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BIG BIKE ROLLS THROUGH TRAIL
BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
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The Heart & Stroke Big Bike rolled into Trail on Tuesday with groups representing a variety of local businesses and organizations joining together to raise money for the foundation. Pictured are the riders from the Teck Art ‘N Spoke.
Coyotes a cause for concern for Fruitvale resident BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
An Area A resident is fearful for her pet and now her children, too, since neighbourhood coyotes have made her property part of their hunting grounds. Living with wildlife is not new for Michelle Epp, whose home is on 11 acres outside of Fruitvale on the way to Nipkow Greenhouse. But in the past 11 years her and her husband Kirby have resided there, they’ve lost a small dog and cat to the coyotes and just last week the predators challenged their golden retriever. Epp is noticing more coyotes these days and is at a loss of how to move forward. “Usually we are vaguely aware of the coyotes existence, take whatever precautions we can, and go about our busy lives,”
ensures their dog “Sadie” is safe inside each night before heading to bed and when the kids (14-year-old Colten, Josh and 11-year-old Abby) play shinny in the carport, they go out in pairs. According to WildSafeBC’s website, coyotes mate in February and March and give birth to about five pups in April or May, which could explain why TRAIL TIMES FILE PHOTO Michelle Epp has been keeping Epp has noticed more prowlan eye on her dog since visiting ing in her neighbourhood. Both coyotes have taken other pets in males and females tend to their young until the pups have learnyears past. ed to hunt and fend for themshe said. “But when they are so selves. prevalent, like right now, and They are efficient hunters and they are coming right into our the bulk of their diet comes from front yard trying to take down small mammals but they will eat my docile, loyal golden retriever, birds, snakes, insects and berries their existence is at the forefront when the opportunity presents of everyone’s mind.” itself, the website continues. Their 12-year-old son Josh Urban coyotes have learned how
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to effectively hunt small pets and livestock and will make use of any garbage that is left unsecured. Over the years the Epps have made sacrifices to rid any attractants from their property, including giving up having geese (after several were taken by the coyotes), but regardless of what measures are taken the scavengers continue to roam their property. Recently a coyote attacked a deer in their neighbour’s backyard and though they managed to scare it off it was too late for the deer that had already bled out. “I’m the biggest animal lover in the world but I hate them,” admitted Epp. “The only time I wish I had a gun or even thought about owning a gun was because of them.” See LIBERAL, Page 3
A stand alone referendum could happen by late summer and give all Trail residents the opportunity to vote for or against the city borrowing money to build a walking bridge over a pipeline crossing at the south end of town. After a counter petition with over 1,200 signatures sunk the Columbia River Utilities/ Pedestrian Bridge Loan Bylaw through the alternative approval process Friday afternoon, Trail council voted to try another borrowing route during the Monday night meeting. “The regional construction of the pipe bridge must proceed irrespective of the city’s added involvement,” explained Michelle McIsaac, Trail’s corporate administrator. Considerable funds have been expended on the engineering to advance the project, she noted. “It should therefore be determined at referendum if the electorate approve the borrowing for the addition of the pedestrian walkway and other utilities.” Before the loan authorization is pushed to Trail’s 5,733 registered electors on the voters list, the bylaw requires approval from the province through Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Then, the voting must be held withing 80 days of approval, which is anticipated to be mid-to-late August. Generally referendums are held during election periods to expend costs, but with the new sewer interceptor line and pipe crossing set to begin this summer, the city’s chance to proceed with the pedestrian walkway as a joint venture with the regional district is coming down to the wire. “Once we move forward on the sewer line it is not possible to go back after and put a walking line on,” said Robert Cacchioni, See PIPE, Page 3
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Trail’s newest centenarian still happy and spry Happy Birthday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. “What she said repeatedly while I was growing up was, don’t waste food, don’t spend money on things you don’t need, save money and don’t overeat unless you are at my house,” chuckled son Stan Brost. Born Cecilia Hausauer on May 15, 1914 in Kronenthal Russia to a family of German immigrants, she remembers travelling by boat to Canada with her parents, four brothers and three sisters in 1928. “My father’s brother died in the war and he said my boys are not going to be killed,” said Neufeld (Brost). “‘I am out of here,’ he said, so we all came on a ship to a farm in Medicine Hat.” Jobs were scarce in 1930’s Alberta, so it was during that time Cecilia and first husband, Dave Brost, hopped a train to Trail in hopes of finding work at (then) Cominco. She said there
Mother of seven boys turns 100 on Thursday By Sheri Regnier Times Staff
Imagine living from a time when horse and buggy was the means of travel in a world captured in black and white photographs, to crossing the continent in a day via air and keeping up with family in colour and live over the Internet. Trail pioneer Cecilia Neufeld (Brost), has lived through it all and recounts much of her past with funny stories and easy laugh. “I’ve always been healthy,” she said. “I never needed to see a doctor or stay in the hospital,” added Neufeld (Brost). “Before I came here I was washing my walls and ceilings all by myself.” When the Silver City senior turns 100years old Thursday, the community is welcome to drop by Columbia View Lodge to wish the spry lady a
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Cecilia Neufeld (Brost) will be celebrating her 100 birthday Thursday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Columbia View Lodge. All are welcome to drop in for a visit with the centenarian who still enjoys her afternoon sweets. wasn’t much to the say, ‘There she goes “early to bed early to city back then, but again buying another rise” mantra when the smelter gave her house.’” she collapsed making husband a job and the Neufeld (Brost) breakfast. means to raise her lived in her own home She’s been a resibrood of seven boys. until she was 95, then dent at Columbia View Becoming a mother moved into an apart- Lodge for a few months of seven did not slow ment in East Trail, following a period of Cecilia down as she said son Stan. “Mainly recovery in the Trail worked long hours as because she couldn’t hospital. a babysitter to neigh- reach the top of the But when the bourhood families and windows or the walls young-at-heart senpursued her passion to clean them because ior blows out birthday of buying, renting and she was shrinking with cake candles this week, selling houses. age.” her one wish will be At one time, she Cecilia took great to get back to home owned 14 properties pride in cooking large and catch up on daily in the downtown and meals for 10 or more chores. “I’ve had a good life, West Trail area. family members until “One story is she last fall, when she suf- always liked to work would go traipsing fered her first-ever and I like kids,” she through town with medical set back, a said. “But I am ready to three kids in tow.” said stroke, the morning of go home. Right now, husband of nine years Nov. 19. Jacob Neufeld. “And The 99-year old that is what I care the neighbours would was living her lifelong about.”
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Job rate snapshot shows Kootenay region in a slump
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By Sally MacDonald Cranbrook Townsman
Unemployment in the Kootenays has risen to 7.9 per cent, just six months after it dipped to a B.C. low of 3 per cent. According to the BC Stats Labour Force Statistics report for the month of April, released on May 9, the Kootenay region has unemployment significantly higher than the provincial average of 5.8 per cent. The Kootenays are among the regions with the highest unemployment rate. The rate is highest in the Northeast region (8.6 per cent), followed by Abbotsford-Mission metropolitan area (8.1 per cent). Job hunting is easiest in Victoria, where the unemployment rate is 4.9 per cent, and in Kelowna, where it is 5.1 per cent. There are presently 67,700 people who are employed in the Kootenays, down from 79,600 in September 2013. That’s when the unemployment rate for the region was the lowest at 3 per cent. It has been steadily climbing since last fall, up to 4.8 per cent in November, 6.7 per cent in January, before hitting 7.8 per cent in March. In B.C. as a whole, there were 3,700 less people working in April than the previous month. But the unemployment rate stayed the same because 1,900 fewer people were participating in the job force. Jobs were lost in many sectors: goods-producing (14,000), accommodation and food services (11,800), professional, scientific and technical services (10,800), construction (7,400), finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (6,200), manufacturing (3,900), natural resources including forestry and mining (1,500), and agriculture (1,400). Weekly wages in B.C. are around the middle of the pack. In April, the average weekly wage rate was $885, the fifth highest in Canada after our neighbours in Alberta ($1,066), followed by Newfoundland ($940), Saskatchewan ($931) and Ontario ($907).
Coroner confirms identity of body found in river
The Nelson Star The BC Coroner’s Service confirmed a body recovered from the Columbia River near the Trail airport last month was that of a missing Slocan Park woman. Elena Popoff, 64, was last seen in the Trail area on April 15. RCMP said she had some appointments there but never returned home, which was unusual as she normally stayed in contact with friends and family. Her body was found three days later in a shallow shore area of the river about one kilometer from the airport. A vehicle was located nearby. Foul play has been ruled out.
