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An emotionally charged meeting was held Feb. 17 in Glade regarding plans for Kalesnikoff Lumber and Atco Wood Products to log in the Glade watershed. About 60 people turned up for the meeting, the primary purpose of which was to hear a report on the hydrogeomorphic assessment of the watershed. The report was completed by Kim Green P.Geo., PhD, of Apex Geoscience Consultants Ltd. The purpose of the investigation was intended to assess the likelihood of adverse cumulative impacts to water quantity, quality and timing of flows at the Glade Irrigation District intake and to provide guidance for forest development
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to limit the risk of such impacts occurring. The detailed report covers physiography; geology and soils; aspect, slope and elevation distribution; climate and hydrology, historical forest development, disturbance and recovery; and hydraulic geometry. According to the report, “… the most sensitive portion of the watershed to hydrological impacts associated with forest development is the 1224 ha area south of the north fork stream channel. This area has predominantly west to north aspects and appears to be the source area for extreme floods that are triggered by late-season rain-on-snow events.” The report also states that the proposed harvesting of Atco in the north fork tributary represents no change to the existing risk of a damaging flood event.
The block is situated on south aspect slopes along the northern boundary of the watershed. The report’s summary states that, “A total ECA [equivalent clear cut area] of less than 25% in total and 15% for the area south of the north fork channel, when situated on slopes with aspects other than north or northwest and over a range of elevations will not increase the existing risk of a damaging flood at the intake.” When asked by Castlegar News if the companies considered the recommendations in the report as binding and would keep within that 15 to 25 per cent recommendation, Tyler Hodkinson, woodlands manager with Kalesnikoff, stated, “If I went outside Kim’s report, and I was brought before my peers, I would be in trouble. Continued on A2
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To follow up on directions given by the Minister of Education, two additional noninstructional days to support curriculum implementation have been added to the SD20 school calendar with one more added to next year. This brings the total of non-instructional days in this year’s calendar to eight. The new dates are April 15 and May 19. The days were mandated by the education ministry, but the choice of the dates is up to each district. The board consulted with a committee that included 18 teachers and district staff before selecting the dates.
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Amended budget for current year adopted Trustees passed an amended annual budget bylaw for the 2015-2016 school year in the amount of $42,208,388. The midterm budget is balanced and takes into account changes to items that were budget estimations at the beginning of the year and now have become actual income or expenses. The revised budget also includes several grants received from the Ministry of Education and revenue generated by sharing services with other districts. Revised expenses included increases to principal and vice principal wages, additional educational assistant staffing and capital expenditures on portables for Glenmerry. Some of these expenses were funded out of one time surplus money and Natalie Verigin, secretary-
treasurer for SD 20 warned, “This one time surplus money that we used for ongoing expenses is what some people call a structural deficit. We have used one time money for ongoing expenses that can’t be sustained with current budget money.”
Kootenay-Columbia Learning Centre gets funding boost The committee for children and youth at risk recommended that $6,000 of the CommunityLINK surplus be allocated to Kootenay-Columbia Learning Centre in support of resources and equipment for the Castlegar site. A relocation of the junior alternate program has meant that the facility being used is lacking some of the resources needed to run the program. The board supported the motion. Decision to rename Twin Rivers postponed A decision to rename Twin Rivers Elementary and Castlegar Primary was postponed after much discussion. The board had previously asked that a committee consisting of stakeholders be formed to offer suggestions of a new name that would better reflect the change of configuration that has taken the two schools and joined them into one school with two campuses. The committee submitted a list of choices in order of preference as follows: Twin Rivers Elementary and Castlegar Primary School; Twin Rivers Elementary Columbia Campus
and Twin Rivers Elementary Kootenay Campus; Twin Rivers Elementary School and Twin Rivers Elementary School– Castlegar Primary Campus; Twin Rivers Elementary School and Twin Rivers Primary School. The first choice reflects the fact that the committee was not in favour of a name change. The committee also reported that two classes at Twin Rivers were surveyed and an overwhelming majority of students did not want any change to the current names. Castlegar trustee Mickey Kinakin was in favour of respecting the committee’s recommendation not to rename the school. “We as a board need to be sensitive to students and their parents as to what they want,” he said. However, several other trustees including Toni Driutti and Kim Mandoli really wanted to see name suggestions that reflect a directive to join the two schools as one and did not like any of the given suggestions. Superintendent Greg Luterbach stated, “The status quo does not reflect that they are one school with two campuses.” Twin Rivers PAC member Catherine Zaitsoff attended the meeting and spoke to the board during the public input time. She reiterated that students and parents have embraced the change to one school and are not confused by the current names. She also explained that parents need a name that clearly communicates which building is being talked about when discussing things with their children such as where they will pick them up, where to meet a sibling or where an event will be held.
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CONTINUED FROM A1 What Kim’s recommendations are is what I follow.” He also explained that her report has a life span of ten years. Several residents attending the meeting expressed skepticism about the report since it was commissioned by the lumber companies. Disparaging murmurs and comments from the audience forced Green to defend her credentials and 20 years of work in the field of studying watersheds. A group of residents is working toward gathering money in order to pay to have their own assessment done, and even asked if the lumber companies would consider helping to pay for the cost of retaining their own experts. Kalesnikoff and Atco share the timber rights in the Glade watershed. Both companies are responsible for forest management within the watershed. Forest manage-
ment is concerned with administrative, economic, legal and social aspects, as well as scientific and technical aspects, such as environmental values, sustainability, silviculture, fire protection and forest regulation. An issue of contention between the logging company and the residents of Glade revolves around the formation of a working group or committee that would work with the companies during the planning process. At a previous meeting held in September, the companies issued an invitation for residents to form such a group. To date, Glade residents have been unwilling to participate in this manner. Speakers from the audience were not required to state their names, so cannot be identified in the following quotes, but one speaker summed up the attitude behind the refusal to form the group, “If somebody was to get
with you on that working group, they are going to be seen as the guy from Glade that facilitated the logging.” The opposing plans resulted in a circular cycle of residents stating they want to see the plans before they give input and the lumber companies stating they would like the input before they finalize their plans. Hodkinson explained the next step in a statement after the meeting, “As there was no interest from the residents to participate in the planning process, Kalesnikoff plans to carry out pre-harvest field work this spring and will refer all forest development plans to potentially affected Glade residents later this summer. The objective of this referral is to provide Glade residents an opportunity to identify areas of concern to ensure that concerns are addressed to the extent practicable prior to primary forest activities.”
Many residents expressed the hope that somehow the planned logging could still be stopped. In fact, the loudest response and applause of the night came when a speaker stated, “The fact of the matter is, the vast majority of the people in Glade — nobody wants you logging in there at all.” Both companies reiterated this was not a possibility and that logging would commence some time in 2017. Watershed issues topped the residents’ concerns as one speaker stated, “This is our drinking water you are talking about.” Other concerns stated during the meeting had to do with the building of roads including the potential of damage being done in the process and the long term effects of opening up an area including future use such as sledding, quading, dirt biking and other recreational activities that may encroach on the area.
