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Though local schools will be open Tuesday, School District 20 is asking parents to keep their children home as there will be no staff available for supervising the grounds. Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union teachers are set to walk away from their duties that day and onto the picket line as part of a rotating strike throughout the province. “While schools will be physically open there will be no instruction as we anticipate no teachers to be present,” said superintendent of schools Greg Luterbach. “We also anticipate that no support staff will cross the teachers’ picket lines so we will only likely have the principal at each school.” The closures are part of a two-stage strike plan voted on by teachers in March when 89 per cent of the 29,300 teachers who cast ballots voted in favour as a means to apply pressure to the government during contract negotiations. In the latest development, school districts are formalizing their plan to cut teacher pay for strike action with a stop-work order that takes effect 45 minutes before and after school hours and during lunch and recess breaks. The partial lockout, effective Monday, mirrors the B.C. Teachers' Federation's first stage of strike action, refusing student supervision outside classroom hours and communication with management. The lockout is an attempt to bolster the B.C. Public School Employers' Association case for cutting salaries by 10 per cent in response to the strike action. See MINISTER, Page 3

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Eighteen-month-old Jeffery Morris samples the spray before running through it at the waterpark at Gyro Park in Trail Wednesday. The wet and wonderful play area proved popular with the kids as the thermometer topped 26 C for one of the warmest days so far this year.

If you look up the meaning of volunteer in the dictionary there should be a picture of Art Benzer. The 76-year-old Montrose

resident spent nine years in politics, nearly a decade as a volunteer firefighter and pretty well his whole life committed to enriching people's lives with his passion for the outdoors. His pet project, the Antenna Trail (which he modestly clarifies was a group effort), has brought good health to those who frequent it regularly and

has connected community members over the years from its inception in 2005 through various community hikes. “I just did it to help out my fellow citizens and I've always been a hiker and I really like the outdoors

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and I wanted people to enjoy the outdoors,” he said from his home Thursday. The 2014 Montrose Community Service Award winner is preparing to lead residents in yet another hike up the Antenna Trail this Saturday for Beaver

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Capturing small town life through a lens is the focus of VISAC Gallery’s new exhibition by Gary Drouin titled “A Trail of Street Photography.” Inspired by press and documentary photography, the C a s t l e g a r- b a s e d shutterbug took his expert eye to the back alleys and streets of Trail and Rossland for his first local showing that features 30 mostly black and white images. “I love to walk the streets with camera in hand,” said Drouin. “The sights and sounds are very inspiring and I discovered I was able to create art through street photography using the urban environment.”

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The Windsor native and wife Heather Hurst are new to the area after packing up and moving west from Toronto last year to be closer to their son. Since relocating, Drouin’s storytelling through snapshots continues to focus on urban landscapes and the juxtaposition between modern architectural features and general urban decay. “Even though I’m surrounded with the natural beauty of the mountains I’m still drawn to the urban areas,” he said. “I do appreciate landscape and wildlife photography but it’s not an area that motivates me to capture.” Street photography is an art form that strives to capture the

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life and culture of city streets focusing the viewer’s attention on the subject matter by eliminating the distraction of colour. Likened to holding up a mirror to society, the captured images often concentrate on a single element caught at a decisive or poignant moment and can be a very literal portrayal of sometimes gritty subject matter. “I’m attracted to light, shadows, lines and architecture,” explained Drouin. “Timing and anticipation provide the precise moment of exposure. “I love both modern and historical buildings and cityscapes and when incorporated together, they are stunning.” His earliest inspirations came from photo essays in Life and Look magazines and influenced Drouin’s minimalist approach to photography and preference to work in black and white. After training in press photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York in the early ‘80s, Drouin’s career path evolved into film. After producing a number of film documentaries, he worked in a motion picture film lab in Toronto for almost 30 years. “I’ve been taking photographs since my teens but never used photography as a day-

