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PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ROSSLAND, WARFIELD, TRAIL, MONTROSE, FRUITVALE & SALMO
CBT grants target youth and sports
City closes book on library move to old Fields building
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BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
Over $300,000 handed out BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
The news is good if you are an athlete, youngster, music lover or community landscaper. Last Thursday, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary greenlighted funding allocations from five jurisdictions, totalling over $300,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Community Initiatives Program. The City of Trail had over $100,000 to divvy up between various community associations and non-profits. Topping the list is the Greater Trail Pickleball Community, which received $10,000 to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts. Although pickleball appears to be very similar to tennis, it is more accessible to a wider range of players, particularly, children and seniors. On the ice, the Trail Smoke Eaters and the Beaver Valley Nitehawks can continue the quest to excel in its respective leagues, with grants of $10,000 and $4,180 respectively. Youth in Greater Trail will benefit from the $10,000 that is earmarked for the Columbia Youth Development Centre; which will be applied to the future urban all-wheel skatepark. The after-school band program which is held in the Trail Alliance Church every Tuesday received $10,000 to continue to engage kids and adult beginners in musical endeavours. In a few months, residents may note a flurry of activity at the intersection of Laburnum Drive and Highway 3B, as the Kiwanis Club of Trail was allocated $15,000 to break ground on its beautification project, a historical analemmatic(horizontal) sundial. The plan includes a solar light to illuminate the sundial at night and an inner base of paving stones surrounded by turn, to highlight the See COMMUNITIES, Page 3
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Relocating the library to the south end of town is a no-go. Earlier this year, the Trail and District Public Library board put forth a proposal to council to relocate its operations into the vacant Fields building on Spokane Street in downtown Trail. “I received an email from council in early April saying, 'No,'” said Barbara Gibson, library chair. “But I didn't want to say anything until I had the chance to meet with them and say, please reconsider.” Gibson explained that because council's decision to decline “The the proposal citizens was made in a of Trail closed meeting, she wanted to deserve to address them know who in person and is voting lay out reasons why the proin support posal should be of their reconsidered. “I wanted a library and chance to perwho isn’t.” sonally put the proposal in BARBARA GIBSON front of them again and ask for them to stand up and be counted. “The citizens of Trail deserve to know who is voting in support of their library and who isn’t.” Her dogged determination did not pay off, because council only agreed to defer decision to reconsider their position after a strategic planning session on Thursday. “But that is a closed meeting as well, and those discussions will not be made public either.” So far, the city has spent $40,000 on a consultant (hired by the board) for a complete assessment of the current library space and access; a 12-question survey to gain public opinion; and relocation options. Once the reports were complete, See SURVEY, Page 3
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Almost 60 people showed up for the annual MS Walk at Gyro Park Sunday and $8,600 was raised for the cause. Lonnie Facchina, Community Services Coordinator for the MS Society, said the turnout topped last year’s attendance. The money raised is split between the national research foundation and local community services such as education sessions and workshops, social events, and supportive counselling for individuals living with MS.
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his is a bid of two notrump over partner`s major opening. It shows a hand with four card support, an good opening of 13 points and no singleton or void. A more advanced bid would be four card support, an opening hand and any distribution. For now, it shows no singleton or void. It asks partner for his singleton or void at the threelevel and a second suit which is a ready source of tricks at the four-level. The bidding: South opens his 14 points in his six-card major, spades. North shows the hand described above by bidding two notrump. South tells North he has a singleton diamond which North likes immense-
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ly. Any hand with Axxx or xxxx opposite a singleton will make a small slam on 27 points. That is a mathematical fact. North asks for keycards and South tells him two with the queen of spades. North and South have all six keycards (including the king and queen of spades) so North asks for kings. South has one. North bids seven spades.
The Lead: West does not want to lead from an honour against a slam so clubs are out. West also does not want to lead a suit in which the opponents have a singleton. It may result in a pitch for the declarer and it cannot result in the winning of more than one trick. Therefore, the natural lead of the queen of diamonds is not made. Top of nothing in hearts is the lead. I actually would lead the seven, being the second in a nothing four or fivecard or longer suit. The play: South wins the opening lead and draws trump in three rounds. He ruffs two diamonds and a heart and claims, making seven spades for 1510. Note:
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-If one has fourcard major support, a singleton or void and opening points, one would make a splinter which is a doubleton jump shift into that singleton or void. This bid will be discussed next column.
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Local
Communities join forces to disperse funds
FROM PAGE 1 monument against the background rock garden. The City of Rossland had over $46,000 worth of CBT grant money, and allocated a large portion to its sporting youth. The Red Mountain academies received almost $8,500; Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club, $2,580; and the Red Mountain Racers, $3,900. Each of these entities offer a full-spectrum package to student athletes, aged 13-18 years, including coaching and educational options to meet training and competitive needs. The Rossland Historical Museum & Archives received two grants, totalling almost $5,000: to improve its sound and recording equipment; and inventory heritage homes. In a trial project, Fruitvale, Montrose and Area A combined forces to allocate over $90,000 to its community interests which range from sports to seniors to planting community gardens. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks Club Society was granted $14,000; and the Beaver Valley Manor Society, almost $18,000. In two grants, the Beaver Valley Blooming Society received over $14,000 – $6,000 which is allocated for an age-friendly 2013 project and $8,800 to break ground on a community garden. With over $30,000 to allot, Area B supported recreation. The Red Mountain Racers and Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club each received $4,000. In addition, the Genelle Recreation Commission was granted $3,000 and the Silver City Trap and Skeet Club, $3,000. The Village of Warfield divvied over $30,000 to community incentives which included four grants to the Webster Parents’ Advisory Council, to be used for community use building, ski days, pink shirt day and dishes. Additionally, the village granted Scouts Canada, First Warfield Beavers, $3,300. The Career Development Services (CDS) received grants from Trail, Rossland, Warfield, AreaA/Fruitvale/Montrose totalling over $15,000. The CDS is contracted to provide employment supports to individuals with significant barriers to employment. A complete list of all the community fund allocations will be available on at rdkb.com later this week.
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A large storm drain was moved into place on Tuesday as work on Hendry Lane continued. The project is expected to last a couple of weeks.
Survey and referendums support move FROM PAGE 1 and the chosen site was inspected by multiple engineers, the consultant issued a final compendium. “The final cost with all the bells and whistles was $1.7 million,” said Gibson. She explained that features could be cut from the project to decrease the price and that the ensuing cost could be spread out
over three years; which would buy the library board time to pursue grants and other funding to help foot the bill. “I told council that we could break up the costs so it didn’t impact the budget so terribly, and spin it out over three years. “But here were are, still, with the future of the library up in the air.
Rossland
French Immersion gets enough response By Timothy Schafer Rossland News
Late French Immersion is a go for the City of Rossland. A second push to garner enough students for the program—slated for the former Rossland Secondary School building—received more than enough response from the community to guarantee the city will begin hosting the
program in fall. SD20 director of instruction, Bill Ford, said the deadline for registration extension revealed 16 more applicants—13 from Rossland, two from Trail and one from Fruitvale. The program had been stalled at 17 applicants—with the bulk of registrants coming from Rossland—for several
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weeks and needed only eight more students or the fledgling program was in danger of not being realized. To sweeten the pot and entice in extra students, the district offered the program to current Grade 6 students in the region, creating a combined program for the coming school year. It did the trick, said Ford.
