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Tuesday’s budget filled with ‘rhetoric and slogans,’ says Conroy BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
Christy Clark's B.C. Liberal government released the 2014 budget Tuesday with Finance Minister, Mike de Jong labelling it as, “boring and balanced,” but Kootenay West MLA, Katrine Conroy has another opinion of it. “This was a budget of rhetoric and slogans,” Conroy said in an interview with the Trail Times from Victoria on Wednesday. “There is nothing in there for the families in this region. Christy Clark campaigned on the 'debt-free B.C.' slogan but they're saying themselves the provincial debt will rise to almost $70 billion in three years. They call it balanced but they're leaving a huge debt for our children and grandchildren.” Conroy referred “They raved about to increases in the SHERI REGNIER PHOTO Liberal budget to skills training David Mitchell, representing a B.C. consulting firm specializing in analyzing fire service operations, presented a detailed review Medical Service in their throne Plan rates, ICBC of regional fire services within the Kootenay Boundary Tuesday afternoon in the Greater Trail Community Centre. rates, and B.C. speech last week Ferries rates as but there’s 'hidden' taxes that nothing about it will affect working families across the in a timely fashion,” Mayor Greg Granstrom. Kootenay Boundary Regional in the budget.” Rossland mayor says coming province. said Dan Derby, regional “The City of Rossland District Fire Services Review KATRINE CONROY review didn’t answer deputy fire chief. “The con- made specific requests that that was presented by the “They raved about skills trainsultants did an excellent job started this ball rolling,” he consulting firm to the crucial questions ing in their throne speech last week but there's with factual data around our said. “We sent a resolution regional district, members nothing about it in the budget,” said Conroy. BY SHERI REGNIER response time that supports to the regional district ask- of the East End Services, Times Staff “They're looking at $109 million in cuts over why we need to do certain ing for a review of how the and a roomful of firefighters the next three years to post secondary, that's a A comprehensive review of things to ensure that every regional fire service can make Tuesday afternoon. significant decline in funding. regional fire services com- resident within our fire ser- new service more cost effectDavid Mitchell and “The premier's Jobs Plan is a failure, they missioned at the behest of the vice boundary is serviced to ive,” Granstrom continued. Associates, a B.C. company said themselves in the budget unemployment City of Rossland, concluded the best of our ability.” “Did this report answer that? specializing in fire service will increase and they're talking about a 46 that the fire department analysis, spent 17 days in the per cent cut to employment programs. I don't functions well and provides area last summer to review “I asked about efficiencies and the report says see how that's going to help our unemployed the community with sound operations and service delivto hire more people and build a new training or those struggling to find a way off of income and cost effective service. ery of the Kootenay Boundary centre. The City of Rossland paid $600,000 to assistance.” That is good news for the Regional District Fire Rescue Conroy dismissed the budget's plan to 18,000 residents living in the and its six fire halls. the regional district for fire service. Rossland increase health spending by $2.5 billion over department’s 1196-square Although the final 39 recis looking for ways to save.” three years as insufficient. kilometre fire protection ommendations have yet to GREG GRANSTROM “That amount barely maintains the health area that encompasses two be prioritized, the team hit care system, I don't think it'll even cover wage large rural areas and five on an area of significant conincreases,” she said. municipalities, because the cern regarding the recruit“There was nothing in there for mental study found that, on average, However, the study failed “Did anyone even ask how ment and retention of paid health, another one of their election promKootenay Boundary Regional to spark an action plan about we can better make use of our on-call firefighters; the need ises and nothing for the Penticton hospital or Fire Rescue (KBRFR) how to increase fire rescue resources,” Granstrom said. for a joint training centre; Dawson Creek. They ran around promising responds promptly to one efficiencies and reduce the “I say, ‘No,’ that wasn’t even consideration of entering everyone hospitals during the election but incident every seven hours. cost of the service, which was addressed.” into a mutual aid agreement there's no mention of funding any of it.” “When people dial 911 the fuel behind the $40,000 The mayor’s comments with Salmo; and clarification What Type See ofBUDGET, Illness related to to be review, according to Rossland followed an overview of the Page 3is they expect someone See COST, Page 3
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ith the 2014 claimed a charitable donabudget fresh in- tion in the past FIVE years. It mind, here is doesn’t refer to a donor who what most of us gives to a charitable organneed to know for personal ization for the first time. To taxes. keep the math simple, the Search and rescue vol- maximum amount is $1,000 unteers, effective 2014 tax of 2013 monetary donations season, have their own tax and calculates into a $250 credit identical bonus tax credit. to the volunteer It’s a one-time fire fighter $450 credit but can be credit introduced used in any of the a few years back. next five years. Individuals canThere are also not claim both 2013 tax changes Ron credits. applicable to small And that’s segments of taxpayreally all the ers. Check out the Tax Tips & Pits tax prep exciteCRA website if you ment for the new have anything to budget. do with mineral exploration How about 2013 tax prep credits, LSVCC credits, syngetting underway? thetic dispositions, characThe 2013 budget - tabled ter conversion transactions, a year ago - brings about a loss-trading in trusts, acceldozen tax changes for 2013 erated capital cost allowance, tax prep and 2014 tax plan- restricted farm losses, or corning. porate control provisions. Announcing the “FirstFor 2014 tax planning purtime Super Donation Credit” poses, the “Lifetime Capital for 2013. “First time” refers Gains Exemption” increases to a taxpayer AND his/her from $750,000 to $800,000. spouse, NEITHER having This is used to mitigate the
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tax liability of taxpayers who have capital gains upon the sale of qualified Canadian small business corporations, farm or fish properties. But where the government giveth, it also taketh away. The dividend tax credit formula applicable to the aforementioned Canadian small corps “non-eligible dividends” has been changed for 2014 so the effective tax rate is now marginally higher meaning the shareholders of these small companies will pay more tax on dividends paid. And effective 2014, the borrowing against 10/8 life insurance policies and leveraged insured annuity policies and then claiming the interest expense accrued for the investment made within these types of policies is no longer permitted . Finally, the long time safety deposit box expense will no longer be an allowable deduction for next year’s tax prep. Looking for good news? How about a reminder of some lesser known credits
from prior years still in effect. First available in 2013, the BC Government continues encouraging seniors to stay in their home by again offering the “Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit”. This is a refundable tax credit of up to $1,000 available to seniors, or to those who have a senior living in their home, to make the home elderly friendly. Examples include installing hand rails, door levers or motion lights and widening doorways, lowering counters or building elevators. Also included are major fixtures like ramps and tubs. The “New Home Buyer” $750 non-refundable tax credit continues. This is not a credit for a new home purchase. It’s for a first time buyer defined as someone who has not owned a home for the previous five years. Ron Clarke has his MBA and is a business owner in Trail, providing accounting and tax services. Email him at ron.clarke@JBSbiz.ca. Previous Tax Tips & Pits columns visit www.JBSbiz.net.
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Budget balanced on ‘backs of working people’ FROM PAGE 1 Another issue Conroy says the budget failed to address was the recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling compelling the government to restore negotiations over class size and composition in the education system and pay $2 million in damages to the B.C. Teacher’s Federation. “Christy Clark was at the cabinet table in 2002 when this all started and they still don’t want to deal with it,” Conroy said. “There are kids graduating now who were in kindergarten then and they’ve had to go their whole school careers without proper supports and in crowded classrooms. There are kids in Surrey who have been in portables for their entire education and they don’t address any of that.” Conroy also has little faith in the Liberal’s suggestions that they will use tax revenue from proposed liquified natural gas (LNG) developments to pay off the province’s debt. “This all just so short-sighted, their fantasy LNG, they said they’d have plants up next year but there’s nothing built yet and no funds in this budget for it,” she said. “If this is a balanced budget then it’s been balanced on the backs of working people.”