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Street photographer Gary Drouin spent months walking back alleys and city streets in Trail and Rossland and compiled his black and white images into a VISAC Gallery show called “A Trail of Street Photography.” The exhibition opened Thursday and runs until June 18 at the downtown Trail venue located in the basement of the Greater Trail Community Centre. to-day job,” said the now retired executive. “But my image making has been pretty consistent through the years focusing on documenting streets and some portraiture,” he added. “Moving to the Kootenays I’ve still been able to concen-

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trate on street photography in the smaller city environments. “And of course, if I need a big city fix, Vancouver is not far.” Drouin’s exhibition opened Thursday and runs until June 18 at the VISAC in downtown Trail from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and until 6 p.m. on Thursday. Additionally, he is launching a self published photo book titled “Rossland/Trail Street Photographs” during his show with copies available at the gallery or online at Blurb Canada. Admission is by donation. For info call 364.1181 or email director@visacgallery. com.

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Minister suggests disruptions exaggerated FROM PAGE 1 BCTF president Jim Iker told a news conference Thursday the stop-work order will disrupt after-hours activities, including graduation ceremonies, which the union had sought to protect with the early stages of strike action. “No more calls to parents, no more emails home, it all comes to an end because of the lockout,” Iker said. BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron said the lockout terms match existing union work hour restrictions and do not interfere voluntary activity. Teachers can choose not to contact parents or take part in graduation, but the lockout doesn’t prevent that and there is no pay to cut for such volunteer activities, Cameron said. BCPSEA administrator Michael Marchbank notified the union of the lockout terms in a letter delivered Wednesday. The letter also confirmed that if no agreement is reached, secondary school teachers will be locked out June 25 and 26, and all BCTF members will be locked out June 27, a year-ending administrative day. Locally, provincial exams are scheduled from June 18-26, according to the SD20 schedule found on the district website. Prior to making a comment, Luterbach told the Trail Times SD20 is still trying to get a handle on what the news means and how it will impact the KootenayColumbia. Iker said the year-end lockout may disrupt report cards and marking of provincial exams for graduating students. Cameron replied that most provincial exams are unaffected, and teachers administering English 10 and Social Studies 11 exams on June 24 will be exempted from the lockout. Education Minister Peter Fassbender has suggested the teachers are exaggerating the potential impact of the lockout. Fassbender posted several updates to his Twitter account Wednesday evening, insisting the lockout does not specifically target extracurricular activities. He did not clarify what would happen if such activities extend longer than 45 minutes after classes finish. He also said school administrators can work with parents to ensure graduation ceremonies go ahead as planned. BCPSEA says the BCTF’s wage and benefit demands add up to 21.5 per cent over four years. “This is almost four times the rate of increase in the current settlements of the other major public sector unions,” Marchbank’s letter states. “On top of this, the BCTF wants to restore class size and composition formulae that are enormously expensive – in the order of $2 billion annually by year four – despite the fact that educational outcomes have significantly improved since the formulae were removed.” The union is appealing the pay cut to the Labour Relations Board. Iker said it’s unfair to cut the pay of teachers who are still on the job while other districts take part in one-day strikes. With files from Canadian Press and Black Press reporter Tom Fletcher

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The concession at Gyro Park opened for business May 1 but with the cooler, wet weather, business has been slow so far. Wednesday’s jump into the warmer temperatures kept Career Development Services employees Diana Mack (left) and Keenan McLean considerably busier handing out the burgers, fries, and drinks.

BEaver Valley May Days

Rising costs derail popular train rides By Valerie Rossi Times Staff

The Beaver Valley’s big event of the year is chugging along this weekend even without one of the most popular attractions. Beaver Valley May Days runs from today to Sunday, featuring an array of festivities like fireworks, a slowpitch tournament and the Antenna Trail hike but sadly no train ride. The journey out to Beaver Falls has been cancelled this year due to an increase in insurance costs that are about “four times”

the amount that has been paid in the past, according to Juris Harlamovs, a member of the Beaver Valley May Days Society. But this won’t be the last time residents will be welcomed aboard, he said, hoping to bring back the attraction that has been made possible for at least 10 years now thanks to Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway Company and ATCO Wood Products. For some the ride was a trip down memory lane and for others it was a thrilling first-time experience.

