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BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
There wasn’t an empty seat in the house Monday night at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail when Bryan Adams filled the 700-seat venue to capacity but the theatre wasn’t the only place in the downtown core to notice an increase in traffic. “It was excellent,” said Jeff Boag, owner of the Arlington Hotel pub and restaurant. “It was a very good day, we even stayed open later for the crowds after the show.” Boag said the popular local eatery saw a noticeable increase in reservations before the show, filling the establishment, and forcing an even higher pace than usual in the kitchen to make sure concert goers could make it to the show on time. “We even had an order for 12 to-go meals for the Charles Bailey,” he said. “I don’t know if Bryan had dinner with us but it’s nice to think so. It was great for business, I’d like to have Bryan Adams in the Charles Bailey every week if possible.” Boag said that the Adams concert and other performances held at the downtown venue generally do mean a spike in business for his operation as well as other restaurants in Trail. See BUSY Page 3
City of Trail’s new website goes live BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
The City of Trail's newly redesigned website offers more than just a glance at municipal operations, according to Andrea Jolly, Trail's communications and events coordinator. The site, designed by eSolutions Group out of Waterloo, Ont., went live Wednesday after six months of reconstruction. “The new site has some great features that we are very excited about,” noted Jolly in a news release. “Business owners can sign up for the free online business directory, community event organizers can submit an event on the events calendar, residents can sign up for eNews and online payments for utilities, and property taxes are easy to access and simple to do.” The easy-to-use modern site captures the city's news notices, event listings and council agendas and minutes in a visually pleasing and interactive way that stretches far beyond its former archaic capabilities. “The city’s old website was 10 years old,” Jolly added Thursday. “It lacked a fresh look, ease-of-use and modern technology, therefore it was time to upgrade.” See PHOTOS, Page 3
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Fran Moll was in the process of making one-of -a kind colourful scarves during a “Super Drapey Scarves” workshop in the VISAC gallery. The process involves pull loose wool and creating a pattern on a silk medium, followed by a soap and water treatment that binds the wool fibres together.
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Above; Trail Creek Landing, 1896, showing the SS Lytton and the SS Trail at the landing. Bottom of page; The SS Rossland, being loaded with goods and people, on the Arrow Lakes
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The Trail Historical Society has kindly shared stories and photos of Greater Trail’s history. In commemoration of this year’s Heritage Week theme, Heritage Afloat, we take a brief look at the grand steamers that plied the waters of the Columbia, loaded with goods and people. Constructed of wood and powered by a steam boiler and that distinctive paddlewheel spinning at the rear, sternwheelers were fueled initially by wood and later coal. A shallow hull made for simpler navigation in low waters, and
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lines as far north as Revelstoke. With the opening of Heinze’s smelter in 1896 came the construction of rail lines to Rossland and Sproat’s Landing. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) purchased the CKSN in 1897, followed by Heinze’s smelter and railway holdings in 1898, thereby controlling all means of dependable transportation in and out of Trail Creek. Railway interests here proved
more lucrative and the necessity for a port of call at Trail Creek diminished (however, sternwheeler activity was still prominent on the Arrow and Kootenay Lakes). The final sternwheeler to dock at Trail Creek was the S.S. Rossland in 1900. Pick up a copy of the Trail Journal of Local History at the Trail Historical Society’s office in Trail City Hall or visit the website www.trailhistory. com.
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Steam Navigation Company (CKSN), was one of many frequent visitors to the shores of Trail Creek Landing. Roadways constructed between Rossland and Trail Creek transported ore to the shore of the Columbia. The S.S. Lytton, loaded with Rossland ore, traveled to ports south of the border, returning with freight, supplies, and workers heading up the hill. Other ships in the fleet connected passengers and goods with rail
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allowed for easy beaching. These iconic vessels were this area’s first means of reliable transportation. Trail Creek Landing was a principal stop along the Columbia River, carrying supplies and labourers bound for the Rossland mining district. With stops in Northport, WA and Sproat’s Landing (present-day Robson), the steamers connected passengers and goods with the competing railway lines that extended north and south. The S.S. Lytton, built in 1890 at Revelstoke by the Columbia Kootenay
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Busy night for restaurants FROM PAGE 1 “I follow the events at the Charles Bailey on their website to plan staffing on concert nights, it’s a big plus to us,” Boag said. “The more the Charles Bailey does the more the whole city benefits.” Other restaurants in town also saw business pick up before the show. “It was definitely busier for a Monday night,” said the Colander’s Mary LeRose. “We certainly noticed a difference.” One downtown dining establishment even took things one step further than most, offering a set dinner menu with the service specifically timed to allow patrons to have their dinner and get to the show on time. “It went extremely well, we filled all the seats,” said Debra Barembruch, owner and frontend manager of Amore’s Ristorante. “Everybody had a wonderful time and we played Bryan Adams music through dinner. I had to turn people away.” Bringing in more well known acts into the Charles Bailey is definitely intentional and inkeeping with the future plans of the theatre. “We’re hoping that, if our new business plan goes through in March, we’ll be able to attract more promoters to come on-board,” said Nadine Tremblay, front house manager for the theatre. “We had only been working with one promoter and now, with Bryan Adams and Gordon Lightfoot, we’ve got three we’re working with. Unfortunately, we’re not even on many of the promoters’ radar yet but hopefully that will change. “The smaller shows, in more intimate venues, are becoming more popular with a lot of performers and hopefully we can tap into that.” While the upcoming events at the theatre may not all have the draw of Bryan Adams, they will nonetheless appeal to a wide variety of music enthusiasts and continue to stimulate the economy of downtown Trail. Future shows include the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital’s, Enema Awards, Selkirk College Music program instructor, Gilles Parenteau and local drumming go-to guy, Tony Ferraro, and Snowbird – A Tribute to Anne Murray, all in March, as well as Canadian folk legend singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot in October.
Photos wanted FROM PAGE 1 The redesign was a must after the city gathered public comments and suggestions through an online survey. “Everyone’s comments were important to us when considering the new concept for the site,” added Jolly. “We will, however, continue to make improvements and keep the information current in order for the site to be the city’s information hub.” To coincide with the launch, the city has a photo contest underway. Submissions can be added by visiting www.trail.ca, selecting “live” from the main menu and then “photo contest.”
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Austin Hawkins (right), an architect student from the University of British Columbia, answered questions Wednesday about his construction models which were part of his golden master thesis. Hawkins developed a redesign focused on the Trail Memorial Centre. Hawkins had a variety of displays in the centre’s Hall of Memories. See more photos at trailtimes.ca.
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List narrowed for renaming Rossland Secondary School By Betsy Kline
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The first item on the agenda at the board meeting of School District #20, Columbia-Kootenay on Feb. 24 was a presentation by a delegation of the Rossland Secondary School Renaming Committee. The delegation led by Principal Karen Lavender explained the process that the committee had used in narrowing down the choices for the name that would reflect the new configuration as a K-9 school. The delegation wanted a name that would represent the community, the fact that it is a public school, and also be familiar, realistic, connected and easy to say. After much public input the committee then narrowed the list down to three names to present to the board. The first two choices being equal in preference were Rossland Summit Public
School and Rossland Summit School. The third choice was Rossland Public School. The next presentation was from the District SelfRegulation Team led by Wendy Cutler. Self-regulation is defined as “the ability to adapt your alertness, emotions, thinking skills and social skills according to the needs of a situation or problem.” The district has taken an active approach to spreading teaching and training on this subject throughout schools in the district. They have integrated several curriculums helping teachers develop these skills with the students. The committee applied for and received a $10,000 grant from the Provincial Outreach Program for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (POPFASD). This money will be used to train teachers to implement the principals of self-regulation with their students who suffer from FASD.
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field trips for the JL Crowe Secondary School golf team to participate in two golf tournaments taking place in Washington State. S e c r e t a r y - Tr e a s u r e r Jo-Ann Bursey gave an update on the budget process for the 2014-2015 school year. The preliminary budget shows a deficit of $729,540 largely due to a decrease in funding from the Ministry of Education and an increase in CUPE wages. The board is compiling a “long list” of ideas to balance the budget. This list will be posted online March 7 along with a survey seeking public input.
