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Greater Trail’s Filipino community plans fundraising for typhoon survivors BY SHERI REGNIER
went through another agency the money will eventually get there Worry and tears are rippling but it will take a long time. They through the Greater Trail Filipino need our help now.” community in the wake of deadliest To donate to the Filipino storm to ever hit the Philippines. Society, or for information, call “My uncle and cousins still Thompson at 250-693-5476. live there,” said Siony Thompson, Members of the Filipino commember of the West Kootenay munity play a visible role around Filipino Canadian Society. “I can- Greater Trail, including a colournot get a hold of them because ful gathering of finely dressed there is no electricity and the women, parasols in hand, taking phone lines are only part the annual Silver up for a short period City Days parade. “When I look of time. Typhoon Haiyan at it on the TV “When I look at landed on the eastI cannot stop it on the TV I canern seaboard of the not stop crying,” said Philippines Friday, crying.” Thompson, with her although the full scale SIONY THOMPSON of destruction has voice cracking. yet to emerge, some Thompson immiestimates suggest the grated to Canada in 1966 and lived in Trail while a death toll could reach 10,000 and nurse at the Kootenay Boundary hundreds of thousands left withRegional Hospital. She is now out food, shelter or medicine. The remote city of Tacloban retired and living in Genelle. Thompson is originally from took the full brunt of the storm the province of Aklan on Panay that packed 237-kilometre-anIsland, which is a south eastern hour winds, whipping up six-metre region hard-hit by the tropical walls of seawater that tossed ships inland and swept many out to sea. storm. “There is one girl who has lived “No one can fly in or out of the airport so there is no way to in Trail for a couple of years but get families out,” she explained. still has family and a house in “And so far, I’ve been told that 444 Tacloban,” said Thompson. “Her houses have been damaged and I house was on a hillside and when the storm hit it slid right down to want to help.” Thompson and fellow members the bottom, and that was it.” Authorities said at least 9.7 milof the Filipino Society are organizing a Dec. 1 fundraiser to send lion people in 41 provinces were monetary aid to those affected by affected by the typhoon. The Canadian government the typhoon. The women are already prepar- has pledged $5 million in disasing to bake traditional Filipino ter relief and offered to match sweets to serve along with coffee Canadian donations dollar for dolor tea that day at the Genelle Hall. lar. Canada’s Disaster Assistance Live entertainment will be cour- Response Team, which specializes tesy of guitarist and singer Ray in basic medical care, water purification, basic infrastructure repairs Bouliane. “All donations are appreciat- and streamlining communication ed and will go directly to the systems, arrived in the Philippines people whose homes have been on Tuesday. With files from Canadian Press destroyed,” said Thompson. “If we Times Staff
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As the season of giving approaches, cupboards at Trail’s St Andrews Anglican Church food bank are in need of replenishing. Patti Flack has been organizing the once-a-month food bank for almost five years, and during that time has seen the number of people needing the service almost triple.
Food banks respond to growing need BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
The basement of a downtown Trail church was standing room only Tuesday morning during its once-a-month food bank. More than 100 people packed Iona Hall in St. Andrews Anglican Church, located in a side alley off Eldorado Street. That number is indicative of how many people will need to use the food bank during the cold season, according to food bank coordinator
Patti Flack, “As people get a higher gas and electric bill in the winter months, our numbers will increase,” said Flack. “We have everyone from young families up to seniors and a lot of people on limited or low income. And anyone can come, no questions asked.” Flack has coordinated the food bank since 2009, and along with an army of 28 volunteers, See CATHOLIC, Page 3
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Locked out FortisBC workers took their message to the streets of downtown Trail on Day 139 of the lockout by the utility company. Holding signs and banners, the workers acknowledged passing motorists who honked their horns in support.
A minor suit transfer
The bidding: North, With five to seven points, with 15 points, opens one just lets partner play one notrump. He has an one notrump. unstopped doubleton, but The bid of two spades that does not deter him from asks partner to bid three opening one notrump even clubs. South can pass if his if the doubleton is spades. suit is clubs or correct to All that is really required three diamonds if his suit is warren for a one notrump opening diamonds. is a balanced hand without West doubles two spades five-four in the majors. If because he wants a spade Play Bridge one has four spades and lead and has both length two doubletons, then both and strength in spades. A doubletons must be stopped. double of any artificial bid such as South sees that his hand is worth Stayman, transfers or any response to more with a diamond suit. He bids two Gerber or Blackwood is a request for the spades which is the minor suit transfer doubled suit to be led at partner’s first showing a weak hand of zero to four opportunity to do so. points and six or more cards in a minor. The Lead: The eight of hearts. West knows partner will lead a spade because of his double so he leads a heart, hoping Contract bridge to pin strength in dummy. He knows Nov. 7 dummy is strong and the declarer is very 1/2. Mary Forrest and Mollie weak. He also knows that he may have Palmason/ Rose Jones and Trevor the lead only twice, with the opening Hart lead and with a spade. 3. Bill Gorkoff and Hubert The play: Declarer plays the nine Hunchak of hearts from dummy, and East wins 4. Dave Thiel and Warren Watson the ten. He cashes the ace of spades Nov. 6 and exits his small spade. Partner wins 1. Ross Bates and Warren Watson the queen of spades and plays the king. 2. Margaret and Dave Thiel Declarer must ruff high. The king is 3. Lloyd Girardo and Bert more dramatic, but is the same as the Pengelly seven or six. Declarer cannot ruff with 4. Pat Davidoff and Hubert the two or East will overruff. Hunchak East ruffs with the ace and cashes the ace of hearts, otherwise declarer will cash the top two clubs and pitch a heart
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and a spade. With good defense and a heart lead, declarer will go down one. With a likely spade lead, declarer will make +130 and not -50. In one notrump, East will lead the ace of spades and then play the six. East and West will get five spades, two hearts and one diamond setting one notrump by two. Result: Three diamonds by South down one for -50 or one notrump by North down two for -100. Notes: All the bridge columns may be viewed at http://watsongallery.ca.
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Facing declining volunteer numbers, Creston Valley fire departments have joined forces in a plan to ensure adequate response to local emergencies. “Recruiting efforts continue to interest new individuals but we are facing a greater loss each year of experienced members,” Creston Fire Rescue Chief Michael Moore told a Creston Valley services committee (Regional District of Central Kootenay areas A, B and C, and the Town of Creston) meeting on Nov. 7. Moore said Creston Fire Rescue and the Canyon-Lister and Wynndel-Lakeview fire departments are increasingly challenged to keep their numbers at suitable levels. One solution, he said, has the support of the three fire departments. A firefighter work experience program could be initiated to utilize graduates of firefighting training programs, giving them experience in return for making themselves available for on-call duty. Under the program, fire academy graduates would commit to nine to 12 months in the community, participating in a variety of activities to give them experience. In return, they would be provided with dormitory-type accommodation and a small stipend to help with student loan payments.