The 35-minute tour left the pole yard lane downtown and brought passengers on a journey to the trestle at Beaver Falls, where the train would stop for five minutes for the spectacular view. Though it will be missed this year, Harlamovs assures the energy throughout town should be the same with “people and the sense of community” at the forefront. Harlamovs hasn’t learned to say “no” yet; he jokes about his five years spent on the committee. “Having said that a spe-

cial thank you should go to David and Gail Chartres who stepped down last year and did all the hard work in previous years” he said, along with all the other volunteers, his wife Madeleine, Vickie Fitzpatrick and Fruitvale Mayor Patricia Cecchini “who have been doing the heavy lifting.” The history of the family fun weekend dates back to 1911 when it was originally held on May 24, Queen Victoria’s birthday. For a full schedule of events, visit www.beavervalleymaydays.com

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Search for missing canoeists suspended The Nelson Star After 10 days, the search for three youths presumed drowned in Slocan Lake following a canoe accident has been called off. The effort involved an RCMP dive team and helicopter, Arrow Lakes and Vernon search and rescue, the Slocan

Lake Fire Department, Bruce’s Legacy and others. “It is unfortunate that the youths could not be located, however the terrain and depth played a large part in [the search] not being successful,” RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little explained in a press release Wednesday.

The youths’ families have been notified of the decision. Jule Wiltshire-Padfield, 15, Hayden Kyle, 21, and Skye Donnet, 18, have been missing since their canoe capsized in Bigelow Bay a week ago. Lily Harmer-Taylor, 19, was pulled from the canoe but died in hospital.

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Provincial

Fatigue played role in deadly ambulance crash, says coroner

THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER Driver fatigue played a major role in a crash that saw an ambulance jump a concrete barrier and plunge into a Vancouver Island lake, killing two veteran paramedics, says a B.C. coroner. Two reports from the BC Coroners Service, released Wednesday, say ambulance driver Jo-Ann Fuller, 59, drowned in Kennedy Lake and paramedic Ivan Polivka, 65, died from massive trauma to his chest and head. The Oct. 19, 2010 crash happened on Highway 4, a route the report describes as a hazardous, winding roadway linking the communities of Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino.

“(The) investigation uncovered no evidence of a reason for this occurrence, leading to the conclusion that the driver likely fell asleep at the wheel,” said Coroner Lyn Blenkinsop, who wrote both reports. She said the ambulance was in excellent condition and had no defects, and tests on the driver for alcohol or drugs found nothing relevant. But Blenkinsop cited “fatigue” as a contributing factor in the death of Fuller, noting both paramedics had been off duty for only five hours when they were paged at 1:36 a.m. to transfer a patient from Tofino to Port Alberni. On their return trip to Tofino, Fuller was behind the wheel and

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Polivka was sleeping in the back on a gurney, said Blenkinsop’s report. When the vehicle was on a stretch of road above the lake, the ambulance drifted into concrete barrier that was just 37 centimetres - or 14 inches - high located at the top of a 33-metre cliff, said Blenkinsop. “The ambulance then rode the concrete barrier with both right side tires over the edge,” she said. “Near the end of the barrier, the ambulance overbalanced and slipped off to the right, tumbling down the embankment to the lake.” The ambulance was later recovered under 10 metres of water. Fuller was found in the driver’s seat with her seat belt on, while Polivka was found unrestrained