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“And what it comes down to is political will.” David Perehudoff, chief administrative officer, said that the cost is a driving consideration, but not the only issue that has delayed reconsideration. “The city is facing a number of major cost issues at this time within its fiveyear capital plan,” said Perehudoff. “And council has to determine where the library fits within the list of priorities.” He explained that is coupled with the fact that the Village of Warfield, who is part of the service, is not willing to commit to additional funding at this time. Additionally, the library has almost 1,300 users from outside our direct service area through the
use of BC One Card and with this type of use, it might be that the library should be regionally funded as opposed to a locally funded service. Gibson said that the library currently has 2,662 active Trail resident card holders and 502 from Warfield. During the first three months of the year, the library welcomed 120 new library card holders. “To me, that many people in a population of 7,000 means a lot of usage.” With an average of 177 people walking through the library doors each day, Gibson questioned why council wouldn’t want to see that foot traffic through the south end of town. “The city’s own consultant said than an anchor is needed in that end of town
to draw people in, and that draw is us,” she said. Aside from the relocation being congruent with the downtown revitalization vision, Gibson said on three occasions the public said the library needs to be moved; twice in referendum and once in the recent survey. Citing the hazards of crossing the highway with children in tow, and difficulties for elderly and disabled residents to access its current location, the people have spoken said Gibson. “Number one, is that 80 per cent of people surveyed said that yes, the library needs to be moved to another location. “And the citizens of Greater Trail deserve it, what we have now is inadequate but we cannot seem to do what we need to do.”
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Provincial
Election issue: agricultural policies By Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – Relief from carbon tax on farms and promotion of B.C.-grown agricultural products are key promises in the campaign for the May 14 provincial election. The B.C. Liberal Party and the B.C. NDP have argued for a decade about the best way to promote local food consumption. The NDP platform promises to reinstate the “Buy B.C.” program that identifies products grown anywhere in the province. The B.C. Liberal government ended that program, and in 2012 it committed $2 million to regional “Buy
Local” promotions that they say are more adaptable to local needs. The party’s current platform promises to double that funding to “promote 50- and 100-mile diets.” Neither party is specific about assistance for tree fruit growers. The NDP pledges to “help orchardists with replanting and other costs,” while the B.C. Liberals offer to “begin work on a permanent and sustainable tree fruit replant program, to be implemented following the current three-year, $2 million program.” In its pre-election budget, the B.C. Liberal government
has offered $20 million in carbon tax relief for greenhouse and flower growers, in addition to an exemption for coloured gasoline and diesel used on farms. The B.C. Green Party proposes major reforms, including phasing out synthetic chemical pesticides, banning genetically modified crops such as canola and removing taxes on value-added B.C. products such as juices and wines. Platform highlights: • The B.C. Liberals promise a new meat inspection system by 2014, including a new “Certified B.C. Beef” brand. The party also wants to create a “Centre of Excellence for Agriculture” at the University of the Fraser Valley. • The B.C. NDP promises $8 million per year starting
in 2014 for agriculture programs. Plans include pilot programs to use B.C. produce in hospitals and longterm care facilities. • The B.C. Conservative platform promises only to “introduce policies that support, farmers, ranchers and others.” The party emphasizes its pledge to phase out the carbon tax on all fossil fuels, citing its role in poor financial performance by B.C. agriculture relative to the rest of the country. • The B.C. Green Party would prohibit further release of top-rated land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, and “provide small grants to support municipalities and school boards that wish to maintain and expand community gardens and urban agriculture.”
Nanaimo
Trustees begin school closures process Plan calls for reconfiguration of school facilities By Jenn McGarrigle Nanaimo News Bulletin
Major changes across Nanaimo school district could
be in the works. Trustees voted unanimously to start work on a draft 10-year facilities plan, subject to a 60-day public consultation process, at Wednesday’s board meeting. The plan, based on a private consultant’s recommendations
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made public two weeks ago, includes closing a net total of 10 school facilities, rebuilding four facilities, pursuing the addition of enrichment programs to a number of schools, relocating the learning alternative programs, adjusting the French immersion program and relocating administrative functions. The 60-day public consultation process on the draft plan began Friday. The most immediate actions include closing the junior learning alternatives site at Five Acres as well as closing South Wellington and North Oyster elementary schools at the end of
June, with students going to Woodbank Primary and North Cedar Intermediate. Over the next few years the proposal is to move Cedar Secondary students to John Barsby and then move all elementary students in the area into the Cedar Secondary building, closing all four elementary schools currently operating in Cedar. Other consolidations include putting all Ladysmith students into one elementary and one secondary school, and closing Woodlands Secondary and Departure Bay Elementary. If all of the plan’s recommendations
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are implemented, it is expected that in 10 years, the district would operate 24 elementary and five secondary schools instead of the current seven secondary, 31 elementary and two learning alternatives facilities. Financial savings of the plan are estimated at about $1.3 million per year for the first five years, then $330,000 per year for the last five years and $6.4 million is staff’s conservative estimate of the minimum amount of money the district stands to gain by selling properties it no longer requires. That money would be used to renovate and update existing schools.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS, B.C. - It’s totally within provincial election rules, but it’s still a rare situation in the riding of KamloopsNorth Thompson because none of the four candidates actually live in the riding boundaries. Incumbent Liberal Terry Lake, N-D-P challenger Kathy Kendall and B-C X party hopeful John Ford all live in nearby Kamloops-South Thompson. B.C. Conservative party representative Ed Klop is a fly-in candidate from the Shuswap riding. Elections B.C. spokesman Don Main says acceptable candidates must be over the age of 18, a Canadian citizen, a B.C. resident for at least six months, and not disqualified by the Election Act. But he says nothing in the rules prohibits a non-resident from running in any riding. When asked about the situation, several Kamloops-North Thompson residents said it doesn’t bother them that their MLA is guaranteed to be a non-resident.
Abbotsford
Hockey team, centre cost city $3.86 million By Alex Butler Abbotsford News
The total deficit for the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) and the Abbotsford Heat amounted to $3.86 million in 2012. The recreation facility operated at a $1.97 million deficit in 2012 – about $100,000 more than the city predicted – while the city also paid nearly $2 million to the Abbotsford Heat in that year, according to the city’s consolidated financial statements which were discussed in an audit and finance committee meeting last week. A supply-fee agreement between the Abbotsford Heat and the city has guaranteed the American Hockey League (AHL) team a break-even revenue of $5.7 million in each year of their 10-year contract. Any shortfall is covered by the city. The financial reports state the Heat cost the city $1.89 million in the 2012 calendar year, which would include portions of two different hockey seasons – the end of the 2011/12 season and the beginning of the 2012/13 season last fall. The deficit for the Heat was $450,000 in 2009/10, $1.37 million in 2010/11 and $1.76 million in 2011/12.
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National
Search-and-rescue system needs rescuing
Alberta
Guards stay off the job THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees faced a growing fine Tuesday as striking jail guards continued to remain off the job despite a court ruling that found the union in contempt. A Court of Briefs Queen’s Bench justice fined the union $100,000 Monday night for the illegal strike - a penalty that increased to $350,000 at noon Tuesday. That fine will continue to increase the longer the dispute over safety conditions at the Edmonton Remand Centre continues. The widespread strike started last week over safety issues at the new remand facility, which took in its first batch of 800 inmates earlier this month. The strike quickly spread to other correctional facilities across the province. Provincial sheriffs, who provide security at courthouses, and other court staff walked out Monday in solidarity with the guards.
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Ontario
School gun charges tossed THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - A 13-year-old boy who allegedly brought a gun and ammunition to his Toronto elementary school won’t face a trial after a judge ruled he was improperly strip-searched at the police station. Ontario Court Judge David Cole stayed the gun possession and assault charges against the boy because he found his charter rights were violated, but not without some stern words for both the boy and the Toronto police. There is a “decade-long history” of strip searches by Toronto Police Service officers sometimes being found unconstitutional, Cole said, citing other decisions. The boy, who can’t be identified because of his age, was 12 when teachers found a gun and ammunition in his backpack after a fight at school, the judge heard. At the police station, officers made the boy remove all of his clothing and they performed a visual inspection. Proper procedure for a strip search is for the accused to remove their clothing one piece at a time so it can be examined then put back on, never leaving the accused fully naked. Cole ruled that this strip search violated the boy’s charter right to not be subjected to an unreasonable search.
THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The federal auditor general says the country’s search-and-rescue system is in distress and some elements are near the breaking point. Michael Ferguson’s latest report issued Tuesday singled out the Royal Canadian Air Force, saying a continuing shortage of pilots and trained crew puts the system in jeopardy. He also said the country doesn’t have enough - or the right type - of aircraft to respond to emergencies across the vast, open spaces of land and sea. The Harper government has repeatedly promised to deliver new aircraft to replace the air force’s aging fleet of C-115 Buffaloes and older model C-130 Hercules, the workhorses of rescue missions. Defence Minister Peter MacKay has often referred to the procurement as a “top priority.” But the program, started under the Liberals in 2002, is not expected to deliver a new plane until 2017. “National Defence has not sufficiently replaced and has had difficulty maintaining its SAR aircraft at the necessary level to respond to SAR incidents effectively,” the auditor’s report said. Ferguson noted the Hercules do not have sensors and data management systems found on search aircraft in other countries. The cost of main-
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Auditor General’s Report Highlights of the federal auditor general’s report, released Tuesday: - Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, haven’t been able to work together on assembling the documents needed to create a solid historical record of the Indian residential school system and its tragic legacy. They can’t agree on basic questions, including what documents are needed and what time period should be covered. - The national search-and-rescue system run by the Canadian Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard is troubled by aging equipment and shortages of pilots and flight engineers. They are doing an adequate job now, but will face sustainability problems in the future. - The Human Resources Department needs to tighten up the way it goes after EI overpayments. The system loses more than $100 million a year to fraud and misrepresentation. - Revenue Canada still needs to improve the way it chases down delinquent tax accounts. It has made some progress, but still has to find better ways to track its progress in pursuing tax arrears estimated to be worth $29 billion. - Federal health agencies need to better co-ordinate their efforts to prevent and control diabetes. Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research have all spent millions of dollars in isolation, producing fragmented efforts and limited progress. many delays. “The reality is that while the process is underway, it has not delivered the aircraft we need, that our SAR (technicians) deserve,” he said. “It’s complicated in that we have a number of departments that touch on this file for the delivery of the aircraft itself.” The government expects to call for ten-
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ders this fall, he said. New Democrat MP Malcolm Allen said the report speaks to the Conservative government’s mismanagement of the military.
“We need these things to happen and happen quickly and this delay process has simply continued on and on and this really speaks to this government’s ability to manage its departments,” he said. Ferguson said the air force and the coast guard generally meet their response time goals, but the system can be improved. The air force is able to get a search plane or helicopter airborne on a rescue call within its set response period about 85 per cent of the time. But that response time, sometimes the subject of heated public debate, is qualified. The air force will respond within 30 minutes during business hours Monday to Friday. Outside of that window, the time increases to two hours. Ferguson said minor tweaking of the schedule could improve the response, something the military has already noted in two previous studies. The coast guard has demonstrated it can get going within 30 minutes about 96 per cent of the time.
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taining the nearly 50-year-old Buffaloes has climbed to $20 million a year and there’s a shortage of spare parts. Keeping both aircraft flying until 2017 will require substantial cash for life extensions. Ferguson raised concerns about the availability and range of rescue helicopters, especially the CH-146 Griffon, which cannot get to Arctic without refuelling. Liberal critic John McKay said inaction endangers lives. The auditor would not go as far as to say that, but indicated change is urgently required. “At this point, we would expect they would try to put something together; a plan; a strategy that brings all of this together to address all of the concerns that we’ve raised,” he said. “The concerns that we raised were not particularly difficult to find. It’s not hard to find aircraft that have been around for 45 years. “Hopefully, this report will help focus the attention that needs to be put into this service in order for it have an overall plan and strategy.” The defence minister said he accepts all of the auditor’s recommendations, and acknowledged the program has faced too
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ritish Columbia is officially in election mode and the parties are rolling out their campaign promises. When it comes to the tax promises of the two mainstream parties, British Columbians are confronted with a choice, as it were, between higher taxes or even higher taxes. So pick your poison. To see how they stack up, let’s look at each plan for the most important types of taxes. It’s not a pretty picture. In one corner we have the Liberal plan, which was unveiled in February’s pre-election budget. The Liberals proposed a series of economically damaging tax increases including a one-point increase to the corporate income tax rate (to 11 per cent from 10 per cent) and a higher top personal income tax rate on British Columbians earning more than $150,000 (16.8 per cent versus 14.7 per cent). Importantly, the latter would affect the types of skilled workers B.C. wants to attract and retain such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, senior managers, accountants, and those in other professional occupations. In the other corner is the NDP plan, which we
learned about more recently. Like the Liberals, the NDP also wants to increase personal and corporate income taxes (and others) but by much more. According to the NDP’s fiscal platform, the party plans to hike the corporate tax rate further to 12 per cent and increase the top personal rate to 19 per cent. And their plan doesn’t stop there. The NDP also plans to reinstate the financial corporate capital tax (three per cent on banks and one per cent on financial head offices in B.C., including credit unions). There’s more: they plan to expand the carbon tax’s base so it applies to more businesses, including those in B.C.’s resource sector. No matter how you slice it, both plans will hurt B.C.’s economic prospects. While all taxes impose costs, the types of increases being proposed are among the most costly. Economic research consistently finds that personal and corporate taxes impose higher costs in terms of reduced economic growth because they have a greater adverse effect on people’s decisions to work, save, invest and be entrepreneurial. The personal tax increases will make B.C.
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less competitive in attracting and retaining skilled workers and professionals (doctors, engineers, etc.), particularly vis-à-vis neighbouring Alberta. Currently, such workers in B.C. pay a top income tax rate that is 47 per cent higher than their Alberta counterparts. Under the Liberals’ plan, the top rate will be 68 per cent higher than Alberta’s. Under the NDP’s tax plan, the differential is a whopping 90 per cent. On business taxes, economic research is again crystal clear: higher corporate taxes decrease investment, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. Workers ultimately lose through lower wages and fewer job opportunities. The NDP’s proposal to reinstate the corporate cap-
ital tax similarly flies in the face of sound economic policy. This highly damaging tax is levied on a firm’s capital (equity and debt) regardless of profitability; it costs a lot in terms of reduced investment and productivity but brings little revenue in return. Making matters worse, the proposed tax increases of both parties come at an inopportune time. Recall, B.C. recently scrapped the HST and returned to the non-investment friendly PST – a sales tax levied on production inputs and critical investments in machinery, equipment and technology. Rather than mitigate the PST’s negative impact, both tax policy platforms exacerbate the PST’s return by further discouraging investment and entrepreneurship. With their tax promises, neither party is heeding the lessons from B.C.’s history. Back in 2001, the provincial government enacted a comprehensive tax reform package that paved the way for stronger economic performance. Specifically, the government reduced the corporate income tax rate to 13.5 per cent from 16.5 per cent (with later reductions to 10 per cent) and put forth a
plan to eliminate the corporate capital tax. The tax cuts were not limited to business; the government also enacted a 25 per cent across-the-board reduction in personal income tax rates. Research by a leading Canadian economist, Professor Bev Dahlby of the University of Calgary, found that B.C.’s 2001 tax cuts were “partly responsible for the province’s higher economic growth rate from 2002 to 2006 and have produced “significant longrun economic gains.” Good tax policy should cross party lines. Fortunately, over the past 15 years provincial governments across the political spectrum have recognized this and implemented pro-growth tax reform – be it NDP governments in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Liberals in B.C. and New Brunswick, or Progressive Conservatives in Alberta. Whoever emerges victorious in B.C. should take notice and reconsider their tax policy promises. The economic health of our province is at stake. Charles Lammam is associate director of tax and budget policy research at the Fraser Institute.