Catholic church collects items once a month
FROM PAGE 1 sets up the church basement to provide lunch, this week donated ham and cheese bunwiches and homemade goodies, along with take-away hampers. Over her tenure, Flack has seen the number of people using the service triple. “When I started I had maybe 40 people who came regularly,” she said. “Now we are averaging 100 or better year round.” Flack said each hamper costs $10 to $15, and contains cans of soup, tuna, and vegetables along with pasta or noodles. “People can donate even one hamper per month which helps to meet the demand,” she added. Food items can be dropped off at the door of the Pine Avenue church, or for more information, contact Flack at 364-5729. The Trail Catholic community, now under one roof at Holy Trinity Parish in East Trail, collects food, cleaning products and personal hygiene items the first Sunday of every month. “Years ago we ran a food bank right out of the church but now we donate our food to various places within the community,” said Marianne Hubbard, Holy Trinity administrator. “If we know of a family in need or if a facility in town contacts us with a need, that is who we donate our food to.”
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Pictured are the team winners in the Novice Category from the 26th Annual Debate Pumpkin Classic Tourney. From the left; Hanna Klemenson paired with Peyton Reed from Rossland placed first, Madeline Grace-Wood (Rossland) teamed with Lily Huttemann from Trafalgar to place third and Keegan Fry and Eliza Dawson from JL Crowe placed second.
Pumpkin Classic rolls down the hill for debates Submitted The 26th Annual Pumpkin Debate Classic was held at J.L. Crowe Secondary this year With the reconfiguration of Rossland Secondary to a K-9 school, this enduring tournament moved down the hill on Nov. 2 in order to carry on the tradition. Teams participated from Kelowna Secondary, Penticton Secondary, Stanley Humphries, Twin Rivers Elementary, Kinnaird Elementary (Castlegar), L.V. Rogers, Trafalgar (Nelson), J.L. Crowe and Rossland. The topic for the junior and senior categories was: “Be it resolved that the Senate be abolished.” Students wrestled with not only the media infiltration but also considered the constitutional implications. Many in the end, indicated that the Senate should be remain intact but with reform. The novice topic was “Be it resolved that zoos do more harm than good.” And while the need to have animals in their natural habitat was indeed an important goal, the students did not want species to become extinct. The novice category included students as young as Grade 5 and resulted
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and Matthew McConnachie (JLC) placed first, Aven Cosbey and Bronwyn Moore (Rossland) placed second and Conner Dunman paired with Robbie Turnbull (Rossland) placed third. The students debated both in the cross-examination format as well as the Canadian National Debate Format (CNDF). The senior category was dominated by schools from outside the region. Individually, Jacob Wilson of Penticton Secondary (PSS) took first place, Tia Huttemann (LVR - Nelson) was second, and, Daniel Leigmann of Kelowna (KSS) was third. Team results ranked Anne Lu and Jacob Wilson of Penticton High first, Kyle Mitchell and Daniel Liegmann (KSS) second and Cory Henderson and Michael Carelse (PSS) third. Students may now look forward to the next tournament to be held at LV Rogers in Nelson on Dec. 7. This tourney will have the students practicing their impromptu style debating and public speaking skills. A very big thank you to all the community members who volunteered their time to encourage our future citizens grow their presentation skill set.
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in a variety of school team placements. Keegan Fry, a Rossland import to J.L. Crowe came in first place, Peyton Reed of Rossland was second, and Lily Huttemann, originally from Rossland and now at Trafalgar, was third. The novice team results saw the Rossland pair of Peyton Reed and Hanna Kelmensen come first, Keegan Fry and Eliza Dawson of J.L. Crowe take second place, and Lily Huttemann and Madeline Grace-Wood take third spot. Grace-Wood jumped in carte blanche as both Huttemann’s and Madeline’s partners were ill. Without any preparation in the topic and the assistance of Huttemann and her partner’s information, the two jelled to make it work on the spot. Now that’s flying in the moment. In all, 20 students participated in this category. In the junior category, the top results were split between J.L. Crowe and Rossland schools as Maggie Chan, once again a Rosslander and now at the Crowe paired with Matthew McConnachie of JLC to tie for first, Aven Cosbey (Rossland) placed second and Bronwyn Moore (Rossland) came in third. In the team division, Maggie Chan
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Snowmobile thieves return to Revelstoke By Alex Cooper
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Winter is here and snowmobile thieves have returned to Revelstoke. First, at about 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 5 a Ford F-350 pickup truck and Ski-Doo Summit snowmobile were stolen.
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not long after, without the snowmobile. Staff-Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky said he would not reveal where the trucks were found, He hoped that information could be used in the investigation. He said there was no evidence the thefts were by the same
people, but based on the fact the thefts were done in close time and proximity to each other that “it would only make sense this was planned and by the same people.” The RCMP is reminding residents to secure their snowmobiles with a variety
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Vancouver begins cigarette butt recycling THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver is butting in when it comes to smokers butting out by helping to launch the world’s first cigarette butt recycling program. The Cigarette Waste Brigade pilot project began Tuesday with the installation of 110 recycling receptacles in four downtown areas where discarded butts are a messy problem. Mayor Gregor Robertson says the butts are a source of litter in a city that’s aiming to become the greenest on the globe by 2020. While Vancouver is touted as having the lowest smoking rate among Canadian cities, it’s not alone when it comes to smokers tossing cigarette butts onto streets. Nina Purewal, general manager of TerraCycle Canada which is partnering with the city on the project, says cigarette waste is the most littered item across the globe. TerraCycle will supply the receptacles, cover costs for installing and emptying them and collect the butts while providing employment through two inner-city charities.
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National Hundreds line up to buy Ford bobblehead dolls THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Hundreds of people lined up at Toronto city hall Tuesday to be the first to own a Mayor Rob Ford bobblehead. The line of about 300 people included those who said they support the mayor, who has been dogged by accusations of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as those who don’t. Others said they were from out of town, but wanted to be part of the event. All seemed excited at the prospect of buying the novelty figure of one of the world’s best-known mayors. The “Robbie Bobbie” bobbleheads were selling for $20 each, with proceeds going to charity but within hours at least one of the dolls was posted for sale on Kijiji for $500. Ford later showed up himself to autograph some of the dolls and greet supporters. Some of those in line said they wanted the bobbing-head dolls to put on their desks, while others are planning to give them as gifts. Among those hoping to get their hands on a bobblehead were the mayor’s brother Coun. Doug Ford, who joked that due to the high demand, he was only allowed one of the figures. “It speaks volumes by the amount of people that are downstairs (lining up),” Doug Ford said. “I don’t think there’s a politician in the country, including the prime minister, that could have bobblehead dolls and have them line up around the corner.”