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After a third reading, the board unanimously passed the Amended Annual Budget Bylaw 2013-2014 in the amount of $42,537,345. The amendment reflected changes in both the forecasted revenues and expenses from the previous annual budget. The board also unanimously passed a motion renaming Trail Middle School to Kootenay-Columbia Learning Centre – Trail Campus. The change takes place immediately. This was the first choice name suggested by the committee to rename the school. Greg Luterbach, superintendent of schools, reported that current enrolment numbers for the year are very similar to the September number. Kindergarten registration numbers for next year are also on par with a projected enrollment for 20142015 of 270 – 280 students. The board unanimously approved in principle, and at no cost to the board,
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Tory MP blasts own party over mine rejection THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The federal government’s decision to reject a proposed $1.5-billion gold-copper mine in British Columbia has caused a stir in the Conservatives’ own caucus and an outcry from supporters of the project. B.C. Conservative MPs Dick Harris and Cathy McLeod both openly questioned the decision to reject the mine proposed by
Taseko Mines Ltd. over environmental concerns. Harris, a longtime MP first elected under the Reform banner in 1993, said Thursday the decision has shattered the hopes of thousands of people in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region. He said that in the economically depressed area, supporting the New Prosperity Gold Copper Mine was a responsible
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the Cariboo who were looking at this project as a lifeline and an opportunity in communities that have been very hard-hit,” she said. “I really am feeling incredibly disappointed and I know the people in the Cariboo, many, many are phoning and they’re very upset about the decision.” The site is 125 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake, B.C., and is the tenth- largest undeveloped goldcopper deposit in the world. Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced Wednesday evening that she had rejected the mine because it would have significant adverse environmental effects that cannot be mitigated. It is the second time the federal government has said no. A similar proposal by Taseko was rejected four years ago because the plan was to drain a lake for use as a tailings pond. The revised proposal preserved the lake but a federal environmental review panel found the mine would still cause significant adverse effects on water quality, fish and fish habitat in the lake important to local First Nations. “The government of Canada will make decisions based on the best available scientific evidence while balancing economic and environmental considerations,” Aglukkaq
said in a news release. “The government will continue to make responsible resource development a priority and invites the submission of another proposal that addresses the government’s concerns.” Taseko has applied to the Federal Court for a judicial review of the assessment, arguing the panel used the wrong information in drawing its conclusions. Brian Battison, vice-president of corporate affairs at Taseko, accused the federal government of turning its back on British Columbians. “Some are going to say the government of Canada has abandoned their stated priorities of creating jobs and growth and lasting prosperity of resource development,” he said in a phone interview following the announcement. “And some are going to say the government of Canada has snatched away the hope from First Nations, the hope that they had for a better future of new jobs and opportunities closer to where they live.” But First Nations who oppose the mine are celebrating its rejection. Tsilhqot’in Tribal Chairman Joe Alphonse predicted that the mine is dead, and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo applauded the federal government for not caving in to pressure from industry.
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The neighbourhood of Clearbrook in Abbotsford is well named. Those seeking crystal clear tap water need only to head to South Fraser Way and Clearbrook Road. The Clearbrook Waterworks District won the title of best tap water in the world at the 24th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting last weekend. It is the third gold medal for the district. Another B.C. municipality, the tiny town of Greenwood, won bronze in the category of best tap water. Greenwood won a gold medal in 2012 while Montrose and Beaver Falls water won silver medals at the competition in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Other notable Canadian winners were the two Manitoba-based gold and silver medal recipients of best sparkling water: Canadian Gold Sparkling Mineral Water, and Jackson Springs Natural Premium Spring, respectively. “Naturally, we’re quite excited. We kind of had a good sense that we’d win again this year, since the water that was sent for the tasting came from our newest well,” said Etienne van Straaten, administrator for the Clearbrook Waterworks District. The district’s tap water is pumped direct from a 1.62 sq. km. underground aquifer to about 15,000 people. No chlorine, fluoride, or other chemicals are added. The system goes back to 1953.
Cable ferry contract awarded THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - BC Ferries is sailing ahead with plans for a cable ferry service connecting Denman and Hornby islands to Vancouver Island. Seaspan says its North Vancouver shipyard has been awarded the $15-million contract to build
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Latest Canada Job Grant proposal gets favourable response from provinces THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - A deal on a contentious national job training program - and the Crown jewel of the federal 2013 budget - appears to be in the works. Almost all the provinces and territories are supportive of the latest federal offer over the Canada Job Grant, a source close to the talks said Thursday. The premiers reached the agreement in principle during a conference call to talk about the proposed program. “By working together, the provinces and territories were very successful in moving the federal government in a positive direction on this important issue,” the source said. “Let’s be clear, today was only possible because provinces and territories united as one.” Work is still being done on the final wording of the official response, but the source said there are no plans to collectively counter Ottawa’s latest offer.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS upward mobility and equality of opportunity is OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau there for everyone” and added: “I do believe, is sticking with his assertion that the middle unlike some others, that the federal governclass is struggling with stagnant incomes and ment does have a leadership role to play in skyrocketing household debt, no matter what making that happen.” Statistics Canada says. During his speech, Trudeau didn’t mention The agency released a study the Statistics Canada study but earlier this week that said famhe did reference the report pre“The reality is that ilies have become wealthier, anyone who has spent pared by officials in Kenney’s with median net worth rising department and obtained by any time actually 44.5 per cent since 2005 and The Canadian Press under the almost 80 per cent since 1999. Access to Information Act. talking to Canadians Employment Minister Jason That report said middleand listening to them Kenney said the study proves income earners saw their knows that people are wages stagnate and debts Trudeau is “making things up.” He credited the Harper govern- really, really worried.” mount between 1993 and 2007 ment’s 162 tax cuts for the “very and concluded they’re unlikely Justin Trudeau significant increase” in family to move into higher income net worth. brackets. But Trudeau on Thursday cited another “It explicitly says that wages of middle report - prepared last fall by experts in Kenney’s income workers have stagnated and that midown department - which concluded that “the dle-income families are increasingly vulnerCanadian dream is a myth more than a reality” able to financial shocks,” Trudeau said. for middle income earners. “And it says finally - something that the Trudeau has zeroed in on the plight of the Conservative government has so far refused to middle class since taking the helm of his party acknowledge - for far too many, ‘the Canadian last April. dream is a myth more than a reality’.” He has vowed that measures to improve Although Kenney has cited the statistics the lot of middle-class Canadians will be the agency to assert that Trudeau’s analysis of cornerstone of the eventual Liberal platform middle-class financial woes is “wrong,” that for next year’s election. study did not paint an entirely rosy picture for Asked Thursday how he reconciles his depic- the middle class. tion of the middle class with the Statistics While net worth has increased, largely Canada study, Trudeau said he’s looking at due to the spike in housing prices, so too has data over the longer term, since 1981, and they household debt - by 41.6 per cent since 2005, show “very, very troubling trend lines.” the study found. “The reality is that anyone who has spent Moreover, the study showed that almost 90 any time actually talking to Canadians and per cent of the improvement in net worth was listening to them knows that people are really, accumulated by the top 40 per cent of income really worried,” he told a questioner follow- earners. The bottom 60 per cent accounted for ing a breakfast speech hosted by the Ottawa a mere 11.1 per cent of the pie. Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Business Journal. “Canadians are worried that, you know what, for the first time, they’re not going to be offering to their kids greater opportunities than they had.” Trudeau said Canada “must be a place where
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he approval of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline by the National Energy Board’s Joint Review Panel (JRP) landed with a dismal and predictable thud. The decision needs to be reviewed. “After weighing the evidence,” the JRP announced, “we concluded that Canada and Canadians would be better off with the Northern Gateway Project than without it.” The pronouncement is filled with ambiguities, uncertainties and deficiencies. What evidence was weighed that supported the JRP’s conclusion? Of 1,179 oral submissions, 1,159 were opposed to the pipeline and the resulting supertankers. And for what benefits? “Canada” is a land mass, a geographical territory endowed with natural features that don’t need scarring by pipelines, inevitable oil spills, threats to species and ecologies, wholesale removal of a non-renewable resource, massive environmental trauma from the oil sands development, not to mention additional greenhouse gases that are exacerbating climate change. For “Canadians”, the benefits are both conjectural and questionable. The evolution of Canadians
