Castlegar News, March 17, 2016

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

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A snowmobile outing has ended in tragedy for a local family. The Castlegar RCMP has confirmed that a local area man died in a snowmobiling avalanche incident on Monday.

Castlegar RCMP received a report from a family member of an adult male snowmobiler, indicating the man was overdue from a day-long solo excursion near Castlegar at approximately 10 p.m. Monday. The RCMP immediately activated the Castlegar Search and Rescue (SAR) team.

Friends of the missing man had already headed out to the scene to begin a search beginning at the known starting point.

The group went out on snowmobiles and after about eight kilometres came across an avalanche runout near College Creek forestry road. They were able to locate the sled, but conditions were dark, snowy and cold and they were not able to locate the missing man.

Due to avalanche conditions and safety, SAR teams met at first light on Tuesday morning and began operations. All told, four SAR teams (Castlegar, Rossland, South Columbia and Nelson) participated in the search consisting of 38 personnel, two helicopters, ten snowmobiles and two dog teams. They were joined by numerous volunteers.

Two CAA level 3 technicians were flown in to evaluate the avalanche slope and conditions. According to a South Columbia Search and Rescue press release, “It was determined that the slope and avalanche runoff were unsafe. Our CAA techs set off three separate charges to clear the area of danger so we could begin our searching. Our personnel were staged a short distance away from the avalanche location while the CAA techs cleared the area for entry.”

Unfortunately, the man was found deceased approximately two metres below the surface of snow. With the assistance of High Terrain Helicopters, SAR was able to recover him within about two and a half hours.

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Castlegar is just a few weeks away from seeing major changes to our curbside garbage collection routines. Beginning in April residents will see their waste collected every other week.

The bear-resistant carts that are also part of the plan are expected to be issued to residents during the last week of March. The new carts will be issued free of charge to residents that are currently paying for city garbage collection. The standard size for the wheeled carts will be 64 gallons, but residents can request a smaller one if they find it too large for their needs. Arrangements can also be made to purchase an extra cart if residents find the 64 gallon one is not large enough for their needs. However, the city is recommending that residents complete a trial of one month with a single cart before requesting a second cart just to ensure the extra cart is required.

Recycling collection will remain bi-weekly and will occur on the same day as garbage collection. The change will be that it will now be a dual-stream system meaning that the recycling is separated by the home owner into two separate blue boxes that will also be supplied by the city. Residents will be provided with two 82-litre blue boxes, one for paper and cardboard and one for plastic and tin containers. If a resident has more recycling than will fit into the blue boxes, they can set out additional recycling in owner supplied blue boxes. In order to eliminate papers being blown around or getting soaked from rain and snow, residents will also receive a reusable blue bag in which to set out their mixed paper products.

Glass will no longer be collected curb side. However, it, along with any other recyclable material that is part of MMBC’s residential packaging and printed paper program can be taken to Zion Trucking, 2324 Sixth Ave. Items accepted include non-deposit glass bottles and jars, plastic bags and plastic foam packaging, along with curbside recycling materials such as newsprint, cardboard, household papers, metal containers, plastic containers, and paper packaging that held liquid when sold, such as coffee cups and soup cartons.

The depot accepts materials dropped off during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be no change to yard waste collection, curbside collection will occur twice annually and the drop off location behind the Castlegar Complex will remain in operation. In addition, council will be considering subsidizing compost containers during the 2016 budget process.

An information package will be delivered with the carts and blue boxes that includes an updated collection schedule and provides more information on cart use and how to separate your recycling.

Castlegar is also connected to the My-Waste website and mobile app which has personalized collection schedules, reminders, information on what goes where, and where to recycle unusual items. A link to the app can be found at castlegar.ca by entering “my waste mobile app” in the search box.

Those who are interested in getting a sneak peak at the new semi-automated side collection trucks and how they pick up the new carts can do so at the next city council meeting, scheduled for Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m.

Bank robber sentenced for breaching bail conditions BILL METCALFE Castlegar News

A local woman was sentenced to 30 days in jail Wednesday for breaching a recognizance that was part of her bail conditions when she was convicted in January of a series of 2014 bank robberies.

Krista Kalmikoff was arrested following a head-on vehicle collision in January in Salmo for drug possession and for admitting to using cocaine. She pled not guilty to the drug charges last month but was convicted and sentenced to five days.

For both offences (the breach and the drug charge) she received time already served in jail, where she has been since the incident in Salmo.

Before she was arrested, she was out on bail, living with her grandmother. Even though she has already served the time (30 days and seven days) for the breach of recognizance and drug charges, she remains in jail because her grandmother, in whose custody the court placed her when she was convicted last year of robbery, is no longer able to take responsiblity for Kalmikoff for health reasons.

Crown counsel Sunday Patola intends to ask a judge to revoke that bail in Nelson court on April 13, which would mean that even if her grandmother was able, Kalmikoff would remain in jail until she is sentenced for the bank robberies. No date has yet been set for that.

Arrests made in Salmo robbery Two youths and one young adult have been arrested in the robbery late last month at Piper’s Store in Salmo. RCMP said the three were picked up on March 4 but only announced the arrests last Thursday.

All three are from Salmo.

They are ages 18, 17, and 13. The adult and one youth were released on a promise to appear in court on May 10 in Nelson. Charges of robbery are being recommended against them.

The other youth has been officially charged with robbery and was released on strict conditions but soon breached the conditions and is back in custody.

At about 6:45 p.m on Feb. 26, a man carrying what appeared to be a black handgun entered the store and pointed it at an employee, telling her to hand over 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.

Avalanche claims life of local snowmobiler Dan Davidoff CONTINUED FROM A1 aged 45, of Castlegar. Davidoff was an avid snowmobiler who was well known and admired throughout the snowmobile community, not just locally, but throughout western Canada and the western United States. By Tuesday evening, Facebook was flooded with condolences, memories and videos marking his passing.

Davidoff, whose nickname was the Krazy Canadian, was featured in sev-

eral snowmobiling movies produced

by Thunderstruck Films. In a clip Thunderstruck posted on Facebook, Davidoff was talking about his love of the sport. “For me, it’s all about the adrenaline rush. Pure and straight, I love the rush I get when I take it to the edge of destruction and glory.”

South Columbia Search and Rescue president Mike Hudson stated in an email, “Please stress that the conditions out there

are horrible at this time and that’s why we are seeing multiple avalanche issues at the moment. With the changing temperatures and continued fresh snow and freezing it has become very dangerous. Please use extra caution and have safety gear with you.” This statement was made after search and rescue was called out again Tuesday night to deal with skiers that had also been involved in another avalanche in Plewman Basin near Rossland.

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Building permits up 91 per cent

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The amount spent on building permits in Castlegar increased significantly in 2015.

The total value of building permits in Castlegar increased 91 per cent from $6,077,000 in 2014 to $11,626,000 in 2015. The most dramatic change was in industrial permits, which increased from $15,000 to $4,941,000.

The second biggest increase was in commercial permits, which increased 286 per cent from $737,000 to $2,847,000, and there was slight in increase of nine per cent in residential permits.

The only permits to decrease were industrial and government permits, which dropped 98 per cent from $1,836,000 in 2014 to $43,000 last year.

