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MLA says Liberals’ budget ‘abandons’ its responsibilities BY TIMOTHY SCHAFER

have to pay in the future ... It’s a legacy that they are destroyThose with abandonment ing for this province.” issues better not crack open She pointed to the crisis the B.C. Liberals pre-election facing School District 20 budget. (Kootenay Columbia)—as The budget is rife with the board prepares to cut underfunded eletwo schools from ments and disits commun“We know the regarded issues ities to balance issues going on such as health its budget—as an care and edu- with education in example of how the cation, says was not this constituency province West Kootenayhearing the plight and there is Boundary MLA and pleas from Katrine Conroy. school districts nothing for us.” She said people and not increasing MLA KATRINE CONROY should feel abanfunding for educadoned by their tion. government after Finance “We know the issues going Minister Mike de Jong handed on with education in this condown the province’s latest fiscal stituency and there is nothing roadmap, marginally increas- for us,” Conroy said. “How do ing funding to health care, and you justify (no increased fundignoring struggling school dis- ing)? I just don’t see it.” tricts with no new funding. Conroy expected more Promised as a balanced transparency and honesty in budget when it was delivered the budget as the province Tuesday in the provincial legis- committed to increase spendlature, the document also con- ing by 1.5 per cent, but also tains cuts to all of the “dirt” elected to bump up Medical ministries near and dear to Services Plan premiums by West Kootenay residents: for- four per cent in January. estry, mining and the environThe critic for seniors and ment. long term care pointed to mar“It’s like the Liberals have ginal increases to health care as abandoned the stewardship of indicative of the government’s the land that is just so critical misplaced priorities, and lack for our future,” Conroy said. of concern for rural areas like “It’s like they’ve abandoned our the West Kootenay-Boundary. children’s and our grandchilThe province has indicated dren’s future by giving up on there will be health care spendour land and our resources. ing increases of 2.3. 2.7 and 2.2 They have deferred accounts per cent over the next three into the future that we will years, but the small increasTimes Staff

Footprints in snow lead to missing teenager

BY GUY BERTRAND Times Staff

A 19-year-old Castlegar teen has been found after a four-night stint in the mountainous area north of the Nancy Greene junction. Jessie Wright was last seen Saturday afternoon in Castlegar and the RCMP issued a missing person report Monday morning. The four-day ordeal came to

es essentially act as a “cut” to health care funding, said Conroy, as the region struggles to maintain the overburdened services it has. “We have issues with people trying to get access, home support and get surgery ... and for them to cut now it is of great concern,” she said. “Nobody in this area expects to have everything at our regional hospital. They expect to go to Vancouver or Kelowna for some things. But you expect the basics. And when I hear people waiting for basic things that is a concern.” De Jong said Tuesday there will be a one per cent increase in corporate income tax, on top of carbon tax on fossil fuels and the end of the harmonized sales tax that provided input tax credits. And there will be tax increases. Beginning January, 2014, the personal income tax rate on income above $150,000 will increase by 2.1 per cent to 16.8 per cent from 14.7 per cent. Tobacco taxes will increase by $2 per carton effective Oct. 1. However, there will be a one-time $1,200 grant for children born after Jan. 1, 2007, to be deposited directly into a Registered Education Savings Plan. As well, there will be an early childhood refundable tax credit created for families with children under six worth up to $660, starting in April 2015. The tax credit is expected to cost $146 million in its first year.

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Edward Stzukie (left) and Grayden Fennel waved in the late arrivals at Sunshine Children’s Centre on Wednesday. The B.C. government waved in its 2013 budget on Tuesday, which allotted $76 million over three years to be invested in the creation of new childcare spaces.

a happy conclusion Wednesday morning when an RCMP helicopter spotted footprints near a trail that led to a cabin. RCMP members were flown to the cabin where Wright was located. Sgt. Laurel Mathew of the Castlegar RCMP said it was a “stroke of luck” that Wright stumbled across the cabin, where he was able to rest and dry his

clothes. Although initial reports stated he might be headed north, Matthew said it was timely tip that enabled the search to focus on the rail trail between Castlegar and Grand Forks. “Out of the blue a lady called and said she saw him down by Celgar,” explained Mathew. The Celgar plant is near the start of the Trans-Canada Trail

that connects Castlegar to Grand Forks. According to the police report, Wright was walking along the trail when he took a wrong trail and got lost. RCMP and local Search and Rescue personnel focused their search on that region but weather and darkness hampered the ground and air search. See TEEN, Page 3

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TRAIL –After upwards of 70 years in Trail, St. John’s Ambulance (SJA) is closing its Trail branch and disbanding its local first-aid Brigade, citing a diminished volunteer-base as the primary reason for the branch closure -

“We have a number of St.-JohnAmbulancecertified providers throughout the region who will continue to deliver the high-quality courses people have come to expect from SJA.” CAROL PILON

but never think that means they’re turning their backs on the Kootenays. “Of course we’ll still be delivering programs in the

Kootenays with a new partner provider, Domcor Health Safety and Security, to service Trail, Castlegar, Nelson and area,” said SJA director of operations Carol Pilon. Domcor will also be providing sponsorship funding to maintain the therapy dog program in the region “We have a variety of St-JohnAmbulance-certified partner providers (Safety Net Security, Staying Alive, Ghost Rider and College of the Rockies) throughout the region who will continue to deliver the high-quality courses people have come to expect from SJA.” The move, she said, should streamline customer service. “We’re committed to our staff and volunteers in the region – and to the region itself,” Pilon said. Therapy Dog Services will continue as an offshoot of the Vernon program. She also said both current Trail staffers, instructor Billie Padavell and branch manager Kyra Hoggan, will both be

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Gerry Rempel is the Brigade Superintendent for the local St. John’s Ambulance. The Trail branch closed on Tuesday. continuing their relationships with SJA in other capacities. However, the local first-aid Brigade that served the area for more than 70 years will be disbanded. Trail’s own Mel Begley served as a first aid attendant with the Brigade for as many as 35 years, after getting involved with first aid through his job at Cominco, and he said it’s always been feast or famine when it came to recruiting volunteers. “At one time, years ago, we had maybe a dozen members on the board, then it dwindled down to three or four,” said the 87-year-old SJA volunteer, adding he’s sad to see the Brigade