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Liberal hunting season on coyotes FROM PAGE 1 Conservation officer Ben Beetlestone said his office doesn’t really get calls about coyotes, which they rarely deal with because unlike bears or cougars they generally don’t pose a threat to people. It can be difficult to trap them, he added, because foot-hold traps used to snag them could also trap any other wild animal or even household pet. Coyotes account for about 500 calls to the provincial Conservation Officer Service reporting line (RAPP) each year with pets and wild stock attacks as the primary cause for these calls. Only one human has been killed by a coyote in Canada and that was in Nova Scotia in 2009. “We don’t ignore coyote complaints but they rarely lead to the same out-
come as a bear that lives in town or a cougar,” said Beetlestone, noting the recent death of an Alberta woman killed by a black bear. “Coyotes might nip a person but they don’t kill people – bears and cougars kill people.” That said, Beetlestone said that there is a very liberal hunting season on coyotes that runs from September to March when just a regular hunting license is required, no special tag. Sharon Wieder, Rossland/Trail WildsafeBC community coordinator, agrees that there does seem to be a rise in the local coyote population. She recommends that residents keep pets close by at all times, especially at night, and that parents teach their children about coyote behaviour.
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She said kids should know the safety message: do not run, back away slowly, use a stick or similar object to keep the animal away, kick the head and ribs if it approaches aggressively and tell an adult right away if one is spotted. An adult male coyote will weigh on average 15 kilograms but because of the coyotes long and fluffy coat, they often appear to be much heavier than that. Doglike in appearance, they are distinguished by their large tail and twotoned coat. As with all wildlife encounters, residents are encouraged to call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1877-952-7277 but Wieder is also available for those with questions at 231-2751 or via email at rossland@ wildsafebc.com
Pipe crossing to proceed
FROM PAGE 1 Trail Coun. and chair of the East End Services (EES) sewerage committee. After exploring all possible options to connect the west end sewer line to the east side of the river, the pipe bridge, also called an aerial crossing, remains the most cost effective and safe way to replace the old utility line currently hanging on the Old Trail Bridge. “The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has been working with the City of Trail for two and a half years,” he said. “The focus of the Columbia River remains on an aerial crossing as a preferred crossing,” Cacchioni noted, reading from minutes of the April 28 EES sewerage committee meeting. Following recommendations by the City of Trail engineering department, specialized bridge engineering services of a Vancouver firm called Buckland & Taylor, the RDKB’s consultants, OPUS DaytonKnight, another Vancouver engineering company, and SNC Lavalin, the $4.5 million pipe crossing option is set to proceed this summer. Subject to final costs, regional sewer partners on councils in Rossland, Warfield and Trail have to approve the financing sometime this month, before writing the funding apportionment into a bylaw that is not subject to counter petition, explained Cacchioni. Trail will pay 62.5 per cent, or over $2.8 million towards the cost to build a structure across the river to support a new sewer line, Rossland will pay about $1.2 million and Warfield $564,000. “Once final costs are established by a second engineering firm to be absolutely clear, the RDKB loan authorization will be put forth,” he said. “Over this time frame the RDKB has been working with the City of Trail for a joint venture with walking portion of the bridge,” continued the councillor. “You cannot build the sewer line section and go back after and say, ‘Hang on, I want to put a walking bridge on.’ “Make no mistake, if we don’t proceed with this time sensitive choice, you will have a pipe crossing the Columbia River near the Old Bridge, and that’s all you will have.”
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Study suggests fixes for low turnout for municipal elections By Jeff Nagel
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Dismal voter turnout rates in municipal elections could be improved through new tactics to make voting easier and more topof-mind, a new study suggests. The report “Getting the Majority to Vote” by the Columbia Institute notes 70 to 80 per cent of eligible voters didn’t vote in the last civic elections in 2011 in most of B.C. Vancouver, with higher profile municipal politicians and well-funded campaigns, did the best among B.C.’s bigger cities with 34.6 per cent turnout. But Surrey’s turnout was 25.2 per cent and several other Metro Vancouver cities fared even worse, with mayors and councils elected on turnouts ranging from 21 to 25 per cent in Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam and on the North Shore. (See chart below story.) Report author
Norman Gludovatz recommends preregistration of teens while they’re still in high school in an attempt to develop life-long voting habits among youth, whose turnout is worse than older age groups. He also suggests handing out ‘I voted did you?’ stickers, recruiting celebrities to advocate for voting and even the use of incentives, like automatically entering voters in a lottery. “It is a real-world solution that has been proven to work,” the report says, citing a 10 per cent increase in turnout in a Norwegian city that gave away a travel voucher. Secure online voting and more advanced voting days are other potential ways to make it easier to cast a ballot, he added. “Popular culture already stimulates millions of people to vote online for programs such as Canadian Idol, and electronic voting
can use that existing learned practice and pop cultural tradition to help elect a local government.” Elections BC findings released in February recommended a slow and methodical exploration of Internet voting options, and cautioned there’s little evidence turnout will improve, even if the technical and security challenges can be overcome. The Columbia Institute report flags a number of reasons why municipal voter turnout has ebbed. Gludovatz notes local elections are complex, requiring voters to choose multiple candidates for mayor, city council and school board, unlike federal and provincial elections where voters pick just one candidate. It’s simpler in many other parts of Canada where a ward system means people vote to fill only one council seat in their area, not multiple councillors
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for the whole city. A growing number of people are feeling disconnected, particularly in fast-growing populations where newcomers have little or no social network, Gludovatz said. Many others haven’t developed the habit to vote or believe their vote won’t make a difference. Municipal elections also get less media coverage and resulting water cooler chat, he said. People who didn’t vote last time were more likely to speak a first language other than English, be young, lack higher education, move more frequently or have a low income. Some non-voters
are “highly cynical” about politics, but Gludovatz said many believe in democracy and care greatly about how they’re governed, adding it’s wrong to write them off as lazy, uncaring citizens. Many feel they should cast an informed vote, but find that difficult in civic elections with long lists of candidates. Gludovatz said in an interview the disparity between Metro Vancouver suburbs and Interior cities, which have better turnout around 30 per cent, may mainly reflect the rapid growth of urban areas, with more newcomers there who are slower to identify with their particular home municipality.
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The equivalent of 10 full-time jobs will be erased to help the school district close a $1-million funding gap next year. Okanagan Skaha trustees confirmed the cuts as part of the 2014-15 budget approved unanimously at their regular meeting Monday. Other reductions in supplies and services, plus the elimination of a $5,000 employee wellness program, will put next year’s operating budget at $54.2 million, down from $56 million this year. The budget shortfall has been attributed primarily to less government funding due to declining enrolment and increases in labour costs.
Full-time positions that will be eliminated include a delivery driver, vice-principal and maintenance worker, while there will be part-time reductions for other employees like custodians, secretaries and teachers. Five of the 10 cuts will be achieved through attrition. The lost jobs represent approximately one per cent of the school district’s total workforce and primarily target support staff. While the equivalent of 1.5 full-time jobs were added back into the budget following initial public consultations, the local head of the Canadian Union of Public Employees said the cuts will nonetheless be tough to take.
Lodge offers vacation in exchange for grizzly licence THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - B.C.’s Coastal First Nations hope a luxurious offer will encourage grizzly hunters to exchange gunsights for sightseeing. Spirit Bear Lodge, a First Nations-owned and operated facility near Klemtu, on the central coast, is offering an all-expenses-paid, five-night, guided bear-viewing experience to two hunters. In exchange for the trip, the selected hunters must agree to hand over their valid licence allowing them to bag a grizzly bear this year within Coastal First Nations territories. First Nations point to research showing bears in the region are worth more alive than they are dead. Heiltsuk Coastwatch Director William Housty hunts to feed his family, but says it is against anyone’s common values to kill for fun and he urges hunters to leave their guns behind and see grizzlies from a First Nations perspective. This year’s deadline for limited entry hunt licences expires later this month and eligible hunters interested in trading their licence for the bear viewing trip must contact Spirit Bear Lodge to be included in the random draw.