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Seniors’ annual vigil continues BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
After eight years of standing vigil in front of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) each February to draw attention to what he sees as misplaced priorities and a lack of caring, Jim Albo still hasn't forgiven the Interior Health Authority for the decisions they made that he believes lead to the deaths of his elderly parents. “I'm here because they killed my parents,” said Albo. “That's why the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Seniors was created and why I stand here every year.” In 2006 Albo's parents, Fanny and Alfie were patients at KBRH when Albo's 91 year-old mother was transferred to a facility in Grand Forks where she died two days later.
Albo's father never got over the loss of his wife of 69 years and died a week later. “I'm bitter. This day is hard for me,” Albo said. “I could make it easier by not being here but people need to get involved because their day is going to come and I don't want anyone else to have to go through a similar experience.” Kootenay West MLA, Katrine Conroy, who is the opposition critic for seniors and long term care, has been involved with the Albos since they lost their parents. “It was one of the first major issues I had after being elected,” Conroy told the Times from Victoria. “It still has an impact to this day. Things have improved but we still get calls from people whose parents have been separated. It shouldn't still happen.”
FROM PAGE 1 of mutual aid agreements with Castlegar and Teck Trail Operations. Additionally, Mitchell suggested an increase in career staffing by one firefighter per shift and a full time training officer to support the department as a single unit that is well managed. “I asked about efficiencies and the report says to hire more people and build a new training centre,” said Granstrom. “The City of Rossland paid $600,000 to the regional district for fire service. Rossland is looking for ways to save.” Last year, a 3.5 per cent increase in regional district taxes meant Trail paid over $1.3 million, or almost 44 per cent of the $3.06 million fire service budget. Area B paid $302,000 to the fire service; Warfield, $139,600; Montrose, $90,600; Fruitvale $167,000 and Area A, $522,600. Politics aside, the review recognized the value of service that approximately 100 paid on-call firefighters add to the department, which includes 14 full-time firefighters, a fire chief and a deputy fire chief. The report noted that cost sharing is conceptually fair, six fire halls are required to provide coverage and fire service should continue as a single unit of staff and on-call firefighters. “We are very happy with the presentation and will move forward with recommendations made by the East End Services,” said Terry Martin, KBRFR fire chief. “We would like to see a regional training facility to look after our six halls under one department,” Martin said. “And to provide space for training to the proper standard for interior firefighting.”
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Grapevine is a public service provided by the Trail Times. For full list visit trailtimes.ca. • Monday, Genelle Hall at 5:30 p.m. for the WK Naturalist's potluck dinner and month-end meeting.Please bring plate, cup and cutlery. Events & Happenings Followed at 7 p.m. with a presentation by Jon in the Lower Columbia Steinman on local and global food systems and security. Free. More info call: 362.7424. • The West Kootenay Camera Club showing its First Annual Travelling Exhibition, at the Trail Coffee and Tea Co., in downtown Trail. The Exhibition features First Place winners from the WKCC 2013 Photo Show. For info isit westkootenaycameraclub.com Music • Wednesday, Rossland Miners Hall at 8 p.m. for a performance by folk trio, The Once. Featuring Geraldine Hollett vocals, and Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale, instrumentalists. Tickets $20 at The Cellar in Rossland or the box office in Trail. Call 368.9969 for info. Gallery • Thursday, the VISAC Gallery at 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Super Drapey Scarf workshop. $40 includes materials to make a unique handcrafted scarf. Upcoming classes include Clay with Kids; Adult hand building pottery, March 16. Call 364.1181 for info. To submit to the Grapevine email newsroom@trailtimes.ca
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On Friday, police were called advised about a possible fraud to an apartment in the area being attempted on Trail resiof West Trail where it was dents. The complainant stated reported that people could be that they had been informed heard yelling and screaming via Facebook that they had won at each other and $100,000 in a conitems being damtest. The Trail resi– Greater Trail – aged inside. Police dent was told that arrived and the in order to receive investigation conthe winnings they cluded that a female had to send $1,000 had assaulted her to the contest male partner during an argu- holders. The complainant did ment. The female was arrested not recall entering any contest without incident and was like this and after providing later released on a promise to minimal personal information, appear. Ministry of Children realized the contest was a scam and Families was advised as and did not send any money. there had been a young child Trail RCMP would like to warn in the home at the time of the people of these types of scams incident. The investigation is and to be careful who they send continuing. information and /or money to. ***** ***** Police were called and On Feb. 10 police pulled over
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LNG vision ‘behind schedule’: expert THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER British Columbia is behind schedule on Premier Christy Clark’s muchballyhooed liquefied natural gas plans, says one industry expert. The Liberal government released the first details in this week’s budget about how it will cash in on the LNG boom, but Zoher Meratla says the province is already lagging. “It is way behind schedule,” Meratla, a B.C.-based expert in the LNG industry, said in an interview Wednesday. Clark won last year’s provincial election in large part on a promise to foster an LNG industry that she said will create tens of thousands of jobs and wipe out B.C.’s debt. The province would start collecting LNG revenues, Clark told voters, by 2017.
Some details were revealed in Tuesday’s budget but the plan to tax and regulate the industry, originally expected last year, has yet to be finalized and Finance Minister Mike de Jong appears to be tempering expectations. He now says he doesn’t expect LNG revenues for at least three to five years. Meratla, who was quoted in the B.C. Liberals’ official campaign platform last year, said there is no chance the province will see any LNG revenues three years from now. “It’s not possible, because none of the LNG plants has any financial investment,” he said. “It takes at least four years to build an LNG plant, and none of the plants is at a financial investment decision.” The Liberal government’s publicly stated goal is to have at least
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three LNG terminals up and running by 2020. On budget day, de Jong admitted the goal was “lofty” but he insisted it was still within reach. Meratla disagrees. “I think those were optimistic numbers,” said Meratla. “I’m not criticizing the government, because there was a lot of interest in British Columbia by proponents to set anchor. But now the dust has settled. ... I see probably by 2020, maybe two - possibly but we’ll have to move soon.” The LGN tax plan released Tuesday contemplates a two-tier tax structure that would begin at 1.5 per cent as LNG terminals begin production. That would be followed by second-tier tax, which could increase to seven per cent once a plant is running and capital costs have been deducted. However, de Jong said even those details could change before legislation to tax and regulate the industry is released this fall.
Penticton’s new triathlon lost $377,032 in its first year, according to a financial snapshot released Tuesday. Expenses for the inaugural Challenge Penticton in August 2013 totalled $1,129,427, while revenue from registrations and sponsorships took in just $752,395. “We knew that we were not going to be in
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Although the 2014 provincial budget is balanced, Finance Minister Mike de Jong is still pulling a controversial yearly dividend out of ICBC to help stave off the red ink. The annual transfer from the public auto insurer’s optional insurance profits to the province is expected to be $200 million in 2014, $155 million in 2015 and $125 million in 2016, according to budget documents. Critics have long denounced the transfers as an inappropriate raid on ICBC profits and say motorists should get any dividends – in the form of lower rates. “For too long government has been addicted to the ICBC revenues and has convenient-
ly forgotten that drivers and taxpayers are not the same people,” said Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “They’re taking money from drivers and giving the benefits to all people, which is unfair.” The annual transfers are down from $576 million in 2010 – when they began – and were expected to be $237 million for the 2013 fiscal year. Bateman said the CTF had called on the province to wean itself off the ICBC dividends over 10 years and said it looks like that’s starting to happen. “It would be great to see them get off the ICBC dole tomorrow but that would blow the budget contingency fund out the door,” he conceded.