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I value very highly the column in your Friday paper by Louise McEwan, and none more highly than the one on Friday about gender hierarchy (The dangerous paradigm of gender hierarchy, Trail Times, April 26). She makes reference to the scriptural passage “wives obey your husbands.” This and several other passages which denigrate women are attributed to St. Paul. It is unlikely, however, that he wrote or did anything to denigrate women. He had far too much respect for the women who assisted him in his ministry. These negative passages are undoubtedly insertions (which was not uncommon in those
times) by church officials in the second century as their opposition to woman having any authority. This became the pattern of Christian behaviour for nearly two thousand years. The genuine foundation statement by St. Paul regarding women is found in Galations 3:28, “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Any definition of women's role in church and world needs to be measured against this very affirmative affirmation. Paul believed that women had as much value as men in Christian ministry. For a thorough study of
this topic see John Dominic Crossan's book “God and Empire” (Harper Collins 2007) pages 172-183. I know many women dislike St. Paul because of the frequent instances of misogyny in his letters. We need to delve more deeply into his writings to find the broad and genuine appreciation he had for women. Paul is difficult enough in some of his genuine writings without our adding to the difficulties by accepting those blatant attacks upon women which are not his at all, nor do they represent his mind and his heart. Rev. Garwood G. Russell Fruitvale
Real science disputes climate claims I watched the B.C. political debate (Monday night), but don’t worry. I’m not going to talk about it here. If you didn’t watch, you didn’t really miss anything. It was almost a waste of time. But, I do want to make a point about a question that the press continually asks everyone suspected of not succumbing to current folk lore about earth’s climate. “Do you believe in Climate Change?” Now if that isn’t a very dishonest question, I don’t know what is. The equivalent honest question is: “Do you believe in Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW)?” For those of you who don’t know what that means, it is the belief that the earth is warming out of control because of man’s incessant consumption of fossil fuels, further suggesting that CO2 is the main culprit for the warming. The answer to the first question is, “Of course I believe in
climate change.” I also believe the earth is round and the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. The climate of our earth has been constantly changing since it was formed 4.5 billion years ago, long before man was ever here. It always will change by the way, and there’s nothing any politician or group of goofy alarmists with ulterior motives are ever going to do about it. The answer to the second question is, “I absolutely do not believe in anthropogenic global warming.” The evidence (unspun version) of global-warmingcaused-by-CO2 is sorely lacking but more importantly, the real science of CO2 and the natural laws of chemistry and physics clearly indicate that it’s not even possible for AGW to be plausible, at least not in a significant way. Let’s start questioning this rubbish. Don’t let anyone convince you of something so
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insane just because the press keeps telling you it’s the consensus of most scientists. First of all that is a lie, and second of all, progress in science has never been and never will be built on the back of consensus. Progress is built on hardwon truths brought about by a great deal of thoughtful study, skepticism (yes, lots of skepticism), and scientific examination. We must start demanding more truthful knowledge (and there’s plenty) on the subject, and less propaganda and crafty spin by those promoting this fallacy. We all know that we can’t listen to what our politicians tell us on this subject either. They just say whatever they think needs to be said (or not said) to get elected. We should be mad as hell, and we shouldn’t take this anymore! Russ Babcock Genelle
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Dutch citizens celebrate new king THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Millions of Dutch people dressed in orange flocked to celebrations around the Netherlands Tuesday in honour of a oncein-a-generation milestone for the country’s ruling House of Orange-Nassau: after a 33-year reign, Queen Beatrix abdicated in favour of her eldest son, WillemAlexander. At 46, King WillemAlexander is the youngest monarch in Europe and the first Dutch king in 123 years, since Willem III died in 1890. Like Beatrix before him, Willem-Alexander has assumed the throne at a time of social strains and economic malaise. Although the Dutch monarchy is largely ceremonial, he immediately staked out a course to preserve its relevance in the 21st century. “I want to establish ties, make connections and exemplify what unites us, the Dutch people,” the freshly minted king said at a nationally televised investiture ceremony in Amsterdam’s
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600-year-old New Church, held before the combined houses of Dutch parliament. “As king, I can strengthen the bond of mutual trust between the people and their government, maintain our democracy and serve the public interest.” Hopes for the new monarch are high. For most of the 2000s, the country was locked in an intense national debate over the perceived failure of Muslim immigrants, mostly from North Africa, to integrate. In response, politicians curtailed many of the famed Dutch tolerance policies. More recently, this trading nation of 17 million has suffered back-to-back recessions. European Union figures released Tuesday showed Dutch unemployment spiking upward toward 6.4 per cent. That’s below the EU average, but a 20-year high in the Netherlands. “I am taking the job at a time when many in the kingdom feel vulnerable and uncertain,”
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Norma Louisa Becker was born October 17th, 1923 and passed away peacefully on April 23, 2013 in Grand Forks BC at the age of 89. Norma is survived by her loving husband Alan, Son Gerry (Dawn), Daughter Norma (Doug), Grandchildren Tara (Walter) Gregory, Nicole (Chris), Bruce (Holly), Stuart (Danielle), Great-Grandchildren Kimberlyn, Gerald, Braxton, Teagan, Claran. Norma was a avid golfer, member of the Hospital Auxiliary, 30 year resident of Christina Lake and a long-time member of St. John United Church. A Celebration of Norma’s life was held Monday, April 29th at 1 p.m. at St. John’s United Church Grand Forks with a reception to follow at the Christina Lake Hall. Arrangements entrusted to Everett Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home.
Willem-Alexander said. “Vulnerable in their work or health. Uncertain about their income or home environment.” Amsterdam resident Inge Bosman, 38, said she doubted Willem-Alexander’s investiture would give the country much of an employment boost. “Well, at least one person got a new job,” she said. Tellingly, one of Willem-Alexander’s first diplomatic missions as king will be to visit the country’s largest trading partner, Germany. While many are skeptical that the new king can make a difference where politicians have failed, the celebrations provided a welcome change from the humdrum of everyday life, and the popularity of the royal house itself is not in doubt. A poll commissioned by national broadcaster NOS and published this week showed that 78 per cent support the monarchy. The royal couple has also been active in the global campaign to fight poverty. U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon congratulated WillemAlexander and praised the royal couple for supporting the promotion of clean water, sanitation and development. The new king has chaired the secretarygeneral’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation. Ban also paid tribute to Beatrix for her “outstanding public service” and “for the important and positive force the Netherlands has been throughout her reign, in promoting international law, the rule of law and peaceful settlement of disputes.”
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Trail native, Ray Forte, son of Lodi and Louis Forte, was presented with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal at a ceremony earlier this year in Ottawa. Ray Forte (pictured above on right with Mike Cabana, Deputy Commissioner Federal Policing) has been a civilian member of the RCMP for the last 16 years and is a criminal analyst working in federal policing. He was nominated for the medal for his outstanding contributions both for his work with the RCMP as well as his contributions to the Ottawa community. He has been enthusiastically involved in coaching various sports (hockey, lacrosse, soccer, ultimate frisbee, baseball) over the last five years.
Hopefuls line up for chance with Rockettes THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Hundreds of young women from around the world are kicking their dance routines into high gear in New York this week in hopes of joining perhaps the most famous dance troupe there is - the Rockettes. The aspiring dancers lined up Tuesday morning on a Manhattan street - getting just 30 seconds each to audition for a chance to be in the 2013 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Amid noisy rush-hour traffic, their hair was neatly pulled back. Their makeup was perfect, some batting fake eyelashes. And they all wore high-heeled dance shoes. “I’ve always wanted to do this,” said Chelsey Knapper, 22, of Detroit, who didn’t survive last year’s auditions. For this “cattle call” - as the free-for-all lineup is called
- Knapper and the others were led upstairs into a rehearsal studio to perform a dance routine before a panel of judges. The quick, precise routine includes a double pirouette and a leg extension. Those who survive through the end of the week - a good dozen or so - will still have to wait months to find out if they’ll actually be invited to join the holiday show that runs from Nov. 8 to Dec. 30. Madison Square Garden Entertainment, which produces the show, declined to discuss earnings. But Rockettes reportedly earn about $1,500 a week. They pay their own expenses to get to New York because, Knapper said, “I’d love to be on the line, it’s my dream.” Groups of dancers waited their turn at either side of the studio. Some wiped beads of nervous sweat off their fore-
heads, fanning themselves. Others leaned down for sips of bottled water as ceiling fans whirred to keep the space cool. On her third try to become a Rockette, “I just got cut,” said Liz Daniels, 27, of San Diego. “You get one shot,” she added. “But it’s not disappointing; there’s all kinds of choreography, and that’s how it goes.” To even audition, prospective Rockettes must be between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-10 in stocking feet, and proficient in ballet, tap, and jazz. Directing the whole Christmas spectacular is choreographer Linda Haberman. “I either keep you or cut you,” she said. Whoever survives the cutthroat process will join a troupe of about 80 Rockettes who are “a part of history, an iconic part of New York City,” Haberman said.