Court strikes down mandatory sentencing THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Ontario’s highest court has ruled that a three-year mandatory minimum sentence for possessing a loaded prohibited gun is unconstitutional. The Ontario Appeal Court ruling strikes down a plank of the federal Conservatives’ 2008 omnibus bill. The court found a three-year prison sentence for a first offence of the gun crime is “cruel and unusual punishment.” The court says the ruling has no significant impact on sentences for people engaged in criminal conduct or who pose a danger to others, saying they should continue to receive sentences to emphasize deterrence and denunciation. Federal government lawyers had argued in support of the law, raising a spate of gun violence in 2005, which first prompted Ottawa to propose the stiffer penalties.
NOTICE OF VOLUNTEER POSITION TRAIL & DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The City of Trail invites applications for the appointment of four (4) City representatives to the Board of the Trail and District Public Library. If you value public libraries, would like to make a difference in the community by serving on a Board, and are a resident of Trail, please apply with a letter stating your interest and background. Please send your application for the volunteer position by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2013 to: Michelle McIsaac, Corporate Administrator City of Trail 1394 Pine Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4E6 e-mail: mmcisaac@trail.ca fax: 250.364.0830 For more information, please contact the Library Director at 250.364.1731 or by e-mail at director@traillibrary.com.
Minister projects end of deficit Flaherty predicts balanced budget in time for 2015 election campaign THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Harper government says it will end seven years of deficits with a $3.7-billion surplus in 2015, just in time for the Conservatives to introduce tax cuts in advance of their reelection campaign. The new projection - almost $3 billion better than the March budget forecast - was announced by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in his fall economic update, which also included provisions for asset sales and savings from the recently announced freeze in department spending. “We’re on track to get back to balance in 2015, without raising taxes or cutting investments in health care and social service transfers, as promised,” Flaherty said in a statement. He was delivering the economic update a mid-year report card on the economy and the government books - at a speech before the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. The update takes a cautious approach to
the economic reality facing Canada and how it will affect the government’s books. In fact, Flaherty has built in a $3-billion risk adjustment to his baseline calculations, meaning unless the global or Canadian economies perform much worse going forward, the government could find itself sitting on a $6.7-billion surplus in an election year. In the 2011 campaign, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced he was prepared to offer Canadian couples with children under 18 the possibility of splitting their income to reduce taxes. By some calculations, that would deprive Ottawa of about $2.7 billion in revenues. Also, he pledged several other boutique tax cuts, as well as doubling the $5,000 a year limit on tax-free savings accounts, which would shave several hundred million more from tax revenues. The promises, however, were contingent on having a balanced budget. In the current fiscal year, Flaherty says he expects the deficit to be $17.9 billion $1 billion below the budgeted number - as a result of better-thanexpected savings from cost-cutting meas-
ures and lower interest charges that more than makes up for lower revenues from slow economic growth. The deficit will fall to $5.5 billion in 201415, the government says, as a revived economy starts producing more tax revenues. Flaherty said the government also expects to realize about $1.65 billion cumulative in savings from the throne speech pledge to freeze
internal departmental budgets, which will occur in 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years. The government said another $2 billion in revenues will be realized from the sale of its remaining stake in General Motors, as well as the sale of the Ridley coal terminal in British Columbia, and the Dominion Coal Blocks, two Crown lands also in B.C., which it expects to complete in two years.
At current prices, the sale of GM shares alone could net Ottawa $2.6 billion, but officials said they were being ultra-cautious in booking profits. On the cost side, the government is also booking over $2.8 billion costs for disaster relief due to June’s devastating flooding in Alberta, on top of the $60 million already committed for the LacMegantic train derailment in Quebec.
Regional District Of Kootenay Boundary The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Directors for Electoral Areas ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’ are proposing to change their names as follows: Electoral Area ‘B’ Electoral Area ‘C’ Electoral Area ‘D’ Electoral Area ‘E’
Electoral Area of Lower Columbia/Old Glory Electoral Area of Christina Lake Electoral Area of Area ‘D’ /Rural Grand Forks Electoral Area of West Boundary
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is requesting the public’s input over these proposed name changes. To provide your comments, please go to www.rdkb.com, click on Hot Topics, Proposed Electoral Areas Name Change, and the Electoral Area you wish to comment on. For further information, please contact the undersigned. Elaine Kumar Director of Corporate Administration R.D.K.B. 843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, B.C. V1R 458 Telephone: (250} 368-9148 1-800-355-7352
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The Iran nuclear deal and the aftermath
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hat will the Middle East look like after Iran and the great powers that are negotiating over Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons ambitions – the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) – sign a deal that ends the confrontation? It’s time to ask the question, because there is going to be a deal. It didn’t get signed in Geneva last weekend, but it came close. The only foreign minister at the Geneva talks on Friday was Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran, but progress was so rapid that by Saturday almost all the foreign ministers of the “P5+1” – American, British, French, German and Russian – dropped whatever they were doing and flew in for the grand finale. Only the Chinese foreign minister was absent. The grand finale has been postponed. There were just too many details to clear up in a single weekend, and a couple of sticking points that have yet to be resolved. But the date for the next meeting
has already been set (20 November), and nobody went away angry. “We are all on the same wavelength,” said Zarif. “There is a deal on the table and it can be done,” said British Foreign Secretary William Hague. There are “still some gaps” between Iran and some of the other countries present, Hague said, but “they are narrow gaps. You asked what went wrong. I would say that a great deal went right.” Even French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, the one who apparently dropped a last-minute monkey-wrench in the works, said that “we are not far from a agreement with the Iranians, although we are not there yet.” One immediate consequence of the deal will be that Israel has to stop threatening to attack Iran. The threat was always 90 percent bluff – Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s own military chiefs would probably refuse to obey him if he ordered such an attack without American support – but now it will be simply ridiculous. Which will