This is the second year in a row that the amount spent on building permits in Castlegar has increased. Between 2013 and 2014, the value of all building permits increased 28 per cent.

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In comparison, Nelson has also seen growth over the past two years, with an increase of 80 per cent in 2015 and an increase of 98 per cent in 2014. Trail experienced a significant increase in 2015 — 687 per cent — after decreases in the two previous years. Rossland’s building permits decreased 29 per cent in 2015, but had increased 111 per cent in 2014.

Statistics courtesy of BC Stats.

Cannings disappointed by slow progress on softwood lumber CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

South Okanagan-West Koontenay MP Richard Cannings was disappointed with the progress made by the Canadian government in negotiating a new softwood lumber agreement with the US. During a press conference Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Barack Obama held in the Rose Garden last Thursday, South Okanagan-West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings held an open Trudeau briefly addressed the issue, house at his Castlegar office on Sunday, where he met with constituents. referring to it as an irritant.

Chelsea Novak photo “I’m confident that we are on a track to resolving this irritant in the His comments were featured on The going to ensure that we have stable, fair and equitable access to the coming weeks and months,” said National that same evening.

“The prime minster’s trip to American market. We will use all Trudeau.

Obama also referred to it as an Washington is about more than means at our disposal, Mr. Speaker, cocktail parties and magazine and we will get it done.” irritant.

At an open house held at “This issue of softwood lumber spreads,” Cannings said. “The will get resolved in some fashion,” softwood lumber issue is important his Castlegar office on Sunday, said Obama. “Our teams are already to Canadian industry from coast Cannings expressed that he was making progress on it. It’s been a to coast and workers are worried disappointed that an agreement long-standing, bilateral irritant, about how the new agreement will hadn’t yet been reached.

“I guess I was surprised how but hardly defines the nature of the affect their livelihoods. Softwood US-Canadian relationship, and we lumber is again open to negotia- excited they sounded,” he said. “It have some very smart people and tion and our industry is vulnerable. sounded like they’d solved the probthey’ll find some way to resolve it, Will the prime minister stand up lem when in fact they said they were undoubtedly to the dissatisfaction for Canadians and refuse to grant going to talk about it — which is concessions on softwood lumber?” good. I’m glad they’re going to talk of all parties concerned.”

Trudeau was not there to re- about it, but that’s basically all that Representatives from both countries have 100 days to look into op- spond, as he was in Toronto par- announcement was.”

Though no one working in the tions for resolving the dispute and ticipating in a Huffington Post town hall, but David Lametti, parliamen- lumber industry in Castlegar has to report back. ����������������������������� ��������������������������������������� Prior to the meeting between tary secretary to the minister of specifically approached Cannings the prime minister and president, international trade, responded on about this issue, he said he’s had feedback from other areas in the Cannings stood up in the House behalf of the Liberals.

“It is a very important issue for riding. of Commons during Question “I haven’t heard it directly from Period on Monday, March 7 and Canadians; it’s an important indusasked if Trudeau would stand up try, a very complex industry across the forest industry in Castlegar; I’ve for Canadians while negotiating the this country,” he said. “We are well talked to other mills in the region,” new softwood lumber agreement. aware of the complexity; we are he said.

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Fog harvesting not recommended solution for local dry season CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

After last year’s dry summer and water restrictions, there have been some concerns throughout the region about maintaining reservoir levels. But the Kootenay’s dry season is nothing compared to desert areas in countries like Nepal and Chile, where researchers have come up with an innovative way of supplying communities with water.

Fog harvesting is the process of collecting fog in a large, vertical polyethyleen mesh net. The fog is captured in the net and drips down to the bottom where it’s captured in a trough that connects to a pipe. The pipe can lead either to a storage tank or can flow downhill to a nearby village.

It takes 10 million microscopic droplets of fog to make one drop of water “the size of a match head,” but in the right areas, a large fog collector (LFC) can collect an average of 200 litres a day.

“Each fog collector — the panel on it is about 4m high by 10m long — on the average will collect 200 litres a day. So some days it might collect nothing, some days it might collect 500 litres,” said Dr. Robert Schemenauer, co-founder of FogQuest.

FogQuest is a charity based out of Kamloops that constructs LFCs in communities of developing countries with seasonal or year-round dry conditions.

Schemenauer has a PhD in cloud physics and a broad background in the atmospheric sciences. He first started working on fog collecting around 1985 when he was working for Environment Canada as a research scientist.

“I was asked to go to Chile by an agency in the Canadian government called the International Development Research Centre to see whether fog might be a reliable source of water for people living in the dessert of northern Chile, which is the driest place on earth,” he explains.

Schemenauer’s work in Chile turned into a multiyear project that resulted in the development of LFCs. After her retired from Environment Canada, he went on to co-found FoqQuest, which was registered as a charity in 2000.

So far, fog collecting has only been done for research purposes in Canada. Schemenauer says that fog harvesting is only recommended in places where there are no other options for accessing water.

“People are curious because they do have fog and

Glade ferry in the fog.

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they do have periods without rain, so people do investigations,” he says. “[But] in this country where we’re wealthy and we have access to water maybe with a little bit of effort, I don’t think it’s really going to be something that’s adapted.”

LFCs cost $1500 USD to construct, which isn’t bad considering the amount of water they produce, the low maintenance they require and their ten-year lifespan. But setting up the LFCs first requires taking the time to experiment with location and placement, which is done using 1m2 standard fog collectors.

Ultimately it’s not worth the effort if there are other ready sources of water.

Schemenauer doesn’t recommend fog collecting for Castlegar, as we do have other options for accessing water. That being said, fog collection is already a natural part of our water cycle.

“Fog collected by the trees, whether it’s in the summer time when it’s liquid droplets hitting and dripping off, or whether it’s fog in the winter time, it’s again liquid droplets and they freeze forming rime ice, together that source of water from fog is probably around 20 per cent of all of the water that’s available in the area,” he says. This is known as occult precipitation.

One area in BC that may try fog harvesting is the Gulf Islands.

“Surprisingly some of those locations are extremely dry for many months of the year. They’re very rocky, so they don’t really have access to wells or ground water,” says Schemenauer.

But for Castlegar, occult precipitation is probably the closest we will get to fog harvesting.

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Laughter is the best medicine I often talk about the hard parts of being an elected official, but there are some very good times as well. I have met some really great people, some who would surprise you as to how different one can be when in the public eye, versus when at home relaxing. Some of these folks are my favorite people of all time. A few of the people I have met have been bigger than life. They owned the room. Some would boom with laughter, and others were oh so subtle, but packed a punch that could make you laugh for days.

I have always been the type of person who speaks her mind. It works for some and completely horrifies others. It is the way I am, period. Some people are all business, whether they are on or off the clock and some are so outrageously funny, that I smile just thinking about them. I have a serious side — a get down to the business side, and I have been known to find the funny in most situations. I love to laugh!

Over the past fourteen years, I have made some life-long friends, some casual friends and some acquaintances. I have laughed, cried, screamed and had plenty of eye rolls, both on the giving and receiving end. I have fought, defended, and pleaded for items that I felt important, and I have been schooled a few times too.

What I always remember, is the laughter, and that we are in it for the right reasons, and we have to keep things in perspective.

Laughter keeps me sane; really, sometimes you have to laugh it off, not in a disrespectful way but in a way where it brings you back to a good place, so you can move ahead with the tasks at hand.

