Castlegar News, March 03, 2016

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Suspect sought in attempted robbery in Salmo RCMP are trying to find a man who tried to hold up a corner store in Salmo on Friday with what appeared to be a handgun.

On Friday at about 6:45 p.m, a man carrying what appeared to be a black handgun entered Piper’s General Store at 701 Glendale Ave. and pointed it at an employee, telling her to hand over

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cash after he placed a bag on the counter.

However, he left without taking any money. No shots were fired, and no one was injured.

Police arrived within a few minutes and tried to use a dog to track the suspect, unsuccessfully.

The suspect was wearing a dark navy coloured zip-up hoody with white pinstripes down the

sleeves. His head was covered by the hood and a full face mask.

The suspect remains at large. RCMP ask anyone with information to contact them at 250-357-2212 or phone Crime Stoppers.

Police have declined to release any more information about the incident.

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Storage tank leak at Celgar quickly repaired CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

A leak at Zellstoff Celgar early last Thursday morning made for foul-smelling winds, but wasn’t a health concern, according to the company, and was quickly repaired.

Celgar sent out a press release last Thursday morning explaining what had happened: “Zellstoff Celgar experienced a leak on one of our storage tanks at approximately 1 a.m. this morning.

The leak was contained, our emergency response team responded immediately and no injuries were sustained during the incident. The proper authorities have been notified and a thorough investigation is underway.”

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Columbia Power Corporation has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2016. This is the third consecutive year Columbia Power has been honoured with this award that identifies the company as one of the province’s best places to work.

Now entering its 12th year, BC’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

“We are honoured to be recognized as one of BC’s top employers for the third consecutive year,” said Frank Marino, director of human resources and corporate services for Columbia Power, in a press release. “We value our employees and are committed to providing a satisfying work environment and meaningful benefits to ensure we can recruit and retain excellent staff.”

Employers are evaluated using the same eight criteria that the editors use in the national competition: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health, finan-

cial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communications, performance management, training and skills development, and community involvement.

Columbia Power was selected as one of BC’s Top Employers this year because the company “supports new moms with generous maternity top-up payments (to 85 per cent of salary for 17 weeks) and follows up with parental leave topup payments (to 75 per cent for 35 weeks)” and “also extends its parental leave top program to new fathers and adoptive parents (to 75 per cent for 35 weeks).”

The company also received the award because its “head office employees are surrounded by great mountain views and enjoy easy access to an incredible array of recreational activities when not at work, including golfing, cycling, canoeing, fishing, hiking and swimming.”

Columbia Power has 50 employees and provided the equivalent of 1,200 jobs through the construction of the Arrow Lakes Generating Station and Brilliant Expansion Generating Station near Castlegar, and the Waneta Expansion Generating Station near Trail.

some unpleasant odors experienced in the area, but said “they should be of short duration and do not pose a health concern.”

By 5 p.m. the leak had been reparied without further incident. An initial investigation revealed that the leak was the result of a failed flange gasket.

“The monitoring equipment in the tank area detected this failure quickly and our Emergency Response Team responded immediately,” Celgar said in a second press release, sent Thursday night. “The tank was isolated and repairs were completed by 14:00. The tank will remain isolated and out of service while a full inspection is completed.”

By 4 p.m. crews were completing a pre-start-up check list to get the mill safely back up to production rates.

Find Your Divine with Margaret Trudeau Margaret Trudeau will be the guest speaker at this year’s Find Your Divine events.

The mother of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak at the Castlegar and District Community Complex on Wednesday, April 6.

The event is from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

“We’re very excited,” says organizer Karen Bennett. “She’s someone we’ve looked at for three years. It just felt like this is the right year.”

Trudeau will offer a personal perspective on mental health. Since announcing in 2006 that she suffers from bipolar disorder, she has advocated for ending the social stigma of mental illness and published a memoir, Changing My Mind. She is an honourary patron of the Canadian Mental Health Association.

“It’s something more and more people are willing to discuss,” Bennett said. “So it seems like good timing for that topic. She’s led a pretty interesting and remarkable life.”

Trudeau has visited West Kootenay many times. Her family lent its support to the fundraising campaign to build the new Kokanee Glacier cabin following the death of her son Michel in an avalanche

Margaret Trudeau will speak on mental illness during her appearance at Find Your Divine in Castlegar next month.

Tickets are now on sale.

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This is the second year of Find Your Divine, an evening designed for women of all ages to enjoy a relaxed, fun environment with wine and appetizers while they peruse a variety of booths related to women’s interests.

Tickets are now on sale. They’re $40 until March 14 and $45 afterward, available at the Castlegar News, Fashion Foundations and the Gift Box. The event always sells out, so if you’re interested, buy your ticket early.

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RCMP investigating truck fire CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar RCMP are investigating a vehicle fire that also damaged a building on Saturday, Feb. 20.

RCMP and the Castlegar Fire Department responded at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Saturday to a vehicle fire at Eighth Ave. and Third St. “When we got there it was fully involved,” said fire chief Gerry Rempel.

The vehicle was a 1995 Chevy pickup truck, and there was also damage done to the adjacent building.

The incident has been deemed suspicious in nature. Police are speaking to witnesses, but encourage any other persons with information on this matter to call them at 250-365-7721, or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-722-TIPS.

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and show it at an exhibition, to Castlegar and area residents small events that you want to are now able to take their Castlegar News have,” explains Natasha Smith, packaging and printed paper The local arts council is look- administrative assistant at the recyclables to Zion Trucking, ing for more applications to two CKCA. without charge, as it joins the grant programs with deadlines Program 2 is for organiza- Multi-Material BC (MMBC) in early March. tions or venues to cover minor network of more than 200 deApplications for the capital expenditures. pots. Zion Trucking located at Columbia Kootenay Cultural “Basically in this program 2324 6 Avenue in Castlegar, acAlliance’s (CKCA) Program 1 you can apply for a maximum cepts all materials in MMBC’s and 2 grants are due on Friday, request of $3000 for this proj- residential packaging and March 4 by 5 p.m., but so far ect, and this is for minor capi- printed paper recycling prothe Castlegar Arts Council tal. This includes renovations, gram, including non-deposit (CAC), which is responsible equipment, risers, upgrading or glass bottles and jars, plastic for administering applications initiating facilities or acoustical bags and plastic foam packfrom Castlegar artists and orga- improvements, but funding is aging, along with curbside nizations, hasn’t received many not available for ongoing main- recycling materials such as applications. tenance,” said Smith. newsprint, cardboard, house“Usually we have more by Applicants should expect to hold papers, metal containers, now, we’re getting close to the hear back by June 1, 2016 and plastic containers, and paper deadline and applications are shouldn’t plan to begin their packaging that held liquid usually better if they’re not done projects until after that time. when sold, such as coffee cups right at the last minute,” says The CKCA delivers the Arts, and soup cartons. The depot Jacquie Hamilton, program con- Culture and Heritage Program accepts materials dropped off tact and treasurer for the CAC. on behalf of the Columbia Basin during regular business hours, Submitting grants ahead of Trust (CBT), and this year will Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to the deadline gives administra- receive $706,000 from the CBT. 5 p.m. tors at the CAC the opportunity Applications are adjudicated “The City of Castlegar is to review the application before once a year by local arts coun- enthusiastic about having the deadline, so that they can cils and the CKCA’s Steering an MMBC depot within city point out any omissions or er- Committee. limits,” said Mayor Lawrence rors and give the applicant a Applications can be mailed to Chernoff. “It will complement chance to fix things, improv- Box 3501, Castlegar, BC, V1N the curbside recycling service ing their chances of having the 3W3 or can be dropped off by we are providing, and will application accepted. appointment by contacting make it easier for residents “Apply early and often,” Hamilton at castlegar@gmail. to recycle items that are not Hamilton encourages Castlegar com or 250-365-8026, but the accepted at the curb, including artists and organizations. applications must be received glass, plastic bags, and foam Program 1 is for artists or (not postmarked) by the 5 p.m. packaging.” non-profit arts, culture and deadline on Friday, March 4.