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a profit position at the end of our very first year,” said Paulette Rennie, chairwoman of the board of the Penticton Triathlon Race Society, which operates the event. “This (was) a startup year, so now what we’ll do is continue to work really hard to raise other revenues… and we’re also looking in every possible fashion to cut any expenses we can.”
While the financial report listed $473,000 in costs, such as $66,000 for equipment rentals and $130,000 for registration refunds, a full accounting wasn’t provided since the society’s financial statements contain proprietary information, Rennie explained, adding though that 69 per cent of all expenditures were local. She noted too that
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while the society was in the hole $377,000 as of Oct. 31, the end of its fiscal year, it’s now “cash-flow positive” thanks to registration fees for this year’s race on Aug. 24. Rennie said “just shy of 800” athletes from 16 countries have already signed up, and the race should soon eclipse last year’s total of 920, which was about a third of the athletes who participated in the final Ironman Canada event here in 2012. Despite having cash on hand, the society still owes $200,000 on a line of credit backed by the City of Penticton, which owns the Challenge-brand licence. Rennie would not comment on the society’s tolerance for ongoing losses. “We don’t even go there…. This race is going to be successful and we still believe we will be profitable at the end of five years, if not sooner,” she said.
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national Canadian cities among top in ‘quality of life’ list THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - Canadian cities, led by Vancouver, dominate North America’s Top Five list for quality of life, according to a survey issued by global business consultant Mercer. Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal took the next three spots, followed by San Francisco, according to the 2014 Mercer Quality of Living rankings. The only weakness in ranking Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal compared with Vancouver was their harsher winters, said Luc Lalonde, a principal at Mercer Canada. “It basically boils down to climate because Vancouver has a relatively mild climate,” Lalonde said Wednesday. The study also looked at such factors as political stability, crime statistics, public and medical services, consumer goods and recreation. The quality of living index is used by companies to help determine compensation for their employees working abroad. Ottawa ranked 14th globally, while Toronto was 15th and Montreal 23rd. Globally, Vienna has been the top ranked city for the last three years, while Vancouver retained its fifth-place spot, Lalonde said. Zurich was No. 2 worldwide for quality of life, followed by Auckland, New Zealand and Munich, Germany. Lalonde said the rankings don’t usually change dramatically from year to year. “Wherever you have stability, good infrastructure and if the environment is politically and socially stable and if you have good public services, these things don’t change overnight.” Cities with the lowest rankings in North America included Mexico City, financially troubled Detroit, St. Louis, Houston and Miami. Although Miami and Houston are popular destinations, factors such as crime, air pollution and traffic congestion could have affected their scores, Lalonde said. The city with the lowest ranking globally was strife-ridden Baghdad, followed by Bangui in Central African Republic and N’djamena in Chad.
Better funding needed for rail safety THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - It is not at all clear that Transport Canada has the resources to approve, inspect and maintain current emergency response plans, let alone enough funding for a recommended expansion of the program, says a government-commissioned rail safety report. A working group made up of first responders, shippers of hazardous goods, oil and gas companies and municipal leaders says “there is an urgent need to identify and implement an effective response to the dangers presented by large spills of flammable liquids such as the highly volatile Bakken crude oil, ethanol and other products.” All those goods are rumbling through Canadian towns and cities without anyone having much idea of what, where and how it is being transported, said the panel. The study is one of three that were commissioned by Transport Minister Lisa Raitt in the wake of last summer’s deadly derailment, fire and explosions in Lac-Megantic, Que., which claimed 47 lives. It paints a troubling picture. “The public need assurance that in the event of another incident, a plan and resources are in place to mitigate the impact of the incident on lives, property and the environment,” said the report.
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which has been fraught with delays and cost overruns. Boeing is one of several aircraft manufacturers asked to brief a panel of experts that has spent months examining the capabilities, limitations and cost of the various competitors. Brian Beyrouty, the defence giant’s senior manager of international partnerships,
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The reports were made public three days after the Conservative government delivered a federal budget that provided no additional funding for rail safety initiatives. The working group found that emergency response plans - required on some dangerous goods since the 1979 derailment of a train carrying deadly chlorine gas in Mississauga, Ont. - have not kept pace with the huge expansion of flammable goods transport, including ethanol and crude oil. It recommends that emergency response assistance plans, or ERAPs, be required for the transport of all flammable liquids, including for trains carrying only a single loaded tank car. But it also notes Transport Canada can’t even keep on top of current emergency response requirements, given its resources. “Continuing budget reductions have had a major impact on the (Transportation Dangerous Goods) Directorate and it is most likely that new funding will be needed to manage the additional workload that will result if ERAPs are legislated for flammable liquids,” said the report. It wasn’t the only safety gap identified. Inventories of equipment for fighting the kind of oil fire that engulfed Lac-
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here are the jobs? asked the opposition following the release of the British Columbia provincial budget a mere week after the release of the federal budget. There is some justification for this question. In its previous term and at the time of its re-election, the B.C. Liberal government had jobs, jobs, jobs as a main plank in their platform. Looking at the 2014 BC budget, there is a lot of information on balancing the budget, reducing debt and generating surpluses. There is a fair amount on LNG development. There are some carefully targeted, modest spending increases on youth, education, focused training and those with special needs. There is also some tweaking to help British Columbians deal with our world class housing costs. But, to repeat the question, where are the jobs? To paraphrase a parable, let’s compare apples to jobs. If we want apples, we can take what money we have (or borrow some
if we don’t have any) and buy apples. The apples are then eaten and enjoyed. In a short while, we will have no apples, no money and, if we had to borrow, a debt to be repaid. If we take a longer term point-of-view, we can plant and cultivate apples trees. No fruit in the short run, but on-going crops of apples in the future. A government with a very short term vision can always go into debt to create make-work projects that will provide jobs for a while. However, money and credit will soon run out, the jobs will end and government revenue (that is the taxes we pay) will have to be diverted to pay interest on the debt rather than doing anything useful for the province. Or government can set up conditions that will lead to long term jobs and more government revenue – the equivalent of planting apple trees. This is what the 2014 B.C. Budget has done. First, the budget will be balanced this year and into the future. This means that the government will be spending less than its
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income. It may even have a small surplus. Why is this important? It tells citizens and potential investors that any provincial debt will not be growing, but will be declining at least relative to the size of the economy. This means that the government will not be under pressure to raise taxes. It will also be in a good position to provide the infrastructure and services that make B.C. an attractive place in which to live and invest. Second, specific investments in people and training will insure that businesses investing in B.C. will have the quantity and quality of workers that they need. The increased cap-
acity for trades and technical training are especially important here. Third, the liquid natural gas (LNG) sector will receive special attention. LNG has been a major focal point of the Liberal government’s job strategy. The government plans to spend $29 million in this industry with an additional $9 million on the environmental side. It has introduced an introductory tax rate of 1.5 per cent to help get things going. This will gradually increase to 7 per cent. In addition to the low tax rate which helps make B.C. a competitive jurisdiction in which to do business, investors are encouraged by the stability that the 2014 budget offers. As in the recent federal budget, there are no major tax increases. All the above will lead to investment in B.C., which will create well-paying, long-term jobs. But one more element is needed, an element that has not been recognized by the opposition and maybe not even by the government itself. That element is time. Getting commitment from invest-