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stand down, but he doesn’t regret a moment of time spent in their service. “There were times when it was pretty much just me and Don (Nutini, also a decades-long Brigade and Branch Executive Committee volunteer) going to every event.” These events included everything from Trail Smoke Eaters games to Silver City Days, Winterfest, the annual Terry Fox Run, and even high school events throughout the area. Current Brigade Superintendent Gerry Rempel said he, too, is sad to see this turn of events, but remains committed to St John Ambulance – the organization itself,

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and the values for which it stands. “I’d also like to thank everyone who put time in with the Brigade or Branch Executive Committee; all the businesses that worked with and supported us over the years, all the organizations we were able to help and, finally, all the SJA staff I got to work with.” It’s a sentiment which Pilon agrees whole-heartedly. “We’re incredibly grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm the community has shown us, that has kept our organization in the Kootenays for almost three-quarters of a century,” she said. “I think the take-away message is to remember is that, while we’re closing the physical branch itself, we’re not going anywhere. We’ll continue to work to in, and with, the Kootenays – hopefully for decades to come.” For more information, contact Vernon Branch manager Jeff Nelson at 250-5454200 (jnelson@bc.sja. ca) or Domcor Health Safety and Security at 1-888-636-6267.

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Nomination period open for Trail-Warfield Citizen of the Year Award By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

Maybe there is a friend, neighbour or coworker who has been a tireless volunteer for the good of the community? If so, then the Knights of Columbus want to hear about it for its Trail-Warfield Citizen of the Year Award. Each year, since 1957, the award has been given to individuals or organizations that have contributed to the community. The committee looks at those with an exceptional record of community service. “We are looking for an allaround volunteer,” said committee member, Brian Volpatti. “Most don’t just do one thing, they volunteer at a variety of different places.”

The annual ceremony is slated for May 7, the first special activity leading into the 50th annual Silver City Days celebration. Any resident of Trail or Warfield, or any organization serving these communities; can be nominated, explained Volpatti. “You don’t have to ask the person,” he said. “Once they are selected, we will approach him or her.” Nomination forms can be picked up at the City of Trail office; the Village of Warfield; the Trail and District Public Library; or the Trail and Warfield branches of Kootenay Savings Credit Union. Nominations are being accepted until April 12. Last year, Margaret Taylor was honoured with the Trail-Warfield Citizen of the Year Award.

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Teen tired but otherwise healthy FROM PAGE 1 “Then another fellow, who was out quadding, called and said he saw a set of footprints in the snow,” explained Mathew. The search resumed Wednesday morning and the helicopter pilot spotted the

footprints. Mathew said Wright spent the night at the cabin on Tuesday but simply walked and rested during the three previous nights. “He had the sense to rest for a while and keep walking,” she

said, adding the depth of the snow made walking a difficult task. “He is exhausted, cold, hungry, and very stiff from walking through very deep snow for over three days, but it appears he will be fine.”

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duction or sales of Teck Trail Operations.” 5N Plus spokesman Jean Mayer, said that with in a few months, production will move south of the border, to Utah. “Being close to resources was a good thing for 5N,” he said. ‘But consolidating our activities will not affect services or affect revenue that was coming from the Trail facilities.” The Trail company began as Firebird Electronics in 1991, after Johnson-Matthey dissolved operations at Cominco Electronic Materials Group in Trail, and also moved south, to Spokane. Firebird made its mark specializing in the blending of metals that are grown into crystals. Sold as small

discs, the wafers have semiconducting properties and are capable of “seeing” heat. “Firebird Electronics, which became 5N Plus, has been a local success story,” said VaelliWorosz. “They were a local customer for some specialty metals produced at Trail Operations.” Vanelli-Worosz said that the company helped to diversify the local area economy. In 2011, after a $10 million investment from 5N Plus, and a new location, the Trail facility continued to make fiveinch indium antiminide wafers, which retail for $5,000 each. New crystal growth apparatuses and purification equipment had been set up in the new facility.

Teck mum on fate of supply contract with 5N Plus Times Staff

On the heels of 5N Plus announcing the closing of its Trail operation, Teck Metals would not comment on the future of its contract with the high tech division. The mining giant served as the supplier of specialized metals to the Quebec-based company. “Our contract terms with 5N are confidential, so I am not able to specifically address that question,” Carol VanelliWorosz, communications manager for Teck Metals Ltd., said via e-mail. “While we are disappointed to hear the 5N Plus Trail facility it closing,” she said. “We do not anticipate there will be any effect on the pro-

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The president of the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has called out the Prince Rupert school district for banning T-shirts containing section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, claiming the decision approaches the level of farce. “The school district’s decision to ban free speech about free speech reminds us of a badly-written comedy sketch. But this isn’t an Air Farce skit, it’s a troubling violation of teachers’ constitutional right to free expression,” said Lindsay Lyster, president of the BCCLA. The letter refers to the district boycotting T-shirts displaying a play on the famous Shakespeare line “2(b) of not 2(b)?” on the front, while referencing text from Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including 2(b) freedom of

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Prince Rupert teacher Caren Rennie and Prince Rupert and District Teachers’ Union President Joanna Larson showcase the T-shirt that was banned from the district. expression on the back. “In considering the Shakespearean questions posed on the front of the T-shirt, the school board has evidently decided that “not 2(b) is the answer. That answer is not only wrong, but is in violation of Canada’s

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PEOPLE Bill passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 9/13 at Trail Regional Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jean Anne Stephens. Together they raised 5 children on their acreage in Robson BC: Darryl (Tammy), Michael (Dawn), Stephanie, Clinton (grandchildren: Meleigha and Austin) and Cody (Kimberly). He is also survived by his sister June (Bill) Everden and brother Reg (Jean) along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Les, mother Lillian, and sister Ellen. A memorial service was held at the Castlegar Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Friday Feb 15/13. The family wishes to thank Dr. Dave Larocque, Dr. Keith Prestige, Dr. Brenda Trenholme, Dr. Roy Livingston, Dr. Purcell and the many nurses and care team professionals at Trail Regional Hospital and Kelowna General. They have also appreciated the loving support from all their dear friends and family.

