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BC Transit will have to reach deeper into its pockets to store busses at a School District 20 lot in Waneta now that a rental renewal has been negotiated. Rather than paying $1 a year, a “political move” made by the board of the day 10 years ago, the public transit agency will fork over about $46,000 annually for the next five years, SD20 secretary-treasurer Natalie Verigin shared at this week's regular school board meeting. The original lease was signed as a 10-year lease with two fiveyear renewals. The agreement was written essentially as a 20-year lease, with 10 years at $1 and (at the discretion of BC Transit) an opportunity to renew the income clause for two five-year terms to follow. Longtime trustee Lorraine Manning just about fell off her chair when she was told the lease was 20 years long. She recalled some nasty meetings around decision-making following the amalgamation of Trail and Castlegar school districts in 1996 but didn't have a clear memory of details around the maintenance office. After Trail secured the school board office location, the main maintenance shop was set up in Castlegar and the fairly new Waneta location was rented out.
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Students across the district, including a couple of eager pupils at Webster Elementary School (pictured), are anxiously waiting to kick off the two-week spring break, which begins Monday.
B.C. opts to keep Columbia River Treaty intact BY ART HARRISON Times Staff
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced Thursday that the province will continue the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) and try to negotiate improvements to the treaty from within its existing framework. The decision comes with the deadline of September when either side in the agreement can give the required 10-year notice to terminate substantial portions of the treaty or end it entirely in 2024, the 60-year lifespan of the original treaty’s time frame. The decision to continue with the treaty includes 14 principles intended to guide B.C. in any discussions on the future of the CRT between Canada and the United States.
“You won’t hear this much in my political career but the minister and I agree on this.” MLA KATRINE CONROY
The announcement comes after a two-year review of the 50-year-old treaty between Canada and the U.S., with the Province of B.C. acting as Canada’s representative and the US Entity made up of the US Corps of Engineers and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) representing the U.S. “We believe continuing the Columbia River Treaty while exploring how improvements could benefit both countries is the best strategy moving
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huge socioeconomic boost, to their tourism, agriculture, flood control, all this on top of the hydro. It’s pretty amazing what you can do when you have control of the flow. “This is a good start and we have to be tough in negotiations but I think we’re in a strong position. I’m glad the ministry has let the federal government know the direction they want to go with this and I think the citizens will support it.” The review process included numerous community consultation sessions held throughout the Columbia Basin to discuss the impacts of the original treaty and what the people of the region wanted to see addressed in any new discussions on the cross-border agreement. See NO, Page 3
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Snowpack levels near normal By Times Staff The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations River Forecast Centre released its latest information on snow packs this week. The information is up to date as of March 1, 2014 and shows quite a range in terms of snow accumulation in different regions. The West Kootenay snowpack is at 96 per cent of normal. Snowpacks in the Upper Fraser are well above normal at 130 per cent, while Vancouver Island and the South Coast are very low at 53 per cent of normal. The East Kootenay snowpack is at 98 per cent. Given the time of year, significant wet weather is required over the next one to two months to recover the snow pack to normal levels in those regions, the report says. The West Kootenay should have a normal runoff year with the snow pack at almost 100 per cent of normal. However, conditions at the time of higher elevation runoff can have a huge effect on what actually occurs. Often heavy rains, as witnessed last year in the East Kootenay, add to
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the problem and are harder to predict. “It is important to note that snow pack is only one element that influences whether flooding occurs during the spring freshet,” the report says. “Of critical importance are how the snow melts and how much, and when, precipitation is received during the snow melt period. “Therefore weather during the melt season is the key driver that determines if flooding will occur or not. Heavy snow packs lead to an increased likelihood, or risk, of flooding, however flooding can occur during years with normal snow pack and conversely years with heavy snow pack do not always lead to flooding.“ Meanwhile the Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning of “considerable” danger of avalanche at all elevations through to midweek in the Purcells, South Rockies and South Columbia. The weak snow layer covered by up to a metre of newer snow continues to be a concern to forecasters at the Centre. Forecasters warn that conditions are uncertain and every precaution should be taken in the backcountry.
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Trail’s culture lacks attention in annual tour Artists are invited to display their work in this summer’s Columbia Basin Culture Tour By Valerie Rossi Times Staff
A popular culture tour that highlights arts across the Columbia Basin has put out its annual call for entry. And while the Columbia Basin Culture Tour is a great opportunity for artists to showcase their skill and sell some of their pieces, Greater Trail continues to struggle to find enough people to sign up and cross-promote what this corner of the region has to offer. “What happens is artists in Trail will try and do it and they won't get very many people so they'll get kind of discouraged and so they don't want to do it the next year,” explained Trail potter Fran Moll. “What I find frustrating is trying to find anybody in the Trail area who wants to do it and so I'm kind of the only one who ends up consistently doing it here in Trail.” She generally attracts a dozen to 20 people to her studio, located in her East Trail home. Last year, Moll set up reduced items on her front lawn to entice people onto her property and into her carport, where she had a pottery wheel set up. She also invited participants into her basement studio where she further demonstrated her skill she's been at for 38 years. But Fruitvale resident Donna Anderson of “Painted Glass” only had one person stop into her studio last year and hasn't decided whether she'll sign up again. She attributes the turnout to the few destinations to visit nearby, making her studio off the “beaten track.” Last year only two venues in Trail and
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Local artists are invited to take part in the annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Montrose took part, which is slightly less than five in 2012. Krista Patterson, executive director for the Columbia Kootenay Culture Alliance, admits that having only a few people on board can make it challenging to attract visitors from other communities to make the drive. “We would definitely love to have more participation in the Trail/Montrose/ Fruitvale area – this drive can make a nice loop through to Salmo, where Joe Horvath’s Studio has participated for a number of years,” she said. “Heritage venues and archives are also welcome to participate.”
The CBCT is a self-guided tour showcasing local arts, culture and heritage offered at no charge to the general public. Tour directories are available to the public as a guide to visit studios, exhibitions, museums, art galleries, cultural centres or heritage sites throughout the Columbia Basin during the weekend of August 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour allows visitors to meet the participants behind the scenes, visit studios that may not regularly be open to the public, purchase work directly from artists and visit art galleries, museums and cultural centres to view special interpretive displays,
archives, demonstrations or performances. “For quite a number of participants they get a lot of people through the doors and for some of them who basically promote it as their big open studio event of the year, they make a high level of sales, so it really varies,” said Patterson. “People are kind of competing against each other to get people through their door because if you're going on the culture tour and you pick up the directory and there are 40 communities listed with 77 places to go to, you're going to make some choices.” It's an opportunity for artists to exploit the event, she said, and boost their name and work within their community. The tour not only attracts locals with a keen interest but also visitors who make a point of taking part in the tour. Early registration is $40 and ends March 31, with regular registration going for $50 from April 1-14. This fee includes inclusion in a printed directory, a web page profile, placement in an online interactive map, event signage and mention in a province-wide promotional campaign. Participating individuals and venues must be located in the Canadian Columbia Basin, the southeast corner of the province roughly bordered by the communities of Valemount, Golden, Elkford, Creston, Rossland, Arrow Lakes and Revelstoke. Although not in the Basin, the communities of Grand Forks and Christina Lake are again invited to participate this year. To register visit: www.cbculturetour. com or for more information call: 1-250505-5505 (toll free at 1-877-505-7355). The CBCT is a project of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and is funded by Columbia Basin Trust, which supports the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the Columbia Basin.