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Neighbours’ eyes lead to two-year driving ban for flouting law THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Licence-plate scanners may be the best tool for police to find prohibited drivers, but it was old-fashioned tattling by neighbours that got a driver off the road for two years. Gerry Kruks of Scotch Creek, B.C., pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of driving while prohibited. “There’s not a heavy police presence (in North Shuswap) to monitor drivers,” Crown lawyer Chris Balison told provincial court in Kamloops. “It’s no secret he’s bound by driving prohibitions.” Residents saw the retired heavy-equipment operator driving last year and reported him to police. Kruks, 75, has been convicted three times of driving while impaired. He has also been handed driving bans under immediate roadside-prohibition laws. Balison said that despite that record, Kruks has not been convicted in the past for driving while prohibited. The Crown asked for $3,000 in fines and a five-year driving ban. Defence lawyer Kevin Church argued for a lesser driving ban, in the one- to two-year range. Provincial court Judge Stella Frame told Kruks that if he drives again, he will be going to jail. “You can’t continue to drive because you live in an isolated area and thumb your nose at the law,” she said. Frame handed Kruks a $3,000 fine and two-year driving ban.
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THE CANADIAN PRESS 113,000 on Tuesday - and the OTTAWA - Employment seven million hits it receives Minister Jason Kenney says each month as evidence of its there are no job postings rousing success. languishing on the federal The job bank also plays government’s online job a critical role in Canada’s bank that are older than six embattled temporary foreign months - even workers pro“The typical though the site gram. The rules is strewn with require wouldmaximum ads that are be employers to posting is almost a year post ads seeking 30 days.” old or older. Canadian work“The typical ers for four weeks Jason Kenney maximum postbefore they apply ing period is 30 to hire tempordays,” Kenney said this week ary foreign workers. in the House of Commons. What’s more, the gov“We only extend it beyond ernment relies in part on that if employers ask for job bank data to determine an extension for up to six what regions of the country months maximum, after are clamouring for labour. which the postings expire.” It also uses the job bank to While the jobs themselves point employment insurance have certainly expired, the recipients to openings. postings remain on the job But across Canada, there bank, counted as part of the are postings on the site for total number of openings jobs in dozens of communcurrently being advertised ities that have long since on the site. been filled. They include Kenney often cites the tens ads for food servers, pipeof thousands of jobs posted line engineers, auto mechon the job bank - more than anics and retail sales clerks,
CALGARY - It’s a battle that sometimes pits families against non-parents - should children be allowed in restaurants? A Calgary eatery has come up with a unique solution by rewarding parents with well-behaved children. Over the weekend, a photo posted on the website Reddit showed a bill that Carino Bistro handed out to a family with a toddler, which included a $5 discount for “wellbehaved kids.” The photo has since been shared widely on social media, much to the surprise of owner Toshi Karino. He says the discount has been handed out for about a year now, but staff don’t draw attention to it and most people don’t even notice. Karino says he came up with the idea as a way to say thanks to families who enjoy their meal together, instead of arguing or spending their time glued to things like mobile devices. “We only have a 35-seat restaurant, it’s pretty small, and between the tables it’s close together,” he explains. “We want to show some appreciation for the kids and parents, if they don’t make (other diners) uncomfortable.” Karino wonders if things will change now that the discount has gone public. “If customers feel unhappy when we don’t give them the discount for the kids, we are concerned about that,” he says. “Maybe we’ll have to think of something different.” He’s musing over the idea of giving a discount to couples who are enjoying their dinner technology-free, for example, in hopes of staving off the Instagram-crazed foodies who spend more time photographing their food than savouring it.
ment company, has 103 jobs advertised on the site for positions across the country. Randstad, another Torontobased recruitment firm that has offices across the country, has more than 2,000 listings on the site. Many of those listings were posted more than six months ago. An official at Noramtec said Tuesday it was possible even the old listings were still active, but added she wasn’t sure. A Randstad official didn’t immediately return calls. A spokesman for Employment and Social Development Canada said last week that it’s up to employers to remove the postings after they’ve been filled. The latest headache for Kenney’s department comes as the Bank of Canada releases a study suggesting Canada’s jobs recovery since the global economic downturn has not been as strong as the unemployment rate would suggest.
Canada changing oil tanker regulations THE CANADIAN PRESS SAINT JOHN, N.B. - The federal government introduced new measures Tuesday to strengthen its oilspill response plan in advance of key decisions on proposed pipelines that would see a sharp spike in tanker traffic off British Columbia’s coast if they are approved. But under the proposed changes, Ottawa stopped short of adopting a recommendation from an expert panel that potential polluters should face unlimited liability in the case of an oil spill from one of their tankers. Instead, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said
Baby names follow fiction THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - Alberta parents looking for something different to name their babies took a turn toward science fiction and fantasy in 2013. The medieval fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” contributed the names Arya (AHR’yah), Sansa and Daenarys (deh-NAIR’-ihs) for girls, and Tyrion, Theon and Martell for boys. “The Hunger Games” may have provided inspiration for babies named Peeta, Cato, Rue and Primrose. Liam remained the favourite on the Top 10 list of more traditional boy names, but Olivia edged out Emma among girl names.
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many of them posted on the job bank by private sector job-listing companies like Workopolis. Ads for jobs at government agencies and departments are among those that often remain on the site for more than six months. An ad seeking veterinarians in cities across Canada for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been up for more than a year. The agency said they were “continuous intake” openings that were still available in some cities. National Defence has several listings, particularly in the Maritimes, that were posted more than a year ago. They include ads for a painter and shipwright in Halifax that have since been filled. Fisheries and Oceans also have job listings on the site that are a year old. Certain companies seem particularly lax about removing their postings. Noramtec Consultants, a Toronto-based recruit-
the government will remove the existing liability limit of $161 million under ShipSource Oil Pollution Fund. The full amount for a single accident will be made available from the fund, which the government says currently stands at about $400 million. “With these changes, Canada will have the most robust and comprehensive liability and compensation system for spills from ships anywhere in the world,” she said in Saint John, N.B. “We want to make sure that if there is a spill ... that it is not the Canadian taxpayer, that it is the polluter
who pays at the end of the day.” She added that up to $1.6 billion would be available in compensation and to cover damages in the event of a spill through the ship owners’ insurance, and domestic and international funds. Raitt added though that if all of those funds have been exhausted, Ottawa would provide compensation and then recover the money from the industry through a levy. The government is also creating new “response planning partnerships” in four areas across the country, including southern B.C., the Bay of
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The unemployed will always be with us
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esides flowers, Vancouver is blossoming with help wanted signs in the windows of restaurants and stores this spring. While it’s not surprising that the retail and food services sectors are looking for help, it is surprising that they seem to be having trouble filling their positions at this time of year. College and university terms, after all, have just ended and one would expect that there would be many students looking for summer work. So why the help wanted signs? One reason might be demographic, with not enough young people or others to fill these jobs. That’s called a labour shortage. But talking about a shortage of labour has now become very contentious. But according to Statistics Canada B.C. has an unemployment rate of 5.8 per cent with 142,000 people looking for work.
These numbers are not historically high and unemployment has been falling. Nevertheless, 142,000 is a lot of people looking for work. In Canada, the unemployment rate is 6.9 per cent, with 1.3 million people looking for work. Another reason might be that the unemployed might not have the skills to do the jobs. But the vacancies we’re talking about here are entry level retail and food service positions where any skills needed can be learned on the job. A further, often mentioned, reason is that the pay in those jobs is too low to make it worthwhile for Canadians to put in the hours. All it would take to fill those jobs, the reasoning goes, is an increase in wages. There is undoubtedly some truth to this reasoning. But just as workers have a reservation wage below which they are not willing to work, employers
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have a wage above which they cannot continue to offer the job. An employer cannot pay someone more money than her work is generating for the business and still stay in business. Revenue for the business must cover all costs including wages, and revenue is limited by how much people are willing or able to pay for the good or service offered. This places an upper limit on how much wages can be raised. The suggested solutions to the labour shortage are as contentious as
the question of whether or not we actually have one. Employers see one solution in the use of foreign workers. But others see this as taking jobs away from Canadian, even though employers are monitored to insure that they are meeting the basic labour standards of wages and working conditions and that they have unsuccessfully sought Canadians to fill their positions. Employers have also decried the use of employment insurance and other income support programs when there are unfilled jobs available. They feel this makes it too easy for people to remain idle and is a bad use of tax dollars. If such transfers were reduced, they believe, it would be easier to fill jobs. Not surprisingly, many workers argue against this solution. There is no magic bullet that will insure that everyone has a job and that all vacancies are
filled. Some people may have to take less than their ideal job if they want to be employed, while employers may have to improve wages and working conditions to get and keep staff. All of us may face higher prices and less choice for what we consume if a lack of labour limits business. But drastic solutions, such as banning all foreign workers or eliminating employment insurance, should be avoided by governments. Extreme voices from either side need to be ignored. In the end, while every effort must be made to match jobs with available people and people with available jobs, there will always be some vacant jobs and some unemployed people. This is how the real world works. Troy Media BC’s Business columnist Roslyn Kunin is a consulting economist and speaker and can be reached at www.rkunin.com.