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Castlegar already had curbside recycling; access to a local depot will help make recycling more accessible, diverting more packaging and printed paper from landfill.”

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In May 2014, MMBC assumed responsibility for curbside, multi-family, and depot recycling programs in many areas across BC as a result of changes made to the provincial Recycling Regulation to shift responsibility for end-of-life management of packaging and printed paper from governments and their taxpayers to the businesses that produce these materials.

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As the NDP critic for post-secondary education, I’ve met with a number of groups over the past weeks and months to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing universities, colleges and technical institutions, as well as with the students who are working hard to better their futures. And the benefits to post-secondary education are many.

It gives young people a much greater chance for employment; it is estimated that 80 per cent of all jobs will soon require education beyond a high school diploma. And those jobs are higher paying; university graduates earn an average of $79,000.

The challenges are also daunting. Tuition fees have risen in real terms by 137 per cent over the past 20 years alone. Housing costs have skyrocketed as well. The cost of a post-secondary education is now well over $10,000 per year and is often more

than double that. For medicine and law programs the cost is often a mind-boggling $75,000 per year.

Wages for summer jobs, needless to say, haven’t kept up with those costs, so many students are forced to take out loans. In 2013 almost a half million students borrowed from the Canada Student Loans Program and others took out private loans.

The average student debt increased 40 percent between 2000 and 2010, and is now $26,300 for students graduating with an undergraduate degree.

Students know how important higher education is for their futures, but are being saddled with crushing debts at the start of their careers.

Much of the cause of this drastic increase in tuition fees lies in a significant decrease in government funding for universities and colleges, especially on the federal side. In 1995, the federal Liberal government slashed provincial transfers for social programs, including post-secondary education, by $7 billion, one of the deepest cuts in Canadian history. Accounting for both inflation and enrolment growth, federal funding for post-secondary education is still $2.4 billion less than it was in 1993, a 50 per cent drop. Adding to this loss of federal funding is the fact that these transfer payments are no longer tied to agreements for spending on post-secondary education, and provinces often cut back on university and college funding even when the federal transfer payments they receive are increasing.

So what should be done? One obvious fix would be to create a transfer of federal funds to provinces that is directly targeted to post-secondary education, similar to what is done for health care.

This would relieve the need of many universities and colleges to continually raise tuition fees. We could also make changes to the federal student loans and grants so that the burden the students bear is less onerous. We also need to continually work to ensure that young Canadians receive an education that readies them for today’s jobs.

And what is clear is that we must fix this system quickly to ensure that Canada has a well-educated workforce to make our country competitive in the global economy.

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Group making progress toward purchase of Kinnaird Bluffs

Appointment Andrew Franklin, Director of Digital Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Baziuk as B.C. Digital Editor.

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A group passionate about preserving a favourite rock climbing location in Kinnaird is making progress toward their goal of purchasing the area commonly known as the Kinnaird Bluffs. Fears about the loss of use of the area for rock climbing and hiking surfaced a few months ago when the property was put on the market.

The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers (TAWKROC) has negotiated a price of $57,000 with the seller for the 17.5-acre parcel and placed a conditional offer that has been extended until April 14 as the group works out some necessary arrangements before the property can be purchased.

TAWKROC has applied for status as a nonprofit society so they can hold title on the land, requesting due to the time restraints of the situation that the application be fast-tracked.

The group does not plan to hold the title permanently and has pitched the idea to Castlegar’s city council of the city taking over the land. Their goal is to see the area turned into a park. In their presentation the group brought up a City of Castlegar open space study from 1992 that targeted the area as a site for a recreation corridor.

“The goal of the project is to purchase this and then make sure it is accessible to all,” said TAWKROC representative Vince Hempsall. “It’s not only rock climbers that are really impassioned about this, but also people who just want to see a green space and go hiking on the trails there or basically not see this turn into a quarry.”

Council told the group that it is something they are interested in exploring. “Planning and Development has already been in discussion about it. We are looking at it and discussing it, looking into liabilities and different things like that,” said Councillor Deb McIntosh. “It is important to preserve that green space.”

Historically, the area has been used by climbers since the 1950s and is sometimes used as a training area for those wanting to gain mountaineering skills. It has also been used by Selkirk College as an instructional area for about 30 years because of its unique geology, vegetation and wildlife, including the western blue-tailed skink, a blue-listed species.

TAWKROK also reported that the bluffs are attracting out-of-town visitors. “We are starting to see an influx in this area of rock climbing tourism,” said Hempsall. “There is a real opportunity here for the city to play this up.”

Another step required will be amending the covenants that are currently on the property. The

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A group hoping to preserve the Kinnaird Bluffs is making Submitted photo progress toward their goal. covenants are very restrictive and basically would not allow for any maintenance to be done to the area, including the trails. Even though these covenants have been in place for a while, they have not been observed, and according to Hempsall, the current owner was not even aware they were in place. Phil Markin, director of development services for Castlegar, explained that in order to amend the covenant a geotechnical engineer will need to evaluate the property.

The final hill to climb will be raising the finances, but the group is well on the way. They have already raised about $10,000, which in reality is $20,000 because the group has what it is calling an “angel investor” that is matching donations.

Business after Business at Fireseide Inn CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

Members of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce met at the Fireseide Inn last Thursday night for Business After Business.

The monthly event was co-hosted by the Fireside Inn, the Grand Bhudda Bistro and Black Press (publisher of Castlegar News and other regional papers).

Chamber members mingled and enjoyed food prepared by Grand Bhuddha, including a spicey, but sweet curry served over rice, salad rolls with peanut sauce, chicken satay, sprinrolls, oysters, chicken wings and three different kinds of bubble tea.

The event was a chance for members to not only learn more

Jennifer Cowan, editor of Castlegar News, Rob Lindskog, general manager of Fireside Inn, and Danny Mathieson, owner of Grand Buddha Bistro pose with Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce.

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Letter

Letter to all drivers.

Two weeks ago, a friend and I were picking up our children from the bus stop along Highway 3A. The bus’ lights and stop sign were flashing.

Traffic was stopped in both directions. One would think it was safe, it was not. A speeding car passed the stopped traffic via the outside side and ditch of the wet road — only a couple of inches away from where we were

standing. With spring nearer and drier roads, drivers please watch out for school buses — especially on Highway 3A. If a bus’ lights are on, do not pass. To all drivers who stop and wait patiently, thank you! I have witnessed one too many close calls. Children and their caretakers are precious resources.