No word from American side Avalanche centre urges caution
FROM PAGE 1 “The first thing we noticed during the community consultations was the deep sorrow felt in many communities at the losses the region incurred,” said Deb Kozak, local government committee chair for the review. “But the people of this region are pragmatic and resilient and they wanted to talk about how to make things better. “When this treaty was struck 50 years ago it was a different time and there were no provisions for the ecology of the river system. People have expressed concerns about possible impacts of climate change and the industrial reservoirs with the dramatic raising and lowering of water levels that impact fish and wildlife and erosion. These things need to be acknowledged and addressed.” While the U.S. side of the treaty
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has yet to formally declare whether or not it is interested in continuing with the treaty, the US Entity released its recommendations for the future of the CRT last December. Although the document clearly states that it feels the financial compensation returned to B.C. through the downstream benefits of the agreement is far too high and need to be addressed, many of the stated principles in the document are relatively closely aligned with the principles put forward by B.C. “The U.S. relies heavily on a managed system,” said Kozak. “There’s a big advantage to continuing the discussion and looking for improvements. When this treaty was struck is was a highly unusual occurrence, since then it has been used as a model for cross-border agreements. It has served Canada and the U.S. very well.”
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REVELSTOKE – After four avalanche fatalities in the past six days, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) is urging backcountry users to make cautious and conservative decisions while in avalanche terrain. “We’ve been dealt a pretty troublesome snowpack this season and our terrain choices need to reflect that fact,” explains Karl Klassen, Manager of the CAC’s Public Avalanche Warning Service. “The weak layers we’ve been tracking for many weeks remain a significant problem and areas where you might have felt safe in previous seasons may not be the best choices this winter.” Two of the recent fatal snowmobile accidents
occurred in cut-blocks— areas below treeline cleared by logging companies. “Often, riding below treeline can be a safer choice in terms of avalanche danger,” explains Klassen. “But with the current warm temperatures and wet snow at low elevations, that’s not the case at this time. Riders need to be wary of avalanche terrain even near valley bottom, at least until a solid freeze occurs.” Until conditions improve, the CAC recommends travelling on small, simple, low-angle terrain with no terrain traps. Exposure to large slopes and cornices above should also be avoided whenever possible. It’s also critical that all backcountry users are
equipped with essential safety equipment for avalanche terrain, adds Klassen. “Everyone in the party needs an avalanche transceiver, a probe and a shovel every day, regardless of expected conditions. And it’s equally vital that everyone is familiar with has practiced using this equipment. If an avalanche occurs, there is no time to go for help.” The critical window for finding and extricating a victim is just 10 minutes, when there is an 80 per cent chance of survival. The odds drop dramatically after that. At just 35 minutes, there’s a less than 10 per cent chance of survival. In addition to the essential equipment, airbags are recommended.
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Accident ends resort’s ski season Power outage hits Interior THE CANADIAN PRESS KELOWNA, B.C. The ski season is over for the operators of the Crystal Mountain Resort near West Kelowna amid an investigation by the B.C. Safety Authority. General Manager Mike Morin announced Thursday that the authority’s investigation of the March 1 chairlift accident would likely continue into April. That would extend past the mountain’s planned closure, leaving the resort little option but to shut down early. Morin said they might have been able
to open for one last weekend, but with the scope of the investigation, it seem unrealistic to try and rush the process. Four skiers were injured when the cable hauling the chairs jumped the tracks, sending three chairs plummeting to the ground at the mountain about 30 kilometres west of Kelowna. The 34-year-old woman was sent to hospital with broken ribs, a broken clavicle and damage to her vertebrae tips, while the other victims are recovering from various injuries ran-
ging from a separated shoulder to bumps and bruises. Two ski patrollers, a husband and wife, were in one chair and a 45-year-old man rode another chair with a 16-year-old ski instructor when the lift cable dislodged from its track. All four have been released from hospital and are recovering at home, reported the Kelowna Capital News. “Our investigation is still underway and Crystal Mountain’s operating licence remains suspended pending the results of a full investiga-
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Power was knocked out across a large region of the B.C. Interior Thursday morning, ranging from Kelowna to as far south as Keremeos. “We are still working to restore power in our Keremeos, so it was across our service territory, said Fortis spokesperson Grace Pickell, noting that power was restored for the majority of customers in 30 minutes. Power was back up in Penticton quickly, but the cause of an outage that knocked out power to the north end of the city, including downtown, is still under investigation. “We’re working with FortisBC and they are working with B.C. Hydro. It has to do with a feed problem from B.C. Hydro, that is what we have been told by Fortis,” said Mitch Moroziuk, the city’s director of operations. Pickell said the outage was caused by a transmission line related event, but the power utility is still assessing the actual cause..
Cities wary of medical pot property tax pitfall By Jeff Nagel
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The strategy of several Lower Mainland cities to steer new medical marijuana growers to industrial areas may backfire, one mayor fears, opening up a property tax dodge for pot producers to exploit. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said the Agricultural Land Commission has deemed medical marijuana to be an agricultural crop and there are early indications that an operation in an industrial area may be able to persuade the B.C. Assessment Authority to apply the farm tax rate, rather than the much higher
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municipalities may be better off, at least financially, if they follow Maple Ridge’s path and require new marijuana operations instead go on agricultural land. Richmond has a medical marijuana research facility on industrial land that’s now seeking a commercial production licence, but Coun. Harold Steves said operator MediJean agreed not to convert the property to farm tax assessment. The longtime agricultural land defender said he’s concerned that putting high-tech pot farms on agricultural land could be a precedent letting pharmaceutical firms – whose products often also originate from plants – also set up on farmland. “If you allowed the marijuana research facilities to go on farmland why not Pfizer and Bayer and all the others?” Steves asked. “We’d have all these medical factories on farmland paying farm taxes. And it opens up a huge question as to the viability of agriculture for farming.” 10 ft
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B.C. businesses join forces to fight recycling change Submitted VANCOUVER – A coalition of business stakeholder groups representing several major sectors of the British Columbia economy announced the launch of a massive province-wide advertising campaign in 130 provincial newspapers to protest regulatory changes involving the recycling of printedpaper and packaging (PPP). The campaign calls on British Columbians to contact Premier Christy Clark and ask her to rethink a plan, which turns over BC’s Blue Box recycling programs to an Ontario-based group governed by several large multinational corporations. “For months British Columbia business owners have tried unsuccessfully to convince Minister of Environment Mary Polak to rethink the flawed plan her ministry put forth,” says Mike Klassen, BC director of provincial affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Now business groups representing significant parts of BC’s economy have come together to ask the premier to step in to prevent this new red tape that will kill jobs and cause many businesses to fail.” Newspapers Canada and a group of eight business associations representing tens of thousands of BC small businesses and their employees in the agriculture, newspaper publishing, landscaping, printing and custom manufacturing, retail, wholesale, food, and waste collection sectors are launching a first series of ads to inform the public about BC’s new recycling plan. By running in every edition of 130 newspapers across the province and on social media – tagged #RethinkItBC – it will be one of the largest public awareness campaigns ever mounted in BC’s history. “We are not disput-
ing that the ultimate goal of the government to maximize recycling of paper and packaging to reduce materials going into the waste stream,” said Marilynn Knoch, Executive Director, British Columbia Printing and Imaging Association. “BC businesses are already working to make our province get even more clean and green, so let’s start talking to people about how to achieve this. First we must delay the May 19th start of the legislation, and then get businesses back to the table to share their ideas with the government.” The program set out by Multi Materials BC (MMBC) will annex most municipal and regional district curbside/discarded material collection and will cause great harm to the economy: in job losses, business failures and increased costs for BC households. The confusing Ministry of Environmentendorsed program creates a veritable monopoly to control much of BC’s currently thriving and competitive waste recycling industry. MMBC is governed by a board made up of international business interests with Ontario/ Quebec representatives from: Unilever Canada, Metro Inc., Walmart, Tim Hortons Inc., Loblaw Companies Limited, Coca Cola Refreshments Canada and Procter & Gamble.