and in the back of the ambulance. Fuller was the unit chief at the Tofino ambulance station and had worked with the service for 23 years. Polivka was a veteran of 14 years. Both were on-call, part-time employees who were paged when needed, said Blenkinsop. B r o n w y n Barter, president of the Ambulance Paramedics of B.C., CUPE 873, said the incident highlights the precarious work paramedics perform daily. But she also questioned why it took so long to write and release the report, and questioned whether the word “likely,” in reference to Fuller falling asleep, has any place in the document. “Speaking with the

family, they share the same view, and you know after four years of trying to put to rest a lot of things and getting past a lot of things this report is very upsetting to them,” she said. The BC Ambulance Service said in a statement that it conducted an internal investigation after the accident and made five recommendations, all of which have now been implemented. The service said it informed the provincial government about the state of the highway, told staff about the need to use seat belts while in the back of ambulances, and raised awareness with drivers about the hazards of Highway 4. It has also implemented policies and scheduling protocols for rest periods.

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More gas tax funding options for municipalities THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s local politicians will have a harder time passing the buck on funding complaints to higher levels of government now that Ottawa has broadened its scope on the Gas Tax Fund, Federal Industry Minister James Moore said Thursday. The federal government has loosened the reins on how local municipalities can spend almost $2.76 billion from the fund, allowing money for projects supporting culture, tourism and sports, instead of just infrastructure projects. Moore said the 10-year-funding plan will force local politicians to follow through on their campaign promises, and a lack of money will no longer be an excuse. “I think this is a now a good time for politics - ‘small-p’ politics in its most perfect form,” Moore said, referencing the upcoming November municipal elections in the province. “Before, the debate was ‘elect me and I’ll fight for the opportunity to have the ability to move forward with projects.”’ said Moore. “Now we actually have some of the certainties.” Metro Vancouver’s cities and municipalities will be receiving over half of that money and Vancouver Coun. Raymond Louie said the regional district plans on spending about 95 per cent of that on public transit. “They’ve expanded the scope,” he said. “They’ve expanded the duration of the fund and the amount of money in the fund - which are all positive things from a municipal standpoint, because it gives us stability.”

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Community Living Annual General Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Time: 5:00 pm Place: Trail Association Activity Centre 1769 Riverside Ave, Trail BC Purpose: To place before the members: A. The financial statements B. The report of the Auditor C. The report of the Directors D. Nominations to the Board of Directors Please note: Memberships will be sold Monday to Friday from 8am until 3pm at 1565 Bay Ave - Trail Association for Community Living administration office.

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Fresh cuts coming to CBC, Housing forecast predicts says watchdog group slowdown in starts, prices THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - CBC executives are planning a fresh round of service cuts, including making Radio 2 online-only and merging some French and English programs, according to an arm’s-length watchdog group. Friends of Canadian Broadcasting says executives are set to propose several major cuts when the board of directors meets in Ottawa on June 17 and 18. The group says they learned of these plans through “high-level sources inside the CBC.” “This is very serious stuff. Eighty per cent of Canadians like public broadcasting, and they’re going to be very angry when they hear about this,” said the group’s spokesman, Ian Morrison. “This is the result of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s antipathy to public broadcasting. We’re going to see it play out in about a month’s time and what we’re doing today is blowing a whistle.” According to the watchdog, the proposed cuts include a plan to shut down over-the-air distribution of Radio Two - CBC’s FM radio network that plays primarily adult contemporary, classical and jazz - in favour of distributing music solely online.

The broadcaster also plans to significantly reduce CBC-TV’s non-commercial morning children’s programs, such as “Arthur” and “Poko,” the group says. It also says shows like “Republic of Doyle” and “Best Laid Plans” may also be on the chopping block. In addition, the group asserts that cuts will target more local programming, for example cancelling afternoon Radio One shows in places like Thunder Bay. The Ontario city would instead get programs from Sudbury, some 1,008 km away, Morrison said. He added that cuts would target French-language services, including uniting some English and French shows. For example, music shows could be combined to provide 80 per cent English and 20 per cent French content. Regional services in Quebec may also be cut to centralize more production in Montreal, the group said. CBC was not immediately available for comment after Friends of Canadian Broadcasting made the announcement Thursday afternoon. CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson said earlier Thursday that the broadcaster welcomes opinions and debate.

