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FortisBC breaks ground on $1.7 million facility However, company expects to pull 67 jobs out of Greater Trail BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
A new $1.7-million FortisBC central warehousing facility is being built in Greater Trail, even as the power company is expected to pull 67 jobs out of the area and into a new proposed Castlegar operations centre. FortisBC community relations manager Blair Weston confirmed this week that, although Greater Trail would lose 67 jobs—including two from its Trail office—with the transfer of its transmission, distribution and construction operations to Castlegar, it would gain a whole new operation that would create some new jobs in the area, and inject some cash back into the local economy. Although he could not say how many jobs would be created, work began Tuesday to build the new facility on Bingay Road in Warfield, said Weston. They are closing the operation in Kelowna and moving it to Trail. “It’s over $1.7 million we’re injecting in to the Trail economy right now with just that project,” he said, also noting the $500 million being spent at the Waneta Dam expansion. “And with that will come some later benefits to the local economy as well.” The project is an expansion of the existing facility—that also houses linemen, engineers and power generation crew foremen— creating a central warehouse for
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Work began this week on a new warehousing facility at the FortisBC site on Bingay Road near Haley Park. The $1.7 million-facility will serve the entire FortisBC operation. the entirety of FortisBC. Even with the loss of 67 employees to Greater Trail, Weston said there are still over 130 FortisBC employees in Trail that will still be coming to the Silver City for their 9-to-5 commitment. And with employees spread out over the entire West Kootenay, Weston said the proposed move does not mean the income associated with the jobs will also
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Councillor pushes for expanded curriculum
BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
Although there will be one new program added to the Trail campus of Selkirk College, the battle continues to expand the curriculum offered in the Silver City. Trail city councillor Robert Cacchioni’s met with the upper brass at the Castlegar-based college recently, asking for some balance between the programs
be moving, with nobody being required to move for their new job in Castlegar. “We’re very committed to the community of Trail,” he said. “We’re pumping money into the local economy. There are some jobs moving, sure, but in the end what we’re doing is to the benefit of all out customers to provide the most efficient service we can.” With two buildings at the end offered at the college’s three main cities: Trail, Nelson and Castlegar. He wanted to see a larger presence from Selkirk College in Trail, rather than the basic and adult education services, distance (online) learning, and skills upgrading courses that they offered. In all, the city attracts 390 fulltime-equivalent (FTE) students to its campus, while the rest of
of their life span, they needed to be repaired or replaced, Weston explained. It was felt to be much more efficient to build one centralized location than to build in two or three spots. “But I can’t say lower rates,” he admitted. “The rates are never lower. I don’t want to mislead anybody by saying that. Certainly, this is a positive impact to rates rather the college network supports over 11,100 learners, and nearly 1,600 FTE students. “I would like to see more programs so that when new programs come on line that they are centred out of here and not always Nelson and Castlegar,” Cacchioni said. Trail did manage to acquire a new administrative skills program this fall—a “one off” program the college received one-time funding for, said Selkirk College communi-
than rebuilding and renovating in the current facilities.” The decision to build the new facility at 120 Ooteschenia Road was not politically motivated, said Weston, instead the project was completely driven by geography: Castlegar was a central location for the West Kootenay operation. “Nothing can change that (location),” he said.
See TRANSFER, Page 3 cations director Barry Auliffe. The program is not part of the ongoing funding for offering diplomas or degrees—and there is no commitment to return the program to Trail next year—but is a specific training opportunity. Auliffe dismissed the notion of any other programs being uprooted from other college campuses to flesh out the roster in Trail.
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Rossland council passed a resolution that declassifies information about the recent resignation of Chief Administration Officer (CAO) Victor Kumar. During Tuesday’s regular meeting, there were only a few sentences exchanged on the subject by council. Rumours that the city’s CAO had resigned had been circulating for a number of months, before confirmation came through the Sept. 4 city council agenda package. On Tuesday, council voted to declassify some information from incamera meetings on June 11 and 27 of this year. The information that was declassified was the resignation of Victor Kumar and appointment of Cecile Arnott as both CAO and Chief Financial Officer. Councillor Kathy Moore was the only one to speak up about the appointment and resignation. “I’d just like to make the comment that I’m happy to see this come forward at this time,� Moore said solemnly. “I’m extremely disappointed that this didn’t come forward earlier. I think we owed it to our citizens to make this announcement earlier and do a thorough search for the replacement, but I’m happy to see it now.� Mayor Greg Granstrom was quick to respond. “I think it’s important to note that there are two sides to that coin, we also have to respect the people that are coming in and the people that are leaving,� he said. “That’s what we tried to do. There was no motion of council to proceed in any other way. The motion that was made was to proceed in the manner that we proceeded. Thank you very much.� The mayor finished by asking if there was further discussion. Council then passed the resolution to declassify the minutes. Kumar resigned back in June in an in-camera meeting and the resignation was kept from public knowledge. Cecile Arnott has been named the new CAO and CFO (Chief Financial Officer) for Rossland. Arnott is coming from Grand Forks city hall where she held the positions of CFO and deputy CAO. She will take over as of Oct. 1.
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The annual West Kootenay Toy Run will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this Sunday. The ride, which attracts hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts, will depart from Castlegar Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and wind its way through the West Kootenay with a stop in downtown Trail early in the afternoon. There will be no stop in Rossland this year due to construction.
West Kootenay Toy Run rides into 25th year BY BREANNE MASSEY Times Staff
The West Kootenay Toy Run returns to the Silver City this Sunday for its 25th anniversary fundraiser. Riding with 600 other cyclists in the Toy Run gives most riders a sense of freedom, but it also helps the needy. Financial gifts and toys will be donated across the region to 13 food banks, two shelters and five highschools. “I was thinking about what it means to the community earlier today,” said volunteer
Jamie Kallin about the Run. “The reason this event is able to run for 25 years or longer is because motorcyclists really believe in it and we’re doing what we feel is right.” The Toy Run has raised more than $350,000 in donations for people in Greater Trail, Castlegar and Nelson over its 25-year run, and the participants were eager to keep on giving. “The community supports it, we support them and we get to ride motorcycles,” Kallin said, of the long-standing event.
The West Kootenay Toy Run starts with registration ($10 fee or a new unwrapped toy) and a pancake breakfast at the Castlegar Complex at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9. Toys are the preferred form of payment. The jump-site start in Castlegar contains vendors, prizes and children’s activities for the duration of the day and wraps up with a raffle draw for a 2012 Harley Davidson Blackline at 6 p.m., followed by a 2012 Harley Davidson 883 Iron at 6:30 p.m.
Transfer to Castlegar will benefit entire region FROM PAGE 1 The whole move is for the benefit of the entire operation, creating a more efficient operation in the West Kootenay. But the proposal still needs to go through. Since FortisBC is a utility corporation they will still need to gain approval from the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC). The property that FortisBC is looking at for the operations centre is in Ootischenia and was originally acquired as a prospective site of the new West Kootenay Regional Hospital.
Two years ago FortisBC had been in conversation with the City of Trail over moving its regional operations centre. At that time the number of jobs being moved was 60. The new centre is expected to house approximately 160 to 180 jobs, including the existing jobs that will transfer over from the existing Castlegar facility. FortisBC spokesperson Michael Allison said office space would take up half of the 30,000-square foot structure, while storage space would comprise the other half.
The group will stop at Baker Street in Nelson at 10:45 a.m., followed by a lunch stop at Salmo Fire Hall, then landing on Cedar Ave. in Trail at 1:45 p.m. The annual stop in Rossland has been cancelled due to construction. The ride will end at the Castlegar Complex at 3 p.m. for snacks, dinner and a live music performance by Titus Kanby. For more information or tickets, call 250-304-7665, e-mail toy.run@shaw.ca or visit www.wktra.com.
“Our current footprint works for us, and given the financial position we are in, to move a program from one city to another would mean developing a new facility,” he said. “There would have to be an absolutely compelling reason for it. The financial situation precludes that kind of thing. It is not that easy to up and move a program, or to add to the existing facility.” Cacchioni also wanted to see a partnership between Selkirk and Teck develop in regards to trades training. Auliffe confirmed there was an ongoing effort with the college’s industrial partners, with Teck Trail Operations being one of them. Selkirk has an area of the college that looks for development opportunities, he noted, to create business opportunities and more jobs in Trail. As well, the college is always looking for the business opportunity to create programs that could be offered in Trail. “That kind of thing is ongoing,” Auliffe said. For five years the issue of a lab and X-ray technician combined course for the Trail campus has been on the table with the province. It would be an ongoing program that would graduate technicians with full training and certification in both areas. “In the rural areas it would be more economical to have a combined designation,” Auliffe said. But that would mean nearly $2 million in renovations on the campus to accommodate the program—a sum the province has balked at since it was first proposed. The administrative skills program includes 24 weeks of training, concluding in a 60-hour practicum. Applicants receive training in office proficiency, interpersonal communications, creation of business communications/documents and office computer programs. Students will also receive training in WHMIS and OFA level 1 first aid. Graduates from the program can continue training and apply for an Applied Business program.
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Province denies funding request from shelter BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER Times Staff
The province has denied a funding request from the city for La Nina shelter. The city had asked for funding to cover the cost of shower passes at the Trail Aquatic Centre as well as bus passes for residents of the shelter. The province funds six spaces at the shelter through the Extreme Weather Response program, giving it enough money so it can stay open every night during the winter until the end of April. In a letter to council, the minister responsible for Housing, Rich Coleman, said the province did not have a funding program available for the request.
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Hockey coach faces two counts of assault BY M. VAN DEN HEMEL Richmond Review
A hockey coach who was videotaped in the act of tripping up a pair of players on a Richmond minor hockey team following a championship game at University of B.C. last June, has now been charged with two counts of assault. Martin Joseph George Tremblay, 48, was charged on Aug. 28 and is scheduled to appear in Richmond provincial court on Sept. 13, B.C. provincial Crown spokesperson Neil Mackenzie said Wednesday morning. News of the charges against Tremblay were welcomed by Tammy Hohlweg, volunteer team manager for the Richmond Steel, an Atom and Peewee team comprising 10- to 13-year-old boys. Hohlweg said at least one parent was worried something might happen prior to the incident, and asked that another parent who had exclusively
been taking snapshots of the game instead record video of the traditional hand-shaking at the end of the game. Tremblay was coaching the UBC Hornets, who won the final 5-4. She noted Tremblay was quite vocal in directing his players while they were on the ice. “It was a good game,” said Hohlweg of the final game in the four or five-team league that was playing at University of B.C. “Everybody was excited, everybody wanted to win, and there were not a lot of penalties on the ice.” But she said one of the parents “sensed something might happen.” Asked what it was that signaled the concerned parent, Hohlweg said: “I guess the body language of the coach.” In the video, which was posted to YouTube and has since been viewed more than two million times in varying forms, the coach is seen lining up to shake
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hands, and then sticking out his foot and tripping two of the opposing team’s players, sending them tumbling to the ice. Afterward, he points his finger at the taller of two players who fell. Hohlweg said the coach had been “point and yelling at the taller boy” prior to the trip, and appeared to be targetting him alone, with the second smaller player being caught up in what happened. The taller boy, 13, got up immediately after falling to the ice, and Hohlweg said she quickly grabbed all the Richmond Steel players and ushered them off the ice and into the dressing room. One of the coaches said he thought the taller player had broken his wrist, which it turned out he had. Within about 15 minutes after the incident, the RCMP were at the scene, and Tremblay was eventually handcuffed and arrested. “It does provide some closure,” Hohlweg said of news of this week’s charges against Tremblay. Hohlweg doesn’t think Tremblay should go to jail, likely having already suffered from the media attention that the story has created. “But I don’t think he should ever be coaching again.”
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British Columbia Premier Christy Clark, left, speaks as former B.C. attorney general Geoff Plant, centre, and Environment Minister Terry Lake look on after Plant was appointed chief legal strategist for the government on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, during a news conference in Richmond on Thursday.