I’m ready to retire, now what? Free financial seminar set for Sunday in Trail A financial seminar will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Trail SDA Church at 1471 Columbia Ave., in Trail, just across from the Kiro Wellness parking lot. Local industry professionals will speak on estate planning, investment and budgeting. The event is free with a freewill donation to the Bags of Love ministry. A light supper will follow to allow for questions. Submitted In the past decade, much of the discussion around retirement planning focused on the accumulation stage: How much will I need? How much should I be saving each year? What kind of investments should I be making to reach my goals? But now, as many Canadians approach retirement, attention is shifting to the next stage, “decumulation”: How will I receive my retirement income? How can I ensure that I can maintain my lifestyle? Retirement income planning has taken on a certain urgency, not only because the baby boom generation is reaching retirement age, but also because a number of developments have changed the situation for them. Notable among these developments is the steady improvement in life expectancy. Many more people will be around to celebrate their 90th birthdays
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ritain’s Prime Minister David Cameron rambled a bit on his visit to Afghanistan last December, but ended up sounding just as deluded as US President George W Bush had been when he proclaimed “Mission accomplished” six weeks after the invasion of Iraq. British troops were sent to Afghanistan, Cameron said, “so it doesn’t become a haven for terror. That is the mission...and I think we will have accomplished that mission.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper was equally upbeat when addressing Canadian troops just before they pulled out in 2011. Afghanistan no longer represents a “geostrategic risk to the world (and) is no longer a source of global terrorism,” he said. Both men are technically correct, since Afghanistan never was a “geostrategic risk to the world” or “a haven for terror,” but they must both know that the whole war was really a pointless waste of lives. Obviously, neither man can afford to say that the soldiers who died in obedience to the orders of their government (448 British troops, 158 Canadians) died in vain, but Barack Obama has found a better way to
address the dilemma: he just doesn’t offer any assessment of the campaign’s success. “I never doubted Obama’s support for the troops, only his support for their mission,” wrote former Defence Secretary Robert Gates, and he was right. So was Obama, in the sense that he realized the mission, whatever its purpose (the definitions kept changing), was neither doable nor worth doing. But in fact he did support it, at least to the extent of not pulling the plug on it – and 1,685 of the 2,315 American soldiers killed in Afghanistan died on his watch. Could do better. Now there’s another “election” coming up in Afghanistan (on 5 April), and at least three-quarters of the remaining foreign troops (perhaps all of them) will be gone from the country by the end of this year, and the whole thing is getting ready to fall apart. This will pose no threat to the rest of the world, but it’s going to be deeply embarrassing for the Western leaders who nailed their flags to this particular mast. The election is to replace President Hamid Karzai, who has served two full terms and cannot run
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again. It will be at least as crooked as the last one in 2009: 20.7 million voters cards have already been distributed in a country where there are only 13.5 million people over the age of 18. Karzai is so confident of remaining the power behind the throne that he is building his “retirement” residence next to the presidential palace, but he’s probably wrong. His confidence is based on his skill as a manipulator of tribal politics. Indeed, his insistence that the US hand over control of Bagram jail, and his subsequent release of 72 hard-core Taliban prisoners, was designed to rebuild ties with the prisoners’ families and clans before the election. But it is that same Taliban organisation that will probably make all Karzai’s plans and plots irrelevant.
It’s not that the Taliban will sweep back to power all over Afghanistan once Western troops leave. They really only controlled the Pashtun-majority areas of the east and south and the area around the capital even when they were “in power” in 1996-2001, while the Tajiks, Uzbeks and Hazaras of the “Northern Alliance” ruled the rest. That pattern is likely to reappear, with the Taliban and the northern warlords pushing politicians like Karzai aside – probably not at once, when most or all of the Western troops go home at the end of this year, but a while later, when the flow of aid (which accounts for 97 per cent of Afghan government spending) finally stops. The US-backed government of South Vietnam did not collapse when American troops went home in 1973, but two years later, when Congress cut the aid to Saigon. The Soviet-backed government of Afghanistan did not collapse when Soviet troops withdrew in 1989, but three years later, after the Soviet Union collapsed and Russia cut the aid. It will happen that way again. The new part-Taliban Afghanistan that emerges will be no more a source
of international terrorism than the old part-Taliban Afghanistan was. It was Osama bin Laden and his merry men, mostly Arabs and a few Pakistanis, who plotted and carried out the 9/11 attacks, not the Taliban. True, bin Laden et al. were guests on Afghan soil at the time, but it is highly unlikely that they told the Taliban about the attacks in advance. After all, they were probably going to get their hosts’ country invaded by the United States; best not to bring it up. And there have been no international terrorist attacks coming out of Afghanistan in the past eight years, although the Taliban already control a fair chunk of the country. The election will unfold as Karzai wishes, and his preferred candidate (exactly who is still not clear) will probably emerge as the new president, but this truly is a case of rearranging the deck-chairs on the Titanic. The second long foreign occupation of Afghanistan in half a century is drawing to a close, and Afghanistan’s own politics and history are about to resume. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Secret agreements lead to abuse of power
Let me start on the perimeter and slowly bring this into focus. Ontario Hydro made secret deals with the power industry. When concerns were first raised about the costs of these secret deals the then Provincial Government said it would only cost ratepayers about $40 million. Citizen groups used court challenges to free information from the clutches of government. The latest estimate is $500 million and Kathleen Wynne, the current premier of Ontario, has now publicly apologized for the money wasted on these secret deals. A very recent story is suggesting the secret
deals could reach billions. BC Hydro recently asked for a 40 per cent rate increase but our provincial government has dialed that back to 30 per cent. But how much of that is to pay back money wasted on secret deals? The provincial government and Hydro are to be commended for canceling several high cost run of river and other power purchase agreements. However, how many uneconomic contracts weren’t cancelled and how much will require massive subsidy for many years into the future? Locally we have two irreversible boondoggle secret contracts that will cost taxpay-
ers and ratepayers millions. The first one of these is the secret agreement that Celgar has with BC Hydro. For reasons that only a bureaucrat can justify, the power qualifies as “green power” so Celgar receives a premium from BC Hydro. But taxpayers and ratepayers get fleeced because Celgar fully recovered all capital expenditures related to this project. The American parent company has stated there could be a 50 per cent annual return on the grant money. The second secret agreement relates to the Waneta expansion that is presently under way. The pro-
ject increases generating capacity by around 50 per cent, but actual power generated will be largely unchanged for eight or nine months per year. A recent news story stated the expansion will only use surplus water in the spring that the present Waneta dam can not during spring freshet. I have calculated that there is surplus water from Teck’s water license for about four month per year. True economic payback is questionable, but was justified based on excessive power rates. Fortis, the unregulated company, has a secret agreement with Fortis, the regulated local utility, to