ors can take time. Putting the required infrastructure in place will take time and has to be done before we can start exporting LNG or expanding other sectors. Governments have little control over the timing. But one thing the government does have control over is the required regulatory and approval processes for new projects. Any reduction in the time it takes for approval processes would go a long way to reducing the time between recognizing desirable opportunities and their implementation. In its budget, the B.C. government offers potential investors predictability and consistency. Nowhere are these desirable qualities more important than in the regulatory and approval processes for desirable projects. If simplicity and timeliness can be offered as well, growth and jobs in B.C. will not be long in coming. 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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hen a government also did it because his own announces that it voters are mostly Russianis going to launch speakers in the east. But he an “anti-terror didn’t do it happily, because operation,” that generally he knew there would be a means that it has decided to backlash. kill some people. That was What he didn’t reckon with what the police said at 6 pm is the strength and duration of local time Tuesday in Kiev, as the protests, and the fact that they launched their assault on they would expand beyond the the protesters who have occu- simple Brussels-or-Moscow pied the main issue to take square of the in the masUkrainian capsive corrupital for eleven tion that has weeks – and flourished sure enough, under his people started government. to die. (Yanukovych’s Other people son Oleksandr, had already died a dentist by GWYNNE in clashes elsetraining, has where in Kiev become one of on Tuesday, the country’s including some richest men World Affairs policemen, and in just three the more excityears.) And able observers have started now his back is against the speculating about the forcible wall. imposition of a police state in For the first two months Ukraine or even civil war. But of the confrontation, the prothe likeliest outcome is that tests were mostly peaceful, the the president will be forced riot police were kept on a out without a civil war. short leash most of the time President Vi k t o r (although five people were Yanukovych has not just had a killed), and you would have bad two months; he has had a taken an even-money bet that bad three years. Yanukovych could ride it out. He won the 2010 elecThen he made the error tion narrowly but fairly, and of passing severe anti-protest ever since he has been trying laws, some of the protesters to straddle the gap between (especially on the nationalist Russia and the European right) started to use violence, Union. Both Moscow and and he began to retreat. Brussels have been courting Within a week he was Ukraine with trade-and-aid repealing his new laws in pardeals, and neither one was liament, and accepting the willing to let Yanukovych have resignation of his hard-line it both ways. prime minister. Then he was Yet if he opted for either offering the opposition leadone, half the country was ers places in a new cabinet going to condemn him, for (they refused), and granting Ukrainians are split almost amnesty to protesters who fifty-fifty between those faced criminal charges. Then (mostly Ukrainian-speakers he proposed constitutional in the west of the country) reforms that would reduce the who want closer ties with the power of the president – but European Union and those on Tuesday he postponed the (mostly Russian-speakers in debate on those reforms in the east and south) who want parliament. stronger links with Russia. That was when the killing Finally, in late November, he started – in front of the parliacame down off the fence and ment, not on “Euromeydan”, chose Russia. the main square that the proHe did so because Russia’s testers have held since late President Vladimir Putin was November – between the offering a massive financial right-wing nationalists of bail-out if he joined Moscow’s Praviy Sektor and a pro-govnew “Eurasian Union”– and ernment crowd imported from threatening to turn off the gas eastern Ukraine. that keeps Ukraine’s economy The protesters claim that functioning if he did not. He the government infiltrated
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agents provocateurs into their crowd to start the violence, and the police certainly fought alongside Yanukovych’s supporters in the street battles there. More than a dozen people were killed, including six police, but the fighting in front of parliament was over by mid-afternoon. It might have stopped there, but Yanukovych decided to use this calamity as an excuse to clear Euromeydan by force, although there had been no fighting there. That was when the police announced that they were launching an “antiterror operation,” and the main assault began around six in the evening. The death toll by morning was at least twenty-five, and the protesters still held most of the square. Even if they subsequently lose control of the Euromeydan, they will not give up now. What is happening in Ukraine is no longer a non-violent protest against a particular government policy. It is a revolution in which both sides are starting to see violence as legitimate, and Yanukovych’s problem is that most people in the capital, though they don’t approve of the violence, support the other side. Yanukovych now has a lot of blood on his hands: if he loses this battle, he will end up in jail or in exile. Protesters are seizing control of city centres in western Ukraine, while his supporters in the east and south are not lifting a finger to help him. And the country’s most powerful oligarch (some would say king-maker), Rinat Akhmetov, has just declared that there are “no circumstances that would justify the use of force against peaceful citizens.” Yanukovych has run out of options. It is hard to see him staying in office unless he turns Ukraine into a full-scale police state, and it’s not easy to see how he could make that stick. The opposition is probably going to win. Then they’ll have to figure out what they want, apart from an end to Yanukovych. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Suspended senator land job at strip club THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Patrick Brazeau has gone from sitting in the Senate to helping run a strip club. The suspended senator, who faces criminal charges in connection with the expense scandal that roiled the august upper chamber last year, is now working as a manager at an Ottawa strip joint. Brazeau has been spotted inside the Barefax Gentlemen’s Club in recent days, but he declined Wednesday to speak to reporters camped outside the establishment who trailed him inside to the door of his office. Carmelina Bentivoglio, the daughter of the club’s owner, said Brazeau interviewed for a job as a day manager two weeks ago. “He’ll be responsible for “scheduling, hiring, firing, inventory - just like any other job,” she said. He’ll oversee between 25 and 30 employees in his new job, which he started Monday. “He was looking for a job, was speaking with my family member. He knew that I was looking for somebody,” Bentivoglio said over the din of a pulsing pop-music beat. Brazeau is on three months’ probation, like any new hire, she said. And as far as special skills he might bring to the operation? “Probably public speaking,” Bentivoglio said. “He probably will be good with customers.” Working at the Barefax is the latest in a string of odd jobs for Brazeau since he was suspended from the Senate last fall. He took to Twitter to find work and tried his hand as a columnist for the Halifax version of Frank magazine, a separate entity from the Ottawa publication of the same name that first reported on Brazeau’s new job. But the magazine canned him after one-anda-half columns, prompting an apology from the editor for subjecting readers to Brazeau’s “narcissistic ramblings.” Brazeau has been without a steady Senate paycheque since his suspension in November. Prior to that, his pay had been docked to recover more than $48,000 in inappropriate housing and travel expenses.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Canada was one of the first countries to go completely crazy for Facebook and now the social network is saying we’re leading the charge with mobile usage, too. There are 19 million Canadians who access Facebook at least once a month and 14 million who log in every single day, says Jordan Banks, the head of Facebook Canada. Those numbers haven’t really changed since the summer, when Banks last gave an update on user counts, but mobile is growing. The number of users who log in with a phone or tablet at least once a month is now at 15 million, up about 15 per cent from 13 million. And the number of mobile users accessing Facebook daily is up about six per cent to 10 million, from 9.4 million in August. “Essentially we’re getting 50 per cent of Canadian (Internet users) on Facebook every day and the exciting part for us as marketers is that when you look at the composition of how those people are accessing Facebook, it’s more increasingly on a mobile device than ever before,” says Banks. “There’s incredible mobile adoption and incredible mobile engagement ... and that type of aggressive mobile adoption - which puts us as a world leader - is absolutely fantastic.” There’s a reason Banks is excited about Canadians’ increasing use of apps. Facebook reported that in the fourth quarter of last year, mobile ads generated 53 per cent of its revenues. It also marked the first quarter that it saw mobile revenues cross US$1 billion. “We’re now making more money on mobile devices than we are on PCs and this mobile revolution is really taking hold in no other country as aggressively as it is in Canada,” Banks says, noting that growing smartphone ownership has made Facebook all the more addictive. “You look at Internet usage in Canada, one out of every five minutes is spent on Facebook (according to measurement firm comScore) and predominantly on the Facebook app. “We’re seeing people check their phones 20 times a day for Facebook - status updates and news feed posts and checking in - so it’s really become like a Canadian reflex, if you will, to access your phone, whether you’re at a bus stop or a hockey game or sitting at home watching TV.” While many users continue to complain about seeing ads in their news feed, Banks says the ratio of placing one advertisement among every 20 posts isn’t hurting engagement numbers. And that’s because Facebook’s algorithms are doing a good job of finding relevant matches for advertisers and users, he says. “Lots of times you’ll talk to people and they’ll say, ‘I don’t even see ads, where are your ads?’ and that to us is the greatest compliment because ultimately what we’re trying to do with ads is make them not loud and obnoxious and intrusive,” he says.