Saskatchewan

More slot machines approved for casinos THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is getting 250 more slot machines for its casinos - the first additions since 2008. The authority will have 2,120 gambling machines at its six casinos once the slots are installed next year. Donna Harpauer, minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, says the new machines will provide more capacity at peak play times and also generate more revenue. She says Perry Bellegarde of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations asked for the machines and the market is there for an expansion. “Two casinos have expanded considerably. That’s (Prince Albert) and North Battleford, and the one just outside of Saskatoon is building a hotel,

which they think will attract more interest in that particular casino,” Harpauer said Wednesday. There were already 2,927 slot machines in aboriginal casinos, as well as at the provincially operated Casinos Moose Jaw and Regina. The province also has 3,929 video lottery terminals, better

known as VLTs, which are the same as slot machines but are located outside casinos in places such as bars. There is a cap of 4,000 VLTs in Saskatchewan, but no maximum number for slot machines. Harpauer said the difference is that people go to casinos specifically “for a gambling experience.”

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THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Canada’s housing market will continue to slow, with some of the sharpest declines occurring in large urban areas like Toronto - but the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. still sees no major crash in the offing. The governmentbacked mortgage insurance agency says in its latest forecast that the market will continue to weaken this year, before stabilizing at what many would consider “fundamental” levels in 2015. CMHC predicts the average home price will rise 3.5 per cent to $396,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis this year, and 1.6 per cent to $402,200 in 2015. In terms of new building, the agency forecasts starts will range between 172,300 and 189,900 for a midpoint prediction of 181,100 this year, down from 187,923 in 2013 and 214,827 in 2012. The midpoint forecast for 2015 is 182,100, suggesting a flat, but not falling market. “When you look at how the market has evolved over the past few years it is indeed headed toward a soft DOLBY 7.1 SURROUND SOUND

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landing,” the agency’s deputy chief economist Mathieu Laberge said Wednesday. Laberge says he sees no catalysts that would result in a hard crash in the market as some have predicted, most vociferously by Capital Economists analyst David Madani. Laberge says the fundamentals, particularly population, employment and economic growth, low interest rates and the pool of first-time buyers all support the market. “When we set house prices against those fundamentals, we do see some modest level of over-evaluation, but it’s within historical norms.” CIBC housing analyst Benjamin Tal agrees with the CMHC view, saying a crash would require a “trigger,” such as sharply

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Harper’s misguided attempt at foreign policy

he constant criticism, and widespread perception, of the Harper government’s foreign policy has been that there really isn’t one, beyond the often cited “principled foreign policy” that has dominated the government’s talking points since its majority victory in 2011. Exactly what that principled foreign policy looks like, though, is very short on details but very big on strong, sometimes inflammatory, rhetoric. All this had left many Canadians to ponder Canada’s place in the world and exactly what the Harper Government’s foreign policy record says about Canada’s future on the international stage. Speaking at the American Jewish Congress in Washington DC last week, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird provided detailed insight into his government’s current thinking about both its “principled” foreign policy and perceptions of international security and threat. The first aspect of

Baird’s comments to strike me was the reference to Iran as the “biggest threat to global peace” because it “oppresses with terror at home and sponsors it abroad.” While there is no denying that Iran poses a threat to regional security, especially for Israel which remains a favourite ally of the Harper government, to claim that Iran is somehow more capable of affecting international peace than, say, Russia is a bit of a stretch. Of course, observers could point to the fact that Baird was speaking to an audience receptive to such a message about Iran and that it was more of a political ploy than anything else. But, still, this was one of Baird’s more hardline speeches during his time as Foreign Affairs Minister, and it is telling that the Canadian government believes Iran is a greater threat than great powers which actually have a greater impact on Canada. The second, and far more poignant, point

