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School district rejects Rossland’s K-12 offer

SEWER REPAIRS

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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On Monday, at the intersection of Second Avenue and Hwy 3B, Mar-Tech Underground Services began work on the 2013 phase of the City of Trail’s trenchless sewer repairs. The repairs involve an innovative technology which lines the old pipes with a resin, thereby creating a new pipe lining within the old pipes. The new pipe lining resolves any issues with cracked or broken pipes.

With the cloud of a budget deficit looming above its head, School District 20 (SD20) reiterated to a group of impassioned parents, that it is time to move forward. At the regular meeting of SD20 on Monday in Trail, Aerin Guy, coordinator for Neighbourhoods of Learning, was delegated to open the meeting with her presentation to the board, which included the benefits of blended learning at Rossland Secondary School (RSS); the lack of courses offered at Crowe; and the need for a portable to house students. Trustee Toni Driutti countered Guy, with concerns about the information presented, in particular, Guy’s statement regarding Calculus 12, music and the academies, not being offered at Crowe. “In September these course will be available at Crowe,” said Driutti. “I don’t want misinformation out there, and the people of Rossland need to know that these courses will be available in the fall. And that a portable will not be required as of September.” Later in the meeting, the board addressed a proposal by the City of Rossland to the school district. On April 8, the Rossland council passed a resolution to offer a grant-in-aid of $140,000 per year for three years to the school dis-

trict with the condition that K-12 remains in Rossland for the school years of 2013-2018. The city resolved the right to purchase the MacLean School Annex from the school district by 2018; and that the grant-in-aid be considered full payment for the Annex. Lastly, council resolved that if that offer was accepted by district, then a referendum would be held prior to the dispersal of the funds. The proposal was rejected by the board stating that it could not accept the offer as written, and Greg Luterbach, superintendent, shared nine points of challenge to the offer. One of the most significant is that the Ministry of Education would need clarification if the grant-in-aid can be used for operating funds because it is tied to the transfer of a capital asset (Annex). “We need operational funds,” said Luterbach. “Funds from the sale of city capital can only be used for further construction and not for operating programs.” Trustee Gordon Smith requested an amendment to provide opportunity for further negotiations between the board and Rossland council, which was also defeated. “It’s been over six years now that we have been debating if K-12 should be up there,” said Driutti. See BUDGET, Page 3

To bag, or not to bag, that is the green question Earth Day on April 22 BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

It has been said that the road to a certain hot place is paved with good intentions, but in today’s world, that road is also lined with plastic bags. As the City of Trail began its 2013 spring clean-up program, many residents dutifully rake and clip and place compost curbside to be hauled off to the dump, all tidy and in a plastic bag. The problem is, that once those bag of trimmings hit the landfill, and the plastic is mulched along with the yard waste, hills of useless garbage is created. “I think that people understand the

inherent contradiction in putting garden material in a plastic bag,” said Allan Stanley, director of environmental services for the RDKB. “And I don’t think it is a big stretch to ask them to change their habits. “We also know that the best way to manage some of this stuff is on site, in your own yard, with back yard composting,” he added. Stanley said that it is recognized that a fair bit of plastics continues to go into the landfill, but they ask if people do transport garden waste in plastic bags, to empty it onto the piles and take that bag home to reuse it. “This just creates a better and cleaner product.”

Stanley said that the quality of the “grind” depends on what goes into it. If the grind consists of clean wood, then it can be composted and beneficially reused as compost. Some of the “dirtier” wood from that comes from construction demolition programs is mixed with soil and used as cover for garbage or as a valuable additive for slope stabilization. But the endless mounds of mulch mixed with plastic requires further measures to render it useful. “The material is compost and will be used as a soil amendment. Prior to use, it will be screened to remove contaminants,” said Stanley. See TRAIL, Page 3

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Founders Day banquet celebrates 108 years

TRAIL –Saturday night, the Colombo Lodge celebrated its 108th Founders’ Day with a banquet at the Colombo Hall. Guest speaker Lisa Pasin (inset) gave an overview of the KBRH Health Foundation and expressed her gratitude to the community and to the Colombo Lodge for contributions to the foundation. The KBRH Health Foundation has raised $11 million, since its inception 25 years ago, to improve health care in the Kootenay Boundary. Many Colombo Lodge members have served as board members and chairs. Since 1995, the Colombo Lodge has contributed $145,000 and became Patrons of Pediatrics in 2006. Seven Colombo Lodge members (top, right) achieved 40-year membership recognition. Pictured are; Presidente Larry Martin (back) and First Vice President Pat Zanier (right) presented 40-year pins to (from the left) Molly Pez, Vittorio Pozzobon and Joe Ripoli. Also achieving 40 years are Richard Salsiccioli, Dante DiPasquale, Dale Costanzo and Carlo Crema. Bottom, right; Rebecca Nesmith, Colombo Lodge’s Trail Ambassador candidate, and Cathy McAlpine, Presidentessa of the Sorelle Colombo, chatted at the banquet. Bottom, left; Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy was greeted by Tony Morelli.