I recall a time that I was having an absolutely terrible week, and being a woman of certain age things may have been a bit out of whack, and I may have been a little off my game. We were in a committee meeting discussing

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some very serious issues that were happening, and the tears started to flow; they wouldn’t stop. I was no longer in control of my emotions. Staff stared at the table, the councilors present looked everywhere but at me and the women offered me a Kleenex.

Oh my gosh, I couldn’t stop. Talk about awkward! Well my friend and fellow councilor Russ started cracking one-liners and in no time, we were laughing, in between crying jags. I was never so happy to have the camaraderie and the ability to laugh as I was at that time. I still laugh thinking about it. It could have been a horribly embarrassing moment, but through laughter, respect and friendship, we laughed our way past it. There were times when anger was getting the best of us, once again through laughter and respect; we could bring back some perspective. Some days, truly I don’t know what is going to happen.

Politics can be a very serious topic but amusing nevertheless.

Some have said I am, well let’s say, moody at times and some have said smug. Others find me charming and humorous. Let me tell you it is nerves, plain and simple.

When times get tough and real life is coming at you full force, humour gets me through it. I’m

not being disrespectful, rude, moody or smug.

So I joke, laugh a little and from time to time shed a tear.

As uncomfortable as it makes some, that is how I deal with it.

Every councillor at the table has their own unique sense of humor.

From subtle to outrageous; we have it all. We all need to laugh more, continue to show kindness to one another and to allow for differing opinions. Not just as a council, but as a community. Can you imagine having love, laughter and kindness where ever you went? Okay, a little Pollyanna, I know.

To be able to have fun and still get the job done means everything to me. Without laughter, I’d be lost; it truly is good for the soul. This current council is starting to get its groove. I can feel it.

We have Dan; he is a serious guy and not much for the banter portion, but when the time comes for some laughs, he is on it. Florio is an astute business person who is young and eager and oh so funny.

Sue—she shoots from the hip, no holds barred. She can whip out a one liner like a pro. Kevin is quiet and then wham; he starts in on the green committee and look out, he makes the technology committee cool. Bruno has found his sea legs and is a wonderful addition to council. He is studious and keen and very funny, like the funny uncle. Lawrence is another kettle of fish! He can have several moods at one meeting, but he sees things through the community’s eyes and when the community hurts, he hurts. When the community is happy, well you will not find a happier guy than him. Although he does get a little frustrated with our outbursts and shenanigans, he is like a dad, who looks at us fondly and shakes his head. I’m looking forward to the hard work ahead, making new friends, enjoying a few shenanigans and having a few laughs.

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A Retrospective Walter Volovsek After he resettled his family from Quebec to Vancouver in 1887, future Mayor James Findlay first lived in a tiny house, overshadowed by burnt out stumps, near the south shore of today’s False Creek. Modest as it was, the dwelling projects an image of orderliness and pride, and the manicured gardens suggest to me the perfect balance between a dwelling place for both body and soul.

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Spots In Time On my way to Selkirk College for my weight-room workout each morning recently, I’ve noticed a bag of garbage littered on the right edge of the highway turnabout for the college. As you leave Highway 3 and fol-

low the great arc of the interchange that puts you on the highway to the college and onward to Nelson, you’ll see that someone has dumped a bag of trash.

What’s a bag of trash, you will say?

Nothing really, other than an eyesore as you drive by. People who are not into recycling and don’t care about the environment simply shrug their shoulders. Once they toss their bag of refuse out of the vehicle onto the road shoulder, they merely say, “Not my problem anymore.”

I wondered if this roadside eyesore was anyone else’s problem.

Perhaps most people drive right by and don’t even see it, although because the bag split open and spilled its contents, it should catch everyone’s attention. On a given day, thousands of cars make that turn and head for Nelson, the airport, or the college. And yet after four days, the

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garbage mess is still sitting there. I guess everyone simply says, “Not my problem.”

I wonder if this litter is not being picked up because people are saying to themselves, “Oh well, Waste Management or Alpine Disposal garbage trucks will soon do the job.” Or perhaps drivers are saying it’s too difficult to stop because the shoulder is quite narrow and the pullout is 100 meters further on. Possibly some folks are worried about disease or germs if they pick up somebody else’s garbage.

Anyway, after pondering this situation for a few days, I took an empty bag from home and picked up this mess. It was easy to accomplish, but thousands of drivers didn’t think so.

They clearly shook their heads and said, “Not my problem.”

How often do we see paper and plastic drink cups tossed along our

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city streets? Coffee and juice drinkers can walk for blocks holding these containers and sipping away. But once the containers are empty, they get dropped right where the people are walking, sometimes on the curb, sometimes in the nearby bushes, and often on the sidewalk itself. Once the container leaves their hands, I can almost hear their words — “Not my problem now.”

What’s interesting is that joggers and walkers slide by these discarded containers daily and do nothing about it. If everyone picked up one container and took it to the nearest disposal bin, things would look a lot better faster. Perhaps they’ve read the sign that says Mac and Cathy (or other city volunteers) will pick up litter on that street. So they rationalize, “Ah, somebody is in place to do the clean-up. Not my problem.”

And on they go — unencumbered

by discarded containers or any kind of guilt.

I’ve also noticed a litter problem in quite a few city parking lots. One grocery parking lot for example has paper, coffee cups, cigarette butts, and empty bags plastered to its surface. These items have been walked upon, driven over, and soaked by snow or rain. Sometimes when I arrive there, I notice a pile of waste from some driver having cleaned out his or her vehicle and dumped the mess onto the parking lot surface.

And yet this grocery outlet is set up with huge bins outside both entry ways within 100 meters of most of the parking lot. I guess a lot of people are too lazy or indifferent to walk their litter a few yards to the appropriate disposal bin. It’s easier for them to chuck the offending plastic cup between vehicles and drive away saying, “Not my problem.”

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At the open house discussion and in the article in the Feb. 18 edition of Castlegar News, Hydro manager Chris Egan states that daily maintenance taking place on the dam is a reason for closing the road. What he neglects to say is that this has been the case since the dam opened in 1968 and that in the 48 years ensuing not one employee nor travelling member of the public has been injured on the roadway (except for an elderly gentleman who apparently had S a medical situation prior to negotiating a curve entering the dam, jumping a curb and going through a fence into the navigation lock in the ’80s).

Egan also stated that the recent gate reliability project required more infrastructure improvements in order for Hydro to maintain flows should the adjacent Arrow Lakes Generating Station lose a unit. What he didn’t state is that situation would not place more employees on the roadway deck upon completion of the project. In addition, with the 12 spill gates recently refurbished, the gates have more longevity and less need for periodic maintenance. Nonetheless, even when maintenance is required and roadway deck covers are removed, the open holes are barricaded and there is ample room for even loaded logging trucks to drive through.

At the public meeting, Dave Cattanach, the public safety consultant hired to conduct the risk assessment, acknowledged that it is difficult to reconcile public perception with To BC Hydro, Thank you for providing a public meeting to discuss the potential continuous and permanent closure of the Keenleyside dam deck to all public traffic.

Although the stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss options to alleviate community concerns, it appeared that the closure of the dam was a foregone conclusion based on the presented risk assessment, and that the meeting was merely an opportunity to vent and look at minor options to improve public use of the closed dam.