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On the heels of receiving a new $600,000 ceiling, Nelson’s aquatic centre may be in line for more major upgrades. Even before some ceiling tiles collapsed last year, resulting in a closure of over six months, the recreation commission identified many other deficiencies in the nearly 40-year-old building. Now regional district staff is trying to figure out how best to pay for the upgrades, which are expected to cost up to $4.5 million. “We are trying to make sure we carry this out in the best interest of the community from a usage point of view and also a tax burden point of view,” rec commission chair Ramona Faust said. “There is a list of things that needs to be done to preserve the integrity of the building and functionality of the equipment.” Faust said they hired an architect as well as electrical and mechanical firms, who found numerous problems with the building, including corrosion and a heating and ventilation system on its last legs. “There’s quite an exhaustive list,” Faust said. “Numerous upgrades or repairs [are required] in the facility’s workings.” Any cracks in the concrete walls or pool are also expected to be fixed. (Before its partial collapse, the ceiling hadn’t been identified as a priority.) Faust said while it may surprise some that so much remains to be done after last year’s closure and less than a decade after the new arena
opened, not everything was attended to at those times. Other problems are just the sign of an aging and well-used facility. She added the fixes would “definitely” be paid for through borrowing, but the repayment period hasn’t been determined, despite a motion last month to do it over 10 years. If it takes place over a shorter period, the project would not be subject to a counter-petition process, whereas it would be if strung out over a longer time. Once financing is in place, the work is expected to be done next year, preferably in summer when the facility is less busy and it wouldn’t interfere with swim programs, Faust said. She said when she joined the commission, the building had no reserve funds, and any money since socked away went to the emergency ceiling fix. “Last year we had to unfortunately react to something that wasn’t in budget. We’re trying to head off any more unnecessary closures because of emergencies.” Chaos and the complex Faust hoped repairs now scheduled for 2015 would have been completed sooner, but says the rec complex “has had a bit of a hard go” the last five years.
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By Times Staff The top-two teams will battle for the Trail Men’s Basketball League title on Monday at the Rossland Secondary School gym. Mota Automotive will look to three-peat as TMBL playoff champions, but this year’s top seed Rossland has had Mota’s number this season including a 64-59 victory in the final regular-season game to win the league title. In the playoff matchups this week, Mota beat Northport 75-52 in the first game to secure a berth in the final and Rossland won easily over fourth seed Rock Island 84-53. Mark Davies led all Mota scorers with 20 points, while Jesse Corcoran netted 18 for Northport. In Rossland’s victory, Geht Harrison poured in 31 points, while Rock Island’s Miles Larsen had 17 points on the night. Mota will play Rossland in the final at 8 p.m. with the consolation game Northport versus Rock Island going first at 6:30 p.m.
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A healthy contingent of Greater Trail athletes are off to Mission to compete in the 2014 B.C. Winter Games this week. The Games, held from Feb. 20–23, will include over 2,000 participants from eight different regions of B.C. that will compete in 18 sports over the four-day event. The Kootenay team is comprised of almost 130 athletes, coaches, and supervisors, including 18 from Greater Trail. One of the largest teams in recent years comes from alpine skiing’s Red Mountain Racers (RMR). Head coach Samantha French will lead RMR’s Kaysa Panke, Samantha Gaul, Orion Humpherys, Gavin Patterson, Matthias Hoffmann, and Logan Merringer on the Kootenay Zone team after qualifying in races in Fernie last month. “The exciting thing for me,” Humpherys said in a release, “is that I get to be on the same team as kids I’m normally competing against. I may also get to see my cousin racing in the Nordic events.” The alpine events feature racers 13-14 years old, the youngest group of carded racers in the national skiracing system. The Beaver Valley Figure Skating Club is represented by figure skater Jacob Verhelst and adult supervisor Shelley Verhelst of Fruitvale. Jacob qualified in sectionals earlier this year in Richmond and will compete in Prenovice men’s division in the short program and free skate. Verhelst is both a powerful and dynamic skater, and is looking
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Greater Trail athletes are primed and ready to compete at the B.C. Winter Games in Mission this weekend. Athletes include, hockey: Fruitvale’s Kendra Waterstreet and Emma Caron (Top; back row, fifth and second from right), Brady Stevens and Jessica Bonacci (front row third and forth from right); figure skater Jacob Verhelst; and RMR racers (from left) Gavin Patterson, Orion Humpherys, Logan Merringer, Mattias Hoffmann, and Kaysa Panke. Missing: Samantha Gaul. forward to the opportunity to compete against the best skaters in the province at the Games. “Going into it, I just want to get the most out of the experience, and do the best that I possibly can out there and just have fun doing it,” said Verhelst who will compete in his first B.C Games. Jacob’s mom Shelley will chaperone her son and two figure skaters from Fernie, Anna Kotlai and Emma Nieuwesteeg, to round out the figure-skating contingent. “My job is to keep the athletes focused and to do what I can to help them achieve their
dreams and expectations of the weekend,” said Shelley Verhelst. Not only does the Games bring together the province’s best developing athletes, but it also promotes a positive social environment that allows young men and women from diverse regions of the province to make friendships and share in a special community bond. Perhaps the biggest challenge for Verhelst will be to ensure the athletes get their required rest, after sharing accommodations en masse on the floors of Mission school gymnasiums and classrooms.
“The kids are all excited about going,” said Verhelst. “I think Jacob will do okay. He had a good competition a couple weeks ago when we hosted the regional championships, he had a good skate there so he’s going into it with good skates so. The biggest thing for him is to make sure he gets enough sleep.” In female hockey, team supervisor Mike Bonacci will lead another strong contingent of local players that include Trail’s Jessica Bonacci, Emma Caron, and Brady Stevens, as well as Kendra Waterstreet of Fruitvale.
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Black Jack Cross country skiing competitors include Rossland’s Remi Drolet, Michaela McLean, and Bronwyn Moore, while Rossland’s Holly Heximer will coach the Biathlon team. The Kootenays’ best emerging highperformance athletes, trained coaches, and certified officials begin competition on Friday. The Opening Ceremonies go tonight at 7 p.m. at the Mission Raceway Park with events going in Mission, Abbotsford, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Hemlock, and Whistler. The Closing Ceremonies go Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Submitted Trail Men’s Retiree Curling’s fourth draw saw teams jockeying for an early share of first place. The Pat Fennel foursome edged out the Clare Coleman team to take a share of top spot with the Hall and Brown rinks all at 2-0. With brilliant sweeping from its front end players, Fennel wielded a hot stick, forcing Clare into trying two incredibly tough shots in the eighth end to tie the game, but it was not to be as Fennel went onto the 8-6 win. Team Ernie Brown jumped out to an impressive 5-0 lead after two ends over Primo Secco’s team. Up 10-7 in the seventh, Ernie drew to the button against a mitt full of Secco stones, and ran the Secco side out of rocks in eight to win 11-7. The Tom Hall foursome faced Dan Horan’s team, and it was tight until the fourth end when the Hall side scored five. Dan’s team came back to be down one with hammer in the eighth end. It came down to Dan’s last rock, a hack weight hit, through a narrow port, to remove two Hall stones. Navigating the port, the Horan stone hit the Hall rock and jammed on the second stone to give Hall the 8–6 win. Team Harvey Handley came out guns blazing, leading 6-0 after two ends. Frank Jorgensen’s team then went on a tear, scoring nine over the next six ends. A shell shocked Handley team could only manage a single and lost the game 9–7. Murray Walsh’s team faced team Forrest Drinnan. Team Walsh nursed a first end score of three points throughout the game. Team Drinnan rallied to make it close but could not put together a big end. Make the final 7–5, Walsh.