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swing the spotlight back to Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians. Iran’s economic isolation will also end, although it may take several years to unwind all the economic sanctions. The gradual return of prosperity in Iran will make the current Islamic regime more secure (which may be the main reason that the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, authorized newly elected President Hassan Rouhani to negotiate the nuclear deal and end the confrontation.) But the big question is whether a nuclear deal with Iran will cool the rapidly intensifying Sunni-Shia conflict that threatens to suck in the whole of the
Fertile Crescent and the Arabian Peninsula. The answer, alas, is probably not. The split is as incomprehensible to non-Muslims as the religious wars of Europe four centuries ago were to non-Christians, and mercifully Sunni-Shia hostility has never reached quite that intensity of violence and hatred. But right across the Islamic world it has been getting worse for several decades now, and the eye of the storm is in the Middle East. Iran is the sole Shia great power, so it is inevitably the focus of the fears of Sunni Arabs and the hopes of Shia Arabs. Moreover, given Turkey’s semi-detached relationship with the region, Iran is in practical terms the greatest power in the entire Middle East. For the past decade, Iran has been greatly weakened by the arms and trade embargoes that the West imposed because of the nuclear issue. Once those embargoes are removed Iran will regain much of its former strength. This is already causing great
anxiety in the Sunni Arab countries, especially those that face it across the Gulf. Even quite experienced people in Washington and other Western capitals don’t realise the extent to which the Sunni Arab countries of the Middle East thought that their close ties with the Western great powers gave them a kind of guarantee against Shia power –and how betrayed they feel now that they think that guarantee is being withdrawn. Sunnis outnumber Shias almost 10-to-one in the Islamic world as a whole, but in the smaller world that stretches from Iran and Turkey to Palestine and Yemen, the “Middle East”, Shias make up more than a third of the population. The war is already hot and quite openly sectarian in Syria and in Iraq. In many other places (Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen) it is bubbling just underneath the surface. It will get worse before it gets better. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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More caution needed in plan to expand CPP
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ome provincial politicians are again trying to make the dubious case that we have a “retirement income crisis” in order to revive calls for a mandatory expansion to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). While the issue is set to be on the agenda at the annual federal-provincial finance ministers’ meeting in December, the reality is that the case for expanding CPP is built on shaky assumptions about retirement income inadequacy in Canada and on inflated expectations about the benefits of a bigger CPP. Politicians should therefore exercise more caution in their plan to expand CPP. Start with recent claims from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and PEI Finance Minister Wes Sheridan that “Canadians are not saving enough” and that current CPP benefits are “just not adequate anymore.” It is claims like these that spawned Sheridan’s proposal for a doubling of the maximum retirement benefit and a virtual doubling of CPP contributions (including a payroll tax hike to 13 per cent from 9.9 per cent). The pronouncements about retirement income inadequacy simply do not square with the evidence. In 2009, economist Jack Mintz led a group of pension researchers on an extensive probe into the issue. The conclusion: “Overall, the Canadian retirement income system is performing well, providing Canadians with an adequate standard of living upon retirement.” For some low-income seniors, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement help to provide eligible seniors with income sufficient to prevent poverty. And these programs partly explain why Canada has one of the lowest rates of senior
poverty in the developed world. A key problem with arguments of inadequate savings is the failure to take a comprehensive view of the resources available to Canadians in retirement. Failing to do so overlooks significant components of savings in the form of real estate (Canada has a 69 per cent home ownership rate), non-registered investments, and owned-businesses. In fact, a recent Statistics Canada study that accounted for the potential income Canadians could derive from such assets found that seniorled households are actually better off than those headed by younger adults. Canadians clearly seem more prudent and prepared for retirement than “big CPP” advocates give them credit for. However, to the extent that a small group of Canadians with modest income are deemed to have inadequate retirement income, more research is required to better understand who these individuals are and the factors that contribute to their circumstances. But expanding the CPP is a blunt instrument that would affect all working Canadians. And it would be illogical to impose a compulsory increase to the CPP when the current retirement income system is serving the great majority well. As for the perceived benefits of a CPP increase, here too proponents may be overreaching. Their analysis often ignores a basic economic insight that higher forced savings for retirement through the CPP will likely lead Canadians to reduce their private voluntary savings elsewhere. That means an expanded CPP would not increase overall retirement savings to the extent anticipated but it would change the mix with more savings going in CPP
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and less in other saving vehicles such as Registered Retirement Savings Plans. A recent Fraser Institute study examined what happened to RRSP contributions when the CPP payroll tax increased to 9.9 per cent in 2003 from 5.0 per cent in 1993. This preliminary analysis found that RRSP contributions actually declined as mandatory CPP contributions increased – a finding consistent across different age and income groups. Unfortunately, this type of analysis is largely absent from the current CPP debate. The risk, then, is that the benefits of a mandatory CPP expansion are being overstated. A broader and more complete debate about the CPP would consider the comparative benefits of the CPP (defined benefit in retirement) versus the benefits of RRSPs (flexibility and choice). With RRSPs, the savings can be used to purchase a home through the Home Buyers’ Plan, to obtain training as part of a transition into a new field of work through the Lifelong Learning Plan, to withdraw in the event of a terminal illness, and to transfer fully assets to a beneficiary upon death. These benefits are lost when Canadians are forced to save more in CPP and offset those increases with decreases in their RRSPs. As our political leaders deliberate expanding the CPP, they would do well to consider the evidence which does not support the notion of a broad retirement income crisis. They also need to consider that a compulsory expansion to CPP could reduce private savings and the flexibility they afford Canadians. Sean Speer is associate director of fiscal studies and Charles Lammam is resident scholar in economic policy at the Fraser Institute.