It would have been obvious to any observer that virtually all the attendees were only interested in reopening the dam as a public crossing and keeping it open in the future. This was never presented as an option by BC Hydro staff or their safety contractor.

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formal risk assessment. Similarly, it is somewhat difficult to reconcile his conclusion that there are no reasonable safety measures that can be put in place to ensure worker and public safety and he recommends that the dam deck be permanently closed to public access. This comes from a gentleman whose career was with BC Hydro and since his retirement in 2011 a considerable portion of his post retirement income has come from his former employer. Never did he mention what safety measures he looked at. Perhaps a study by someone with no ties to Hydro would be more appropriate. Furthermore, at the public meeting Hydro was presented with various risk mitigation options and the public awaits Hydro’s assessment of same.

Hydro community relations spokesperson, Ms. Coules, in her review of historical documents, seems to have missed BC Hydro’s “Review of Construction – Arrow Project” where Hydro states, “A public road crosses the dam connecting the highway systems on both sides.” Furthermore, although she may not have come across written promises to keep the roadway open, there were certainly implied ones. In early 2000 the tourist lobby area in the middle of the dam was refurbished to provide the visiting public a more comfortable experience to view the dam, especially the turbulent waters during high flows. A couple of years later, Hydro employees spent months pressure washing the downstream face of the

It was also equally obvious that the presented risk assessment was not considered by the attendees to be representative in any way of the real risks in crossing the dam. It was unsupported by meaningful data and the conclusion was based on quite arbitrary criteria. It was predicated on an initial declaration that the dam deck is a hazardous area.

Sightlines and 90 degree corners were mentioned as significant hazards, when they are not atypical of what local drivers are dealing with in normal driving in and around Castlegar. Speeding and ignoring the traffic lights were also mentioned as significant concerns to BC Hydro. Changes in the location and operation of the traffic lights over the years actually contributed to drivers choosing to speed and disobey the lights. The existing 90 de-

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dam to make it more appealing to the public will hold it’s Annual General accessing the dam from the Robson side.

Meeting at 7 p.m., Parapet railings were also relocated. These areas are now closed and reopening them Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 at doesn’t appear to be anywhere in Hydro’s plans. Hydro management at the time (and the Castlegar Recreation Center. even previously) acknowledged that the dam belonged to the people of BC and people accessing the facility should be comforted knowing that the facility was well kept and properly maintained.

Interestingly, until late 2006 the dam was managed by people that made their home in the community and welcomed the public.

YOUR PPROPERTY LISTING HERE! Since then, no ensuing manager has resided YOUR ROPERTY LISTING HERE! YIOUR P ROPERTY L ISTING H ERE! NVENTORY IS LOW! M ARKET IS HOT! in the immediate community or has come INVENTORY IS LOW! MARKET HOT! Y OUR PROPERTY L ISTINGISH ERE! from the local area. In this writer’s eyes, there INVENTORYBIS LOW! MARKET IS HOT! UYERS WAITING! BUYERS WAITING! INVENTORY IS LOW! MARKET IS HOT! appears to be no “buy in.” Yes, closing the BUYERS WAITING! BUYERSWAITING! roadway permanently takes away the minor hassle of Hydro being required to notify the public of short term necessary closures and K O O T E N AY S the inconvenience of opening/closing roadK O O T E /NSlocan A YValley S Castlegar / Nelson way gates which really can be left open 24/7.

K O O TLake E N ARural Y S Kootenay and Castlegar / Nelson / Slocan Valley K O O/ Nelson T E /NSlocan A YValley S In closing, Hydro should, as in the past, acCastlegar KAMELE|REALTOR Kootenay Lake andRural RuralGREG GRITCHIN SELLER’S / BUYER’S Kootenay Lake and knowledge that the road is public, connecting Castlegar / Nelson / Slocan Valley 250-355-0008 ® ®G 250-365-9791 BONUS $$$ KAMELE |R|R EALTOR REG GRITCHIN K AMELE EALTOR®SELLER’S GREG GRITCHIN ® KootenayProperties.ca KootenayConnection.ca // REWARD BUYER’S REFERRAL the highway systems on both sides and allow SELLER’S BUYER’S Kootenay Lake and Rural 250-355-0008 ® ® 250-365-9791 250-355-0008 ® ® 250-365-9791 BONUS $$$ BONUS $$$ Percentage of Sales Donated to Locally Funded Programs the public to access it — it is the public’s right KKootenayProperties.ca AMELE |REALTOR SELLER’S GREG GRITCHIN KootenayProperties.ca REFERRAL REWARD KootenayConnection.ca / BUYER’S REFERRAL REWARD KootenayConnection.ca and in their best interest. Being Castlegar’s 250-355-0008 ® 250-365-9791 $$$ Percentage of SalesBONUS Donated to Locally Funded ® Programs Percentage of Sales Donated to Locally Funded Programs 50th anniversary year, open it up now and let KootenayProperties.ca KootenayConnection.ca REFERRAL REWARD the community and greater public have the Percentage of Sales Donated to Locally Funded Programs access they once enjoyed and are entitled to.

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gree turns that are deemed hazards, actually decrease the speed across the dam and in effect, are not unlike the traffic calming circles now commonly being installed specifically to slow traffic down.

To me, and I suspect most members of the public, a meaningful risk assessment of the dam deck crossing would contain at least the following: 1. A breakdown of the real risks in the supposed “hazardous area” of the dam deck and the actual likelihood of any significant event occurring. These would have to be separated into sub categories such as the risks to: (A) workers during major maintenance, (B) workers during normal daily operation and maintenance, (C) drivers crossing, (D) cyclists crossing, (E) pedestrians on the dam deck.

2. A comparison of the increased risks to the gen-

eral public of driving along Broadwater road instead of over the dam, risks both to the drivers of the vehicles and to residents and users of Broadwater road.

Please redo the risk assessment using real data and more realistic risks. The risks must be compared to those during other normal day to day activities that the general public undertakes, and not be overblown.

In conclusion, I suspect the results of a more reasonable and detailed risk assessment will show that there are only very limited times that the dam would need to be closed to through traffic. Possibly during major maintenance work when there are numerous workers on the actual dam deck, or when deck covers are removed.

Tim Charman, Robson, BC

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Saturday, March 19, 2016

1:00 pm

Gospel Chapel: Fireside Room 7048 Donaldson Drive, Grand Forks, BC Guest Speaker: Neil Muth President & CEO of Columbia Basin Trust All Habitat for Humanity supporters are invited to attend.

For more information contact: Bob Huff, Executive Director, HFHSEBC Phone: 250.442.2722 or Email: bob.huff@hfhsebc.org

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The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of B.C. is proud to announce the expansion of its membership into the Interior of B.C. Congratulations to Kootenay Family Place for becoming the first Associate ANHBC member outside of the Lower Mainland.

KFP’s Neighbourhood House joins a worldwide movement of Neighbourhood Houses that are committed to building healthy and engaged neighborhoods through exceptional organizational practices. KFP’s Neighbourhood House is an outstanding example of providing effective social services for the wellbeing of the families of the West Kootenay Boundary.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

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REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Directors responsibilities • Commitment to the work of HFHSEBC. • Attend monthly Board meetings.