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No train rides for Beaver Valley May Days Unfortunately there will be no train rides at the Beaver Valley May Days on the 24th of May this year. An unforeseen increase in insurance costs has made it prohibitive. So the Beaver Valley May
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Otherwise it will be business as usual during the Beaver Valley May Days 23rd to 25th May. Juris Harlamovs Beaver Valley May Days Society Fruitvale
id he just blink? I tions are held.” think he did. As for Putin’s request that Only one week ago, the separatists call off their Russian President referendum on independence, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman they rejected it the next day. said that in the present cir- Russian agents have been heavcumstances he regarded the ily involved in orchestrating presidential election scheduled the seizure of government by the Ukrainian buildings in government in eastern Ukraine Kiev for May 25 from the start, as “absurd”. Last so it’s hard to Wednesday, howbelieve that he ever, Putin concouldn’t get the ceded that the separatists to election could be cancel the ref“a move in the erendum if he right direction.” really tried. And GWYNNE Putin also though he has said that he was promised to pull going to pull his troops back back the 40,000 from Ukraine’s World Affairs Russian troops border, they who have been have not actualdoing “military exercises” ly begun to move yet. close to Ukraine’s eastern borNobody can read Putin’s der. He even asked the heavily mind, but there is reason to armed pro-Russian separatists suppose that his change of tone in Ukraine’s eastern provinces might be genuine, because he of Donetsk and Luhansk, who is saying he will do exactly have seized government build- what level-headed strategic ings in a dozen eastern cities, advisers in his entourage would to postpone the referendum be urging him to do. on independence or unificaIf this confrontation contion with Russia that they had tinues down the road it has scheduled for this Sunday. been travelling recently, it will So a lot of people hope that hurt Russian interests, and he has decided to call off the even his own political interconfrontation. Maybe he has, ests, a lot. but you have to read the fine Putin has little to gain from print. a local victory in Ukraine. What Putin actually said Seizing the country’s eastern about the presidential elections provinces would simply land that the government in Kiev Moscow with the permanent has called for the 25th was less job of spending a great deal of than enthusiastic: “I would like money to support an industrial to stress that... while they are museum. And taking control a move in the right direction, of all of Ukraine might lead to [they] will not decide anything a long counter-insurgency war if all the citizens of Ukraine fail against Ukrainian nationalists. to understand how their rights The next round of Western are protected after the elec- sanctions will really hurt the
Russian economy, and that would undermine Putin’s political popularity at home. And if it really turns into a new Cold War, Russia would lose far faster than it did last time. The Russian Federation has only half the population of the old Soviet Union, and considerably less than half the industrial resources and technological prowess of that former superpower. It would make sense for Putin to end this confrontation: he has already taken Crimea, and that is victory enough. Russian-speakers are not at risk in Ukraine, and never have been. Ukraine is not going to join NATO or the European Union no matter who wins the elections on 25 May. Neither organisation would let them in. But he can’t just throw his cards on the table and walk away: he has to save face. That may be enough to explain why his statements and actions this week have been shrouded in a good deal of ambiguity. Alternatively, he may just not be listening to his advisers, or they may be too intimidated to tell him what they really think, in which case he hasn’t really changed course and all this talk is a ploy to gain time. But Putin has been running Russia for fourteen years, and in all that time he has not made a major strategic error. He is not stupid, and he has shown no signs of being delusional. My guess is that he has decided to shut the confrontation down. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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PEOPLE OBITUARIES MUIRHEAD, MURIEL – Oct. 23, 1914 – Nov. 19, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 25th, at Northview Golf & Country Club, 6857 – 168th St., Surrey, starting at 11:00 am. A reception to follow. *** FISHER, JOHN COPLAND “JACK” – May 7, 2014. Rossland Light Opera Players Company in the sky acquires its newest cast member,” Jack Fisher.” Jack was born May 9 1932 in Glasgow Scotland and he would like everyone to know that he did not pass away, he died. As to the why he would want you to know that difference, well it was his love of the English language. After all, he was the editor of the Trail Daily Times. At the age of 21 Jack embarked upon an adventure that took him from his native Scotland all the way to Rossland, BC. Having grown up in Rossland; we the family are so glad his adventure took him here. Jack wanted everyone to know that his most treasured activity was that of a good walk spoiled, “golf”, “really, we didn’t know that Jack”. RLOP was right behind the golf and to that Jack was involved in over 50 RLOP productions in one way or the other. He directed, “My Fair Lady” and “Oklahoma” to name a couple and he played characters like that of Bill Sykes and Lazer Wolf. Jack lived long enough to see the publication of, “RLOP’s The First 60 Years” which he co-authored and during this last year gave him a great sense of pride and joy. Jack coached and refereed soccer for many a Rossland boy including 3 of his own (brave man) for over 30 years. Jack spent time volunteering in between the sin bin at many Rossland Junior Warrior hockey games. He also served the city of Rossland as an Alderman. In his retirement he took up his passion of bicycle racing by participating in many BC Senior Games with family cheering him on as he rode by. Jack was predeceased by his sister Lesley (1958) and his son David (1986) and survived by his sister Margaret (Bruce), Patsy Fisher and Lloyd Price his two sons Sandy (Vivian) and Rob(Lisa) his seven grandchildren Jesse, Kirk, Mitchell, Allysha, Jeremy(Jordan), Zoe and Diego and his three greatgranddaughters, Gabriella, Paetyn and Chloe. Upon Jack’s request there will be no service. So that leaves it up to all of us to celebrate Jack’s life each in our own way. We, the family, will celebrate Jack’s life by bringing his ashes home to Rossland this summer and from there we will hike up the best ski hill in the land “Red Mountain” and place his ashes alongside his son David’s, his brother-inlaw Tom’s, PJ Mooney’s and Kevin Bryan’s. Then it will be off to the Miners Hall to attend an RLOP production which has been our summertime family tradition. Jack would like you to know that by donating either your time or money to RLOP or attend an upcoming RLOP production would be a great way to celebrate his life. For all you golfing buddies there is no better way to celebrate than to head out onto the course on a nice sunny day for a round of 18 then back to the clubhouse for a sandwich, a cool mug and toast a drink to dad. We believe that as this very moment, Babs, George and the whole RLOP Company in the sky is pressing dad for part in their upcoming production that is if they can find him on the golf course. As Dad says, “The show must go on.”
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Over $9,000 was donated by the Rossland Health Care Auxiliary to purchase equipment for the Operating Room and Pacemaker Clinic at KBRH. Joan Hanson, RHA president (left), and Angeline McCaskill, RHA treasurer (center) present the cheque to Lisa Pasin, director of development KBRH Health Foundation. The KBRH Health Foundation thanks all those who volunteer and shop at the Rossland Thrift Store.