Beware of bid with a void Today, I will take a break from the beginner bridge columns and discuss a hand that happened at the Kootenay Jewel bridge club (Every Monday at the Warfield Hall at 11:30am). The bidding: West may be tempted to make a weak two in spades, but the spade suit is too poor for first or second seat. One needs to be able to control the trump

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suit. One could 1NT showing six gamble that to nine points partner has the and almost any ace and queen distribution. and the king is South then in the pocket. jumps to three However, partclubs showing ner would never a game forcknow what kind ing hand (18+ WARREN of preempt he points) and five is dealing with. clubs and five or One should have more diamonds. Play Bridge either two of the A two club top three honours or three of response could show a strong the top five honours in a six hand with five diamonds and card suit. four clubs. Four spades makes. A North tries a stab at 3NT, weak two preempts the oppo- but with a void, South bids nents at the same time as four clubs which is still forcproviding a good descrip- ing to game. North puts the tion of one’s hand to partner. contract in five clubs. West’s best bid is pass. It is The play: West leads usually not a good idea to the jack of spades, top of preempt in first or second a sequence and a natural seat with a hand that would lead. South ducks in dummy provide game opposite a one and ruffs the jack of spades notrump opener. with the ace of clubs. He In fourth seat, South then draws three rounds of opens 1”. North has no four- trump and cashes the ace of card major, does not have the diamonds. He exits a small ten high card points to bid diamond. He does not have two clubs and does not have the transportation to take five diamonds to support the diamond finesse without diamonds. He responds with cashing the ace of hearts. The

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Budget bylaw gets final reading May 3

FROM PAGE 1 “K-9 is what was decided on, and we need to move on.” Trustee Kim Mandoli expressed her reservations about the proposal. “With all these tie-ins and situations, based on legal advice, it appears that the proposal isn’t even an option.” Mandoli said that students have already started to pick out their courses and Crowe has begun the process of transition for the RSS students. Before the school district gives its annual budget bylaw a third and final reading on May 3, more cuts will have to be made as a shortfall of over $500,000 remains in the third draft. “The board will find ways to balance it, but haven’t decided on the particulars just yet,” said Natalie Verigin, secretary treasurer for the district. Verigin said that a closed meeting for the committee of the whole is scheduled for today, and on Monday, there is an open public meeting of the presentation. “The superintendent will be saying where the budget committee has landed, and what he is going to be recommending to the board at the second reading,” she explained. “The presentation of the proposed budget reconciliation will be made to the public,” said Verigin. “And how the $511,000 deficit may be balanced, will be disclosed.” The trustees will not be discussing the proposal until April 29, the second reading, at which time options will be debated by the board.

Police briefs

Early morning stop nets cocaine Early Saturday morning, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Trail Crime Reduction Unit arrested a 32-year-old male for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The male was stopped in a vehicle by Crime Reduction Unit members shortly after leaving a local bar. Approximately four grams of Cocaine and $490 in cash was seized during the suspect’s arrest.

RCMP warns of cheque scam Salmo RCMP have been receiving complaints regarding companies sending mail to local residents hiring for a “Customer Service Evaluator” position. A cheque is enclosed in the letter for several thousand dollars and recipients are asked to go purchase products at various stores. Police have made calls to the different companies listed at the top of the letters and representatives have not answered police questions about the position or company. Police are reminding the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited mail asking people to cash cheques for large sums of money, these types of requests are usually frauds.

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Glenmerry students get taste of AcadiaN Music

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On Monday, the duo, Vazzy, engaged students at Glenmerry Elementary School with lively toe-tapping rhythms and traditional melodies and songs from Acadia and Quebec. The cultural performance was in celebration of the 14th annual BC Arts and Culture Week (April 21-27).

Nothing stops RDCK from growing medicinal pot, says MP By Greg Nesteroff Could municipalities and regional districts get into the medicinal marijuana growing business? There’s nothing to stop them, the MP for Kootenay-Columbia told the Regional District of Central Kootenay board last week. David Wilks made a presentation on new rules to be phased in over the next year, which will see mom-andpop medical grow operations replaced with larger operations with greater security. Rural Castlegar director Andy Davidoff asked if any consideration has been given to local government getting involved. He suggested greenhouses could be built on landfill sites, powered by methane gas.

The federal government doesn’t prohibit any group from applying, Wilks replied. “The City of Kimberley asked me the other day with regards to the abandoned Sullivan mine. I went ‘Hm, interesting.’ Underground — you can’t get much better security than that.” He said the bigger question is whether the average ratepayer would support their taxes being invested in such an operation. “Would you be willing to look at a pilot in our area? And provide some seed money?” Davidoff asked, to laughter from some directors. “I would suggest if there is one area in the country that could work as a pilot project, this would be it,” Wilks deadpanned.

After the meeting, Davidoff said he wasn’t being entirely facetious, and faced with downloading from senior governments and a “misperception” the regional district taxes heavily, they have to consider new revenue sources. “Everything I said tonguein-cheek is in the realm of possibility,” he said. “It would take the will of the board to look at the feasibility study. Hopefully we could lower taxes for our residents.” Davidoff acknowledged there would be issues to get around, but “rest assured other municipalities will look at this very seriously.” In his presentation, Wilks responded to a number of questions raised by regional

district planning staff about how the new guidelines will affect them. He explained anyone who applies to be a licensed producer will have to notify local government, police, and fire officials of their proposed location and plans. Health Canada would enforce the medical marijuana regulations while local government would continue to enforce its own bylaws. Grow operations won’t be allowed outdoors or in homes, he said. “That was the largest problem with the old system. We have grow-ops within municipalities legislated by Health Canada and illegal grows as well and the police never knew which was which. This will make it very clear.”

FROM PAGE 1 He explained that the RDKB only holds the “keys to the landfill”, and its bylaws apply at the gates. “How each city wants to collect is its own business.” Larry Abenante, Trail’s public works manager, said

that Trail is one of the few municipalities that continues to provide the service. Abenante said that the city will not be “debagging” the large amount of garden waste it amasses for transport. “We are expected to pay tipping fees, which is why we

ask that branches be tied and bundled (hauled separately), and garden refuse and grass clipping be in clear bags only, “For us, you have to look at efficiency, and the cost to the city. We can’t pay to have guys there just to debag

everything.” The City of Trail sets aside over $23,000 in its budget for spring clean-up and $25,000 for the fall. Additionally, the city requests that only clear plastic bags be used to bag leaves, grass, garden waste.

