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Community support keeps hospice running
EYES FOCUSED, EARS WARM
BY SHERI REGNIER
Those funds, combined with a $19,000 stipend the Society A local palliative support organ- receives from Interior Health ization is used to operating on Authority (IHA), will be used to a shoestring budget, but a few maintain two part-time staff; conmonths ago a financial crunch had tinue community education and the 25-year service at risk of clos- volunteer training; and to support ing its doors forever. almost 30 bedside volunteers. Over the holiday season, the “We were desperate and the Greater Trail Hospice community did come Society appealed to through in our hour “We were the community for of need,” said Barbara desperate and ongoing financial Gibson, hospice treasthe community support because the urer. “But the money group would run out of did come through has only allowed us money by February. to catch our breath in our hour of “We didn’t beat and we are asking for need.” around the bush this ongoing monthly suptime,” said Brenda port.” BARBARA GIBSON Hooper, the society’s The next fundchair. “We told the raiser the Society is community we were in a crisis planning is the annual Hospice situation and didn’t have adequate Swimathon, scheduled from noon funds to continue providing servi- until 8 p.m., March 6 at the Trail ces in 2014.” Aquatic and Leisure Centre. People listened, and after St. That day, two lanes will be desigAndrew’s United Church Women nated for the swimmers, and outin Rossland kicked off the crisis side those times, regular lap lanes campaign with a $2,000 donation, are available to anyone who would a further $15,000 was raised by like to participate. mid-January. See ANNUAL, Page 3 Times Staff
Business plan paints vision for Charles Bailey Theatre BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
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Ryan Benner takes dead aim at one of 15 3-D targets as he and his family joined about 50 other archers for the West Kootenay Archers’ winter shoot on Saturday at the Trail Wildlife Association shooting range in Casino. See more photos Page. 9.
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What started as an exercise to get more people in seats at the Charles Bailey Theatre has led to a potential change in management and a plan for a non-profit organization to go after grant funding. The Charles Bailey Theatre Business Plan recommends the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) hand over theatre operations to the Trail and District Arts Council (TDAC) over the course of three years. “The RDKB owns and operates so many buildings and are busy with essential services like our waste and sewage,” explained theatre front house manager, Nadine Tremblay. “I fee like the arts council has the
experience and insight to create an artistic vision for the region.” Under management of a nonprofit society, the venue could then be eligible for additional grants and donations and could alleviate future rental costs. This would be a crucial change needed in order to roll out the planning group's top priority of lowering rental fees that currently start at $500 for non-profits and go up to $1,000 from there, not including the cost of lighting and sound, according to Tremblay. “It is imperative that RDKB lower the cost of rental and, in particular, to help small local groups set themselves up for success,” she noted. See SMALL, Page 3
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he bidding: The onediamond overcall is a special case of overcalls for the opponents. Normally, bids made in competition are five-card suits, but after East’s overcall, a major bid by South shows only four. If South is four-four in the majors, he doubles one diamond. If he is four-three, four-two, four-one, et cetera, he simply bids his four-card major. Normally one can double with three cards in an unbid suit, but not here because North can only have four
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cards in a major, and South wins not five, since he the Jack. South opened one club. takes the spade North bids his finesse twice four-card spade and cashes four suit, and South spades. bids one notrump Now East diswarren with his two diacards a diamond. mond stoppers, If East discards and it passes out. a club, declarer Play Bridge The bidding will correctly shown is what play West for the should happen, but with a queen of clubs. six-card diamond suit and a Declarer exits with a small void, a lot of people play- heart which West ducks. ing East bid two diamonds. Declarer continues hearts, South doubles two diamonds, and West wins the ace. West and North South collect 800 exits with a heart and lets points from a partscore hand. declarer play clubs on his The Lead: As mentioned in own. East discards a diamond a previous column, when one and a club. holds a singleton, a double Declarer plays a club to queen or the ace, one may the Jack which forces East’s choose not to lead partner’s ace. East has no more entries suit. West, with a reasonable so he cashes the ace of diasix-card suit and two possible monds and plays the queen. outside entries, leads the six Declarer wins four spades, of hearts. With no outside three hearts, two diamonds entries, West would lead his and a club for ten tricks. singleton diamond. Result: One notrump The play: Declarer wins making four for +180. the opening lead with the Do You Have The Basics? eight of hearts. West discards This is a new feature. a spade, delaying the inevit- I will have one question a able choice between club and week for several weeks testdiamond discards. ing your basic knowledge of Declarer plays a diamond bridge. Send your answer to from dummy. East normally warren.t.watson@gmail.com should play the ace, but he and I will publish the winhas no good exit. East ducks ner’s name at the end of the
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questions. Question 1 Answer: 10C Question 2: You have KQJ1092 of clubs and want to discard a club on a diamond to tell partner to lead a club. Which card do you play? (answer next week) Notes: -All the bridge columns may be viewed at http://watsongallery.ca. The index tab is a bridge reference for all to use. -The Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club is now every Monday at the KP Hall above Shopper’s Drug Mart in Trail. Go up the stairs by the Artisan Shop. Lesson start at 11:30am and game starts at noon.