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OBITUARIES RICHARDS, GEORGE WILLIAM — With sad hearts, the family of George William Richards of Castlegar wishes to announce his passing at Castleview Care Centre on Saturday, September 21, 2013, blessed with 87 years of life. George was born in London, England on May 31, 1926 to parents Ethel and Thomas Richards. He grew up in Toronto and moved to Trail in his early 20s. In Trail, George met and on September 17, 1955 married Mila Makay, who was the center of his world. He was extremely proud of his 5 children and 12 grandchildren. George was employed as a computer technician with IBM for 40 years, based at Cominco. He was an electrician by training and a self-taught carpenter, mechanic, machinist and welder. In addition George would study, learn and excel at anything that caught his interest, including photography, biology, microbiology, chemistry and geology. He had a keen interest in social justice issues and was a human rights activist. He worked as a member of organizations including Amnesty International, KRUNA and Development and Peace. George was also a strong supporter of women’s equality. He made a difference to the lives of indigenous people in developing nations, through Teardrop Crafts. George loved the natural world and provided the opportunity for his children and grandchildren to experience it. He passed on his love of the natural world to his children and grandchildren by spending time on Kootenay Lake and by providing the cabin at Proctor. He was predeceased by his brother John Richards of Ottawa. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 58 years Mila; his children, Gregory (Joanne) Richards, Louise (Fraser) Stewart, Beatrice (Gordon) Bibby, Timothy (Alix) Richards and Shirley (John) Amaral; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, and Rebecca Richards, Mary and James Stewart, Claire, Helen and Graham Bibby, Anton and Sabine Richards and Philip and Genevieve Amaral; extended family and many friends and acquaintances. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father David John at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Saturday, September 28, 2013 followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery. Donations in George’s memory may be made to KRUNA, Doctors Without Borders or Oxfam. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
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Canadian rower completes North Atlantic crossing
THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - A Canadian rower says she has become the first North American to complete a solo journey across the churning seas of the treacherous North Atlantic. Mylene Paquette reached the shores of France on Tuesday
after a 5,000-kilometre voyage from Halifax, a four-month odyssey that saw her overcome the volatility of nearly a dozen storms, the power of 12-metrehigh swells and the shock of capsizing several times. Paquette, however, still didn’t find a way to conquer
her fear of water. “I’m scared in the pool and in a big bath, so I don’t really understand what I’m scared of,” the Montrealer told reporters on a conference call Tuesday, not long after landing in the French port city of Lorient. “Maybe it’s because I’ve been
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watching too much ‘Jaws’ when I was younger?” Paquette, 35, said her solo rowing trip was just the 13th successful mission of its kind across the North Atlantic out of about 35 attempts. Three solo rowers were lost at sea during those unsuccessful tries, according to Oceanrowing. com, which compiles statistics on such journeys. U.S. citizen Tori Murden’s solo rowing trip across the Atlantic in 1999, from the Canary Islands west to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, has been recognized as the first by a North American woman. But the more-northern expanse of the Atlantic is much more difficult to navigate than its sections further to the south, Paquette said. “It’s like Everest,” she said of crossing North Atlantic waters, before comparing the ocean’s southern routes to the much-more accessible Mount Kilimanjaro. The primary objectives of her 129-day journey, which began July 6, were to raise awareness about the importance of ocean ecosystems and encourage people to protect the environment. During the journey, Paquette reported that her 7.3metre boat, named the Hermel, capsized several times during storms that generated towering waves. One of those unexpected rolls proved costly for Paquette. She lost her satellite phone, an antenna and a sea anchor among other items. But, unexpectedly, the angry sea that stole from Paquette also gave the rower something back. In the days after losing some of her gear when the boat flipped, she was spotted in the middle of the ocean by the world’s largest ocean liner, England’s 345-metre-long Queen Mary 2. The massive passenger ship changed course to meet up with Paquette and its crew dropped her fresh supplies, including chocolate, fruit, tea, an anchor and a satellite phone. She recalled how passengers gathered on the deck to cheer her on as she picked up the gifts. Paquette was greeted Tuesday by loved ones who travelled to France to watch her complete the voyage. She even made a fan out of Quebec Premier Pauline Marois, who called Paquette’s accomplishment “truly exceptional.”
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The Trail Wildlife Association (TWA) is doing everything possible to see that the famed rainbow trout fishery on the Columbia River remains intact for generations to come. The Murphy Creek spawning channel is getting a much needed upgrade thanks to the efforts of the TWA and its partnerships with environmental groups, local businesses, and J. L. Crowe students. Project leader and TWA director Rob Frew began the prodigious task of acquiring permits, local licensing, private property holder’s permission, and environmental acquiescence over a year ago, but it wasn’t until early last week that the actual work on the stream adjacent to the Birchbank Golf Course started. “I’m recently retired and thought well, it’s like any old infrastructure it needs some upgrade and improvement so that’s where we stepped in,” said Frew, a retired Teck environmental engineer. TWA is a leader in habitat and species conservation in the area, and has been involved in the Murphy Creek spawning channel initiative since the mid-1980s, when TWA members first noticed rainbow trout attempting to spawn in a short section of Murphy Creek. A large culvert on Hwy. 22 blocked passage of spawning trout to lower gradient sections of the stream more suitable for spawning. In the main channel below the highway, spawning habitat is minimal due to large cobble, a steep gradient, and high spring-freshet flows. “Murphy Creek, since they put the new highway in, trout can’t get up that culvert during the spawning season because it’s too steep,” said Frew. “They start up and they get flushed right back out.” To mitigate this, the group installed a piped
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Trail Wildlife Association’s Lawrie Bursaw, ATV B.C.’s Don Frew, and ONA biologist Michael Zimmer were joined by J. L. Crowe work experience students: Jade Gustafson, Brody Klenk, Kaitlyn McKay, David McIntyre, Larry Stacey, and Deana Whetung last week to help replace an old bridge spanning Murphy Creek, where upgrades to the spawning channel are currently underway. intake and created a side-channel about 200-metres long with a series of pools and natural cover for additional spawning and rearing habitat. However, problems with the intake flow, sediment accumulation, and occasional low runoff would strand spawning beds (redds), so in 1999 a second intake was installed to increase flows to channel. It has seen modest success over the years, with varying numbers of trout returning annually to spawn. Regular maintenance is required to maintain the value of the spawning channel, and integrity of the intakes. Minimal flow during spawning season is vital for rainbow trout redds, yet, as important is the ability to flush the system of debris and sediment to maintain the efficacy of the channel. TWA’s Cara Adrain, a Master’s student at the University of Lethbridge, and biologist Michael Zimmer of Okanagan Nation Alliance have been valuable contributors to the project, says Frew. They conducted rainbow trout spawning surveys, identified spawning beds, and
monitored temperature earlier this summer in preparation for the upgrades. Water resource engineering firm, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. designed a new system to replace the aging one and to improve flow for spawning habitat for rainbow trout. Poised for installation is a new concrete
headwall with a debris trash rack, and a handoperated wheel to control flow to a 12-metre long, 600-mm diameter pipe. It also includes improvements to the outlet and the settling pond, and thanks to the aid of J. L. Crowe students, Hil-tech Contracting, West Kootenay Mechanical, and West K Concrete,
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Rob Frew surveys the area below the Hwy. 22 culvert on Murphy Creek where upgrades to the spawning channel started last week.
work on stream upgrades, cover, and structure began last week. “Part of this package that we’ve got is to do the work, but also involve students from Crowe, to get them interested,” said Frew. “And it’s not just for the biology and that, but to see that an excavator operator is going to be part of this, you might need some tradesmen, like carpenters and pipe fitters. It will provide invaluable workexperience for Crowe students.” The group effort is ongoing, and Frew expects the partnership to continue to improve and grow, much to the benefit and sustainability of the Columbia River rainbow trout, the education of Crowe students, and satisfaction of anglers everywhere.
The Grand Forks Border Bruins have hired a new head coach and G.M. Former university player and professional trainer Kevin Flather has been hired by the team to take over coaching and GM duties. Flather, who hails from Surrey, was hired Thursday, but was unable to take over head coaching duties until Saturday’s game in Creston Valley, which he won 8-5. Board member and assistant coach Matt Zamec said the team was fortunate to be able to find a qualified coach and GM this late into the season. “He runs a conditioning and shooting/skating mechanic camp in the summer,” said Zamec. “One of our players, Corey Munro, worked with him last summer. When Nick (Deschenes) left, it was Corey’s dad who actually called up Kevin, who had just retired from professional hockey and told him there was a job opening here. He got a hold of us. The boys like him, we liked him, so we offered him the position.” Zamec said the board was not actively pursuing a coach but were pleased to receive an application from a coach with a background similar to former coach Nick Deschenes. “We want someone to come in and take over the ship and stay the course . . . We thought if the right person came along, we’d consider it,” he said. “Kevin came and met with us. He’s young like Nick. He played university hockey. He played professional hockey. It’s one of those crazy things that fell into place unexpectedly. We were a little down about Nick’s departure, but now we’re really excited about having Kevin.”