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Selkirk board approves new student fees CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
Students at the local college can expect to pay a little more next year, but also to see an increase in student services. The Selkirk College board of governors voted to approve new student fees at a meeting on Tuesday night. The board also agreed to start charging tuition for developmental education up to $1600 per semester for the spring and to raise regular tuition and existing student fees by the maximum allowed amount. The board’s decision followed a presentation from Jijith Haridas, a student union board member, in which he reminded board members that some students are already paying as much as they can and asked the board to go back to the Ministry of Advanced Education for the needed funding instead of asking students to cover the costs. “We know the ministry has been cutting the funding to the institutions over the years and it has always gone down over the years,” said Haridas. “But what we are requesting is that instead of passing on that burden to the students, let’s take this back to the ministry and let’s try to increase the funding rather than downloading it further to the students.” The new fees are to cover the costs of student services, like disability support and counseling department staff. Additional staff are needed to help serve more students needing support. “In line with the rest of Canada, the number of Selkirk College students with mental health challenges has increased significantly over the last five years (240 per cent),” the college explained in a press release. The new fees will also go toward health and wellness projects that were piloted using one-time grants, expanding the co-op education and employment services’ online student job portal to Nelson, and the student ambassador program, which provides additional employment-related work experience for students. With so many cuts being made by the ministry, including the $6.9 million it once provided to keep Adult Basic Education tuition free, the board said the only way it can continue to provide appropriate student services is to introduce new fees. Now that the fees have been approved, the board of governors will need to ensure that students are getting their money’s worth. “This is a specifically targeted fee for specific services, so we are expecting reporting back as to what new services have been introduced,” said Sharel Wallace, chair of the board. “We also would hope that if those services aren’t up to snuff, that the students would come back to us and let us know that their needs are not being met. Because we rely on them to
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Jijith Haridas, a student union board member, presented to the board of governors on behalf of students before they made their decision. Chelsea Novak photo
let us know.” The college will also need to make sure students are aware of the new services and the student union will be able to help with that. Haridas from the student union said that he hopes some student services he knows have been cut will be able to be restored now, and it’s not the college he blames for burdening students with the cost. “I know it’s nothing to do with the Selkirk College. It’s the Ministry of Advanced Education, which has been constantly cutting the fund and that has been impacting the students who are at the receiving end,” he said.
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CBT approves $1 million in social grants CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
The Columbia Basin Trust recently approved $1 million in social grants for 28 local projects that support social well-being. Recipients include the Castlegar District and Community Services Society, who will receive $22,400 to “implement building and equipment upgrades and radon remediation to improve the safety, health and accessibility of the society’s main building,” and the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society, who will receive $120,200 to
“help parents and caregivers of Aboriginal children learn about traditional parenting and Aboriginal culture.” Funding was also approved for Establishing a Regional Data Gathering System, which is part of a larger project called PRISM: Partners in a Regional Integrated Service Model. Through PRISM, 14 non-profit social service organizations in the West Kootenay Boundary region will work together to organize and streamline their services. The goal is to have integrated service streams across the region, in areas such as family support services, victim services, early years services
and more. “Currently, each organization across the region delivers similar services and yet each organization collects data a little differently. That data has never been shared regionally to date,” says Rona Park, executive director of Nelson Community Services Centre and PRISM co-lead. “By developing a regional system to collect, share and analyze data in each service stream and across streams, we can generate more meaningful information. This will help us design and deliver more consistent programming across the region and reach more people in
need of our services. By collaborating rather than working independently, we can support the health, well-being and resilience of some of our region’s most vulnerable residents.” The CBT has distributed over $4 million to improving social well-being since the Social Grants Program was launched in 2012. Granting decisions are made by the Social Grants Program Selection Committee, a volunteer group of Basin residents that includes individuals who have experience and expertise in the social sector and individuals who have broader community development experience.
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Jaxson Squires got mail CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
A local boy is receiving postcards from around the world after making a birthday wish. Jaxson Squires, age six, has received postcards from as far as Korea, Australia and Peru after his mother put out the word that he wanted to receive mail from around the world for his birthday in September. “He has some family in PEI, so we had asked if they would send him a postcard and I asked a few other friends in Canada and a friend in the states if they would send him a postcard or just a letter, hoping to at least get one or two things for his wish, and then it blossomed from there,” explains Jaxson’s mom, Jesse Squires. The friends and family members then put the call out to others, who further spread the word, and now Jaxson’s collection covers his bedroom wall, along with a map showing where all the postcards, and other mail, have come from. In addition to postcards, Jaxson has received letters, Halloween and Christmas cards, drawings, snacks from Korea, and stamps — including a large jar someone had collected and decided to pass on to him. Jaxson was already collecting
Jaxson Squires keeps his postcards, and a world map showing where Chelsea Novak photo they came from, on his bedroom wall. stamps with his Opa (great grandfather) and was excited to show him the stamps he’s received. Each piece of mail Jaxson receives is another opportunity for him to learn about a new city or country, but so far he says the most exciting thing he’s received came from right here in Castlegar, from his mailman. “Jaxson had thought the other day that it would be nice to say thank you to the mailman for delivering all his mail from around the world, so he drew him a picture of him delivering the mail and a little thank you note on it,” says Jesse. “And the next day the mailman
gave him a nice thank you card for brightening up his day, with a little colouring book.” Mail continues to arrive and Jesse says it’s interesting to see how long it takes mail to arrive from each place. She’d like to thank everyone who has made her son’s dream come true. “I would really like to thank everybody that has gone out of their way because it really is amazing,” she said. Jesse also wanted to thank Lorraine Kanigan, who has been sharing Jaxson’s story and brought it to the attention of the Castlegar News.
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First-time contender brings the soup CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
Soup for the Cultured Soul newcomer, Grand Buddha Bistro, beat out the competition to win the People’s Choice Soup 2016 award at Saturday night’s event. The winning soup was a traditional Tom Yum Soup, with a slightly sour flavour and a powerful kick of spice. “The soup we made tonight is a traditional Thai soup and it was made with enoki mushrooms and … oyster mushrooms [and chicken],” explained Danny Mathieson, owner of Grand Buddha Bistro. “It’s just a regular, staple Thai dish.” The soup beat out five other competitors: maple ham and white bean soup from Black Rooster Classic Bar and Grill; smoked duck, fennel and mushroom soup from three-time reining champ, the Lion’s Head Smoke and Brew; borscht from Thrum’s Market and Deli; Achayan’s beef soup from the Element Club Bar Grill; and sweet potato leek soup from the Wandering Greek Oven. Mathieson was very happy about the win. “I’m super excited and super flattered. Yeah, I don’t even know what to say,” he said. “I’m shocked; I’ve never won anything before in my life.” The event, which is the Kootenay Gallery’s major annual fundraiser, was a huge success, selling out all 135 tickets. There was even a waiting list. “We’re very, very pleased with the turn out and the support for the Gallery,” said Audrey Polovnikoff,
Above: Audrey Polovnikoff, Chris Bell and Florio Vassalikakis present Danny Mathieson, owner of Grand Buddha Bistro, with the People’s Choice Soup 2016 award. Right: This young chef helped out with the Wandering Greek Oven’s sweet potato and leek soup.