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Small series programming aimed to build audience
FROM PAGE 1 “The current rental cost of the Charles Bailey Theatre is 40 per cent higher than that of similar sized venues in B.C., making it difficult for some community groups to break even.” The recently released plan proposes the immediate hiring of a part-time employee to implement a comprehensive marketing and sales strategy, as well as help TDAC organize small series programming. This includes a children’s series, some workshop opportunities and a series that is temporarily named “Something Completely Different,” all of which will take place in the Muriel Griffiths Room as part of its transformation into a small performance space. “A smaller series is less risky and allows for audience development,” said Tremblay. “It allows the arts council to test the waters because surveys demonstrated that patrons want to see more country music, children’s shows and comedians,” she continued. “But will they come out for it?” By Year 2, the responsibility for bookings and venue rental contracts should be handed over to the TDAC, the plan recommends, and a proposed series of capital improvements for the 764-seat facility and building would be undertaken. This includes purchasing a ticketing system, building a marquee and a permanent concession as well as acquiring the theatre’s own basic sound and lighting equipment. The final transition, in Year 3, would see front-house management transferred over to the TDAC, ultimately handing over responsibility under an agreement with the regional district. The vision of the 10-month project written and presented by Tremblay with help from committee members Ray Masleck, Betty Seinen, Judy Wray and Mark Daines is to increase artistic programming and in turn create a more vibrant downtown gathering place for learning and entertainment. “It’s easy to get excited about the prospect of a flourishing, busy and beautiful theatre,” said Tremblay. “I think we are on the right track towards doing it right and doing it properly from the get go.” The $13,000 plan kicked into the information gathering stage after a $6,500 Enterprising Notfor-profit grant was received and matching funds were secured from the City of Trail, the RDKB, electoral areas A and B and the Trail and District Arts Council. A survey and an open house were a few ways public feedback from the community was gathered by the committee. A basic overview of the 129-page document, which includes four years of financial projections, was presented to the RDKB in early December and approval of the plan is pending until decisions are released in the spring when budgets are set.
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Brenda Hooper from the Greater Trail Hospice Society was handed a $2,000 cheque from Rossland’s St. Andrew’s United Church Women during the holiday season. The women’s group of about a dozen members raised the funds by baking turkey pot pies and selling them in the community.
Annual swimathon fundraiser in March
FROM PAGE 1 The event is touted as a challenge to get people involved, have fun and support a great group of volunteers providing a valuable service. All proceeds raised from the swimathon will be dedicated to hospice operating costs, and Gibson is hoping to exceed the $4,500 the event brought in last year. “I hope to double what we raised last year,” explained Gibson. “Combined with our current bank account that could keep us going for nine months.”
A two-vehicle collision just outside reported no injuries. Both vehicles of Fruitvale sent one man to the hos- were extensively damaged, and a $368 pital with lower body injuries Saturday violation ticket for driving without due night. The Greater Trail care and attention was RCMP detachment was issued to the driver of – Greater Trail – called to the scene on the moving car, which Highway 3B and Old was heading east to Salmo Road at 5:30 p.m. Salmo. on Jan 18. Meanwhile, in the One vehicle was parked early morning on on the side of the road Saturday police were while the 65-year old driver from patrolling an area of Fruitvale for a Fruitvale investigated a noise eman- report of a house party. A police officer ating from his car, when the second observed a male run away from a truck vehicle came around the corner, lost and then the truck drove away. Police control and struck the stationary car. conducted a traffic stop of that truck The driver of the parked car was and noted that there was a smell of pinned between the two vehicles sus- liquor coming from the vehicle. taining serious but non life threatening As a result of the traffic stop and injuires and transported to Kootenay subsequent investigation the drivBoundary Regional Hospital. er was issued a 90 day Immediate The passenger in the parked car and Roasdside Prohibition and the vehicle the two people in the second vehicle was impounded for 30 days. While the
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Hospice has been through many changes over the years, including when IHA cut a social worker position from the program in 2010. Now operating as a society, the group has risen from one 12-hour position to employing two people at 32 hours a week combined. Program director Camille Roberts works in the hospital, connecting with nurses, social workers and patients who are battling a terminal illness while volunteer coordinator Peter Stoochnoff schedules bedside respite for these individuals at KBRH, long-term care facili-
ties or in their homes. “I think the people, especially those who have used the service, really value it,” said Gibson, who became passionate about hospice after going through a similar process with her brother years ago.“But to keep this valuable service alive in Trail we really need monthly support.” To learn more about hospice, to get involved or to donate, check out www. trailhospice.org Hospice can be reached directly at 364-6204 or via email at info@trailhospice.org
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driver was upset they accepted a ride home during which the forms and consequences of driving while prohibited were explained. During the dates of Jan 18-20 police were called to assist the staff at the Daly Pavilion at KBRH. A patient in the pavilion was displaying threatening behaviour and police were requested to stand by and keep the peace. Hospital staff were able to conduct their necessary duties and no intervention was required by police. During a patrol of the Columbia Gardens area on Monday police conducted a vehicle stop on a vehicle found parked in a remote area . A check of the driver lead the police to a seizure of a small amount of illegal drugs. The driver was deemed to not be impaired by the drugs but the drugs were seized and no criminal charges are pending in this instance.