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that Baird made that is worthy of discussion was his statement that Canada would continue moving away from its historical orientation of pursuing a “middle path” in its approach to foreign affairs. According to Baird, “The days are gone when Canada’s foreign policy was defined simply by taking the middle path, by testing the temperature of those around the table, and landing somewhere not too hot, not too cold. . . . Relativism isn’t leadership – it’s the easy way out.” This certainly helps to explain what many experts have been wondering about for quite some time,

which is exactly what a principled foreign policy looks like. According to Baird’s logic, it means that Canada will assert itself far more aggressively and take stronger stances according to what it sees as overtly right or wrong. The problem with this line of thinking, however, is that Baird is ignoring the historical successes Canada’s foreign policy has achieved precisely due to its middle power status. Recall that the concept of a middle power is not simply an academic term: it is, instead, an idea that was developed almost entirely due to Canada’s behaviour throughout the Cold War. The middle approach to foreign policy was a reflection of Canada’s capabilities as a state with relatively weak military power but with very high-ranking economic and political power (often termed as soft power). As such, Canada’s middle approach to foreign affairs was a necessity-based strategy that guaranteed survival through alliances but that

also allowed Canada to project itself politically in areas like human rights and peacekeeping. What is especially confusing about the Harper government’s approach to foreign policy is that it rejects a proud tradition of Canadian foreign policy in favour of an approach that can lead to threats to Canada’s national security and/or irrelevance on the international stage. Taking harsh stances against other states, especially great powers, without the capabilities to back them up does more to erode Canada’s credibility than it does to make it a serious foreign policy actor. There is safety and opportunity in the middle – logic tells us we should not stray too far away from it. Robert W. Murray is an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta, a Senior Fellow of Security and Defence Policy at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies and the Vice-President, Research at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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oting begins this week often tacked to and fro. to choose the problem After an ocean crossing, that the winner of the navigators were often wrong Longitude Prize 2014 about their ship’s position by will have to solve – and win hundred of kilometres (miles): £10 million ($17 million). It’s landfall might occur with no a publicity gimmick, of course, warning, and quite possibly at but it may be very useful never- night. Worldwide, hundreds of theless. Especially because, ships were being lost each year, unlike most of these prizes for and so in 1714 the Longitude innovation, it is meant to solve Prize was created. a problem that is The solution of concern to all of was obvious in humanity. principle. You The DARPA just set your clock Challenges are at noon at your all about autonoport of departure, mous vehicles note the time it and robots, mostreads when the ly with military sun is highest GWYNNE applications. The wherever you Ansari X Prize are, and the difwas for a low-cost ference between reusable spacenoon on the clock World Affairs craft capable of and noon at your sub-orbital flight, and the fol- present position will tell you low-on Google Lunar X Prize your longitude. But your clock is more of the same. Toys for must stay accurate during long the boys. sea voyages. They had good The $10 million Tricorder pendulum clocks in the 18th X Prize, announced in 2012, century, but pendulums didn’t is a bit closer to the mark, as work very well on a rolling, it would reward the develop- pitching ship. ment of an instant diagnostic It took a long time to build a device like the one used by chronometer that stayed accurLeonard “Bones” McCoy, the ate enough (gaining or losing Chief Medical Officer in the only a few seconds per month) original Star Trek series. But to let mariners calculate their the Longitude 2014 Prize is the longitude to within one or two real deal. nautical miles, but by 1765 It marks the 300th anni- John Harrison, a clockmaker versary of the first Longitude from Lincolnshire, had done Prize, when the British parlia- the job. He died a rich man, and ment offered £20,000 (a sum he deserved his reward: thoucomparable to £10 million now) sands of ships were saved from to anyone who could devise shipwreck and hundreds of a method for finding a ship’s thousands of lives were spared position at sea. Latitude – its in the century that followed. distance North or South of the The new Longitude Prize is equator – could easily be found all about saving human life (or by measuring the height of the improving it) on a very large Sun or the Pole Star above the scale. There are six “challenges” horizon, but there was no good on the Longitude Committee’s way of determining its East- list, and only one of them will West position: its longitude. be chosen for the prize. They Instead, mariners relied on are: “dead reckoning.” They kept • Flight - How can we fly track of what courses they without damaging the environsteered, how fast they were ment? going, and for how long, and • Food - How can we ensure added it all together to come everyone has nutritious susup with a rough estimate of tainable food? how far they had traveled East • Antibiotics - How can we or West. But they could not prevent the rise of resistance to accurately calculate the effect antibiotics? of ocean currents and winds • Paralysis - How can we on their position, and the ships restore movement to those