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Election campaign officially underway THE CANADIAN PRESS VICTORIA - British Columbia’s election campaign officially starts today with Premier Christy Clark visiting Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon for formal permission to launch a race that in practice, has been going on for months. Election campaigns are fluid events that can shift and change in moments despite the best efforts of party machines, but going into Tuesday’s campaign, party officials and political experts put the economy, leadership and credibility among the top issues in the May 14 vote. Clark’s Liberals are seeking their fourth consecutive mandate, but enter this campaign behind the NDP who have spent the last 12 years in the opposition ranks. The New Democrats have chosen “Change for the Better, One Practical Step at a Time” as their slogan, an effort to signal what they consider their moderate, but determined approach to

bringing economic and social change. The Liberals are running on the theme “Strong Economy. Secure Tomorrow,” what they hope will be a robust endorsement of the Liberal legacy of economic prosperity. “The economy. The economy. And the economy,” said former Chilliwack Liberal MLA John Les said in summarizing the party’s message. “I don’t think you can over-emphasize that. We have to keep a very strong focus on our economic performance.” He said economies in Europe and the United States are wobbly at best and the Liberals will remind voters at every chance about their successes controlling spending and receiving endorsements from bond-rating agencies who support their budget plans and have maintained the province’s high credit rating. “It means making sure we keep our own financial house in order by balancing our budgets and starting to develop a plan to bring

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duce revenues that allow the province to pay down the debt and eliminate the provincial sales tax. But it will take more than 15 years. Clark said Monday debt reduction is the centrepiece of the Liberal campaign platform, with pledges to dedicate half of future surpluses to debt reduction. Even the Liberal campaign bus is emblazoned with “debt-free B.C.” But author and former Liberal adviser Martyn Brown says the Liberals can’t expect to

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Job vacancy numbers don’t match claim of labour shortage THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The case for job shortages in Canada became thinner Tuesday with the most recent data showing vacancies actually fell to 200,000 at the start of the year, meaning there were 6.5 unemployed workers chasing each opening. Statistics Canada said the total job vacancies for January, down by 22,000 from a year earlier, is the lowest since the agency began collecting data in March 2011. The 6.5 ratio was the second highest, only bettered during that initial month. The fresh data is just the latest indicator that seems to undercut government and business arguments that Canada is facing a serious skills and labour shortage. To address the problem, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty last month made the issue a major pillar of his budget, announcing that Ottawa would become more directly involved on how $500 million for skills training is spent. The initiative would establish a $15,000 grant per person - paid equally by Ottawa, the provinces and employer - for training for specific vacancies. As well, Canada has seen a ballooning of foreign temporary workers for vacancies employers say they cannot fill. “This is a striking low job vacancy number and it really casts doubt on this idea that we have a labour shortage,” said Erin Weir, a labour economist with the United Steelworkers union. “I think most of this idea of labour shortages is based on anecdotes from the business community. They might have a different definition of a labour shortage. Employers might believe that if they can’t get the employees they want at the wages they are prepared to offer - that’s a labour shortage.” Under attack in the Commons on Monday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper reiterated his pledge to reform the foreign worker program, that according to opposition critics, allowed Canadian firms to bring in 340,000 foreign workers last year. The issue became front-page news last week after Royal Bank was forced to apologize for outsourcing 45 jobs to a U.S.-based firm that made use of Statistics Canada reported for every job vacancy, there were 5.5 unemployed people in 2012, down from 6.0 in 2011.

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES HAMAN, ETTA — A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 1:00 at Peace Trinity Lutheran Church, 2001 2nd Avenue, Trail, with Reverend Ron Abresch, Celebrant. *** THORIMBERT (NEE MITCHELL), BLANCHE VIOLA — passed away at Columbia View Lodge on December 28, 2012. She was born on September, 17, 1922 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Trail Alliance Church (downstairs hall). Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Columbia View Lodge at 2920 Laburnum Drive, Trail, BC V1R 4N2 You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - The body of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was taken Tuesday to the Houses of Parliament in London, where it will rest overnight before her funeral. The coffin, draped in a red, white and blue Union flag, was driven to the Palace of Westminster and carried into the crypt chapel of St. Mary Undercroft, where about 100 family members, colleagues and senior politicians attended a private service Tuesday for the late British leader. The woman nicknamed the Iron Lady transformed Britain during her 11-year tenure from 1979 to 1990. She died on April 8 at age 87. Thatcher is being given a ceremonial funeral with full military honours - to the chagrin of some Britons who view her legacy as a socially and economically divided country. This morning, her coffin will travel by hearse to the church of St. Clement Danes before being borne on a horse-drawn gun carriage to St. Paul’s Cathedral. More than 4,000 police officers will be on duty as part of a major security operation, stepped up after Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon that killed three people and wounded over 170. More than 700 soldiers, sailors and air force personnel will line the route, and Parliament’s Big Ben bell will be silenced for the funeral of Thatcher, whose death certificate gives her profession as “stateswoman (retired).” Some 2,000 family members, politicians and dignitaries from around the world are planning to attend. Former U.S. Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, George Schultz and James Baker will be among the guests associated with Thatcher’s time in office attending the service. The service will include hymns and passages read by Prime Minister David Cameron and the late premier’s granddaughter, Amanda Thatcher.