OBITUARIES PALSSON (FORMERLY COWELL), JENNY — August 3, 1939 (Walton-on-Thames, UK) – February 18, 2013 (Trail, BC). Jenny was a well-known writer on local history as well as a community librarian and preschool teacher in Rossland. After first visiting the Kootenays in 1960, she moved from England with her family in 1974. Jenny was an extraordinarily active volunteer in many groups such as the Trail Historical Society and Rossland Hospital Auxiliary. Jenny was an avid and talented knitter and loved music, reading, photography and natural history. She will be remembered for her positive outlook and innate curiosity. Jenny is survived by husband Court Palsson; sister June Eke of Surrey, UK; daughters Elspeth (Michael) of Montreal and Morag (Greg) of Ottawa; and son Sean of Cortes Island along with his children Erin, Leif, Nahanni, Esunda and Elijah and his granddaughter Mataiya. Jenny was predeceased by husband Tony Cowell. At Jenny’s request no service will be held. Donations in Jenny’s memory may be made to the BC SPCA at 7700 Hwy 3B Trail, BC, V1R 4X2 or online at www.spca.bc.ca/trail. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die.

More Canadians say they’ll work past 66: poll THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO Economic uncertainty and poor financial planning are being cited as key reasons why a majority of Canadians surveyed in a new poll say plans to retire by age 66 are more of a fantasy than a reality. Sun Life Financial’s annual Unretirement Index poll, released Wednesday, found that only 27 per cent of respondents believe they’ll retire by 66, a nearly 50 per cent decline from the previous year. And, for the first time since the insurance giant began this poll five years ago, it found that the number of Canadians who plan on retiring by 66 is nearly equal to the proportion that plan on working full-time past the age of 66 - 26

per cent. Another 32 per cent of respondents said they anticipate doing part-time work past 66, and 15 per cent said they remain undecided. “I think the financial crisis has had a lot of impact on people’s household balance sheets, the low-interest environment for sure has had an impact on people’s savings and projections but really the realization is that people are living longer and longer,” said Kevin Dougherty, president of Sun Life Financial Canada. “So you put all those things together and a lot of people are increasingly saying they’re going to have to stay in the workforce that much longer.” The survey found that 63 per cent of

those polled said they need to work past 66 out of necessity, compared with 37 per cent who said it will be because they want to. Based on a separate survey of 15,000 consumers in 15 markets around the world, global bank HSBC concluded that, on average, people expect to run out of retirement savings just over half-way into their retirement. HSBC said average retirement is expected to last 18 years globally and 19 years in Canada, while average retirement savings are expected to last for just 10 years globally and 11 years in Canada. The global survey was done in July and August 2012 for HSBC by Cicero Consulting and released on Wednesday, one of

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Former minister served under Trudeau THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Eugene Whelan, a folksy farmer in a green Stetson who spent a dozen years as Canada’s flamboyant minister of agriculture, has died at the age of 88. Kirk Walstedt, a longtime friend said Whelan died Tuesday night from complications from a stroke. Whelan served as the Liberal MP for Essex-Windsor in southwestern Ontario from 1962 until 1984. He served as agriculture minister under then-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau from 1972 through 1984, except for nine months in 1979-80 when the Conservatives took office. Walstedt said Whelan would often say he was one of the few cabinet ministers Trudeau could send to Western Canada who would be respected and liked. Walstedt said that Whelan’s legacy as agriculture minister

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n last week’s Throne Speech, the B.C. government committed to make life more affordable for young people by investing in child care. Prioritizing new public spending for younger generations make sense now because young people’s wages are down 13 per cent compared to the mid1970s, even though they are twice as likely to have a post-secondary education. With lower incomes, they must pay home prices that are 150 per cent higher than a generation ago. Regrettably, Tuesday’s budget delivered almost no increase for young people. The child care announcement made allocates an extra two dollars and 40 cents per young person next year. Interestingly, the same budget added $1.6 billion to medical care spending over two years – spending which primarily benefits the generation of retirees, adding more than $1,000 a year per British Columbian over 65. The problem is, annual government spending per retiree is already around $45,000 in B.C., compared to just $12,000 per British Columbian under age 45.

In response, the Generation Squeeze Campaign, supported by a large network of partners from business, labour, social services, and the academy asks government to narrow the generational spending gap slightly by increasing expenditures on younger generations from $12,000 to $13,000 – a thousand dollars per young person. Tuesday’s budget did the reverse. It added more than a thousand dollars per retiree, leaving younger citizens further behind. By widening the generational spending gap, the budget fails to address how B.C. is now the least affordable jurisdiction for young people in the country. The province has become unaffordable, because “B.C. young people suffer the largest reduction in household incomes of any province since the mid-1970s, along with the greatest increase in housing prices,” observes Stephen Butz, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver, and an advisor to the Gen Squeeze campaign. Adjusting for inflation, the average price of housing in 1976 was $209,000 in B.C. Today, it is over $561,000.

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The B.C. Liberal and NDP parties have both said that the province cannot afford $10/day child care, which is key to narrowing the generational spending gap. “But building this program would only raise spending per young person to $12,500,” observes Anita Huberman, the CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade and another advisor to the Gen Squeeze campaign. “This is affordable while still leaving spending on retirees around its current level,” she adds. Given the spending announcements, we need to ask: why $1.5 billion is unaffordable for $10/day child care when more than that amount was available to add to medical care? This question is fundamental now when B.C. already

spends around $28 billion a year on medical care. It’s more relevant still when we read international comparisons that show Canada spends more money per person on medical care than most countries, only to achieve average or below-average health outcomes. Truth is, the time has come to question the value of any further medical care increases until we grapple with the research that shows the additional spending hasn’t built the long-term community care needed by our aging family members so they spend less time inside of hospitals and which shows the same medical care increases have cannibalized spending on younger generations. Regrettably, this is not yet a debate between the two main rivals in the upcoming provincial election. Instead, both the B.C. Liberals and NDP are striving for campaign success by adding more inefficient medical care spending on the backs of young people, while claiming the cupboard is empty when it comes to investing in those young people. The result? This budget

decision pits spending on the health of parents and grandparents against investing in their kids and grandchildren. By dividing generations this way, we make it far harder for young families to afford enough time at home with their children, and harder for young families to make enough time for the labour market because they can’t find or afford child care services. A large network of partners have come together under banner of the Generation Squeeze Campaign to make the generational spending gap a key issue in the upcoming election (see gensqueeze. ca). The campaign aims to give all generations a chance, including Gens X, Y and Millennial. A chance to deal with lower wages, higher living costs, environmental change and an imbalance in government spending without compromising the family they have, or the family they want. B.C.’s latest budget fails to deliver this chance. Dr. Paul Kershaw is a UBC Professor of Public Policy, and the Founder of the Gen Squeeze campaign.