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By Times Staff Junior golfers had an event-full weekend, hitting the links on Friday at Birchbank for the Rossland Secondary-J. L. Crowe High-School tournament, then opening the West Kootenay Junior circuit in Balfour Saturday. Eight high school teams which consisted of 40 players assembled to play in the combined Crowe- Rossland high school tournament. All the players struggled, but the RSS team came out on top with a team total of 335. Crowe finished second with a total of 359 and Nakusp placed third with a total of 364. This was Rosslands third win of the spring. Braden McKay from RSS won the tournament with an 80 and Brenan Moroney and Tyler McKay both tied for second with 82’s. The Crowe team had two players finish inside the top ten. Ryan Fullerton finished fourth overall with an 84 and Alex Rugg finished eighth with an 88. On Saturday in Balfour the local Junior Circuit kicked off. Twenty juniors attended and challenged the difficult Balfour course. The young golfers played off the very back tees and had to deal with some wind and difficult greens. When the final putt dropped it was Tyler McKay from Birchbank finishing first with a 3-over, 75. In the 17-18 year old division, Birchbank’s Moroney took top honours with an 82. See JUNIORS, Page 10
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Trail Little League got underway on Saturday at Andy Bilesky Park, with honoured guest Julie Bilesky throwing out the first pitch, and L.L. Minor and Major games going, as well as some fun learning and practice for the young ball players. Trail Little League is celebrating its 60th year this season.
NHL Playoff prognostication has Wild ending
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he NHL’s strike-shortened 48 game schedule has played out, and now the quest for the Stanley Cup begins, in what could be one of the more interesting playoff scenarios since, oh… last season. The logical consensus on the Cup final is the Pittsburgh Penguins versus the Chicago Blackhawks with Pittsburgh winning, with or without Sidney Crosby, in say six games. But consensus didn’t mean much to the Cup finalists last year, which saw the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Kings best the sixth-seeded New Jersey Devils in six. Ask the last four President Trophy winners - anything can happen in the current
incarnation of the NHL. This year’s Presidents’ Trophy winning Blackhawks face the Wild in the first round. It doesn’t bode well for the Hawks. The team with the most regular-season points has been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in three of the past four years. San Jose was bounced by Anaheim in 2009, Washington lost to Montreal three years ago, and Vancouver was eliminated by Los Angeles in the first round last season. The playoffs will be highlighted by the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs original six series, and the all-Canadian battle between the Montreal Canadiens and the
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Ottawa Senators. The Leafs won’t beat the Bruins, a team that struggled mightily in its final 10 games of the season. Still, the Bruins should sweep the Leafs away in four. Another original six Canadiens-Bruins Adams Division title series would be epic, but I fear the Sens may upset the frenetic second-seeded Habs, especially given
the return of goaltender Craig Anderson and defenceman Erik Karlsson to the Ottawa lineup. The Vancouver Canucks could be in trouble in the first round, taking on the sixth-seed San Jose Sharks, a team that won all three of its matchups with Vancouver this year. The hottest team in the NHL has been the Washington Capitals, going 8-1-1 in their last 10. With a revitalized Alex Ovechkin, the Caps should get by the Rangers and beat the odious Bruins to make it to the Conference final. I’ll go out on my first limb, and pick the Caps to shake the monkey off their backs and beat the Pens in seven. Yet my boldest prediction and upset win-
ner this year will be the Minnesota Wild. Shocking I know, but with additions of Zach Parise, Jason Pominville, and Ryan Suter, the leadership of Mikko Koivu and the game-stealing goaltending from Niklas Backstrom – who, incidentally, led the league in wins this year with 24 - the Wild comprise a good enough scenario to make them another eighth seeded Stanley Cup champion. It’s a long shot, but in playoff prognostications I’ve grown accustomed to being wrong. Wild over Caps in seven. • And speaking of human error, I made an egregious one at the end of the Trail Commercial Hockey League final last month. I received information that I used
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jason Collins said he has gotten “incredible” support since coming out as the first openly gay player in one of the four major U.S. pro sports leagues. Collins sat down for an interview that was aired by ABC’s “Good Morning America” early Tuesday, one day after the veteran NBA centre revealed his sexuality in a firstperson story posted on Sports Illustrated’s
website. “I think, I know, in my personal life, I’m ready and I think the country is ready for supporting an openly gay basketball player,” Collins told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. Collins said he went through something akin to a 12-step program while deciding to come out, dealing with emotions such as anger and denial. “But when you
finally get to that point of acceptance, there’s nothing more beautiful than just allowing yourself to really be happy and be comfortable in your own skin,” Collins said. Dozens of NBA players sent messages to Collins after the story was posted Monday, many doing so through social media. The support didn’t stop there, with President Barack Obama also calling to offer his support. “It’s incredible. Just try to live an honest, genuine life and the next thing you know
you have the president calling you,” Collins said. “He was incredibly supportive and he was proud of me, said this not only affected my life but others going forward.” Collins said he does not know of any other gay NBA players. “It doesn’t matter that you’re gay. The key thing is that it’s about basketball,” Collins said. “It’s about working hard, it’s about sacrificing for your team. It’s all about dedication. That’s what you should focus on.”
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Els Hryniw, Taylen Hryniw, and Maddie Dahl of the Trail Horseman’s Society would like to give a huge thanks to Safeway for donating flats of water to the club. The girls from the local 4H club are very excited to get out with their ponies this spring, and had a great weekend completing a stretch clinic with Gail Jewell last week, while many other area riders got comfortable in the saddle with trainer Jason Hicks.