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chair of the Gallery board. Not only was the event sold out, but there were three first-time contenders: not only newcomer Grand Buddha Bistro, but also the Wandering Greek Oven and Thrum’s Market and Deli. There were also a number of gorgeous handmade pottery bowls made by local artists for attendees to choose from. Polovnikoff wanted to thank those who helped organize and put on the event. “Thanks to Chris [Bell] and to Florio Vassalikakis for being on the committee that brought this idea forward six years ago,” she said.
Local woman recognized for 70 years of service Kay Bate was recently recognized for her service to the Royal Canadian Legion with a 70 year volunteer pin. Bate was born in 1923 in Winlaw, BC. At the age of 17 she started working in the matchbox factory in Nelson. She then met Harry, the love of her life and was married at 19. Harry went to serve in the war and Kay began a family which eventually led to four sons and one daughter. Harry returned from the war and was very interested in the Legion, thus Kay started volunteering for the ladies auxiliary at 22 years old. She stated she was very scared as all the ladies were such
good cooks, but Kay rose through the ranks to hold many executive positions. The ladies would cook excellent meals and, because funds were short they would entertain the guys with skits. One she remembers was that six of the ladies dressed up as service men and she had the part of Rosie the Riveter. It was so silly but so much fun and the men loved them. Kay also volunteered for the Womens Institute, Cubs and Scouts and hospice. Kay joined the Castlegar Robson Branch #170 as soon as women were allowed and has been a member for 37 years. Kay, a spirited, petite and knowl-
Kay Bate (second from left) was recognized for 70 years of service with the Royal Canadian Legion. Don Moore photo
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Perhaps it is time to end the dialogue commentary boxes after on line articles. For example, the story about the animal abuser ended up with attacks on one of the commentators instead of focussing on the basis of the story - which I thought was about a repeat offender that was once again caught mistreating animals and there is no particular system in place to register offenders. It seems that this case has shone a spotlight onto a serious problem-there is no department or agency that has the capability or mandate to monitor proactively. The commentary became an attack on the SPCA and on one of the people who defended that organization. At least letters to the editor are screened but this questionable forum is not necessarily that useful. Cindy McCallum Miller, Castlegar
The new city garbage collection ideas tell me that the City Hall will need very big containers with all the garbage that they have. It seems that they owe me money as I pay in advance. It will be a joke when the garbage collector has to empty one or two pieces of paper out of a large container. In the present way I only put out one bag every six weeks also they will have a very small amount of garbage as I only put this out about every six or eight weeks. Has the council thought of the many seniors in Castlegar that have no way of getting to the recycling location, never mind about carrying glass bottles and jars? I believe that the council needs to think again. John Gibson, Castlegar
A Retrospective Walter Volovsek In this photo of Bryan Mahon, Stolterfoht caught the boy in a stationary pose after several unsuccessful attempts to capture him in motion. The child shows a lot of determination in his face, a characteristic that would see him climb high up the Boeing Aviation corporate ladder. The scooter was the first of a series constructed for him by his doting father, Edward Mahon. Print by author from negative in Mahon Family Records
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Ask anyone who knows me; I am not the kind of person who is all about acquisition. In other words, as long as I have love, comfort, food and a roof over my head I’m good to go. I don’t “need” this, or “need” that. I’m a writer, not an artist and as such I am not always creative in that way. As long as the walls are clean and
standing I find it hard to justify regular paint jobs to simply spruce things up. This brings its own set of problems, which, quite honestly, I don’t view as being a problem in the scope of all things. For instance, my husband, Mr. Eagle Eyes, doesn’t miss a thing. I can walk into someone’s home and spend hours there and will have an epic fail should you later ask me what colour the walls were, or for that matter, if the place even had walls. When that translates into how that impacts my home, Mr. E. E. can (and will) tell you that I won’t notice cobwebs growing in the corner unless I happen to walk right into them. True story right there. So while some might call that a bit lackadaisical when it comes to brooms and cobwebs, I simply shrug that off knowing there are bigger fish to fry than cobwebs hanging in the corner or dust bunnies running from that broom. Consequently, that means that our
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home hasn’t been redecorated in years, if ever, now that I think of it. Sure, I will buy a new bedspread or replace towels that even a dog wouldn’t use after a bath, but renovating is beyond my imagination. My sister, on the other hand, is a true artist. She is constantly upgrading her surroundings and I have to admit she has exquisite and impeccable taste. Should I attempt to take on any of the projects she has conquered with one arm tied behind her back, I can guarantee that one of those home decorating reality shows would be knocking on my door, camera in hand and ready to sell the finished video to the comedy channel as well. And so, it is with great trepidation that I find myself (and thus Mr. E. E. as well), in the thick of a major renovation. It started innocently enough. Even my eyes were horrified to see that the area behind our stove was in dire need of a good scrubbing. The only problem is some yahoo prior to us buying this
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home thought that wall paper as the back splash behind the stove was a good idea. Wrong. Dead wrong. When I realized that even blasting that area with napalm wouldn’t clean it up I admitted, with a sinking heart, that it needed to be tiled or something. Anything. When I mentioned tiling that area to Mr. E. E. he immediately morphed into Mr. Practical as he informed me that the counter tops needed to be replaced before any painting or tiling should happen. Nodding my head in reluctant agreement I was horrified to hear him then say that as long as we were doing that, we might as well lay that laminate flooring we have been talking about for eons and while we are at it, we should paint as well. So, what we have here (after also agreeing that we should have some more cabinetry built and shadow boxes made) is a major renovation. The real problem witah all of this though, is that someone has to choose colours, tile
style and flooring colour. Do you see where this is going? Mrs. Not An Artistic Bone In Her Body now gets to exercise that part of her brain that has atrophied from lack of use. It looks to me that everything is in place for the perfect storm. Well, as of this morning I think we have it figured out. Wall hangings are down and knick knacks are put away in anticipation of painting. The flooring is laying in wait and the tile has been ordered. Unfortunately, what you end up getting when you ask a writer to make an artistic choice is Day of the Dead tiles handmade in Mexico waiting to be installed in the kitchen. Mr. Easygoing is about to be treated to a renovation steered in large by none other than moi, a non-artistic person. That’s a lot like trying to put a square peg in a round hole. Stay tuned. This should get interesting.