Trail Caledonian Society celebrates 90th anniversary

SUBMITTED The Tr a i l Caledonian Society (TCS) celebrated its 90th anniversary on Thursday. Many people who have heard the name Trail Caledonian Society may not know the society’s purpose is or who it consists of. The society’s purpose it to foster and encourage sentiment and love for the art, literature, history, music and sports of Scotland. For the purpose of keeping alive those cherished recollections of Scotland, the members of the Society observe Scottish anniversaries such as St. Andrew’s Day, Burn’s Day, Ceidihl celebrations, Hogmanay and other Scottish national celebrations. The TCS has always been a proud sponsor and supporter of the Trail Pipe Band founded under pipe major John McLennan. They also support Trail’s Kate Shaw Highland Dance School in holding two dance competitions annually and provide sponsorships for Scottish activities. The Tr a i l Caledonian Society’s true origins actually commenced before the society’s inaugural date of April 11, 1923. Starting with 54 members, the society grew to 83 members by the end of the year. By 1930, the Society had become very active in the Trail community holding the annual Trail Highland Games, sponsoring baseball, hockey, soccer and curling teams. Trail’s annual May Day celebration always saw the participation of a float in the parade. Trail’s

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famous Glamis castle, created by John Ferguson and sponsored by TCS, was often featured in the parade. Originally TCS was male dominated with women excluded from membership. In 1938, the woman held their own Burns’ Night celebration apart from the men, but the two groups met up afterwards at the home of Mrs. McLaren. The next scheduled meeting passed a motion admitting the ladies to full membership. Over the years, the TCS has seen volunteer members come and go but are proud to say that their Society still has members continuing on the tradition of the ones who started out before them. Membership is ongoing. If you would like to join the TCS or to see more of what they do, please check out their website at: w w w. t r a i l c a l e d o n iansociety.webs.com Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month. You don’t have to be Scottish to join... They welcome anyone interested in promoting and celebrating all things Scottish. (Haggis consumption strictly optional). Upcoming TCS events include the annual Kate E. Shaw Memorial Highland Dance competition on May 18, and the Caledonian’s are also in the early stages of planning a mini Highland Games for the fall. Also watch for their tartan appearing in the Community in Bloom’s Avenue of the Clans. More information can be found on the Society’s website. Happy 90th Anniversary TCS!

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The Colombo Lodge recently held its Annual Red Wine Competition for members only on April 7. The trophy was renamed five years ago in honor of the late Sante Berno who was known for his passion for the art of making good red wine! Pictured is Sante’s son Mario Berno (left), who sponsors the event in honor of his father, presenting trophy to the winner Ron Parisotto (right). There was an excellent turnout with 19 entries and all good wine according to the judges. Olivio Allegretto landed second prize, and Pasquale Amantea was third. Honourable mentions went to Victorio Pozzobon, Pat Zanier, and Denis Merlo.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS - Pat Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. Summerall was part of network television broadcasts for 16 Super Bowls. His last championship game was for Fox on Feb. 3, 2002, also his last game with longtime partner John Madden. The popular duo worked together for 21 years, moving to Fox in 1994 after years as the lead team for CBS.

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here is apparently no shortage of politicians with a notso-secret Hollywood love affair: they love to throw tax sweeteners and direct subsidies at the film industry in an effort to lure film production to their province or state. The latest starry-eyed politician is the British Columbia opposition leader, Adrian Dix. In his runup to that province’s May election, the B.C. NDP leader has promised to up the film tax credit for labour costs to 40 per cent, up from 35 per cent. Dix is hardly the first politician to swoon over starlets. In Ontario, after a tax credit fight with British Columbia in the middle of the last decade, Ontario sweetened various incentives for film. At present, its film and television tax credit covers 35 per cent of labour costs; the Quebec credit is set at 45 per cent. Both provinces, as well as B.C. also offer a plethora of additional film tax credits for total production costs. Meanwhile, in Alberta, the film industry has pressed the provincial and federal governments to

pony up $13 million and $5-million respectively for a proposed $32-million film studio in Calgary. The city has already committed $10-million in property taxes for the studio. Do the math and taxpayers would pay for most of $32-million cost. Such corporate welfare games, whether direct or in tax credit drag, are costly for taxpayers. But you wouldn’t know it from the politicians and industry proponents. In Alberta, the film industry claims that for every buck in direct taxpayer subsidies, a 10-fold return in economic activity will result. Such crony capitalism for film is then akin to miraculous manna from heaven. In British Columbia, the NDP claims an upped tax credit will cost the provincial treasury $45-million but reap $93 million in extra tax revenue. Perhaps Dix should propose a credit that costs an extra $450-million. If the NDP leader’s math is correct, that should result in an extra $930 million in tax revenues. Indefensible numbers

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aside, let’s clear away the fog of misinformation. Many of the film tax credits available are refundable. That means film companies can wipe away their tax payable and then receive a cheque from the public treasury for the remaining value of the credit. That’s why, as the Ontario government wrote in its 2012 budget, “such expenditures made through the tax system are, in substance, transfers or grants.” Such tax credits/grants are costly. Back in 2008, Louisiana taxpayers ended up financing more than $27-million worth of incentives for a Brad Pitt film. In British Columbia, the existing film tax credit hit the provincial treasury for $331 million in the last year

alone. Rhys Kesselman, an economist at Simon Fraser University, recently wrote that BC’s subsidies amount to a taxpayer cost of $125,000 per film job. Lower taxes on businesses can and do create additional economic activity because incentives matter. Plenty of evidence exists on how overall lower business taxes can spur economic growth. But the key is lower marginal rates for everyone, since that influences decisions to save, invest, and be entrepreneurial, not cherry-picked tax credits for this or that sector. Such favouritism actually hobbles overall economic growth, it doesn’t help it. Besides, in a deficit environment which most governments are in, juicier film tax credits mean tax rates for other people and businesses must be kept higher to cover the lost revenue. As for the claim that taxpayer subsidies for film drive economic growth and more than pay for themselves, a comprehensive 2012 report from the Washington D.C.-based Tax Foundation found just the opposite: “The best

evidence shows that film incentives cost the treasury more than they recoup from taxes on induced economic activity” wrote the Foundation. The Tax Foundation pointed out that “aside from studies paid for by economic development authorities and the Motion Picture Association of America, an industry trade association, almost every other study has found film tax credits generate less than 30 cents for every $1 of spending.” Perhaps American and Canadian politicians could reach some sort of détente and kill their film subsidies all at once. That way, no politician could be accused of chasing away the film industry because incentives are more lucrative somewhere else. As for the psychic need of politicians to be near Hollywood film stars, perhaps they should just ask for an autograph instead. That would be cheaper for taxpayers than financing another Brad Pitt film. Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute and author of several studies on corporate welfare.