Government appoints Plant for Enbridge review THE CANADIAN PRESS RICHMOND, B.C. - The B.C. government has hired a former attorney general to oversee the province’s grilling of Enbridge on its proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project. Premier Christy Clark says Geoff Plant will lead the province’s legal team during the cross-examination of the company at the joint review panel hearings currently under way in
Edmonton and follow-up hearings in B.C. She says Plant is one of the best legal minds in the country and will help B.C. get the answers about the proposal to build the pipeline from Alberta to a tanker port in Kitimat. Clark says the impact of the pipeline is vital to British Columbians and there’s no price that can be put on environmental protection.
Plant says the cross examination in Edmonton will focus on Enbridge’s financial and corporate capacity to deal with oil spills, while the later hearings in Prince George and Prince Rupert will focus on technical questions involving the handling of spills on land and at sea. He says the hearings are an important opportunity to ask the questions that British Columbians want answered.
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Rottweiler to be put down after attack BY ANDREA KLASSEN Kamloops This Week
A dog attack that left an elderly woman’s arm in tatters on Sunday is still being investigated by Kamloops bylaw ser-
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treat the wounds to the wrist and elbow. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned said this is the second time the dog has clashed with someone this summer. In June, a Canada Post worker also reported being bitten by the dog. Learned said it will be up to the city’s bylaw enforcement team, but the dog’s owner will likely face a fine. An initial investigation by the RCMP found no grounds for criminal charges.
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Quebec Liberal Party Leader Jean Charest and his wife Michelle Dionne are surrounded by reporters as they enter at a party caucus meeting Thursday. Charest announced Wednesday that he will resign as leader after 14 years, including nine as premier.
PQ-event shooting suspect faces 16 charges THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - The man accused in the deadly shooting at a Parti Quebecois gathering was slapped with 16 criminal charges on Thursday, including first-degree murder, three counts of attempted murder and arson. The weapon used in the shooting was a legally registered long gun and was part of a broader arsenal of arms that were nearly all registered, authorities said outside the courthouse. None of the charges relates to premierdesignate Pauline Marois, who was giving her election victory speech on Tuesday night when the shooting occurred. However, prosecuting attorneys said additional charges could be added. Suspect Richard Henry Bain appeared in court to face the charges in a high-security courtroom behind protective glass. He appeared calm and alert, wearing a white T-shirt to his court appearance. Bain was represented by a legal-aid lawyer. She did not request a psychiatric evaluation for her client. His case returns to court on Oct. 11. Bain, who turns 62 this weekend, arrived at the courthouse in the back seat of a police vehicle as media waited
outside. The only images of him circulating so far had been from the turbulent scene outside the Metropolis club, after one man was killed and another was injured during a political celebration. An older photo of him standing next to Celine Dion has also been published in the local newspaper in Mont-Tremblant, Que. Little else is known about the fishing-camp owner and what possible motivations police might have identified for the shooting on election night. A man burst into the back of the club and shot two people, killing a stage techni-
cian. A work colleague says the victim, Denis Blanchette, was working for $15 an hour and had replaced her earlier in the day because she wanted to vote and pick up her daughter at school. Police say the suspect then lit a fire in back of the club before he was tackled to the ground. Several weapons were confiscated - including the long gun allegedly used in the shooting. As he was being whisked to the police vehicle, Bain shouted, “The English are waking up.� There has been some finger-pointing since the tragedy. Some opponents of the PQ have blamed
it for stoking linguistic anger. Some of its supporters, conversely, have blamed Anglo media for stirring up anti-PQ hatred. Some have used the case as an argument for stricter gun control. However, the overwhelming reaction - from politicians, public personalities and a friend of Blanchette’s who spoke at a vigil in Montreal on Wednesday night - has been a call for unity and for avoiding the temptation to draw political lessons from the tragedy.
OTTAWA - A new survey suggests fewer Canadians are living from paycheque to paycheque, and more are putting money aside for a rainy day or retirement. But there are still a large number that would face difficulties after one week of not receiving their cheques, and savings rates remain low, the results show. The survey by the Canadian Payroll Association found 47 per cent saying they would be in financial dire straits if their pay was delayed as little as a week. That is a worrying number, said the group, but significantly lower than the 57 per cent that reported such a thin margin of financial security last year. Also, 66 per cent of the 3,500 employees from across Canada that participated in the survey said they are trying to save more, up from 40 per cent in last year’s results. CPA chairman Caroline Bernard said this year’s results are encouraging, but Canadians still face considerable financial challenges. “More Canadian employees are now able to save more,� she said. “However, only 13 per cent have saved half
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Renewed talk of school closures signals end of summer
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100-year-old pipes below Columbia Avenue, the talk at the school board is again of doing away with one of Rossland’s long-established schools. The sewage keeps flowing, but the kids and the money are drying up. There will soon be more reports on enrollment projections and building costs to pour over, and urgent arguments from parents and community leaders on the need to close or maintain Rossland Secondary. The difference will depend upon which local main street they are speaking for. What has changed since this debate began a decade ago is the broader political landscape. When trustees began talking about closing RSS, the Liberals were newly elected provincially, and had displaced the New Democrats locally for the first time in decades. Then premier Gordon Campbell’s government was in full slash-and-burn mode and, like most senior governments, in a permanent election cycle, so the prospect of funding a larger replacement high school in Trail that would accommo-
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date Rossland students in years to come was unattractive. Cutting spending and taxes immediately was the priority, based on the notion that the future would then take care of itself. The politics also tilted in favour of not inflaming Rossland voters. While Castlegar and area has always voted staunchly New Democrat, Greater Trail was more promising electoral ground for the Liberals and the Social Credit coalition that they replaced. Why inflame Rosslanders by backing a plan to close their beloved high school when the rest of the Trail could be placated with a smaller and cheaper, but at least new, replacement
school? History, as the old saw goes, has moved on, at least sort of. Then former Trail mayor Sandy Santori decided not to seek re-election after one term in provincial office when he realized that he was not constitutionally suited to being local front man for a government that always seemed to be bearing harsh news. Placating Rosslanders didn’t prove any more of a winning strategy for the opponents of the New Democrats in Kootenay West than it had for their predecessors in West Kootenay-Boundary and Rossland-Trail, and the riding returned to the New Democrats. (Message to the powers that be: if you are really concerned about shrinking voter turnout, changing the name of electoral constituencies after every election, as well as slicing and dicing them, can’t possibly help the situation.) Despite Liberal promises of prosperity in our time, British Columbia still has by far the highest unemployment rate in Western Canada, the forest industry
has not been renewed, and the mining industry hasn’t boomed, or even burbled, despite booming prices over the past decade and a supposedly-investor-friendly government at the helm. With Premier Christy Clark’s team in disarray and headed for all-but-certain defeat next spring according to the polls, the New Democrats don’t have to make any promises other than to not attempt anything too ludicrous. School closures do still have to be approved by the province, so it is possible that the current government could put the kibosh on any decisions local trustees make. But given how dire the Liberals’ electoral prospects are in ridings they already hold, it seems unlikely they would be bothered about one they have little hope of winning even in normal political times. So local trustees, parents, and other citizens are likely on their own in terms of the school closure debate, despite this being a provincial election year. Raymond Masleck is a retired Trail Times reporter.
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Zero support for no-zero policy
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igh School phys- Thomas Guskey, an education ics teacher Lynden professor at the University of Dorval probably never Kentucky. expected to become a Guskey does make the statecelebrity. But with his decision ment attributed to him by to defy his principal’s no-zeros O’Connor but cites only one edict, he ignited a nation-wide research study to support this debate about grading practices claim – a 1992 article in the in schools. Under no-zero grad- British Columbia Journal of ing policies, teachers are forbid- Special Education by Deborah den from assigning grades of Selby and Sharon Murphy. In zero to students it, Selby and for assignments Murphy describe they do not subthe experiences mit. of six learningP u b l i c disabled sturesponse on this dents in mainissue has been stream classoverwhelmingly rooms. These on Dorval’s side. six students had Students rallied negative experiMICHAEL to his defense, ences with letteachers spoke ter grades and out in support of blamed themTroy Media his position, and selves for their newspaper pages poor marks. were filled with letters attackIt should be obvious that it is ing the no-zero policy. Even an absurd to generalize the experionline poll conducted by the ences of six learning-disabled Edmonton Journal reported that students to the rest of the student more than 97 per cent of the population. And yet this article is 12,486 respondents opposed regularly cited by Guskey when the no-zero policy. he makes the claim that grades Largely in response to pub- of zero have a negative impact lic pressure, Edmonton Public on students. Even a more recent School Board trustees voted at article by Guskey that appeared their June meeting to conduct an in the November 2011 edition of extensive review of their assess- Educational Leadership contains ment practices. The review the same claim, with Selby and is scheduled to commence in Murphy’s article again providing September. the only research support. Hopefully, trustees will take Clearly, the claim that the time to carefully review the research evidence strongly supresearch evidence on no-zero ports no-zero policies is flawed. policies. If they do, they’ll find No-zero proponents cannot hide that the evidence does not sup- behind the research argument port the overblown claims made since the evidence for their posiby no-zero supporters. tion is quite weak. One of the best-known noIn addition, there are many zero advocates is Ken O’Connor, reasons why school administraan assessment consultant in tors should avoid no-zero poliOntario. In his book How to cies. One is that they inevitably Grade for Learning, O’Connor bring controversy with them, claims that zeros cause students something acknowledged by to withdraw from learning. even their strongest proponents. However, the only source he If a school chooses to use a nocites to back up this claim is an zero policy, it can expect that article in the NASSP Bulletin by controversy will likely overshad-
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ow other more important initiatives. School administrators need to ask themselves whether a no-zero policy is worth the opposition they are certain to face. No-zero policies also unreasonably interfere with the professional discretion of teachers to determine grades. Teachers know their students and realize that it is unrealistic to expect the same strategies to work with every student. All a no-zero policy does is take away one of the consequences teachers can use for students who fail to submit their work. Students who submit their work on time could actually end up receiving worse grades than those who submit only some assignments. Since no-zero policies prohibit teachers from giving a zero for incomplete work, a student who hands in an assignment and receives a mark of 30 per cent would actually have been better off not to submit it. In fact, students will figure out that it is in their best interest to pick and choose the assignments they submit. Finally, no-zero policies fail to prepare students for life after high school. Employees don’t get paid for doing nothing and universities don’t grant credit to students who choose not to hand in their assignments. A pilot who never flies a plane, an electrician who never wires a house, and a journalist who never hands in a story can all expect to get paid nothing. Employers aren’t going to accommodate employees who can’t be bothered to submit their work. Teachers need to prepare their students for this reality. Let’s hope trustees in Edmonton and elsewhere across Canada recognize the folly of no-zero policies and stay away from them. Michael Zwaagstra is a research fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy (fcpp.org) and a public high school teacher.
Resource numbers difficult to ignore An editorial from the Kamloops Daily News A speech on Sept. 4 by Canada’s natural resources minister may offer a hint of what British Columbians can expect to hear over the months and years ahead. Joe Oliver is pressing the case for the Tories that the economic benefits of exploiting the country’s natural resources are a crucial factor behind streamlining environmental assessments. With forestry, the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline and, locally, the proposed Ajax mining project, facts and figures are sure to come fast and furious from Ottawa. Oliver tried to leave little doubt that energy, forestry, metals and minerals are key to a robust economy. Indeed, the minister said when indirect effects are taken into account, those sectors are responsible for 20 per cent of the economy. That’s major dough, not just for provinces blessed with natural resources, but also for so-called “havenot� provinces, which will benefit from equalization transfer payments. The federal Natural Resources Department estimates $650 billion in investment in about 600 major resource projects over the next 10 years,
a figure that Oliver says represents hundreds of thousands of high-quality jobs. While critics take issue with Oliver’s numbers for neglecting the cost of environmental impacts, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that the jobs are going where projects are off the ground. Just this week the Vancouver Sun reported a trend in young British Columbians moving to Alberta, which continues to offer plenty of jobs as a result of the oilsands. And it’s not just Alberta. Saskatchewan and Newfoundland continue to boom due to their natural resources, which include potash and oil. If Oliver’s numbers hold true, B.C. may find it increasingly hard to ignore megaprojects such as Northern Gateway and Ajax. In the months and years ahead, elected officials in this province will be under intense pressure to back these projects or risk losing British Columbians to other provinces. One thing is clear: we know the federal government will likely support anything that supports the economy and provides jobs, and that includes major projects like Ajax. It’s an enticing apple; will B.C. pick it?