toward oil as their single, dominant, economic driver moves us toward the status of a petro-state with all the accompanying financial instabilities, budgetary uncertainties and democratic corrosion. Although the JRP finds that “the project, if constructed, would likely deliver economic benefits by expanding and diversifying the markets available for western Canadian crude oil exports”, it also acknowledges that it is “difficult to determine, with certainty, the effect the Northern Gateway Project may have on broader market prices once it is placed in service . . .” In other words, the addition of Alberta diluted bitumen (dilbit) to the international market may lower the price of oil, reduce Canadian royalties, and challenge the viability of the pipeline itself. Alternately, “new pipelines connecting producing regions with consuming regions change market dynamics in ways that cannot easily be predicted”, so “if constructed, the project would significantly expand and diversify the market options for western Canadian crude oil supply which would contribute to the realization of full market value pricing over the long term.” This translates to mean that
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Canadians could pay more for their own oil. All these uncertainties are compounded in a country that has no coherent energy policy, is producing dilbit by furiously burning limited supplies of natural gas, is still importing “unethical” oil for its eastern needs, and is alienating itself from a global community becoming increasingly desperate to wrestle down carbon dioxide emissions. Indeed, as the world’s climate situation worsens during the next decades, the pressure to reduce oil production and consumption will only intensify. A global tax on carbon is almost inevitable, “dirty” oil from the oil sands will almost certainly be subject to increasing censure, and Canada could even be confronted with trade sanctions as it promotes a product that is deemed unacceptable by inter-
national judgment. The JRP acknowledges that no studies have been done to assess the impact of dilbit on river or marine ecologies. Nonetheless, in a leap of blind faith and an expression of amazing understatement, the Panel finds that the weight of evidence indicates that dilbit is no more likely to sink to the bottom than other heavier oils with similar physical and chemical properties.” To reassure everyone that all will be well if the Northern Gateway is built, the Panel recommends “a scientific advisory committee to study what happens to diluted bitumen when released into the environment.” Good idea. But this is essential information, required before the pipeline is approved, not after. Besides, the Panel’s adroit use of words focuses attention on the bitumen and not the environment – surely the issue is not “what happens to the diluted bitumen” but its impact on ecologies into which it is spilled. This evasive language is common in the JRP’s Report. Uncertain environmental impacts are disguised in verbal obscurity. Consider the following sentence. “The type and duration of effects would be highly variable and would
depend on the type and volume of product spilled, location of the spill, exposure of living and non-living ecosystem components to the product spilled, and environmental conditions.” This is a wonderful example of linguistic nonsense. It simply admits that given a spill of “product” – a much more benign term than diluted bitumen – neither the Panel nor anyone else knows what will happen. Approval of the Northern Gateway by the JRP is little more than a routine formality wrapped in a symbolic gesture. Recent legislation passed by the federal government has radically altered the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the National Energy Board Act, transferring decision-making power to the federal cabinet. Given its political, economic and environmental ideology, final approval of the Northern Gateway is inevitable. But a host of other obstructions lie between approval and completion. Building the actual pipeline is more unlikely than it seems. Ray Grigg is the author of seven internationally published books on Oriental philosophy, specifically Zen and Taoism.
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ernment announced last week it would contribute an additional $500 million into the Automotive Innovation Fund, Marchionne requested $700 million from Ottawa and Ontario to help finance Chrysler’s operations in the province, in addition to buttressing planned investments in Windsor and Brampton. He asserted there were attractive opportunities in Brazil and Mexico, the former offering to cover upwards of 85 per cent of Chrysler’s expenses. Marchionne stated Chrysler does not “expect” Canada to provide the “same level of support” as competing countries. This statement clearly implies, however, that Chrysler does assume some level of government subsidy, illustrating a disastrous trend. Each time Chrysler, Ford, or General Motors threaten to exit and receive taxpayer dollars to stay, the government reinforces the expectation that it will commit to future requests for assistance. Subsidies have not stopped the decline of Canada’s automotive industry and neither will billions more – corporate welfare will not produce a selfsufficient automotive industry. Furthermore, protracted government support is fiscally unsustainable, not to mention irresponsible. The Big three will operate, and should operate, wherever is most profitable. Political intervention, however, tends to undermine economic stability by rewarding inefficient businesses and creating barriers to entry for new companies. Instead of allocating taxpayer dollars and providing handouts to prop-up North American carmakers, the government should eliminate corporate subsidies and use the savings to reduce taxes on businesses, which will foster a healthier climate for all firms. Investing in education and skills training to prepare Canadians for opportunities in emerging industries is also a better use of scarce resources. In the meantime, corporate welfare needs to end. Shaun Fantauzzo is a policy analyst at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (www.aims. ca).
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Sisters of Colombo celebrate 90th anniversary
M a r y We i s t 1926 - 2014
Mary Agatha Wiest passed away peacefully at Mountain Lakes Seniors Community on February 26, 2014. Mary was born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota by her parents William and Daisy Mullally. Even though it was during the Great Depression, she had many fond memories of early life in Aberdeen and the strong bond that was developed with her 10 brothers and sisters. Mary left home after high school to attend St. Catherine’s Hospital School of Nursing where in 1947 she completed her nursing degree. Mary started her working career in Omaha, Nebraska. It was while nursing that she met the love of her life; an injured Canadian professional hockey player playing for the Omaha Knights, Robert (Bob)Wiest. Bob and Mary wed on June 14, 1948 in Aberdeen. As a married couple they moved to a number of cities in the United States and Canada while Bob was playing hockey before settling in South Slocan, BC. During this time Mary postponed her career to raise their four children. Mary resumed nursing in Nelson. When the family moved to Trail in 1967 she took on a nursing position at the Trail Hospital. During her nursing career in Trail she was promoted to head nurse of the 3rd floor. Mary was held in high regard for her nursing skills and abilities and developed many close friendships with her fellow nurses that lasted her entire life. She was fondly remembered by the many patients she cared for. In her retirement she was known for bragging about her children and grandchildren. Mary is survived by her sons Robert (Barbara), Stephen (Sharon), and Paul (Brenda) and her 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband Robert, daughter Jeanne, and a few brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be presided by Father Jim McHugh at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Trail, BC. Prayers are on Sunday at 7:00 pm March 2, 2014 and the funeral will be on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Kelowna scientist joins simulated mission to Mars on Hawaiian mountain
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Along with his longtime interest in space-related research and astronomy, Lockwood has worked in educational programs at the University of Alberta Observatory. His scientific background and experience in various university leadership roles helped him succeed in his application to participate in the simulated Mars mission, which is led by the University of Hawaii. The researchers will enter the 11-metre diameter dome built in an old rock quarry at an elevation of 2,500 metres on the slopes of Mauna Loa. Inside the habitat, they will spend several hours a day taking psychological tests
and continuing with their own research endeavours as part of the venture dubbed HI-SEAS, for Hawaii Space Exploration and Analog Simulation. Lockwood is currently working as an adviser on a project to see whether surgical tools created by a 3-D printer might eventually be used as effectively as real operating room implements. The researchers will emerge occasionally from their sealed environment, wearing simulated space suits, to take volcanic soil samples, map the rocky terrain, and replicate other tasks that will likely be done by future astronauts on Mars. Lockwood hasn’t yet met his fellow mission participants but group members
have spoken to each other by phone and chat weekly on Skype. “So we’re not complete strangers to one another,” Lockwood said. “I don’t anticipate any problems with us all getting along together.” He plans to use Twitter and Facebook to chronicle his experiences though his communications would be delayed by up to 20 minutes the time it would take messages to travel from Mars to Earth. As for one day applying to the Canadian Space Agency to become a real astronaut, Lockwood said: “You just have to live your life hoping that, if an interesting door opens, you can maybe sneak your foot in there before it closes.”