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Work expands to fill the rorist threats. time available for its Moreover, fighting terrorists completion,” wrote Cyril does not justify aircraft carriers, Northcote Parkinson in armoured divisions, and planes 1955, and instantly created a like the F-35. Those branchwhole new domain in the study es of the armed forces need of human affairs. “Parkinson’s the threat of wars in which Law” was one of the most weapons like those might be at profound insights of the past least marginally relevant. century, but he didn’t go far Credible threats of highenough. There is a media corol- intensity warfare are scarce lary that doesn’t these days, so get nearly you have to be enough attencreative. There tion. is, for example, It is this: a remote pos“International sibility that the confrontations inexperienced expand to fill young man who the media space now leads North available.” There Korea might be GWYNNE is a lot of media paranoid enough, space available and the genernowadays, and a als who superstriking shortage vise him stupid World Affairs of truly terrifyenough, to attack ing international threats, so the South Korean forces somefew modest ones that do exist where. That might lead to a are magnified to fill the scary major war in the peninsula. news quota. The probability that this That’s why you hear so much would lead to the use of nuclear about the North Korean nucle- weapons in the Korean peninar threat, the Iranian nuclear sula is vanishingly small. The threat, and the international likelihood that it could lead terrorist threat. Unless you to the use of nuclear weapons live in South Korea, or Israel, elsewhere is zero. Yet this conor lower Manhattan, none of frontation is getting as much these “threats” will ever disturb coverage in the Western mass the even tenor of your life – media as the Berlin crisis did and even if you do live in one in 1961 – and the Asian media of those places, it is still very generally follow suit. unlikely. The same is true for the The very unlikely did hap- alleged Iranian nuclear threat. pen in lower Manhattan once, Iran is probably not planning twelve years ago, but it is very, to build nuclear weapons, very unlikely to happen there and there is no chance that it again. Nevertheless, 9/11 is would launch a nuclear attack used to justify an ongoing “war on Israel even if it did build a on terror” that has provided few. Israel has hundreds of the long-term employment for sev- things, and its response would eral million people and justi- destroy Iran. Yet the Israelis fied well over a trillion dollars insist that it might happen anyin “defence” spending over the way because Iranians are crazy past decade. – and both Western and Arab Which brings us to another media swallow this nonsense. law, the Shirky Principle: Fifty years ago, during the “Institutions will try to preserve Berlin crisis, a single misstep the problem to which they are could have led to ten thousand the solution.” In other words, nuclear weapons falling on the armed forces, intelligence ser- world’s cities. vices and those parts of the forBad things can still happen eign policy establishment that when politicians miscalculate, have prospered from “fighting but the scale of the potential terror” will instinctively pre- damage is minuscule by comserve that threat. They hunt parison. Yet our credulous down and kill individual ter- media give these mini-crises rorists, of course, but they also the same coverage that they keep coming up with new ter- gave to the apocalyptic crises of

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Ross St. Jean gobbles up this grounder at the Reds practice at Butler Park Monday. Little League graduates like St. Jean will be the focus of development for single-A and double-A Trail American Legion teams while the AAA Jays go on hiatus this season.

AAA Jays take a knee By Jim Bailey

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Trail American Legion baseball suffered a blow to its program as the Trail AAA Jays will not field a team this season. After a team practice in early April, American Legion organizers decided there wasn’t enough commitment from local players to fill the Jays’ roster. “We had the tryout (Apr. 6) in order to suss out a number of players, and we discovered there that about eight kids that could be returning to the Jays, they had told us that they weren’t going to play this year, so we decided to just go with the single-A (Phillies) and the double-A (Diamondbacks),” said AL organizer Ed Ferraro. Many of the younger players will now play for the U17 Diamondbacks, but it leaves a handful of 18- and 19-year-old players, not to mention coaches Nick and Chris Combo, without a team. Still, Ferraro hopes to regroup in due course. “The Jays program is just going to be put on hold, everything will still be in place, we’ll just cease operations this year, maybe two years, and come back when this (the younger) group gets older.” The hiatus is not without a silver lining as coaches and organizers will now concentrate on developing young ballplayers. “In that practice we determined we have a huge group of 13-14 year olds in the system now, so we’re really excited about getting them in the

fold; so we’re looking at maybe a two-year hiatus, (for the Jays) and then coming back.” With a good number of Little League grads, organizers created three junior teams with Dave Colquhoun, Steve Atkinson, Darren Miracle, and John Lucchini coaching the Reds, Rick Johnson and Shane Gorman the Mariners, and Gary Kanda and John Pasqualato heading up the A’s. “There’s a good group that came out of the Trail Little League program and that’s where we’re going to put our focus on, get those guys excited about playing baseball and hopefully go right through every level from A to double-A, and ultimately to triple-A,” added Ferraro. “Then after that, if they want to still play then play for the Orioles.” The American Legion program has undergone various phases, yet the Trail Jays have been a steady presence in the program since 2004-05. The point is now moot, but Jays’ executive announced earlier this month that the team was set to jump from the North Idaho American Legion to the Spokane American Legion League. “The Spokane American Legion League (SALL) was super understanding, helped us out on the change in midstream here. They accommodated us and were really good about it.” The hope is that the SALL will be as accommodating when the Jays are ready to return. Tryouts for the A Phillies and AA Diamondbacks go from 6 to 8 p.m. Apr. 26 and 10 a.m. to noon Apr. 27 at Butler Park.