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PEOPLE OBITUARIES COTTON, RICHARD JAMES — Sept 3, 1916 - Sept 3, 2012 Richard (Dick) passed away peacefully at his home in Calgary on his 96th birthday. Richard is lovingly remembered by his wife Anne (Nichols), his son Jim, and Anne’s family Valerie (John) Wearing, Thomas (Susan) Nichols and 9 grandchildren. Richard is predeceased by his first wife Isabella and Anne’s daughter Victoria Simle. Memorial Service at Symons Valley United Church, Calgary on Thursday Sept 13, 2012 at 11 am with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations gratefully appreciated to a charity of your choice. Condolences shared through annebcotton@ gmail.com *** HAGGARTY, DOROTHY MARY ALICE — Dorothy was born November 8th, 1918 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and passed away on September 5, 2012 Trail. B.C. Dorothy moved to Trail in Grade 11. She went to Brandon with her husband until he went overseas and then to Victoria where her first child was born. After the war they moved back to Trail. As a student Dorothy excelled in Track and Field events. Upon arriving in Trail she joined a church choir and met several people who became her long time friends. Her favorite job was working at the Credit Bureau but once she was married she had to resign. She was very active in volunteer work and worked with the Cancer Society, the Hospital Auxiliary, the Thrift Store, the United Way, taught Sunday school and participated in all the Mary Martha Unit activities in the Trail United Church. She also worked with the Trail Skating Club and the Kootenay Region skating competitions. She was very fond of bridge and as she got older joined the Seniors’ bridge. She cross country skied, curled, golfed and became an excellent bowler. She loved to travel. Although she spent her summers camping with her family she also loved the trips that she and her husband took each year. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents, Alice and Arthur Haynes, her brothers, Stan and Ernie, and her husband Charles Haggarty in 2000. Her family was her greatest joy and she is survived by her children; Peter (Diane), Robert, and Kathryn (Ivan) and grandchildren; Tracy, Scott (Joscelyn), Michelle (Andrew) and Elizabeth (Juan). Her great grandchildren; Alyssa, Megan, Sydney, Wesley, Ian and Amberlyn kept her busy. A funeral service will be held at the Trail United Church on Saturday, Sept. 8th at 10:30 am. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Society at 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N6 or a charity of your choice. Thank you to Marnie Jacobsen and Barb Nielson for your excellent care. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www. myalternatives.ca
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NFL pioneer and philanthropist dies THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BALTIMORE - Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell died early Thursday, the longtime NFL stalwart who incurred the wrath of Cleveland fans when he moved the team from Ohio and admittedly tarnished his own legacy as a civic leader. He was 87. David Modell said he and his brother, John, were at their father’s side when he “died peacefully of natural causes.” Modell was among the most important figures in the NFL as owner of the Cleveland Browns and a league insider. During his four decades as a team owner, he helped negotiate the NFL’s lucrative contracts with television networks, served as president of the NFL from 1967 to 1969, and chaired the negotiations for the first the collective bargaining agreement with the players in 1968. He also was the driving force behind the 1970 contract between the NFL and ABC to televise games on Monday night. Modell, however, made one decision that hounded him the rest of his life. He moved the Cleveland franchise to Baltimore in 1996 and Ohio fans never forgave him for it. “It’s a shame that one decision hurt how some people think of him, because he did so much good,” said Doug Dieken, a Browns offensive lineman for 14 years. Modell and his wife, Patricia, continued their charity work in Baltimore, donating millions to The Seed School of Maryland, a boarding school for disadvantaged youths; Johns Hopkins Hospital; and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. The couple also gave $3.5 million to the Lyric, which was renamed the Patricia & Art Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric. Patricia, his wife of 42 years, died last year.
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Nike founder Phil Knight, a member of the 2012 class of inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame, waits to be interviewed by the media at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., Thursday. Knight will be inducted into the Hall on Friday.
CLINT EASTWOOD
Will rambling political speech turn off moviegoers? THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - A week after Clint Eastwood’s appearance before the Republican National Convention, mocking continues about the Hollywood veteran’s peculiar, rambling conversation with an imaginary President Barack Obama in an empty chair, raising the question: Will his latest film also be playing to empty seats when it debuts later this month? Eastwood’s nearly 12-minute-long speech, partially directed to an invisible Obama, has fired up a social media meme that shows no signs of cooling. It includes the popular (hashtag)Eastwooding and the @ InvisbleObama account on Twitter, as well as jokey videos of the infamous seat hosting a press conference and a montage of empty chairs plopped into Eastwood film scenes. While such ridicule plays well online, it could prove dis-
astrous at the box office when “Trouble With the Curve” opens nationwide Sept. 21. The film stars Eastwood as a past-his-prime baseball scout for the Atlanta Braves who’s accompanied by his lawyer daughter, played by “The Fighter” actress Amy Adams, on a last-chance scouting trip to North Carolina. “If you’re a Clint Eastwood fan, my guess is you’ll probably still go to see the movie,” said S. Mark Young, coauthor of “The Mirror Effect: How Celebrity Narcissism is Seducing America” and professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. “If you’re not, you might be very disappointed with what’s become of Clint.” The movie, which also stars Justin Timberlake as a rival scout, is directed by Eastwood collaborator, Robert Lorenz, and is being distributed by Warner Bros. A studio spokeswoman
declined to comment if the film’s marketing campaign would be tweaked in light of Eastwood’s odd convention appearance. He’s still expected to attend the film’s junket and premiere. Leonard Hirshan, Eastwood’s longtime manager, said the 82-year-old actor-director would likely appear on one talk show to promote the film. He wasn’t sure which one. Hirshan didn’t originally know Eastwood was planning to appear at the convention in Tampa, Fla. He noted Eastwood doesn’t employ a personal representative and usually “chooses to do what he wants to do.” Although he’s been a Hollywood staple, Eastwood has never conformed to Hollywood standards. He’s a flag-waving Republican, a fiscal conservative who takes left-leaning stands on social issues like gay marriage. He made waves with right-wingers earlier this year when he
starred in a Super Bowl spot for Chrysler, a company that benefited from government support. Despite the continued roasting of Eastwood’s RNC shenanigans online, Young of USC said moviegoers are often extremely forgiving of such bizarre, broadcastfor-the-masses moments. He cited Tom Cruise as an example. Cruise still draws crowds to theatres even after he wildly jumped on Oprah Winfrey’s couch and called Matt Lauer “glib” on the “Today” show. “Unless someone has done something truly egregious, people are still going to go to the movies,” said Young. “If people go to see ‘Trouble With the Curve,’ it’s probably not because they side or don’t side with Clint’s political beliefs. They’re going to go to be entertained, whether they like movies about baseball or just the stuff that Eastwood has done in the past.”
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LIFESTYLES Improving college sleep habits THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Adolescents typically need between eight and nine hours of sleep a night, but some studies suggest they typically get closer to six. Here are some sleep tips for college students (or anyone) looking to improve their sleep habits. -Exercise regularly, but not after the early evening. Avoid caffeine after 2 p.m. Try to avoid late-night eating and alcohol, but don’t go to bed hungry, either. -Don’t use electronics - laptops, tablets, smart phones, etc. - late at night. Not only will the content
stimulate your brain, the brightness of the screen is comparable to a morning walk in the sun when it comes to waking you up. -Make your bed a place just for sleep. Don’t do anything else there (or not much else). -If you have early classes on some days, try not to sleep in on the others. Experts say a regular schedule is the most essential element of a healthy sleep routine. -Try to avoid naps, and if you do nap, nap before 3 p.m. and for no more than 20 minutes. Otherwise you’ll keep yourself up at night.
Fashion Week previews 2013 trends THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Fashion insiders pride themselves on being ahead of their time, and, with the start of New York Fashion Week Thursday, they began previewing the outfits that will land in stores and in magazines for the spring season. More than 100 previews are on the calendar here for retailers, editors and stylists over the next eight days, before this crowd heads for London, Milan and Paris. The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week tents at Lincoln Center serve as one hub, with a smaller but growing second “home� for fashion week in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district at Milk Studios. Still other designers, including Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, choose to have their shows in other locations around the city, which keeps the crowd moving. “I’m excited because it feels like going back to school. I’m happy to have it all start in New York,� said Joe Zee, creative director of Elle magazine. Zee, who also hosts Sundance Channel’s fashion-oriented “All on the Line� TV show, says what he most hopes to see on the catwalks is newness - and no more colorblocking. He likes the look, he explains, but it’s a tired trend. Same goes for platform heels. “I know women like it and I know it’s more comfortable - and I don’t have to wear it - but I’m done with it. I want to see a new idea.� How about happiness? That’s what Diane von Furstenberg, president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, expects to see a lot of. “I think we’re all looking for some lightness and happiness, and I hope I am bringing that to my collection.� She shows Sunday at the Lincoln Center tents. Hilfiger’s show will be Sunday at the open-air High Line, an urban park built on an old freight line overlooking the Hudson River, which he describes as an ideal venue for springtime clothes. “I’m always excited for my own shows, but also to see what the other designers are showing; there is
a creative energy in the city this time of year that I love.� Von Furstenberg says Fashion Week goes beyond industry insiders now. “People like fashion,� she says. “It used to be very trade-oriented, but it’s not anymore. It’s accessible to everyone because of the Internet, but fashion is glamorous, and it’s about dreams and aspiration and desire.�
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TRAIL & DISTRICT CHURCHES
Thinking about labour As I write this, it’s Labour Day. The ďŹ rst Monday in September of 2012. A day chosen for us by governments too afraid of International Labour Day (May 1st) to make it our own. A day, none-the-less, in which we are bidden to celebrate and acknowledge the truth that no-one of us survives without depending on the labour – the work and effort and dedication – of others. In our home, when we give thanks before a meal, we often paraphrase words chosen by J.S. Woodsworth, a Methodist Minister who – we are told - broke with his church over their less than enthusiastic support of the movements for social change that swept Canada in the years following World War One. Elected to Parliament as a representative of Winnipeg’s North End he helped found the CCF, the party that joined with Canada’s Labour Movement to become the NDP. His words of grace? “We are thankful for these and all the good things of life. We recognize that they are a part of our common heritage and come to us through the efforts of our brothers and sisters the world over. What we desire for ourselves, we wish for all. To this end, may we take our share in the world’s work and the world’s struggles.â€? In our house we often say something like “We give thanks for the food on our table. We give thanks for all those who brought it, those who planted, those who tended, harvested, transported, shaped and changed it to our use. May they and their families be so well cared for and blessed as are we.â€? It is our prayer of thanksgiving and intercession. We rely on one another for life. We rely upon one another to take care, to refuse to harm , to handle each aspect and element we bring to life as if we and our families relied upon the outcome of our labour, not just the paycheque, but the product. On this day, on any day, it is good to reect for a moment on all who take the time and care and energy and risk to ensure that the product of their labour is a gift and a blessing to all. In spite of great pressure to forget that others can be harmed greatly by human action or lack of action, they carry on. Labourers in the ďŹ elds, in the factories, in all the places where goods are shipped and services exchanged, where food is prepared and laid out for our selection. Workers of the world, so often taken for granted, so often unremarked upon, so often dismissed without thought of life, enough pay to sustain it, or working conditions to hallow it. On Labour Day, and all days, it is good to reect upon the gifts we receive from the hands of others. To reect and offer thanksgiving for the love that enables the giving to continue. Keith Simmonds, diaconal minister, Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge THE
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Plans for Gulf’s biggest Catholic church stirs backlash THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MANAMA, Bahrain - The building of the largest Roman Catholic church in the Gulf was supposed to be a chance for the tiny island kingdom of Bahrain to showcase its traditions of religious tolerance in a conservative Muslim region where churches largely operate under heavy limitations. Instead, the planned church - intended to be the main centre for Catholics in the region - has turned into another point of tension in a country already being pulled apart by sectarian battles between its Sunni and Shiite Muslim communities. Hardline Sunni clerics have strongly opposed the construction of the church complex, in a rare open challenge of the country’s Sunni king. More than 70 clerics signed a petition last week saying it was forbidden to build churches in the Arabian Peninsula, the birthplace of Islam. One prominent cleric, Sheik Adel Hassan alHamad, proclaimed in a sermon during Friday prayers last month, that there was no justification for building further churches in Bahrain, adding, “anyone who believes that a church is a true place of worship is someone who has broken in their faith in God.� In response, the government ordered him transferred out of his mosque, located in the elite district of Riffa, where many members of the royal family live and the king has several palaces. But the transfer order touched off a wave of protests by the cleric’s supporters on social media sites and by Sunni-led political blocs. Finally, the government was forced last week to cancel the order. The uproar reflects the widening influence and confidence of hardline Sunni groups, who have been a key support for the monarchy as it faces a wave of protests led by Shiites demanding greater political rights. Shiites account for about 70 per cent of Bahrain’s population of just over half a million people, but claim they face widespread discrimination and lack opportunities granted to the Sunni minority. The monarchy has also has relied heavily on help from ultraconservative Saudi Arabia, which last year sent troops to help crush protests. More than 50 people have been killed and hundreds detained in nearly 19 months of unrest in the strategic island kingdom, which is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. Bahrain’s rulers have promised some reforms and urged dialogue to ease the crisis. Instead, positions on all sides have hardened. Many among the majority Shiites claim the Sunni monarchy is not interested in reforms that would weaken its near monopoly on power. Bahrain’s most senior Shiite cleric, Sheik Isa Qassim, has actively opposed the church plans, questioning why the government should donate land for a Christian site when Shiite mosques have been destroyed as part of the crackdowns. A Bahrain-based political analyst, Ali Fakhro, questioned the timing of the church project at a time when the nation is still locked in its own upheavals. “What Bahrain needs is to solve it is own internal issues rather than adding more new things that could be the source of troubles,� he said. “The plate is already full.� So far the outcry has brought no change in plans to build the church complex, which has been backed by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s monarchy. The complex will be the size of a large shopping centre - about 9,000 square meters (97,000 square foot) - in Awali, an area near Riffa, south of the capital, Manama. It is to be a base for the Vatican to the small Catholic communities in the northern Gulf, as well as a spiritual centre for other Christian denominations. There are believed to be several million Christians in the overwhelmingly Muslim Gulf region, the vast majority of them expatriate workers who largely come from East and South Asia.