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Olympic-sized comedown after Games end THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Chris Fansher offered a succinct approximation of how he’d feel when the Winter Olympics were over. “Hungover and depressed,” he said with a laugh. Fansher sat in a downtown Toronto food court decked out in a Team Canada jersey to watch Sidney Crosby and Co. take on the U.S. in the men’s hockey semi-final. He had been making the ritual journey to the underground eatery during lunch breaks to watch the big games on one of several TVs throughout the space. Fansher recalled how everyone “went kind of a little nuts” during the conclusion of Canada’s thrilling overtime victory over the U.S. in women’s hockey. “It’s just excitement,” Fansher said. “It’s the only time really where all of your friends are cheering for the same teams, the same events. (I’m) arguing a lot less with friends.” Even though the end of the Summer or Winter Games is an inevitability, why does it always feel like an Olympic-sized comedown when they’re over? “We have such a basic desire to connect with other people, and the Olympics is a great catalyst that brings people together,” said Billy Strean, professor in the faculty of physical education and recreation at the University of Alberta. Adrienne Leslie-Toogood, director of sport psychology at the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba, described the Olympics as “an all-encompassing event.” “People maybe underestimate the power of the Olympics every time the Olympics happen; and then once they do happen, by the end of it, everyone’s then sort of brought into it.” In today’s secular societies, few events unite so many people of different backgrounds “in a spirit of camaraderie and identity” than national teams competing at the Olympics and World Cup, said Bruce Kidd, professor of kinesiology at the University of Toronto. Kidd said the Games and the athletes lend themselves to “very deep emotional identification, engagement and empathy” due to several factors. “They’re people like us - or could be us - in part because they come from communities that we recognize, in part because they’re doing magnificent and difficult things, in part because they represent, like few other things, the totality of being Canadian.”
Academy Awards
Stars use tricks to be red carpet ready
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - The flawless looks about to be unveiled on the Oscars red carpet have been months in the making and require an army of experts. With perhaps the highest concentration of cameras anywhere in the world that night, plus millions of viewers keenly critiquing every outfit, Oscar’s red carpet is the ultimate runway, where designers and their muses are discovered and celebrated. Hair and makeup trends are established. New style-setting stars are crowned. And sartorial scorn is heaped upon those who make even the slightest misstep. All that perfection takes a lot of preparation. Here’s a look at the standard steps and secret tricks that stars employ to get red carpet ready: SKIN That dewy complexion isn’t all makeup. Stars spend at least a week prepping for an Oscar appearance, says celebrity makeup artist Melanie Mills. Show-day makeup takes about two hours, she said. One of her secrets: using body makeup before foundation for a “sunny, gorgeous, lit-from-within glow” that stays on all day - and won’t transfer onto men’s jackets during the many industry-requisite hugs. “You should also mist yourself with a setting spray,” she said, “especially if you’re going to be schmoozing with a lot of men in
black tuxedoes.” HAIR Skilled hairstylists can give stars a temporary eye lift with a lace-front wig, says Michael Shaun Corby, global creative director for Alterna Haircare. Using nylon thread, he sews a patch of lace into tight pin-curls, which helps lift the brows and smooth wrinkles around the eyes. “Then we top it with a $7,000 wig and no one knows our little secret!” he said. Hair extensions take hours of preparation, he said, “because we carefully sew individual wefts of human hair together in a multitude of colours to get the exact look and texture for the star.” BODY Besides a clean diet of healthy smoothies the week before the big show, trainer Harley Pasternak recommends that his Oscarbound clients take at least 12,000 steps a day and do resistance exercises that improve their posture. Botox and facial fillers can be done a few days before the ceremony, but face lifts, liposuction and the increasingly popular butt implants need to be done months in advance, says celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Fodor, who estimates “at least 80 per cent” of the stars on the Oscar carpet have done something surgical to enhance their appearance. CLOTHES Stylists scour the fashion shows in New York, London, Paris
and Milan to find the freshest looks for the Academy Awards, says stylist Brad Goreski. Once found, what goes underneath and alongside are priorities. Custom and couture dresses have builtin foundations, he said, but other outfits need special consideration. “You never want to see a visible panty line, ever,” he said. “VPL is something I can’t deal with.” The seamless, invisible Commandos are a possibility, as is actually going without any underwear beneath a long dress. Double-stick tape is a stylist’s No. 1 tool. Besides keeping fabric in place, it can also create the appearance of firmer skin, Goreski said. “In a very revealing dress, it can help to tighten the skin in different areas without it seeming that way,” he said. “You know, pull a little wrinkle or something like that.” His key to making a red carpet splash?
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As I have got older I have moved further and further away from the traditional ideas of giving up something in Lent. Maybe I’m missing something, but when I fast it often just makes my grumpy – and nobody around me needs that. Yes I do still use Lent as an excuse to check I’m not drinking too much or eating too much chocolate – but these are ways of setting a healthy pattern for life – not preparing for a binge after Easter. Lent for me is an opportunity to re-focus – to remind myself that my life is about connecting with God. So I’d rather take up then give up. Take up extra time to be with God in meditation, in worship or prayer. Take up time to live as a disciple through caring for others. Take up opportunities to grow through study or work. All of these are ways to meet Jesus today, here, in my life and my world. One of the great opportunities in Trail is the annual eccumenical study sessions at the Trail United Church. Ministers from across the town take it in turns to speak about a subject from their personal and theological perspective. It is always interesting, and often fascinating to hear such different viewpoints. The variety reminds me I have much to learn about God, and there is much I will never grasp. This year the subject is “Reconciliation” – and I am excited about what I have to say and about listening and learning. I invite you to take up a deeper connection with God this Lent – and to take the risk of coming to Easter changed, better and more content. Peace Neil Elliot Anglican Priest at St Andrews Trail
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dvertisers have long used women’s bodies to make a buck, and every so often a controversial advertising campaign, like the marketing of the Barbie doll as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit supermodel, creates a stir in the marketplace. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary issue of the magazine’s swimsuit edition, Mattel released a limited edition SI Swimsuit Barbie. The magazine includes a four page-advertising louise feature of the doll, and features Barbie as an SI Swimsuit supermodel Everyday Theology on 1,000 cover wraps with the headline “the doll that started it all”. This latest rebranding of Barbie has reignited the debate about the appropriateness of the doll. Some say the doll’s proportions give girls an unrealistic idea of beauty that is harmful to their self-esteem. Others argue that Barbie represents choices for women. Mattel describes Barbie, who apparently has had 150 different careers including a run at the presidency of the United States, as “unapologetic” about her career as a SI Swimsuit supermodel. I am neither a Barbie doll detractor nor apologist. Like most girls growing up in the 1960’s, I had a Barbie. The only thing I ever learned from Barbie was how to mix and match outfits and accessorize them. I never confused Barbie with reality. No one I knew even remotely resembled her physically, let alone possessed her extensive and glamorous wardrobe. Nor did Barbie have a negative affect on my self-image. I never felt inadequate because I did not look like her. But then, I grew up in the age of black and white television, and party telephone lines. The technology to bombard kids with sexual images and messages did not exist. I could not follow Barbie on social media where she has blogged and tweeted the message that it is okay to be a model and wear a bikini. Of course it is okay; girls can and do model swimsuits - for catalogues like Sears, and other department stores that sell kids clothes. They should not be posing in swimsuits for a sexy issue of a magazine for men. It’s the marketing of this Barbie, and not the doll itself, that bothers me. The marketing encourages and reinforces the idea that women are sex symbols. Playing to both the imagination of children and adults, the marketing links a little girl’s doll to a magazine for middle-aged men devoted to provocative photos of scantily clad women. Company executives want us to think that Barbie’s association with a bevy of SI Swimsuit alumni celebrates women’s accomplishments as entrepreneurs, but in proclaiming Barbie as “the doll that started it all”, the messaging says something quite different; women are dolls, and dolls are playthings. It is a poor message for everyone. The partnership of Barbie and SI Swimsuit has nothing to do with empowering choices for girls no matter how the executives spin it. It is, unapologetically, about making a profit for companies. And while there are those who think the campaign is clever and witty, in my view, it is unprincipled and somewhat sad. Trail, BC resident Louise McEwan is a freelance religion writer with degrees in English and Theology. She has a background in education and faith formation. Her blog is www. faithcolouredglasses.blogspot.com. Contact her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com.