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xcept for a very penalty. The Chamber calcuunhappy Canadian auto lates that the average penalindustry, the trade deal ty per U.S. vehicle would be negotiated between the 5,041,000 Korean won (KRW), governments of Canada and or about US$4,742. Korea is getting mostly positive Vehicles from the European reception. Maybe, however, we Union would face an average should hold the champagne. penalty of roughly one-third The two-yearof the average old experience of U.S. penalty and some farmers and Korean autos automakers in would face the the United States, lowest averwhich entered its age penalty of deal with Korea in 1,085,000 KRW -March 2012, sugor US$1,019. gests there are “The penDoug stormy seas ahead. alty aspect of the While the soscheme is a veiled called KORUS engine displaceTroy Media deal was supposment tax,” the ed to open up a Chamber states. two-way street for exchange of Meanwhile, farmers, who products, U.S. automakers are are supposed to be the wincomplaining bitterly about how ners in KORUS, have problems Koreans are using the agree- of their own. One is recogniment. An auto trade fact sheet tion of organic certifications from the American Automotive issued by the U.S. Department Policy Council – representing of Agriculture. GM, Ford and Chrysler – states Korea planned to stop recthat U.S. passenger and light ognizing those certifications on truck exports to Korea totalled Jan. 1 of this year, although it 27,553 units in 2013, while has since agreed to a six-month Korea exports to the United delay. Korea introduced its own States grew to 752,675 units. organic certification system in That’s 27 cars coming into the 2008, and unilaterally recogU.S. for every one that is sent nized other countries’ certificaeast. tions as equivalent. That ended The American Chamber of on Dec. 31, 2013. Commerce in Korea claims Now, Korean law states that there are 16 ways in which it will only recognize certificathe KORUS deal will continue tions from other countries if to hurt U.S. car makers. Chief those countries do the same for among them is something them. This tactic is, in effect, a called bonus/malus scheme – “non-tariff barrier” – a way of which is slated to come into working around the spirit of the effect Jan. 1, 2015. free trade deal. Under bonus/malus, Korean So, why did Canada enter consumers buying low-emis- into a relationship with such sions vehicles will receive a tax a difficult partner? In spite of credit. Heavier vehicles with the problems the U.S. reports, higher emissions will face a Canada’s move – reportedly a
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decade in the works – appears to be not just prudent but necessary. It’s also worth noting that, much as the U.S. complains about the relationship with Korea, our southern neighbour has been able send agriculture products, like beef and wheat, while Canada has been losing ground. Australia has also recently struck a deal with Korea, putting more competitive pressure on us. It will also end the inequality of tariffs: Korean tariffs on Canadian imports averages 13 per cent, while Canada’s tariff on Korean goods is just 4.3 per cent. Three-quarters of those tariffs will disappear the day the deal is implemented. All except the most protectionist citizens of our country agree that if you are not breaking into the Asian markets then you are nowhere in the world of trade. If the Korea/Canada deal opens the door to larger markets, then it will have been worthwhile. It also begs the question of just how cheap those Korean cars can get. Hyundai and Kia grabbed market share in North American by undercutting domestics on value – more features and decent quality for a lower price. If this deal provides some short-term pain breaking into the incredibly large Asian market may provide the longer term gain that makes the deal worthwhile by the only measure most Canadians care about – the quality of our lives in this country. Doug Firby is Editor-inChief and National Affairs columnist for Troy Media.
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n recognition of this year’s International Women’s Day, I attended two events. Though the character of the two events differed, they shared a common element: women around the globe are a force for change in their communities and in the world. From the macro to the micro level, women are creating streams in the desert places of human society. The first event I attended was the 2014 World Day of Prayer. This year, the women of Egypt prepared the ecumenical service, and not surprisingly, given the importance louise of the Nile River for life in the Sahara Desert, water featured prominently in the readings Everyday Theology and prayers. The spiritually evocative theme, “Streams in the Desert”, pointed to God’s love and mercy in the parched places of human life. As the women reflected on Egypt’s history and anticipated the future, the life-giving character of water was a metaphor for individual and community transformation. Through faith in action, the women of Egypt aspire to “become channels of living water to the world”. From the time of Pharaoh’s daughter, who in the biblical story of salvation defied her father to rescue the Hebrew baby who would lead an enslaved people to freedom, to the women of today who stood in Tahrir Square protesting a repressive regime, Egyptian women have been a force for transformation. Their vision extends into the future as they look for ways to preserve the waters of the Nile for future generations, and to enhance opportunities for women and girls. The World Day of Prayer service prompted me to look inward for the parched places of my life that could use a little sprinkling of living water, and it prepared me for the second event, the screening of the film Unbreakable: One Girl Changing the World. This event took me out of my self, leading me to reevaluate my commitment to social justice at home and in places oceans away. “Women Creating Change”, a project in our area, screened the film that tells the story of Malala Yousafzai who is internationally renowned for her courageous efforts to promote education for girls. Malala survived and recovered from a Taliban attempt to assassinate her, and remains committed to her mission. Her inspiring example to empower girls through education is a stream in the desert of ignorance. The Malala film was a natural fit with the project goals of “Women Creating Change”. Tara Howse, project co-coordinator, explains, “Our project is based around identifying what prevents women in our local region from having a secure and stable future. We know that education is directly linked to the empowerment of women, which has been demonstrated to a better quality of life for their families and the rest of society.” The women of Egypt, Malala and “Women Creating Change” share a common goal. They aspire to be streams in the desert, helping individuals and communities to bloom. Trail resident Louise McEwan is a catechist and former teacher, with degrees in English and Theology. She writes every other week. She blogs at www.faithcolouredglasses.blogspot. com. Reach her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com
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Celtic Christianity Soon St.Patrick’s Day will be upon us. There will be a media frenzy covering events relating to March 17, be it St.Patrick’s Day Parades, or green beer or other items of silliness involving the colour green. We will be lucky if we get any coverage of who St.Patrick was. Well, we might get some reference to the ancient myth that Patrick drove snakes out of Ireland, or, that he is the patron saint of Ireland. We will be lucky if we are reminded of how the Irish church kept alive the fires of Christianity when the rest of Europe was being overrun by the so-called barbarians. We will be even luckier if there is a discussion of the Celtic church, of whom St.Patrick was one of its many leaders. To simplify, Celtic Christianity was that expression of Christianity that existed in what we now know as Great Britain and Ireland prior to the Synod of Whitby in 664. One of the uniqueness’s of Celtic Christianity was its positive view of the natural world around them. The Celts would affirm, if not celebrate, God’s presence in creation and thus the sacredness of all things. In some respects, Celtic Christianity can be a point of contact with First Nations spirituality which would affirm the sacredness of all things in the natural world. This leads to a wondering on my part as to whether this would change the nature and or character of the conversation that we as a society need to have about not only the future of this fragile earth, our island home but even our relationship to the created world in the here and the now. Indeed we, as a society, and as a community need to have a conversation about our use of the environment. We need to have a conversation about the values that inform the choices that we need to make being aware that those values are informed by different perspectives on how we humans should relate to the natural world. The risk we take if we don’t have those conversations is that they may lead to confrontation which always has the potential of turning violent. It is in the best interests of our society that we have those conversations. I wonder then what our observance of St.Patrick’s Day would be like, if we made an effort to have a conversation with those around us about the relationship between humanity and the environment and the values that inform our perspective on this issue. Michael Hare is the minister for Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge
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Cracking Canada’s small car conundrum likely to adopt the same numeric GENEVA, Switzerland - Small moniker. The concept vehicle has cars are huge here in Europe, if an all-new 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D not in size certainly in numbers. diesel engine. Everywhere you turn, it seems Citroen no longer sells in North there is either a Ford Fiesta America though periodically or an Opel Astra (the General we hear rumours of a return by Motors subsidiary) about to the French manufacturer and its cross your path. If it is not those home rivals, Peugeot and Reexamples, there are any number nault. Their lines are so different of other similar sized economy While there is a to the often indistinguishable cars from the likes of Citroen, greater acceptance of small cars we get. Some of the VW, and Peugeot buzzing by. Micro cars such as the tiny smaller vehicles in our French creations are positively and I found myself gawSmart, with which we are facities, people outside funky ping at such an example in the miliar, and even smaller vehicles urban areas have new Citroen C4 Cactus. It’s zip into roadside parking spots where previously only a motormore ground to cover designed to challenge the likes of the Ford Focus and the VW Golf. cycle would park. and so are tempted It uses lightweight materials exMy two-prong mission at the by larger vehicles. tensively, including an aluminum Geneva Motor Show was to hood, which means it sips gas. view small cars we might see Keith Morgan The rubberized pads along the sometime soon and others we side would be perfect for people never will see but wish we who regularly have close encounters with could! Then ponder whether small cars will garage doorframes! ever catch on here in the way they have in General Motors looks to penetrate the difficult Europe. younger buyer marked with its Opel/VauxThere was something familiar about the first hall Adam. It’s dressed up in interesting car I encountered in the giant Palexpo show colours but it’s what is under the hood that buildings. Ah yes, a European version of the makes it really interesting. It has a variety trusty Honda Civic – Canada’s hottest seller of bigger engines as options but its smallest in that market segment. I am sure Honda engine is a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder gas Canada would sell more if they resembled the engine, mated to a six-speed manual transvery hot Type R concept, which is destined to mission, with the pulling power of 1.6-litre be a racer. Yes, the new North American Civic power plant. Fuel consumption is expected is sportier than the last generation but the to be a miserly 4.5 L/100 km (combined city Euro versions always seem that bit sharper in highway). It may show up here in some form design. but right now GM has more than its fair share Next up was the Mazda Hazumi hatchback, of small cars. expected successor to the current Mazda2 and
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So far, I’ve looked at econo cars at the lower end of the market. No point in me offering price details because all Euro cars are substantially more expensive than the same examples sold here in Canada. Finally, I cast a close eye over the Audi S1, which is a hot sportback version of the popular A1. It comes with a 228hp 2.0-litre turbocharged gas engine capable of hitting 100 km/h in less than six seconds. I will reveal it will sell for more than $40,000 in the UK. It’s fast, it’s a premium offering and I’ll eat my hat if it shows up here. All of the above have great fuel economy going for them and most are competitively priced. The common keys to their success likely come down to two key factors. Impressive fuel consumption numbers matter because fuel in Europe is substantially more expensive than here. And Europe is crawling with folks going about their daily duties on often far less land and road space. While there is a greater acceptance of smaller vehicles in our cities, people outside urban areas have more ground to cover and so are tempted by larger vehicles, especially as a first family vehicle. And the truth is that the advances in fuel saving technology means there’s not a massive difference between the econo-cars and small family sedans. And perhaps a bigger factor is for “an extra $20 a month, madam, you could have the roominess and utility of this car.” A line heard in most dealerships, most days. And the sales people are not wrong. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Five sport utes worth a long look By Ian Harwood
With the Vancouver International Auto Show just around the corner, I thought I would share my list of exciting new SUVs that are available. Tough to nail down just one but I am sure one of these would spark some interest. 2014 Ford Explorer Sport is a performance version of its popular SUV. The headlights and taillights have been blacked out to give it a sporty appearance. 20inch painted and machined wheels allow room for the larger brakes that help it stop faster and improve performance when towing. The engine is an impressive 3.5 litre, twin turbocharged Eco-
$46,999 grille and razor thin headlights some of the roughest back rows of seats, with an optional 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee makes the Jeep truly unique. roads British Columbia has to 3rd row, available on the upSummit equipped grade and limited packages. An The engine is a 2.4L offer. with a 3.0L EcoDiesel available sliding rear cargo tray Tigershark Multiair $125,575 V6 engine putting straight 4 cylinder 2014 Toyota 4runner is as rug- holds up to 200 kg and comes out 240 hp and 420 delivering 184 hp ged and bold as they come. A in very handy when camping. lb ft of torque with and 171 lb ft of legend in the off-road commun- The Toyota 4runner hugs the an 8 speed transmistorque mated to a ity, this 4runner does not dis- road and the bucket seats hug sion delivers excel9 speed automatic appoint. Powering this truck is you. It is very comfortable to The 2014 Toyota lent millage while transmission. It can a 4.0 Litre V6 dual valve timing drive and you feel safe driving 4runner is as rugged provide exceptional tow up to 2000lbs. V6 engine that produces an im- it. comfort. Natura-Plus and bold as they The trail rated Trail- pressive 270 hp and 278 lb ft Standard package $37,900 leather faced seat- come. A legend hawk version has of torque. The 4Runner has 2 ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca in the off-road ing, wood trim with an active drive copper accents, and community. lock 4x4 sysa 19 speaker, 825 Ian Harwood tem with 4 low watt Harmon/Kardon gear and a rearLuca Hair Studio is excited to welcome audio system keep you relaxed locking differential. It also and alert. Up to date safety features a neutral mode for to the team. features such as enhanced ac- flat towing behind an RV. Lisa is a fully certified esthetician cident response system, blind Sport 4x4 $25,895 and Make Up artist. spot monitoring system, back TrailHawk $30,895 She welcomes new and existing clients to call the salon for an appointment today. up camera, engine immobil- 2014 Range Rover Sport is not just another luxury 1287 Cedar Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 4B9 (250) 368-3911 SUV; it is a fully capable off-road vehicle. The engine is a 510 horsepower, supercharged 5.0 litre V8 that puts out 461 lbft of torque @2500 RPM wanted to keep my wife happy. She nodded I was itching to sell another car. I‘d spent my with a 6 speed automatic sympathetically. first cash quickly. The new TV looked great in As she handed me the money, she asked if the my living room. transmission. This transvehicle was in any accidents. So I scrounged the dealer lots in my mission features ComNow, I’m not a good liar. So I simply said, No. neighbourhood. I found the perfect car at a mand Shift that actively It’s her fault for not asking for a CarProof or small dealership not far from my house. ICBC vehicle history report. Gray with four doors. Everything was still responds to your driving That seemed to do it. She was pleased and intact, but it was priced low. The dealer gave habits and road condidrove away with a smile on her face. As for me the car’s history right away. It had been in me, I went home with a fat wallet. three accidents over its lifetime. Nothing too tions by reconfiguring A few days later, I got a text: major, but damage was done and repaired. the shift patterns for “Got CarProof report. Three accidents?!?!? I couldn’t spot the repairs. So, I happily optimum drivability in all Need money back now!!!” bought it and registered it. I panicked. But not for long. I didn’t want my wife and kids to know what izer, hill start assist, and all situations and is mated I was getting good at this. I just got a new I was up to, so I parked it around the block. I speed traction control are just with a 2 speed electroncell number. She didn’t know my name – that knew it would be gone in a few days. some of the many features this ically controlled transfer old fake ID worked great. And she had no idea This time, I used Kijiji and Craigslist. where I lived. Finding me would wear her out. “Car for sale. Served me well, but wife vehicle has to offer to keep you case. Four wheel elecI was in the clear. But will I be so lucky next wants a new car. Accident and damage free. safe. Excellent value. tronic traction control, time? Looking to sell fast, low price. Cash only. Call *Curber – An individual posing as a private cell for info.” Starting at $60,895 hill descent control, and seller, but selling vehicles I got a text message from 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a com- four corner air suspension for profit as a business. A a woman across town. “Now, I’m not a pletely redesigned five pas- with terrain response not curber often misrepresents I told her I’d meet her the history and condition of at a nearby gas station senger SUV that has a front only makes this vehicle good liar. It’s her a vehicle. Curbers offer none and would throw in a end that will stand out from maneuver well on the the protections the law free tank of gas. She was fault for not asking ofprovides the crowd. A seven-slotted road but can take you on for purchases from thrilled.