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Sand sculptor brings talents to Creston BY LORNE ECKERSLEY Creston Valley Advance
Paul Dawkins didn’t start with a plan to spend much of his adult life making sculptures in sand. “I like to tell people that the very beginning was when I was three years old, in a crib, reaching out between the bars for sand to mix,” he laughs. The truth, though, is that he was an animation school student in San Diego, hanging out on a beach in San Blas, Mexico, north of Puerto Vallarta, and he “was bored silly.” Let’s get on the beach and build something, he thought. Soon he was constructing a 20-foot dragon with coconuts for eyes. “And I drew a wall of people, many of whom were asking questions.” He liked the attention — “It’s performance art, really” — and soon he was learning more about sand as a medium. He started, like kids playing on the beach, using only his hands to pile up the sand, wet it and start making shapes. It was in California in 1977 that Dawkins saw carvers packing sand into wood boxes. “I was amazed at what they were doing,” he recalls. For the last few weeks Dawkins has been working on a sand carving at the corner of highways 3 and 3A, a prime traffic spot provided by the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre. It’s set under a rain-protected shelter and a common comment he has been faced with is, “I thought you were doing a sand sculpture — that looks like a wood sculpture.” The “wood sculpture” was a weird stack of different sized plywood frames in which Dawkins was preparing sand to carve. Layers of sand are watered and tamped within each box as he gradually builds up a sculpting base that becomes more like sandstone than sand. A finished sculpture can be sprayed with a white glue and water mix that can help it last for months, he says. Dawkins turned that early experience in San Blas into a career, becoming the world’s (as far as he knows) first full-time professional sand sculptor. Over the next four decades, he would go on to travel to 92 countries, often winning sand sculpting competitions and teaching the craft wherever he could. “I got the idea to go to shopping malls and fairs, any pubic venue that has a lot of people.” He patterned his career after musicians, who tour from city to city, performing. CONTESTS CONTES TS PR PRODU ODUCTS CTS ST STORE ORES S FLY FLYERS ERS DEALS DEALS COUPO COUPONS NS BROCHU BRO CHURES RES CA CATAL TALOGU OGUES ES CON CONTES TESTS TS PR PRODU ODUCTS CTS ST STORE ORES S FLYERS FLY ERS DE DEALS ALS CO COUPO UPONS NS BRO BROCHU CHURES RES CA CATAL TALOGU OGUES ES
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“In the early days I would travel and stay in hostels,” he says. “In competitions, I would work alone, competing against teams of up to ten people. … “I’m a really fast shoveler,” he laughs. “I always started out with the biggest pile of sand!” Dawkins, who has won several world team championships, credits his experience as a stopaction film animator and artistic background for the attention his carvings bring him. His creations are always designed to tell a story and give the appearance of movement.
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Tourism numbers for the Columbia Valley have taken a bit of a hit this summer, and word of the Fairmont Hot Springs mudslide could no doubt have had some effect. Examining July and August visitor numbers compared to last year, the overall number of visitors for passing through the Radium Hot Springs visitors centre and the Crossroads visitors centre at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce have fallen overall. In Radium, visitors numbers for July of 2012 were 11,994 as compared to 12,980 in 2011, while for August 2012 (with a few days to go) numbers were actually up, with 12,789 as compared to 10,540 in 2011. At the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce visitors centre, total visitors dipped from a July 2011 total of 3,443 to 2,304 in July of 2012, and fell from 2,986 in August of 2011 to 2,129 in 2012, again with a few days left
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Black Press pundits prognosticate After much deliberation, the release of six Black Press newspapers’ annual BCHL Interior Division breakdowns and predictions for the coming year are out. At the start of every season sports editors representing teams from the Interior Division offer briefs on their respective teams and rank how all teams will finish. With realignment, the BCHL has three divisions with Trail Smoke Eaters in the Interior Division, which is now comprised of six teams rather than eight. Below is a glimpse of who and what to watch for in the upcoming season. Note: The predicted placings are based on a compilation of all rankings that awards six points for first, five for second, etc. PENTICTON VEES KEY RETURNEES: F Wade Murphy (36-55-91), F Cody DePourcq (6-12-18), D Troy Stecher (5-37-42), G Chad Katunar (13-2-0, 2.87 GAA, .887 SV%), and F Sam Mellor (4-59) Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in National Collegiate Athletics Association (acquired through trade with Trail). ROOKIE SENSATIONS: This year’s 16-year-old will be Kamloops minor hockey product Ryan Gropp. This sixth overall pick by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the 2011 Western Hockey League draft starred with the Okanagan Hockey Academy Midget prep team, scoring 21 goals for 51 points in 41 games. He appeared in two games as a call-up with the Vees, scoring once. Louie Nanne, grandson of former Minnesota North Stars’ general manager Louis Nanne, played with the Minnesota’s Edina Hornets high school team, the same school that produced former Vee Steven Fogarty. Nanne, a seventh-round pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, had 12 goals and 20 points in 24 games. He also played for Team Southwest and tallied seven goals and 20 points in as many games. Dexter Dancs is a familiar name for Vees fans. With his ticket booked to the University of Michigan, Dancs played 15 games for the Vees as an affiliate collecting one helper. The North Vancouver product had a strong season with the KIJHL’s Osoyoos Coyotes, scoring 29 times and adding 38 helpers in 42 games. STRENGTHS: Goaltending is expected to be a strength again. Katunar earned invaluable experience during the playoffs when Michael Garteig was injured, and helped push the Vees to the 2012 Doyle Cup against the Brooks Bandits. He is confident and eager to lead the Vees in defending their RBC Cup championship. Vees’ head coach/ GM Fred Harbinson believes his defensive core will be strong and deep and feels he has four solid lines. COACH’S QUOTE: Fred Harbinson: “I really enjoy this group already. I think they are going to be a fun team to work with. The one thing that I want to do that is the same as last year, and it’s non-negotiable, is that we want to work as hard as we did last year and we want to have guys that buy into their roles like the guys did last year.” VERNON VIPERS KEY RETURNEES: F Adam Tambellini (27-29-56), F Aaron Hadley (17-23-40), D Brett Corkey (2-32-34), Ryan Renz (1-19-20). ROOKIE SENSATIONS: F Craig Martin finished third in KIJHL scoring as a 16-year-old with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, recording 48-48-96 in 50 games; D Michael Statchuk was the Prince Albert Mintos’ captain and top scoring d-man, posting 13-26-29 in 44 games. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Wadena, Sask. native was also named Top Defenceman at the Macs Midget AAA Tournament in Calgary. F Mitchell McAllister was captain of the Strathmore, Alta.’s UFA Bisons, racking up 14-25-39, along with 100 penalty minutes, in 34 games. He will bring energy to the Viper lineup. STRENGTHS: With a balanced crop of returning d-men – including Corkey, Renz, Marc Hetnik and Geoff Crisfield – augmented by several promising recruits, the Vipers boast one of the league’s most formidable bluelines. Up front,
Tambellini, Pearce Eviston, Martin and Braedan Russell will provide some scoring touch, while veterans Colton Sparrow and Hadley can play in all situations and make life miserable for the opposition. COACH’S QUOTE: Jason Williamson – “We’re going to play with some good energy, we’re going to be an exciting team to watch. We’ve got some high-end talent and some hard-working kids and I like our D corps.”
better the overall offensive output of our team and believe that will be a strength of ours. With four defencemen having moved on from our program, we will need to focus on defending as a group, and helping to groom the new guys into solid BCHL players. With Tyler Steel entering his third year in the league, we believe that we have one of, if not the best, goaltender in the league, and will lean on him to provide stability for us.”
WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS KEY RETURNEES: F Max French (25-14-39), F Shawn Hochhausen (11-20-31), F Marcus Basara (16-2541), F David Pope (8-17-25), D Josh Monk (7-14-21). ROOKIE SENSATIONS: Warriors’ head coach Rylan Ferster had a solid year of recruiting, bringing in players from Western Canada and starts the year with just six rookies. On defence, Penticton native Adam Plant joins the Warriors from the Okanagan Hockey Academy and is already committed to Harvard University. Jetlan Houcher and Ambrose Firkus were top players in Saskatchewan while Matt Anholt joins the Warriors from Lloydminster and Lake Country’s Brent Lashuk arrives from the Kelowna Chiefs of the KIJHL. STRENGTHS: With a dozen returning players and four newcomers with junior A experience, the Warriors will ice a veteran squad this year, including in net where newcomer Tyler Briggs was acquired in a trade deadline deal with Lloydminster of the AJHL. Briggs led Canada West to a World Junior A Challenge gold medal and had four shutouts with the Bobcats. With support from Garrett Rockafellow, the Warriors will have a solid tandem in net, something they lacked in Ferster’s first year with the Warriors. COACH’S QUOTE: Rylan Ferster – “We really like our group. Our returning guys are solid character guys. We addressed our biggest need in goaltending with Tyler Briggs and Garret Rockafellow. We like our depth down the middle and I really like our recruiting class.”
SALMON ARM SILVERBACKS KEY RETURNEES: D Sean Flanagan (8-23-31), D Shane Hanna (3-2124), D Bennett Hambrook (2-3-5), F Jeff Kennedy (11-14-25), F Travis Stephens (15-19-34). ROOKIE SENSATIONS: Before he even stepped on BCHL ice, forward Ryan Schwalbe had in his back pocket that which most of his peers are still striving for – an NCAA Division I scholarship. The Anchorage, Alaska product spent the last three years at renowned prep program Shattuck St. Mary’s in Minnesota and will attend college in the land of 10,000 lakes at Mankato. Hometown boy Bryden Marsh and his 6-foot-2 frame should get a good look up front after a pair of productive seasons with Golden of the KIJHL. Originating in the Soo and another Shattuck product, Carter Lukenda joins the fold and adds a playmaker’s eyes to the lineup. STRENGTHS: Usually turning a lineup over almost completely means a year of growing pains but for the SilverBacks, it represents a breath of fresh air. Head coach Troy Mick takes the reins, returning to the BCHL after six years away and brings in a new No. 1 goalie in Colin Dzijacky, who posted a 0.65 goals-against average in two 2012 RBC Cup appearances with host Humboldt. On the blueline, four returners bring stability in Hanna, Hambrook, Flanagan and Brendan Kennedy. COACH’S QUOTE: Troy Mick – “We’ve brought in a whole new attitude, a whole new commitment level. I would have liked to play one or two more (exhibition games) to get an eye on the returning guys; there’s the want factor – they have to show me how badly they want it.”