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Top Scorers G A Pt St. Louis, TB 17 43 60 Stamkos, TB 29 28 57 Ovechkin, Wash 32 24 56 Crosby, Pgh 15 41 56 P.Kane, Chi 23 32 55 E.Staal, Car 18 35 53 Kunitz, Pgh 22 30 52 Kessel, Tor 20 32 52 Hall, Edm 16 34 50 Datsyuk, Det 15 34 49 Getzlaf, Ana 15 34 49 Ribeiro, Wash 13 36 49 Toews, Chi 23 25 48 Giroux, Pha 13 35 48 Zetterberg, Det 11 37 48 Stanley Cup Odds Team Current Opening Chicago 3-1 11-1 Pittsburgh 3-1 6-1 Boston 6-1 9-1 Anaheim 10-1 24-1 Vancouver 11-1 9-1 Montreal 12-1 55-1 St. Louis 12-1 11-1 L. A. 13-1 10-1 Wash 15-1 18-1 N.Y. Rangers 20-1 9-1 San Jose 20-1 14-1 Toronto 25-1 55-1 Detroit 30-1 11-1 N.Y. Isles 35-1 55-1 Minn 50-1 55-1 Ottawa 50-1 24-1
Final 2012-13 NHL Expanded Overall Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OL SL GF GA Pt Last 10 z-Pittsburgh 48 36 12 0 0 165 119 72 8-2-0-0 y-Montreal 48 29 14 3 2 149 126 63 4-6-0-0 y-Washington 48 27 18 3 0 149 130 57 8-1-1-0 x-Boston 48 28 14 3 3 131 109 62 3-5-1-1 x-Toronto 48 26 17 0 5 145 133 57 5-4-0-1 x-N.Y. Rangers 48 26 18 0 4 130 112 56 7-3-0-0 x-Ottawa 48 25 17 2 4 116 104 56 6-4-0-0 x-Islanders 48 24 17 4 3 139 139 55 6-1-1-2 Winnipeg 48 24 21 0 3 128 144 51 6-3-0-1 Philadelphia 48 23 22 1 2 133 141 49 6-4-0-0 New Jersey 48 19 19 3 7 112 129 48 4-5-0-1 Buffalo 48 21 21 2 4 125 143 48 6-4-0-0 Carolina 48 19 25 3 1 128 160 42 3-5-2-0 Tampa Bay 48 18 26 1 3 148 150 40 2-6-1-1 Florida 48 15 27 5 1 112 171 36 3-7-0-0 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OL SL GF GA Pt Last 10 z-Chicago 48 36 7 0 5 155 102 77 7-2-0-1 y-Anaheim 48 30 12 3 3 140 118 66 5-4-1-0 y-Vancouver 48 26 15 1 6 127 121 59 5-4-0-1 x-St. Louis 48 29 17 1 1 129 115 60 7-3-0-0 x-Los Angeles 48 27 16 1 4 133 118 59 5-3-0-2 x-San Jose 48 25 16 3 4 124 116 57 5-5-0-0 x-Detroit 48 24 16 3 5 124 115 56 5-2-0-3 x-Minnesota 48 26 19 1 2 122 127 55 4-5-0-1 Columbus 48 24 17 3 4 120 119 55 8-2-0-0 Phoenix 48 21 18 3 6 125 131 51 4-3-1-2 Dallas 48 22 22 3 1 130 142 48 4-5-1-0 Edmonton 48 19 22 4 3 125 134 45 3-7-0-0 Calgary 48 19 25 1 3 128 160 42 5-5-0-0 Nashville 48 16 23 3 6 111 139 41 1-8-1-0 Colorado 48 16 25 5 2 116 152 39 4-4-1-1 X - clinched playoff berth; y - clinched division; z - clinched conference; p - clinched Presidents’ Trophy; d - division leader. Note - division leaders ranked in top three positions regardless of points.
Juniors: Granite Point up next
FROM PAGE 11 Riley Rollick of Salmo came second shooting a 92. In the 15-16 division the low score went to David Launier of Rock Creek who
won on a playoff hole against Champion Lakes’ Trevor Browell after both shooting an 85. Nathan Griffioen took top honours in the U14 shooting an
88, while Champions’ Aiden Browell finished one shot back of the leader witn an 89. The next stop for Zone 1 junior golfers is at Nelson’s Granite Point on Saturday.
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Nothing wrong with reading newspaper early Mailbox
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where and buy a paper. My wife says it would be rude to take off at breakfast. Is this idiotic or what? -- California Dear California: It would be rude to read the paper in such a way that your hosts must wait for you to finish, or that you drag sections of it all over the house and fill in all the clues to the crossword puzzle. But there is nothing wrong with reading the paper early, putting it back together nicely and having it available to your hosts when they awaken. You can resolve this simply enough. When you arrive, inform your hosts that you are an early riser, and ask
sure her knee problems are due to her size. This woman looked to be in her mid-30s. At this rate, she might not live long enough to see her daughter reach adulthood. Don’t you think she should have taken the aisle seat? -- Loved the Show, Disliked the Seat Dear Loved: It seems logical that the person with the most difficulty moving would prefer the aisle seat, but perhaps the woman’s mother insisted on taking it. When stuck in these situations, there isn’t much you can do other than show tolerance for two hours. Dear Annie: I had to laugh when I read “Frustrated Cook’s” letter. I remember how my parents battled with me over eating broccoli when I was a kid. I was forced to finish it, so I would wash small bites down with my sweet tea, as if they were pills. I’m 48 now, and broccoli is one of
my favorite foods. However, I can no longer tolerate sweet tea. I think texture is often the issue, as it was for me. When I had kids, I never forced them to eat what I fixed. I gave them the option of making themselves a peanut butter sand-
wich if they did not want to eat my meals, but I also did not prepare a separate dish for them. -- Memphis Mama Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers col-
umn. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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whether they would mind if you fetch their paper and read it with your coffee, promising to keep it in pristine condition for when they are ready to read it. You also could offer to go to the local coffee shop and bring back coffee and muffins (and a newspaper) for everyone else. Dear Annie: I need to vent. My daughter, my 8-year-old granddaughter and I recently went to a Broadway show. After we were seated, a woman, her young daughter and her mother sat next to us. The woman was rather large, but instead of taking the aisle seat, she gave that to her mother and sat next to me. She was practically sitting on top of the chair arms due to her size and was taking up part of my space. At the end of the show, she told us we would need to climb over her because her knees hurt and she couldn’t move yet. I’m
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Dear Annie: Recently, my wife and I stayed for four days at the home of one of her school chums. The gals yakked until late at night, so I was the first one up every morning. I’m an early riser anyway. I like reading the newspaper with my breakfast, so when I’d get up, I’d go outside and pick up the paper and bring it in. My wife says it was wrong to get the paper before our hostess. Anyway, after a couple of days, the school friend seemed in a snit about something, and my wife says that was the reason, even though she never said so when I asked whether something was bothering her. Recently, we were invited to stay with different friends for a weekend, and I am getting no end of hassle from my wife to make sure I wait for our hosts to finish with the paper. I figure I’ll just go out for coffee some-
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, May 2, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a great day to schmooze, especially in group situations. Enjoy classes, meetings and conferences. Accept all invitations. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Relations with authority figures will go well today. You might have a chance to expand your world through new experiences or travel. Someone important might help you earn more money. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Travel opportunities can come your way today, as well as opportunities in higher learning. Sign up for a course. Explore avenues in publishing and the media. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Keep your pockets open, because you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others today. Money, gifts and direct cash might come to you. (Yay, me!)
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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Relations with partners and close friends are warm and upbeat today, because people are full of positive energy. Positive thoughts create a positive scene. (Enthusiasm is always contagious.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Work will go well today. Some of you will have workrelated travel. Others will find that groups are supportive. You might have a chance to either teach or learn something new. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A playful day! Accept all invitations to party. Enjoy sports events. Explore your creative juices in artistic ventures. Playful times with children also will appeal. (Romance with someone from another culture might begin.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Entertain at home today. Study groups at home can be positive experiences for teach-
ing or learning something new. This also is a good day to explore real-estate opportunities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’re in such a positive frame of mind, you’ll enjoy talking to everyone, especially siblings, relatives and neighbors. It’s a good day for writers, salespeople, teachers and actors.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Don’t be afraid to think big when it comes to ideas about how to boost your income or get a better job. Today favors you in this regard. Write down your ideas down. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You feel emotionally happy today because the Moon is in your sign, dancing with lucky Jupiter. Act on your generous impulses.
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You have a warm feeling in your tummy today, possibly because you have done someone a favor. Your preference is to take the high road and help the little guy. YOU BORN TODAY You are a perfectionist and take great care with everything you do. You’re extremely observant and are difficult to fool. You often are respected for your outspoken attitude. You are
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a good organizer, strategist and planner. Even your hobbies require analytical skills. Expect a fun-loving, social year ahead where even your partnerships and friendships improve. Birthdate of: David Beckham, soccer celebrity; Baron Manfred von Richtofen (The Red Baron), WWI fighter ace; Lorenz Hart, lyricist. (c) 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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DRIVERS WANTED:
Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
Help Wanted
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MILANO PIZZA Now Hiring delivery drivers and store personnel. Apply in person with resume: 1949B Main Street, Fruitvale.
**WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information
SUNRISE FORD 100 Mile House Requires Ford trained technicians & apprentices. Well equipped 11 bay shop, competitive wages & benefits E-mail Resume to Att; Helmut Loewen helmut@sunriseford.ca
MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com
Host: Patty
Route 302 8 papers 12th Ave, 15th Ave Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Pl
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Route 342 11 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 347 17 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave & 9th St Route 348 21 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd
Salmo
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TING NEW LIS
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Montrose $324,000
Trail $229,000
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A newly listed property with great potential! This 1 bed, 1 bath bungalow with basement is the perfect investment for you! It provides a spectacular view of the valley and Columbia River and is just minutes from downtown Trail.