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Trail native gets well-deserved honour Thanks go out to the Trail Times for running the picture of my nephew, Robert Richards, accepting his Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award (Trail Native Honoured, Trail Times Feb. 19). I was dismayed to see the Raeside cartoon (Free Diamond Jubilee Medal With Fill Up, Trail Times Feb. 19) run in the same edition; it diminishes the significance of his award. While there may be some questionable presentations of the medal in some areas, medals have been presented to some very deserving people in our community and my nephew is one of them. Please allow me to explain. Robert was born in Trail and grew up in the area. After graduating from high school, he joined the Canadian Army. Rob actively served in Bosnia and had some scary moments and close calls. During the Gulf war he re-mustered into the Medical Corp and served

as a medic in an American Army Hospital in Germany. During a UN Forces exercise, he received an injury that eventually resulted in a full medical discharge from the Army. Rob returned to Canada and went back to school, earning a degree in computer programing. He was hired by the Red Cross in Burnaby, where he utilized his medical and computer knowledge working on computerized medical equipment. He especially enjoyed working with and helping disabled veterans and children. The Variety Club approached the Red Cross in 2011 to ask if they could help a young quadriplegic boy. Rob designed and built a mouthpiece joystick for this child’s wheelchair, so he could play video games; one of the few things he is able to do. This boy was featured in the Variety Club Telethon of 2011. While working for the Red Cross, Rob was also approached

by a non-profit organization working in Guatemala and asked if he could please help them fix up donated electric wheelchairs for the disabled in that country. He gladly agreed and volunteered two weeks of his time to go down with them to Guatemala. He returned to Guatemala again the next year for another two weeks. These are just two examples of the volunteer work Rob has done. He once said to me that if he didn’t need to earn a living, he would volunteer all his time for projects such as these. Rob moved back to his home community of Trail last October and is now working with MEDIchair. Currently, he is trying to figure out if he will be able to return to Guatemala to volunteer again this fall, as he has been asked if he could please come again. Erna McCall Trail

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Shaw and Telus need a wake up call! These two companies are liars and thieves disguised in sheep’s clothing. Sure they make you feel all warm and fuzzy with the cute and cuddly but seriously pandering liars with nothing but your hard earned $$$ in their greedy hands. The past three and a half years have been a real eye opener for me running a computer business in the

Kootenays. Over the course of the years I saw thousands of computers in and out of our doors, mostly with viruses that could be avoidable and some problems which were much more sinister. But the one thing that I heard continuously was this, “the Internet speed suck.” So what to do? We need to ask these companies to give back and step up to the plate

and hit a home run for it’s bread and butter. Why do we tolerate this? Do you go to the gas station and pay $100 for gas and get only $20 in the tank? Please do tell me how many of you are happy with your internet speed? Can you e-mail me with your answer please to trailcomputers@gmail.com. Darryl Taylor Trail

Independent probe of RCMP required

An editorial from the Winnipeg Free Press The Human Rights Watch report on the allegations of RCMP abuses, criminal assaults and misconduct of aboriginal women and girls in northern British Columbia is compelling and disturbing. In 10 towns, the organization interviewed 42 women and eight girls who told stories of physical, sexual and verbal assaults by officers. Some allegations date back many years, others are recent. HRW’s findings came out of a wider inquiry into the disappearances and murders of women and girls along the notorious Highway of Tears, the stretch of Highway 16 between Prince Rupert and Prince George. The human-rights group is joining the call by the native associa-

tions for an unwieldy national inquiry into the violence against aboriginal women and girls, arising from the 600-odd cases of missing and murdered women across Canada. In the specifics of the serious allegations against RCMP in northern British Columbia, however, HRW makes the legitimate demand for an immediate investigation by a civilian-led body. The RCMP has asked that specifics of the allegations be turned over so it can investigate, but that is inappropriate. There is widely held distrust, HRW noted, of the force by the indigenous people. Some of the abuses catalogued in the report released last week spoke of assaults that occurred after women and girls called police for help. For years, there

have been allegations against police across Canada by advocacy groups collecting details and data of murdered and missing native women. This new report, however, is forceful in the mass of anecdotes from a confined geographical area. The group also spoke to seven current and former RCMP officers. The call for a national inquiry is not uniformly supported among advocates and victims’ families. The decision by Parliament to call an-all party review, with hearings across Canada, can prove useful if it reports in a timely manner on the circumstances of the missing and murdered, and police responses to calls for help. The Harper government referred the HRW report to the Commission for

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Jane Andison rockets down the slope on her way to a gold medal finish in Whitewater. The Red Mountain Racer will hope for similar results this weekend as the team hosts Teck U14 and U16 Giant Slalom races at Red Mountain.