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with paralysis? • Water - How can we ensure everyone has access to safe and clean water? • Dementia - How can we help people with dementia live independently for longer? When you read the actual “job descriptions” of these challenges, it’s clear that some thought went into it. Consider the Antibiotics challenge, for example: “Clinicians often prescribe broad spectrum antibiotics to sick patients because doctors have to act quickly on imperfect information. These methods put selective pressure on microbes to evolve resistance to antibiotics.... “The challenge...will be to create a cheap, accurate, rapid, and easy-to-use test for bacterial infections that will allow doctors and nurses all over the world to better target their treatments, administering the right antibiotics at the right time. Point-of-care test kits will allow more targeted use of antibiotics, and an overall reduction in mis-diagnosis and prescription. This will ensure that the antibiotics we have now will be effective for longer.” So you could win this challenge with a working Tricorder – two Prizes for the price of one? – and the breakthrough idea need not even come from the medical field. As BBC Director-General Tony Hall said when the prize was announced: “There might be another modern-day John Harrison somewhere out there...and they may not even know that they’re a scientist.” It’s a kind of crowd-sourcing, and none the worse for that. The voting to decide which challenge gets the nod opened on 22 May on the BBC Horizon website, and closes on 25 June. Unfortunately, voting is restricted to British residents, but the Prize is open to everybody in the world. And maybe there are five other governments out there that would like to put up $10 or $20 million for a solution to one of the other five challenges. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

Canada seventh on competitiveness scale THE CANADIAN PRESS LAUSANNE, Switzerland Canada is the seventh most competitive country in a survey of 60 nations by a Swiss business school Thursday. That is unchanged from last year in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook. The school, IMD International based in Lausanne, Switzerland, says the United States retained the No. 1 spot in 2014, reflecting the resilience of its economy. Switzerland, Singapore,

Hong Kong, Sweden and Germany are also ahead of Canada. The UAE, Denmark and Norway are also in the top 10. While Europe fares better than last year because of its gradual economic recovery, the survey shows most big emerging markets have dropped in the rankings as economic growth and foreign investment slow. The report says Japan is three notches up because a weaker currency has helped

improve its competitiveness abroad. “The overall competitiveness story for 2014 is one of continued success in the U.S., partial recovery in Europe, and struggles for some large emerging markets,” said Prof. Arturo Bris, director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center. The report says seven of the top 10 countries in the overall ranking for 2014 are also in the top 10 for having an image abroad that encourages business development.