FARLEY MOWAT
Love of nature celebrated at service
THE CANADIAN PRESS PORT HOPE, Ont. Family members and friends remembered Farley Mowat as an impassioned writer and nature lover on Tuesday at a private funeral for the internationally beloved author of classics including “Owls in the Family” and “Never Cry Wolf.” Outside the church, Justin Mowat - the writer’s 18-year-old grandson said the service was “very respectful, very peaceful, exactly how I’m sure Grandpa Farley would have liked it.” In addition to penning over 40 books, Mowat was a staunch defender of the environment and wildlife, a quality that was top of mind for the mourners at St. Mark’s Anglican Church. “There’s actually a tree right over there that he stopped us @ one time when we were down here on a walk, and he stopped and he patted it and he told us that every time he walked by this tree with his dog he would pat the tree and he would hold onto it and
the tree would talk to him,” recalled Justin Mowat of Palgrave, Ont., who spoke at the service. “I knew - whether he was joking or not - that it was very evident that he had a very strong connection with nature, and that really brought that out.” Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was among those who attended the service at the quaint white church, held under cloudy skies in this small, picturesque community about 100 kilometres east of Toronto. For the past few decades, Mowat divided his time between Port Hope and Cape Breton, N.S. “We lost one of the best,” said Firooz Hooshmandi, a Port Hope resident who stood outside the church. “I respect him. I’ve read all his books.” Suzanne Camm, a neighbour of Mowat’s who also stood outside, said the author was very low key and approachable. “Every morning at about six, 6:15 a.m., he was walking down the street with his
dog and everyone knew if you wanted to have a conversation with Farley, get up early and get out and he’d be out there strolling,” she said. “He was always the life of the party. He was just a fun man. You didn’t bother him when he was at home, particularly in the morning, because you knew he was writing. But if he was out he was approachable, particularly if he had a dog. I mean, I think he loved dogs more than he loved people. He really, really loved animals.” Mowat died last week at age 92. From the time he was 13, he was fiercely dedicated to writing about the natural world and became an outspoken champion of various environmental and social issues. He called Canada’s treatment of aboriginals “abominable,” said the seal hunt was “perhaps the most atrocious single trespass by human beings against the living world that’s taking place today,” and felt hunts in general were “symbolic
of the massive destruction that we’ve visited upon life.” Mowat said he was lucky to be able to combine his two passions: writing and nature, calling it “the only subject I really want to write about.” Justin Mowat said he spoke during the service about how his grandfather taught him “about passion and how to drive yourself and always ask questions and seek the answers.” “I actually had a very nice conversation with him the last time I saw him about that, about passion, and he told me that he’d like to say that he tried his best in life,” he said. “But then he stopped, he corrected himself and he said that he’d like to say that he succeeded in life - he did everything he wanted to do, he succeeded to himself and to others and that he can now die happy.” Following the service, Mowat’s ashes were interred at a cemetery beside the church, which is also the resting place of former governor general Vincent Massey.
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Over the Easter weekend, members of the Kate Shaw School of Highland Dance attended the annual Kimberly-Cranbrook Dance competition and workshop. Posing in their Jig competition costume are (from the left) Emily Ashton (first), Sierra Matheson (fourth), and Cara Haggarty (first, third and fourth). The juniors danced in the morning,with many bringing home medals. Next up is the Trail Caledonian Highland Dance competition on Saturday at the Trail Memorial Centre.
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and gardening is a perfect way to tie in valuable lessons like patience - as they wait for vegetables to grow, responsibility - as they take over watering duties and the value of healthy eating – as children are often more enthusiastic about trying vegetables they have grown themselves. Gardening doesn’t necessarily require a plot of land or hours of weeding. Gardening can happen in containers on a balcony or patio. In fact, many garden plants such as herbs, lettuce, radishes, and tomatoes do very well in containers. Raised beds can eliminate the need for weeding and are great for compact spaces. Try the square foot garden method and give your child a square of their own to care for. This popular method teaches gardening skills without being over-
whelming. Watching a plant grow from a seed is like magic for young children, but slow germination rates can be trying for even the most patient child. Plant a mixture of seeds and potted plants to help keep their interest. Sunflowers and beans are fast growing plants from seed. When my son was in preschool, he started a sunflower from a seed and was absolutely amazed at how tall it grew; he was so proud to share the seeds with all of his little friends. If you lack suitable space to garden at home, consider renting a plot at a community garden. Involving your kids in a community garden exposes them to an amazing variety of vegetables grown by many different gardeners. Kids and parents involved with community gardens also benefit from the wis-
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The Trail Mixed Soccer League season is underway as the Maglio FC took to the pitch at Mazzochi Park in Fruitvale against the Flying Steam Shovel on Monday. Check out the action, as the six-team league plays every Monday and Wednesday at fields in Rossland, Trail, Castlegar, and Fruitvale.
Oil Kings win WHL championship
By Times Staff Oil Kings website . “We had them back Montrose’s Luke Bertolucci and the home and being down 2-0 in our buildEdmonton Oil Kings captured the Ed ing and the guys did a great job and the Chynoweth Cup on Monday beating the Luke Bertolucci goal was just inspiraPortland Winterhawks 4-2 in tional and then we came back.” Game 7 to win the Western Oil Kings forward Mitch Hockey League title at Veteran’s Moroz nearly scored from a Memorial Coliseum in Portland. tough angle but the puck was For the second time in three kept out by goaltender Brendan years the Oil Kings eliminated Burke, who made his first start the Winterhawks and hoisted of the WHL final. the WHL championship Cup. Portland scored on the ensuBertolucci, a former Trail ing rush. Oliver Bjorkstrand’s Smoke Eater, had a great playoff shot found twine above the scoring six goals and pitching in blocker of goaltender Tristan with three assists, and a stellar Jarry at 4:42 of the opening Luke plus-8 rating for the Oil Kings period. bertolucci that included an assist on the After killing off a penalty at fourth goal in the final match. the start of the second period, Down 2-0 in the series, the Oil Kings the Oil Kings would even things up. rebounded and won three straight to Moroz scooped up the puck in the slot take the lead heading into Game 6. and went five-hole on Burke for the A huge breakaway goal in Game 3 by equalizer. Bertolucci, 19, served as an inspirational The Oil Kings took the lead at 9:02 moment for the team as the diminutive of the middle frame courtesy of a shortscorer got up after being pushed to the handed goal by Lazar. Reid Petryk was in ice by Portland’s Mathew Dumba and the box for roughing when Mads Eller buried the breakaway chance. set up Lazar with a drop pass and the Oil “They were starting their celebrations King sniped it far side of Burke. when we were down 2-0 and I think that Forty seconds later the Oil Kings really motivated our group,” Edmonton would increase their lead to two. Petryk head coach Derek Laxdal said on the put a great move on Burke from in tight
and went forehand-backhand for a pretty goal and the 3-1 lead. The Oil Kings surged to a threegoal lead at 17:17 of the middle frame. Portland defenceman Mathew Dumba fell to the ice allowing Edmonton to gain the blue line on a 3-on-1 rush. Bertolucci found Eller with a pretty saucer pass over the lunging defenceman’s stick and Eller’s one-timer found the back of the net. The Winterhawks would close the gap to two with just over three minutes to play in the third period on the power play, but that’s as close as Portland would get, as the Oil Kings would be crowned champions. In Game 6, the Oil Kings watched two three-goal leads disappear in their 6-5 overtime loss, but were relentless in the third period on Monday night, staying on the attack, and holding the lead despite being outshot 15-6 in the final frame, and 32-29 on the night. “To win two games in their building says a lot about our hockey club,” added Laxdal. “We earned it. We definitely earned this series and we earned the title.” Edmonton will now play in the Memorial Cup starting May 16 in London, Ont.
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By Times Staff The Vernon Vipers bounced back from an opening game loss at the Royal Bank Cup tournament at Kal Tire Place in Vernon Monday with a 6-4 win over the Yorkton Terriers. Colton Sparrow scored a hat trick as the Vipers jumped out to a five-goal second-period lead and eventual 6-4 win over the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champion. Sparrow had the lone goal of the first and had one of the three the Vipers scored in a 41 second span to open the second period. Game MVP Liam Coughlin connected on the powerplay to ignite the fireworks 51 seconds into the session. Brett Mulcahy scored 17 seconds later and Sparrow made it 4-0 just 24 seconds after that. Michael McNicholas made it 5-0 for the host side before Brett Boehm got the Terriers on the board with 4:28 to go in the second. “Sparrow’s been a guy who I’ve leaned on all year long,” Vipers coach Jason Williamson told the Vernon Morning Star. “He’s obviously brought his A game in the playoffs. There are certain players that you know are going to rise above everything and he was a guy, once we set off in the playoffs, we knew he’d he better, playing with that energy and jam he has. I’ve just gotta get him on the ice as much as I can because when he’s on the ice, good things happen. This probably matters more to him than anyone in that locker room, or anyone in this tournament.” Yorkton rattled off three more in the third to get within one but Sparrow finished his hat trick in the final minute of regulation to afford Vernon some breathing space at the end. Castlegar’s Ryan Renz made an early exit for the Vipers after getting penalized for a hit to the head midway through the second period. Austin Smith made 40 saves in the Vernon crease, as the Terriers outshot the Vipers 44-33. Vernon’s next game goes today against Manitoba’s Dauphin Kings at 7 p.m. at Kal Tire Place.