Fruitvale’s Lindsay Swanson and Trail’s Riley Brandt embraced their Métis heritage, and, as a result, had their hockey season’s extended after both were selected to play for Team B.C. in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship (NAHC) in Kahnawake, Que. Apr. 27 to May 4. The two were selected for their respective squads in a weekend of tryouts Apr. 5-7 in Williams Lake. Swanson, a 17-year-old defenceman, played with the Midget AAA Kootenay Wildcats this season, and is making her first trip to the Nationals for Team B.C. The 16-year-old Brandt laced them up with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks this season and is making his second foray into the event, after skating with Team B.C. at last year’s NAHC in Saskatoon. The NAHC is a 45 game tournament comprised of 16 male and female teams from across Canada, that provides a forum for elite Bantam and Midget aged players of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis descent. Riley’s father Shawn also attended the tournament and was impressed with the organization and the cultural significance attached to the week’s events. “It’s pretty cool,” said Brandt. “We hadn’t been too much into our cultural heritage until experiencing that.” Last year’s tournament also featured guest speaker Calgary

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caliber players skating in the tournament. Quebec’s EDN teams will compete, as will squads from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Also taking part will be Team Atlantic and Team North. The former can include players from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland while the latter will feature players from the country’s three territories, Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. The long-term vision for the NAHC is to establish a competitive structure that will serve as the impetus for grassroots and regional Aboriginal hockey development.

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Vees ground Eagles in Game 3 By Emanuel Sequeira Penticton Western News

The Michael Santaguida show continues. In Games 1 and 2 against the Penticton Vees, the Surrey Eagles netminder made 81 saves on 83 shots. He added another 37 to his total Monday night. Just one thing was different. The Eagles lost 3-2 and now lead the BCHL championship best-of-seven series 2-1. There may be chinks in Santaquida’s armour. He was beaten three times on his glove side. Twice high on lethal wrist shots from Brad McClure, and once down low courtesy of Cody DePourcq, who got the crowd of 1,760 on its feet at the South Okanagan Events Centre. DePourcq’s winner came on a 2-on-1 play set up by Travis Blanleil.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts y-Pittsburg 42 32 10 0 64 Islanders 42 21 16 5 47 Rangers 41 21 16 4 46 N Jersey 42 15 17 10 40

“I didn’t get on top of the puck well enough,” Santaquida said following the game. “He made a good shot over top of my pad. I thought I had it to be honest. Kind of kicking myself for that.” The Vees struck first Monday night on the power play as McClure’s wrist shot went top shelf in the first period. “I have been a bit snake bitten lately,” said McClure, who was kept off the scoresheet in the first two games. “That’s the way I help out the team and it’s been frustrating lately. To help the boys out is huge.” A little over four minutes later, he had his second of the game, same side. As big as his goals were, the Eagles responded quickly. Nicolas Pierog cashed in a rebound three minutes after

McClure’s first tally, than former Vee Brady Shaw countered on the power play a minute after McClure’s second. DePourcq’s winning tally came at 10:53 of the third period. The Vees could have won the game by a larger margin, but the crossbar had something else in mind, as did Santaguida. Former Trail Smoke Eater Sam Mellor had a chance in close, but couldn’t get his stick on it. Then McClure tested the goalie’s glove again. Late in the third period, Wade Murphy narrowly missed the net. The Eagles also had their chances, but Chad Katunar made timely saves when needed and finished with 26 saves on the night. Game 4 went Tuesday but scores were unavailable. Game 5 goes Thursday at 7 p.m. in Surrey.

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Trail’s Mike Mondin coached the Canadian Sledge hockey team to the semifinal game at the World Championship in Goyang, South Korea on Tuesday with a 5-0 win over the host country.

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By Times Staff Trail’s Mike Mondin and Team Canada advanced to the semifinal match at the IPC World Sledge Hockey championship in Goyang, South Korea this week after going 3-0 in Group B of the round-robin tournament. Brad Bowden scored twice as the Canadian men’s sledge hockey team shut out Korea 5-0 Tuesday. The win comes after another two-goal performance from Bowden lifted Canada to a 4-3 win over Russia on Sunday and a 5-0 victory against Italy Saturday. “I don’t care who we play to get there, I just want to get to that gold-medal final this year,” Canadian captain Greg Westlake said. Bowden leads Canada in scoring

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in the last day and a half has picked up. “I think people are talking about it in the social media circles, that the best way to show their support for what happened in Boston is to get out and participate in the Sun Run. We’re just humbled that the community has reacted to this in such a positive way.” Pitblado said registration for the 10-kilometre event has already surpassed 45,000 runners, and the number is expected to continue to climb. In recent years, the event has averaged 49,000 participants. The event’s participation record was just over 59,000 in 2008. Organizers will have to consider opening up the event to more than 50,000 entrants if there is a rush on registration. Despite the increase, runners are still feeling anxious about participating in the Sun Run and other mass-participation

events, said Running Room store founder John Stanton. “I have a lot of conversations with runners in the last day and a half, and I can tell you candidly that there’s a great deal of anxiety with some people,” said Stanton. “What happened in Boston was horrific, and it happened in an area which is normally the elation of an event, the finish line. Sun Run organizers met Tuesday with Vancouver police and fire department officials to discuss whether security needs to be beefed up in light of the Boston bombings. “It is a 10-kilometre course, and to protect that and say that (security) is tight is silly,” said Stanton. But, he added, it’s important that people participate this year in order to remember the Boston victims - and stand up to terrorism. “It will be a celebration of our liberties and the values that we all have to hold so high,” said Stanton.