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Councillors responsible for hard decisions As municipal councillors, we are tasked with very hard decisions. Some of which are very obvious and some of which cause a great deal of anger. We always need to examine the bigger picture and what is best for the city in the long run. We are often confronted with issues surrounding highways or provincial issues and in a lot of instances our hands are tied. Affordable housing has been an issue for a long time. When I say affordable, I am not talking about the market value. I am talking about low income housing. It is a delicate balance with municipal councils, how far we are willing to stick our collective necks out. Municipal government does not wish to take on provincial duties. We need to be cognizant of the fact that you, the tax payer, will shoulder the cost. We continue to lobby and will continue to support resolutions that go before AKBLG and UBCM, but until the province is prepared to give it serious thought in the budget, I believe our hands are tied. This is not to say that societies and other interested parties should not pursue this. We do our best to lobby for our residents. We continue to ensure that inroads within the provincial and federal governments are being made. The majority of people I talk to are happy about the way City Hall is running. I’m not talking just about what friends say, but people who see me in stores, restaurants, etc. will come over and chat, some thanking the city, some not. Of course, there is also social media. Now that is a different beast altogether. That does not mean people are 100 per
on this than anything else I have done as a city councilor and that was one of the proudest moments of my life. We have a well functioning council, management team and staff. We have had our issues. We will continue to work on them. We don’t always agree and that’s a fact. What we do not do is act disrespectful to each other. We agree that after the decision is done, then that’s the way we move forward, all of us. It is very important that we work toDEB gether. We all have something to contribute to the discussion and we all own the decisions. We have Councillor seven dedicated people at the table and we perform well. cent in favour of all things, but an We too are very proud of our city overall feeling that things are okay. and want the region to prosper. We Are we going to make a few un- do not become the enemy once we popular decisions? You bet, as long get elected. We have no secret agenas the end result is in the best inter- das nor do we have motives that are est of the city. Some of the tough untoward. We are chosen by you decisions have brought about the to do a job. Yes, democracy seems Millennium Ponds, the new Waste lousy when it doesn’t go your way, Management Plan, the walking and but that is the way it works. We are cycling route and the water meters. moving forward. As many of you We endeavour to keep the services know, government moves slowly, of the city to a high standard and but we get the job done to the very taxes affordable, a delicate balance best of our abilities. There are alto say the least. ways challenges and new things to Moving forward on different be learned. We are consistently getideas does not mean that your proj- ting additional information and our ects or your interests won’t come city and management team always to the forefront. It takes time. We tries to stay ahead of the curve. don’t abandon our passion, ever. We I look forward to the next three bring items to committee level and years and I am excited as to what it discuss them. Most of the time it is will bring. Spring is just around the a financial reason that they don’t corner and I look forward to talking move ahead and in some cases, they to more of you when out and about may be controversial. A notablethe new enjoying parks and our beauti| Introducing Slatethe finish example of controversy would be ful area. Please continue to share the rainbow crosswalk. A highly ideas and thoughts with us, we controversial item, I took more hits really do appreciate the feedback.
Highway 3A South Slocan Overhead Project
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public and stakeholders to attend an information session to preview plans and provide comments regarding the proposed design of the South Slocan Overhead Project on Highway 3A in South Slocan. The proposed option is to remove the existing bridge over the rail line and replace it with fill to create a roadway. The project scope also includes several safety improvements to this section of Highway 3A. Ministry staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. The drop-in open house is scheduled for the following date:
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Upcoming FEBRUARY CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Monday 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1 p.m. Crafts 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Line Dancing 7 p.m. Pool Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling Feb. 24, 9-11 a.m. Learning place for seniors 11:30 a.m. Euchre Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nidus Webinar 1 p.m. Rummoli Thursday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling Feb. 18, 25, 1 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m. Tea Dance Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Cribbage SLOCAN RIVERWATCH SOCIETY MEETING Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-9 p.m. Come join us to share your ideas on how to keep the Slocan River pristine! At this meeting we will be finalizing our project proposal for an upcoming CBT grant and would like to hear your feedback. All are welcome! WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, 513 Seventh Ave. Everyone welcome, refreshments to follow. SEEDY SATURDAY Saturday, March 5, 12-4 p.m. Super 8 Hotel. Seed exchange, garden themed vendors and speakers. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Monday, March 21, 2016 The West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group will meet at 2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue,Trail. Scheduled guests: Svea Menard & Coleen Welton, ET nurses. For further info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250-365-6276. PAINTING THE STARS! Until Mar. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join a discussion group on Tuesday evenings to listen, discuss and evolve. In partnership, St. David’s Anglican Church and Castlegar United Church welcome all who are interested in science (brain) and matters of spirituality (heart). Please email office@castlegarunited. ca or phone 250-365-8337 to register. Space is limited. Please register early! For more information, see www.livingthequestions.com. SPRING FLING Spring Fling 2016 needs volunteers to allow the event to continue for another year. Please contact Peter Laurie at 250-365-5655. This year’s event is planned for April 30. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WORKSHOP Friday, April 1 at Selkirk College (Rm S-101). Transition to and life in residential care. To register call Tara at 1-800-886-6946 or email
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thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org. Admittance by donation. SCRABBLE FOR LITERACY You’re invited to the 12th annual Scrabble for Literacy Tournament! Join us on Sunday, April 3 from 1-4 p.m. at the Castlegar & District Public Library. This promises to be a great event, with good food, prizes and wonderful company. Best of all, your help will support literacy and help increase awareness of literacy issues in Castlegar. Players of all ages and ability are welcome! To register contact Alana at 250-687-4983 or amurdoch@cbal.org.
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YOGA CLASSES for people living with MS are sponsored by the WKMS Society. Classes are held at the Columbia River Yoga Studio and are free for members of the MS Society. Please contact Lonnie Facchina. Phone ( toll free) 1-800268-7582, ext.7259 or instructor Janice Ferraro, 250-365-5428. USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY volunteers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Interpretive & Training Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Drop in and browse through our gift shop for unique handcrafted items. GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH meets Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at the Resker Hall in Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Ave. Phone 250-365-6405 for more information. CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. For a fresh gardening perspective and inspirations that will linger long after the meeting, stop in for a visit. Information: Wendy Eggleton at 250365-0150 or wendy.eggleton@icloud. com. THE NEW LIFE CHURCH (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. and the meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church. For info phone 250-365-7500. BLUEBERRY BOTTLE DRIVE: Please drop off refundable bottles and cans at the Blueberry School. All donations go towards funding programs and events at the school. FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling through Castlegar Community Services, call 250-608-2254. THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP is lo-
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cated at 210-11th Ave. downtown Castlegar (250-365-7317), offering quality housewares, clothing, furniture, electronics, silent auctions and much more. Donations are accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Open Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We also have a gift shop located in the Castlegar Health Clinic for new infant/ kids clothing (250-304-1274). www. castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon. More info: 250-365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday, Food Bank, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Drop-in centre, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday Drop-in centre, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227.
Castlegar Selkirk Lions 45th Charter Night Fireside Inn, March 19th No host bar 5 pm Dinner 6 pm Tickets $40 per person (Deadline March 10) Call Joanne 250-365-3884 ROBSON SUNDAY MARKET is open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast served until food runs out. Lots of crafts, collectibles, borscht, treats, and lots more! This Sunday, Feb. 28, the Travelling Tarots will be there! Come and get your fortune read. Call Kathy at 250-365-3796 to book a table or for more info. Looking forward to seeing everyone out! SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, one-onone tutoring. Free. Call Corinne at 250687-4714. THE SHARING POT DINNER: The Sharing Pot Dinner serves hot dinners on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. downtown at the Cadet Hall. No charge.
ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP is located at 605 Columbia Ave. Stock includes clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, books, household items and sewing, knitting & craft supplies. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Big thanks to all our customers for their support! CASTLEGAR-ROBSON LEGION MEAT DRAW: Every Saturday in the Lounge, 4 to 6 p.m. Guests must be signed in. TOPS GROUP meets every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Call 250-304-7854. CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA: Sunday at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-3652738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250359-7817); Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 250359-7031); and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Len at 250-365-7805). AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8-9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building). Contact Sydney at 250-608-1867. CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB is now operating out of the Kinnaird Park Community Church building, Room 10. Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m. COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY (CBAL) WINTER PROGRAMS: Community Learning Place Castlegar Library Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. Mother Goose (0-12 months old) Castlegar Library Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sponsored by Zellstoff Celgar English Language Classes Castlegar Library Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (childminding on Thursdays) Settlement Services for Newcomers Contact Corinne at 250-687-4714 or castlegarsettlement@cbal.org ESL Family Time Kootenay Family Place Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon Scrabble Club Castlegar Public Library 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month
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The Ministry of Transportation plans to replace the South Slocan bridge beside the Dam Inn with rock fill, leaving some residents outraged they may lose their underpass. “When I go for a walk I’ve got my toddler and two large dogs. I don’t want to walk across the highway,” concerned resident Colin Payne told the Nelson Star. “The tunnel connects us to recreation opportunities, walking trails. That underpass is very much part of the fabric of our neighbourhood.” Put another way: “One thing I love about being here is the ability to leave my house and just go for a walk down by the Kootenay Canal or the Slocan Pools. Having that blocked off means we would need to cross the highway, which totally changes the character of the neighbourhood.” According to residents, ministry officials have told them it would be too costly — approximately an additional $400,000 — to incorporate an underpass into their design, and they weren’t sure there was usage to justify that expenditure. There has been a discussion about installing a counter mechanism to get some numbers. The project is scheduled to start in 2017. “The other group that’s direly opposed is the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society, the rail trail people, because basically they want to extend the parking lot for the first trailhead, which is just past the bridge,” said Payne. The trail society plans to extend the trail underneath the bridge and ultimately connect it to the Trans Canada Trail. Payne, who is also a member of the South Slocan commission of management, said he’s spoken to many residents who feel the same way. One of them is Slocan Valley regional director Walter Popoff. “I support the con-
cerns of the South Slocan residents, Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society and the overall community. I understand the importance of having a passageway under the proposed replacement of the bridge,” he said. Popoff has not seen plans for the proposed project, but has spoken to project manager Robbie Kalabis. “He said there’s no funding in the project to accommodate access beneath the rock fill, so essentially they’re blocking it off. And everyone wants that access maintained.” Popoff spoke to transportation district manager Hugh Eberle, and has requested to visit with an assistant deputy minister while he’s in Victoria on March 4. The ministry is soliciting feedback from the community. An open house has been scheduled by the Ministry of Transportation at Mount Sentinel School on March 1 from 4 to 8 p.m, where plans will be shared. According to a statement provided Thursday, “The Ministry is committed to gathering feedback from this information session and working with stakeholders and other levels of government to ensure that long-term trail options in the area are considered.” The removal of the bridge will coincide with safety improve-
ments to that section of Highway 3A. Upgrades will include safer intersections and wider shoulders. “We will also be working with local government and other government agencies to look at the issue of trail connectivity in the area, and how this project could fit with their plans to develop
A group of South Slocan Village residents stand under their community’s bridge this week, which is slated to be replaced with fill. They don’t want to lose access beneath the underpass. Colin Payne photo a public trail network,” the ministry statement said. “The ministry understands the local interest in trails and looks forward to receiving feedback and ideas from the public on this project.” The statement didn’t specifically address the cost or feasbility of providing a pedestrian tunnel. Payne has spoken to one resident in favour of the underpass, but he lives on the opposite side of the highway. Most people in the area have small children, he said. “This is a fairly historically significant area,” said Payne. “If it’s getting the usage or not, it’s part of our neighbourhood.” The bridge was built in the late 1950s when the highway was constructed, bi-secting the village. Previously traffic was routed directly through the village. It goes overtop of a nowabandoned rail line.
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Kootenay Family Dental would like to introduce their new Dentist, Dr Morgan Bealing. Morgan has moved to Castlegar all the way from Australia with her partner Jeff, who is a Toronto local. Morgan grew up in several small mining towns in both the Eastern and Western sides of Australia. In 2010 she moved to the beautiful Gold Coast to study Dentistry at Griffith University, where she received several academic scholarships and awards. She was also involved in several volunteer projects and community outreach events. After completing her Canadian Dental Board Exams, Morgan is now fully qualified to practice dentistry in both Canada and Australia. Morgan prides herself on having a high attention to detail and making her patients feel comfortable while delivering the highest quality of care. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys surfing, swimming and the great outdoors. She is looking forward to learning to snowboard and the many other activities the Kootenays has to offer.
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The City of Castlegar has a vision of creating an urban forest. The vision uses a modern urban forestry model where trees are viewed as critical infrastructure, not ornaments. In this model, the focus is also on overall forest management and the economic value of trees, with emphasis placed on larger long-lived canopy trees, and ecological based design used over design that is primarily aesthetic. The way the city plans to see this vision come to be is laid out in the Street Tree Master Plan (STMP) that was recently released. The plan has been in the works for about a year and a half and has included professional and public consultations that culminated in the report put together by McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. According to the report, “The City of Castlegar, through a series of public engagement exercises, has chosen to make the planting and care of trees along its busy highway corridor, in key gateway areas, in expansive parking lots, and in residential neighbourhoods a high priority.” The plan lays out benefits to the community: safer, shadier, more beautiful sidewalks and cycle routes; distinctive neighbourhood character; cleaner air, water, and land; increased climate-change resilience and enhanced property values and business revenues. City of Castlegar planning technician Shannon Marshall was one of the staff members who worked on the longterm plan. “It is an important step in achieving some key goals in the city’s official community plan,” he said. “It’s about creating pedestrian friendly tree-lined streets with bicycle use pathways, it helps promote active transportation and a healthy vibrant community. The street tree program enhances the gateways to Castlegar, the streetscapes within the city and will help create an even more desirable community for residents to live and work and for visitors to visit.” The STMP is designed to be a tool that will serve as guiding document in helping the city develop a population of healthy, attractive, colourful, and manageable street trees. It also includes the best practices for selection, planting, and maintenance of the trees. It coordinates with other plans already in place such as the Millennium Park Master Plan (2011), Landscape Master Plan
The Street Tree Master Plan has visions of tree lined streets like the Photo courtesy of the City of Castlegar one illustrated here. (2008), Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (2007) and Zoning Bylaw 800 (1999). As there are more trees found on residential properties than on city land, the document also has guidance for property owners so they can contribute to the overall vision. The plan divides the city into distinct districts, each with its own feel and with tree selections that will best suit the area. Downtown (north of Seventh St.) will feature small to medium columnar trees with red fall foliage on Columbia and gold fall foliage on the side streets. Columbia Ave. commercial (Seventh St. to 15th St.) will feature medium to large vase shaped trees with gold fall foliage. Columbia Ave. residential commercial (south of 24th St.) will feature medium to large pyramidal canopy trees. Other districts include Millennium Park gateway, highway interchanges, parking lots, south gateway, residential, commercial and transitional development. The plan describes itself as, “A powerful tool to achieve multiple objectives … expanding downtown revitalization, creating distinctive gateways and neighbourhoods, promoting environmental quality and resilience, supporting energy sustainability and active transportation, and guiding property owners so they can contribute to the vision. A complete copy of the 86-page report can be found on the City of Castlegar website or at City Hall.