RMR skiers stoked for GS event

Red to host zone Giant Slalom event BY TIMES STAFF Coming off great results in Whitewater, the Red Mountain Racers host B.C. Alpine’s Teck U16 and U14 zone Giant Slalom at Red this weekend, and look to duplicate last month’s march to the podium. Over 60 racers will compete, including 39 women and 29 men that will race down the mountain in two Giant Slalom events on each day Saturday and Sunday. Led by 13-year-old Jane Andison from Rossland, the 20 Red Mountain Racers posted 32 top-10 finishes, including nine gold medals, five silver, and four bronze at the White Water

event, Jan. 12-13. Andison swept all four races winning gold in each and looks to continue her run to the top of the podium, in spite of a few butterflies along the way. “I felt really nervous,” says the undefeated Andison, “but by the last race, I was really pumped and ready to go for it.” The young racer is asked by even younger racers what it is like to be on the podium for a ski race. “It is a great feeling and you feel like you’ve accomplished something special.” Andison like all racers will hit the hill for two races on Saturday and two on Sunday. “I just want to ski as aggressively as I can.” Meanwhile in Whistler, Red Mountain Racer Soleil

Patterson took seventh and eighth spot out of a field of 64 at the 33rd annual Bob Parson’s U16 B.C. Speed championship last week. It’s a great finish for the 14-year-old Rossland native, who also grabbed third in the team competition. RMR academy student Arina Rora placed first in the team combined race. RMR skiers hitting the slopes this weekend are Mattias Hoffman, Morgan Gash, Orion Humpherys, Vasily Koltsov, Daniel Larriu Altadill, Isacc Lunn, Noah Lunn, and Gavin Patterson. The girls team consists of Andison, Soleil Patterson, Samantha Gaul, Liene Groeger, Kaysa Panke, Sophia Rodyakin, Arina Rora, and September Stefani.

THE CANADIAN PRESS LA MOLINA, Spain - Canadian sit-skier Kimberly Joines captured a silver downhill medal at the Paralympic alpine world championships Wednesday, while teammate Chris Williamson won bronze in the men’s race for visually impaired skiers. Their performance topped a strong day for Canada’s team, which claimed three other top-10 finishes. Joines, from Rossland, finished in one minute 41.37 seconds, just threetenths of a second behind the winner Laurie Stevens of the U.S. Joines said she built on Tuesday’s training

run, which she won by more than two seconds.

“It definitely feels good getting my mojo back when it comes to speed.” KIMBERLY JOINES

“I was in a pretty confident space as my skiing has been getting better and better in the past couple of weeks,” said Joines, the 2009 world champion. “It definitely feels pretty good getting my mojo back when it comes to the speed.”

Williamson, a former world superG champion from Toronto, is making a comeback after missing two seasons with an injury. “It was a tough downhill for us, but I think we did very well comparatively,” said Williams who skis with guide Robin Femy of Mont-Tremblant, Que. “We’ve been improving in every run, so it’s what we can expect and all we can hope for.” Alexandra Starker of Calgary was seventh in the standing downhill, while Braydon Luscombe of Duncan, was ninth in the men’s standing downhill. Sit-skier Caleb Brousseau of Terrace was ninth.

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Basketball Rossland Secondary School will play host to the Kootenay single-A girls basketball championship Friday and Saturday. The top seeded RSS Royals senior girls basketball team will play Salmo, the eighth seed, on Friday at noon to kick off the event with Selkirk (4) versus Mt. Sentinel (5) at 1:40 p.m. The Royals are coming off a banner season with just one loss and four tournament titles including the J. L. Crowe championship, the Grand Forks tournament, the St. Ann’s Academy title in Kamloops, and most recently the Creston Valley championship earlier this month. Second-seeded Fernie plays seventh-seed Nakusp at 3:20 p.m. and Sparwood, the number three seed, play sixth seeded Grand Forks at 5 p.m.

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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks begin KIJHL playoffs against the Nelson Leafs on Friday and Saturday at the Beaver Valley Arena at 7:30 p.m. The Trail Smoke Eaters host the Penticton Vees at the Cominco Arena Saturday with the puck drop at 7:30 p.m.

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Aby Elwood (left) and Tess Markus celebrate gold medal wins with Greater Trail Swim Club coach Cody Flegel at the AA Short Course championship in Surrey .

GTSC duo mine gold

BY TIMES STAFF A pair of Greater Trail Swim Club (GTSC) swimmers tore through the water at the AA Short Course championships in Surrey earlier this month. Aby Elwood won gold in the 200-metre butterfly with a AAA time of two minutes 50.96 seconds along with a silver in her 100 fly. Tess Markus also mined gold in her 50-metre free with a time of 29.38 seconds. “It was just amazing performances by both girls,” said GTSC coach Cody Flegel. “They really stood up to the pressures of the big

meet racing and were able to go best times as well as bring home two gold medals.” AAA short course championships are coming up in Victoria BC at the end of February and the GTSC swimmers are swimming 25 to 30 hours a week in preparation for the meet, with the goal of achieving AAA times in order to qualify for the Nationals in Montreal in July. Anyone interested in joining the Greater Trail Winter Swim Club, whether for competitive, triathlon or masters divisions can email: trailwsc@gmail.com for more information.

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Smokies prep for final four against Vees ture remains murky as ever, especially at the bottom. Penticton, Merritt and West Kelowna have already booked their tickets to the post-season, but the fourth and final playoff spot remains open and available with three teams hot on the trail (pardon the pun). The Smokies had an opportunity to move into a share of fourth during last night’s game against Merritt (which I’m afraid

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hadn’t started at time of writing), and as we all found out at the start of the season, will play each of their final four games against first-place Penticton. That said, the road ahead for the fourthplace Salmon Arm SilverBacks (48 points) and the surging, sixthplace Vernon Vipers (43 points) is far from easy. Yes, both teams have games in hand on Trail, but games in hand count only when they result in points