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Despite guilty look, dogs don’t feel shame: experts THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES The next time you start shaking your finger and shouting “Shame on you!” because your dog chewed up your favourite fuzzy slippers, just remember that no matter how guilty your dog looks, it doesn’t know what your rant is about. Behaviourists insist dogs lack shame. The guilty look - head cowered, ears back, eyes droopy - is a reaction to the tantrum you are throwing now over the damage they did hours earlier. “Just get over it and remind yourself not to put temptation in the way next time,” said Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a professor at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and executive director of the American College of Veterinary Behaviourists. But scientific findings haven’t put a dent in the popularity of online dog shaming sites like dogshaming. com and shameyourpet.com or videos like those posted on youtube.com/crackrockcandy. In the photos and videos, dogs wear humorous written “confessions” and often are surrounded by the remnants of their misdeeds. There is no question that in some photos, they look guilty of eating, drink-
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Don’t mistake that guilty look for shame, says dog experts ing, chewing, licking or destroying something they shouldn’t have. Dogshaming.com was the first and is among the most popular sites. Since Pascale Lemire started it in August 2012, it has received more than 58 million page views and more than 65,000 submissions. A submission has to come with a photo showing the dog’s guilty look. Lemire, who lives in Vancouver, also published a book called “Dog Shaming,” which hit the New York Times bestseller list in January. “I don’t think dogs actually feel shame,” Lemire said. “I think they know how to placate us with this sad puppy-dog look that makes us think they’re ashamed of
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of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know,” included the findings. In the study, she used 14 dogs, videotaping them in a series of trials and studying how they reacted when an owner left the room after telling them not to eat a treat. When the owners returned, sometimes they knew what the dogs had done and sometimes they didn’t and sometimes the dogs had eaten the treats and sometimes they hadn’t. “I found that the ‘look’ appeared most often when owners scolded their dogs, regardless of whether the dog had disobeyed or did something for which they might or should feel guilty. It wasn’t ‘guilt’ but a reaction to the owner that prompted the look,” Horowitz said. “I am not saying that dogs might not feel guilt, just that the ‘guilty look’ is not an indication of it,” she added. She also believes there is a difference between guilt and shame. Dogs can certainly learn from bad behaviour, but rewards or punishment are most effective right after the wrongdoing, said Beaver, the veterinary professor. “The farther it gets from that, the less connection is made with the behaviour,” she said.
At some point, your dog will probably cower, waiting for you to complete your meltdown, ditch the negative voice and lose the nasty body language, Beaver said.
But you do wonder what other emotions dogs lack besides guilt. “Humans have a natural desire to know what an animal is thinking, and yet we are limited to
reading body language and measuring physiological reactions,” Beaver said. The bottom line is: “We will never truly know because we cannot ask them.”
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than three minutes remaining Braedon Cross would net the The Trail Smoke Eaters winner, taking a Knowler feed overcame a 5-1 first period and beating Smith for the 6-5 deficit and skated to an incred- victory. ible 6-5 come-from-wayThe trio of Basilico, behind victory over the Vernon Davidson, and Knowler Vipers on Wednesday at the accounted for 12-points, with Cominco Arena. Basilico and Davidson each The Vipers start was almost netting two goals and two identical to the 3-0 lead they assists, while Knowler added seized in the first minute of four helpers. play in their game against Smokie goalie Adam Todd the Smokies two weeks ago. came on in relief of starter However, this time it took Dustin Nikkel and stopped three minutes and 47 seconds 26 of 27 shots, while Smith to go up three on goals from turned aside 31 of 37. Michael Statchuk, Dexter The win snapped a 12-game Dancs, and Liam Coughlin. losing skid, and despite a difBrian Basilico would get ficult season, coach Deschenes the Smoke Eaters on the remains hopeful for next year. board taking a pass from Scott “Moving forward, we still Davidson and beating Austin need a lot of pieces to the Smith to cut the lead to 3-1. puzzle, but we’re moving in a But 30 seconds later Logan direction that I’m still happy Mick would restore with.” the three-goal lead The Smokies will and the Vipers leadplay their final home ing scorer Michael game tonight at 7:30 McNicholas would p.m. versus the West make it 5-1 before the Kelowna Warriors, a period was out. team that is fighting for top spot in the The turning point Interior division with in the game most Penticton. likely occurred off the “Kelowna has a ice, when coach Nick chance for first place, Deschenes started the tiger so I expect them to paint peeling in the milburn come with a little bit first intermission. more.” “Obvioulsy it was The Warriors will finish a tough first 20, I probably didn’t say the kindest words to their season with a home-andthem after that first period,” home with Trail, while the said Deschenes. “But I’d like to Penticton Vees will end their think I said something right, campaign with a pair against because the message has been the fifth-place Salmon Arm that there is still a lot to play SilverBacks, whose chances for, we’re building for next for a playoff spot were iced year, and everyone’s audition- in a 5-1 loss to the Merritt Centennials on Wednesday. ing for jobs.” The Vees and Warriors are The veteran line of Basilico, Davidson, and Jesse Knowler locked in a tie for first place, would lead the charge and each with 74 points. Smoke Signals: Be sure to cut the lead to 5-3 by the end of two. First Knowler come to the game early for a would set up Basilico on the special presentation to Trail power play at 18:16, then assist Smoke Eaters public address on Davidson’s goal with 14 announcer Tiger Milburn. The seconds to play in the middle Smokies would like to acknowframe. ledge Tiger’s 50 years behind The trio would carry the the microphone and as a tiremomentum into the third less Smoke Eater volunteer. All when Zane Schartz converted students and children undera Davidson and Basilico set up 12 get in free. Also, the Smoke to cut the lead to one. Davidson Eaters Cash Lottery and 50/50 would net the equalizer with draws will take place during 16:04 to play, then with less the match. Times Sports Editor
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks Riley Brandt, 11, was gritty and good on Wednesday, although Castlegar goalie Patrick Zubic stopped him on this breakaway attempt, the Hawks would roll to a 3-1 Game 1 opening round victory at the Hawks Nest.
Nitehawks up one on Rebels Braves beat Leafs By Jim Bailey
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What the Beaver Valley Nitehawks lacked in finish around the net, they made up for in toughness and grit as they skated to a 3-1 victory over the Castlegar Rebels in the semifinals of the Neil Murdoch division playoffs. The Nitehawk’s Taylor Stafford would net the winner at 10:52 of the second period, when he outworked Rebels defenceman Dylan Bowerman in the Rebels corner, and sent a quick pass to the front of the net that went off a Rebels’ player and in behind Castlegar goalie Patrick Zubic to make it 2-1. Game 1 was typical of a Castlegar and Beaver Valley playoff rivalry loaded with big hits, some chippy play, and lots of end-to-end action, as the teams racked up almost 60 minutes in penalties, and five game misconducts to end the game. “It’s playoff hockey and we can’t control the refs,” said Nitehawks assistant coach Jamie Cominotto. “He calls what he sees, there’s nothing we can do about that, we play between the whistles, faceoff to faceoff, we can’t worry about what the ref’s calling. If we stay disciplined we’ll be fine.” Castlegar came out hitting early and knocked the Nitehawks off
their game when Hunter Jenerou opened the scoring six minutes into the first period. Jenerou took a pass from Chase Reddin at the blue line and fired a slapshot that deflected off a Nitehawk defenceman and slipped through the pads of Hawks goalie Brett Clark. “We were just a little slow at the start, but once we got our feet under us we were good to go,” said Nitehawk captain Archie McKinnon. The Hawks were flying in the second, peppering Zubic with 21 shots in the period and 39 through the first two. The Hawks forwards were gripping their sticks a little too tightly as they failed to convert on a number of breakaways and open-net chances, or were stymied by the Rebels’ goaltender, until Ryan Edwards solved Zubic at 16:02 of the middle frame. “You know what, it’s nerves, and I think we did have a lot of chances to score, but next time around those are going into the back of the net,” said Cominotto. “As long as you get the job done that’s all that matters.” Edwards took a pass from Riley Brandt, flew down the right side, and from an impossible angle roofed the puck short side over Zubic’s shoulder to tie it at one. Stafford would put B.V. up for good midway through the second
and Keenan Patershuk would get the insurance marker in the third when he took a behind-the-net feed from Mitch Foyle and beat Zubic with a quick wrister. The Nitehawks fired 57 shots at the Rebels net, while Clark was great when he had to be, making 30 saves for the Hawks. Cominotto expects the rivalry to stay heated throughout the series. “We play a simple style, we want to skate and play to our style. Castlegar played a really good hockey game tonight, they checked us hard, they played physical and we have to answer the bell, and as long as we stick to our game plan, we’ll have a very successful playoff.” Game 2 went Thursday night but the score was unavailable at press time. Game 3 of the Nitehawks and Rebels series goes tonight in Castlegar at the Rec Complex at 7:30 p.m. The Spokane Braves, meanwhile, tied their series with the Nelson Leafs in a 5-3 victory Wednesday, after dropping a close 2-1 game on Tuesday. In the Eddie Mountain division Creston took a 2-0 series lead with 5-1 and 7-4 wins over the Columbia Valley Rockies. The Kimberley Dynamiters also went up 2-0 with identical 5-2 wins over Fernie on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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t looked like fun, Wednesday night at Comimco Arena, and for the Smokies and their supporters, it felt like it, too. In case you are among the many purported local hockey fans who missed it, Trail got DAVE down three goals in less than four minutes, were behind, 4-1 after five and, after changing goalies, trailed 5-1 at the end of the first period against a hot Vernon Vipers squad which featured most of its top-end players and its number one goalie. Then, amazingly and happily, Trail came back, this time all the way, to knock off the Vipers, 6-5, in regulation time. Adam Todd, who came in after five minutes and four goals by Vernon, stopped 26 of the 27 shots he faced, including all 21 in the final 40 minutes, the Smokies converted all three of their power play chances in that time, and after their best scorers had gotten the tally close, two less than prolific newcomers each scored their third goal of the season to push the Smokies over the winning line. As I said, it was fun, as much for the fans as the obviously overjoyed players who are finishing out a season of turmoil and disappointment. It makes no difference in the standings, for either team, but it was nice for everybody that was there to see the energy with which the Smoke Eaters, the league’s lowest scoring team,
responded to being pummeled and plundered in the first period. There seems still very little to look forward to, barring Todd and a very few other roster members who are obviously junior A calibre talents, for 2014/15, but it is nice that the team has sucked up the disappointment of the year and given its best effort in its home barn. I think it is fair to expect a large turnout of local fans tonight for the last home game of the season. The West Kelowna Warriors are battling for first place in the interior division, kids and students get in free, there must be a boatload of unused tickets floating around that will be useless tomorrow and the Smoke Eaters will announce the winners of their largest-ever fundraiser during the game. It was fun Wednesday, it might be tonight and it is obvious the kids in the orange and black sweaters appreciate home support. Should be a big game time 50-50 to go with the huge 50-50 already prepared, too. The season has not gone well, the Smokies playoff hopes went away almost with a whimper, but there is no reason we can’t send these kids, who have tried their best, home with a bang. •I don’t know if it was an ironic mistake or a clever acknowledgement of reality, but I found it very fitting that the closing montage for the CBC Sochi coverage was backed by the Tragically Hip classic tune with the refrain, “When you’re blowing high dough.”