MERRITT CENTENNIALS KEY RETURNEES: F Regan Soquila (16-54-70), F Brandon Bruce (16-1531), F Silvan Harper (11-17-28), F Brent Fletcher (9-12-21), D Richard Sabourin (4-19-23), D Dylan Chanter (2-11-13), G Tyler Steel (15-11-1, 2.60 GAA, 91.6 SV%) ROOKIE SENSATIONS: 6’5” Kevin Lohan from Coal Spring Harbor, N.Y. looks to be the big, stay-at-home defenceman every team covets. Last year, the 18-year-old Lohan played for the New York Apple Core in the East Coast Junior League. He’ll be joined on the Cents’ blueline by two other sizeable Junior B prospects – 6’4” Ryan Lisowsky (Mission Icebreakers) and 6’2” John Saunders (North Okanagan Knights). Up front, a deep complement of returning forwards just got deeper with the addition of 17-year-old Diego Cuglietta (13-25-38, Kamloops Storm) and 16-year-old Jeff Wight (14-23-37, N.E. Chiefs). STRENGTHS: Head coach Luke Pierce’s squad surprised quite a few pundits and prognosticators last year with a second-place finish in the tough Interior Division. The Centennials were the only team in the BCHL to beat the juggernaut Vees at the SOEC in the regular season. Half of that impressive Cents’ team is back, led by last seasons’ leading scorer Soquila, outstanding netminder Steel, newly-named captain Fletcher, and heart-and-soul d-man Sabourin. The off-season acquisition of points-producer Derek Huisman (30-35-65) from the Chilliwack Chiefs and vastly underrated Sebastien Pare (6-8-14) from the Langley Rivermen gives Merritt the kind of depth in the forward ranks that could be the envy of the league. Pierce has made it no secret that he wants this, the 40th anniversary of the longest continuously-run BCHL franchise, to be THE year for his team. COACH’S QUOTE: Luke Pierce – “Our intention is to build off the success that our program had last season, and with the core of guys that we have back, we believe it is possible. We made significant moves in the off-season to
TRAIL SMOKE EATERS KEY RETURNEES: G Lyndon Stanwood (4.06 GAA, .886 SV%), F Garret McMullen (17-19-36), F Tanner Clarkson (15-11-26), F Brent Baltus (14-16-30), D Brandon Egli (2-9-11), F Adam Wheeldon (3-710). ROOKIE SENSATIONS: 17-year-old Trail product Scott Davidson was injured most of last season and saw little action with The KIJHL Beaver Valley Nitehawks, but if preseason is any indicator, the skilled forward will be one to watch in the coming year. The Major Midget Kootenay Ice’s 16-year-old forward Mitchell Foyle and 17-year-old Trail native Jake Lucchini are also impressive additions, while goalie Braeden Krogfoss, 17, of Cloverdale was an MVP goalie with the Vancouver Giants in the B.C. Major Midget League last season. His size and mobility should prove a dependable counterpart to the Smokies’ starter Stanwood. STRENGTHS: No doubt about it, the Smoke Eaters will be solid in goal. The lightning-quick Stanwood and six-foot rookie Krogfoss provide stability in the crease, shoring up a veteran defence. Talented returnees like McMullen, Clarkson and Baltus, along with recent acquisition Alex Holland from the Victoria Grizzlies should give the Smokies some scoring touch up front, and former Alberni Bulldog’s Tyler Berkholtz will add size and toughness. After a difficult season, the returning veterans provide leadership and a solid foundation to start. The Smoke Eaters should surprise a lot of people this year. COACH’S QUOTE: Assistant coach Brent Heaven – “I think we’re looking pretty strong. We definitely have two strong goaltenders and we’ve got a pretty solid D-core with a lot of veterans back there, and I think our top couple lines will be able to put some pucks in the net. We’ve got a lot of good role players, so things are starting to come together pretty well.”
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SPORTS
Celebrating 90 years
BCHL
The puck drops Mondin back behind bench
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BY TIMES STAFF The Trail Smoke Eaters open the season with a bang this weekend as every team in the league travels to Chilliwack for the BCHL Showcase Event at Prospera Centre. The Showcase will see all 16 teams of the BCHL come together over three days to play two games each – games that will count in points standings. Scouts from many NHL teams as well as Canadian and NCAA
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colleges and universities will be on hand to see players in action. The Smoke Eaters play Cowichan Valley at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Merritt at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Following that they hit the road again to play Prince George Spruce Kings on Sept. 14 and back to Merritt on the 15th, before their first home opener on Sept. 21 against the West Kelowna Warriors (formerly Westside).
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CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada announced Wednesday that Mike Mondin of Trail has been named head coach of Canada’s National Sledge Team for the 2012-13 season. Mondin begins his third season at the helm of Canada’s national team, guiding the squad to a gold medal at the 2011 World Sledge Hockey Challenge last December in Calgary and a bronze medal at the 2012 IPC World Paralympic Championship in Hamar, Norway, in March. Curtis Hunt will enter his first season as an assistant coach with Canada’s National Sledge Team, however he is no stranger to international hockey. Hunt has won a pair of gold medals as an assistant coach with Canada’s National Junior Team and won a bronze medal as Canada’s co-coach at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games last February in Innsbruck, Austria. Hunt has nine years of head coaching experience in the WHL with Moose Jaw and Regina and in the AHL with Binghamton. Canada’s National Sledge Team will kick off the 2012-13 season with a selection camp from Sept. 6-8 at the East Bayfield Community Centre in Barrie, Ont. Thirty-one players have been invited and will take part in the camp in Barrie, Ont., which will determine the roster that will participate in a camp in Trail, Oct. 20-28, when the roster will be pared down further.
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SCOREBOARD NFL First Week Wednesday Dallas 24, N.Y. Giants 17 Sunday Indianapolis at Chicago, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 1 p.m. Miami at Houston, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Washington at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. New England at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. San Francisco at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 4:25 p.m. Pittsburgh at Denver, 8:20 p.m. Monday Cincinnati at Baltimore, 7 p.m. San Diego at Oakland, 10:15 p.m.
CFL
All Times Eastern East Division GP W L Montreal 9 6 3 Toronto 9 5 4 Hamilton 9 3 6
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Winnipeg 9 2 West Division GP W B.C. 9 6 Calgary 9 5 Edmonton 9 5 Saskatchewan 9 4
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Week 10 Monday’s results Calgary 31 Edmonton 30 Toronto 33 Hamilton 30 Week 11 Today’s game Calgary at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Saturday’s games Hamilton at Toronto, 1 p.m. Montreal at B.C., 4 p.m. Sunday’s game Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, 1 p.m. SCORING LEADERS TD C FG S Whyte, Mtl 0 27 19 5 McCallum, BC 0 23 2 4 Shaw, Edm 0 20 19 5 Congi, Ham 0 26 16 2 Palardy, Wpg 0 13 19 3 Paredes, Cal 0 23 16 0 Williams Ham 11 0 0 0 Waters, Tor 0 9 16 2 Milo, Sask 0 16 11 8
Pts 89 87 82 76 73 71 66 59 57
Soccer MLS EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L T Pt Kansas City 27 15 7 5 50 New York 26 13 7 7 46 Chicago 26 13 8 5 44 Columbus 27 12 9 6 42 Houston 27 11 7 9 42 D.C. United 27 12 10 5 41 Montreal 29 12 14 3 39 New England 28 7 14 7 28 Philadelphia 25 7 13 5 26 Toronto 27 5 16 6 21 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L T Pt San Jose 27 16 6 5 53 Real Salt Lake 28 14 10 4 46 Seattle 26 12 6 8 44 Los Angeles 28 13 11 4 43 Vancouver 28 10 11 7 37 Dallas 29 8 12 9 33 Colorado 28 9 17 2 29 Chivas USA 25 7 11 7 28 Portland 27 7 14 6 27 Note: Three points for a win, one for a tie. Wednesday’s results New England 2 Columbus 0 Colorado 3 Portland 0 Thursday’s game Salt Lake at Houston, 8:30 p.m.
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SPORTS & RECREATION
New teams, new season on tap
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ust in case the rain poses. Wednesday didn’t convince Despite their road warrior status, you it is fall and hockey seathe Smokies will likely show more son (me neither) you don’t of their new true colours by month have to worry for a while about end than the Nitehawks. getting into gear for Smoke Eater Trail opens with four games play. Trail has its lightest and latest against BCHL playoff franchishome schedule in memory - the es from last season (Merritt and Smokies don’t have a home game Prince George), then have the DAVE for two weeks and won’t be at also rebuilding West Kelowna Cominco Arena again until a week (Westside) Warriors, pre-season after that, the end of the month. favourite Vernon and very-strongIf you are of a mind to abanof-late Powell River to finish out the Sports ‘n’ Things don the rerun season, however, the month. Beaver Valley Nitehawks are busy The Nitehawks should breeze right now. into the season against the lowly Bruins, then face The Nitehawks have four exhibition games another retooled squad in Castlegar the following in the next five nights - at home Friday and weekend. Sunday and in Castlegar and Creston Saturday I won’t be seeing the Smokies play until midand Tuesday - then jump into the regular season October, unless hurricane activity or other calamwith an away and home set with Grand Forks next ity cancels our cruise to the canal and Carribean, weekend. but I am curious about the progress Trail’s returnBoth Trail and Beaver Valley have undergone ees have made (I have high hopes for several of serious rebuilds in the off season, so investigating them) and how the local newcomers (high hopes the new faces should make trips to the KIJHL rinks again) make the large leap from major midget and worthwhile. Beaver Valley faithful will be wonder- junior B. ing if the dominant team of last season has rebuilt So, I will be following the Smokies’ fortunes on or reloaded. line. But, you don’t have to - you can just get out Trail fans should be curious about the quality to the game, along with your friends, when the of the new lineup after a very down season in team finally hits town. You can, and should, make 2011/12. a little room in your week for the constantly excelInteresting enough questions to prompt some lent Nitehawks - not just the other local team - who early season visits to both home barns, one sup- seldom disappoint.
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BEAVER VALLEY RECREATION
Go Gold in Fruitvale Chair Boxing Aerobics instructed by certified fitness instructor Violet Richtsfeld, runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Montrose Hall from Sept. 10 to Dec. 12. This advanced, seated aerobic workout is beneficial to all ages and genders. Get a 10 punch pass for $80 or drop-in for $9. Zumba Gold, instructed by April Haws, is a fitness program designed to take exciting Latin and international dance rhythms created in the original ZUMBA Program and bring them to the active
older adult, the beginner participant, and the other special populations that may need modifications for success. Classes run on Thursdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 25 from 2-3 p.m. at the Fruitvale Hall. Cost is $45.50 for Seniors 65+ and $9 drop in or $50 for others and $10 drop in. Zumbatomic is
a specially designed Zumba class for kids. The age groups are Little Starz 4 - 7, and Big Starz 8 - 12. Classes start Sept. 17 to Oct. 29 at the Fruitvale Hall from 3-3:30 p.m. (Little Starz $30) and 3:45-4:30pm (Big Starz $36). To register for any of the above programs, please call Kelly at 367-9319.