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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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Sat, May 4 12 - 2pm 3427 Laburnum Drive Trail $289,000
FEATURE HOME Trail $99,500
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We require a CAR WASHER, DETAILER, LOT ATTENDENT to work in a fast paced environment. Must be able to drive a standard. Please send or email resume with complete prior job history, references and current driver’s license abstract to: Marc Cabana at Champion Chevrolet 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3 marccabana@championgm.com
1st Trail Real Estate OPEN HOUSES Sat, May 4 12 - 2pm 1611 Columbia Ave Trail $259,900
Route 357 18 papers Hummingbird St, Meadowlark Dr, Robin St Route 358 18 papers Cole St, Kootenay Ave N, Mountain St Route 379 22 papers Duncan Ave, Eastview St & Nelson Ave Route 380 26 papers Galloway Rd, Green Rd, Mill Rd Route 375 8 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 378 28 papers Columbia Gardens Rd, Martin St, Mollar Rd, Old Salmo Rd, Trest Dr Route 382 13 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 381 9 papers Coughlin Rd
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For all areas. Excellent exercise, fun for ALL ages. Fruitvale Rossland
Employment Opportunities
Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.
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Trail $339,000
Rural Fruitvale $289,900
Rossland $595,000
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Warfield $199,900
Fruitvale $409,000
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Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
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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
Nathan Kotyk 250.231.9484
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SKIDSTEER OPERATOR required for seasonal full-time employment with local Construction Company. Min. 5 years experience of excavating, grading, hauling, etc. Primarily working in the Trail & Castlegar areas. Wage commensurate with experience. Only those considered will be contacted for an interview. Please fax resume to (250)229-5248
Heavy Duty Machinery
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RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
Employment
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We offer assistance to seniors in their homes. Candidates must be physically fit, have good organizational, home making and time management skills, be able to work flexible hours and have reliable transportation. Long term Care aide certificates and references required. e-mail acashman@telus.net For more info call 250.368.6838 or 250.231.5033
1st Warfield Scouts Need YOU! ~Cub Scouts Leaders ~Group Committee Members You are invited to share your experience, skills and knowledge through Scouting!
Invest in the future- mentor the children of today. For detailed information please contact: Angela Weeks 250-368-3220
Warehouse/Factory PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.
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We are seeking a full time resident caretaker immediately for an apartment building in Cranbrook, BC. We will also require another person approximately 50 hours per month for the maintenance. Successful candidate will be organized, have good communication skills, computer skills, and be able to work without supervision. Please email resume to: mcole@shaw.ca
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Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251
Real Estate Houses For Sale ROSSLAND, brand new for sale or exchange for older one www.rosslandbuilder.com 250-362-7716
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
Help Wanted
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 CASTLEGAR, 1Bdrm. ground level, f/s, $600./mo.util.incl., avail. immed. 604-512-4178 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail. large 1 bd., free laundry. $475/mo. + util. Avail. immed. 250-368-8620 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. FRUITVALE, 2bd. Newly renovated. w/d,f/s. $695./mo. +util. 250-921-9141 ROSSLAND, 1bd. & 1 bach. apt. Golden City Manor. Over 55. N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250362-5030, 250-362-3385 ROSSLAND SINGE ROOMS & GUEST SUITES, private entrance, deluxe ensuite & kitchenette. Newly reno’d. N/S, N/P. Daily, Weekly, Monthly rate. 604-836-3359
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
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
1148 Bay Ave, Trail
Help Wanted
Employment Opportunity Summer Student
Required for a pure metals, semiconductor production facility in Trail BC. Potential candidates should have: • Good organizational skills, be self motivated and have the ability to work in a team environment • A general knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Access • Attention to detail and be able to follow standard operating procedures • Demonstrate that they will be attending a post secondary institution in the fall of 2013 • Successful applicants must be available for employment from May 21st until late August Applications will be received until 3:00 pm on Wednesday May 8th, 2013. Please submit resume, cover letter and references to: shawna.strobel@5nplus.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Saturday May 4 • 1 - 3pm Saturday May 4 • 1 - 3pm Saturday May 4 • 12 - 2pm 3941 Carnation Dr., Glenmerry 2205 Rockland Ave., Trail 468 Whitman Way, Warfield $319,000 $269,000 $588,000
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Sunningdale $209,000 OT EL RG LA
MLS# 2389497
Montrose $195,000 W NE
MLS#2389416
Sunningdale $118,000
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MLS#2216791
Fruitvale $289,500
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MLS#2389404
Fruitvale $498,500 W NE
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Montrose $189,900 W NE
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Misc for Rent MLS#2389454
GLENMERRY, new single car garage with lights & power. $95./mo. 250-368-6076
East Trail $189,900
Homes for Rent TRAIL, 2BDRM. with woodstove. $550./mo. + utilities. 250-368-6829
MLS#2389422
Warfield $74,900 ON ME GE HOCREA A
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MLS#2389266
Shavers Bench $169,900 LY MI FA EDED NE
W.TRAIL, small 1bdrm, may be 2bdrm house. $450./mo. 250-551-0267
Help Wanted
MLS#2213358
Ross Spur $369,500
MLS#2214420
MLS#2218681
Fruitvale $339,000
Garage Sales
775 11th Avenue Montrose. Saturday Apr 27 from 8 to 2 Multi Family. Toys, Books, Household goods and misc.
Houses For Sale
All Pro Realty Ltd.
Merchandise for Sale 775 11th Avenue Montrose BC Girl Guides Garage Sale; Sat May 4 from 8-2. household, toys, books, dishes, clothes, misc
Help Wanted
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Frutivale $339,900 W NE
Holiday Relief
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Graphic Design / Production
The Trail Times is looking for an individual with experience and ability in graphic design. If you are organized, thrive in a fast-paced deadlinedriven environment, then you should apply today. Experience with Indesign CS6 and Photoshop in a Mac environment is required and Illustrator is an asset. The right applicant will be a motivated team player, with a fast, creative approach to building advertising and marketing materials. Previous newspaper or print production experience a deÀnite asset. This is a relief position and the successful applicant must be eligible for union membership. To apply, email or mail your resume and references prior to May 10, 2013 to: Kevin Macintyre, 1163 Cedar Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4B8 ads@trailtimes.ca 2QO\ TXDOLÀ HG FDQGLGDWHV ZLOO EH FRQWDFWHG QR SKRQH FDOOV SOHDVH
Salmo $224,500 E LU VA AT E GR
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Montrose $314,900
MLS#2217957
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635 Shakespeare St, Warfield
$205,000
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Salmo $229,500
MLS#2215964
Trail $159,000
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MLS# 2389136
MLS# 2211093
MLS# 2219069
Trail $169,000
Fruitvale $207,000
Beaver Falls $179,900
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Rentals ROBSON (CASTLEGAR) RIVER FRONT: 1 bdr, semi-furnished private suite, $650/mo. utilities included. WEST TRAIL APARTMENTS: 1bdr & 2bdr, ns, shared laundry, newly renovated, rent negotiable. 1 BDR NEWLY RENOVATED: Riverfront, basement suite, downtown Castlegar, f/s, w/d, dw, ns/np, $700/mo. +utilities (or furnished & serviced, $1600/mo.), available Mar. 1. Stacey
1 BDR WITH DEN: Lots of light in quiet house, laundry/utilities included, South-end, Castlegar, $650/mo. 1BDR BASEMENT APARTMENT, CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, available Feb. 1, $550/ mo. utilities included. 1BDR COMFORTABLE SHOREACRES COTTAGE: Suitable for 1 person, ns/np, available immediately, $550/mo. +utilities. 2 BDR GROUND FLOOR, TRAIL: Updated, quiet, $650/mo. +utilities, Seniors Discount, close to downtown. 2 BDR WALKOUT BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: 1 yr old, 5 appliances, galley maple kitchen, laminate throughout, $900/ mo. +utilities. Jan. 15 or Feb. 1, ns/np, references required.