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District pondering whether Business council to pay the price for pool use has high hopes for By Ross Armour
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Regular fees for rural Cowichan Lake residents at the Duncan pool may still be possible. There will just have to be more talk first. Last week’s deal that saw the pool’s two-tier fee system waived for residents of the Town of Lake Cowichan in exchange for a $3,000 tax contribution caught Youbou (Area I) Director Pat Weaver by surprise. Though Weaver said she believes there is still a strong possibility of a future deal for Youbou in the future, uncertainty
has prevented one so far. “I didn’t know what the cost was going to be,” she said, adding people in her community seem split on the issue. “Part of our people want to be into the pool and some don’t. I thought there was going to be some kind of referendum where our people would say where they wanted their tax dollars to go. “It’s a very delicate topic. “In my area there’s a lot of retired people. As Cowichan Lake is such a beautiful place to live, it entices retirees to come up here. My job now is to get
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the best deal for Area I taxpayers, of which I am one. “The question has to be asked where do the people want their dollars to go.” Weaver says she has plans for a public meeting to be held in her area in February. “That meeting was supposed to be mainly about the Native Habitat Fund but absolutely people can bring it (aquatic centre fee talks) up. I’ve heard quite a bit from the people already, both positive and negative,” she said. Cowichan Lake South (Area F) Director Ian Morrison is on the same wavelength as Weaver and confirmed that talks are still ongoing. “We are still engaged in a process with the aquatic centre operations,” he said. “Those are confidential discussions but it is an irritant, we’d like to eliminate the two-tier fee structure. There’s more work to be done but I’m thrilled for the Town of Lake Cowichan, that’s great news. “Some people want to have the same access but I also hear the counter to that regarding tax bills. Electoral areas don’t have pockets of money. “Municipalities can borrow money from their waste pot to cover snow costs for example. If we are to create a new service, we need electoral consent. “If you’re going to
send taxpayers to the other side of Hill 60, you have to ask for their consent.” Morrison also emphasized any perceptions that Areas F and I were acting as stumbling blocks for the Town of Lake Cowichan in the negotiations are not true. “There’s been a bit of a misperception in the press with how things have transpired,” he said. “Director Weaver and I have been engaged in discussions for months now and it’s taken up a lot of time, effort and energy. “The perception was that the town kept ongoing and we stopped, and I’m challenging that. We’ll continue to have dialogue with the aquatic centre.” North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure has already declared his hope that Areas F and I have the twotier fee structured eliminated as well. “I am hopeful that in the near future we can reach an agreement to eliminate two-tier fees for the citizens of Areas F and I so they can enjoy the Cowichan Aquatic Centre at the same rates enjoyed by residents of the current partners,” said Lefebure in a press release. Rural Cowichan Lake residents have to pay $12 to use the facilities at the aquatic centre, compared to the Town of Lake Cowichan residents who will now be paying $6.
B.C. economy
THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The Business Council of British Columbia predicts above average economic performance in the province over the next two years. In its newly released 2014 review and outlook, the council estimates B.C.’s gross domestic product will climb by 2.3 per cent this year, and more than three per cent in 2015, when adjusted for inflation. Those figures are a significant improvement over the 1.4 per cent expansion the council predicted in 2013. Council executive vice-president Jock Finlayson points to positive external factors such as a
LNG growth driving highway upgrades THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s multibillion dollar plans for a liquefied natural gas industry will soon affect where the rubber meets the road - literally. The Ministry of Transportation says it will boost maintenance classifications for Highways 16 and 97 North, which roughly bisect the province through Prince George. Both routes will receive Class A status, which will mean more maintenance, improved plowing, salting and sanding, quicker response times, and more patrols. With the exception of short sec-
Longboarder dies after collision THE CANADIAN PRESS NANAIMO, B.C. - A Vancouver Island teenager has been killed while longboarding near Nanaimo. RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien says the 17-year-old was riding in the southbound lane of the road directly in front of Cedar Secondary School, 10 kilometres south of downtown Nanaimo, when he was
2014 Meeting Schedule Pursuant to Community Charter Sections 127 and 94, the following is a list of regularly scheduled Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dates for the Village of Fruitvale for 2014. If meeting dates are changed or added, information will be posted on the Village bulletin board at the Village Office and posted on the website at www.village.fruitvale.bc.ca as time permits.
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tions through several cities and towns, both highways are currently maintained at a Class B level, appropriate for rural highways. The ministry says the changes will be implemented in mid- to lateFebruary, covering the Highway 16 corridor from Prince Rupert east to the Alberta boundary and the entire northern section of Highway 97 from Cache Creek to north of Fort St. John. The province says both routes are critical corridors supporting liquefied natural gas development and other industrial growth in the North.
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stronger U.S. economy, lifting of the recession in Europe, and continued market expansion in China and across Asia as reasons for the brighter outlook. Finlayson also says B.C.’s job market is poised for improvement this year, while consumer spending across the province picked up late last year and is expected to keep growing into 2015. The council, which represents 250 companies, post-secondary institutions, and affiliated industry associations in B.C., is also optimistic about the launch of construction on one or two liquefied natural gas projects, as well as related pipeline construction.
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hit by a northbound flat deck truck. O’Brien says the collision occurred Monday evening on a dimly-lit stretch of road and the victim was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing. The driver stayed at the scene and co-operated with police, and officers say alcohol and speed are not considered factors.
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PEOPLE OBITUARIES BJORNSON (NEE PIVA), GLORIA JEAN – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Bjornson, 72, on January 12, 2014. Born in Trail, BC on March 30, 1941, she passed away suddenly at home in Victoria, BC. She had a great passion for her family, and was an amazing, fun, quirky mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of her life will be held on January 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the First Memorial garden room located at 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC.