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Saints pummel Spartans By Times Staff Selkirk College managed two big road wins as the Saints hockey team blasted Trinity Western University Spartans 6-1 and 8-2 in Langley on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday, the teams fought through a close first period, with Saints goals from Trail native Logan Proulx and Markus McCrea before a power-play effort by Jamey Kreller made it 2-1. But Selkirk blew things open in the middle frame, with Ryan
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Roughriders take run at Stamps in semifinal THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY - John Hufnagel insists he didn’t prefer one opponent over the other for the CFL’s West Division final. But the coach of the Calgary Stampeders acknowledges the atmosphere at McMahon Stadium
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will be more electric next Sunday because it’s the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “It will be an exciting stadium,” Hufnagel said Sunday. “It will be capacity or close to capacity because we’re playing Saskatchewan.” A 25-29 win over the
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B.C. Lions in Sunday’s division semifinal sends the Roughriders to Calgary, where so many Saskatchewan expats reside. The Stampeders represent the final hurdle the Roughriders must clear to play in their own Grey Cup in Regina on Nov. 24. Calgary had the best record in the league at 14-4 this season. The Roughriders finished second in the West Division at 11-7. The Toronto Argonauts, who topped the East Division at 11-7, will host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats who went 10-8, in that division final next Sunday. “The four best teams, statistically with win-loss records, they’re playing each other for the right to play in the big one,” Hufnagel said. “It’s very fitting.” Hufnagel says he’ll start veteran quarterback Kevin Glenn against Saskatchewan. The Stampeders went 10-3 in games the 33-year-old Glenn started this season. Glenn was replaced by Drew Tate halfway through an Oct. 26 win against the
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Bantam Blackhawks on a roll
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Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association’s Bantam Blackhawks won their home tournament last week going undefeated in five games with an exciting 3-2 victory over the Trail Warriors in the final. The team includes: Brendon Danchella, Kody Stewart, Ryen Patterson, Eric Koyanagi, Chase Witt, Dylan Page, Kiaer Van Den Akker, Kyle Bartsoff, Felecia McIntyre, Aaron Finke, Connor Dunham, Ryan Profili, Dallas Cox, Samantha Jordt, and Alex Hope.
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All Times Eastern Division Semifinals East Division Sunday’s Games Hamilton 19, Montreal 16, OT West Division Saskatchewan 29, B.C. 25 Sunday, Nov. 17 Division Finals East Division Hamilton at Toronto, 1 p.m. West Division Saskatchewan at Calgary, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 Grey Cup TBD, 6 p.m. NFL All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct New England 7 2 0 0.778 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 0.556 Miami 4 5 0 0.444 Buffalo 3 7 0 0.3 South W L T Pct
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas 5 5 0 0.500 Philadelphia 5 5 0 0.500 N.Y. Giants 3 6 0 0.333 Washington 3 6 0 0.333 South W L T Pct New Orleans 7 2 0 0.778 Carolina 6 3 0 0.667 Atlanta 2 7 0 0.222 Tampa Bay 1 8 0 0.111 North W L T Pct Detroit 6 3 0 0.667 Chicago 5 4 0 0.556 Green Bay 5 4 0 0.556 Minnesota 2 7 0 0.222 West W L T Pct Seattle 9 1 0 0.900 San Fran 6 3 0 0.667 Arizona 5 4 0 0.556 St. Louis 4 6 0 0.400 Thursday’s Game Minnesota 34, Washington 27 Sunday’s Games
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band can work on his Neanderthal attitude toward women and so you can see whether passion can be ignited. If you believe sex is the most important aspect of a marriage, divorce your husband so you can be with Rocks Your World. But having it both ways isn’t working, and you’ll feel better when you deal with this more honestly. Dear Annie: I was sexually abused by an uncle when I was 12. I am now 35 and expect to see him at an upcoming family reunion. After all these years, I finally wrote him a letter. He will never read it. When he dies, I want to place it
total disgrace. You are nothing to me. God never should have created you. You had no purpose in life other than to hurt children. You are pathetic. Now that you are dead, I can finally be at peace knowing that you will never again hurt a child. -- Still Suffering Dear Still: Thank you for composing a letter that obviously came from a very wounded place. Please don’t wait until your uncle is dead to warn your other relatives and report him to the authorities. Your courage to speak up could protect other children who come into contact with this predator. And for you and anyone else who has suffered through abuse, please contact RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800656-HOPE for support, encouragement and help. Dear Annie: You printed a letter from “Humiliated Wife,” who said her husband
seems to be overly interested in a classmate from his 50th high school reunion. You said her husband is in his “late 70s.” Your math is seriously off. My 50th high school reunion is this year, and I’m 67. There’s no
way he would be older unless he was held back a few years. -- I Can Add Dear Add: You are right that we could use a remedial math class. But the advice stands. If the man suddenly ogles every woman and can’t keep his hands
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Dear Annie: I have been married for more than 20 years and have never been sexually attracted to my husband. He is a good provider, but there is no passion, no excitement, nothing. I have tried everything I can think of to make sex better, but he acts as if it’s part of my wifely duties, which makes me sick. I don’t want to break up our home, but I’m in love with a passionate man who just rocks my world. He kisses me, and I forget my name. Our affair has lasted four years. Why can’t I keep them both? -- Torn in Tulsa Dear Torn: It seems you’ve been doing exactly that for four years, but obviously, it’s not enough. Please stop living a dual life and figure out what you want. If there are young children, you owe it to them to work on your marriage. Get into joint counseling so your hus-
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an argument. Or perhaps you want to get something off your chest? LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Something delightful might happen at work today. You might get a raise or praise. Possibly a work-related romance will begin. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Surprise flirtations and unexpected invitations might make your day. Artists could make a breakthrough in a project. Something unexpected will occur, but it will likely please you. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might buy unusual art, especially something modern for your home today. Or perhaps you will get a high-tech toy for the family. Something will shake up your home routine. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is an exciting day, because you might hear unusual news or meet some-
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ment today because you feel something wonderful might happen. And, indeed, this is probably the case. If an unexpected opportunity comes your way, act fast, because it won’t last long. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Secret or hidden love affairs might begin today. Something will catch you off guard, and it’s private. Or you might have a revelation about something. “Eureka!”