• Willingness to serve on committees; Governance, Human Resources, Building, Safety & Health, Chapter Development, Family Services, Fundraising, Public Relations and ReStore.

How to apply Applications are now being accepted to fill upcoming vacancies. The final date for receipt of applications is March 18, 2016. The Nominations Committee will present a slate of candidates at the AGM on Saturday, March 19, 2016 to be ratified by the membership.

• Purchases & Sales Real RealEstate EstateContracts Contracts • Purchases & Sales • • Wills Mortgages •Family Transfers Mortgages Family Transfers • Wills • Estate Planning • Subdivisions Power of Attorney Power of Attorney • Estate Planning • SubdivisionsFor more information or to submit a letter of interest;

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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 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 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.

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.

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, simulations 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.

CASTLEGAR/ROBSON ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH March 13 , 2016 -potluck dinner bring a dish to share and play cards. We are open Sundays 1-5pm. except holidays March 17, 2016 St Patrick’s Day BBQ-5:30-6pm $5.00 per person, fundraiser for dart team March 19, 2016 Meat draw-Turkey and Hams for Easter 4-6 pm bar open @ 3pm 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.

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS March 27 Castlegar/Robson Royal Canadian

Legion 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fun and educational computer lab featuring six lap top computers and students to instruct. We are on the outlook for grade twelve students who need to complete their 100 hours of volunteer service that would like to participate.

DOVE HILL TRAILS EXPANSION INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, March 29, 7 -8:30 p.m. Castlegar Parks and Trails will be hosting a Public Open House to outline plans for expanding the trail network on Dove Hill.

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.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BBQ April 12 at noon. Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds - if you have volunteered at the Spring or Fall Fair in the past, or would like to volunteer in the future we are inviting you to lunch. We are having a work party from 10 a.m. until noon, just a basic spring tidy up of the grounds. For more information & RRSP

by April 13th to r_dsmith@shaw.ca 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

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 250-365-2104 for appointment.

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.

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 hand-crafted 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 250-365-0150 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 21011th 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.

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! No market March 27. Call Kathy at 250-365-3796 to book a table or for more info. Looking forward to seeing everyone out!

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.

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, oneon-one tutoring. Free. Call Corinne at 250-6874714.

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. Stock includes clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, household items, sewing, knitting, and craft supplies, and books (many books are free). Regular hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Stats. Our spring and summer stock is now out for sale. Clean donations accepted during working hours only. Thank you for your support.

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

Guests must be signed in. Darts Thursdays 4, free pool Wednesday through Sunday.

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 250304-7854.

CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA: Sunday at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m.

(Dennis 250-365-2738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250-359-7817); Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 250-359-7031); 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.

VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING: Are you interested in working with adults? Become a literacy volunteer and help an English speaking or ESL adult improve reading, writing and/ or speaking skills. Adult tutor training will be held on March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Castlegar and District Public Library. For more information or to register call Corinne at 250-687-4714. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY (CBAL) WINTER PROGRAMS: 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.

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CASTLEGAR — It wasn’t supposed to be so tough, but playoff hockey is prone to unpredictable outcomes.

The Selkirk College Saints entered the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) semi-final series this past weekend after claiming first place in the regular season. The threetime defending league champion’s first round opponent was the University of Victoria Vikes who came in as the fourth seed after finishing 14 points behind the Saints in the standings.

It was supposed to be a formality, but Vikes goaltender Scott Legault had other ideas. Over the three games, Selkirk College shooters peppered Legault with 115 shots. Ultimately the Saints staved off the upset with a 3-1 series clinching win on Sunday night at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex, but it was far from easy.

“He [Legault] had a good series for sure and we had to work a little harder to get those goals,” Saints forward Jamie Vlanich said after Sunday’s victory. “That’s what we did and ultimately we were successful.”

In the series opener on Friday night, a large and supportive crowd watched Saints forward Tylor Branzen score the first goal just over five minutes into the game. The Vikes came roaring back late in the period with two goals of their own to take a 2-1 lead. Ryan Edwards tied the game with a beautiful end-to-end rush early in the second period, but Vikes forward Linden Horswill quickly got one back.

Branzen’s second goal of the game late in the middle period sent the teams into the dressing room tied at 3-3, despite the Saints outshooting the Vikes 24-12 in the first 40 minutes. Just over eight minutes into the final period, rookie forward Dane Feeney scored on the powerplay for the eventual game winner and the Saints opened the series with a 4-3 win.

On Saturday night, Vlanich scored a pair of goals to pace the Saints to a 2-1 lead late into the third period. With time running out on their season, the Vikes pulled their goalie with two minutes left and Jack Palmer picked up a loose puck to beat Selkirk College starter James Prigione with a minute remaining. Less than two minutes into the first overtime, Horswill got the game winner when he redirected a shot from Carsen Willans.

In Sunday’s do-or-die contest, the Saints came out determined and threw 20 shots on Legault in the opening period. Vlanich was the only Saints player to solve the Vikes goaltender when he scored his third goal of the series while Selkirk College was shorthanded.

After a scoreless second period, Saints’ forward Ryon Sookro scored on a rebound to pad the lead midway through the third period. But an Aaron Ens goal with eight minutes left in the period cranked up the intensity level. Prigione shut the door and Dallas Calvin scored into the empty net to seal the 3-1 victory and send the pesky Vikes packing.

“It was exciting, I wanted to make an impact,” said Sookro, who returned to the line-up and registered the game-winner on Sunday after being sidelined with a hairline fracture in his wrist three weeks ago. “Their goaltender played well and when that happens it’s tough, but you just have to keep getting shots and it will work

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Selkirk College forward Ryon Sookro and his teammates celebrate the eventual game-winning goal in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over the University of Victoria Vikes in the series-clinching third game at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex. The Saints will now host the Trinity Western University Spartans in the best-of-three BCHIL championship series starting this Friday night in Castlegar. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

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The Saints will meet the Trinity Western University Spartans in the best-of-three league championship series starting Friday night in Castlegar. The third-seed Spartans upset the Simon Fraser University Clan in the other semi-final to earn a shot at the coveted provincial title.

If the Saints are to claim their fourth straight BCIHL crown, they will need their best weekend of the season against a tough Spartans team.

“You want to win and in order to win you have to sacrifice yourself,” said Edwards, who had a team-leading five points against the Vikes. “You have to play faster and harder… that’s what we did this weekend and that’s what we will do against Trinity Western.”

All three games will be played at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex. Both Friday and Saturday night’s games start at 7 p.m. If necessary, Sunday’s game will begin at 6 p.m.

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Environmental Planning Program presented their action plans — which were developed following Rossland’s Strategic Sustainability Plan (SSP) and Official Community Plans (OCP) — to the Rossland public and solicited their feedback, often in the form of questionnaires.

Chelsea Mathieson is working on a complete streets plan — streets that are designed with all road users in mind, including pedestrians, cyclists and the disabled — and asked attendees to mark a map using stickers to indicate streets that are working, streets that aren’t working and streets with opportunities for innovation.

Mathieson looked at some key issues regarding street use and safety while working on her plan.

“Vehicle speed was number one, just because of the recent change in speed limit. There’s a lot of people that either don’t know about it or just ignore it or maybe don’t even realize they’re going too fast. Road user safety is another one.