Percy Davis It is with great sadness that the family of Percy Davis announces his passing on January 15, 2014, in Castlegar BC. Percy was born in Cochrane, Ontario on February 27, 1927. Percy was a dedicated Electrician at Teck Cominco for 30 years, he loved fishing, hunting and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and many other clubs. Percy will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bernice of 30 years, and his children; Reg (Lynn), Ken(Janice), Geoff (Doreen), Percy Jr. as well as five stepchildren, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Merritt, Dr. Larocque, and all the wonderful staff at Talarico Place for their exceptional care and attention. There will be no service at Percy’s request. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Percy may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
CLAUDIO ABBADO
Italian conductor directed La Scaia for 20 years THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ROME - Claudio Abbado, a star in the great generation of Italian conductors revered for developing a rapport with members of the world’s leading orchestras while still allowing them their independence, died Monday. He was 80. Abbado died at home in Bologna after a long illness, said Raffaella Grimaudo, spokeswoman for the Bologna mayor’s office. Abbado made his debut in 1960 at La Scala in his home city of Milan and went on to be its music director for nearly 20 years. Among his many other positions were as music director of the Vienna State Opera, the Berlin Philarmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra and as principal guest conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Even as he battled illness in his later years, sharply cutting back on his appearances, Abbado founded his own all-star orchestra in Lucerne, Switzerland, and devoted more time to training young musicians and founding youth orchestras in
Europe. Just last year, Italy’s president paid tribute to him by naming him senator for life. In an unusually personal message of condolences, President Giorgio Napolitano said Abbado had “honoured the great musical tradition of our country in Europe and the rest of the world.” The Berlin Philharmonic, where Abbado was chief conductor from 1990 to 2002, said it was mourning “an extraordinary musician and person.” “His love of music and his insatiable curiosity were an inspiration to us,” a statement on the orchestra’s website said. Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Ricardo Muti said he admired Abbado for the “seriousness and profundity that characterized his life as a musician and as a Maestro.” Abbado was known for his musical ability, for conducting his programs without scores and for his rapport with orchestra members. He had suffered health problems for many years, resigning
Most seniors have cellphones: report
THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - A majority of Canadian seniors now own a cellphone but only a small number have made the leap to using a smartphone, suggests a report by the Media Technology Monitor. Researchers conducted telephone interviews with 6,014 anglophone Canadians in the spring and fall of last year to track how technology usage was trending, including among those in the senior demographic, which was defined as 68 and older. About 61 per cent of the 774 seniors polled said they owned a cellphone, compared to 87 per cent of the younger respondents. Only 13 per cent of the seniors owned a smartphone, versus 63 per cent of the other Canadians polled.
The seniors had a very slight preference for Apple’s iPhone but BlackBerrys and Google Android devices were owned in similar numbers. Only seven per cent of the seniors said they used their device to connect to the Internet (versus 54 per cent of the other respondents) and only two per cent tried social networking on their smartphone (compared to about a third of the younger smartphone users). - About 17 per cent of seniors said they sent text messages, compared to 73 per cent of the other respondents - Seniors estimated they spent about 6.3 hours a week online, while younger respondents guessed they used the web for about 20 hours a week
his Vienna Opera post for unspecified health reasons in 1991 and then undergoing stomach cancer surgery in 2000. La Scala said illness forced the cancellation of two highly anticipated concerts in 2010 that were to have marked his return to the Milan opera house for the first time in 25 years and be the 50th anniversary of his conducting debut. The excitement had been such that Abbado had requested that 90,000 trees be planted in his name for the benefit of Milan residents as a living memorial to mark his return to the city. The project was later abandoned by the city as too costly. Abbado did eventually make his return to La Scala, after 26 years. He conducted Mahler on October 31, 2013, and received a 15-minute standing ovation, shouts of approval and showers of flowers. Abbado was born June 26, 1933, into a family of musicians, studying with his violinist father, Michelangelo Abbado, at the Milan Conservatory in the 1950s.
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recently graduated mining engineer is upset that, in spite of best efforts, he cannot find a job. A middle aged, well qualified administrative assistant is laid off by an educational institution and can’t get more than part-time temporary work. She is thinking of getting a degree in social work so that she can be well employed for the rest of her career. An experienced teacher who could only get part-time, on call substitute work, loses even that. Even though we know and accept that the 21st century world is very different, we tend to expect that certain aspects of our lives will still operate in a 20st century mode. Nowhere is this more evident than in the world of work and our ideas about jobs. Yes, we know that we will all need to be technologically savvy and have higher levels of education and training if we are to be able to earn a decent living. What we don’t realize, or at least have not yet internalized and accepted, is that we will not be earning that living in the format of a conventional, last
century job. First, there is plenty of work out there. Those who know how to do something such as practice a trade or profession, operate or maintain stateof-the-art equipment or sell new products or processes, will be able to earn a living. That does not mean that they will be able to get a job. Conventional jobs, in the sense of secure, permanent, full time positions, are becoming scarce because the organizations that used to offer them have been changing. Companies now have to be globally competitive and very cost effective. They still need people to make and sell things and administer the firm, but using 21st century, continuously advancing technology. Rather than hiring large numbers of people in permanent and often stagnant positions, they minimize their on-going wage bill by using human resources which are not on their permanent payroll. This could involve parttimers who do specific tasks. It could be pro-
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fessionals and managers hired, short-term, for specific projects. It could be an on-going contract to provide things like maintenance or even coffee service. Even telephone companies and other big, established firms that used to offer ‘secure’ jobs have been laying people off and turning to a more contingent way of getting work done. Governments and related organizations like public educational institutions no longer offer the career-length job security that positions with them used to provide. Tax revenues are not infinite and past spending has often resulted in debts that put pressure on budgets. Here too, regular staffs are being reduced
and short-term, part-time and contract work fills the gap. For example, in academia, tenured professor slots are giving way to term instructors. How can one have a successful career in this jobless world? First, think like an entrepreneur and consider what good or service you can supply that some person or organization would be willing and able to pay for. Determine who those people or organizations are and find out the qualifications of those they select and how they provide work. Ideally, this should be done before choosing an education or training program. Then, look for work rather than a job. Consider our recently graduated mining engineer. Most mining companies and others who need engineers do a lot of their work in the form of projects. They are reluctant to take on the overhead costs of permanent professional staff and prefer to hire on a contract basis for each project. Offering to work as a consultant or contractor is more likely to lead to work than seeking a job and one contract can
lead to another. Be very careful about fields where the government is the only or major employer, like social work. The unemployed administrative assistant should find out what the graduates in social work are doing and how easily they find work in their field before enrolling in the course. Our educational institutions can do more to prepare people for the realities of 21st century careers. To be fair, many faculty members still hold 20th century-type jobs themselves and may not be aware of how careers have changed. Ultimately, the responsibility is our own. After family, how we earn a living is a big component of our lives. Investing the time and effort to determine what is out there in the world of work and how we can benefit from it is one of the best investments we can make. Troy Media BC’s Business columnist Roslyn Kunin is a consulting economist and speaker and can be reached at www.rkunin.com.