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All Times Pacific Interior Division GP W L T OLPt Pentcton 56 34 16 2 4 74 W Kel 56 33 15 3 5 74 Vernon 57 30 17 4 6 70 Merritt 57 30 22 4 1 65 SalmArm 56 25 24 1 6 57 Trail 56 10 40 2 4 26 Island Division GP W L T OL Pt Victoria 56 36 14 3 3 78 Powell R 56 35 15 2 4 76 Nanaimo 57 27 27 1 2 57 Alberni 57 20 28 2 7 49 Cowichan 56 21 29 2 4 48 Mainland Division GP W L T OL Pt Langley 57 35 14 3 5 78 PG 56 32 18 4 2 70 Coquit 57 27 25 2 3 59 Surrey 59 25 31 1 2 53 Chillwack 57 14 36 2 5 35 Wednesday’s results Merritt 5 Salmon Arm 1
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First prize - Laura Schaefer of Trail wins: round trip air fare courtesy Pacific Coastal, two nights at the Delta airport and two tickets to the Heritage Classic NHL game Ottawa vs Vancouver.
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2nd prize - Jeff Ink of Trail wins a Leather La-Z-Boy recliner courtesy of Home Goods.
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3rd prize - Erin Cassidy of Warfield wins a 15’ Pelican Kayak courtesy of Canadian Tire 4th prize - Cindy Hansma wins a 24 speed Giant Bicycle courtesy of the Prough family 5th prize - Sheila Issel wins a Broil King Natural Gas BBQ courtesy of Maglio’s Trail 6th prize - Noreen Poznikoff wins a Canucks signed (Alex Burrows) stick.
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promise and suggested he work from home two days a week, but he wants at least four. I feel like we are on top of each other all the time and that he is becoming more of a hermit. This has turned into a major argument. -Please Help Dear Please: It’s true that for some people, working from home is detrimental. You never get out of your pajamas, and so you avoid other people and rarely leave the house. But that argument may not fly with your husband, who can respond that it’s his personal choice. The better argument is that you are on top of each other, which
Dear Aunt: No. The only time registry information should appear is with baby and wedding shower invitations, where gifts are expected. Otherwise, it is wrong to send out notices inferring that the recipient is obligated for a gift. It would be better if the graduate lets a close friend and/or family member know her preferences and they can transmit that information to anyone who inquires. Dear Annie: I have followed the many outraged responses regarding adult children who have cut elderly parents out of their lives, so let me give another view. My mother is 86 and possessed of her faculties. She can live alone and unassisted. Both of my sisters cut her out of their lives years ago. Why? Because Mom has a cruel mouth and is bigoted, gratuitously insulting, highly opinionated and very vocal about what she thinks
of you and everyone else. Mom complained that she has been shunned because of her age, and I told her it is because she is unpleasant and impossible, and that she should get counseling. She responded with a
well-chosen two-word obscenity. So I’m done. I have tried with great patience to keep Mom in my life, but she is so difficult that I, too, have finally thrown in the towel. I don’t need the stress that she creates. Please let your readers know
that the behavior of some adult children may be abundantly justified. -- Finished in Chicago Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.
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leads to annoyance and then resentment and can damage your relationship. Your husband is not going to give up the opportunity to work from home, and so it’s best if you both reach some accommodation. How about three days a week? Would he vacate the home office when you need it for business phone calls? Is there another space in the house that could be set aside as your personal office? Would you work longer hours if he met the school bus and took care of the kids? Ask your husband to cooperate with you to find a solution you both can live with. Dear Annie: Can you tell me what is the proper etiquette for graduation announcements? A relative is graduating from a military academy and wants to put a note in her announcement as to where she is registered for gifts. Is this appropriate? -- Aunt
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Dear Annie: My husband and I are arguing about his desire to work from home. He has an office job that he can accomplish remotely, and by working at home, it saves him a 30-minute commute each way. Those are all great arguments. However, I don’t want him working from home. I have to admit that the big reason is simply because I want him to get out of the house more. He rarely leaves unless it’s with the kids and me. Does that make me a terrible wife? I work a parttime job, also with a 30-minute commute, that allows me to be home in time for the kids’ school bus. In addition, I take the occasional phone meeting from home, but of course, now I have to take those calls in the bedroom, as my husband is occupying the home office. I’ve tried to com-
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, March 1, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You feel introspective today. That’s because today’s New Moon is taking place in the hidden part of your chart, which makes you want to examine your life in a thoughtful way. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Do you hang out with quality people? Your friends influence you because they affect your mind, and your mind makes the choices that affect the rest of your life. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Today’s New Moon urges you to think about your relationship to authority. Do you immediately bristle or rebel? Actually, we all have to deal with authority figures -- even The Donald. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) What further education or training will improve your job? Or perhaps enrich your life? Think about this.
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LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Today’s New Moon urges you to work to become debtfree. You are a big spender, but you also can save voraciously if you have a goal. (Oh yeah.) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The only New Moon opposite your sign all year is taking place today. That means this is your best chance to think how to improve your partnerships and closest friendships. Ideas? LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) What can you do to improve your job? Can you get a different job? Can you improve the job you now have? What about improving the conditions or the appearance of where you work? SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is the only New Moon all year that urges you to respect your creative talents. Children love to sing, dance and draw. But adults are
fearful. Consider how you can express your creativity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) How can you improve your relationships with family members? And also, what can you do to improve your home life? This is a perfect day to think about this. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Are you a good communicator? Half the battle is actually listening to others
-- not just hearing them, but listening. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Today’s New Moon is your chance to get on top of your financial scene. After all, information is power. Do you know exactly what you earn and what you own? PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Take a realistic look in the mirror, and ask yourself what you can do to
improve your appearance. After all, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. YOU BORN TODAY You are creative. Many of you learn to perfect a particular technique. You are aware of your appearance and make an effort to look well put together. Plus you are charming, diplomatic and gracious, and you know how to keep things lighthearted and pleasant -- valuable
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After the clouds, the sunshine After the winter, the spring After the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease After life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace. ~ Helen Steiner Rice
Dearly missed by Barry, Blaine and Keri Lee, and their loved ones. As well as Sharon’s sisters Alice, Hughena, Loretta and their families, and all of Sharon’s many friends.