Teresa Zmavc Thrums, Castlegar, BC

A Retrospective Walter Volovsek

Letters Policy The Castlegar News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accurracy and topicality. Letters should be typically in the range of 300 words in length.

Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in verification, name, address and daytime telephone must be supplied, but will not be published.

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At first I thought Stolterfoht had caught Bryan Mahon as I had not seen him before — with freckles. Closer examination led me to thinking his face and clothing were splattered by mud. My final conclusion is that the photographer tried to touch up a flawed negative by filling in numerous tiny transparent spots. It is a wonderful photograph just the same, which reminds me of a Norman Rockwell painting.

Print by author from negative in Mahon family records

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Spots In Time It’s that time again when you have to examine your financial life and explain yourself to the Canadian and provincial governments. It’s like when you were young and you were

called in front of your parents and asked to explain your behavior. If you were a good boy or girl, you escaped with a pat on the back. If you were way out of line and couldn’t account for why, there were repercussions.

Tax time is the same. Big Daddy Canada and Big Momma B.C. want to know what you did for a whole year. They want a simple accounting and have laid on a lot of forms and procedures to help you give them that information. By the end of February, you should have your medical and charitable receipts, your T4s, and your RRSP slips. All you need then is to take that information and plug it into the forms the Canada Revenue Agency supplies.

Easier said than done! When I was young and dealt with my first income tax submission, I realized I was going to owe the government

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money. So I delayed sending in the brown envelope until the last moment. I still remember driving down to Canada Post on South Railway in Regina on a cold evening on April 30th and slipping my envelope into the red mailbox at 11:59 p.m. I still owed the government money and had included a letter which finished by stating: “Please advise if this is correct.”

I knew from listening to my friends that it took two months to get your tax statement returned— even if the government owed you money. So I thought that by the time they informed me, I’d have a summer job earning some extra money to pay up what I owed. And that’s what happened.

So now I’ve completed income tax returns for over 50 years and have always done my own. Even when my income tax became more

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complicated with investments and children’s education and donations, I forced myself to learn how to complete the forms. I refused to pay H & R Block and similar companies to do the financial work I knew I could somehow figure out. And until recently, I’ve always stuffed the completed information into the big brown envelopes and mailed them— usually in early March rather than waiting for April 30th.

A few times just before I retired and my income tax situation was rather jumbled, I tried to send the return by telefile. I would get most of the way through the form before being cut off by the teleprompter saying my return was too complicated. So, brown envelope it was until very recently.

I guess I’m a little too careful with my money because I refused to purchase a turbo tax or similar

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Bessie shares three jewel-like stories based on real events & people in her life, underscoring the words with the sounds of her little red & white accordion.

The “visitor’s viewpoint and information centre” in this image clip are really two different features.

On Feb. 10 I forwarded a letter to BC Hydro in which I opposed the pending removal of the right of public passage over Hugh Keenleyside Dam. A good part of my argument was based on loss of tourism value, and particularly the removal of the most attractive and historically rewarding route for the Trans Canada Trail.

I note in your report about the public meeting held on the following day, that BC Hydro claims no promises were made to the community for public passage across the dam. This is incorrect. Prior to dam construction BC Hydro circulated a booklet called The New Outlook for the Arrow Lakes, in which many promises were made to make the destruction of a pristine valley and the displacement of many of its residents more palatable. These included a new highway up Koch Creek directly to Fauquier, where a new bridge would replace the ferry. There were to be parks at Syringa, Deer Park and Renata. As for the dam itself, it was to be inviting to both resident and visitor

alike. Features supporting this were: public roadway along the crest of the dam, a “visitor’s lookout and guide” that provided stunning views of the tailrace, and a staffed information centre with restrooms on the north side.

These were clearly stated promises. Yes, many were not fulfilled, and others were later negated.

However, public passage over the dam was obviously intended, and it was meant to encourage visitation to the facility. The safety concerns about “lines of sight” can easily be remedied by the installation of convex mirrors that are commonly used in Europe to provide vision around corners.

Let us not forget that it was the High Arrow Dam which had the greatest disruptive effect on a pristine valley with a huge tourism potential, an effect which still lingers today, as many Arrow Lakes residents will readily admit.

Walter Volovsek, Castlegar, BC

“’Your Donation Boomerangs Back To You’ — what does that mean? We don’t have a hospital anymore! We did before!” This was overheard being said in frustration by a person as they passed the elevator in the Castlegar & District Community Health Centre.

I assume that this person was on their way to get blood work done, or an X-ray or heading to emergency? All these services are still available here in Castlegar at our local health centre.

Yes, we still believe that we need a full-fledged hospital, but if the health centre wasn’t here the many people that make use of the services daily would have to travel some 30 kms away for them.

The issue doesn’t stop at simply travel. Childcare may be required, transportation by others in the case of seniors who do not drive or someone recovering from an accident or surgery, taking significantly more time away from work, winter roads, the list could go on and on.

We, the Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation

(CDHF) members, are here and working, with the generosity of our donors, to assist with acquiring equipment that stays at the Castlegar & District Health Centre or Talarico Place that might not otherwise happen.

The Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation purchased the chair that you sit on when you get your bloodwork done, the medication cart that dispenses meds to your loved one at Talarico Place, the trauma room stretcher, or the wound care machine that had such wonderful results that a second unit was requested and we supplied.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of the donors who support the CDHF. A big thank-you to our donors!

Currently we are raising funds to assist with the renovation of the medication room in the emergency department. We are over halfway there but need to meet our commitment or the work will not happen.

Help us boomerang your donation back to you!

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Upcoming MARCH 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 p.m. Line Dancing 7 p.m. Pool Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling March 16, Raspberry Ho Coffee March 23 and 30, 10 a.m. 80+ Driver’s Club 11:30 a.m. Euchre 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nidus Webinar 2nd Overview 1 p.m. Rummoli Thursday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling 1 p.m. Bingo (Not on March 3) March 3, 2 p.m. General Meeting March 17, 2-4 p.m. Tea Dance Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Cribbage (Not on March 25) Senior Centre closed Friday, March 25 for Good Friday.

Saturday March 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Soup Day 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.

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA BEHAVIOR Thursday, March 10, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Health Center. Changes to the brain due to Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia often appear to us as changes in the person’s behavior. Caregivers will learn how to understand behavior as a form of communication and explore strategies for determining what the person with dementia might be trying to communicate, finding ways to decrease the occurence of behaviours that concern us and responding in supportive ways.

MINTO CHAPTER #79 ORDER OF EASTERN STAR SPRING TEA AND BAKE SALE Saturday, March 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Castlegar Legion Hall. Tickets $3 for members at the door. Everyone welcome.

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

tions and art activities that have been designed to increase awareness and challenge ideas or beliefs about accessibility and individuals living with disabilities. This is a free event and refreshments will be served.

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.

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 thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org. Admittance by donation.

MENS 12TH ANNUAL PYRAHI BAKE April 3, 12-3 p.m. at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Everyone welcome.

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.