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gained. The SilverBacks, amazingly, play their final home game of the regular season tomorrow (against Vernon no less), and wrap up with five straight games away from home including tough tests in Port Alberni, Merritt and Prince George. Vernon, meanwhile, has two games against Merritt, plus singles with the Vees and West Kelowna Warriors as part of their final seven fixtures. But what about tiebreakers? The BCHL states that in the event of level pegging at the end of the regular season, the first tiebreaker between teams is overall wins, which for the moment suits Trail well. The Smokies hold a one-win advantage over Salmon Arm and have recorded five more victories than the Vipers. All this remains moot, though, unless the Smoke Eaters are able to generate something positive from that four-pack with Penticton. The Smokies and Vees haven’t met since late November, but in two of the three prior

meetings Trail was able to generate some success. A 5-2 win here on Nov. 17 may well have been the best effort on home ice this season as the Smokies stormed out to a 3-0 lead inside nine minutes. That win was followed up with a wild rally at the South Okanagan Events Centre four days later that saw the Smoke Eaters nearly erase a five-goal deficit in the final ten minutes of the third period. Familiarity breeds contempt, and as the two teams dig deeper into this late-season series, who’s to say the Smokies can’t work out just what makes the defending national champs tick? We’ve seen numerous examples of Trail’s ability to play up to the level of their opponents this season, and no doubt this club will be fired up with a berth in the postseason still very much in the picture. Fasten your seatbelts Trail, it’s going to be a fun ride. Chris Wahl is the play-by-play voice of the Trail Smoke Eaters. Check out his blog at off-the-wahl. blogspot.ca

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hockey on the weekend. After losing its first game since Nov. 6 on Friday in a 2-1 defeat to St. Lawrence, many Quinnipiac fans wondered if it might be a blessing that the team finally dropped a game after going 21 games without a defeat. The Bobcats answered that question Saturday with a 2-1 win over Clarkson. Led by assistant captain’s Connor and Kellen Jones from Montrose and Trail native and former Smoke Eater Travis St. Denis the Bobcats clinched the Cleary Cup after Union beat Yale Friday, putting the Bulldogs out of contention. Quinnipiac was presented with the trophy following Saturday’s game, but no Bobcats lifted, held, or touched it. “I tried to explain to them that it is a different trophy we are trying to win,” said coach Rand Pecknold, referring to the NCAA title.

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everybody else. Now I feel nothing but guilt when I think about college. I want us to enjoy our time together as much as possible. I want Brianna to be my date for my senior prom, but I don’t want her to think I’m simply using her. It’s not true. She is the only person I want by my side. Annie, do you think it’s fair that we’re staying together now even though we’re most likely breaking up when I leave for college? I want the full college experience, and I know a long-distance relationship will be miserable, because Brianna and I argue constantly via text

honor. These friends were not particularly close to this co-worker, and this is the first death they have personally experienced. I know everyone deals with death in their own way, but they barely knew the co-worker who died. Our entire group of friends thinks this tattoo is a bad idea. We all want to say something, but don’t know what. -- Tattoo Troubles Dear Troubles: We think these two are looking for a way to honor their late coworker. If you can recommend a better tribute (e.g., working for a suicide prevention hotline, Survivors of Suicide, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, raising funds for suicide awareness), you could suggest it as being more meaningful. But ultimately, how they choose to decorate their bodies is up to them. Dear Annie: “No Longer Compatible”

said she isn’t attracted to her husband because he stopped bathing and has bad breath, a beer belly and sinus issues. Oddly enough, clairvoyance isn’t conferred with the vows. Has she actually told him what she wants from him? He may be relieved that

better hygiene can fix the issue. My second husband wore a size 54 belt. I pretended modesty and wanted the lights out, but really didn’t care to see his body. But he was an excellent lover because his most important

organ was his brain. He tried to please and was completely unselfconscious. -- Also Been Married to Buddha Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

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messages when we’re only 10 minutes away. Have I made the right decision? -- College Bound and Confused Dear College Bound: Whether or not to stay together until the end of the summer is up to Brianna, too. If she can handle it, wishing you well, it’s a solid idea, and you can plan to see each other over winter break. But if Brianna feels you are abandoning her, she may try to hold you hostage emotionally, pressuring you to alter your plans. That will only create hard feelings and resentment all around. Talk to Brianna and ask what she wants to do, but be firm about your future. Good luck. Dear Annie: Last June, a co-worker committed suicide. The staff and I were extremely devastated. No one saw it coming. Now, all these months later, two of my best friends at work have decided to get a tribute tattoo in this person’s

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Dear Annie: I am a senior in high school. I have been dating “Brianna” for 10 months. She graduated last year and attended a community college, but really had no ambition or motivation to be there. We spent last summer together, and I honestly fell head over heels in love with her. Here’s the problem. I have been accepted to many colleges out of town. It has always been my dream to go away to school. I told Brianna it wouldn’t be fair to either of us to stay together while I am away, but I want us to be together as much as possible until then. Ever since I mentioned this to Brianna, however, things haven’t been the same. We’ve been arguing a lot. Brianna’s dad left when she was 12, and she’s still crushed by it. She doesn’t get along well with her family and tells me I’m all she has. She says when I go away to school, I’ll be leaving her just like

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The next several weeks are marvelous for any kind of research. If you’ve been postponing looking for something or trying to find hidden information, start looking right now. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Friends from your past or acquaintances from clubs and associations you haven’t seen for a while will be back in your life again in the next month. Yep, it’s Mercury retrograde, folks. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The next month is an excellent time to rehash things with an authority figure because it’s easy to finish things. However, it’s a poor time to begin new projects. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If traveling in the next month, it would be wise to return to places you’ve been before. This is also a good

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month to finish school projects or that dreaded thesis. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Now is the time to wrap up loose details with wills, inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property. The next few weeks will be perfect for these activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Ex-partners from your past are back in your world again. Consider this an opportunity for closure or wrapping up unfinished business. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Delays, silly mistakes, lost paperwork and canceled appointments are par for the course for the next month, because Mercury is retrograde. Just grin and bear it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Many of you will run into old flames in the next month. (Look great when you go out, because living well is the best revenge.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Family reunions and family business will take place in the next month. Stock the fridge, because relatives you haven’t heard from might be sleeping on your sofa. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Transportation delays and repairs to trucks and cars are likely in the next month. Try to do a little damage control ahead of time if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) If you’re looking for work in the next month, return to places you have contacted before, because they will be your best chances for success. Financial matters can be wrapped up as well. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You feel like you’re caught in a time warp, losing books and paperwork. Don’t worry; Mercury is retrograde in your

sign for the next month. YOU BORN TODAY You’re sensitive, imaginative and selfless to the point of selfsacrifice. You feel elevated if you can devote yourself to a worthy cause. Because of your idealism, you are patriotic and have a strong sense of duty. These qualities give you focus and dedication to whatever you pursue. In your year ahead, work hard to build or construct something, because your rewards soon will follow.