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Automotive Service Technician Are you thinking about taking your automotive career to the next level? If you are, then you’ll appreciate working with us. Castlegar Toyota requires an experienced licensed technician to service all makes and models in our modern and fully equipped facility.
Administrative Assistant Maglio Installations Ltd. has an opening for a full time Administrative Assistant at our new Castlegar Office. Our busy work environment requires a candidate who is a well organized multi-tasker with excellent verbal and written skills. Our ideal candidate has proven computer experience. At a minimum, working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Please send detailed resume and references by March 11, 2014 to
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Our dealership is focused on hiring and retaining the best. As such, we offer market-leading pay and beneďŹ ts, paid training opportunities, a supportive team and the opportunity to advance. When it comes to service, our priority is making sure our customers are pleased, and we understand the importance of quality technicians in meeting that goal. Come join us. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Daryl Zibin 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca
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Part Time position available: Eyewear Consultant; prior experience is an asset although not required
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SAMARITAN’S Purse is looking for a Working Chef to coordinate the Restaurant Kitchen, maintain a professional rapport within the community and train junior cooks, in Dease, Lake, BC samaritanspurse.ca
This position provides systems and application support for the Trust’s core business applications, including the Information Management System and public and private websites. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.
---- UNDER NEW MGMT ---Eagle’Nest Restaurant at Champion Lakes Golf & CC is now accepting applications for the 2014 season. Mail resume to PO Box 97 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 or apply by email at eaglesnestrest@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
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Service Advisor Castlegar Toyota immediately seeks an energetic, customer-focused service advisor who is great with people and can handle numerous demands in a professional and courteous manner. Duties in this fast-paced position include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts as required, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks. Strong telephone and computer skills are essential. Our standards are high because our customers deserve superb treatment. As a result, we offer excellent benefits, bonuses, competitive pay and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. Please send you cover letter and resume to: Daryl Zibin Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca
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Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Electrical Engineer will establish and manage compliant, reliable and cost effective electrical, protection and control systems in the hydroelectric operating facilities. The successful candidate will retain expert knowledge of facility equipment and lead all planning for equipment maintenance and replacement, as well as provide equipment performance expectations to the facility operating and maintaining personnel through regular communication and periodic audits. The preferred candidate will have a Degree in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineering designation and a minimum of five years of experience managing equipment reliability in hydro power facilities. Demonstrated communication and project management skills, and the ability to interpret and analyze technical information are essential. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is March 7, 2014. Please refer to Job #1402 when submitting your application.
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Salesperson BV Communications Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic salesperson for cellular and storefront sales. We offer full-time employment, perks and benefits.
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.
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DISCOVER NEW GROUND WITH CN Looking to make an exciting career move? CN is North America’s leading railroad and we’re now hiring Train Conductors. We’re seeking candidates who are interested in relocating permanently to Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Northern British Columbia. As a new Conductor, we’ll provide you with relocation assistance, paid training, a competitive wage and outstanding benefits. Ready to discover a new territory? No experience necessary! Our recruiters are coming to Cranbrook on Tuesday, March 18 and Trail on Wednesday, March 19. As space is limited, THESE EVENTS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY. Submit your application online today. Visit jobs.cn.ca for details and to APPLY ONLINE before Monday, March 10. Job ID 3904 for Cranbrook and 3905 for Trail. CN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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career opportunity Summer Student Engineering/Technologist Reference Number 1403 Columbia Power Corporation has a job opportunity in our Waneta Site Office for an Engineering or Technologist Summer Student to provide support to the Owner’s Representative’s WAX Site team from May - August 2014. Applicants for this position must be enrolled in a post-secondary program, in an Engineering or Technical discipline, and plan to return to school in September 2014. The successful candidate will provide support to members of the WAX site team and will gain exposure to and experience in a variety of areas including project management, construction terminology and documentation, contract administration, and research. Job duties will include construction related research projects, assisting team members in the development of projects, supporting the document submittal review process and implementing systems for tracking various project documents. This position will also provide support at the Project Viewing Area and will interact with the public in a positive and professional manner. You will be a self-starter, flexible, able to work independently or in a team, and have experience using Microsoft Office Suite, working with the public and have a valid driver’s license. Successful candidate will acquire valuable practical knowledge under senior engineering / project management supervision with various technological aspects of Hydro Power Plant construction. Please submit cover letter & resume to careers@columbiapower.org by March 14th, 2014
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BALDFACE - Assistant Cat Ski Guide Baldface Lodge in Nelson BC is looking for an energetic Assistant Ski Guide. You should bring integrity and professionalism to the job while creating a fun and safe environment for our guests to create the ultimate ski/boarding vacation. Shifts are 7days on and 7 days off now through the end of the 2014 season. Qualifications: *Certified Ski/Snowboard Guide (Level 2 CSGA or ACMG Apprentice Guide) *Level 2 Avalanche Technician (Canadian Avalanche Association) *Advanced First Aid Attendant (80+ hours) *2+years experienced mechanized ski or snowboard guide (cat skiing preferred) Compensation: $225+ per day depending on qualifications and experience plus food and accommodations for 7 day shifts at the lodge Please send resume and cover letter to tammie@baldface.net and use “Assistant Ski Guide” as subject line. www.baldface.net
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Clearance of select items till Saturday, March 1st Bay Avenue Music 1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878
TRAIL (Sunningdale) 2bd., 1bth., basement, large carport, patio, workshop. Close to amenties. $184,900. 250-3641940
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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.95/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston
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Like New - Guild 4x8 Slate Pool Table, beautiful piece of furniture, never been abused Looking for a Loving Home $6500 New Offers! Kenmore HE Dryer - White Stackable, Front Load - $300 250-365-8286; 250-304-9304
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Sat. March 1 • 11am - 1pm Sat. March 1 • 1:30-3:30pm 3441 Aster Dr., Glenmerry 3726 Dogwood Dr., Glenmerry $270,000 $299,000
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Trail $129,000
Rossland $250,000
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Trail $259,900
MLS#2394615
Glenmerry $199,000
MLS#2394086
Fruitvale $115,000
MLS#2393918
Fruitvale $449,000
MLS#2391800
Shavers Bench $134,500
MLS#2394240
Fruitvale $314,000 W NE
MLS#2394422
Glenmerry $199,500
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MLS#2394633
Glenmerry $209,900 OT TL EA GR
MLS#2394897
Sunningdale $259,900
MLS#2391987
Sunningdale $179,000
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East Trail $139,900
MLS#2214555
Fruitvale $199,500
MLS#2215146
Fruitvale $485,000
MLS#2392393
Montrose $69,000 S, OM ROTHS D E 3 B 2 BA
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Trail $59,000
MLS#2393957
Trail $169,900
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Warfield
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Trail $128,000
MLS#2393663
Fruitvale $379,000
MLS#2395326
Pend d’Orellie $499,000
MLS#2390521
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MLS#2210812
Trail $109,000
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Salmo $279,900
Warfield $249,000
Trail $169,000
MLS#2392605
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MLS#2395213
Montrose $319,000
MLS#2218523
Trail $159,900
MLS#2394032
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MLS#2395296
Waneta $159,000
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
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BLUEBERRY, 1 Bdrm Bsmt suite, Private Entrance Unfurnished, F/S, N/P quiet non smoker, $475/mth + utilities, References please Call 250-365-7550
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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.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Tage Anton Pedersen, deceased, formerly of 1697 Tolmie Street, Trail, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Tage Anton Pedersen are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the administrator C/O Pigott & Co., Suite 1 - 560 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H9 on or before March 21, 2014, after which date the administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the administrator then has notice.