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA COMMUNICATION Thursday, April 7, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Health Centre. Caregivers will gain an understanding of how communication is affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. They will also have the opportunity to explore effective ways of facilitating communication and providing support to the person with dementia.

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.

Ongoing

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.

INCOME TAXES FOR LOWER INCOMES: Trained volunteers can complete basic income tax returns during March and April at Castlegar Community Services, 1007– Second St., Castlegar. Maximum incomes: Single - $30,000, One Parent with one child - $35,000, Each addn’l. child - $2,500, Couples/Families - $40,000, Investment Income less than $1,000. Phone 250-3652104 for appointment.

CELEBRATION OF DIVERSE ABILITY Monday, March 21, 12 p.m. at Selkirk College, the Pit. Please join us for an amazing two hours of thought-provoking, interactive and fun activities. Experience music, movie clips, simula-

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.

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

Phone ( toll free) 1-800-268-7582, ext.7259 or instructor Janice Ferraro, 250-365-5428.

THE KOOTENAY COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE meets monthly at Crowe High. Everyone welcome. We are always looking for educational books, year books, photos, articles, etc. Call Mac Gregory at 250-365-1802 for dates and details or donations.

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.

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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 located at 210-11th Ave. downtown Castlegar (250-365-7317), offering quality housewares, clothing, furniture, elec-

tronics, 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.

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 located at 605 Columbia Ave. is having a $5 Bag Sale until March 12.

The shop will be closed on March 14 and 15 for spring and summer clothing changeover and returns to regular hours on Wednesday, March 16. Our stock includes clothing, shoes, bedding, linen, household items, sewing, knitting and craft items — also books (many of them free). We are regularly closed Sunday, Monday and stat. holidays. Clean donations accepted during working hours only.

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

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Bear urbanization ASHLEY LAWRENCE AND SETH WOOD

Scond year Recreation, Fish and Wildlife students There are approximately 15,000 grizzly bears and 150,000 black bears that thrive in British Columbia forests. If that was where they stayed, then there would not be any problems.

For many of us, we choose to live in the Kootenays because we can live close to undeveloped habitat. With that, though, can come contact with all the wildlife that is found in that habitat. It’s not unusual to see deer or elk in your front yard, or to see raccoon prints in the snow.

Living so close to nature means that we share the space with the animals found there. Some wildlife are quite benign like black-capped chickadees and squirrels, while others can have a much bigger impact like elk busting fences or bears breaking branches in your fruit tree.

So why are they wandering through town? It can’t be a safe place for a bear. Bears living close to urban environments are often attracted to our backyards. In spring, soon after bears have come out of hibernation, they are very hungry and if weather conditions are not

favorable, they experience a food shortage outside of town. In those cases, they come into town to look for food. This is likely to be garbage, compost and pet food left outside. Bears have an amazing sense of smell which draws them to people’s garbage and compost areas, as well as to their gardens and fruit trees.

Closer to fall, when bears are getting ready to hibernate, there is a strong need to fatten up to get them through hibernation. Ripening fruit on a tree or rotting fruit on the ground becomes a strong attractant for bears that brings them into urban areas. The garbage and compost are still targeted but the biggest payoff normally comes from the fruit and nut trees.

The more opportunities we give bears to come into town means the more opportunities there are for them to get into trouble and to be destroyed. If bears continually have a food source in communities they will eventually become habituated to it and come to expect it. When habituated, they often don’t see humans as much of a threat but just an obstacle to their food and they know how to work around us. Problem bears usually result in a call to a conservation officer. If the bear stands its ground and refuses to return to its natural habitat, it will be put down. Killing urbanized bears is mostly done because once a bear has found a reliable food source in town, then they will keep going back to it. This has the potential to result in dangerous contact with residents. Relocating bears is not a viable option as there is no place to put them where they won’t get into trouble.

There are many ways for the public to make urbanized areas less attractive to bears and other wildlife.

Firstly, DO NOT ever feed bears! Don’t make compost, garbage, or pet food available. Enclose attractants with an electric fence. Also picking fruit when it is ripe and before it falls on the ground reduces the attractants and the rewards for wildlife. By consistently managing the attractants we can reduce the wildlife activity in our urban areas. We can work together to keep wildlife in their natural habitat and out of our populated cities.

FLOWER POWER Volunteers from Rossland, Trail, Castlegar and Nelson gathered in the Canadian Cancer Society office in Trail this week to launch the 2016 Daffodil Campaign. A new Silver City family-friendly event, the Daffodil Dash, is slated for Gyro Park on April 24. Participants can walk or run a five or 10 kilometre dash and help communities raise money to fight cancer. For information on all of this year’s events, visit cancer.ca. (From left) Allison McCarthy, Southern Interior’s coordinator, annual giving; volunteers Jenny Murray, Mary Hatlevik, Deborah Shergold, and Shirley Milne.

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Local cadet wins third at speech competition CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

A Castlegar cadet won third place in an effective speaking competition on Saturday.

FCpl. John Colley of the Castlegar 581 Squadron won third place in the Air Cadet’s Kootenay Wing Effective Speaking Competition after giving a prepared speech about his first flight and an impromptu speech.

Five cadets — two from the Castlegar squadron, two from 552 Key City Cranbrook Squadron and one from 841 Boundary Squadron — participated in the competition and each got to prepare a speech on a topic chosen from a list of eight. Following a brief intermission, each then had three minutes to prepare an impromptu speech about three uses for a pencil other than writing.

One of Colley’s suggested uses for a pencil was to use it as a weapon in the event of the zombie apocalypse.

Asked why he chose to write about his first flight, Colley said, “I chose it because it was something I could talk about and something people could relate to.”

This was Colley’s second year competing in effective speaking and he was pleased with how much he’s improved.

“I did miles better than I did last year,” he said. “I think I improved on making sure that there weren’t as many ‘uh’s’ and ‘and’s’ and ‘likes.’”

First place went to Sgt. Sierra Blackwell of the Key City Cranbrook Squadron who also gave a prepared speech about her first flight.

“I thought that it was a storybased topic more than some touchy subjects that could be more biased.

I didn’t want to bring a hugely biased speech,” she said of her choice of topic.

This was Blackwell’s fourth time participating in the competition, but the first time that she’ll be advancing

FCpl. John Colley, Sgt. Sierra Blackwell and FSgt. Cameron Hewison with the three judges for the Kootenay Wing Effective Speaking Competition.

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onto provincials to represent the Kootenay Wing. She was shocked by her win and looks forward to representing the area.

Second place also went to a cadet from the the Key City Cranbrook Squadron. FSgt. Cameron Hewison prepared speech was about the importance of community service and citizenship activities.

“I just believe that helping one another is a very forgotten subject in our community. I think it’s very important that everyone is helping each other out,” he said of his topic. “I think community service is a huge thing because everyone in the general public and our society needs to start thinking about what we can do to serve others on an every day basis.”

Air Cadets receive training from members of the Air Cadet League on effective speaking before competing among their squadron to see who will advance to the Wing competition.

Their prepared speeches must be between five and six minutes and their impromptu speeches must be between two and three minutes, or

they receive a penalty.