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The Trail Wildlife Association’s Terry Hanik invites residents to take a cruise through the Waneta Mall this week, to join him and other outdoor enthusiasts for the 5th annual Trail Wildlife Association’s Awareness Week.
Wildlife Awareness Week revs up By Jim Bailey
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Take a walk on the wild side and visit the Waneta Mall this week for the fifth annual Trail Wildlife Association’s Wildlife Awareness week. The show brings together outdoor clubs, suppliers, artists, and conservation groups from across the West Kootenay in an interesting, educational, and potentially profitable event. TWA president Terry Hanik has organized another top-notch lineup featuring 16 venues, with participants including the West Kootenay Fly Fishing Club, Bear Aware, West Kootenay Big Game, W.K. ATV Club, W.K. Marksmen and Cowboys, Secret Creek Supplies, Valley Firearms, Playmor Power Products, Conservation officers, John Lind carvings and paintings, Bill Radalovich wildlife paintings, Kootenay South Metis nation
of B.C. and more. “It’s to make the public aware that there is more to Trail Wildlife than the TWA,” says Hanik. “There’s groups that are involved and we want everybody to come out and see what is involved with it. It’s had a good turnout, and it gets better and better every year.” While the TWA has been in the mall throughout the week, most groups will join them today through to Saturday. It is a great week to see what the various outdoor clubs do, the benefits of membership, and also to check out top-end gear from participating suppliers. The TWA is also selling Trail Wildlife and West Kootenay Big Game memberships and raffle tickets with a $1,000 first prize and proceeds going to enhance wildlife habitat. For more info visit trailwildlife.com.
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Kootenay Conference Eddie Mountain Division GP W L T OL Pt Creston 50 37 11 1 1 76 Kimberly 51 28 21 0 0 48 Fernie 51 24 21 6 6 47 Columbia50 12 27 8 8 31 Golden 51 15 32 3 3 30 Neil Murdoch Division GP W L T OL Pt Nelson 51 37 9 1 4 79 B.V. 50 37 10 1 2 77 Spokane 51 22 25 0 4 48 Castlegr 51 21 25 2 3 47 Gr Forks 49 16 29 2 2 36
Okanagan/Shushwap Conference Doug Birks Division GP W L T OL Pt Kamlops 50 41 8 0 1 83 100Mile 50 23 20 0 7 53 Chase 50 25 23 0 2 52 Sicamus 50 22 25 0 3 47 Revstke 50 8 38 0 4 20 Okanagan Division GP W L T OL Pt Sumrlnd 50 31 15 1 3 66 Kelowna 50 31 16 0 3 65 Osoyoos 50 28 21 0 1 57 N. Ok 49 22 25 0 2 46 Princton 50 15 29 0 6 36 Friday Games Beaver Valley at Spokane
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THE CANADIAN PRESS SOCHI, Russia - The silver streak is over, thanks to Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse. The reigning Olympic women’s bobsled champions retained their title Wednesday and gave Canada its first gold medal since Day 5 of the Sochi Games. It appeared Humphries and Moyse, the dominant duo on the World Cup circuit, might be forced to settle for yet another Canadian silver. But despite trailing Americans Elana Meyers and Lauryn Williams with two runs to go, the Canadians reached the top of the podium with a consistency that their rivals couldn’t match. “Winning gold is amazing, but walking away satisfied is better,” Calgary native Humphries said. “After the third run I knew that if we did the business we could be on top.” The gold medal was the first for Canada in over a week. Dara Howell
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Conservation officers have euthanized four young cougars beside a walking trail at Cranbrook’s Elizabeth Lake. The seven-month-old siblings were put down on Sunday beside the lake, within eyesight of Parkland Middle School, said Cranbrook Conservation Officer (CO) Jared Connatty. “It’s a really unfortunate thing; I don’t like doing that,” said Connatty. “But the alternative is much more grim.” Connatty said that a resident called the CO service on Saturday night to report a cougar killing a deer in their backyard, close to the school. “We responded (Sunday) morning to assess the situation and discovered that there is likely multiple cougars involved, which usually means a family unit – female and young ones, though we didn’t know how young they were.” Connatty set his four service hounds on the trail of the cougars, and the four young cats were quickly treed nearby. “That’s a really good opportunity for us to assess them – to look and see what we’ve got.” He realized the cougars were young – later confirming they were about seven months old. The COs decided they needed to euthanize the animals, who were not with their mother.
“The rationale behind that was: for one thing, I could see the school from where they were treed, right close to a residential area, a heavily used walking trail, people everywhere, and they were laying right there,” said Connatty. “The other concerning part is at that age, they are learning how to hunt. Oftentimes, they will try to assist the mother cougar in her killing efforts when they are trying to catch their prey. “As you can imagine, having this within a few hundred yards of the school and a residential area and a heavily used walking trail around Elizabeth Lake, we don’t need four juvenile cougars getting really curious.” The COs removed the deer kill from the backyard, but that night the mother returned. On Monday morning, Connatty said he set his hounds off once more to track the female cougar. They followed the cougar for four hours. It travelled out to Silver Springs, then back over the south hill to the area beyond the Scandinavian Lodge on 4th Avenue. There, the hounds treed the female cougar. Connatty said the COs are familiar with this animal. “We had some good history with this cougar. It’s known to be a deer and an elk killer, which is a good thing,” he said. Because it has a long his-
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Grandparents Dear Grandparents: Trichotillomania is a disorder that results in compulsive hair pulling. It is currently considered to be a “body-focused repetitive behavior.” There also may be a genetic predisposition, which would explain why both of your grandchildren suffer from it. Sometimes stress, anxiety or fatigue can trigger the hair pulling, but not always. Doctors do not know the underlying cause but believe it may develop due to a combination of genetic, hormonal, emotional and environmental factors. Appropriate treat-
should I simply overlook it? -- Sensitive, Caring Person Dear Sensitive: While not attending his son’s funeral seems callous, is it possible that your friend has health issues that prevented him from traveling? Might he and his son have been estranged and his presence at the funeral unwelcome? You can let him know that you were surprised he didn’t attend the funeral, but he is under no obligation to satisfy your curiosity. Limiting the friendship because you believe he no longer cares enough about you is a legitimate concern, but cutting off a 50-year friendship because he might not attend your funeral is excessive. How your friend treats you while you are alive is what counts Dear Annie: This is in response to those individuals who invite family, friends and neighbors to their home for dinner and
then feel slighted because the invitation is not reciprocated. Many years ago, when invited to someone’s home, I did return the invitation. But it always made me nervous to entertain. I’d lose sleep, worry about what to serve, wonder wheth-
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Dear Annie: One of our darling granddaughters started to pull out her eyelashes at around age 9. We expressed our concern to our son. Shortly after, we were told that our granddaughter was seeing a counselor to address this behavior. We were so relieved when she stopped. But about a year later, she started again. Now her 9-year-old brother is pulling hair out of his head. He has a bald spot about two inches in diameter. Our son and his wife have education degrees. The marriage and family appear OK. The kids seem happy, and they do well in school. I recently brought up the counseling to our son, but he said, “We tried that.” He indicated that the kids will stop on their own. Is stress causing this? How involved should we get? Right now, we feel like it’s the elephant in the room. -- Blue-Collar
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sibilities with children seem burdensome. It is what it is. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) An older family relative might criticize your ideas today. That’s why you feel alone and cut off from others. It’s a good time to send out for dark chocolate. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) It’s easy to fall into negative thinking today. Remember: “Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere.” LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Although things appear to be financially bleak today, they look worse than they really are. It depends which end of the telescope you use. By Sunday, things look different! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You might feel lonely or isolated today. Relations with females are particularly difficult. That’s because
secretly, you are your own biggest critic. (“I’m wretched.”) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It’s easy to feel cut off from others today. In fact, most people feel this way. Instead, use this to enjoy your own solitude and get something done. You still can work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone older, wiser
or more experienced might discourage you today. But really, life looks worse than it really is, and this is what is needling you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is not a good day to ask for permission or approval from authority figures (bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs). Their response likely will be, “Talk to the hand.” (Told you so.)
