities, get started. But work under the tutelage of an experienced guide to learn the ropes.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You may find yourself in the position of middle man this week, Virgo. Others come to you with their concerns, and you put their minds at ease.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may find yourself teaching a co-worker some of the intricacies of the job. Don’t feel threatened; it may help lighten your own workload.

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Fernande Marie-Clarie Etienne (nee Duval) July 9, 1929 - February 4, 2016

Fernande Marie-Claire Etienne (nee Duval) passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 at the age of 86 in Golden Hospital.

Born on July 9, 1929 in StAdalbert, Quebec to a large family with 13 siblings. Fern is lovingly remembered by her children Lucie (Roy), Pierre (Deb), Daniel, Christian (Monique), numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived also by her brother Donat Duval and numerous nieces and nephews in Quebec.

She loved bingo, puzzles, gardening, cooking, baking and volunteering in her community. She was a proud member of the Golden Legion and enjoyed many social activities at the Legion. Fern was a very caring person and had a large circle of friends. We would like to thank Mountain View Assisted Living for making Mom’s life the best it could be this past year. She truly found a happiness with her new home and we are grateful for all the people who cared for her and made her quality of life so wonderful. Thank you also to Golden Hospital and Dr. Clarke.

We love you and will miss you, Mom. Rest in peace.

A funeral service was held for Fern at Hindman/Bowers Funeral Chapel on Thursday February 11, 2016.

Online condolences may be sent to the family through Fern’s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com

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Margaret Elizabeth Taplin (nee MacCorkindale) April 8, 1973 - February 3, 2016

With great sadness we announce Maggi’s passing.

Predeceased by her father Hugh, Maggi is survived by her loving husband Neil, children Derrill and Robynne, mother Kathy and brother James.

Also mourning her loss are her in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

No service by reTuest. ,n lieu of Àowers, donations can be made to Litten Mittens Animal Rescue Association in Golden, or the charity of your choice.

Special thanks to the staff of Kelowna General Hospital ICU.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0454 Please be advised that Bernie Schiesser, Dylan Schiesser and Oliver Schiesser are proposing to remove 68 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence 454. The private land is located in the vicinity of Moberly on Hartley and Adolph-Johnson Roads, north of Golden, BC. Inquiries or comments concerning this proposal must be submitted by Tuesday March 15, 2016. For information on this proposal or to submit comments or concerns contact Brian Amies, RPF by email: bdamies@gmail.com, mail: 1675 Blaeberry River Road East, Golden, BC VOA 1H1, Phone: (250) 344-7354.

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1 bedroom

450sqft

6.13 acres

$169,900 2 bedrooms

1 bath

3010 Golden Donald Upper Road

20 acres

$968,000 1636 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,727sqft

$900,000 1205 Trans Canada Hwy Land & Building

956sqft

$599,900 1741 Seward Frontage Road

4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

$229,900

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

1,344sqft

#2, 1215 - 9th Street

$339,000

$349,000 #102, 1420 Palliser Trail

Dan Veselic Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435 (250) 344-1435

$699,000

2263 Holmes Deakin Road

$749,900

Land, Building & Business

$199,000 920 King Place

4500sqft

NEW

$499,500

$1,125,000 1640 Purcell Woods Circle

$192,000 16.5 acres

$795,000 11 bedrooms

NEW

1660 Highway #95, South

80 acres

1001 - 10th Avenue

2bdrms 1 bath 960sqft 22.58 acres

$239,900 #111, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

$450,000 2238 Neville Road

$299,000

$769,000 4bdrms 3 baths 3,376sqft

NEW

$164,900 904 - 10th Street Commerciall Lot

$415,000

2 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

remaxgolden.com remaxgolden.com

841 McBeath Road 2bdrms 1 bath 1,065sqft .83 acres

3 bedrooms

www.thegoldenstar.net A16

2 bedrooms

554 Day Road 2 baths

1,350sqft 1 acre

$229,900 #101, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

$410,000 1208 Station Avenue Land & Building

MOBILE HOMES #10 Golden MHP............................... 3 bedrooms.......................................$89,900

... #40 Kicking Horse Village MHP.......... 2 bedrooms......................................$79,000

#8 Mountain Shadows MHP..............2 bedrooms.......................................$66,300

#3 Golden whispering Spruce MHP....2 bedrooms......................................$49,000

IN TOWN LOTS Granite Drive.............................. 3 Lots available............... each listed at $199,600 1402 Deere Ridge Road ..................... .35 acre .......................................... $99,000 1416 Deere Ridge Road..................... 75’ x 150’ ................................... $127,000

1408 Deere Ridge Road .................. .26 acre ............................................ $105,000 1611 Lafontaine Road...................... .52 acre ..............................................$95,000 1556 Quartz Crescent....................... 71’ x 173’ ..................................... $89,000

RURAL ACREAGES Lot A, Highway #95 South.................... 5.8 acres.................................................$189,000 4300 Beards Creek Road.................. 140 acres................................................$365,000 Pcl A, 3067 Wiseman Road................... 70 acres ................................................ $210,000 Cougar Drive.................................. 11 acreages available...from $129,900 to $199,900 Lot 2, Kettleston Road...................... 11.17 acres .............................................$189,900 2000 Highway #95 South.................... 4.22 acres................................................ $136,300 646 Lower Habart Rd...................... 4.8 acres.................................................. $399,000

1374 Black Bear Drive....................... 2.03 acres ..................................................$119,900 4260 Thomas Road..............................20 acres....................................................$129,000 Lot 1, Golden Donald Upper Road...... 4.99 acres.................................................$129,900 Reflection Lake Road..................... 3 acreages available ... from $130,000 to $280,000 1735 Short Road................................ 4.94 acres..........................................$109,900 Lot 1, Campbell Road............................ 46.7 acres .................................................$450,000 Lot 4, Hedges Road............................. 2 .47 acres.................................................$133,000