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Fitness classes featured for fall Thunder Fastpitch warms up at the Fieldhouse The new Trail Parks and Recreation Fall/Winter Leisure Guide is now available at the aquatic centre, or online at www.trail. ca. Check out all our new programs coming up for the season; remember to register for programs early to avoid cancellation. Coming up Sept. 29 is our new Kids Duathlon event. This running and biking event will be held at Gyro Park. Depending on the children’s ages, they will run a certain distance, then ride their bikes (or trikes),
and then transition once again into running. For ages 4 to 12, this is strictly for fun. Must register by Sept. 26. Fitness classes will begin the week of Sept. 10. We have many classes to choose from, such as Core Strengthening, Boot Camp, Boomer Fit, 30-Minute Circuit and Total Body Blast. Check out our schedule and find out which classes work for you. Make this fall the time to get yourself on track and have fun getting fit! Mom and Baby Fitness classes are catered to those who would like to include their infant with their exercise routine. These classes will include a
large variety of fun, easy to follow exercises that mom can do with baby. Classes start September 13, Thursday’s from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Come and try it out. Sunset Hike and Yoga with Natasha Lockey is a great way to relax and get some exercise all while enjoying the beautiful fall weather. This three week series will take you to the top of some of our favourite trails; once there you will be lead by Chelsea through a 30 minute yoga session. So lace up your hiking boots, grab your yoga mat and we will see you on the trail. Moderate fitness levels is required. Call to pre-register.
Effective September p 4 will be returning to
Regular Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Girls Softball Development Program for ages 8 to 14 is hosted by Thunder Fastpitch. These classes will begin Sept. 16 to Dec. 2, Sunday’s from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Willi Krause Fieldhouse. Instruction is delivered in a positive, structured environment designed to provide girls with a good and balanced learning situation and the opportunity to become better ball players. Call early to register as spaces fill up fast. To register or for more information please call 368-6484 or 364-0888.
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Kootenay Lake Levels September 6, 2012 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
Present level: 1742.93 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 8 to 10 inches. 2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.
Nelson:
Present level: 1742.56 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 8 to 10 inches.
Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.
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LEISURE
Sister may find job after finishing master’s degree MAILBOX
Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell
to continue doing this. Is it appropriate to speak with them about this? -- A Sister Who Doesn’t Know What To Do Dear Sister: We don’t know the extent of Susie’s “mental illness issues” and whether or not she is capable of holding down a job or finishing her degree. Your parents believe they need to help her until she can support herself, and that pursuing a master’s degree will allow her to find gainful employment. We hope they are right. While you do not get to decide how your parents spend their money, you can bring up this subject and
cost becomes prohibitive. Each shower has gotten bigger and more expensive, and each time, I’m simply informed of how big of a check I need to write and what I need to cook. We have a congenial but not close relationship with his siblings, and we don’t have children ourselves. How do I get the point across that I don’t want to be a hostess without completely offending the family? -- Unwilling in Nebraska Dear Nebraska: We won’t get into the etiquette of family members hosting a shower or having one so large that you must rent a hall. They aren’t likely to pay attention to those things. Find a time when there are no upcoming events scheduled to talk to the sister-in-law with whom you are closest. Explain that you appreciate being included as a regular hostess, but you cannot always
manage it. Ask them sweetly to please consult you before assuming you will take on these responsibilities. (You may need to remind them more than once.) Dear Annie: I, too, would like to weigh
in on the discussion regarding whether or not to have flowers at a funeral. Funerals are for the loved ones left behind. I attended the funeral of my friend’s only daughter, and we were asked to bring flowers
because her daughter loved them. They were overflowing. There are 364 other days to donate to charity. People can send a donation in honor or in memory of anyone at any time. -- Not a Florist
TODAY’S PUZZLES By Dave Green
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5 7 6 8 2
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Difficulty Level
TODAY’S CROSSWORD
9 4 9/07
Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conceptis Sudoku increases from Monday to Friday. SOLUTION FOR YESTERDAY’S SUDOKU 9 5 3 7 2 6 1 8 4 2 7 6 1 8 4 9 3 5 8 4 1 9 3 5 2 6 7 5 8 4 6 1 7 3 2 9 1 3 2 4 9 8 5 7 6 7 6 9 3 5 2 4 1 8 4 9 8 2 6 3 7 5 1 3 1 5 8 7 9 6 4 2 6 2 7 5 4 1 8 9 3
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ANNIE’S
ask whether they have made arrangements for Susie’s care after they are gone. Dear Annie: I have been married for 20 years to the youngest of seven siblings. Whenever a niece or nephew has married or had children, the aunts (myself included) have given a shower. The problem is, I’m never asked. I’m just told. Once, I didn’t even know until I received an invitation with my name listed. Am I crazy to think that my husband’s sisters should ask whether I’m interested in hosting a shower? I’m expected to make food, clean up and share expenses, but never given the opportunity to give any input. The few times I tried, I was completely ignored. To make matters worse, my husband’s family believes they need to invite a huge number of people, which means a hall must be rented and the total
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Dear Annie: My older sister, “Susie,” is 33 and has been receiving financial support from my parents for more than a decade. They give her money outright and also pay her car insurance, health insurance and other bills. Susie does not work. She’s in a master’s program, but it is unclear whether she will finish. My mother believes she needs to help Susie, as she has had mental illness issues throughout her adulthood. I am not upset that Susie is receiving money from my parents. It also doesn’t bother me that I am not likely to receive similar assistance. But I worry that my parents are giving Susie no reason to finish her degree or pursue a job. I consider it enabling. On several occasions, Susie has maxed out her credit cards, and my mother paid those off. My parents do not have the money
Difficulty Level
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LEISURE
YOUR HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At work today, be realistic about goals, timetables and what you promise to achieve. It’s easy to bite off more than you can chew. (Be conservative.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a fun-loving, romantic, playful day. You’re willing to throw caution to the wind simply because you want have a good time. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family discussions will go well today, because everyone is upbeat and enthusiastic. Nevertheless, don’t make promises you can’t keep; you’ll regret it later. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re unusually enthusiastic about something today, which is why you are willing to promise anyone the Moon. Do you think this is a good idea? Even winners can lose
once in a while. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Be careful that you don’t go overboard in financial matters today. You’re full of big, moneymaking ideas, but will they really get off the ground? VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because you are enthusiastic about something today, you might push the boundaries of reality or exaggerate a bit. You probably will even believe what you say! Caution. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A deep inner enthusiasm makes you feel very optimistic about something. You have positive expectations for how things will turn out in the immediate future. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) If you speak to others in group settings today, they will go along with whatever you suggest, because
it’s obvious that you believe what you say. Plus, a good product always sells itself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’re ready to endorse big ideas and suggestions when talking to authority figures today, but you might want to ask yourself one more time how realistic these ideas are. It’s important that you know what you’re doing.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a great day to make travel plans and explore opportunities in medicine and the law. You believe in yourself and your ability to be successful, which is half the battle. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Plans to share things might not be realistic today. You might go overboard one way or the other. If you have any
doubts, do nothing. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Partners and close friends will delight in your company today, because they share your optimism about something. You’re like little kids with a big idea. YOU BORN TODAY You are dynamic and very physical in your approach to life, but you also can be a mystery to others, which is why you are so often misunderstood. Many
DILBERT
TUNDRA
ANIMAL CRACKERS
MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM
BROOMHILDA
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of you are natural actors. You certainly know how to roleplay, no matter what your job. You like to run the show. In the year ahead, you will construct or build something valuable. Birthdate of: Peter Sellers, actor; Martin Freeman, actor; Grace Metalious, author. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Coming Events Nelson Farm & Artisan Markets EcoSociety presents: Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm May 19th - Oct 27th Cottonwood Falls Park Nelson Downtown Local Market Wednesdays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm June 13th Sept 26th 400 block of Baker Street MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 pm June 29th, July 27th & Aug 24th Baker Street www.ecosociety.ca TRAIL FOE Auxiliary #2838 Meeting Monday, Sept.10th., 7:30pm
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• Care Aides • Cooks • Multi-Service Workers For all positions you must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends, have WHMIS, TB Test & provide a Physician’s Clearance note. Successful candidates will undergo a Criminal Record Clearance. To apply, please go to our website www.advocarehealth.com or fax resume to (1)-250-352-0056
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We require a LUBE TECHNICIAN or 1st/2nd year Apprentice to work in a fast paced shop. Must be reliable and hardworking. Please send or email resume with complete prior job history and references to: Carlos DeFrias service@championgm.com or Marc Cabana marccabana@championgm.com Champion Chevrolet 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3
Emcon Services Inc. Position Available Certified H/D Mechanic for the Castlegar/Trail Area to start immediately. Good fabricating & welding skills given preference. For information on qualifications and applications email Holly Borisenkoff hborisenkoff@emconservices.ca
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Anniversaries
Help Wanted Trail Curling Centre requires individual(s) to perform
Janitorial Services
to March 31, 2013. Send brief resumé to PO Box 88, Trail, BC V1R 4L3 or call 250-364-2615 for more info. Closing date is Sept 10, 2012. An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. RESIDENTIAL manager for 41 unit apartment building in Nelson BC. Resume to 100 3525 Laburnum Dr. Trail BC V1R 2S9
WE’RE GROWING!
We require a TECHNICIAN to work in a fast paced, expanding shop. Please send or email resume with complete work history and references to: Carlos DeFrias at Champion Chevrolet service@championgm.com 250-368-9134 or Marc Cabana at Champion Chevrolet marccabana@championgm.com 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3
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Buon Anniversario! September 7, 1957 - 2012
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Route 362 26 papers 1st, 2nd & 3rd St, Evergreen Ave Route 368 26 papers Caughlin Rd, Davis Ave & Hepburn Dr Route 369 22 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 378 28 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Martin St, Mollar Rd, Old Salmo Rd, Trest Dr Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd
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Volunteers
WANETA PLAZA is seeking a motivated individual to ďŹ ll a casual/ part time janitor position. Detailed information about this employment opportunity is available by request; please call 250-368-5202. Applications will be received until Sept.14/12. Waneta Plaza thanks all applicants, and will only reply to those selected for an interview. **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL DAILY TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information
Labourers
The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.
WANTED Enthusiastic labourers for demolition project. Must have own vehicle and valid drivers license. Please email resume to dan@allwestdemo.com
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Volunteers ARE YOU looking for a meaningful volunteership? If so, please call the Crisis Line for more info. 250-364-0274 or email: crisisline@trailfair.ca
Misc Services MOVING / Junk 250-231-8529
Removal
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Pets
Food Products
DIRTBUSTERS Carpet cleaning, area rugs, ood work, furnace & air duct cleaning, 250364-1484, 250-364-0145
Chihuahua puppies, many colours, healthy, very small dogs. 250-442-2604.
BUTCHER SHOP
PLUMBING REPAIRS, Sewer backups, Video Camera inspection. 24hr Emergency Service. 250-231-8529 TRY OUR New Italian Pizza 2 For 1. 24/7 Ordering, Free Delivery, BP HOT FOODS DELI 250-512-9449
City of Trail - Job PosĆ&#x;ng PUBLIC SKATING - ATTENDANT The City of Trail is seeking a customer service oriented individual to ÄŽll a contract AĆŠendant posiĆ&#x;on in the Parks and RecreaĆ&#x;on Department for the public skaĆ&#x;ng sessions at the Trail Memorial Centre. Detailed informaĆ&#x;on about this employment opportunity is available on the City’s website at www.trail.ca/employment.php or by request to Lisa Manaigre at (250) 364-0844.
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PROJECT COORDINATOR - TEMPORARY The Applied Research and Technology (ART) group is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Project Coordinator to join our world-class team of engineers, scientists and technologists at our technology centre in Trail, British Columbia. This position reports to the Section Leader, Administration and HR. QualiďŹ cations: s 0REFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH A technical or trades background coupled with 7 to 10 years ďŹ eld experience including a minimum of 3 years experience in the planning and oversight of ďŹ eld construction activities. s 3AFETY OFlCER ACCREDITATION AND OR PREVIOUS DESIGN ofďŹ ce experience would be considered an asset. s $EMONSTRATED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF project coordination. s 3ELF MOTIVATED AND DYNAMIC WITH EXCELLENT interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a strong desire and ability to manage and lead multiple projects within a team environment. Responsibilities: s 0LAN COORDINATE AND EXECUTE THE lELD ACTIVITIES OF multiple and concurrent building and pilot plant projects typically under a value of $500,000. s $ElNE PROJECT SCOPE DElNITION s 0RE PLAN TECHNICAL lELD WORK AND SAFETY s 4ENDER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT PACKAGES s -ONITOR AND INSPECT lELD ACTIVITIES SYSTEMS commissioning and project start-up. s -ANAGE AND CONTROL PROJECT COSTS 4ECK -ETALS ,TD IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND ALL QUALIlED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO forward their resume directly to our career website: WWW TECK COM CAREERS !PPLIED 2ESEARCH AND Technology Centre), before September 19, 2012
COCKER SPANIEL puppies $500 incl. shots & vet check. 250.368.1960 English Mastiff puppies, ready now, gentle giants, need responsible owners, 1st shot, dewormed, 1-yr congenital health guarantee, $725-$850. (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384
Pets & Livestock
Garage Sales
Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755
Help Wanted
BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.50/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston
E.TRAIL 1599 Columbia (across from Safeway) Clark St. Sept.8. 8am Plants, tools, furniture. Rain or shine.