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Help Wanted WE have an immediate opening for a dynamic fireplace salesperson for our busy store in Vernon. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in the fireplace industry, in either the retail or building sector, be comfortable in dealing with homeowners and contractors alike,and possess the drive and determination needed to excel in a fast paced environment. We offer an excellent starting salary and commission structure,as well as benefits and RRSP plan. If interested in this position please reply in confidence to Bob.anderson@hbcvernon.ca
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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various positions including Millwright and/or Fabricator, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Electrician. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.
**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
OFFICE ASSISTANT
P/T position, approx. 30 hrs/ week. Working knowledge of Word & Excel. Mail resumes to K.C. Recycling, PO Box 398, Trail, BC, V1R 4L7
Employment or Contract Opportunity to provide Employment and Training Services to First Nations/Non-Status/and Inuit Clients in the West Kootenays Current Opportunity: OTDC currently has an opportunity to provide Employment Counselling and Assistance Services to First Nations/Non Status/and Inuit clients who reside in the West Kootenay area (i.e. Castlegar, Trail, Nelson and Grand Forks). These services may be provided by way of an employment opportunity from a TualiÀed individual or from a local community agency in a related Àeld, on an itinerant basis. Direct supervision is provided by OTDC, Program 0anager (Kelowna). Targets identiÀed are in the area of Job Placements, Employer Visits and Client Registrations. Key Activities include: • Provide the Core Employment Services • Refer clients to other community agencies for non-employment needs, appropriate employment opportunities, training programs, agencies and institutions • Solicit employment vacancies and training opportunities from employers and maintain a Mob board at the Employment Services ofÀce. • 0aintain conÀdential client Àles, including documentation as directed by OTDC and Service Canada • Maintain records; provide detailed statistical and narrative reports of client successes and employment outcomes and maintain a data capture information management system for reporting purposes • Network with local and regional potential partners (Agencies, Colleges etc.) that are involved with promoting the training and employment of First Nations/Aboriginal persons 4ualiÀcations: • Knowledge of local community service providers. • The successful individual and or agency will hold a diploma in Employment Counselling or an eTuivalent combination of education and experience in a related Àeld. • Exceptional people skills and an upbeat positive attitude, communication, project management, budget management and computer skills (MS OfÀce and database) are essential. <ou must hold a valid BC Driver·s License with a safe driving record. • Preference will be given to an Aboriginal individual and or agency. This is a full/part time opportunity to commence approximately April 1, 2014 and is anticipated to end approximately March 31, 2015 (with possible renewal). Remuneration will be based on education & experience. Application Process: OTDC invites TualiÀed applicants to submit their cover letter, proposal and resume. We look forward to exploring possibilities for effective program service delivery options. Applicants must be able to provide Employment Assistance services to assist clients in the West Kootenay area, possibly on itinerant basis. For further information about OTDC please visit our website at www.otdc.org 4ualiÀed applicants may respond directly to: Karen Abramsen – Program Manager at OTDC #101 – 1865 Dilworth Drive, Suite 339, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9T1 Email: kareneh@silk.net, Fax: 250-769-1866 Application Deadline: Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 (Please put WK Application in the Subject line)
Help Wanted
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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
ON CALL POSITIONS
The School District is seeking applications from qualified persons for the On-Call List in the following areas: Clerical: • Business College Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent • A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a secretarial or clerical position • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite on PC and/or Mac Platforms General Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid WHMIS Certificate For full position details including qualifications please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca Salary will be in accordance with CUPE Local 1285 Collective Agreement. Closing date of accepting applications is 12:00 NOON on Monday, March 3, 2014. Send applications including resume and references to: Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), 2001 Third Ave, Trail, BC V1R 1R62 (Fax: 250-364-2470). Please send electronic applications to hr@sd20.bc.ca.
School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
Employment Opportunities
Executive Director--
Kootenay Society For Community Living The Board of Kootenay Society for Community Living is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The Kootenay Society for Community Living is a multi service non proÀt society situated in Castlegar, B.C. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall organization and management of the Society under the direction of the Board of Directors. 3reIerreG 4uaOiÀcationV Post-secondary degree in community development, social work and/or business administration and a minimum of Àve years senior management experience. -oE SNiOOV Preferred skills: substantial experience working within a variety of non proÀt funding frameworks, Ànancial administration, policy development, systemic advocacy, program planning, negotiations, leadership, social entrepreneurship, fundraising and accreditation. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong oral and written presentation skills and be a dynamic, collaborative leader. Competitive salary and beneÀts are offered. For more information about Kootenay Society for Community Living see our website: http:ksclcastlegar.net +oZ to $SSOy Please submit a resume and covering letter to:
The School District is seeking applications from qualified persons for the On-Call List in the following area: Custodian: • Building Service Worker Course Certificate or equivalent, minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a custodian or building service worker in a commercial or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience. General Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Valid WHMIS Certificate • Valid Class 5 Driver’ s License For full position details including qualifications please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca. Salary will be in accordance with CUPE Local 1285 Collective Agreement. Completed district applications (available on the district web site or at our office) should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District # 20 (Kootenay - Columbia), 2001 Third Ave, Trail, B. C. V1R 1R6 (Fax: 250-364-2470). Please submit electronic applications to: hr@sd20.bc.ca. It is understood that applicants agree to confidential reference checks of all previous employers. We appreciate your interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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President-Board of Directors, Kootenay Society for Community Living 2429 12th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N4A9 or by email: bgerrand@shaw.ca The closing date is 5:00pm, February 28, 2014. We thank all applicants for your interest; however only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Opportunity
Salesperson BV Communications Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic salesperson for cellular and storefront sales. We offer full-time employment, perks and benefits. Preferred requirements are: • Computer literate • People oriented • Able to manage cash drawer • Tech savvy We are a non-commissioned cellular sales store that is very service oriented. If you feel you are the person we seek, please apply in person with a resumé and cover letter by Feb 28, 2014 to Neil or Leslie Walker, 1235 Bay Ave, Trail.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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PART-TIME MERCHANDISER for Trail, B.C. area. Major Greeting Card Company is looking for a P/T Merchandiser with variable hours in the Trail area. The position offers a flexible work schedule, 5 - 15 hrs of work per week, and an independent work environment. Responsibilities include: keeping the card dept orderly and full, putting away orders and re-ordering merchandise as needed, setting up and maintaining seasonal and special displays; administration as required; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, enjoy working with people, have reliable transportation and a home computer with internet access. Experience helpful; will train.