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ome said Neil Young The machine is the Oil Sands should stick to music and it is prime directive of the after he spoke out Harper government which, for against the Oil Sands. years, has reduced Canada’s But in a country where the economy to narrow priorities of Prime Minister plays piano and oil and gas development. sings the Beatles for political To raise hundreds of billions effect, Neil Young has a right to of dollars for Oil Sands expanbe heard. sion – not for critical infraHe is a great structure needed Canadian musiin cities across cian who’s been Canada – the on the right side Prime Minister of history before. and other federal Neil Young Ministers have championed visited Asia time anti-racism in and again. “Southern Man” In 2012, the when Mandela government GUS was many years negotiated away from release and Canadian soverWestern goveignty and comTroy Media ernments were petitiveness in a silent on apartlopsided 31-year heid in South Africa. investment deal with China. In “Rockin’ in the Free Foreign Affairs Minister Jim World,” he flagged the despair Baird recently visited China of rising poverty in North and gushed that he “loves” America long before the Occupy the country while promising movement. to finalize the treaty “in short I first learned from Neil order”, despite public opposYoung that Americans were ition back home. turning against the Iraq war. The Harper government gutIn 2006, when mainstream ted federal environmental laws criticism of the war was timid in 2011 to streamline approvals and occasional, I saw Young – for oil and gas projects and, with Crosby, Stills, and Nash on climate change, has been – perform “Let’s Impeach the derelict for nearly a decade. President,” in Toronto. The Lately, the Harper government song was complete with follow- dumped scientists en masse, the-bouncing-ball lyrics on a leaving future governments giant screen; 15,000 of us stood without the institutional experand sang along. tise they would need in any Now Neil Young is taking on legal fights with Big Oil. the biggest and richest publicOn the economy, the Harper relations machine in modern government has sat on its hands Canadian history, one funded for years while the Canadian by Big Oil and, through our dollar was overvalued. This taxes, all of us. benefited shareholders in the
resource sector which could sell Canadian assets at a premium to foreign buyers. Meanwhile, export-based manufacturers across the country were decimated. The government gave companies like U.S. Steel and Caterpillar a free rein to close shop and shed well-paid jobs, mostly in Ontario and Quebec. In a shameful cave-in after the last election, the government let U.S. Steel walk away from its legal commitments to keep production in Canada. In much of the country, the Harper government says that markets must be left to run their course. In the Oil Sands, it has bent over backwards to create new markets and infrastructure for Big Oil. This is not a conservative Canadian agenda. It is a desperate short-sighted rush to loot Canada’s resources, with huge downsides for our economy, sovereignty, and safety. The government seems intent to turn bitumen into money for its industry funders; to heck with Neil Young, aboriginals, or anyone else who gets in the way. Neil Young rightly abhors this vision of Canada where quick money trumps long-term jobs and national integrity. On the Iraq war, poverty, and apartheid, he was ahead of the curve. Now he is right to urge us to look closer at this machine called the Oil Sands. Gus Van Harten is a professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. He specializes in administrative and international investment law.
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be legalized. It is fundamentally unfair some Canadians are more likely to end up with a criminal record because of where they live. It also illustrates a breakdown in authority and respect for the country’s cannabis laws. The Harper government has taken a more aggressive approach to marijuana legislation since it was elected in 2006, but it needs to rethink its position and legalize pot possession. Justice and the rule of law demand it.
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Last year’s qualifiers, the Shypitka and Nichol rinks came up short at the Senior Men’s zones this year. started well with a 10-4 victory over the Norm Fahselt rink from Creston, but would fall in Draw 2 to McHargue 8-3, before being squeezed out of the playdowns by Nichol in a close 8-7 match. McHargue, with third Gerald Kent, second Grant Klapp, and lead Bruce Young, will travel to the B.C. Senior Championships Feb. 17-23 in Comox Valley.