Feed & Hay Legal
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Request for Proposals To Select Transit Management Companies for Kootenay Boundary, Castlegar and Area Transit Systems
City of Trail - Job PosĆ&#x;ng PUBLIC SKATING - SKATE PATROL The City of Trail is seeking a customer service oriented individual to ÄŽll a contract Skate Patrol posiĆ&#x;on in the Parks and RecreaĆ&#x;on Department for the public skaĆ&#x;ng sessions at the Trail Memorial Centre.
The City of Trail thanks all applicants for their interest and will only reply to those selected for an interview.
Please contact Ashley Halden at 778-724-2500 or ashley.halden@ vkmason.ca
A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
Merchandise for Sale
HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814
PART-TIME Retail/Sales Merchandiser Responsible for performing, merchandising, and complete selling tasks in assigned stores in designated areas. Tasks may include general sales, cutting in new items, and acquiring additional space for existing items, while maintaining customer service standards. To apply for this position, please visit our career site: www.crossmark.jobs, or e-mail your resume to Cheryl.comfort@crossmark.com.
VK MASON Local Union Underground Contractor is seeking experienced labor for remote camp job near Kitimat. Looking to hire immediately!
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ApplicaĆ&#x;ons will be received unĆ&#x;l 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
• DRILLERS • BLASTERS • POWDERMEN • CONCRETE LABOURERS
Siddall Garden Services
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Professional/ Management DISPATCHER Sutco Contracting Ltd. has a position open for a dispatcher. In this role you will be responsible for dispatching and monitoring our eet operations, inclusive of monitoring hours of service, vehicle movement, customer requirements, and dealing with driver issues. Experience in the trucking industry is preferred, however entry level candidates with good attitude, computer literate and able to work days and evening shifts. The position offers competitive salary (deďŹ ned with experience) extended beneďŹ ts,modern work environment and pension eligibility after 1 yr service. Resumes can be faxed 250-357-2009, enquiries 250-357-2612 Ext: 230 www.sutco.ca
Services
Detailed informaĆ&#x;on about this employment opportunity is available on the City’s website at www.trail.ca/employment.php or by request to Lisa Manaigre at (250) 364-0844. ApplicaĆ&#x;ons will be received unĆ&#x;l 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. The City of Trail thanks all applicants for their interest and will only reply to those selected for an interview. ! !
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Currently there is a career opportunity in Trail, BC for a:
WAREHOUSE SUPPORT BRANCH Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for performing tasks according to documented quality system procedures and loading/unloading delivery vehicles, verifying merchandise with documents. You will also be required to ďŹ ll, package and verify customer orders from stock and deliver to the shipping area. You will be responsible for counting all packaged pieces and pallets and ensuring vehicle is loaded, in a safe manner, with the correct shipment. You will observe safety policies and procedures of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and any other pertinent legislation. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse and performing other branch support duties including delivery driving and/or customer service as required. Completion of a high school diploma, or the equivalent work experience, and the ability lift to up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis are essential. You are able to prioritize tasks and complete them in an accurate and timely manner. You have basic math proďŹ ciency along with the ability to read and write English. Your proven customer service skills and good telephone manners are coupled with the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, computerized, team environment. Previous warehousing experience would be an asset as would knowledge of the handling of dangerous goods and WHMIS regulations. The successful candidate’s compensation package will include a competitive salary, a comprehensive beneďŹ ts package and excellent potential for career advancement. Applicants are to forward their resume by Sept 14th to: Acklands-Grainger Inc. Attn: Scott Macready Email Address: macreadys@agi.ca Fax Number: 250-364-2527 Mailing Address: 3010 Hwy Drive, Trail, BC V1R 2T3 Acklands - Grainger Inc. ensures equality in the recruitment and selection process by making employment decisions based on qualiďŹ cations, relevant experience, knowledge and capability, demonstrated skills and accomplishments. We thank you in advance for considering Acklands - Grainger Inc., but only those candidates being considered will be contacted. No agency solicitation or phone calls please. Come visit us at www.acklandsgrainger.com.
BC Transit, a provincial Crown Corporation, is seeking proposals from persons or companies to manage and operate the Transit Systems in the Kootenay Boundary, Castlegar and Area.
Proposals should be received at the address below no later than: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 The successful proponent will be responsible for operating the transit services according to the public timetable, managing the operations and maintenance personnel, maintaining the fleet, responding to public inquiries, and liaising with the local government and BC Transit. Transit vehicles for all services are provided. Proposal documents are available on line at BC Bid and BC Transit’s website. The contact person for this RFP is: Dee Mason, Corporate Procurement BC Transit, PO Box 610, 520 Gorge Road East Victoria, BC V8W 2P3 Telephone: (250) 995-5653 Email: procurement@bctransit.com 2228
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WANTED: TICKETED “Bâ€? WELDERS, ELECTRICIANS AND MILLWRIGHTS International Forest Products Ltd. is looking for ticketed “Bâ€? Welder with Millwrighting experience, Electricians and Millwrights to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own and in a team environment. Applicants must be exible scheduling and trade lines.
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Interfor offers a competitive wage and beneďŹ ts package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement. Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by September 14, 2012 to Interfor’s front ofďŹ ce in Castlegar. Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax or email to: PO Box 3728, Castlegar, BC V1N 3W4 Fax #: (604) 422-3252 Email: taumi.mccreight@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Real Estate
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FRUITVALE, 106 Rosewood Drive. Saturday, Sept.8th, 8am-2pm. FRUITVALE, 1947 Eastview Street, Saturday, Sept.8, 9-2. No Early Birds. FRUITVALE, 2004 Old Salmo Road, Sat. Sept.8, 8am-1pm. Moving. Pool, pool table. FRUITVALE, 2190 Highway 3B, Sat. Sept.8, 8am-2pm. Furniture & household items. GLENMERRY #11 3080 Hwy Dr. Sat. Sept.8. 8am-3pm. Multi-family. No Early Birds. Behind the Trail Motel-look for balloons GLENMERRY, 3062 Laburnum Drive. Saturday, Sept.8th, 9am-2pm. GLENMERRY, 3120 Highway Drive. Saturday, Sept.8th, 9am - 12noon. Multi-family. GLENMERRY, 3645 Cottonwood Drive, Saturday, Sept.8, 8am-1pm GLENMERRY, 3761 Carnation Drive. Moving Sale. Sat. Sept 8. 8am-1. Coins, furniture, lamps, sports equipment, kitchen stuff, lots of odds ‘n ends.. GLENMERRY, 3917 Woodland Drive, Saturday, Sept.8th. GLENMERRY TOWNHOUSE, 3366 Laurel Cres. Sat. Sept.8, 9am-? Good Stuff! MONTROSE, 615 8th Avenue. Saturday, Sept.8th, 8am-2pm. ROSSLAND, 2023 Thompson Ave. Sept.8&9, 8am. Yard/ Moving sale. shop equipment/ Medi equipment 250-362-5050 SHAVERS BENCH, 2295 7th Ave. Saturday, Sept.8, 8am-?
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale 1 SET of snow tires-90%. on factory 2010 Ford Escape 17” rims, $700. 1 set of 16” rims off Equinox 2006, $200. 250364-8666 2 European Competition Air Rifles. 1 - 22Col. European Take Down Air Rifle. 250.231.5732. Chesterfield & Love Seat. Good condition. 250.368.3969 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
MUSIC TEACHERS wanted for guitar, voice, piano, etc. Must be creative and inspiring. Ph.778-476-5917. Visit Maeve Lily School of Music on Facebook. Lesson inquiries welcome.
3563 Highway Drive, Trail 4 BR, 1.5 bath, fireplace, rec room, U/G sprinklers, pond. Immaculate in & out with lovely landscape and only steps to Glenmerry School.
Country estate in town, 4 bedroom family home, 1 acre view property, quiet street. Will consider smaller trade.
Drive by and take a look. Private sale by appointment only.
Cell 250-231-0359
ROSSLAND BRAND new, 4bdrm. European heating, very energy efficient. $150. per sq. ft. 250-368-7972 or rosslandbuilder.com
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$319,900
Beaver Falls
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A great family home on 5 acres with a creek alongside. Finished up and down with super views. Call your realtor today!
$599,000
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 8 | noon - 2:00pm
772 Shakespeare, WarÀeld
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$165,000
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Glenmerry Beautiful 3 bedroom home plus a loft on a huge 105x100 lot on the riverbank in Glenmerry. Fantastic location & stunning views!
$279,000
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$110,000 $129,900
Meticulously cared for family home. HW Áoors, updated kitchen & bath, fenced yard. Check it out!
$189,000
Trail
T LO AT FL
$159,900
Nice 3 bdrm home on a large corner lot. Flay yard, fully fenced, great for kids and pets. A must see.
Beautiful new custom kitchen, spa like main bath, large deck overlooking the valley, 5 bdrms, 3 baths. All of this on 2.79 acres. Great value!
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Waneta
$249,000
A great family home on over half an acre. Unbelievable views and privacy! Great parking, huge shop and large, covered deck. Call today!
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This 4 bdrm, 2 bath home sits on a 1/4 acre site. Super property w/ swimming pool, gorgeous gardens, hot tub. Check this one out!
Awesome location, awesome views! Be sure to see this family home that backs onto greenspace!
$335,000
This family home has room for everyone, pluss all the toys with a garage & 2 carports
$189,000 ’ ITE
Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27
Shavers Bench Custom designed home! Open plan living, kitchen built for a chef complete with S/S appliances, covered patio, corner lot. None compare!
Dawn Rosin ext 24 Tom Gawryletz ext 26
$238,900
Denise Marchi ext 21 Keith DeWitt ext 30
Recently painted, new Áooring & large yard backing onto Erie Creek makes this the perfect place to call home. In-law suite down.
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Columbia Heights
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Probably the best house for the money in our marketplace. Great condition inside & out. Call today!
Ross Spur
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A fantastic rural setting for this large family home on 2.5 acres, Excellent condition throughout. Call on this one today!
Miral Heights
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‘Better than new’ describes this 4 bdrm quality home on an unbelievable lot in Miral Heights. Beautiful Ànishing inside & out.
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Spotless 2 bdrm home with great views & ample parking. Don’t miss this one!
Salmo
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$188,900
Glenmerry
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$265,500
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3 bedroom updated half duplex close to the elementary school. Great starter or investment.
Thinking of downsizing or buying your Àrst house? Here’s a great home with new windows, roof, kitchen & furnace.
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Fruitvale
Fruitvale
For Sale By Owner
www.allprorealty.ca
Glenmerry
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1346 Brewster Shavers Bench
$199,000
250-368-5000
Trail 3,000 sq.ft. family home located on 49.38 acres with amazing river views.
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1148 Bay Ave, Trail
Stunning home and acreage in a beautiful location on Columbia Gardens Road. 10 Acres of horse property with a gorgeous 4 bedroom house and large shop.
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Drop in to 1163 Cedar Ave or email your photo, information and Mastercard or Visa number to nationals@trailtimes.ca 250-368-8551 ext 204
Fruitvale
R PE Y SU PERT O PR
Solid three bedroom family home on 22 acres, just outside Fruitvale. Separate barn, woodshed and chicken coop. Check this one out!
Beautiful 6.37 acre parcel on the edge of Montrose with large 4 bdrm home. Gorgeous property with tons of privacy.