The competition is sponsored by WestJet, who will fly the BC Wing winners to provincials in the Lower Mainland and provincial winners to nationals, which also happen to be in the Lower Mainland this year.

Judges for the competition were chosen from the community.

“Judges are people from the community that are not in any way associated with the cadets, so that there’s no bias, but they are people who have some experience with public speaking, with judging and so on, so that they do a very good job on actually finding the cadet to go on to the next step of the competition,” explained Joan Irvine, BC provincial coordinator of effective speaking for the Air Cadet League.

Gerry Rempel, commanding officer for the Castlegar Squadron, was very pleased with how the afternoon went.

“It’s nice to see cadets from Cranbrook and Grand Forks and Castlegar and I think it went very well,” he said. “It’s nice to see lots of cadets come out and do this. It’s quite a life skill.”

SPOTLIGHT ON SKATERS Left: Two skaters anxiously awaiting their turn to skate during the Castlegar Skating Club’s year end show Sunday.

Right: Hailey Gleboff glides across the ice during her preformace.

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Seedy Saturday March 5 BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

If the first signs of spring have you anxious to get out into your garden, then you won’t want to miss the Seedy Saturday being held in Castlegar on March 5.

The event will be held at the Super 8 Hotel between 12 and 4 p.m.

“We really want to promote sustainable local agriculture rather than seeking out seeds that are from unknown sources, using more of the heirloom varieties that are good for our area,” said organizer Erica Naso. “It is a place where you can come and talk to local people.”

In addition to the traditional seed exchange, the event will also feature garden and sustainable living vendors. Seeds will be for

sale from organic and heirloom BC companies such as Stellar Seed, Salt Spring Seeds, Planting Seeds Project and Cherry Meadows Farm. Several local farmers will also be attending.

Guest speakers include Faun Naso, a medicinal herbalist who will be speaking about the uses of herbs and edible and medicinal uses of common weeds and Jessica Piccinin from Root and Vine Acres, who will be doing a Q&A about raising back yard livestock.

She will be presenting an outline about how to get started, shelter and fencing, general health, feed, slaughter, and butchering touching on hogs, sheep, goats, poultry and waterfowl.

The Ko ot e n ay Agricultural Society will be on hand with

an information table.

Ten vendors are currently signed up and will be selling things including dehydrated wild mushrooms, wild mountain herbs, oil of oregano salves and lotions, potting trays and soil enhancers.

The $1 entry fee will be donated to Seeds of Diversity, an organization that promotes Seedy Saturdays and

seed libraries.

Organizers are still looking for volunteers with gardening knowledge that would be willing to talk to people during the event and someone with expertise in seed preservation.

For more information contact Naso at ericanaso@hotmail.com or through the Sustainable Kootenay Life Facebook page.

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dle so that more experienced workmen were able to see what they were doing. Someone unable even to do that would be of low status indeed.

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Free workshop for entrepreneurs CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

B asin Business Advisors Program is offering a free workshop for budding entrepreneurs in Castlegar.

The Me Inc. workshop will take place on Thursday, March 10 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce.

The workshop will provide useful information for anyone who would like to launch a start-up or buy an existing business, like how to get started and common pitfalls and motivations.

“Our goal is to help people go into a new business venture prepared — understanding different business models and legal structures, so they can choose the

one that’s right for them,” explained BBA program manager Will Nixon. “We also talk about completing market research and a business plan, in order to have a good sense of whether a business will succeed.”

The Basin Business Advisors Program regularly offers Me Inc. workshops in communities across the Columbia Basin region. In addition to the Castlegar session, the same workshop will also be presented in the following communities: Winlaw (March 22), Nelson (March 23), Trail (April 14) and Kaslo (April 19).

Advance registration is required. To sign up for a workshop visit bbaprogram.ca or call 250-489-4356.

85 athletes from the Kootenays competed at the 2016 BC Winter Games bringing home 28 medals.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

Welcomes

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Morgan prides herself on having a high attention to detail and making her patients feel comfortable while delivering the highest quality of care.

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Local skier competes in World Free Ski championships

Notice is hereby given that Ministerial Order No. M 041 was approved and ordered on January 29, 2016 authorizing an amendment to Letters Patent for the Genelle Improvement District, effective from that date. The authorizing legislative provision is section 679 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the boundary for the Genelle Improvement District to include a parcel of land described as Lot 1, District Lots 7163 and 7187 Kootenay District Plan NEP91135.

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Castlegar skier Jeff Ashton recently competed in the 2016 Freeride Junior World Championships.

The competition was held at the Grandvalira Resort in Andorra (a tiny country between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains) on January 26-30.

Ashton and his fellow Canadian team-

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Ashton placed 21 in the men’s competition, with two Nelson skiers, Nigel Ziegler and Sam Kuch placing second and fourth.

Two female skiers from Nelson, Haley Cooke and Savannah Leishman placed eighth and twelfth in the women’s competition. The athletes qualified for the competition based on their rankings in North America and Canada last year.

Being on the international stage meant a bit of a different experience for Ashton, who has qualified for the IFSA North American Championships for the last three years. “It was a completely different experience for me.

Being around the best skiers from all parts of the world really changes the atmosphere,” he explained. “It was also a lot more pressure than I am used to, with the cameras and the helicopters and all the surroundings! It really had the professional, championship vibe.”

Freeski/freeride is

becoming increasingly popular as a competitive sport, with numbers growing each year. The judged event takes skiers over steep terrain, cliffs and rocks. Competitors are judged on five different criteria: line choice, control, fluidity, technique and style/energy.

Skiers were allowed to visually inspect the run, but were not allowed to ski it until their turn on the day of the competition. Due to unfavorable snow conditions, the event had to be delayed for a few days. “The day that I skied the conditions were variable,” said Ashton. “In the morning the snow was stiff and icy but as the day went on it warmed up and got softer and softer. It is extremely difficult to choose your run with conditions like this because you never really know what the snow will be like until you drop in for your run.”

Ashton plans to continue skiing competitively for as long as possible and is appreciative of all who have supported him. “I

Castlegar teen Jeff Ashton competed recently in the 2016 Freeride Junior World competition in submitted Andorra. would just like to give a thanks to all my supporters and friends who have helped me out along the way,” he said. “I would also like to thank my sponsors: Mallards Source For Sports, Line Skis, Oakley, FullTilt Boots, Outdoor Tech, Gerick Sports, and Stohke.”

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The next concert in the TD Canada Trust Sunday Concert Series will feature a musical theater performance by Bessie Wapp of Nelson.

Wapp is a seasoned performer of theatre and music who has appeared on stages throughout North America and Europe. For this program being held at the Kootenay Gallery, Bessie shares three jewel-like stories based on real events and people in her life, underscoring the words with the sounds of her little red and white accordion. In “Singing from Her Guts” a remarkable 78-year-old woman allows herself to sing and, in so doing, finally grieves her deepest life loss. “Jesus Christ

Superstore” tells of a surreal weekend in which birth control, the big box phenomenon and a cinematic cult classic converge. In “Meowvember” a jealous cat’s choice not to use her litter box drives her master to distraction.