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would like to express our sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their caring and support during the loss of our beloved Julie. The food, ﬂowers, cards and prayers were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Gordon Tjader, Nick, Carolyn and Troy Sherstobitoff, Terry Doherty and Pam Hutchison. We would also like to thank Reverend Ken Siemens of the Alliance Church and Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services. Bernnie Doherty & family Jack & Verna Finlay & family

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We are looking to ﬁll the position for a Mechanical Engineer with 2-10 years of experience. The position will focus on detailed engineering analysis and multi-project management. Typical projects involve conceptual to detailed design of automated equipment, lifting devices, material handling equipment, specialty equipment platforms, and process equipment and components. To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@iodesign.ca. This job posting closes on March 4, 2013. Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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NOT YOUR Typical Day-ToDay. Here, each day has its rewards. From our diverse culture to programs that provide opportunities to enrich your life and explore your career potential, making UBC your next career move, is a great move. Support Services Assistant I, UBC, Okanagan The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus is currently accepting applications for a part time Support Services Assistant I with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Southern Medical Program. Working from the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, this position will provide administrative program support to Year 3 of the Southern Medical Program as it pertains to the Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) in Trail. This position works with the Clinical Education Program Manager, located in Kelowna, the Trail ICC Site Director, and will liaise with faculty and staff of the Southern Medical Program. For instructions on how to apply and more details of the position, please Visit ubc.ca/careers. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

POOL MANAGER & SENIOR STAFF The Rossland Swimming Pool is looking for an experienced Pool Manager and Senior Staff for the 2013 season. The Rossland Pool is a full service, community oriented outdoor pool operating from the beginning of June until the end of August. The Pool’s services include a full range of aquatic courses and lessons including School Board lessons, Red Cross Swim lessons, Swim Club, Aqua Tot, summer camps and the three Bronze Lifesaving courses as well as numerous special events. Working closely with the Recreation Department, the Pool Manager provides leadership to the Pool Staff and is responsible for the daily operations of the Pool. This full time position from May to August, requires the following certifications; NLS, WSI, CPR-C SFA, LSI, (Pool Operator 1 is an asset) The two Senior Staff report directly to the Pool Manager and are responsible for providing leadership to the Jr. Staff and ensuring a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience through lessons, quality customer service, water safe education and prevention. Senior Staff are employed full time from the end of May until the end of August and require the following certifications; NLS, WSI, CPR-C, SFA. Qualified individuals should forward their resume and copies of all certifications by March 15, 2013, attention Robin Hethey, Recreation Department. Recreation Department, City of Rossland Box 1179, 1899 Columbia Ave. Rossland BC V0G 1Y0 E: recreation@rossland.ca P: 250.362.2327 w. rossland.ca

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Ofce Support SUMMIT Truck & Equipment Repair requires a part-time book keeper. Book keeping skills,Excel and Word requirement,Experience with Payroll,Familiar with Government reporting : HST, Receiver General Experience in AP and AR Position will start with a 3 day commitment, with options for extending hours as work load dictates. Fax: 250-3572009 PH: 250-357-2612 Ext:230 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires a Receptionist. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, a professional attitude and appearance with telephone skills. Clerical support to the company President is also included in the responsibilities. Please apply online www.sutco.ca or fax resume 250-357-2616 Enquiries 250357-2612 Ext: 230

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping The JBS TAX Prep Challenge to H&R clients Bring this: 1. Your H&R 2011 tax return 2. Your H&R paid invoice 3. Your 2012 tax slips Get this: 1. Your 2012 tax prep done 2. 10% off LAST year’s cost Offer to March 15. No other discounts.

JBS BUSINESS SERVICES 778 Rossland Ave, Trail “next to the Rex” 250.364.2235

Moving & Storage Williams Moving & Storage (Cranbook) LTD. Now offering winter moving special. Local moves within the East Kootenays Will receive 10% off hourly rate of $84.00 As well as airmiles on all Local and Long distance moves. Call 250-426-4271

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals

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1st Trail Real Estate ach 620’ Be Front

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Christina Lake $1,250,000

Rossland $595,000

Rossland $399,000

Rossland $379,900

Rossland $345,000

Genelle $339,000

Montrose $324,000

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Rossland $297,000

Trail $259,900

Trail $249,900

Warfield $227,000

Fruitvale $199,000

Trail $179,000

Trail $178,900

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

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Fruitvale $159,900

Trail $149,900

Salmo $134,000

Trail $129,900

Warfield $78,500

Warfield $62,900

Rossland $199,000

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Marie Claude 250-512-1153

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-5222 1993 Columbia Ave Rossland, BC (250) 362-5200

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Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

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All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail

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Waneta $479,000

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Fruitvale $339,000

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Commercial/ Industrial Property LEASE OPPORTUNITIES, 3200sq.ft., nicely finished +ample parking, central location. Best use meetings and events, offices, studio, daycare, etc. 250-368-1312

Rentals Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR South 1 Bdrm Suite, Basement lrg kitchen/dining room, Avail Immed, $750/mth incl Utilities internet, 250-304-7490

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 EDGEWATER APTS. in Glenmerry, 3bd. heat incl. F/S. $875./mo. 250-368-5908 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail 1bd appt., f/s, yard, porch. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $675/mo 250-362-3316 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. FRUITVALE, D/T, 1bd. ns/np, Ref.req. $525./mo +util. Avail. Feb25.Call/text: 604-788-8509 GLENVIEW APTS. 1Bdrm. available. 250-368-8391, 250367-9456 ROSSLAND, 2BD furnished and unfurnished, clean, quiet, N/S, N/P. Ph. 250-362-9473 TRAIL, 2bd, f/s, w/d, close to town, park, new flooring, blinds. $600/mo.250-364-1129 TRAIL, spacious 2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 2bdrm., NS,NP, Senior oriented, underground parking 250-3688423