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CALGARY - Rossland’s Kimberly Joines was officially named to the Canadian Paralympic ski team on Tuesday in Calgary. Joines has some 40 World Cup medals under her belt, as well as a bronze medal at the Torino Paralympics in Italy in 2006, and will compete in the para-alpine event as a sit-skier at the Sochi Paralympic Games. The 13-member Canadian para-alpine team will have a mix of experience and youth when it hits the slopes in Russia. It also includes veterans Josh Dueck of Kimberley, Toronto’s Chris Williamson, Matt Hallat of Coquitlam, and Kirk Schornstein of Spruce Grove. Williamson - who is guided by Robin Femy of Mont-Tremblant - won a gold medal at the 2002 Paralympic Games and is a three-time medallist. Dueck won a silver at the 2010 Games in Vancouver. Also nominated was Braydon Luscombe of Duncan, who was a forerunner in Vancouver. Canadian Paralympic rookies in Sochi will include Caleb Brousseau of Terrace, and Mac Marcoux of Sault Ste-Marie, Ont., - who is guided by his older brother Billy Joe Marcoux along with the Calgary trio of Alexandra Starker, Kurt Oatway and Alana Ramsay. Para-alpine racing in Sochi begins on Mar. 8 with men’s and women’s downhill. The team will also compete in super-G, super combined, slalom and giant slalom. With a goal of placing in the top three nations in the gold medal count, Canada will send approximately 50 athletes to compete in sledge hockey, wheelchair curling, para-Nordic skiing, biathlon, para-alpine skiing and parasnowboard. Rossland’s Ian Lockey awaits his nomination Sunday with the announcement of the parasnowboard team at Big White.
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The Greater Trail Midgets (GT1) took top spot in the Midget House tournament at the Rossland Arena last week. The team went 4-and-1 in the round robin of the tournament, losing just one game to Kelowna, but the Midgets would exact revenge, beating Kelowna 2-1 in the final. Back row from left: Devin Ghirardosi, Justin Ghirardosi, Darren Bella, Austin Clayton, Ryan Fullerton, Pablo Doskoch, Trevor Browell, Lucas Billingsley, Kevin Nutini, James Booth, Paul Marrandino, Adam Stanley. Front row: Jesse Browell, Ricky Martin, John Ferguson, Brad Ferraro, Nicolas Doskoch, Matthew Dominici, Tyler Ghirardosi, Center: Brandon Youngson and stick attendant Alex Youngson.
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University 4-3 in a shootout. On Friday, the Saints fell behind TRU on a first period power-play marker but rebounded with goals in the second from Tanner Lenting, former Trail Smoke Eatre Logan Proulx and Beau Taylor. Selkirk controlled play much of the night, outshooting the WolfPack in all three periods including a 20-9 margin over the final 40 minutes. Chris Hurry picked up the win in goal, turning aside 17 shots. “We asked the guys to compete hard for a full 60 minutes on Friday night and they came through,” says
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of the night with 4:45 remaining in the third. Trail native Proulx came through again for the Saints, converting a pass through the slot from Jackson Garrett to tie the game with 2:06 to play. Neither team scored during a back-andforth overtime frame, and SFU would go on to take the win after Jono Ceci and Trevor Milner each beat Chris Hurry on shootout attempts. “We put together very good road periods in the first and third but fell asleep a bit in the second and paid the price for some careless mistakes,” says Dubois. “We outshot them in the rink and had the better chances, so it stings a bit to lose the way we did.” The Saints host Eastern Washington University on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Castlegar Complex before traveling to Spokane on Saturday to complete the home-and-home series.
A look at the ninth day of the Australian Open tennis championships on Tuesday: ATTENDANCE: Day session: 22,649; Night: 16,236; TOTAL: 38,885. QUARTERFINAL WINNERS: Men: No. 7 Tomas Berdych, No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka; Women: No. 4 Li Na, No. 30 Eugenie Bouchard. QUARTERFINAL LOSERS: Men: No. 2 Novak Djokovic, No. 3 David Ferrer; Women: No. 14 Ana Ivanovic, No. 28 Flavia Pennetta., STAT OF THE DAY: 5 finally, Wawrinka beats Djokovic in a five-set match. PLAYING TODAY: Remaining quarterfinals: No. 1 Rafael Nadal vs. No. 22 Grigor Dimitrov, No. 4 Andy Murray vs. No. 6 Roger Federer; No. 2 Victoria Azarenka vs. No. 5 Agnieszka Radwanska, No. 11 Simona Halep vs. No. 20 Dominika Cibulkova. WEDNESDAY FORECAST: possible early showers, high of 25 C (77 F).
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the meter reader and the cable repairman. If you know someone is coming, please see that they can get there. Dear Annie: I totally agree with “I Need Nice Clothes, Too.” The bigger sizes are tucked into the furthest corner of the store, the
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grandmother of four. There are a lot of older, mature women with money to spend, so I hope the manufacturers start listening. -Inverness, Fla. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar.