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Women’s 5,000 metre Results - Women 8 and Under 1 198 O’Hearn-Stone, Jil Teck 28:39 2 103 DeWitt, Ashlyn Trail 28:40 3 228 Anderson, Abigail Celgar 28:57 Women 9-11 1 211 Shields, Daya Trail 26:28.00 3 2 111 Teasdale, Abbe Fruitvale 30:59.00 7 3 167 Amantea, Maya Teck 34:25 Women 12-15 1 174 Chan, Maggie Teck 29:09 2 165 Bell, Dani Teck 29:37 3 196 Haines, Camryn Unattached 30:32 Women 16-19 1 224 Kutzner, Lenelle Trail 24:19.00 2 2 184 Brown, Hunter Teck 31:32 3 116 Murdoch, Leslie Trail 32:23 Women 20-29 1 101 Armour, Justine Rossland 26:33 2 55 Priddy, Michelle Trail 27:27 3 188 Venard, Tessa Celgar 27:43 Women 30-39 1 181 Hope, Amber Teck Metals Ltd 24:25 2 135 McKenzie, Melanie Fruitvale 24:41 3 220 Kehoe, Megan Castlegar 26:36 Women 40-49 1 217 Brych, Barbara Nelson 20:04 2 215 Everton, Nicola Nelson 21:43 3 213 Crispin, Julie Rossland 23:48 Women 50-59 1 147 Townsend, Carol S.D. 20 33:53 2 193 Mackay, Fiona Celgar 34:22. 3 115 Jones, Colleen Trail 35:46. Results - Women 60+ 1 53 Martin, Mary Trail 34:11. 2 60 Wallace, Debbie Trail 34:23 3 226 Gustafson, Cindy Castlegar 37:08.
Women’s 10,000 metre Women 20-29 1 123 Zimmer, Alison Castlegar 48:54 2 141 Kwan, Katrina North Van 54:39. 3 195 Oberg, Melanie Teck 58:54 Women 30-39 1 161 Johnson, Heather Teck 42:01. 2 230 Anderson, Rebecca Castlegar 45:07. 3 126 Price, Shannon Trail 48:20. Women 40-49 1 231 Miles, Anne Unattached 48:07. 2 159 Bell, Louiza Teck 48:56. 3 208 Krebbens, Elizabeth 53:56. Women 50-59 1 214 Perkins, Betty North Van 50:58. 2 236 Dunsmore, Laura Nelson 1:01:01. Women 60+ 1 122 Sylvest, Denise Castlegar 51:49.
Men’s 5,000 metre Men 8 & Under 1 202 Morrison, Calvin Trail 25:39 2 156 Simm, Nathan SD 20 28:36 3 130 Chartres, Sam Trail 32:01 Men 9-11 1 137 Chartres, Harry Trail 25:01. 2 105 DeWitt, Brayden Trail 26:25. 3 203 Johnson, Owen Unattached 27:27. Men 12-15 1 108 Hartleb, Ian Castlegar 24:53. 2 186 Bellamy, R Zellstoff Celgar 27:08 3 117 Armishaw, Willie Fruitvale 27:37. Men 16-19 1 187 Croutea, Joel Celgar 32:24. 2 144 Russell, Casey SD 20 35:24. Men 20-29 1 223 Swift, Chris Castlegar 20:47 2 150 Vlanich, Danny SD 20 29:59 Men 30-39 1 172 Zahn, Michael Teck 19:00
2 197 Gora, Jason Teck 22:16 3 59 Podovennikoff, Den Castlegar 22:37. Men 40-49 1 192 Spencer, Scott Celgar 22:02 2 136 Chartres, Kevin Trail 24:51 3 191 Bellamy, Josh Celgar 27:05 Men 50-59 1 170 Kacsinko, Frank Teck 31:36 2 173 Johnson, Glenn Teck 31:52. 3 65 King, Bill Fruitvale 36:19 Men 60+ 1 210 Ackerman, Eric Teck 36:12 Men’s 10,000 metre Men 13-15 1 139 Yorston, Matthew Fruitvale 47:3 Men 16-19 1 241 Davisdon, Scott Trail 49:03 1 251 Lucchini, Jake Trail 49:03 3 250 Martin, Craig Trail 49:04 Men 20-29 1 216 Tremblay, Jed Montrose 40:56 2 871 Fleming, Lukas Teck 47:38 3 249 Dixon, Ryan Trail 49:04 Results - Men 30-39 1 143 Hendriks, Mike SD 20, 37:01 2 868 Cain, Dallas Teck 42:46 3 849 Tiessen, David Teck 45:35 Men 40-49 1 158 Miller, Rick Teck Metals Ltd 46:23 2 162 Dedemus, Brian Teck 48:31 3 164 Goertzen, Kim Teck 49:15 Men 50-59 1 160 Kent, Chris Teck 45:05 2 142 Blank, Kirk SD 20 49:14. 3 119 Ankenbauer, Martin Castlegar 52:37 Men 60+ 1 163 VanBeek, Bill Teck 48:11 2 120 Schmutz, Mark Fruitvale 53:14. 3 209 Kenham, Kenyon Rossland 56:49
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THE CANADIAN PRESS BROSSARD, Que. Coach Michel Therrien liked what he saw in Nathan Beaulieu’s first NHL playoff game. The 21-year-old defenceman assisted on a Max Pacioretty goal and was plus-2 on the night in the Montreal Canadiens’ 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal. Beaulieu is expected back in the lineup for the decisive Game 7 on tonight in Boston. “What I like about Nathan is his speed and his poise with the puck, his ability to move the puck,” Therrien said Tuesday. “We understand we put him in a
tough position, his first game in the NHL in the playoffs, but it’s a process. “He’s been with us at times this season and he’s working really hard with the black aces. For the last week, we’ve been thinking about when will be the right time. We didn’t have any fear to put him out there because we know the kid’s got character and he’s got speed and moves the puck and is capable to compete.” Beaulieu is the third player to skate in the left defence position on the third pairing, beside veteran Mike Weaver, in these playoffs. Francis Bouillon
played in a first-round sweep of Tampa Bay and the first two games of the Boston Series. Then they opted for greater size in Douglas Murray for three games before going with the skilled but untested rookie. Beaulieu, drafted 17th overall in 2011, played 17 games after three call-ups from AHL Hamilton this season and had two assists. In 23 regular season
NHL games over the past two campaigns, he has no goals and four assists. The six-foot-one 185-pound native of Strathroy, Ont., and 2011 Memorial Cup winning Saint John Sea Dog, was on the ice when Lars Eller opened the scoring 2:11 into Game 6 and then made a stretch pass that sent Pacioretty in for the Canadiens’ second goal in the middle period.
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Slocan receives support to withdraw from regional parks, recreation
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The Village of Slocan appears to have enough support from neighbouring local governments to withdraw from regional parks and recreation services. The village has told the Regional District of Central Kootenay it “cannot justify any balanced rationale” to remain in the services given the financial challenges it faces with the loss of tax revenue from its sawmill, which is being demolished. However, getting out of the parks service requires the approval of two-thirds of the participants, which also include Silverton, New Denver, and rural Area H. Withdrawing from recreation needed the consent of Area H alone. New Denver village council unani-
mously opposed Slocan’s request to withdraw from parks, but Silverton and rural director Walter Popoff offered their support. “I believe it is fundamentally and morally wrong to deny a municipality or an electoral area the right to participate or not participate in an RDCK service,” Popoff wrote in an April 29 letter to the regional district, included with a board agenda released Thursday. “Therefore I have no objection to the Slocan Village request. However I do have a concern about the
financial viability of the service [and] would recommend that [the] RDCK board pursue sustainable funding from the province for our electoral area parks.” Popoff also supported Slocan’s withdrawal from regional recreation, but is asking for the development of a parks and recreation master plan for the valley. If Slocan goes, it will mean a loss of about $3,000 in year to the parks service, which looks after the Rosebery parklands, Galena Trail, Bigelow Bay Park, Winlaw
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Nature Park, and the new Crescent Valley Beach Park. Silverton and New Denver will be expected to pay $200 more per year each, while Area H will pick up $2,600 more. Without Slocan, Area H will pay $100,000 per year for recreation, up from about $94,500. If approved, the changes would take effect in 2015. The matter will be dealt with at Thursday’s board meeting, where staff is recommending they prepare a bylaw amendment to remove Slocan from the two services.