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lives. To learn more about tobacco-use prevention and to see how you can be a part of the efforts of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, please tell your readers to visit www.tobaccofreekids.org. -- Gabe Glissmeyer, age 19, Salt Lake City, Utah Dear Gabe: Thank you for writing and giving us the opportunity to tell our readers about the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The cigarette companies do an excellent job of recruiting new smokers. It’s time for the rest of us to do our part to keep that in check. Dear Annie: I have a speech problem that

walked away. This guy was horrified by my rudeness. Maybe this is the best thing to say. Any other ideas? -Native New Yorker Dear New Yorker: You could make up an unlikely response (“I’m from Canada”), but although the question is rude, we don’t think it’s intentionally so. You are sensitive about your voice, but people are curious, and you sound interesting to them. They mistakenly believe they are being friendly. You are not obligated to provide personal information. You can simply respond, “Why do you need to know?” or “I’m sorry, but I don’t like to talk about it,” and keep moving. Dear Annie: I feel for “Lost in the Country,” who has been married 36 years and recently learned that her husband was calling another woman. My wife also will sympathize with her. I was that man. Not

only was I calling other women, but I was having sex with them, as well. I also looked at Internet porn. My wife finally caught me and asked me to leave. She guided me toward Sexaholics Anonymous. I totally gave myself to this

12-step program of recovery. SA saved my life and put me on a spiritual path to God. I hurt my wife and children and caused harm to those I was involved with. I cannot make it up completely, but I can continue to make amends wherever

possible. My advice to “Lost” is to trust her instincts. Hold him accountable. If he responds with anger, he is hiding something. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. -Into the Light

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makes my voice sound hoarse and gravelly, and although people can understand me, some ask, “Where are you from?” (They think I sound like Henry Kissinger.) I usually answer with the name of a local working-class neighborhood where people sound a bit rougher, and sometimes that shuts them up. But more often, they persist in commenting on my “accent.” I find this incredibly rude. Isn’t it wrong to question people like this? It’s none of their business why I sound this way. My city has a diverse population, and it’s not unusual to hear foreigners. I wouldn’t dream of asking them about their place of origin. The questions are starting to get to me. I was talking on my cellphone on the street, and some guy stopped and asked where I was from. I said “none of your business” and

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Dear Annie: We are the future. It may sound cheesy, but that’s the motto I live by, and it’s one of the reasons I believe so strongly in the need to prevent and reduce tobacco use among teens and kids. My passion for tobacco-use prevention started when I saw the harm that tobacco use caused my older sister. She started smoking at age 13 and ended up with an addiction that spiraled out of control, in many ways taking her childhood with it. Every year, tobacco kills more than 400,000 Americans, and the vast majority started smoking as children. Kids are overwhelmed with pressure to smoke, from tobacco industry marketing, their peers, movies and other sources. But we have the power within ourselves to win the fight against tobacco, and I am proud to advocate for policies proven to reduce tobacco use and save

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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You might develop a crush on your boss today. In turn, others might look up to you for your compassionate viewpoint about something. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful places. Visit art galleries, museums, gorgeous buildings or pristine nature. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) If sharing something with someone else today, don’t give away the farm. You feel sympathetic to the needs of others, but remember to have a healthy self-interest as well. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a good day to patch up quarrels or riffs with others, because a sense of mutual sympathy exists. You care for the welfare of someone else, and vice versa.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A co-worker might need a sympathetic ear today. Or perhaps someone will appeal to your good nature? (Never miss an opportunity to practice a kindness.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Because you’re in touch with your muse today, this is a great day to explore any creative activity. Enjoy music, arts and crafts, as well as

sports and playful times with children. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You’ll enjoy doing anything that makes where you live look more attractive. However, be careful when shopping for goodies at home, because you might go overboard. Ka-ching! PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your imagination is aroused today, and it makes this an easy day to daydream and

slip away into fantasies. Don’t worry; we all need days like this to keep our sanity. YOU BORN TODAY You are emotionally deep and have a kind of nobility about you. People are quick to respect you. In turn, you often are like a protector, defending the faith. You are aware of your public image and are careful about how you present yourself to others because you value their respect. Your coming year will be the beginning

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Fruitvale Rural $389,900

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Rossland $280,000

Trail $259,900

Fruitvale $249,900

Trail $224,900

Warfield $199,900

Rossland $199,900

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Marie Claude 250-512-1153

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

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Trail $149,000

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Homes Wanted WANTED IN ROSSLAND: HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for June 1st. Reasonable pricing. Can commit to Long term lease of 1 yr, minimum 3 bedroom with yard & garden space. Upper Rossland or Red Mtn. Resort area preferred. We are a family with behaved outdoor dog & cat. Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681 evenings & weekends or 250-2312174 daytime. Monika

Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., close to all amenities, river view, a/c, insuite laundry. Call 250-3687897

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TRAIL, Rossland Ave., 3bdrm. avail. immed. f/s, w/d. dishwasher, newly renovated, N/S, N/P. $750/mo. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, spacious 1&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 WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 250367-2154

Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, 2bd. house & 2bd. apt. available. 250-362-3316 FRUITVALE, A-frame chalet at Park Siding. $475./mo. plus utilities. Avail. immed. S/F. Approved pets. 250-367-7042 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 W.TRAIL, 2bd., tiny yard, suitable for small dog, close Downtown.$695.250-368-6075