There’s not a lot of sidewalks and there’s not a lot of room for cyclists and pedestrians on a lot of the streets, so I think that’s going to be key,” said Mathieson.

Connecting lower and upper Rossland so that downtown is easily

accessible from both on foot is also important to her complete streets plan.

The students’ plans cover a wide range of topics. Garrett Connolly is working on an assessment of best management practices for the impending skatepark, looking at all aspects including water runoff, increased noise and after development management.

Jayme Anderson is working on a plan for revitalizing and reusing heritage spaces in Rossland. The Miners’ Hall and the Old Fire Hall are working local examples of what she has in mind — heritage spaces that can be used for different kinds of community events. Anderson also looked at examples of heritage revitalization in other municipalities in BC. Isha Gupta is working on an air quality plan, and said Rossland’s biggest problem is that it doesn’t have air quality monitoring stations to provide concrete data, which makes it difficult to say anything definitive about air quality.

Kevin Frank is working on a parks and recreation master plan, and thinks the best course of action would be to conduct a survey to see what Rosslanders want out of their parks system. Kira Sawatzky’s plan exam-

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Community Castlegar and District Public Library volunteers Trish Glass (left), Elaine Sloan (second from left), Joy Andersen (third from right) and Sheryl Nevokshonoff (second from right) were acknowledged for their many years of service at the library’s AGM last Wednesday. They are pictured here with Katrina Vermette (third from left), library board chair, and Heather Maisel, library director.

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The Castlegar and District Public Library will be seeking funding for a basement renovation over the next three years.

The library revealed its three-year strategic plan at its annual general meeting last Wednesday, which includes plans to move forward with a renovation of the basement to create improved meeting rooms and a tech lab to house computers, tablets and a 3D printer.

Thanks to the City of Castlegar and Areas I and J, the library was able to complete architectural drawings for the lower level as part of its previous strategic plan. Now it just needs to identify funding opportunities to bring the project to fruition.

The library will also be working on a broader funding strategy: prioritizing grant applications, exploring sponsorship opportunities, and developing a fundraising plan to encourage and formalize donations and bequests.

Before preparing the strategic plan, the library underwent a consultation process, which included a community survey that received over

1000 responses.

In addition to the basement renovation, survey respondents wanted to see worn carpeting and furnishing updated, a water fountain installed, the outdoor amphitheatre area improved and better access for people with disabilities — all of which will be explored as part of the new plan.

Beyond improvement to the the physical building, respondents wanted to see access to a bigger variety of materials and more copies of materials the library already has. They also thought the library could do a better job of promoting their current services and programs. Increasing materials is difficult with a limited budget, but the strategic plan does call for improved communications and marketing.

In addition to presenting the strategic plan, the library honoured its longtime volunteers at the annual general meeting. Elaine Sloan has been a volunteer for 10 years, Lidia Sorenson for 15 years, Sheryl Nevokshonoff, Trish Glass and Joy Andersen for 20 years, and Glady Manahan, the longest-serving Castlegar Library volunteer, has been volunteering for 61 years.

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Twin Rivers Elementary Russian bilingual students travelled to San Francisco last week. Back row: Kayah Folster, Paul Nichvolodoff, William Voykin, Adam Markin, Morgan Fodor, and Kellen Voykin. Front: Paige Holmes, Shayla Workman, Emma Conley, Alexis Hebert, Dharia Sookaveiff, and Natisha Archer.

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Twelve students from Twin Rivers Elementary’s Russian bilingual program, together with their chaperones, travelled to San Francisco, California last week.

The purpose of the trip was to attend the annual Russian Festival that has been held in that city for 28 years.

The festival included performances ranging from traditional Russian dances and ballet to gymnastics and balalaika music. This is the second trip that teacher Venie Cheveldave has organized.

“We went to experience the culture,” she said. “Many of these kids have been together since starting kindergarten. It was my idea of a way to finish off their elementary experience with their group before they go off to the high school.”

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and other cultural dishes. In turn, Cheveldave presented her with a hand-carved ladle made by Kootenay artisan Harry Hadikin.

The group then explored the area around Geary Blvd., also know as “Little Russia.” While visiting a Russian Orthodox church, they checked out the architecture and were treated to a tour and explanation of the symbolism in the church.

In addition to the Russian culture experience, the students also got to take a tour of the city and Alcatraz and visit Fisherman’s Wharf.

Emma Conley was one of the students that went on the trip, she thought it was the best trip she has ever been on.

“Fisherman’s Wharf was awesome, so was Alcatraz,” she said. “I learned that there are also lots of other different cultures; we went to China Town and Japanese Town. The Russian Festival showed us some neat things too, like types of Russian music and different types of Russian dancing.”

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They were only interested in developing crafted terroir-driven wines that people would taste and declare—now that’s wine.

To that end, they purchased land in 2007 after a year of careful searching and testing of soils and climate. The first purchase they called “Arise Bench,” which had a south-east facing slope where their aim was to produce red grapes. Later, they purchased several benches higher up to grow cold-climate white varietals. Both of these areas

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They also produce astonishing white wines from grapes grown on a higher bench of the property. “Decora” (Riesling) and “Unicus” (Gruner Veltiner) flow from this land base and are both intense and yet elegant wine offerings.

Culmina’s wine shop is open during the winter for wine sales from Monday to Friday, but actual wine-tasting and touring begin April 30th. You can sip their wines earlier at Castlegar Sunrise Rotary’s Winefest on April 2nd at the Castlegar Recreation Complex.

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Too much green is not that clean Didymo or rock snot is a type of algae that the problem. The amount of didymo in the water you probably have seen before if you have ever is. A bloom of didymo means that there are milswam or fished in the local rivers or lakes. It ap- lions of tiny cells floating in the water that can pears as a green floating gob in the water and is irritate the gills of the fish and ultimately clog extremely slippery when handled or walked on. them. In addition, a bloom will coat the river Even though it is native to BC, didymo is now or lake bottom making it difficult for fish that becoming a nuisance and some say acting like an breed in the gravel. Fish experts are worried invasive plant. about the reduced water quality An invasive species is one and habitat for salmonids and that dominates and pushes a variety of other species. Once out other native species. For didymo takes over, overall fish example, 60 starlings were inhealth and fish populations start troduced from Europe in 1890. to diminish.

Since then they have exploded Didymo has overtaken the in numbers and have spread bottom of many popular fishacross North America and in ing areas and water-based recsome locations have crowded reational rivers. This can be a out native birds. Didymo may local concern for tourism and becoming a type of invasive the community. The appearance species. Some aquatic ecoloof didymo can be unappealing gists are worried about the and this makes going to beautipossible disruption didymo ful sites less and less desirable.

Katie may have to river ecosystems Although didymo is neither especially to fish and fish noxious nor pretty, it is a major Second year Recreation, Fish and habitat where it’s becoming nuisance. Is there much we can Wildlife student at Selkirk College harder for fish to dig a nest in do about it? Unlikely. When the gravel which is covered with conditions are optimal for algae, didymo. warm water and high nutrient In the didymo case there are fossil records concentration, they bloom — but at least now showing that it is not only native to Canada but you know.

11 other countries as well, excluding Antarctica and Australia. The question is, when do we start considering native species “invasive.”