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productive lives. That’s the message from six-time Canadian Olympic medallist Clara Hughes, who is cycling across Canada to raise awareness. Hughes, who won medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics and was Canada’s flag bearer for the 2010 Vancouver Games, will be stopping in Grand Forks on May 23 and staying overnight. Boundary Mental health and Substance Use Services, Grand Forks Recreation and other community stakeholders are planning a big event for Hughes’ stopover. She will giving a presentation at Gyro Park when she arrives, which is expected to be around 3:30 p.m. Mountain FM radio, Interior Health and other organizations will have booths set up. Also speaking will be Mayor Brian Taylor, Suzanne Lee (team leader of Boundary Mental Health and Substance Use Services), Ian Mitchell and special guest speaker Debra Cozza. Hughes’ Big Ride began on March 14 and will see her ride 12,000 kilometres around Canada visiting 95 communities in 110 days as she raises awareness about mental health and advocates for positive, longterm change in the way Canadians perceive mental illness.
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Deer education Elk Valley garbage could be headed to Cranbrook begins in schools By Nicole Obre Fernie Free Press
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While Kimberley City Council decided not to commit any further funds to deer management this year, they have set aside some funds for education. Education is one of the key parts of the city’s deer management strategy as set out by the Urban Deer Committee. The target group for the current education program is pre-school through Grade 3. Patty Kolesnichenko was delivering the city’s message on deer to elementary school children last week and continues this week. “I’ve been to Marysville and Lindsay Park and will be going back to Lindsay Park and the Kimberley Independent School this week,” she said. “We are covering kindergarten to Grade 3 and KIS has a preschool group I’ll talk to as well.” Kolesnichenko says that the K to 3 age students are the target group. Many of them walk to school with an older sibling and could then pass the education on, filtering it through the whole family. “It’s a fun, interactive program. We talk about what they already know about deer and what they wonder about. The kids know a lot already, so we try to reinforce that.” She says the message is Be Aware, Stay Away, Don’t Touch, Keep Safe and Please Don’t Feed. The kids repeat these points and Kolesnichenko talks to them about what they mean.
The fate of the Elk Valley’s solid waste is up in the air. Currently being delivered to the Crowsnest Pincher Creek Landfill near Lundbreck, Alberta, the waste could soon be redirected to Cranbrook. Kevin Paterson, environmental services manager, Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), explained hauling the waste to Cranbrook could mean good news for the East Kootenays and its residents financially. “The changes are being considered because there are opportunities to enhance and improve efficiencies in managing our solid waste, in addition to keeping solid waste operational dollars in the East Kootenays and saving money,” said Paterson. “Ultimately our goal is to reduce the volume of waste being land-
filled and enhancing our waste diversion activities.” He went on to say, “By keeping the waste in the region, and by keeping the Kootenay tax payer dollars in the region, we can better invest in diversionary programs such as mattress, furniture, and organic waste diversion programs which currently do not exist.” Based on annual tonnages, the cur-
rent cost to haul the waste to Alberta is $162,969 per year. The additional cost to haul to Cranbrook would amount to roughly $16,560, based on 9,000 tonnes annually. Despite the increase in price, Paterson said the change will still benefit Elk Valley residents. “Even with the slight increase in hauling costs associated with taking waste to the Central Landfill,
all Elk Valley residents could see a slight reduction in their solid waste taxes,” commented Paterson. “In addition, there is a potential reduction in taxation to Central Area residents as well, depending on how much of the tipping fee revenue is re-invested into new diversionary programs. Some revenue could be used to reduce taxation.” It’s not a done deal
yet, but the directors for the Central Subregion have agreed in principle to staff exploring the possibility of the changes as part of the Solid Waste Management Plan review process. The review is currently being handled by the Environmental Services Department and will look at all aspects of the Kootenays’ Solid Waste Management Program.
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In a recent case, the B.C. Supreme Court decided that’s just what happened the first time the suspect was being questioned by police, at length, three days after they started to look into a crime. The investigators had concluded before the interview that this was their prime suspect and pretty well told him he had no choice but to go along with their persistent interrogation. Overall, the conduct of this interview spelled psychological detention, even though the suspect wasn’t in danger of immediate arrest. Because he wasn’t warned and told of his constitutional right to talk to a lawyer though detained, the court decided that the suspect’s statements at this particular interrogation should not be used at his trial. There’s no doubt police have a difficult and important task to try and solve crimes. But it’s also important that a fair process is at play to ensure a just result when your freedom is at stake. If you’re questioned by police and detained, be sure to make use of your rights. Call your lawyer as soon as you can – you’ll get specific-to-your-case advice and pitfall alerts. And most importantly, follow your lawyer’s advice.
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daughter, “Lilly,” misses a lot of class because she has stomach problems, dizziness and keeps injuring her feet. Annie, I’ve never seen this girl so much as limp, and when her mother isn’t around, she’s absolutely fine. When Lilly was little, she told me she wanted to be a boy, and as a preteen, she dresses like one. She bullies other girls and often goes to school with dirty hair and has body odor. I work with troubled children and families, yet when I suggested to Jane that Lilly’s constant illnesses may be stress-related, she became defensive and said it was probably an
ing a benediction ending with “in Jesus’ name.” The people here are a variety of different religions, and some are atheists. I have confronted the emcee, saying his prayer is inappropriate. I suggested that he say his grace at his own table and not subject the rest of us to his religious beliefs. Any other suggestions as to what I can do? I can’t let this go. -- Not a Christian Dear Not: It is inappropriate to give a specific religious blessing in a nondenominational setting. Either the blessing must go, or every group should be permitted to give its own version. You need to speak to whoever is in charge of arranging these events and ask that the practice be stopped. We understand that those who agree with this man’s religious views see no harm in it, but it is terribly offensive to others. There is no rea-
son to create ill will in your community over something easily remedied. Dear Annie: “Thought I’d Found the One” was dating a divorced man for three years. They traveled, spent weekends together and got along
well, but he didn’t want to live together. My husband and I have been married for 15 years, and we’ve never lived together. We both were divorced and comfortable in our own homes and with our “alone” time. We find it a treat to see
each other for midweek date nights, and we enjoy traveling and weekends together. Another couple we know just bought sideby-side condos. The commitment to each other doesn’t have to mean being together 24/7. -- L.
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ear infection. Recently, a mutual friend who is a counselor confided to me that she thinks Lilly might have sexual identity issues. How do I present this to Jane without her accusing me of attacking her? -- Friend with Good Intentions Dear Friend: You can’t. Jane is in denial about herself and her daughter. She also has made it quite clear that she doesn’t want to hear your advice, suggestions or opinions. When she vents to you, simply nod your head sympathetically. Anything more will get her dander up. The school should be paying attention to Lilly’s constant illnesses and discussing the possibility of stress with Jane. You might bring it up to the school counselor. Dear Annie: I live in a 55 and older community. At some of our events, the emcee thinks nothing of hav-
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Dear Annie: I’ve been close friends with “Jane” for years. Recently, Jane said she feels I do not listen or validate her problems but instead offer her unsolicited advice when all she wants to do is vent. I apologized for not being a good listener. But, Annie, she complained to me that she is losing her job and her house and wants to leave her husband. My “unsolicited advice” was that she seek counseling. Jane became angry and said she doesn’t need counseling. When Jane told me she needed to clean her garage but felt overwhelmed by the mess, I offered to help. I said we could do a few hours at a time and be done in a couple of months. She again became angry and said her plan was to hire strong men and have it done in a few hours. The last time she “vented,” she said her
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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Thursday, May 15, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a fantastic day for those of you who write, teach, sell or market, because your mind is brimming with original ideas! Not only that, your ability to communicate to others is stellar. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Trust your moneymaking ideas today, because you have the ability to think outside of the box. You might have a genius-like idea about something new and fresh. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll enjoy meeting new faces and seeing new places because you are intrigued by anything unusual today. Fortunately, that is exactly what you want to encounter! CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re filled with curiosity today and eager to explore
hidden secrets. Quite likely, someone unusual and unorthodox will help you do this. A fascinating day! LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Unexpected opportunities to travel somewhere might fall in your lap today. If so, someone younger might come along. You want to explore new ways of learning. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A boss, parent, teacher or someone in authority will surprise you today. This person might throw you a curveball or act in a way that you least expect. Nevertheless, you will be entertained. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A sudden chance to travel or explore opportunities to get further education or training might present themselves today. If so, act quickly, because this window of opportunity will be brief.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Keep your pockets open, because gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way today. If this is the case, say yes -- and quickly. Do not hesitate. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Love at first sight might take place for some of you. Unexpected flirtations definitely will catch you off guard and be thrilling.