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Someone you know might surprise you today, but more likely, a casual relationship suddenly could turn flirtatious. Something unexpected will happen when dealing with groups. YOU BORN TODAY You’re interested in society and everything going on around you. Because you make an effort to study and learn in a thorough manner, others value your
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2393731 MLS# 2392568
Rossland $124,900 Trail $114,900
Trail $125,000 Rossland $329,900
Rossland $189,900 Warfield $138,500
Trail $209,900 Rossland $339,900
Rossland $135,000 Trail $349,000 $135,000
MarieBehrens Claude 250-512-1153 Fred 250-368-1268
Marie Claude 250-512-1153
Marie Claude Nathan Kotyk 250-512-1153 250-231-9484
Fred 250-368-1268 MarieBehrens Claude 250-512-1153
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420 Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
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MLS# 2391600 2390913
MLS# 2392652 2392333
MLS# 2214582 2392110
3 Lots
MLS# 2392652 2391457
MLS# 2392108 2218775
Trail $50,000 Rossland $189,900
TrailFalls $159,000 Beaver $299,500
Warfi $54,900 Traileld$109,900
Robson $275,000 Trail $149,000
$327,000 Rossland $399,000
Nathan Kotyk 250-512-1153 250-231-9484 Marie Claude
Rhonda Tent250-231-9484 250-231-7575 Nathanvan Kotyk
Rob Behrens Burrus 250-231-4420 Fred 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420 Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland (250) 362-5200
www.coldwellbankertrail.com
Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490
Fred Behrens 250-368-1268
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153
Nathan Kotyk 250.231.9484 250-231-9484
Trail Times Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Houses For Sale
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All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail
250.368.5000
www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca
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Glenmerry Annable $270,000 $175,900
MLS#2215555
Trail $125,000
MLS#2393663
MLS#2393245
Sunningdale $259,900
Fruitvale $379,000 UE AL DV O GO
MLS#2216675
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East Trail $259,500 60
Waneta $459,000
MLS#2393465
Emerald Ridge $259,000 E BIL MO T N MI
MLS#2215146
Fruitvale $485,000 OT TL EA GR
MLS#2216322
MLS#2393306
Fruitvale $295,000
MLS#2389702
Sunningdale $249,500
Corporation of the
VILLAGE OF MONTROSE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Bylaw 709 WHEREAS Section 890(1) of the Local Government Act requires that a Public Hearing be held prior to the adoption of an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment. TAKE NOTICE, a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013 commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Village of Montrose Council Chambers - 565 11th Avenue, Montrose, with respect to the proposed Bylaw No. 709 “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw – Schedules ‘B’ & ‘C’ (2013)” Proposed OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 709 would amend Schedule B – Land Use Map of the Village of Montrose OCP Bylaw No. 669, 2008 by: 1. Adding the following property to the Land Use Designation ‘MR’ Multiple Unit Residential: A) Plan NEPX66, Township 7A, Parcel A, Subsidy Lot 35, EXPL PL 1388531, (P.I.D.# 016-317-220);
2. Changing the designation of: A) Parcel B, Lot 4, Plan X66, Subsidy Lot 35A, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26, Except Plan 9237, THAT PART SHOWN OUTLINED IN RED ON REF PL 82062I, SHOWN OUTLINED IN RED ON REF PL 98715I, EXC PART IN PL 9237 TO BE HEREAFTER KNOWN AS PCL B (REF P L 98715I) Ref Plan 89060 I (P.I.D.# 016-328-990); B) Lot 4, Plan X66, Subsidy Lot 35, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26, THAT PART IN REF PL 89060I (P.I.D.# 017-011-485); and C) Lot 4, Plan 2543, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26 (P.I.D.# 015-299-350) from ‘I’ Institutional and Public Service to ‘MR’ Mutiple Unit
Residential. 3. Changing the designation of: A) Lot 1, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532879)(505 10th Ave.); B) Lot 2, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532887)(515 10th Ave.); C) Lot 3, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532895)(525 10th Ave.); D) Lot 4, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532909) (535 10th Ave.); and E) Lot 5, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532917) (545 10th Ave.) from ‘SR’ Single Family Dwelling Residential to ‘MR’ Mutiple Unit Residential. 4. Changing the designation of: A) Lot B, Plan NEP73949, Section 32, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26, (P.I.D.# 025-726-145)(Post Office Pathway) from ‘I’ Institutional and Public Service to ‘P’ Parks, Open Space and Recreational Facilities;
MLS#2393823
Genelle $68,000 5. Changing the designation of: A) Lot 29, Plan NEP12249, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26, (P.I.D.# 012-592-251); from ‘SR’ Single Family Dwelling Residential to ‘P’ Parks, Open Space and Recreational Facilities;
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MLS#2391987
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Proposed OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 709 would amend Schedule C – Development Permit Areas Map of the Village of Montrose OCP Bylaw No. 669, 2008 by: 1. Adding the following properties to the Multiple Unit Residential Development Permit Area: A) Parcel B, Lot 4, Plan X66, Subsidy Lot 35A, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26, Except Plan 9237, THAT PART SHOWN OUTLINED IN RED ON REF PL 82062I, SHOWN OUTLINED IN RED ON REF PL 98715I, EXC PART IN PL 9237 TO BE HEREAFTER KNOWN AS PCL B (REF P L 98715I) Ref Plan 89060 I (P.I.D.# 016-328-990), B) Lot 4, Plan X66, Subsidy Lot 35, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26, THAT PART IN REF PL 89060I (P.I.D.# 017011-485), C) Lot 4, Plan 2543, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26 (P.I.D.# 015-299-350), D) Lot 1, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532879), E) Lot 2, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532887), F) Lot 3, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532895), G) Lot 4, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532909), and H) Lot 5, Plan NES3463, Township 7A (P.I.D.# 027-532917);
2. Adding the following property to the Combined Steep Slope/ Multiple Unit Residential Development Permit Area: A) Plan NEPX66, Township 7A, Parcel A, Subsidy Lot 35, EXPL PL 1388531, (P.I.D.# 016-317-220);
Glenmerry $165,000 E SIZ PER SU
Shavers Bench $134,500
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MLS#2393893
MLS#2391800
Trail $328,000 LE UB E DO RAG GA
MLS#2390843
Fruitvale $119,000 ED IST TL S JU
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MLS#2217860
MLS#2214630
Salmo $215,000
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Trail $125,000 OT GL DIN L I BU
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MLS#2393434
Waneta Village $189,000
MLS#2390953 MLS# 2393911
Fruitvale $229,000 ME HO GE R LA
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MLS#2390953 MLS# 2393911
Sat, Nov 16 • 11am - 1pm Sat, Nov 16 • 1:30 - 3:30pm Annable 955 Chaucer St, Warfi eldeld 3441 Aster Drive, Glenmerry 955 Chaucer Street, Warfi $270,000 $299,900 $175,900 L RA NT ON CE CATI LO
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MLS#2389454
Glenmerry $239,000
Sunningdale $179,000
East Trail $189,900
Wayne DeWitt ext 25 Mario Berno ext 27 Dawn Rosin ext 24
Tom Gawryletz ext 26 Keith DeWitt ext 30
Thea Stayanovich ext 28 Joy DeMelo ext 29 Denise Marchi ext 21
3. Changing the designation of: A) Lot 8, Block 8, Plan NEP2352, Township 7A, Kootenay Land District 26, (P.I.D.# 008-548-447) from the Multiple Unit Residential Development Permit Area to the Core Commercial Development Permit Area.