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Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, 4bdrm., garage, fireplace, 4-appls. $900./mo. 250368-1610 FRUITVALE, A-frame chalet at Park Siding. $475./mo. plus utilities. Avail. immed. S/F. Approved pets. 250-367-7042 W.TRAIL, 2bd, 1bth, w/d inc., river view, partially fenced yard, long term tenant, ref.req. Children OK, N/P. $675.+util. Avail. Mar.1st. 250-367-0028

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The signed elector response forms must be submitted to the Corporate Administrator at Trail City Hall, 1394 Pine Avenue, by the established deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. At least 598 elector responses are required to prevent Trail City Council from proceeding without the assent of the electors. Michelle McIsaac Corporate Administrator

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Montrose $189,900

Shavers Bench $297,000

Trail City Council intends to adopt a bylaw that will allow for the disposal of park land located between 3650 and 3660 Rosewood Drive in Glenmerry (as depicted on the map below) by sale to Jacob and Dionne Deadmarsh in the amount of $115,000.00 for the development of a single-family residential dwelling. Council may adopt the bylaw unless, by Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at least 10% of the electors in the City of Trail, to which this alternative approval process applies, indicate that Council must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding. Elector responses must be given in the form established by Council, available at Trail City Hall. Only electors of the City of Trail are entitled to sign the response forms.

Emerald Ridge $104,000

MLS#K216791

Glenmerry $184,5000

PROPOSED PARK DISPOSAL BYLAW NO. 2750, 2013

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Waneta $429,500

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Annual SPCS vigil continues Submitted photo

Members of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Seniors (SPCS) gathered outside the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Tuesday as they held a memorial vigil for “Health Services Lost.” The vigil commemorates the day in 2006 when 91-year-old Frances Albo died, two days after being transferred to a facility in Grand Forks even though her 97-year-old husband was still a patient at KBRH. The transfer took place following a phone discharge by a locum doctor who had never met Frances, nor assessed her condition. Trail had no rooms available at local care facilities although a respite bed was empty at the Pavilion (part of the hospital building) which could have been used. Her husband died 10 days later. Months later the Health Minister promised more transition and hospice beds but IHA turned down SPCS’ economically feasible proposal for a Transition Unit. The vigil continues to be held to draw attention to these concerns.

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1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca

STING NEW LI

1599 Columbia Avenue, Trail

$379,000

Built in 2008 this 4 bdrm, 3 bath home boasts vaulted ceilings, fi replace and Convenient location and lovely views, this loads of sunlight. Enjoy the bright home is move in ready. The plumbing, wiring and most of the flooring has been spacious walkout basement with covered deck, large family room/hobby room, updated. Bonus is a second kitchen, full bath and outside access in the basement and access to the double garage. All this situated on a quiet street on a very large for separate living. This one will go flat lot quick. Call now!

$389,000.

Brand new – almost finished spacious 4 bdrm home with double garage. Close to walking, biking, x-country skiing and 18-hole golf course. There’s still time to pick your colours! Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Ron & Darlene Your STING NEW LI

Saturday Feb 23 11am-1pm

1947 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland

2130 Thompson Avenue, Rossland

1151 Marianna Crescent, Trail

Fantastic southern exposure, a gorgeous 90 x 100 fenced yard and a sunken family room with a wood stove and lots of windows to take in the view are featured in this 3 bedroom / 1.5 bath home. Full basement with a large hobby room and workshop, tiled mudroom entry and close to downtown Rossland.

This great 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has a nice open feel and features new siding and exterior trim, a large kitchen, beautiful fir floors, a great backyard and a nicely renovated bathroom. Clean, dry full basement. Situated on a sunny 60 x 100 lot with off street parking.

3 bdrm home in Sunningdale! Features large living room, country kitchen, huge family/room, and workshop. Single car garage and enough room for a couple more vehicles on the paved driveway. Make certain to have this home on your viewing list.

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1912 Hummingbird Dr, Fruitvale

$199,000

#3 Redstone Drive, Rossland

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4 bdrm, 2.5 bath family home in Glenmerry. Private fenced back yard. Close to school. Double car garage/ Spacious kitchen and eating area with deck access.

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

Charming 3 bdrm, 2bath home in quiet neighbourhood near Columbia River. Plenty of upgrades, lots of parking. Call us for a detailed showing.

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This great home features good sized kitchen with eating area, open living and dining room, gas fireplace, large rec room and great storage/workshop. Enjoy the ease of living in a well-run strata. All appliances included. Enjoy the large covered patio. Call your REALTOR® today for your personal viewing. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Charming “heritage-style” home. This 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath home features oak in-laid floors, wood-burning fireplace and tons of charm. Upgrades include numerous windows, electrical and roofing. A terrific home at a great price.

4 bdrm family home on 0.24 of an acre. Large walk out basement with bright rec room and wood stove. The living room boasts awesome mountain views and gas fireplace. Lots of parking for all the toys Call your REALTOR® today!

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409 Rossland Avenue, Trail

$179,900

A lot of house - 3 floors of living - 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - only 13 years old - looking for a family that requires room - This is it! - asking price is $179,900 just above assessed value - come to the Open House or call for a viewing - seller is motivated. Great location.

1375 Victoria Avenue, Rossland

$229,000

Great 3 bdrm home situated on a 60x100 lot with double carport, tons of storage, newer roof and furnace, open kitchen and living room and large mud room with tons of storage. Amazing views complete this package!

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

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$165,000

2517 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar

$220,000

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4 bdrm, 2 bath home on a quiet street , close to high school, shopping and on a bus route! Features include a covered patio, private sundeck. detached garage, plenty of parking, a bright, sunny dining room. Call for a viewing now!

Need space? 4800 sq ft house built in 1992; double garage, huge workshop, bachelor suite! Needs some TLC. Excellent opportunity!

Call Terry 250-231-1101

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Christine Albo

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Art Forrest

801 – 21st Street, Castlegar

3 bdrm/2 bath house with main floor laundry & plenty of storage! A 2 car garage and lots of room to park your rv, extra vehicles or toys! Nice flat lot is just under 1/2 acre with fruit trees and room for a garden. Just replaced roof Sept., 2012!

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Mark Wilson

$242,000

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$299,000

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