2 single adjustable beds w/massage $400 each like new 250 227-9529
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
Rent to Own If you have a small down payment I have a nice home for you. Less then perfect credit OK call Jessica @ 250 505-7420
1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200
Apt/Condo for Rent
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Please submit resumes to: greetingcardmerchandiser @gmail.com
Medical/Dental PHLEBOTOMIST - Beaver Valley Clinic in Fruitvale is looking for a part-time qualified phlebotomist to work in their busy medical office. Contact; C.Grayson, Box 610, Fruitvale, BC, V0G 1L0, or Fax 250-3677543
Trades, Technical
MECHANIC
Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net
Services
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad
Musical Instruments Clearance of select items till Saturday, March 1st Bay Avenue Music 1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878
Mobile Homes & Parks WANTED: Trailer Park in Nelson area. Have 18 suite apartment best location in Regina or will buy you park outright. Perry 1 306 525-2215
Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.TRAIL, 2BD. F/S, Ground floor. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 3Bdrm., clean, quiet, responsible adults 40+. N/S, N/P, Long Term. 250368-9186, 250-364-1669 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897
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Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
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Grand Forks rural trailer, valley view, mature couple, N/S, no partying. $500/m 250-5121268.
Cars - Sports & Imports
Trucks & Vans
TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312
Shared Accommodation
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Shared Accommodation
Grand Forks. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s. NS, complete reno. Rural, quiet, 1km from downtown. References required. $750/m+utils. 250-442-7476.
FURN. room. in W. Trail. house. Incl. Util., internet, laundry, bedding, dishes. N/S, N/P, Refs req’d. 250-6084425.
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
YOUNGISH SENIOR, keeps very clean house, East Trail area preferred. 250-443-4138
Transportation
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. $3,499. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.
1992 Golf Volks Wagon, 4 dr hatch back, 5 sp, new tires, new exhaust, runs excellent. $999./obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807.
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
1987 Dodge Dakota, reg cab, long box, auto, V6, one owner, 169,000km, very clean, canopy, 2 wheel drive, $1,800/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. Grand Forks 2007 Green F-150 Crew Cab 4x4, 5.4 litre (gas) Tow package, seats 6 c/w fold up concole, 6 foot box 143,000 km, asking $14,000 Call 250-365-5501
Cars - Domestic 2001 Subaru Impreza, 4dr hatch back, 2.2Lt., auto, 4 wheel dr, brand new ice & snow tires, 230,000km, $4,100/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807.
Houses For Sale
www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc
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Sat. Feb. 22 • 11am - 1pm 2260 LeRoi Ave, Rossland $239,900
Sat. Feb. 22 • 11am - 1pm 380 Laurier Drive, Warfield $249,000
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Trail $159,000 LE UB E DO RAG A G
MLS#2394307
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Sunningdale $249,500
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Warfield $219,500 X PLE DU 2 / 1
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Glenmerry $239,900
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MLS#2392837
MLS#2393465
Emerald Ridge $259,000
MLS#2393306
Fruitvale $295,000
Salmo $50,000
MLS#2216789
East Trail $189,900
MLS#2393051
Emerald Ridge $547,000 W NE
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Rossland $198,000
Waneta $459,000
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Genelle $34,900
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East Trail $214,000
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Warfield $289,000
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Fruitvale $199,500
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Waneta Village $120,000 W NE
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Sunningdale $249,000
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Sun. Feb. 23 • 11am - 1pm 7141 Wright Way, Waneta $349,000
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Waneta Village $249,000
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Sat. Feb. 22 • 1:30 - 3:30pm Sat. Feb. 22 • 1:30 - 3:30pm 1349 Gardener St, Trail 760 10th Avenue, Montrose $229,000 $319,000
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Wayne DeWitt...........ext 25 Mario Berno ..............ext 27 cell: 250.368.1027 Tom Gawryletz .........ext 26 cell: 250.368.1436 Dawn Rosin...............ext 24 cell: 250.231.1765 Thea Stayanovich.....ext 28 cell: 250.231.1661
Fred Behrens ............ext 31 cell: 250.368.1268 Keith DeWitt .............ext 30 cell: 250.231.8187 Denise Marchi ..........ext 21 cell: 250.368.1112 Joy DeMelo ...............ext 29 cell: 250.368.1960
The Trail Times has hired circulation sales representatives Hans Straub and Chris Hopkyns to undertake a subscription drive. They will be calling on you to offer subscription prices for the Trail area at substantial savings over regular subscription prices. Offer not available at the Times Office
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OOTENAY HOMES INC. The Local K1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818 ™ www.kootenayhomes.com Experts www.century21.ca OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, February 22
11am-1pm
SOLD
1912 Hummingbird Drive, Fruitvale
ICE NEW PR
$359,000
Great family home with vaulted ceilings and lots of sunlight - open floor plan with hardwood floors- kitchen is very well designed with bar area- master has walk-in closet and 4 piece en-suite- large deck and fenced flat back yard. Call your REALTOR® for your viewing. Call Mark (250) 231-5591
$310,000
Wonderfully updated home with 4 beds, 2.5 baths, new roof and more. Call Jodi 250-231-2331
60 Lodden Road, Fruitvale
$224,900
5 bdrms, 2.5 baths, large family room with a fireplace, summer kitchen, all on a large treed lot (just under 1/2 acre), with a two car car-port. This is a great home offering lots of space and privacy.
$339,000
82 Walnut Avenue, Fruitvale
High traffic corner location. Currently has 3 long term tenants. There is also a second floor which has been used as offices but was initially a 2 bedroom apartment that can be quite easily turned back to an apartment.
5255 Highway 6, Winlaw
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!
10.13 lightly treed acres is mostly flat and close to Winlaw. Good options for building sites; power, well and water license in place.
Well cared-for mobile home with several upgrades including roof, laminate flooring and a cozy pellet stove. The 2.51 acre level parcel is mostly fenced with a guest cottage, a garden with greenhouse, chicken coop and storage shed. 40’ x 24’ shop with new woodstove. Call today.
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Terry A. (250) 231-1101
1734 Noran Street, Trail
340 Grandview Place, Genelle
2302 Happy Valley Rd, Rossland
Live the dream! This gorgeous custombuilt home features stunning views and quality workmanship. Gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrms with master suite, gas fireplace and an open floor-plan with oodles of windows. You have to see it to believe it!
Stunning home and property! Located on over 6 acres of prime land, this meticulously designed and built home offers mature landscaping, open, sunny floor plan and views from every window. Inground swimming pool, 6 stall barn, the list goes on. Call today!
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
$199,000
GREAT
85 Forsythia Drive, Fruitvale
3554 Mayflower Road, Krestova
1501 - 2nd Avenue, Trail
$234,500
VALUE
3211 Highway Drive, Trail
$209,000
$229,000
Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath, character home Over 2900 sq ft of space with 3 bdrm charmer with beautiful kitchen, newer windows, upgraded plumbing and concrete counter tops, cork floors, huge master with spa style bathroom and fully electrical panel. There is plenty of parking accessed through the back alley. Relax finished basement with family room, all on a fully fenced yard backing onto green and/or entertain outside under the large covered patio. This is a very special home! space!
Call Jodi 250-231-2331
$89,000
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
$879,000
$999,000
ICE NEW PR
#305 - 1510 Nickleplate Road, Rossland
1602 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland
$239,000
$99,000
Bright south facing 1 bdrm condo with new flooring, amazing southern views and great sun exposure. The building has shared laundry, fitness room, games room and sauna. Call your REALTOR® today!
If you are looking for space, this is it! 3 bdrms, 2 baths situated on a 60x100 corner lot. Home offers a covered deck, single car garage, bamboo floors, massive mud room for all your toys and a large basement space for storage. Nothing to do but move in! Call your REALTOR® today.
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Thinking of moving? Call me for a FREE market evaluation today! Call Art (250) 368-8818
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302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac
$419,000
This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and large rooms. Master bedroom offers huge en suite with jetted tub and lots of closet space. Open and bright kitchen with large, sunny eating area and patio doors to deck.
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
ext 33
tonniestewart@shaw.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Deanne Lockhart ext 41 Cell: 250-231-0153
deannelockhart@shaw.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
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