The current Land Use Map (Schedule B) and Development Permit Areas Map (Schedule C) from the Village of Montrose OCP Bylaw No. 669 have variations in use and designation from the Zoning Bylaw No. 670 zoning map schedule. These Land Uses and Development Permit areas were designated by Council prior to adoption of the 2008 OCP however the OCP schedules were not updated to reflect the designations. If approved, the proposed amending bylaw will synchronize all schedules to ensure future land use designations and permitting are consistent with the zoning. The proposed amendment bylaw, staff report and related information may be examined between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Montrose Village Office, 565 11th Avenue , Monday to Friday, (excluding statutory holidays), until November 18, 2013. Telephone enquiries may be made by calling the Village office at 250-367-7234. E-mail enquiries may be sent to cao@montrose.ca. At the Public Hearing, any person who believes that their interest in property may be affected by matters contained in the proposed amendment bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions not presented at the Public Hearings must be received at the Montrose Village Office before 4:30 p.m. the day of the Public Hearing. NO INFORMATION WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. Kevin Chartres, CAO This is the first of two notices.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Trail Times
OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca OPEN HOUSE
Saturday Nov 16 11am-1:30pm
Ron & Darlene Your
We Sell Great Homes!
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5 bdrms & 2.5 baths. This wonderful family home features many recent upgrades. The large back deck is great for entertaining right off the newly updated kitchen. Family friendly neighborhood and just minutes to downtown Fruitvale.
1198 Cedar, Trail
$299,900
Fresh paint, new windows, new roof in 2011, a great family layout 2 baths, 3 bdrms and a den or fourth bedroom downstairs. The back yard is fenced and has a greenhouse for an early start in spring. If you are looking for great value you owe it to your family to see this home.
SOLD
1537 Bay Ave, Trail
$195,000
There’s a buzz about Downtown Trail. Buy this great commercial building by the park.
Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527
Call Bill (250) 231-2710
Call Jodi 250-231-2331
1208 Pine, Trail
1952 McLeod Avenue, Rossland
302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac
360 - 2nd Avenue, Rivervale
$399,000
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
$279,000
SOLD
1740 Thompson Avenue, Rossland
Perfection! This gorgeous home built in 2009 has it all, 3 bdrms 4 baths, 9 foot ceilings, granite countertops, hard wood, man cave, double garage, and so much more!! All this and situated on a beautifully, landscaped, private lot close to all amenities. You must see to believe!
310 Sylvia Crescent, Trail
$419,000
8412 Theatre Road, Trail
$310,000
1887 Spokane Street, Rossland
$189,000
$449,000
Tranquility awaits! You will love the open feel of this 3 bdrm , 1.5 bath home with beautiful new gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, and tons of upgrades. Call today!
This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and wood burning fireplace. The large, flat lot is accented by gorgeous trees and amazing views. Call your REALTOR® for an appointment to view.
Newer 4 bdrm home on 0.87 acre private lot. This home offers private entrance, open floor plan, beautiful kitchen and gorgeous gas fireplace with antique mantle. Also included is a large (22x28) insulated shop. Call now!
Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with many upgrades including a bathroom with a walk in tile shower, heated floors and sleek lines. Fully finished rec room, workshop, and private fenced yard. This home has used every square inch wisely to make the flow and space feel much bigger than it is.
This home has had many upgrades including new flooring, windows, bathroom, paint and front porch. Newer gas furnace and roof. Lots of privacy on this, .13 acre lot with plenty of trees surrounding it and a large wood deck. Call your REALTOR® today.
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
$239,000
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday November 16th
112 - 4th Street, Salmo
$109,000
2099 3rd Avenue, Rossland
Call Art (250) 368-8818
This very well kept building has been used since 1986 as a house of worship. Alternate uses include a daycare, or contractors office. There is ample yard space for a contractor & room to construct a shop building or light industrial yard. Call Richard (250) 368-7897
11am-1pm
3894 Carnation Drive, Trail
STING
W LI STING N NEEW LI
Excellent investment opportunity as a rental property, or locate your business here and live upstairs. Retail and Residential space in a great location. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Call your REALTOR® today for your personal viewing.
1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale
Local Home Team
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$239,000
3 bdrm/2 bath home in Glenmerry- this home offers a great open layout on the main floor, recent new flooring/ tile gives you the inspiration to remodel and update this very well built home to your taste - city green space next door- very clean and quick possession available. Call your REALTOR® for your viewing!
$259,000
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail 2189 Columbia Avenue, Trail 650 - 9th Avenue, Montrose
$143,100
2304 - 11th Avenue, Castlegar
NEW BUILD! 4 bdrm 2 bath home! Fully fenced yard, shop, shed, rebuilt from foundation up! Perfect opportunity to own a new home without having to pay GST!
Easy care lot! 3 bdrm 2 bath home is clean and move in ready. All mechanically upgraded within last 10 years. Large rec room, plenty of storage, covered porch, and cozy family room! Perfect for someone who wants a no-mow-zone yard and the benefit of a tranquil setting.
3 bdrm Kinnaird home with mountain views. Featuring bright and functional kitchen, covered sundeck, easy maintenance yard, and carport. See it today!
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Terry A. 250-231-1101
Call Terry A. 250-231-1101
$295,000
$225,000
For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit
www.kootenayhomes.com
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart
Cell: 250-365-9665
ext 33
tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Darlene Abenante ext 23 Cell: 250.231.0527
darlene@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Christine Albo
Cell: 250-512-7653
ext 39
christine.albo@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Art Forrest
ext 42
c21art@telus.net www.kootenayhomes.com
Mary Martin
Cell: 250-231-0264
ext 28
mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Terry Alton
Cell: 250-231-1101
ext 48
terryalton@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
$159,000
Owned by the same family since 1948, this character home is close to town and features large rooms, custom fireplace, gorgeous views and much more. Extensive wiring and plumbing upgrades. Call today for your personal viewing.
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Jodi Beamish
Cell: 250-231-2331
ext 51
jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Ron Allibone
Cell: 250-368-1162
ext 45
ron@hometeam.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153
deannelockhart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
ext 30
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Terry Mooney
Cell: 250-442-6777
terry.mooney@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com