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The Castlegar Knights Pee Wee house team came back from this past weekend’s Spokane tournament with a gold medal. The team went undefeated and ended up placing first after initial round robin play and then played the Castlegar Kodiaks Pee Wee House team in the final which ended in a 3-2 win. A great weekend and showing for both local house teams. Bottom L-R: Nathan Gray, Maxie Lloyd, Kristin Dyball, Kaden Howell, Adam Glock and Blake Grantham. Upper Row L–R: Paul Nichvolodoff, Hannah Barlow, Christian Barlow, Colin Truscott, Dave Dyball, Scott Gray, Noah Carlson, Rebecca Roberts and Nathan O’Brien.
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Selkirk College Saints goaltender James Prigione was in top form over the weekend against the Simon Fraser University Clan. The veteran netminder was key in Friday night’s 4-3 victory and was stellar in Saturday night’s 2-1 shootout loss.
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Regular season title within reach for Saints With three games remaining in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) regular season, the Selkirk College Saints hold the fate of home ice advantage for the post season in their own hands. Coming off a pair of playoff-like contests against rival Simon Fraser University this past weekend at the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre, each team captured a victory which means the Saints can finish first overall in the league by closing out the season on a winning streak. “It’s now up to us,” says Saints head coach Brent Heaven. “We have the opportunity to clinch home ice throughout the playoffs and give ourselves the best opportunity to succeed.” Simon Fraser came into the weekend as the BCIHL’s top team and after a back-and-forth opening period on Friday night, the game stayed level at zeroes. Early in the second period, Saints’ forward Alex Milligan scored on the powerplay to give the home side the lead, but four minutes later Simon Fraser’s Michael Sandor tied the game. A mere 11 seconds after that, rookie Marcel Fuchs restored the Selkirk College lead and by the midway point of the middle period, Tylor Branzen and Ryon Sookro would make the advantage 4-1. Simon Fraser added to a wild second period with a goal by Mathew Berry-Lamontagna to close the gap and Jono Ceci made it close midway through the third period, but Selkirk College held on for the 4-3 victory. “It was an extremely exciting game and it was good to see some guys get rewarded for hard work,” says Heaven. “Overall it was a good, solid playoff atmosphere. Those are the games you are going to expect to have to play and it’s a battle.” On Saturday night, it was the Saints who came out strong in the first period with defenceman Arie Postmus scoring his first goal of the season and Branzen adding a powerplay marker for a 2-0 first period lead. The Clan scored with two minutes left
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in the second period to narrow the gap and with 37 second remaining on the clock in third, BerryLamontagna scored to send the game into overtime. Though the Saints dominated the overtime period, Simon Fraser goaltender Jordan Liem kept the puck out of the net. The game went to shootout where the visitors came out on top to steal the victory. Despite the loss, Heaven says the outstanding play of veteran goaltender James Prigione over the entire weekend came at the perfect time. “James was fantastic for us last year in playoffs, he was one of the big reasons why we were able to succeed,” Heaven says of the team’s third straight league title last March. “He has had the opportunity to carry most of the weight this season and we’re extremely happy with what he has been able to do. Hopefully he can sustain that because goaltending will be important when the playoffs begin.” After the dust settled on weekend action, Simon Fraser continues to hold a one-point advantage in the standings but the Saints have a game-in-hand. The Saints and SFU will complete their third game in a row on Friday night in Burnaby where the stakes will be even higher. They then travel to Trinity Western University on Saturday night to take on the formidable Spartans. The regular season wraps up at home on Saturday, March 5 when the Eastern Washington University Eagles visit Castlegar. “Compared to other buildings in our league, the atmosphere we have in our own rink is huge,” Heaven says of the desire to clinch top spot. “We get 1,000 people to the games for playoffs and it’s huge to play in a loud building where there is support from fellow students and the great hockey fans in our communities. When we are in a situation to succeed, the fans really get behind us and give us that extra spark we need.” The Saints have clinched a playoff spot. The first best-of-three round will take place on the March 11-13 weekend and the league championship series is set for March 18-20.
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Castlegar Search and Rescue Castlegar Search and Rescue is now taking applications for several positions within our society. We are looking for back country enthusiasts like skiers, snowmobilers, hikers, bikers and industry professionals. We need support people like drivers, doctors, administrators, accountants, lawyers, project managers, mechanics, computer techies and people to help out at command center during operations and training. Not every member goes out on the call, but every member contributes to making it happen. We need broad support to be ready when the call comes. Volunteer today to make a difference. So others may live. New member classes start on March 2nd Wednesday night at 6:30<x-apple-datadetectors://6> in the old Blueberry Fire Hall in Blueberry on Bersford st. To make an application please contact Marc Savoie at 250-304-8746<tel:250-3048746> or email to marcsavoie0@gmail.com
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Kootenay Gallery exhibition
To begin the exhibition season on March 4, the Kootenay Gallery is featuring the work of two artists both of whom are painters, Celeste Rode, from Castlegar and West Coast artist Dianne Clark. Both artists paint to record their personal memories, documenting places, people and moods; each doing so from a very different perspective. In her exhibition entitled Uplifting, Rode tells simple, familiar stories such as children playing on the beach, swimming or roller blading with friends. She received a Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance grant through the Castlegar Arts Council to create a body of work based on colour studies. These colour studies will be included in the exhibition and will allow the viewer to follow her creative process from photograph or sketch, to a color study and finally to the finished painting. Though she has been painting for many years she is aware of the importance of continually learning and exploring her own creative process. Dianne Clark has also been painting for many years and as curator Jane Ritchie states, “In the absence of formal training, Clark’s forty years of self-directed study and practice have resulted in work that is fresh, experimental and unselfconscious”. As the title of her exhibition, From Here, suggests she views her subjects from a fresh perspective challenging the viewer to determine whether it is real or imagined. The exhibition will include landscapes of the west coast where Clark lives and the prairies where she grew up. During the summer of 2015, she visited the Kootenays and despite the fact that it was during the height
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Spring authors series to begin in Slocan Community Library The Slocan Community Library is honoured to feature Eloise Charet in the first of a three-part series of authors’ readings this spring. Charet will present her 2015 memoir Never Without Our Children, on Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m. at the Slocan Community Library, 710 Harold St. in Slocan. This presentation will reveal how, during the reign of the Khmer Rouge
in 1974, Eloise and her sister Anna left the family farm in Quebec and opened an orphanage called Canada House in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. They were instrumental in a successful last-minute airlift of more than 50 war orphans who were repatriated with families waiting in Canada. The second event takes place on Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m. The library will host two local authors, Nelson
Miller who wrote The Book of Cool (2015) and Elizabeth Blakely who will share UFO and ET stories and read from her fifth book, Awake! A Spiritual Primer (2004). The Nikkei internment in Canada and the US during World War II will be discussed on Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m. by Diana Cole, author of Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit (2015). All readings are free.
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Applicant: City of Castlegar Proposed Amendments: (i)
To amend the City’s Official Community Plan to include objectives, policies and action steps that are consistent with the City’s Bear-Human Conflict Management Plan.