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When I met her, she told me that she needed a cheap, dependable vehicle to get to her new job. She’dd been taking the bus for weeks and was tired of her commute. To my annoyance, she wanted to check the vehicle thoroughly. So I distracted her. I told her I was sad to let “my baby” go, but I
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Refreshed RX350 ups the sportiness factor
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the design is elegant. For buyers that are looking for a bit more performance from the RX, the FSport package adds visual and emotional punch. Looks
Over the last several years, Lexus has taken a more aggressive design approach with its latest introductions. The front grille is more dynamic, designed to mimic a spindle used in a fabric loom. This is a tip of the hat to the oricontinued on page 13
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All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2014 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.4L/100km (38MPG) City, 5.2L/100km (54MPG) Hwy]/2014 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed SST transmission: [9.2L/100km (31MPG) City, 5.8L/100km (49MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡‡Claim: The 2014 Ford Fiesta, the 1.0L EcoBoost engine, has best-in-class highway fuel consumption. Estimated fuel consumption using Environment Canada approved test methods, 2014 Ford Fiesta with 1.0L EcoBoost engine. Class is Subcompact Car versus 2013 competitors. 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By Times Staff Rossland Paralympian Kimberley Joines settled for bronze in the sitski slalom at the Sochi Paralympics after a jury overturned the disqualification of the German skier who now has won gold. Anna Schaffelhuber was disqualified after the first run of the race Wednesday for not having her outriggers in a stationary and fixed position at the start of the race. She appealed, and was allowed to race the second run while a decision about her appeal was considered. On Thursday, the International Paralympic Committee Alpine Skiing Board of Appeal overturned the original disqualification, saying “Schaffelhuber had not gained a competitive advantage from her start and therefore should not have been disqualified.” Her combined time was fast enough to win, bumping her teammate Anna-Lena Forster into second place and Joines into third. The bronze is the second Paralympic medal of Joines’ 12-year career; she also won bronze in superG at the Turin 2006 Paralympic Winter Games. The 33-year-old missed out on the 2010 Vancouver
Games due to injury. “This feels pretty good,” Joines said in a release after posting a tworun combined time of two minutes, 15.16 seconds. “It’s a little bittersweet, as some really strong competitors were not racing today for various reasons, but I’m still proud.” The women’s sitting category featured an action-filled second run, as each racer spent time in first position in the leaderbox before being bumped by the next athlete to navigate the challenging course that was made even tougher by a huge dump of fresh, wet snowfall. “That race was super tough. Those were actually the toughest conditions I think I’ve ever faced,” said Joines, who is a two-time world champion and has won more than 20 International Paralympic Committee World Cups in her career. “I’ve never had such bumps like that to negotiate, so I guess I handled it well enough. I definitely had to keep my focus and not get hung up on the mistakes I made.” Joines will race again on Sunday in the Giant Slalom, while Ian Lockey, also of Rossland, races today in snowboard cross.
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The Beaver Valley Skating Club is preparing for its big finale on Sunday, when all the stars come out for its season-ending performance at the Beaver Valley Arena. “We’ve been busy for the last four weeks rehearsing, getting ready for the show,” said coach Jill Sibbald. The really big show will feature all levels of skaters from Canskate Canpower stars up to Star 4 level and adults performing dynamic individual and group presentations. “Super stars is the theme, and the young-
est ones, the canskaters, will be Disney princesses, and the girls and boys will be superheroes, and then our older skaters will be superstars . . . We’ve gone along with Skate Canada’s ‘Star’ theme as our inspiration.” The performance on Sunday will showcase the B.V. skaters’ progress throughout the season with over 20 performances in the program culminating in a Lego Team Relay, and the Grand Finale that includes all BVSC skaters. Sibbald and coach Lis Iannone will also put in a full weekend of testing when skaters from across the West Kootenay look to improve their levels. “It’s also our test
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Nathan Kreuzer was nominated for the Kootenay region winner of the Canskater of the Year, while Most Sportsmanlike Starskaters went to Claire Sibbald and Mackenzie Walts. Brenna Paulson took home Most Improved Starskater, while BVSC’s Test Athlete Award was shared by Jasmine Drolet, Claire Sibbald, and Brenna Paulson. The program Assistant of the Year went to Robert Verhelst. The Beaver Valley Skating Club invites everyone to attend its presentation of “Our Super Stars” on Sunday at the Beaver Valley Arena from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.
By Times Staff Trail native Craig Martin and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs came within a dog’s hair of upsetting the Island division regular-season champion Victoria Grizzlies in Game 7 Wednesday in BCHL playoff action. Grizzlies forward Shawn McBride scored at 7:18 of double overtime to clinch a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory in Game 7 to win the series after being down three-games-toone to the upstart Bulldogs. Alberni seized a 4-1 lead on goals from Kurt Gosselin, Martin, Darian Henry, and Qunton Wunder heading into the third period. But the Grizzlies scored three straight, including two with less than two minutes left, to force overtime. Bulldogs goalie Connor LaCouvee stopped 58 of the 63 shots he faced in the game and almost stole the game until McBride pounced on a loose puck in the slot and slapped it past LaCouvee in the second extra frame. Myles and Gerry Fitzgerald assisted on all three of Victoria’s third-period goals as the Grizzlies
came back from three down to send the game into overtime. Jaden Schmeisser had two in the period and Leo Fitzgerald had the other. Former Trail Smoke Eaters Travis Stephens and Brandon Egli will be moving on with the Grizzlies as they now host the Powell River Kings in the Island division finals in Game 1 tonight, while Penticton hosted Vernon Thursday, and Langley played Coquitlam. BCHL notes: After 21 seasons as head coach and general manager of the Chilliwack Chiefs, Harvey Smyl is leaving the team. “This is a very big and tough decision that has been made only after long consideration and full consultation with my family,” Smyl said, in a press release issued late Wednesday. “Our youngest child graduates high school in June so it is a good time for us to re-evaluate our future.” Smyl’s contract expires at the end of May, He coached the Chiefs to three BCHL Championships, 1994-1995, 1999-2000 and 2001-2002.
