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They came out with a bang but have been quiet ever since. That is Simone Park’s recollection of the Downtown Opportunities and Action Committee (DOAC), that formed in 2010 to serve as an advisory board to Trail council, with respect to projects and initiatives the city was working on. “I remember they were looking for suggestions on how to improve downtown,” said Park, manager of L’Bears Health Foods in downtown Trail. “And I think I filled out a survey,” she said. “Although I haven’t seen any real changes.” The good news for the downtown businesses is that the DOAC has been re-energized and will soon become visible within the community. Within its mandate, the committee maintains a vested interest in revitalizing Trail’s downtown core and membership includes a broad crosssection of the downtown business community. On June 24, the DOAC was rejigged and appointed two new members as the “Downtown Plan” moves into the execution phase, said Coun. Kevin Jolly. Essentially the “Downtown Plan” has been mapped out into three phases, he explained. The Victoria Street Corridor infrastructure work, set to take place over the summer, is the first phase. “However, the committee’s role in this is somewhat limited as it is mostly construction at this point,” said Jolly. The DOAC role will be advisory in nature, but will make recommendations to council as the second and third phases of the plan draw near, which include downtown street-scape enhancements and establishing a civic plaza. “The committee also functions as a liaison between City Hall and the downtown business community,” said Jolly. “They will be engaged in planning events, special projects, and activities that will help downtown become more lively, animated and inviting.” The committee’s newest members are long established business owners in the downtown core and well respected within its community. Rob Ironmonger, of Keystone Appraisals, understands the highs and lows of operating a business in downtown Trail and volunteered to join the committee to lend his experiences. “We have gone through the process of renovating a building in downtown,” he said. “I understand the type of financial costs involved with that but also the benefits from having done it.” Gordon Fischer, of Now Advertising is the second newly appointed member of the committee. See BUSINESS, Page 3
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Warfield’s Centennial Pool renovations continue as staff from Kelowna’s Lloyd and Gale Concrete Resurfacing cleans off years of old pool paint.
Warfield pool still empty as summer heats up BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
First it was too cold and wet, then it was too hot, now Village of Warfield staff is hoping it’s just right to complete the much delayed renovations of the Centennial Pool. Work has been progressing slowly on the pool since late April when village works crews began stripping off the old tiles in anticipation of a full resurfacing of the 46-year-old pool. Vince Morelli, Warfield’s chief administrative officer said that the public had been
patient waiting for the work to be completed and the pool to open but with recent temperatures, patience might be wearing thin. “People weren’t too concerned when it was raining constantly,” he told the Trail Times. “Now that it’s been 110 degrees (43 degrees Celsius) a lot of people are calling to find out when it’ll be open.” The village is hoping the public can be patient for at least a little while longer as the work is anticipated to take another two weeks to complete. See WEATHER, Page 2
Passenger wields hammer on Greyhound bus Road blocks set up after culprit jumps through window BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
Greyhound bus passengers were witnesses to a bizarre incident near Nancy Greene Lake on June 27. Police received reports of a passenger on the bus acting agitated and appearing like he might be under the influence
of an illegal substance. The suspect, who is still at large, was said to be pacing the aisle of the bus and going in and out of the washroom. According to a press release from the Castlegar RCMP, when approached by the bus driver the individual, who reportedly had a hammer and screwdriver in his hands, leapt out of the bus window and was seen running around on the highway. Castlegar and Trail RCMP
attended the scene and made extensive patrols of the surrounding area but were unsuccessful in locating the individual. Grand Forks RCMP were notified of the incident and road blocks were set up to try to either apprehend or identify the individual but efforts have been unsuccessful thus far. No injuries were reported and damage inside the bus was said to be minimal. See TRAIL, Page 3
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