Bessie Wapp, a theatremaker, musician, and educator, has performed internationally with Vancouver’s Mortal Coil (stilt-dance theatre) and Zeellia (Eastern European vocal ensemble). Tour highlights include Festival D’ete (Montreal), Lincoln Centre (NYC), and Zagreb DanceWeek (Croatia). In 2006 Bessie returned to Nelson to co-found Twin Fish Theatre and co-create two original works Hello, I Must Be Going and Loco

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Phantasmo, and last year was named the city’s 2015 Cultural Ambassador.

Bessie plays in several local music groups (voice/ accordion) and teaches private lessons and classes thru Oxygen Art Centre & Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College.

The concert will be held at the Kootenay Gallery on March 13 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door for $15 general admission and $12 for Kootenay Gallery members. The gallery is located across from the Castlegar Airport, adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre on Heritage Way. For more information visit the gallery website at kootenaygallery.com.

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WINE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2016

Bordertown Estate Winery Bordertown Estate Winery is a fairly new enterprise located in the heart of picturesque Osoyoos. It features a distinctive Mission style tasting room. Visit them and try their wines in an atmosphere combining contemporary design with historic charm. Sit back and relax with a glass of wine while overlooking the vineyards and enjoying the desert sunshine.

Bordertown has an experienced tasting staff who will guide visitors through a range of handcrafted wines currently on release. The wineshop is open seven days a week until 5:00 p.m., and all of its exquisite wines can be savoured and purchased on site. A nearby patio allows those who want to spend more time with their wine an opportunity to relax and chat about the astonishing vineyard that surrounds them.

Bordertown wines are made exclusively with fruit from its own premier vineyards. The Gill family who own the winery and vineyard grow 100% of the grapes used. Their promise is to produce

the highest quality wines possible for each and every vintage for the various price points. Its portfolio of artisan-produced wine has intense flavour, character, and fascinating complexity. Its winemaker is committed to crafting wines true to the varietal character.

At the winery, you will be cheerfully greeted by the owner, Mohan Gill. Be prepared to talk with him about the wine and about many other topics. You may also meet winemaker Jason Parke who is very selective about how he makes wines.

A multiple award-winning winemaker, Jason uses top fruit for small productions that highlight what he feels grow best in Osoyoos. His wines are bold, highlystructured, and worthy of your cellar.

Wines currently available are Living Desert White, Syrah, Riesling, Living Desert Red, and Pinot Blanc. These can be tasted at Castlegar Sunrise 2000’s winefest on April 2nd at the Castlegar Recreation Complex.

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We welcome: Maple Leaf Spirits INC. Tabletree (award winning juices) And the following BC Wineries: Arrowleaf Cellars Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery Cana Vines Winery C.C. Jentsch Cellars Lunessence (new) Niche Wine Co. (new) Columbia Gardens Desert Hills Estate Winery Forbidden Fruit Winery Culmina Family Estate Winery (new) Okanagan Crush Pad Winery (new) Heaven’s Gate Estate Winery Hester Creek Estate Winery Kismet Estate Winery Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery

River Stone Estate Winery Rustic Roots Winery Saxon Wines Silver Sage Winery Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard Thornhaven Estates Winery Volcanic Hills Estate Winery Wynnwood Cellars Hillside Estate Vineyards St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Vineyards Skaha Vineyards Dirty Laundry Vineyard Elephant Island Orchard Wines Monster Vineyards Lang Vineyards Ruby Blues Winery Bordertown Winery (new) Squeezed Wines

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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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KIJHL Playoffs Statistics KIJHL Playoffs Sta The Rebels may have lost, but not for lack of trying. Rebels Carson Wornig takes a shot.

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Rebels lose series to Border Bruins 4-2 JONATHAN SCHWARCZ Castlegar News

In an exciting first round of the KIJHL 201516 playoffs the Castlegar Rebels gave the up and coming Grand Forks Border Bruins a competitive opposition to overcome. It took six games in a best of seven series for the Grand Forks team to outplay and eventually out-perform the Rebels to win the series 4-2.

The playoff series started in Castlegar on Feb. 23 where the Rebels took the first game but lost the second game the following day, still on home ice. The series moved to Grand Forks for two games where the victories were split between the two teams. Both games went into overtime. The first game erupted with a combined total of 86 shots; keeping both team’s goalies as busy as bees.

The series returned to Castlegar for game five on Leap Day, Feb. 29. Before a filled arena of exuberant fans the Bruins and Rebels battled on the ice. It was a tight game where both team’s defences allowed a minimum of plays to reach the net. No goals were scored in the first period.

In the second period, Chris Breese put the first goal in the net for the Rebels at 9:30 p.m. on the clock on a power play. The Bruins responded within a minute, scoring to tie up the game.

The second period was marred by some unsportsmanlike behaviour. The Bruins’ Garrett Brisebois received a penalty for head contact and was given a game misconduct. This was an offence caught by the referees. It was what was not seen by the referees that was much more disturbing.

In a melee of roughing the Rebels’ star defenceman, Nick Headrick was caught on the bottom of a pileup of players. Seen only by a few was the Bruins’ Bryson Yee boxing, with a shaft of a hockey stick in a gauntleted hand, Headrick’s head helmet-less against the ice with five or six players on top of him. This occurred behind the Castlegar net, hidden from view except to a few, including a photographer who caught this on camera.

To his credit, Headrick defended himself the best he could, and shook the incident off to continue to play his awesome style of hockey. Earlier in the game, Headrick had been awarded the KIJHL award for top defenceman in the league.

In the third period the Rebels got stuck in their old rut of penalties. The Bruins scored five minutes into the third period on a power play with a goal

by Dylan Haney assisted by Anthony Galliart and Austin Dean. With two minors being served par-

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Selkirk College Saints come marching home Selkirk College Hockey team secures post-season home ice advantage

The student athletes on the Selkirk College Saints hockey team stepped up their road game this past weekend and returned to the West Kootenay with two huge victories against the Simon Fraser University Clan and the Trinity Western University Spartans.

The pair of late-season wins locked down a regular season British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) title and guaranteed the team the home-ice advantage during the playoffs which begin on March 11 at the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre. Local hockey fans will now have the opportunity to cheer the Saints on to an unprecedented fourth straight league championship.

“When we started the regular season, first place was the ultimate goal because playing before the tremendous support we receive in Castlegar is a huge benefit in the playoffs,” says Saints head coach Brent Heaven. “The boys came into this weekend determined to return home with a pair of wins. The entire team played great in both games and the two wins were well deserved.”

The Saints started the road weekend in Burnaby against Simon Fraser, who entered the game holding down first place in league standings. Needing a win to have a chance to surpass the Clan, both teams came out cautiously in the first period and the game remained tied at zeroes after the first period.

The Saints exploded for three unanswered goals in the middle frame when Ryan Edwards, Dallas Calvin and captain Tanner Lenting all scored. The Saints salted away the victory in the third with goals by Steven Pantazopoulos and Troy Maclise.

Veteran goaltender James Prigione picked up the shutout in net.

“Simon Fraser has been playing some great hockey this season and they are a very good team,” says Heaven. “We’ve had our struggles in their arena, so to see the team play that well against a top-notch team was very rewarding.”

Having climbed into first place, on Saturday night the Saints had the opportunity to clinch first overall in the regular season with a victory against the Spartans in Langley.