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nephews, and it made me sick. My fears began to fade when I learned that Nick was moving out of state. My husband and I also moved away. My sister never confronted Nick about me. But when I came back to visit a few years ago, I saw pictures of her 50th birthday party, and there was Nick, seated with her family, having a great time. My sister is now 68. Looking through her Facebook page, I saw Nick in several recent photos of her with her friends. I am terribly upset that she continues to associate with this man and
gated to preserve a DNA sample, even if it is a lock of hair. Some years ago, a woman named Anna Anderson claimed, probably sincerely, that she was Grand Duchess Anastasia from the Czarist Romanov family. A DNA sample proved otherwise. She had been cremated, and no one ever would have known the truth, but fortunately, a body part from an earlier operation had been preserved. I realize that was an unusual case, but it did solve a mystery, and there may be others waiting to be solved. Perhaps people could make a provision in their will that a DNA sample be preserved. -- P.J. Dear P.J.: You are correct that DNA is destroyed during the cremation process. However, we don’t necessarily agree that the burden of extracting a DNA sample should belong to the
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apparently doesn’t care how I feel. How do I work through this? I don’t want to ruin my friendship with my sister. -- Still Scared Dear Still: Your sister prefers to deny that Nick raped you, because it allows her to maintain a relationship with a man with whom she has business dealings. It’s good that you have moved far enough away to limit contact. We also suggest you steer clear of her Facebook page, where you are likely to see photographs of Nick. But please know that it is never too late to get counseling. Contact RAINN (rainn.org) and ask to speak to someone. Dear Annie: Cremation seems to be getting more popular, but advisory notices from the cremation societies all say that there is at present no way of extracting DNA from cremains. I feel the funeral homes should be obli-
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Dear Annie: Many years ago, I was raped. Back then, there weren’t any rape counselors. I confided in my sister but never reported it. I learned to live through it. A few years later, I was stunned to see this same man at my nephew’s college graduation party. I told my sister this was the man who had raped me. She said she had never seen “Nick” display any violent tendencies, and that she and her husband had many business dealings with him. He then showed up at her place for another party. His presence brought back all of my suppressed fears. I was frightened, cried and left, but not before I shared my experience with my two grown nephews. My sister was livid that I told her sons about the rape. I said they deserve to know who their parents’ friends are. Nick was chummy with my
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, March 15, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Today your mind is full of ways to improve things. You might see reforms that you can introduce at work or ways to improve your health. Clever you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a practical day for anyone working in the arts, the entertainment world, sports or the hospitality industry. You easily see ways to do something better. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a good day to tackle problems related to plumbing, laundry and the bathroom at home. Family discussions will be intense but, hopefully, for the better. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You have a penetrating insight today, which is why you will be quick to understand what others want. This
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Listen to advice if it is offered, because it will be helpful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Be confident about suggesting improvements to your environment when talking to authority figures today. You might put a new spin on something. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Those of you involved in study, higher education,
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PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today’s Moon is opposite your sign, which means you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. Be prepared to compromise, and be accommodating. YOU BORN TODAY You are ambitious. You are a natural leader and often rise to an important position in whatever group or company you are in. In fact, you lit-
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GLEN AND KATIE BYLE, of Trail, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Maggie Jo Byle, on March 11, 2014, weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz., a sister for Lincoln. Proud grandparents are Richard & Nancy Golding and Ron & Tracey Byle.
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Kia Motors Product Consultant Castlegar Kia is hiring a Product Consultant for our new dealership. We are guided by the slogan the “The Power to Surprise� as we introduce Kia to the Kootenays and serve our customers with passion and respect. Working with Castlegar Kia in vehicle sales is a real opportunity to achieve your personal and financial goals. It will challenge you to adapt, improve and learn. It is a chance to be part of something special. If you are energized by making the most of each day, apply with us. Whether you are experienced or new to the auto industry, we invite your interest and questions. All inquiries treated confidentially. To apply please submit your cover letter and resume immediately to: Devon Cheveldaeff Sales Manager Fax (250) 365-0319 Email: devon@castlegarkia.com
In Memoriam
Career Opportunities CENTRAL Alberta Ford Dealership, looking to expand the Service Department. Journeyman Auto Technicians required. 3rd and 4th year apprentices also invited to apply. Competitive Wages and Benefits. Moving allowances available. Apply online to pquinlan@lambford.com, or visit our website at www.lambford.com
LOCAL Trucking Company seeks full time dispatcher for Chip Hauling Fleet. Fast paced work environment which requires computer skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a solid background in logistics. apply on line at sutco.ca or fax 250357-2009. call 1-888-357-2612 ext. 230 for details.
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In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of
Americo Vannucci
March 28, 1928 ~ March 14, 2010
Always remembered, Always in our hearts. With much love, Julie, Danny, Ronny and families
Luigia (Gina) Di Domenico December 28, 1924 - March 14, 2012
Two years have passed by, but you Still remain in my heart We, your family miss you Here where you used to be While we wished so much to keep you God willed it not to be Now you’re in His keeping You suffer no more pain So dear God please take care of her Until we meet again
Happy 50 , Tim Banga Love, Melanie TH
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is looking for the perfect hairsylist to join our fantastic team. Full-time or part-time position available. Contact Danni or Nancy @ 352-7775 or drop in, 601 Lake St, Nelson
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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
Help Wanted BUSY DOWNTOWN Trail salon looking for part-time esthetician. Send resume to Box 566 C/O Trail Times, 1163 Cedar Ave., Trail,BC V1R 4B8
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Automotive Service Technician Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC has an immediate opening for a CertiďŹ ed Automotive Technician. We are a leader in automotive repair and service and we’re looking to hire and retain an experienced, career-oriented technician. We offer competitive pay, excellent beneďŹ ts and a great work environment. Come be a part of our team. GM experience is considered an asset, but not essential. However, you must have your own tools and safety boots. Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com
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Sales Representative With critically acclaimed vehicles such as the all-new, award-winning GMC Sierra pickup, Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC’s outlook has never been better. As a result, we’re looking for a capable, personable and motivated sales representative to demonstrate our exciting lineup of vehicles to customers. If you have a deep interest in automobiles and enjoying sharing your passion with others in a genuinely helpful manner, then maybe this position is for you. We provide the kind of training and support to help you succeed, and our compensation and beneďŹ ts packages rank among the best anywhere.
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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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Medical/Dental Dental Receptionist Must be outgoing, highly organized, self motivated, detail oriented. Dental experience & computer knowledge ideal. Send resume to 201-402 Baker St. Nelson, V1L 4H8 or email drkuiperdental@telus.net
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Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems. Top wages & benefits Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net
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Alterations/ Dressmaking Alterations & Sewing Wedding & Grad dress alterations. Helena’s In-Stitches 250-368-5493
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Route 341 24 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 344 17 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 347 16 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave, 9th St Route 348 19 papers 12th Ave, Christie Rd Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave Route 340 24 papers 10th Ave, 7th St, 8th St
Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave
Warfield Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way
Sunningdale Route 211 26 papers Hazelwood Dr, Olivia Cres, Viola Cres. Route 219 15 papers Hazelwood Drive
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West Kootenay House & Home is a high quality glossy magazine aimed at home owners and renters looking for ideas, tips and ways of enhancing their homes through renovations, decorating and landscaping. We will be printing 10,000 copies, and the magazine will be distributed throughout the entire region.