Didymo was noticed as a “problem” in BC during the late 1980s on Vancouver Island where it created bloom mats that clogged up rivers.

As didymo becomes more common, people are starting to become curious. “Should I be worried?”

Based on the current research, the answer is no.

Although didymo has been more prevalent and spreading rapidly, there are currently no reports of it being harmful to humans. Didymo might cause some itching and irritation of the eyes but overall it is not harmful.

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Provincial powers that be are quick to boast about a financial surplus in prosperous BC. “But on whose back?” asks Katrine Conroy.

“They keep saying, ‘we are doing so well’ — but who’s doing so well?”

After more than a decade in politics, the Kootenay West MLA has seen industries struggle, school districts unable to make ends meet, poverty rise, and an ever growing need for food banks in her riding.

None of these economic and social conditions are acknowledged in the government’s 2016 budget, she says, adding of particular concern is the broken promise to make education a number one priority.

“They keep telling school districts they have to cut their low hanging fruit — well there is no more to cut,” Conroy told the Trail Times. “Kids are already struggling and now they’re talking about making cuts to cleaning and buses.”

Being a mother and grandmother herself, Conroy knows firsthand how quickly a bug can spread in the schoolyard.

She likens cutting essentials like cleaning products to students bringing their own pen and paper to class.

“I equate this to kids having to bring supplies and computer paper,” Conroy said. “What will it be next, cleaning supplies?

“Every kid will have to bring a mop and Mr. Clean,” she continued, clearly exasperated.

“It’s just ridiculous. Local school districts in my constituency are struggling to provide the education they know the students in this area deserve. The government has chosen not to address these important concerns and is allowing the education system to suffer.”

Another budget letdown is the omission of adult upgrading grants, she explained, referring to the program that helps adults demonstrating financial need who are enrolled in skills upgrading, education and training courses.

Conroy points out the matter is of utmost concern, especially when course costs can near $500.

“I challenged the ministry when I gave my speech last [Wednesday],” Conroy said. “I asked if they were going to be returning and ensuring people are going to get those grants.

“He [advanced education minister Andrew Wilkinson,] ignored me or yelled a nonsensical response,” she said. “Obviously they are not, or he would have been proud of that and wanting to share it.”

While she acknowledged a budget increase for the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation as a positive, Conroy questions if funding will trickle into the Trail office and improve service for local service recipients.

“I don’t know if this will actually help the situation with the Trail office only being open from 1 to 4 p.m.” she explained. “People get there early to get in line, and then can’t be seen before the office closes — so they have to go all the way back to Castlegar and try again the next day. It’s a concern.”

Another budget increase funneled toward the vulnerable may look good on paper — but not so fast, Conroy warns.

She was speaking about a $77 monthly increase for those designated persons with disabilities.

That’s only for people who don’t require a bus pass or transportation subsidy, Conroy pointed out. Those that do, will receive a much smaller amount.

Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy.

“If they buy a monthly bus pass, they might end up with only $25,” she said. “Or they might get $77. But what’s that going to today,” Conroy added. “When there’s been so little investment in helping people with disabilities in this province for so long.”

Mentioning Inclusion BC, Conroy said rates haven’t been increased since 2001 and people with disabilities continue to lose ground, year after year in their fight for the most basic necessities of life.

Changes to Medical Services Plan premiums are another red herring, Conroy maintains.

“They are crowing about MSP, which just went up in January and there will be another increase in January 2017,” she said. “After that, you will no longer have to pay for children, which is great.

“However, if you don’t have children at home, your rates will go up. So for over a half million people in the province, the rates are going up.”

The entire medical system requires an update, she continued.

“Even the premier said this is an old fashioned and outdated tax, then did nothing really to change it. Let’s get rid of it and find better and more cost effective ways to deliver health care.”

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CBAL looking for adult literacy tutors BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is always on the lookout for new volunteers to help with their adult literacy programs. Right now would be a great time to sign up as CBAL will be offering volunteer adult tutor training March 23, from 9-noon at the Castlegar Library. This training will support new tutors working in the adult tutoring program.

According to Alana Murdoch, the community literacy coordinator for Castlegar, the program currently has seven tutors and 12 learners who work together on a variety of skills.

“Tutors come from a variety of backgrounds and become tutors for many different reasons,” said Murdoch.

“They may want to give back to the community, wish to meet other people or are deeply committed to literacy.”

The program has been receiving more adult learners in the last few months, resulting in the need for more tutors and the upcoming training session. Castlegar adult tutoring program coordinator Corinne Svardfeldt will be facilitating the training session.

Tutors have the support of the program coordinator

to help them along in their volunteer role. A volunteer tutor may help an English speaking or ESL adult improve reading, writing, basic technology skills and/ or speaking skills. Generally, the tutor and learner pairs meet once a week for an hour or so, but there is flexibility based on the needs of the learner and tutor.

The tutors and learners often meet at coffee shops or at the library.

“We are very thankful for all the tutors in the community,” said Murdoch. “They give generously of their time, energy and talents.” One learner shared the following about her experience working with a tutor: “My tutor is great because she is kind, considerate, supportive and cares for us. She is very connected to her learners and is always available to help. She makes English education meaningful and uses real life experiences which make learning delightful!”

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor please contact CBAL by calling Corinne Svardfeldt at 250-687-4714. For more information on literacy programs in Castlegar please contact Alana Murdoch, community literacy coordinator at amurdoch@cbal. org or 250-687-4983 or visit cbal.org.

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CONTINUED FROM A14 topic that she says was negated from the budget.

“There’s nothing about the environment, natural resources or protecting biodiversity,” she explained.

“They’ve brought these divisive policies that pit resident hunters and guide outfitters against trappers and First Nation rights,” she said.

“They need to throw out those policies that have people arguing about who can go where, and what should go where,” Conroy added.

“I know all these groups care about

conservation in this province and a healthy habitat for animals, so we need to be investing and working together.”

Finally, the Trail Times asked Conroy if the 2016 budget is geared toward next year’s provincial election.

“Darn right it is,” she said, referring to the $100 million Prosperity Fund. “Only 25 per cent of that is going to accumulate earnings for future generations, 50 per cent will go into debt retirement of government strategic priorities.”

Clarifying that statement, Conroy said to her, that means the government wants to use the money prior to the election.

“There’s two things with this money — 25 per cent of that is for core government priorities in the future, and for me, that means the premier’s private slush fund for photo ops and to buy people off before the next election,” she concluded. “This is not a budget for BC families, this budget rewards the wealthiest of British Columbians at the expense of all other citizens.”

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Milton Jay Prokop Sept. 21, 1957 Feb. 24, 2016

In loving memory of Milton Jay Prokop, aged 58, who passed peacefully on Feb 24th, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver BC, following a brief yet fierce battle with liver cancer. Jay was born Sept.

21st 1957 in Quesnel BC and is survived by his loving daughter Danielle, as well as mother Marie and brother Robert. He was predeceased by father Walter and Siblings Darcy and Dawn. A man who lived life to the fullest by his own rules; he valued friendship, loyalty and freedom, and was known for his generosity and quick smile. He enjoyed everything from golf and Texas hold ‘em poker to spicy food, cold beer and crossword puzzles. He will be missed profoundly by his daughter, with whom he shared a close bond of unconditional love and delight in each other’s company...”Stay cool up in Heaven, Dad.” In lieu of flowers please consider donating online to Whole Way House: www.wholewayhouse.ca; in support of continuing programs and services Jay was able to take warmth, comfort and community from.