The Saints dug themselves a hole by midway through the second period, trailing 3-1. But when rookie Dane Feeney scored on the powerplay with just over six minutes remaining in the second period, the mighty Saints offence awakened.

Selkirk College scored four unanswered goals in the final period starting with Pantazopoulos tying the game just 19 seconds into the third. In just over

Selkirk College Saints veteran forward Tyler Kerner in action against the Trinity Western University Spartans.

The Saints brought back two victories from the Lower Mainland this past weekend and have secured top-spot overall in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League which guarantees them home ice advantage in the playoffs which begin on March 11 at the Castlegar Submitted & District Recreation Complex. a minute after that Tylor Branzsen gave the Saints the lead and then Derek Georgopoulos gave his team some cushion. Though Trinity Western fought back, Selkirk starter Brett Huber shut the door. With 39 seconds left in the game, Alex Milligan scored into the empty net to give the visitors a 6-3 win.

“Fighting adversity and staying composed when you are behind is vital when it comes to playoffs,” says Heaven. “That was a great comeback and what makes it even more encouraging is that every player contributed in an important way to ensure it happened. It was a great way to clinch first overall.”

The Saints will wrap up the regular season on Saturday night against the Eastern Washington University Eagles at the home, but the three point lead atop the standings guarantees Selkirk College first place overall. The March 5 game against the southern visitors starts at 7 p.m.

The Saints will begin the post-season with a series against the University of Victoria Vikes at the Castlegar & District Community Complex on March 11. The best-of-three series starts Friday night at 7 p.m., continues on Saturday night and then Sunday afternoon if necessary. Should the Saints be successful, they will then host the winner of the Simon Fraser-Trinity Western series for the league championship on the March 18-20 weekend.

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NO FISH TALE Jason Ozeroff (left) won Scotties Marina’s 11th annual Family Fishing Derby on Feb. 20 with a 15.6pound bull trout. John Sanders (right) won second place with a 10.1-pound bull trout and Bob Lesy Submitted (not pictured) took third place with a 9.8-pound bull trout.

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Castlegar skier wins gold at BC Winter Games

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BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

Castlegar alpine skier Heiko Ihns has returned from the BC Winter Games with several medals around his neck. The thirteen year old won gold and silver in slalom events and another silver in giant slalom over the weekend.

Ihns attends Stanley Humphries Secondary school and trains at Red Mountain about four days week. This was his first time at the winter games, but he has previously competed in the summer games in soccer. Ihns enjoyed the experience including travelling with the other Kootenay alpine skiers and coaches in a charter bus. Once there, the athletes slept in schools on gym mats in sleeping bags.

He also appreciated the chance to ski at a different competitive level.

“There were really good skiers there, so it was a tougher competition than just in the Kootenays,” said Ihns.

Inhs has experience placing well in regional events. He placed first in four giant slalom events in a race held at Red Mountain earlier this year before crashing in the slalom event. He quickly recovered from the accident and within

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Community Forum, 445 – 13th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. on, Monday March 7, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the following: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1229 ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1230 Applicant: City of Castlegar Proposed Amendments:

Above: Heiko Ihns speeds down the hill at Apex Mountain Resort during the BC Winter Games.

Right: Ihns takes off for one of his medal winning Submitted runs. three weeks was back to full scale training.

A luggage mishap led to a bit of a stressful time leading up to Ihns’ run on Sunday. Except for his skis and poles, all of his gear ended up with the regular luggage and was not at the hill. This resulted in a snowmobile ride up the mountain for his prerun inspection of the course instead of the usual chair lift up, ski down method. About five minutes before his run, the gear showed up.

The mishap didn’t seem to affect him too much as he had an excellent run that won him his gold medal.

Ihns was happy to have coaches that he was

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A Castlegar team won the annual Masters’ Verzuh-Clay Memorial Bonspiel.

Dan Knutson’s rink won first place in Event A of the bonspiel hosted by the Castlegar Curling Club from Feb 18-20.

Sixteen teams from across the region participated. Five teams were from Castlegar and the other 11 came from Trail, Beaver Valley, Rossland, Grand Forks, Nelson and Vernon.

There were four events with four teams in each, and teams played a fivegame round robin.

“In that process we ended up having a crossover, because of only having four teams per event, that only gave them three games so they had to play other teams from other groups,” said Maurice Nowoselski, bonspeil chairman.

The event is named after two wellrespected Castlegar curlers. Ralph Clay was a long time curler, ice maker and manager of the rink. At the age of 92, Mike Verzuh was the oldest active curler in BC. “What we’re doing is honouring those two people that used to be old

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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To amend the City’s Zoning Bylaw to require the owner of an off-site parking facility to provide an easement in favour of the property for which the parking facility is being provided to ensure that the parking remains in place in perpetuity.

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.

familiar with coaching him during the games.

“It helped a lot that two of my coaches from Red Mountain were there and I knew them a lot,” said Ihns. “I liked all three of my coaches, they were like the best ones I have had.”

Ihns plans to continue competitively skiing next year, and if he keeps up with the same type of results, we can expect to hear a lot more about him as he works his way up the ranks in junior skiing.

Castlegar team wins memorial bonspiel CHELSEA NOVAK

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curlers way back when we started this bonspiel,” said Nowoselski.

This year the bonspiel was held a week later than usual because of a conflict with the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship in Nelson.

Nowoelski wanted to thank all the teams who came from out of town to participate and support the bonspiel.

“It appeared that everybody had a good time and everybody enjoyed it,” he said.

Winners of each event were as follows: Event A First: Dan Knutson’s rink, Castlegar Second: Kevin Oliver’s rink, Trail Event B First: Alvin Caron’s rink, Trail Second: Alec Aojey’s rink, Castlegar Event C First: Ken Stephenson’s rink, Beaver Valley Second: Cliff Tyson’s rink, Trail Event D First: Marty Shinizu’s rink, Grand Forks Second: Ron Garner’s rink, Nelson

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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STANLEY HUMPHRIES CELEBRATES Students, parents and staff got together with Greg Luterbach, superintendent for SD 20 and Teri Ferworn, school board chair to recognize the accomplishments and efforts of 95 exceptional Stanley Humphries youth. Outstanding academics, leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship were all honoured in a reception to celebrate the various achievements and admirable character traits that have contributed to these students’ success. Congratulations to all of our nominees!

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Castlegar Mustangs take home championship banner The Castlegar Mustangs Midget house team came out victorious during the West Kootenay Minor Hockey Midget House Playoffs played in Castlegar Feb 26-28.

After losing their first game Friday night to Trail 1 by a score of 6-1, the Mustangs won their two remaining round robin games and ended up having to compete again with the Trail 1 team in the semi-finals. Castlegar went on to

Pictured (L-R) Back Row: Head Coach Bill Pottle, Asst Coach Pat Biln, Brayden Biln, Cole Lythgoe, Trevor Saprikin, Kadrian Klimchuck, Brent Machado, Eric Tarasoff, Ryan Stainer, Brayden Reardon, Jake Pottle, middle row: Carson Pottle, Phil Scheulin, Kyler Hilderman, Nic Jenner, Alek McMillian, Asst. Coach Ian McMillan, front row: Kyle McIntosh, Braiden Mould. Missing: Josh Fogal Submitted

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In what was a hard fought game, the Mustangs took the lead with a goal from Trevor Saprikin with seven minutes left in the game and held on for a 2-1 victory to take home the championship banner.