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Enquiries: All enquiries should be directed to Shannon Marshall, Planning Technician ll. Phone: 365-8962 Fax: 365-4810 Email: smarshall@castlegar.ca This Public Hearing is being held in order to afford all persons who believe that their interest in property affected by these amendments to OCP Bylaw 1150 and Zoning Bylaw 800 an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in these amendments. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Thursday, February 25, 2016 to Monday, March 7, 2016, inclusive. Submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council. Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 25th day of February, 2016. Shannon Marshall Planning Technician ll
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Rebels’ Woods and Headrick win KIJHL awards
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In a stand-out season for the Castlegar Rebels, two players received awards for their top in league performance. Nick Headrick received KIJHL Top Defenceman of the Year, and Tayden Woods received KIJHL Rookie of the Year. The plaques were presented to the players by the KIJHL Neil Murdoch Division vice president, Larry Martel just prior to the puck drop on Sunday afternoon’s last game of the regular season, Feb. 21 at the Castlegar Complex Arena. Darren Medeiros was also recognized with an award presented to him by Kathleen Zubick for his astounding first place record of 215 games played as a Rebel and his assists and points totals, which took second and third spot in the record books respectively. Also given recognition were the Rebels’ veterans who are playing their final year for the Rebels. These players were: Carson Wornig, Mike Bhatoa, Darren Medeiros and Nick Headrick. The Spokane Braves won the game 5-3, scoring four times in the second period. The Braves took the game from the Rebels by playing harder than them for the first two periods. A switch in the Rebels’ goalies from their back-up Paul Broadbent to their lead goalie Logan Sawka and a much more aggressive and organized playing in the third period by the Rebels got the game under their control. However by then it was too late to overcome the four-goal lead by the Braves. The Rebels seemed to come out initially with a lot of strength. However the Spokane team, playing their last game of the 2015-16 season, gave the game all they could. With a last place finish in the Neil Murdoch Division the Braves had absolutely nothing to lose. They were first on the scoreboard at 11:53 with a goal by Troy Pichette. The Rebels responded only 28 seconds later with a goal by Nick Headrick, set-up by Tayden Woods and Mike Bhatoa. With 4:13 left in the first period the Rebels scored again. Tyler Barrett, back in the Rebels’ lineup after a multi game suspension for fighting, put the puck in the net in classic Barrett style as-
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Top: Back-up Rebels goalie Paul Broadbent makes a save. Bottom: The Spokane Braves put the pressure on the Rebels in second period. Jonathan Schwarcz photos
sisted by Vince Bitonti and Ed Lindsey. With a 2-1 lead after the first period, the Rebels seemed poised to win their final game of the season. The Rebels were in their third game in three nights. They beat Grand Forks 5-4 in overtime on Friday, Feb.19 and on Saturday they tied with Beaver Valley 3-3 after three periods of regular play plus two periods of overtime. This should not really have been a problem. With the playoffs starting only two days following, each team needed to be able to withstand the pressures and physical and mental demands the playoffs will require. But the Rebels came out to play the second period with a visible lack of energy and cohesion. The Spokane Braves, with their do or die attitude, quickly took advantage of the Rebels’
vulnerabilities and put four unanswered goals into the Rebels net. In goal for the Rebels was reserve goalie Paul Broadbent. Broadbent is a recent addition to the Rebels. He was brought up from the USA to fill the opening left when star goalie Joseph Mcleod was bumped up to play Junior A in Prince George. He is still strengthening his skills. With the Braves putting more shots on net than the Rebels, coach Jesse Dorrans switched to the Rebels’ lead goalie Logan Sawka following the third Braves goal in 13 minutes. With four minutes left in the second period the Braves put one more past Sawka, to give them a substantial 5-2 lead. The Rebels seemed to have their act together in the third period following their dismal second period performance. They kept the Braves from scorContinued on A14
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Scoring Leaders Player Team 1. Rainer Glimpel OSO 2. Micheal Cardinal CVR 3. Alec Wilkinson CVT 4. Tayden Woods CGR 5. Carson Cartwright CVT 6. Eric Buckley KIM 7. Nick Headrick CGR 8. Jack Mills SUM 9. Jared Marchi KIM 10. Jordan Busch KIM
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Left: The Castlegar Rebels Nick Headrick wins KIJHL Top Defenceman of the Year. The award was presented to him by the KIJHL vice president Larry Martel. Top right: Darren Medeiros is awarded for his astounding achievements. With him is his family and former coaches. Bottom right: Tayden Woods is KIJHL Rookie of the Year. The award was presented to him by the KIJHL vice president Larry Martel. Jonathan Schwarcz photos
Momentum dwindles as Rebels head into playoffs CONTINUED FROM A13 ing again and managed to put one in the Spokane net with a power play goal by Darren Medeiros assisted by Nick Headrick and Ed Lindsey. The Rebels retaliation was too late in the game to overturn the Spokane lead. After the final whistle, the Castlegar Rebels finished their game with a set
of skating callisthenics that was obviously a message from their coaches that they needed to work way harder if they want to win. A Rebels insider who wished to remain anonymous remarked, “They got to work a full 60 minutes. You can’t win a hockey game in one period.” No Rebels players or coaches were
available for comments post game. The Rebels finished the regular season in second place in the Neil Murdoch Division of the KIJHL. They start the play-off season matched against the Grand Forks Border Bruins. The first two games are on the Rebels’ home ice, this Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23 and 24. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.
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Elizbeth Jane Anne Young ELIZABETH JANE ANNE YOUNG 79, of Castlegar, British Columbia Died peacefully in her home on the evening of Monday, February 15th, 2016. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland on December 24th, 1936 to William and Margaret (Sutherland) MacKenzie. She leaves behind Peter Young, her husband of 56 years, sons Ian and Kenneth, an older sister, Fiona (Brian) Cohn of Knutsford, England, and younger brother Ian MacKenzie of Inverness, Scotland. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Margaret Emily Taylor February 13, 2016
Mom passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 13, after a brief illness. She was generous and compassionate, loved to laugh with friends and family, enjoyed singing, dancing and shopping, of course. Mom always walked on the “sunny side of the street” and that is how we’ll remember her. We love you, Mom, and will truly miss you. Our thanks to Moms’ friends and the staff at Castlewood Village who made her last years so much fun, and to the doctors, nurses and support staff at Castlegar Hospital and Talarico Place for their compassionate care during her last days. Keep dancing, Mom.
No matter who we are, where we come from, or what we’ve done, each of us only has a set amount of time.
Nellie Reynolds (nee: Lebedoff) July 19, 1932 – February 12, 2016
KOFLEROSWALD ‘OSI’ Was born in Ferndorf Austria on July 9, 1929 and passed away with his wife by his side on February 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Effie, his two sons Gernot and Norman (Anita), his grandchildren Alicia (Cameron), Shaun (Bianca), Susan and his sister Elfriede. Osi first came to Canada and worked for the Coast Guard out of Prince Rupert then went to work in the pulp mill there as an electrician. The family moved to Castlegar when the Pulp Mill was still under construction, Osi retired as the electrical Superintendent. Canada and especially Castlegar was the best place in the world he would always say. He was a member of the Red Mountain Ski Club for 50 years, he loved skiing and did not miss many days. As soon as skiing finished the fishing season started, most evenings you could find him at his favorite fishing hole down by the D bar D. When fishing was finished Grouse season would open, where could things be better. He must have believed a man’s wealth was determined by the amount of firewood he had on hand, he loved cutting firewood and always had a two years supply. The family would like to thank Dr. Ankenbaurer for giving Osi the best care a family could ask for, also the IDA Pharmacy whose personal touch meant a lot. Thank you to the nurses and friends who made Osi’s last days much more comfortable. As per request, Osi will be interred in Austria beside his parents.