C A R P E N T RY / C O N S T RU C TION: Concrete, framing, finishing. New construction and renovations. No job too small. Design, CAD, 3D modeling. Certified journeyman carpenter. Call Ken at 921-4577 or email kd_pistak@hotmail.com
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CARRIERS NEEDED FOR ROUTES IN ALL AREAS
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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
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ESTATE SALE:
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, dolls, toys, Christmas decorations. Mar 15th 9am - 1pm Mar 16th 1pm - 4pm Mar 22nd 9am - 1pm 405 Hampton Gray Place, Nelson (in the subdivision at the top of Davies St)
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TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?
Feed & Hay HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316
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Veneer Plant Maintenance Foreman c/o Kris Harvey PO Box 460 V0G 1L0 Fruitvale, BC Fax: 250-367-6210 Email: info@atcowoodproducts.com
Services
YOUR NEWSPAPER:
JESUS & SONS Carpentry Construction. We work for free! Give us a call. 250-512-1695. Justin Bedin
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North America’s Premier Provider
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Services Contractors
ATCO Wood Products, a leading Forest Products coPSan\ in tKe 6outKern ,nterior, is seeNing a Tuali¿ed millwright with a valid interprovincial Journeyman ticke. The ideal candidate will be a self starter with good interpersonal communication skills, and excellent millwright skills. Hours will vary and will include shift & weekend work.
Maintain and administer shop stock room and inventory levels to support maintenance activities
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Interior Exterior Design & Renovations
Call Norman Worsfold: 362-5564 • Cell 368-1850 Serving the community since 1980
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Receptionist We require an outstanding individual to be the face and voice of our dealership. Qualifications include a professional appearance, the desire to help others, basic accounting skills, knowledge of office procedures and the ability to manage a telephone switchboard. We need you to sweat the details, keep our office organized and please our customers. This is a full-time position with growth potential. Please submit you cover letter, resume and references to: Darlene Kalawsky, Vice President Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: darlene@kalawsky.com
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Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014
TRAIL (Sunningdale) 2bd., 1bth., basement, large carport, patio, workshop. Close to amenties. $184,900. 250-3641940
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 Sunningdale:2bdrm corner unit,TV cable & heat included & free use of washer and dryer. 250-368-3055 TRAIL: 1 bdrm suite, shared W/D, utils inc, $575/m Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca
OASIS BC very small community, 3bd mobile home available March 16th. $800+util. Non-Smoker. 403220-1066, 403-999-9041
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
Firewood/Fuel DRY LARCH/FIR, split and delivered, FULL cord. $250. 250-367-9538
Garage Sales GLENMERRY, 3530 Highway Drive. Sat. & Sun. Mar.15 & 16. 9am-1pm. ESTATE SALE.
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad
Houses For Sale 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
6PCE. QUEEN size bedroom suite. 250-368-5908
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Revenue Property Castlegar 6-plex plus commercial space for sale Income $5150/mth, Close to Tim Hortons & shopping asking $477,000 Cap rate 9% Call James 250-608-3930
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apt 900 sq ft. F/S, D/W, laundry on site, grassed fenced yard one parking stall per apt. Clean bright and quiet. Ground level N/S, N/P $725/mth + utilities,250-365-5070 leave msg 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
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Grand Forks Realty Ltd. TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 1bdrm w/d f/s, n/s n/p. $550/mo. Avail. Immed. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312
TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003
Suites, Lower BLUEBERRY, 1 Bdrm Bsmt suite, Private Entrance Unfurnished, F/S, N/P quiet non smoker, $475/mth + utilities, References please Call 250-365-7550
Townhouses
WANETA MANOR 1bdrm. $510./mo. N/S, N/P, senior oriented, underground parking. 250-368-8423
GLENMERRY TOWNHOUSE 3Bd., newer floor, windows, paint.$880.1-250-551-8807
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www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc
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250-364-1413 ext 206 Cars - Sports & Imports 2005 MAZDA 5, Red, 187,000kms. Loaded. Mounted snows. $7,450. 250-3641940
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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.
Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. How do you like that, British Columbia? This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits. That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just
$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries. Yikes! Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.” Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.
What’s going on here?
Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by:
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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 March 15 11am-1pm
340 Grandview Place, Genelle
2266 - 6th Avenue, Trail
STING NEW LI
1602 Kootenay Avenue, Rossland
STING NEW LI
#409 - 1510 Nickleplate Road, Rossland
$239,000
112 - 4th Street, Salmo
$109,000
1268 Pine Avenue, Trail
$879,000
$89,000
Move into this well-kept and super clean house! Features 2 bdrm on main and 2 up. Also on property is a large (20’ by 22’) shop with alley access. Price includes 5 appliances.
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!
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.
This 1 bdrm apartment has just been renovated. Featuring new floors, baseboards, kitchen, bathroom and fresh paint. At this price you can finally afford a vacation property, a great rental property or even an amazing place to live.
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.
This property is located in a busy section of downtown Trail on Pine Avenue, directly across the street from Ferarro foods. The property consists of a 50x100 foot vehicle parking area. Adjacent to a 2 storey 50x100 building.
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Mary M (250) 231-0264
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Art (250) 368-8818
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
439 Rossland Avenue, Trail
910 Tamarack Crescent, Genelle
3892 Dogwood Drive, Trail
Attention investors or business owners - Exciting opportunity - looking for a very solid commercial building - 5000 sq. ft. plus basements - updated mechanics with separate meters and central heal and A/C - Prime location in Downtown Trail - possible financing available.
Cozy 1 bdrm/2 bath home with newer appliances, laminate flooring, new hot water tank, and fresh paint. With 5% down, your mortgage payment could be $350 (3.59% 25 yr amort interest and terms subject to change).
Full package: 3 bdrm 2 bath on main, plus 1 bdrm 1 bath self-contained inlaw suite. 14x14 shop and 2 car garage, great storage and fully landscaped .51 acre flat lot.
3 bdrm/3 bath split-level home with new windows and doors, high efficiency furnace, hot water tank, heat pump and a/c unit. This home has been completely renovated and is ready to move in and enjoy!
Call Mark (250) 231-5591
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Terry A. (250) 231-1101
$159,000
$170,000
STING NEW LI
$69,900
1386 Cedar Avenue, Trail
$399,000
$370,000
Saturday March 15
No neighbours on both sides! This 2 bdrm, 1 bath house features large covered deck, enclosed porch and bright above grade basement. Call today! Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Affordable home with room for the whole family, quality construction, large rooms and great view! Lovingly maintained and tastefully decorated, this home offers excellent value! 3 bdrms/ 1.5 baths. Move in and enjoy! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153
Call Jodi 250-231-2331
9am - 1pm
$219,000
Tranquility awaits! You will love the open feel of this 3 bdrm , 1.5 bath home with beautiful new gourmet kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, and tons of upgrades. Call today!
$179,000
$299,900
Wonderfully updated home with 4 beds, 2.5 baths, new roof and more.
310 Sylvia Crescent, Trail
232 Simmonds Street, Warfield
948 Warren Lane, Trail
85 Forsythia Drive, Fruitvale
OPEN HOUSE
ICE NEW PR
$155,000
$299,000
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9480 Station Road, Trail
$599,000 Excellent spacious home situated in a park like surrounding with gardens and fruit trees. The shop, barn, fenced dog run with kennel, provide numerous opportunities to get away from the everyday challenges. There is ample space to handle several horses as well. Call today! Call Richard (250) 368-7897
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