An open-house memorial will be held Sat. March 19th at the Robson Community Hall, 1:30-4:00 pm. Friends, family and all those who knew Jay are welcome to join us in rememberance and celebration of his life.

Simon (Sam) Hiebert Born January 27, 1933, Died March 5, 2016 With fond remembrance and gratitude for the end of his suffering, the family of Simon (Sam) Hiebert announces his passing on March 5, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sophie, and his children Alvin (Gayleen), Garry (Karen) and Carol (Dave). Also cherishing his memory are grandchildren Joshua, Andrea, Justin (Katrina), Matthew, Elisha (Matt), Tate and Spence, and great-grandchildren Sienna, Sam, Zoey, and Caleb. Sam was one of 14 siblings, and is survived by his sister Eva and brothers Menno, Tony, Ben and Andy.

Sam worked for 34 years with Agriculture Canada living most of his life in Manitoba, until his retirement in 1990 when he moved with Sophie to Kelowna, B.C. They enjoyed 15 years of active retirement living there, participating in many hikes and volunteering for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

In 2005, Sam & Sophie decided to relocate within British Columbia, following their daughter Carol to Castlegar, where Sam resided until his passing.

Sam was a hardworking man who was dedicated to the security, comfort and happiness of his family, sharing his skills and knowledge with his sons, and endowing a sense of irreverent good humour to all his children & grandchildren. Sam was happiest when he could cheer for his beloved Bombers, or share a beer and play cards with friends, or grow beautiful flowers & plants in his garden, or build something beautiful for his home, or as gifts for his grandchildren.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew & loved him, and according to his wishes, no service will be held. Instead, and in lieu of flowers, those who wish are encouraged to make a donation to help find a cure for Pulmonary Fibrosis. www. canadianpulmonaryfibrosis.ca/get-involved/donate/

Elaine Hoodicoff It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our mom, Elaine Kalesnikoff Hoodicoff, who passed away at Kelowna General Hospital on February 13, 2016. She was blessed with 61 years of life.

Elaine was predeceased by her brother Bill Kalesnikoff and her parents Peter and Annie Kalesnikoff of Brilliant.

Elaine is survived by her husband Wayne; her daughter Marla Hoodicoff; her sons Brad and Dustin Hoodicoff; her brother Peter Kalesnikoff as well as 9 grandchildren of the Castlegar area.

Elaine will be greatly missed by all her family for her beautiful spirit, sense of humour and loving nature.

Elaine was born on November 1, 1954 in Nelson, BC and grew up in Brilliant. She attended Business College in Nelson and eventually met and married Wayne Hoodicoff in 1976. Hey had 3 children, who kept her on her toes as they raised their family in Castlegar.

Elaine after becoming a mom, became Baba to 9 grandchildren whom she adored and loved to spend time with. In addition to her family, Elaine took pride in her writings and in 2012 her dream of publishing her writings became a reality. Elaine was also very religious and her faith was another aspiring trait.

Funeral services were held on February 23, at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel followed by burial at the Brilliant Cemetery. The family would like to thank the emergency responders, the nurses and doctors at the Castlegar and Kelowna Hospitals, friends who showed support, Peter Zaytsoff, Walter Holuboff, Castlegar Funeral Chapel, the singers and everyone at the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

Words cannot express how much mom will be missed-REST NOW MOM AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US ALL THE JOY AND BEAUTY YOU HAVE WITHIN, KNOW YOU WERE GREATLY LOVED AND WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.

In Loving Memory

Ken Fraser Come join the family for a Celebration of life In memory of Ken Fraser August 1943 - February 2016 On Saturday March 19, 2016 at 11:00 am St Ritas Church Hall 513 7th Ave. Castlegar BC Every one welcome Luncheon to follow

Kenneth James Hunt Ken was born on September 6, 1933, in Timmins, Ontario, and passed away peacefully in his home on March 8, 2016, in Castlegar, British Columbia.

Ken loved being in the bush. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman who spent most of his life exploring the wilds of Ontario.

If you wanted to know where the best fishing hole was, where to find buckets of blueberries, or find a cache of mushrooms, Ken was the one to talk to.

A man of genuine kindness, another of Ken's greatest joys was being with people; and he reveled in telling jokes and making people laugh.

Locally, he was known as the Candyman giving out sweet treats everywhere he went -- the casino, the doctor's office, hospital lab, and everywhere else he ventured.

Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Bernice Hunt. His sister, Joyce Lane, of Welland, Ontario. His children Rick Hunt (Cindy), Deborah Cook (Brad Justin), Kathy Bourque (Rick), and Ken Hunt, Jr. (Rick Perry). His six grandchildren Travis, Jessica, Kalynn, Jaclynn, Patrick, and Michael; six great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Ken's life which will be held at Chances Casino in Castlegar, on Saturday April 2, 2016, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Please join us in remembering and honouring this man who was loved by so many.

In lieu of sending flowers, the family asks you consider donating to the Salvation Army in Ken's name.

The family would also like to express special thanks to Dr. Jose Lesperance and her staff, and wonderful ladies from Home Support who showed such care in his last days.

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CASTLEGAR — “Our Community Foundation of Castlegar and District is pleased to announce the start of our 2016 grant applications,” states board president Jennifer Priore. This will be our third year of granting.

Applications for the 2016 funds are received during the granting application timeline March 14 to April 30, then reviewed with successful applicants notified by the granting committee in May. Information on the granting application and guidelines can be found on our website: www.communityfoundationofcastlegar.org and on our Facebook page. Contact us for questions and further information via our website or Facebook page as needed.

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Religion

Castlegar News Thursday, March 17, 2016

CYNTHIA

PELLETIER

Kinnaird Church of God

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Beauty for ashes

Have you ever tried to create a masterpiece and ended up with a royal mess instead? Years ago when visiting family in Belgium, I decided to make a black forest cake for my mom’s birthday. The cake was fine, it was the icing that presented the challenge. I made three trips by bicycle to the store frantically buying various ingredients to try and thicken up the icing that persisted in sliding off the cake. The more I added to it the worse it got. That evening, much to my chagrin, instead of a glorious pièce de résistance, my cake looked like a gigantic cow patty — with cher-

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We could have become bitter and resentful about being displaced from our house of worship for 18 months, spending countless hours on design, construction, acquisitions and wading through mountains of paperwork. But we didn’t. Romans 8:28 promises that “In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” True to His Word, God did turn what was intended to hurt and harm into something that instead resulted in growth, healing and blessing.

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We developed deeper relationships within our own church family and experienced the love of other churches in the community as they reached out to support us in our time of need. In the end, we have been blessed with a beautiful new wheelchair accessible building that enables us to more effectively serve our community.

Isaiah 61:3 tells us that God consoles those who mourn and that He gives them “beauty for ashes.”

Regardless of the magnitude of your “messes” and whether they are selfinflicted or a consequence of someone else’s choices, if you bring the broken and charred remains of your life to God and ask for His help, He cause something beautiful to rise up out of ashes and will turn your sorrow into joy.

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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.

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