We are sad to announce to passing of Nellie Reynolds, last Friday, February 12, 2016 in Royal Columbian Hospital following a mercifully brief illness. Nellie was born in Glade BC and passed surrounded by her loved ones. She was predeceased by her parents Dora (2002) and Peter (1987) Lebedoff, and sister, Polly (2011) Zookboff. Nellie leaves behind her loving and devoted husband, Howard; her daughter, Zoe Towle; her granddaughter, Kyla Towle; her niece Stephanie Zoobkoff (Terra, Kyanna, Ellicia); nephew Mark Zoobkoff (Bradley), and ‘Jack’. As well as many cherished and loved extended family and friends. In 1968 Nellie met Howard on a blind date. The connection, she often said, was instant and after a whirlwind romance, she moved to be with him in Burnaby where they lived happily for the past forty-seven years. They were husband and wife, but more importantly they were partners in life who complemented each other and whose love will endure long after her passing. Nellie’s life was full of accomplishments. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school and obtain post-secondary education - successfully completing her university entrance exams in 1951. As proud of her lengthy triumphs and achievements as she was, she was most proud of the intangible – the wonderful family and extended family that she had cultivated over the years. Nellie`s passions were her family, her garden, travelling, real estate and volunteering receiving formal recognition from the City of Burnaby for her over thirty years of service to the city. Her garden was once on the city`s garden tour. Together with Howard they managed to visit over 60 countries across the globe. The richness and beauty of the world never ceased to amaze her, and she expressed her joy and wonder over their shared experiences and adventures. She knew that they were fortunate to be able to live the life she led and throughout her life she ‘paid it forward’; quietly, humbly and respectfully. Although we aren’t ready to say good-bye we are comforted knowing that is what she wanted and that she is now with God. Our wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-aunt lived her life to the fullest. She was active, engaged, curious and loved adventure. Sitting still was to be avoided; doing nothing was boring. She believed strongly that dependency on machines and others for life would be a nightmare. She died how she lived: quickly, with family uppermost in her thoughts. We would like to thank everyone who reached out to us during this difficult time but in particular, Ian Thomson, to whom we will be eternally grateful. We would also like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Fraser Health who treated her with kindness and dignity. A Funeral Service was held to honour the life of Nellie Reynolds, from the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby BC on Sunday February 21st at 1:00pm. Forest Lawn Funeral Home 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby BC V5G 3M1 A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada ) ULC
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“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 No matter who we are, where we come from, or what we’ve done, each of us only has a set amount of time. Time slips through our fingers with every passing second, and not one of us can get it back. Time is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter what our ethnicity is, our social status, or where we hang our hat. Each of us is given 24 hours per day to spend at our discretion. How are you spending your time? I have a good friend who adopted a principle in his
own life. He is a young man who has done very well for himself. He launched a media company out of his van (borrowing wifi signals from coffee shops), and was incredibly driven to succeed. Eventually he upgraded from his van to a nice house, and is in need of nothing. What’s interesting though is how he values time. He values it more than absolutely anything. He taught me to be mindful of the time we have. In order to remind himself, he chooses to wear a watch. Not a digital smart watch, or a hyper-expensive Rolex. No, he made decision to simply get a nice looking watch from a thrift store (for modesty’s sake), and made sure that he could hear the “tic tic tic” of the second hand moving. Why would he do this? So that he is reminded every moment of every day that time is fleeting, and that he must invest it well. I’ve gleaned a lot from his mentality about time, but it compelled me to look critically upon my own life. How am I spending/ wasting my time that I’ve been so graciously given by God? None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, but we do have today, so how can we invest our seconds into our (or someone else’s) future? A passage from the Bible says this: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” This verse calls us to look at what we’re doing with our time. Are we wasting it on social media? Scrolling endlessly down the page, wondering where the hours have gone? I encourage you to ask God how you can spend your time well. His reward to you will last forever.
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Dr. Draper is relocating up the Hill! As of Feb 27th Dr. Draper will be seeing patients at her new clinic Clear Water Naturopathic Medicine located at 2500 10th ave. Castlegar. Book your appointment online at www.drdianadraper.com or 778-460-4341 (local number)
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Simple ways to fight back against fatigued eyes Eyestrain affects people from all walks of life. Many professionals suffer eyestrain as a result of too many hours spent staring at computer screens. The same can be said for children, who might spend hours doing homework on their computers before hitting the couch for a few spirited rounds of video games. Whatever the cause of your eyestrain, it’s important that people recognize they are not defenseless against this common foe. But before you can combat eyestrain, it’s best to confirm that your vision troubles are the result of eyestrain and not something more serious. Eye doctors can provide such confirmation, but you can also be on the lookout for common symptoms of eyestrain. Symptoms of eyestrain Perhaps the most common side effect of eyestrain is how annoying it can feel. Professionals working at their desks, truck drivers spending long, uninterrupted hours on the road and students working on schoolwork can attest that time tends to fly once they get in a zone. While landing in that zone can lead to increased productivity, the Mayo Clinic notes that the following are some symptoms of eyestrain that can pop up when eyes are overused. • Sore, tired, burning, or itching eyes • Abnormally watery eyes • Abnormally dry eyes • Blurred or double vision • Headache • Increased sensitivity to light • Feeling that you cannot keep your eyes open How to address eyestrain
If you remain uncertain about what is causing your vision troubles, consult your eye doctor. If eyestrain is the culprit, then there are some ways to remedy your problems. • Adjust lighting. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that reducing glare from the screen can reduce symptoms of eyestrain. If necessary, use a screen filter when staring at a computer screen. When you will be spending long hours at a desk, the Mayo Clinic suggests lighting your work area with a shaded light positioned in front of you. Such an arrangement can prevent light from shining directly into your eyes. • Take frequent breaks. Another way to combat eyestrain is to take frequent breaks from whatever your eyes are focusing on. When sitting at your desk, look away from your
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monitor. The Mayo Clinic notes that looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes can provide the respite your eyes need. • Make yourself cry (artificially). Artifical tears are a proactive way to combat eyestrain. The AAO notes that artificial tears, which are over-thecounter products that can be found at many pharmacies, can refresh dry eyes. But artificial tears also can be used to prevent eyes from drying out. Even if your eyes feel normal, a few drops of artificial tears can keep them lubricated and prevent the onset of eyestrain. Speak with your eye doctor about which artificial tears to use, as all products are not the same and you may need to follow specific instructions depending on your eyes. Learn more about eyestrain at www. aao.org.
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Margaret Trudeau Canadians fell in love with Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s beautiful bride when he brought her to the world stage as Canada’s youngest First Lady. Yet, as time went by, Margaret was unprepared for public life, and plagued by mood swings. After three sons with Pierre, the marriage ended. She then remarried and had two more children. But the tragic loss of her son, Michel here in the Kootenays and the passing of Pierre Trudeau a few years later, were too much to bear, and she became severely ill. Today, Margaret has rebuilt her life once again and has watched her eldest son become today’s current Prime Minister. Now, she brings her formidable life story to our event in her quest to help others, sharing her message of resilience with the goal of helping to inspire others and to erase the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
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