Parents should be vigilant about their kids. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A sudden chance to improve your home or add electronic toys will excite everyone, especially you. Now you feel you are cutting-edge and in the groove. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Today is full of detours, new faces and exciting places. It’s a stimulating day
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MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our post mill and treating plant in Princeton, BC. Must have a minimum of 10 years maintenance experience on a variety of production and mobile equipment, with strong skills in welding, hydraulics and basic electrical work. Experience in a mill environment preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Benefits include excellent wage, health spending account and profit sharing. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email mcmike@xplornet.ca Please visit our website at www.pwppost.com for further information on the company.
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Engagements John and Cathy Borsato together with Fred and Valli Lorenzi are pleased to announce the engagement of their children
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WELL established West Kootenay Chip Hauler offers steady employment with flexible and part time scheduling available to U.S. Capable Class 1 drivers with clean abstracts and verifiable mountain experience. Extended Benefits, Pension, and Direct deposit offered. Apply online: www.sutco.ca or fax resume: 250-357-2009 For further information 1-888-357-2612 Ext:230
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Real Estate For Sale By Owner Trail (Sunningdale) A perfect starter, retirement or rental home. 750sq.ft. main floor, 1 full bath, gas heat and fireplace, a/c. Full basement (350sqft finished). Large carport (500sqft), workshop (100sqft). South facing fenced backyard/garden. Quiet locale close to all amenities. $179,990. Call 250-364-1940
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Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave
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
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Rossland
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (EXEMPT) The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has an opening for an Executive Assistant, a full time exempt position. This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Executive Assistant provides support to the Manager of Corporate Administration, General Managers, Department Managers, Board Chair, Board Committees and Directors by providing and assisting with: research, document drafting, records management, agenda preparation, meeting minute taking and executive secretarial services. Qualifications for this position include: five or more years of secretarial and office administration experience at a senior level with high public contact; a solid working knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point. The successful candidate shall have or be working towards a Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or Public Sector Management as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to review the complete job description for this position online at: http://www.rdkb.com under Job Postings. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary provides a competitive salary and benefits package. The hours of work are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week April 1 – September 30) and Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours/week October 1 – March 31). This position requires flexibility of hours including evenings. This position works out of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary office in Trail, B.C. Candidates should indicate their interest in applying for this position by submitting a resume and cover letter to the Chief Administrative Officer as follows: John M. MacLean, CAO Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 843 Rossland Avenue Trail, B.C. V1R 4S8 (250) 368-9148 jmaclean@rdkb.com Applications will be accepted until: 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2014
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MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR West K Pit Take notice that Paul Adrain of West K Sand and Gravel has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Sand & Gravel operation at 300 Pipeline Pit Road, Genelle - Lot 1 district lots 7163 & 7187 Kootenay Plan NEP1135
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Sat, May 17 STARTING AT 1PM 755 Shakespeare St. Warfield $149,000 Nathan MLS# 2395554
Sat, May 17 10AM - 1PM 807 Helgren $ Salmo 294,000 Rhonda MLS# 2396380
Sat, May 17 2 - 4PM 3350 Dahlia Crescent $ Trail 219,000 Rhonda MLS# 2396517
A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at: 300 Pipeline Pit Road, Genelle BC. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days from the date of publication to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Kootenay Boundary Region at 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G1 or by email MMDCranbrook@gov.bc.ca, (facsimile: 250-426-1767). Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective.
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 DOWNTOWN TRAIL, renovated 1bdrm. character apt, quiet adult building, coin-op laundry, non-smoking. 250-226-6886. Edgewater Townhouse Glenmerry, 3bd, f/s, $850./mo. Long-term only. 250-368-5908 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250368-5908 GLENVIEW APTS. Large, Quiet 1 & 2 bdrm. apts. available. 250-368-8391 SUNNINGDALE, large 2bdrm. Cable, heat & a/c included. Free use of washer & dryer. No smoking, No pets. Avail. Jun.1st. 250-368-9810 TRAIL, 1&2bd. Heat, blinds, partially furn. Close to town, park, bus route. 250-364-1129 TRAIL: 1 bdrm suite close to downtown Shared washer and dryer $575 utilities inc. Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd. TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312. TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312
WANETA MANOR 1 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm Avail Now 2 Bdrm Avail June 1 incl. fridge,range, drapes, carpets & hot water. Please Call 250-368-8423
WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 778239-1843 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888 WARFIELD, large 2Bd. Quiet, secure, storage, coin laundry. $675. 778-239-1843
Shared Accommodation TRAIL, 1 Bdrm $395/month, near shopping & bus, quiet person. 2bths. 250-368-6075 W. Trail, furnished room. Incl. utilities, internet, laundry. N/S, N/P. $450/mo. 250-608-4425.
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Sat. May 17 • 11am - 1pm 2039 Caughlin Road, Fruitvale $459,000
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MLS#2397364
MLS#2396804
Montrose $308,000
MLS#2397175
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Trail $149,000 W NE
ICE PR
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MLS#2395400
Trail $159,900 W NE
G TIN LIS
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Montrose $210,000 W NE
G TIN LIS
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Fruitvale $209,000
MLS#2397204
Warfield $339,000 W NE
MLS#2394010
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G TIN LIS
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Balfour $125,000 D CE DU RE
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Rivervale $225,000
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Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880
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2207 Columbia Avenue, Rossland
1880A Kootenay Avenue, Rossland
$399,900
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This is a unique fully furnished turn-ofthe-century home, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home has been renovated and restored with style and taste adding to its original character.
Great opportunity to start a new business or move an existing one! Fantastic central location, lots of windows, hardwood floors and tons of character. Fully finished 1 bdrm, basement suite with lots of light and a little covered sundeck. Call your realtor for details!
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
Call Christine (250) 512-7653
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115 Pine Avenue, Fruitvale
$459,000
Beautiful 4 bdrm quality constructed home. Finished to perfection including concrete decks, custom kitchen and modern finishing details, hardwood and slate flooring and double garage. You won’t believe the amazing shop! This home is a must see! Call now!
269 Railway Lane, Trail
1268 Pine Avenue, Trail
Great solid family home - 4 plus bedrooms - 1.5 bathroom home -2 kitchens - located close to downtown Trail with all of its attractions - modern décor with updates - Call your REALTOR® for your 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.
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$147,900
$170,000
STING NEW LI 310 Sylvia Crescent, Trail
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$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!
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3918 Reo Road, Bonnington
3917 Reo Road, Bonnington
EXTRAORDINARY! Immaculate 3 bdrm/3 bath home on 1.72 acres with amazing views and privacy. You have to see it to believe it!
Solid home on .44 acre lot with bright floor plan, friendly layout and great views. Situated between Castlegar and Nelson.
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665
$575,000
$314,900
STING NEW LI
2340 McBride Street, Trail
$349,000
9480 Station Road, Trail
$599,000
1922 Meadowlark Drive, Fruitvale
$265,000
647 Victoria Street, Trail
4 bdrm Fruitvale home on 4 acres!
5 bdrms & 2.5 baths. This wonderful family home features many recent upgrades. The large back deck is great for entertaining right off the newly updated kitchen. Family friendly neighborhood and just minutes to downtown Fruitvale.
Mechanical and plumbing updated, newer panel and wiring, newer furnace, windows, and hot water tank. Get into the market today!
Call Terry 250-231-1101
Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
Call Jodi (250) 231-2331
2200 Highway 3B, Fruitvale
$289,000
$119,000
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!
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
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Mary Martin
Cell: 250-231-0264
ext 28
mary.martin@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
Terry Alton
Move in ready! Oak kitchen with heated tile, hardwood flooring and gas fireplace are just a few features in this 4 bdrm family home. The backyard is fenced, central air and underground sprinkling add to appeal. Call for your personal viewing of this property, you will be happy you did. Call Marry M (250) 231-0264
Call Richard (250) 368-7897
WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO! Tonnie Stewart
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ext 48
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ext 30
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Richard Daoust
Cell: 250-368-7897
ext 24
richard.daoust@century21.ca www.kootenayhomes.com
302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac $399,000
This graceful and spacious home offers beautiful “heritage” characteristics including hardwood floors, French doors, charming den, and large rooms. Master bedroom offers huge en suite with jetted tub and lots of closet space. Open and bright kitchen with large, sunny eating area and patio doors to deck. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264