For Sale By Owner 2-3 BDR HOUSE,YMIR: F/s, w/d, dw, wood/electric heat, hi-speed/satTV, Feb.1, $800/mo.+utilities. 2BDR BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: W/d, np, references, $650/mo. +utilities. 2ND AVE, TRAIL: 1bdr suite, ns, quiet working adult, laundry, garage, utilities included, available now, $750/mo. 3 BDR HOUSE: On 2nd, Trail, close to Gyro, available Jan. 1st, ns, $800/mo.+negotiable. 3 BDR ROSSLAND HOME: All appliances, replace, enclosed garage, $950/mo. 3BDR MOBILE, KRESTOVA: On acreage, wood & electric, w/d, ns/np. 3BDR TOWNHOUSE, GLENMERRY: Clean, appliances, furnished, laminate oors, carport, rec room, municipal parking in rear, $1000/mo. +utilities. 6 MILE, NORTH SHORE, NELSON: 2 bdr, for mature adults, ns/np, $900/mo. +utilities, references. BACHELOR SUITE IN BALFOUR: All utilities included $600/mo. BEAUTIFUL 4BDR, THRUMS: Acreage, 2.5 baths, ns/np, references required, mature/ responsible, Jan. 1, $1500/mo. +utilities. CASTLEGAR 1 BDR +DEN BASEMENT SUITE: Walk-out, on bus route, ns/np, $675/ mo. inclusive. CASTLEGAR AREA 2 BDR MOBILE: Ns/np, $800/mo. +utilities. CUTE 3BDR FURNISHED TRAIL HOME: C/w dishes, cookware, bedding, BBQ, zero maintenance yard, ++); $1400/mo. includes 5 high end appliances, utilities, wireless internet, HDPVR, ns/np, references required, available immediately. FOR RENT ON THE EDGE OF KASLO: Small cozy log cabin. Quiet, peaceful, setting suitable for quiet, ns/np, suited for single, responsible person, $600/mo. +utilities. FURNISHED 2 BDR HOME, SOUTH CASTLEGAR: Now available, $850/mo. +utilities.
KASLO, BRIGHT 3BDR 1.5 BATH: F/s, w/d hookups, close to hospital/school, covered deck, internet/cable included, $850/mo. LARGE 1 BDR UPPER DUPLEX, HERITAGE APARTMENT, NELSON: Near downtown, ns, w/d, hardwood oors, clawfoot tub, covered deck, full sunlight, $900/mo.+utilities, available now, references required. LOVELY NELSON APARTMENTS AVAILABLE! Some rent controlled, including water & hydro, references required. NELSON, 3BDR, 2BATH HOME: Airy, close to all amenities, absolutely ns/np, reference required, $1250/mo. +utilities. ROBSON 3BDR HOUSE: Very clean, big yard, near school, church, bus stop, f/s, ns/np, references, $1150/mo. 250-365-2920(msg). ROSEMONT BACHELOR SUITE: Available Feb. 1, ns/np, $650/mo., includes utilities, cable & internet. SLOCAN MOTEL APARTMENTS, $500-$750, fully-furnished, large kitchen units, manager onsite. SMALL 2 BDR HOME, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, w/d, f/s, $825/mo. +utilities, SOUTH CASTLEGAR: Furnished 1bdr +ofce home, available immediately, $800/ mo. +utilities. THRUMS: 3 bdr apartment, $850/mo. +utilities.
Homes For Rent UPPER KASLO, COZY 1 BDR CABIN: Furnished, beautiful view, ns/np, responsible single adult, reference. S. CASTLEGAR 2BDR BASEMENT SUITE: Newly renovated, ns, pets on approval, laundry, references, $725/mo. utilities +internet included. 1BDR BASEMENT SUITE, OOTISCHENIA: Quiet single, No pets or smoking, w/d, $600/ mo. including utilities, D.D.-$300. 1 BDR APT: Balfour, fully-furnished/equipped, lake & mtn view, sun deck, ns/np, $695/ mo. inclusive. 1 BDR SUITE, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, references required, $625/mo. utilities included. 1BDR APARTMENT, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Heat/hydro included, ns, references, $675/mo. 1BDR BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: Private entrance, backyard, available Feb. 1, shared laundry, ns/np, references. 2 BDR BASEMENT SUITE: Very large & clean, gorgeous lake view, 15 mins from Castlegar, ns/np, $750/mo. includes electric. Travis, 2 BDR MOBILE HOME, 6-MILE, NELSON: Available immediately, ns/np, references, $950/ mo., includes utilities. 2-3 BDR DUPLEX, SALMO: Available immediately, np, f/s, w/d hookups, $700/ mo. +utilities.
2BDR APARTMENT, CASTLEGAR: Bright, spacious, f/s, laundry, close to amenities, ns np, $725/mo. +utilities. 2BDR HOUSE ON 5 ACRES: 5 minutes south of Kaslo. Looking for responsible, clea tenant(s), $650/mo. +utilities. 250-354-1698 3 BDR HOUSE, NELSON: Newly refurbishe perfect for family, close to schools, $1500/ mo. Contact Colleen or Nick, 250-229-2333 or 250-229-4771. 3 BDR MAIN FLOOR HOUSE, CASTLEGAR Nice, updated, 5 appliances, double garage $950/mo. +utilities. 250-365-5896. 3BDR HOUSE, NEWLY RENOVATED: With large yard, Slocan City, available Jan. 1, $90 mo. +utilities. 250-365-7574. 3BDR MOBILE: In Sunny Bridgeview Cresc Ootischenia, close to all amenities/college, $750/mo. +utilities. 250-365-3733. 3BDR, 2BATH, ROSSLAND: Spacious Heritage home, hardwood oors, large priva yard, available Feb. 1. 250-368-1066. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Newly renovate fully furnished 1 bdr, 1 bath basement suite, centrally located in Castlegar, close to store shops and bus routes, 1 car parking availab cable and internet included, ns/np, $750/mo including utilities. 250-365-6772. BALFOUR WATERFRONT: 1 bdr apartment all utilities included, laundry, Jan. 1, semi-furnished $625/mo. 604-315-5632/604 926-7362 ffarshi@hotmail.com BRIGHT, SUNNY, QUIET BACHELOR SUITE: In family home, private entrance, newly renovated, ns/np, $595 utilities includ 250-365-1465. CASTLEGAR 1BDR PLUS DEN: Available immediately, on bus route, w/d, garage, separate entrance, ns/np, $700/mo., utilities included. 250-229-5703. COZY TRAILER: In quiet nature setting, 15 minutes west of Nelson, in friendly commun $390/mo. includes heat & electric. Sorry, no dogs. 250-359-8280. DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Renovated 3b apartment, laundry, ns/np, quiet couple/fami available immediately, $1150/mo., utilities included. Rent negotiable. 250-365-4914 (leave msg). FRUITVALE, 2BDR: Remodeled, w/d, $595/ mo. 250-367-9676. GLADE 2BDR HOUSE PLUS WORKSHOP Newly renovated, on riverfront acreage, $1150/mo. +utilities. 778-962-0044, rosa101@gmx.de LARGE 1 BDR SUITE: 5 minutes from Nels $1000/mo. utilities included (+extras). 250-8 4767. Available Feb.1. LARGE 4BDR HOUSE ON ACREAGE, SLOCAN VALLEY: Bright, hardwood oors, woodstove, large kitchen, garden, private/qu $990/mo. 250-355-0035. LOWER KASLO: Nice, clean 1bdr suite in heritage four-plex, close to beach, 2 decks,
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Your chance to own a well established boutique book store in the heart of downtown Rossland. This amazing price of $45k includes assets and good will. Inventory sold separately Call Christine (250) 512-7653