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Deadline: 2 days prior to publication by 11am. The Trail Daily Times will continue to publish straight birth announcements free of charge - as always
All Pro Realty Ltd.
Real Estate BY OWNER $162,000 2 BD/1BA Beautiful Bungalow, Grand Forks. Enjoy a wonderful yard with a Mountain View, great neighborhood. View on ComFree listing is at: http://comfree.com/333850
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135 9th Ave
Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug. appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call : 1-780-566-0707
WINTER TIRES FOR SALE 2 Winguard on steel rims 3/4 tread 205-65 R15 94T $100 for the pair • Crib mattress (great condition) $20 • Old TV’S $20 each (working just fine) Call 250-362-7681 after 5pm or 250-231-2174
Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc. Available now: 250-863-3082
Receive a 2x3 birth included announcement for only $29.99 HST
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Montrose
GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay
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It’s a lifestyle. This home is located on 3.69 acres with over 600’ of creek side. Close to 5 golf courses, ski hill & recreation. Fish & camp on your own property!
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CLASSIFIEDS Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Ask us about our Free Rent option! Please cal 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FRUITVALE, D/T, reno’d 1bd. NP. Ref.req. $525./mo. Avail. Sep10. call/ text 604-788-8509
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TABLE Mtn.Condos, Warfield, 2bd. NS,NP, parking, laundry rm, ref. req. $750. incl. electricity. Avail. Oct.1. 250-3643978 for application&interview.
W.TRAIL, 2bdrm., tiny yard, close Downtown. $750. 250368-6075
TRAIL, 1bdrm., 1 block Downtown, large fenced yard, suitable for dog. $595. 250368-6076 TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WARFIELD, 1bdrm. furnished Condo, $625./mo. 250-3683566
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Homes for Rent ANNABLE, 2bd. full bsmt., carport, nice yard, f/s, w/d, n/s, n/p. $750./mo. Available Sept.15th. 250-365-5003 BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com ROBSON Cute, Clean Updated 1 Bdrm House deck, carport, shed, garden $850/mth 250-304-2944 ROSSLAND 3bdrm, 2 1/2bth, close to schools. 250-3629005 Rossland-Furnished Rentals: nightly, weekly, monthly:visit MountainTownProperties.ca or 250-368-7556 SUNNINGDALE. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen w 6 appls, full basement and inground pool. N/S, N/P, references reqd. Available Oct 1st. 780-238-2854
W. TRAIL 2 bdr Hardwood 9 ft ceilings New windows Full basement W/D/DW Clean & comfortable. Flat lot & carport. NS-NP. References. $850. 250-231-4832. Oct. 1
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BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com
2001 24ft. Citation M.home w/3 solar panels, 60,000kms. Also towable 2002 Chev Tracker, 111,000kms. $36,995 will sell separately 250-368-5749
**WANTED** Looking for small short box truck camper or camperette in good shape. Phone 250-6938883, leave message.
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Townhouses Edgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850.Avail.Oct1.250-368-5908 GLENMERRY, Clean 3bd townhouse, covered parking, F/S, D/W, central air. NS, No Pets . $925/mo. 250-367-9607 after 4pm GLENMERRY TOWNHOUSE 3Bd., new floor, windows, paint&roof.$900.604-552-8806
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1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC $12,000.00 invested $8000 OBO Call 250-362-7681 or Cell 250-231-2174 email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com 4 more information & to view
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1st Trail Real Estate
www.coldwellbankertrail.com 1252 Bay Avenue, TRAIL (250) 368-5222
OPEN HOUSES Host: Fred
MLS# K215313
Sat, Sept 8, 2012 11-1pm 845 Burns Avenue Warfield $269,900
Host: Fred
MLS# K215569
Sat, Sept 8, 2012 1-3pm 620 Dickens Street Warfield $159,900
nd Rossla Beauty
Host: Patty
MLS# K214923
Sat, Sept 8, 2012 11-1pm 806 Wordsworth Ave Warfield $249,900
MLS# K205510
Rossland $359,900
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
s 2 Suite
MLS# K215314
MLS# K214846
Fruitvale $330,000
Rossland $297,000
Trail $259,900
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Vendor ted Motiva
PRICED TO SELL
MLS# K214156
MLS# K214881
MLS# K214582
MLS# K211391
Fruitvale $409,000
Montrose $359,000 ul Beautif le gda Sunnin
MLS# K213040
Trail $479,000
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MLS# K214955
MLS# EXCLUSIVE
MLS# K213216
Christina Lake $1,500,000
See! A Must
MLS# K215394
Trail $226,000
Trail $219,900
Trail $169,000
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
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Trail $152,500
Trail $139,900
Trail $129,900
Warfield $120,000
Trail $119,500
Trail $105,000
Fruitvale $104,000
Gerry McCasky 250-231-0900
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
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Friday, September 7, 2012 Trail Daily Times
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MONDAY/TUESDAY HOROSCOPE By Francis Drake For Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A female family member, possibly your mother, will stir your sympathies today. Do whatever you can to help someone if he or she needs your assistance. (Remember the Golden Rule.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might spend a lot of time daydreaming or woolgathering today. Your imagination is off in never-never land dreaming about what might be possible in the future. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re very tempted to spend money on luxury and elegant items today. The bottom line, of course, is whether you can afford these items. Don’t go into debt. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you particularly sympathetic to the needs of others. You have a desire to please, and you also want to help anyone in need.
LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today you are willing to put the needs and wants of others before your own. Just call it a Mother Teresa influence. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It will be a rewarding experience for you if you can work with nonprofit organizations or charitable societies to make the world a better place. You want to make a difference if you can. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Certain details of your private life will be made public today, and they will reveal how sympathetic you are about something. There’s nothing wrong with others seeing your soft, gentle heart. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your appreciation of beauty is heightened today; therefore, give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful places. Visit parks, museums, art galleries, architectural buildings and pristine nature.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might join forces with others to share something with someone who is less fortunate. Make sure you have all your facts before you make a commitment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone close to you will appeal to your sympathy today. Naturally, it’s good for you to respond with unaffected interest and generosity. Just make sure their appeal is genuine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) If you can help a co-worker today you will, and this is a good thing. After all, what goes around comes around. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You are in touch with your muse today. This is why you should grab any opportunity to express your creativity. Romance is particularly tender and sweet. YOU BORN TODAY You are intelligent. You have a fine, discriminating mind.
You appreciate subtleties that others fail to see. Challenges don’t scare you. You sense what others want, and you have your finger on the pulse of the public. You’re very private about your personal life. In the year ahead, a major change might take place, perhaps something as significant as what occurred around 2003. Birthdate of: Adam Sandler, actor; Michelle Williams, actress; Mario Batali, restaurateur/celebrity chef. For Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It will please you to do everything in your power to get better organized today. No doubt you will ask others to assist you in this project. “Hey, you!” TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a playful, prankish, flirtatious day! Enjoy sports, movies, picnics, playful times with children, romantic liaisons with lovers and the chance to express your creative talents. Yay! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family discussions will be vigorous but productive today. Look for repairs that will make a noticeable difference at home. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You are such a vigorous, convincing communicator
today; this is a great day for those of you who sell, market, write, teach or act. You will mean what you say and say what you mean! LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Trust your moneymaking ideas. You will be able to persuade others to go along with your ideas mainly because you believe in them wholeheartedly. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Whatever you say to others today, they will buy it whole hog. That’s because the Sun and Mercury are both lined up in your sign. Who can resist you? LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your powers of focus are very strong today, which means any research that you do will be highly worthwhile. You’ll find whatever you’re looking for, no question. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) All group meetings will be memorable and successful today, because you will easily express your ideas. In fact, you might be the leader of the pack! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You will make a strong impression on bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs today, no question. They can see that you are intent on getting what you want. (Expect success.)
SATURDAY’S CROSSWORD
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a great day for study. It’s also a great time to promote your ideas in publishing and the media or anything related to higher education, medicine and the law. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is the day to defend your best interests if you have disputes about insurance matters, inheritances or shared property. You’re not going to back down! PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Conversations with friends and partners definitely will be lively today. Don’t try to push yourself too hard, because others will push back! (Oh, yeah.) This is definitely a twoway street. YOU BORN TODAY You value history, tradition and the proper way of doing things. You are always reliable yet surprisingly flexible. You also are practical. You are dedicated to your craft, and you strive to create harmony and balance in your life. Many of you have a secret “inner” life. Your year ahead will be wonderfully social, and relationships will blossom. Birthdate of: Colin Firth, actor; Coco Rocha, fashion model; Ryan Phillippe, actor. (c) 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Is Redstone really building new homes from $339,000 net hst. in Rossland?
YES Who is buying? People just like you. Young families,
The Views Are Incredible!
retiree’s and empty nester’s.
Why a new home at Redstone? 10 year warranty, Energy EfďŹ cient, Golf Course view lots available, Back door access to kilometers of Trails, Cross country Skiing in Winter.
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1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail
$189,500
TRAIL TREASURE... This amazing 3 bdrm character home is privately situated, yet a short walk to town. Great oak flooring, main floor laundry, large dining and living room with custom fireplace. The views are gorgeous. Low maintenance yard and covered parking. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
••••••••• Adventure waits at your door.
1200 2nd Ave & 1352 Taylor St. Trail
$189,000
Opportunity is knocking! Not only do you buy a cute and cozy 2 bdrm home, but at this amazing price you also purchase a separate approx 250 sq. ft. building. This building is perfect for a home based business, a studio, a shop or whatever needs you may have. Call now! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
202 Kootenay Avenue, Tadanac
309 – 12th Avenue, Genelle
$319,000
2438 Thompson Avenue, Rossland
$299,000
This family home has a terrific floor Immaculate Rancher with over 2500 sq. plan with large living and dining rooms, ft. of space on the main floor! Tastefully sun-room, large kitchen, master bdrm with renovated offering 3 bdrms, hobby room, ensuite on main and 3 bdrms and den up. office, huge living room, large master with The plumbing and electrical have been en-suite, above ground pool and hot tub, updated. Don’t miss viewing this terrific carport, and RV parking on 0.95 flat acres. property This is a fantastic package! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
$239,000
4 bdrm home freshly painted inside and out, new flooring, lots of windows, hardwood floors, central vac, a/c, original claw foot tub, newer electrical panel and plumbing. Quick possession available! Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE Saturday Sept 8 11am-1pm
3245 Lilac Crescent, Trail
$209,900
Located on one of Trail’s most beautiful blocks, this home offers 3 bdrms, huge living room, hardwood floors, and a family/ recreation room downstairs. Property offers a back yard with plenty of room for the children to run and play together with a mature garden area. Call Art (250) 368-8818
SOLD
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ICE NEW PR
1506 Park Street, Rossland $389,000 36 Moller Road, Fruitvale
129 – 12th Avenue, Genelle
10 Acres of Raw Land - Build your dream ranch within city limits - Bring your offer.
$195,000
WOW! 3+bdrm 2 bath open concept, stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops, heated floors, hot tub, covered patio, sun deck, new roof, fire pit, double carport, u/g sprinklers on.38 acres - it’s all here!
Recently remodelled bath, laminate floor, wood-burning fireplace, deck, fruit trees, single car garage, room for all the toys! Priced well under assessed value! Plenty of elbow room here and only minutes away from Trail or Castlegar.
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Tonnie (250)-365-9665
$349,000
Violin Lake Road, Trail
SOLD
$155,000
2480 St. S Paul Street, S Rossland $269,000
Call Mary A (250) 521-0525
Call Terry 250-231-1101
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE For additional R ESOURCES WE DO! information and photos on all of our listings, please visit
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Tonnie Stewart ext 33 Cell: 250-365-9665 tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
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260 – 8th Avenue, Montrose $119,000
4 bdrm/2 bath property on 0.46 acre lot. Million dollar views! This home has been Top and bottom are currently rented. This completely gutted to the studs and ready for property includes - 200 amp service - newer your ideas. Home may be restored or taken windows, upgraded plumbing - single garage down to build a new beautiful home. Ideal for - newer roof. Call now! modular. “Vendor Motivated�. Call Darlene (250) 231-0527 or Ron (250) 368-1162
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Darlene Abenante ext 23
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Cell: 250-231-0264
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Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
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