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Route 403 12 papers Cook Ave, Irwin Ave, St Paul & Thompson Ave Route 406 15 papers Cooke Ave & Kootenay Ave Route 414 18 papers Thompson Ave,Victoria Ave Route 416 10 papers 3rd Ave, 6th Ave, Elmore St, Paul S Route 420 17 papers 1st, 3rd Kootenay Ave, Leroi Ave Route 421 9 papers Davis & Spokane St Route 422 8 papers 3rd Ave, Jubliee St, Queen St & St. Paul St. Route 424 9 papers Ironcolt Ave, Mcleod Ave, Plewman Way Route 434 7 papers 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, Turner Ave

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Celebrate it here. Happy 60th Birthday Bruce!! Vancouver Suits You. We Miss “You”. The Girls From Your Ofce Cheryl, Louanne, Louisa, Wendy & Linda Happy 50th Birthday Didi! Mom, Dad, Dave, Malcom and all the Family Sing a song of Birthdays full of fun and cheer and may you keep on having them for many a happy year. Happy 80th Alice Wilson Love, your family Happy 13th Birthday Jaxy Chan Luv from the 2nd Avenue Clan “Look who’s 1 year old!” Proud sister Gracie Bobbitt would like to introduce her baby sister, osemarie Jolie Belle Bobbitt Born August 14, 2009 in Calgary, AB. Proud parents are Victor and Helen Bobbitt of Trail and proud grandparents are Ben and Sandy Bobbitt of Rossland and the late beloved Tom and Rosemarie Peirson, formerly of Rossland. It only took a year to let you all know! Happy 1st birthday Rosie!! We love you!” this is a birthday wish to you!

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Happy 16th Birthday, Jessica Happy 80th Birthday Mom, the rst born in Trail in 1931 Love from Al, Kim, Chelsea, Craig, Alyssa, Bob, Sandra, Tyler & Ryan The New Year’s Baby in the early sixties is now turning the Big 50! Happy Birthday Bob! Love from all the family. Happy 50th Carol Secco Join us for a surprise party No gifts please! Please Join us in Celebrating Rosemarie (Mosie) Mandoli’s 80th Birthday! Family & friends are invited. Best wishes only. Lordy Lordy, the Newe nally turns forty! A very special 75th Birthday to Jo Bailey Love from family and friends Happy Birthday Irene Smyth Mom, Grandma, GG. Wishing you much joy and happiness on your 80th birthday Love from our hearts Your Family It’s Hallowe’en and her 50th Birthday! Come & wish Janet LaRocque at Bank of Montreal a Spooktacular 50th Birthday, Fredi, October 29, 2010 Happy 60th Birthday Henry Ralph Love All Your FamilyHappy 40th Birthday Jamie! August 15, 1970 Love, your family

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Waneta Village $120,000

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Lost Kootenays site plumbs local nostalgia By Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star

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have so far been uploaded to Lost Kootenays, which describes itself as a “journey in space and in time into the heart of the Kootenays.” More than half have been shared by locals. A browse reveals shots from the 1972 Silver City Days parade in Trail; the Balfour ferry terminal, late 1950s; and the Kimberley Snow Fiesta 1958. The page’s flagship image is of the 200 block of Baker Street in Nelson in the 1960s lit up at night. Users are encouraged to contribute images, home movies, or advertising, particularly of scenery or buildings but also events like parades or carnivals. The site has so far received more than 4,750 likes from Facebook users. As one commenter said: “Lost Kootenays is the fastest growing site I’ve ever seen on Facebook! And who is the person that cre-

ated this great site?” Take a bow Zac Odin, a Creston writer and photographer, who responded to questions via email. How did you get the idea for Lost Kootenays? I have been gathering various images I came across on the internet of things that interested me for quite a while now, specifically of times that seem to have been lost. For example, I have gathered a large number of Soviet-era snapshots, candid photos of normal people doing normal things in what we were led to believe was the Evil Empire. I grew up in the Yukon and about a year ago I found some old and very interesting images of Whitehorse while searching Google which I posted on an old blog and Facebook page. Most of these were postcards from the 1950s and 1960s showing a rather

incongruous time – technological utopianism in the middle of nowhere. Not long afterwards I started following Vintage Los Angeles for similar reason. Recently I came across a lot of great images of the Kootenays. Naturally, I found these fascinating and thought others would as well and so I started a page following the model of Vintage LA. 
 Why do you think it’s touched such a nerve? 
I think there are a number of reasons. The obvious one is nostalgia and people remembering shared times and places. However, there is also the appeal of a vanished time, and I think this is what draws many younger people to the page, some of whom are still in high school. Many of these images are archetypal like, for example, the Peebles Motor Inn in

Nelson. It is almost perfect technological utopianism — textured concrete, shiny surfaces, bright lights, etc. and now it is gone, and can never be replaced. One gets a feeling of deep longing for places like that. And sometimes it’s good to know that they simply just existed once. They are representatives of a Golden Age, whether that age was actually golden or not. There is obviously a historical appeal to this page as well that goes beyond memories. People simply just want to know the way things were and this deepens their experience of the area in which they live. Are you surprised at the site’s popularity? Yes. I thought I might get some interest for the same reasons that there are other pages like this one but I did not expect that there would be so much.

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Clothesline Project Sheri Regnier photo

On Tuesday, outside Ferraro Foods in downtown Trail, the Clothesline Project was organized by the Trail Area Community Coordination on Violence Against Women (CCVAW) Committee. For the event, a clothesline was hung with a display of T-Shirts, each hand painted and decorated to represent an experience with violence. A free lunch, displays, and information about local community services and prevention activities were set up from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Left to right)Lucas LaFond, Taya Bartsch and Gabriel Brinson enjoyed a hot dog fresh off the bbq, along with mother and caregiver Tammy Cox.

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