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in his efforts to put our friendship back where it was, but whatever my insecurities and shortcomings, I get angry just thinking about it. Am I making sense or just going bananas? -More Maine Madness Dear Maine: We doubt anything untoward is going on, but your wife is deliberately disregarding your feelings. She thinks you are being foolish, and so she ignores you. This makes you feel marginalized and angry. Please stop writing letters and simply talk to your wife. Tell her gently that seeing this couple behind your back only makes you distrust her, and that eats away at the core of your marriage. Tell her you will back off if she will be more respectful of your feelings. Dear Annie: My wonderful husband delivers oil to people’s homes and works hard keeping homes toasty and warm through-
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Dear Annie: A couple of years ago, you published my letter signed “No-Win Situation in Wisconsin.” My wife and I had been sharing a vacation with another couple, and I witnessed the husband kiss my wife on the lips as they left. You said if I trust my wife, not to worry about it. After you printed my letter, I wrote this couple a half-sincere “take the high road” letter, admitting I could have been wrong about interpreting that kiss and invited them to come for dinner and stay over. They never replied. But a month later, they drove into town and met my wife for lunch while I was at work. The husband asked my wife whether I felt “neglected.” How smug is that? A couple of weeks later, my wife and I celebrated our 25th anniversary at a lovely vacation spot, and a week later, she stayed overnight at this
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to share your hopes and dreams for the future with others, because their feedback could help you. Try it and see what happens. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) For the next few weeks, you look good to authority figures, because the Sun is at the top of your chart, casting a flattering light on you. Milk this for all it’s worth! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Because you have a strong desire to travel and seek adventure, do something different. Go someplace you’ve never been before. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You can clean up a lot of loose details regarding shared property, insurance matters, inheritances, taxes and debt in the next few weeks. Just roll up your sleeves and dig in.
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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Remember to get more rest now and for the next few weeks, because the Sun is as far away from you as it gets all year, and the Sun is your source of energy. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Because your top priority in the next few weeks is to be better organized, give yourself the right tools to do a bang-up job. Get shelving, file folders, paint, cleaning supplies -- whatever. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Now and for the next few weeks, your top priority is to be yourself. You want to play and express your creative talents without anyone holding you back. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s appropriate for you to focus on home, family and your domestic needs in the next few weeks. Discussions with a parent could be significant.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Just accept the fact that your daily pace will accelerate in the next few weeks with short trips, errands and increased reading and writing. Busy you! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The next few weeks are the perfect time to think about cash flow, earnings, your possessions and what it is you truly value. Or to go
one step further -- what are your values? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) It’s fine to put your own needs first now, because this is the only time all year when the Sun is in your sign. It’s your turn to be top dog. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Work alone or behind the scenes as you begin to strategize about what you want
your new year (birthday to birthday) to be all about. It’s a good time to plan ahead. YOU BORN TODAY Because you are persistent and careful, many of you develop excellent technical skills. Personally, there’s a quality about you that is individual, distinctive and certainly memorable. For you, integrity, ethics and moral strength are vital. You’re happy to be a rugged individualist. Work hard
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Sat. Jan. 25 • 11am - 1pm 7141 Wright Way, Waneta Village $349,000
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Emerald Ridge $100,000 N HA RT ! E T W T BE NE
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Trail $164,995
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Fruitvale $295,000
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Fruitvale $314,000 MS OO DR E 5B
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Salmo $279,900 ES CR 4A
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East Trail $214,000
Trail $199,000
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2 F/T POSITIONS available for responsible adult, some baking included. Days/ Afternoons. Apply with resume to manager @ Tim Horton’s, Trail, Tues-Sat. 9-5. BUSY OPTOMETRY Clinic looking for PartTime/ FullTime Optometric Assistant to start immediately. We are seeking a motivated, dependable, detail oriented individual with excellent customer service skills to join our team. Computer and/or medical knowledge would be an asset. Please reply to Box 564 C/O Trail Times, 1163 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC V1R 4B8 OFFICE ASSISTANT, parttime, working knowledge of Word and Excel, occupational health and safety an asset. Mail resumes to: PO Box 398, Trail, BC, V1R 4L7. PROCESS OPERATOR wanted for recycling plant. Must be mature & reliable. Full-time, shiftwork. Forklift ticket, first aid and WHMIS preferred. Mail resumes to: PO Box 398, Trail, BC V1R 4L7 Senior Architectural Technologist Architect firm seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist in Nelson, BC. Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience required. Must be proficient in the production of drawings from schematic design through to construction documentation with minimum supervision. High level skill in Computer Aided Design Macintosh VectorWorks preferred. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of BC Building Code and strong knowledge of building construction and technology. Excellent oral and written communication skills, design, and problem solving skill. LEED accreditation is preferred. Building Technology Diploma or similar required. Candidate must be motivated and be able to work well independently and with others in a team environment. Submit resumes in confidence to office@fairbankarchitects.com by January 25, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **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
Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com
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1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200
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Misc. for Sale Lg glass dinning table, sm & lg computer desks, china cabinet, 4 leatherette chairs & plow tractor. 250-442-2999
October 14, 1928 to January 22, 2013 We thought of you today But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too, We think of you in silence And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy We do it every day It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away. What we’d give if we could say “Hello, Dad,” in the same old way To hear your voice, to see your smile To sit with you and chat a while. But all we can do dear father Is go and tend your grave And leave behind tokens of love To the best Dad God ever made.
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670 Shakespeare St, Warfield
129,000
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A fantastic 3 level home in Warfield. Close to golf, skiing, mountain biking and more. Some updates and minor repairs required a great place to start a family and call home.
Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484
2 bedroom e Condo Sunningdal
Lovingly remembered today and always, Karen, Scott, Tyler and Joanna
Stunning Diamond engagement ring princess cut set with gold and palladium. Diamond is nearly flawless and colorless. Appraised at $4100,selling for $2500, OBO. Papers included. Call or text 250 777-1779
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Trail 125,000
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Nathan
Trail 109,900 MLS#
Warfield 239,000
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2214582
Nathan
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Fruitvale 149,900
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2389662
Nathan
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2393772
New Price
Excellent exercise, fun for all ages.