Congratulations players! The Mustangs would like to thank all the fans that came out to cheer on the home team.

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What are you giving up taking on for Lent this year?

JOAN

ALEXANDER

Spiritual Director -

Many of us, even those who do not identify as Christian, ask a variation of this question during the forty days of Lent.

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DONATION TO FOOD BANK Carmen Harris generously hands over a cheque to the Community Harvest Food Bank at St. David’s Anglican Church in Castlegar. Pictured L-R: Robert Lindskog CHFB volunteer, Carmen Harris, and Deb McInTosh CHFB co-founder.

Many of us, even those who do not identify as Christian, ask a variation of this question during the forty days of Lent. “What are you giving up for Lent?” Following Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday, we tighten our belts and give up something we enjoy. Chocolate was mine for many years. How did I do it? Sundays are “grace days” during Lent. Did you know that Sundays are not counted during the forty days of Lent? Yes, it’s true and every Sunday I enjoyed a few squares of chocolate.

Today, a more common question is, “What are you taking on for Lent?”

Perhaps you take on a daily practice such as meditation or prayer. Or you commit to giving a regular donation to our local Harvest Food Bank. You endeavour to be more loving to your family and tell your partner each morning that he or she is precious

to you. Someone offers to help you out with childcare or errands — their way of taking on for Lent.

There are as many ways to acknowledge Lent as there are Christians. The followers of Jesus Christ may belong to a particular religion, read the same bible, and try to keep the same commandments, yet each one of us is different. When in doubt about what to give up for Lent this year, please consider putting our differences aside — just give them up.

And if you are searching for something to take on for Lent, may I suggest the biblical text found in John 13:3435? “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Anyone can do it — just take on Love.

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Rudy Quaedvlieg It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our father Rudolph (Rudy) Walter Quaedvlieg at the age of 84 years, of Castlegar on Jan 24, 2016. He died peacefully in the Trail Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born at home on the family ranch in Keremeos, BC, on December 31, 1931. His family moved up the Similkameen river to Hedley in 1934 where he was raised and schooled, while working in the family business; The Hedley Meat Market and grocery store.

He raised his own large family in Robson, having moved there in 1968 from Nakusp, after transferring with Celgar. He worked in the tugboat division on the water, retiring after 35 years, having been a captain for 25 of those years.

Dad had a vast knowledge of working tugboats from around the world. In retirement he amassed a vast photographic collection of boats, of which he would put on display occasionally.

He also had a great passion for guns, and was a member of the local gun clubs. He travelled around BC and Alberta participating in gun shoots. Some of his favourite gatherings where the cowboy shoots in Western Canada. He also took great pride in bullet reloading, making his own bullets as well as providing ammo for his friends for over forty years.

Dad also was a regular on Sunday mornings at the Robson Flea Market for decades.

Many great friendships were enjoyed over delicious breakfasts in the hall.

He is survived by his children, Therese Archambault (Ken Gossen), Anne Stelzer (Will), Linda, Mitch, Mike (Marilyn), Barry, Rudi (Robin), Shawn, also his step-children, Jan TeBrinke (Henry), Ron Ririe, Ken MacKay (Todd), Sheryl Chernoff (Mark) and twenty grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brother Fred (Peggy) of Ft. McMurray, AB and sister Florence Sherbina of Cawston, BC, and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by both his first and second wives, Irene MacDonnell and Joyce MacKay and his parents Eugene and Minnie Quaedvlieg and one sister Betty Tierney and brother-in-laws, Frank Tierney and Harry Sherbina.

A funeral will be held at the Robson Community Hall on March 5th, 2016 at 12:00 pm. Cremation has taken place, and his remains will be interred at the Cemetery in Keremeos, B.C. on March 8th, 2016 at 1 pm.

Castlegar Funeral Home has taken care of arrangements.

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In loving memory

Bill Negreiff

July 24, 1932- March 5, 2015

Marie Negreiff

July 13, 1936 - March 23, 2002

Always in our hearts

In Loving Memory

Kenneth Carl Fraser It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the passing of Ken Fraser at Trail Regional Hospital on February 19th, 2016. Ken passed after fighting a short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia on August 15th, 1943.

Ken was predeceased by his parents John Dan and Anne (Delaney) Fraser. He also was predeceased by his brother Huey, and sisters Joanne, Nora, Mary, Edna and Mona.

Ken is survived by his partner Barbara Parker, son Kenny (Elaine) Fraser, daughter Anne Fraser, stepdaughter Becky (Justin) Bullock and stepson Dan (Nicole) Parker. Ken will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Cassandra (Aleks), Brianna (Ahmed), Kevin, John and Paige.

Ken was one of fourteen children. His surviving siblings, who will greatly miss him, are Lew (Mary), Omer (Pat), John (Pat), Delaney (Jackie), Allan (Leanne), Chris (Jackie) and sister Irma (Christian) Sibealeau. He will also be greatly missed by his numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Rita’s Church Hall, 513-7th Avenue, Castlegar, BC at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of your choice.

We would like to thank everyone for their kindness, comfort and support in our time of sorrow. Special gratitude goes to the nursing staff and doctors of the 3rd floor of the Trail Regional Hospital, the Castlegar Community Nursing Staff, Dr. Makwati and Father David for his support during our difficult days.

REST NOW KEN AND KNOW THAT YOU WERE GREATLY LOVED AND WILL BE FOREVER MISSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Alec Soobotin We are sad to announce the passing of Alec Soobotin, of Blueberry Creek, at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Thursday, February 11, 2016, blessed with 88 years of life.

Alec was born on November 26, 1927, in Mikado (Near Yorkton) Saskatchewan, to Paul and Luscha Soobotin. Alec had 1 younger sister, Patsy, and 3 older brothers, Paul, Nick and John.

At the age of 2, Alec and his family moved to the Paulson Area near Christina Lake. At the age of 5, they moved to Drewry on Kootenay Lake, and at the age of 7 to Crescent Valley.

At the age of 14, in grade 7, he quit school and started working. He began in Nelson in a Chinese restaurant, then picked fruit in the Okanagan, and worked on the Brilliant and Waneta dams. In 1951, Alec started at Canadian Pacific Railway and retired from there in 1989 as a railroad engineer at the age of 62.

In 1950, Alec met Nettie Anastasia Astafooroff in Grand Forks. After 3 dates, they were married. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage, 2 children, Alan and Gloria, and 6 grandchildren, Brittney, Krista, Justin, Chas, Shane and Roxanne. Alec was predeceased by all his siblings, his parents, his son, and his wife. He is survived by his daughter and grandchildren.

During his retirement years, Alec and Nettie spent quality time together, travelling and enjoying the outdoors. We will miss his card games. Never once, at whatever age, did he “let” his opponent win.

Until we meet again…

Funeral Services were officiated by Peter Salikin at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 19. 2016 followed by interment in the Shoreacres Cemetery.

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