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
Auto Financing
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. 2002 Nissans, 4cyl 2.5 & 1.8, Altima 187,000km & Sentra, auto & 5 speed, both 4dr and new snow tires. $2,500 & $4,900. 250-442-0122 or 250493-1807. Run and look excellent. Sentra one owner, non smoker, 5 speed. Grand Forks 2005 MAZDA 5, Red, 187,000kms. Loaded. Mounted snows. $7,450. 250-3641940
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
Rentals Rent To Own 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
Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922
TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 WANETA MANOR 1bdrm. $510./mo. N/S, N/P, senior oriented, underground parking. 250-368-8423
Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, Exec.style home, 2bd, 1bth, fully furn. F/S, D/W, W/D, N/S, N/P. Ref.req. $1100./mo +util. 250-231-6768 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. Grand Forks rural trailer, valley view, mature couple, N/S, no partying. $500/m 250-5121268. OASIS BC very small community, 3bd mobile home available March 16th. $800+util. Non-Smoker. 403220-1066, 403-999-9041 TRAIL, 3BD. W/D, F/S, dishwasher. $900./mo. incl. util. 250-231-1027
Property Management 1 bdrm suite, shared W/D, utils inc, $575/m Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.
Shared Accommodation TRAIL, 1 Bdrm $395/month, near shopping & bus, quiet person. Share kitchen, dishes, utilities, 2bths. 250-368-6075
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Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th 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 369 15 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr, Rosewood Dr 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
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
2393499
Marie Claude
Marie Claude
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2395154
Marie Claude
MLS#
2393621
2 Bed New Price + 1Bed Suite
Rossland 214,900
Rossland 199,900
Rossland 179,900
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2392303
Marie Claude
Marie Claude
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Warfield 129,000
$
2394080
Nathan
MLS#
2390913
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2391999
Nathan
Trail 109,900 MLS#
2214582
SOLD
Rhonda
Fruitvale $OLD!
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Warfield 234,900
2391883
Rhonda
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Fruitvale 139,000
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Fruitvale 139,900
2389662
Rhonda
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Fruitvale 214,000
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2393449
Rhonda
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2393772
Rob
Trail 72,000
MLS#
2392778
2214664
SOLD
CARRIERS NEEDED FOR ROUTES IN ALL AREAS $
Rob
Trail 135,000 MLS#
2393731
Rob
Warfield $OLD
Rossland 399,000
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Rob
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2392108
Rob
Fruitvale 164,900
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2392110
Rob
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Rhonda
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Rossland $ 69,900
4Bdrm with 1 ½ Bath
Help Wanted
Excellent exercise, fun for all ages.
Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave
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Rossland 124,900
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Rossland $ 59,900
PAPER CARRIERS West Trail
Trail 125,000
Marie Claude
ished, 1 Bdrm Furn es nc New Applia
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1 Bdrm Furnished
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E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $650/mo. 250-362-3316
TRAIL, Rossland Ave., 3bdrm. W/D, F/S. No pets. $750/mo. Avail. Apr.1st. 250-368-1361
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Marie Claude
Help Wanted
E.TRAIL, 2BD. F/S, Ground floor. 250-368-3239
ROSSLAND, 2BD, furnished. $700./mo. + util. Free parking. Avail. Mar.1st. 250-362-9182
1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200
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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
Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822
PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897
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Glenmerry 3bdrm. F/S $850/mo. Heat included. Avail. Apr.1st. 250-368-5908
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.
Cars - Sports & Imports
Mobile Homes & Parks
Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.
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MLS#
2393806
1.3 Acres
Renata 235,500 MLS#
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2215924
Rob
Renata 249,000 MLS#
2215536
Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484
Rob Burrus 250-231-4420
Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575
Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153
Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222
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Wheels
What could that smell be?
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ometimes the symptoms don’t fit the problem. Sometimes the symptoms don’t even make common sense. The last few winters brought us just such a problem. The solution was not a repair so to speak. It was an explanation. I have never got down to the science of the problem. A customer complained that his brakes smelled like they were burning when he got to Rossland from Trail. Now burning brakes is not something to take lightly as overheated brakes will fade (loose stopping power). Everyone knows the smell of burning brakes. So definitely the questions that follow are brake questions. How do the brakes feel? Does the pedal feel solid? Yes. Does the vehicle stop well? Yes. Well, let them cool off and check them again. If they function well, still bring the vehicle down (carefully) and we will inspect them. A complete inspection of the brakes shows no apparent problems. A road test reveals normal temperatures and performance. So what is up? Yes. So what is up? We don’t know. Another customer complains. Same complaint. Burning brakes in Rossland. Are they burning when you get to Trail. No, no problem
ron
nutini
Mechanically Speaking
there. Okay. This is weird. Another similar complaint. Okay time for a more serious investigation. Road test to Rossland. Hey, smells like burning brakes especially around the back of the vehicle. Touch the wheels. They are cold like they should be. Where is that smell coming from? Believe it or not the exhaust smells like burning brakes maybe burning rubber. Not exactly but very close to it. The complaints have continued. Only in the winter. Only after driving up hill. Our conclusion; it is something in the fuel. In case you did not know it, gasoline is blended differently for winter than summer. Winter fuel must be more volatile. In order to ignite the
air fuel mixture in an engine cylinder the fuel must turn to a vapor from liquid. Cold temperatures require a lighter fuel that vaporizes at lower temperature. We have assumed that winter fuel has a certain additive that produces this smell. Driving uphill requires a richer mixture. This increases the exhaust temperature, particularly the catalytic converter. We assume there is a reaction in the converter with the additive that produces the smell. Do we have proof? No. Just a lot of complaints. Are we right about this? I have decided to do some investigation. My early investigation results are in. There are many suggestions that the smell is more towards burning rubber and it is the result of winter road salt burning off the exhaust system. Maybe it is the result of the new salt brines that are sprayed on the road. This salt solution then sprays up under the vehicle onto the hot exhaust and burns off. Is this a better explanation? I am not sure. If you know the answer drop me an email. Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. E-mail: nutechauto@telus. net
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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 Mar 1 11am-1pm
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. Call Art (250) 368-8818
STING NEW LI
1824 Wilmes Lane, Trail
$174,000
Very Special Package - this home with super views has been totally renovated very tastefully decorated with all kinds of charming features - low maintenance on this home - the views are super - book your viewing.
1223 Primrose Street, Trail
Lot 2, Redstone Drive, Rossland
EXCELLENT TOWNHOUSE - end unit Double Carport - Fantastic Solarium- this home has many upgrades - newer roof, hot water tank, carport 5 years youngfenced & private back yard u/g sprinklersthis home needs to be seen. Book your viewing.
Brand new spacious home at an affordable price. This 3 bdrm home has enclosed parking for up to 4 cars and the inside finishes include granite top kitchen counters and hardwood floors. Call your REALTOR(R) for more information or a personal tour.
82 Walnut Avenue, Fruitvale
956 Spokane Street, Trail
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!
Investment opportunity! Solid downtown commercial / residential building with long-term tenants. 3 year commercial lease offers an excellent and stable return.
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
$225,000
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
$399,000
232 Simonds Street, Warfield
1205 Green Avenue, Trail
$264,900
$121,000
Conveniently located on a no-thru street, great rental property!
No neighbours on both sides! This 2 bdrm, 1 bath house features large covered deck, enclosed porch and bright above grade basement. Call today!
5 bedroom/2 bath home with new kitchen and awesome views!
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!!
Call Terry A. (250) 231-1101
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8327 Highway 3B, Trail
$519,000
$155,000
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Call Christine (250) 512-7653
$184,000
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
$189,000
2266 - 6th Avenue, Trail
Built in 2009, this compact charmer is perfect for single, couple or empty nesters that want modern open concept, low maintenance living. Home features vaulted ceilings, heated garage, private yard and comes with New Home Warranty. Call now before its gone.
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!
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
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$159,000
$128,800
Adorable 3 bdrm home with new wood stove, covered parking, amazing views and hardwood floors. New vapor barrier installed as well as ceiling insulation. Cute, cozy, partially fenced yard with flower gardens and a large wood shed.
This home has had many upgrades including new flooring, windows, bathroom, paint and front porch. Newer gas furnace and roof. Lots of privacy on this, .13 acre lot with plenty of trees surrounding it and a large wood deck. Call your REALTOR® today.
$145,000
531 Turner Street, Warfield
2149A St. Paul Street, Rossland
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!
1887 Spokane Street, Rossland
$159,900
STING NEW LI
3471 Marigold Drive, Trail 530 Turner Street, Warfield
$234,500
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8412 Theatre Road, Trail
$449,000
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 Mary M (250) 231-0264
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WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart
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