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Montrose
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Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave
Route 342 8 papers 3rd St & 7th Ave Route 344 17 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave
Route 375 12 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 379 18 papers Cole St, Nelson Ave Route 380 23 papers Galloway Rd, Mill Rd Route 381 7 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 7 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 384 19 papers Cedar Ave, Kootenay
West Trail Route 142 22 papers Railway Lane, Rossland Ave Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave
Warfield Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way Route 200 10 papers Shakespeare St
Fruitvale Route 362 20 papers 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Evergreen Ave Route 366 18 papers Beaver St, Maple Ave
Fruitvale 214,000
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Rhonda
Rob
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Warfield $ 54,900
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Fruitvale 139,000
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2392778
Rhonda
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2392110
Rob
Trail 135,000 MLS#
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2393449
Rhonda
Genelle 319,900 MLS#
Rossland 399,000
2393958
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2393731
Rob
MLS#
2392110
Rossland
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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Estates, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Confidential 250-499-0251
TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312
2005 Cadillac SRX-V. All wheel drive wagon. V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, fully loaded. No accidents or rust, original paint, never smoked in, new brakes,wheel bearings, snow tires on factory rims (real dub wheels w/ summer tires), bearings. Only 102,000 kms! $58,000 replacement cost, 1st $12,950 takes!!! No GST! 352-3942 Nelson, BC
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W.TRAIL, basement suite, newly reno. $600./mo. incl.util. Fully furnished. 250-364-5678
Mobile Homes & Parks 2005 SRI Double Wide MODULAR HOME 24x44 in Triangle Gardens. 45 years and up. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, bay window, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pantry, low maintenance, gas heat, air conditioning, 5 appl’s, UGS, landscaped, covered deck & carport, other features, must see. 250-442-8676
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3 bed House, East Trail. Close to Safeway. $900/month + Utilities. Phone; 250-231-3343
1992 Cardinal 27ft. 5th wheel w/pullout, in very good condition, inside stored, new awning, water heater and pump. $7,300/obo. 250-442-3224
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Cars - Domestic 2001 Subaru Impreza, 4dr hatch back, 2.2Lt., auto, 4 wheel dr, brand new ice & snow tires, 230,000km, $4,300/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807.
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2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 4cy, 5sp manual, 2 dr coop, 107,000 original km, runs and looks like new. Car is in Grand Forks. Driven daily. $3,599. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.
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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca OPEN HOUSES
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1887 Spokane Street, Rossland $184,000 from 10:30am - 12pm
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1360 - 2nd Avenue, Trail
3471 Marigold Drive, Trail
$264,900
NEW PRICE
$199,000
$449,000
Lovely family home in Glenmerry with many upgrades such as plumbing, wiring, drywall insulation, flooring and windows. Enjoy the open floor plan and fabulous covered deck. Call your REALTOR® now before its gone!!
Interior completely new since 2006. This charmer offers level access, 2 bdrms, 1 bath, unfinished basement, fully fenced and landscaped yard with underground sprinklers, dog run, as well as a carport. This little gem will go quickly! Don’t wait call now!
4 bdrm home on a quiet street! Home offers good sized kitchen, large shop (20 x 22), low maintenance exterior and flat fenced lot. Quick possession possible. Call today!
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!
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
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$159,000
2183 St. Paul Street, Rossland $210,000 from 12:30 - 2pm
8412 Theatre Road, Trail
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1602 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland $239,000 from 2:30 - 4pm Call Christine (250) 512-7653
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112 - 4th Street, Salmo
$109,000
Excellent investment opportunity as a rental property, or locate your business here and live upstairs. Each level has its own energy efficient Heat Pump. 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.
304 Austad Lane, Trail
$69,900
GREAT character 2 bdrm home in Columbia Heights - solid home - newer roof - tile, laminate flooring - upgraded plumbing - terraced lot with private patio - Great investment!
$64,900
Solid 2 bedroom home with 1 bedroom suite in basement. This home requires some TLC but is well priced below assessment. Great investment! Call your REALTOR® for a viewing.
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
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710 Redstone Drive, Rossland
1120 Warren Street, Trail
Brand new spacious home a few steps from walking and x-country trails and Redstone golf course. This 4 bdrm, 3 bath home features 2 car garage with ample storage area, rec room spacious living area. Call your REALTOR® for more information or a personal tour.
Great rental package! Upstairs suite features laminate flooring, 2 bedrooms, bright and airy feel, and a great view! Downstairs suite is a compact 1 bdrm. Also includes a vacant 120 x 100 lot with off-street parking! Both suites current rent totals $1050.
10.13 lightly treed acres is mostly flat and close to Winlaw. Good options for building sites; power, well and water license in place.
Call Terry 250-231-1101
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1163 Birch Ave, Trail
$425,000
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
$109,000
5255 Highway 6, Winlaw
$89,000
1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale 82 Walnut Avenue, Fruitvale
$265,000
$234,500
3+ bdrm 2.5 bath in a family oriented Fruitvale neighbourhood. Fully finished basement, fenced, flat yard, upgraded kitchen, lots of room for the whole gang. Fantastic value here!
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.
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
1205 Green Avenue, Trail
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$145,000
5 bedroom/2 bath home with new kitchen and awesome views! Call Jodi 250-231-2331
8327 Highway 3B, Trail
$519,000 Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an inground swimming pool! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
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WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart
Cell: 250-365-9665
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Cell: 250-512-7653
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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
Mark Wilson
Cell: 250-231-5591
ext 30
mark.wilson@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Jodi Beamish
Cell: 250-231-2331
ext 51
jodi.beamish@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com