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES YORK, BOYCE & MONA – Children of the late Boyce and Mona York extend an invitation to Family, Friends, Neighbours and Caregivers to join us along with our Families for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Genelle Community Hall, 1205 2nd St., Genelle B.C. from 1:00 to 3:00pm *** MCLELLAN, ROSE – was born on December 19, 1915 in Rossland and passed away peacefully on May 15, 2014 in Rossland. She is predeceased by her first husband, Louie Profili and their daughter Anita, and also her former husband, Murray McLellan, siblings; Pat, Stan, Millie and Art (Chow) and daughter-in-law Arlene. She is survived by her children Robert and Larry (Lyn), her grandchildren; Wanda (Leroy), Leona (Lawrence), Darby (Nathan) and Dustin (Shilo), her great-grandchildren Cody, Jesse, Wyatt, Travis, Kiara and Riley as well as her nieces, nephews and their families. Rose was a very kind woman who was devoted entirely to her family. In her younger years she enjoyed playing hockey and softball. She was an amazing cook and also loved to crochet and work in her rock garden. She was a long-time member of the C.W.L. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rossland, and the family is very grateful to the women of C.W.L. who visited mom in her last few years. Rose was incredibly generous and known to give out cold drinks, popsicles and once a homemade loaf of bread to city workers in the area! At her request, there will not be a service. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s register at www. myalternatives.ca As an expression of sympathy, donations made to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family would like to thank Dr. Stefanie Houde for her special home visits and care of Mom, Brenda from Home Care, Theresa Nutini for her nursing care and also to Mel and Cathy and their staff at the Alpine Drug Store in Rossland. The family also wishes to thank everyone who has sent food trays, cards and has phoned to show support. *** PHILP, JOHN (JACK) – of Trail passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 20, 2014. John was born on May 14, 1925 in Rush Lake, Saskatchewan. Jack is survived by his 3 children, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 brother. He was predeceased by his wife Agatha and his son Tim, his daughter Roberta, his great-grandson Jesse and 4 brothers. A family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations in John’s name may be made to a charity of your choice. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www. myalternatives.ca The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. B. Stanley, Lori Verigin, Laurel Powell and Mary Anne MacLean.

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trailtimes.ca/obituaries MYRTLE ALICE TRIOL After a full life, at the age of 95, Myrtle Triol entered her eternal rest on the morning of May 11.2014. Born the middle child of Henry and Martha Robinson of Dome Creek B.C., she lived with her family for the first two decades, near the train line that connected them to Prince George. She then moved on to Trail B.C. There she met her future husband William Triol, raised her family and enjoyed many years of good times and hard work, active in her church community and service groups before moving to Nelson in the mid 90’s. Myrtle was predeceased by her husband Bill after 48 years of marriage. She was the last of her 11 siblings. She is survived by her son Bill Triol Jr and daughter Colleen (Aldo) Doratti, her grandsons Michael and Patrick and many extended family members. Her cremains have been laid to rest in the Nelson cemetery. All who were close to her remember her gentleness, her kindness and her listening heart. She was a hard worker and a peacemaker. A tea drinker, gardener, knitter. We’ll never forget those wonderful homemade pies! She loved animals, roses and pansies, the seasons, hot stew, visiting friends, curling, badminton, bowling, playing bridge. And she loved her family deeply. We will always love her. The family would like to extend our appreciation to Dr. Paul Walker and Dr. Trevor Janz and to the wonderful Caregivers and Staff at Jubilee Manor for their compassionate, loving presence in Myrtle’s last years.

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October 28, 1979 ~ May 11, 2014

Travis Moody, of Creston passed away on May 11, 2014 in Kelowna, BC at 34 years of age.

Travis was born in Trail, BC on October 28, 1979 to parents Kenneth and Cheryl. He was educated at B.C.I.T. and employed as an iron worker. Travis loved being in his mountains - ﬁshing, hiking and camping by the lake. He was predeceased by grandparents Evelyn and Wes Moody, Mary Holdsworth, grandpa Roger, stepgrandmother Carolyn Hycamp and his best friend, uncle Larry Hoath. Travis is survived by his wife Bobbie Lee; daughter Ava Lynn; parents Ken and Cheryl; sister April (Michael) Madden and family; sister-in-law Myriah Moisson; grandfather Robert Holdsworth; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday May 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Canyon Community Hall, Jan Russell celebrant. Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to Trust Fund for Travis’s daughter Ava at Gofundme.com

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Montrose’s Art Benzer was instrumental in the development of the Antenna Trail in the village.

Benzer to be recognized with event on June 5

FROM PAGE 1 The retired J.L. Crowe Secondary teacher was surprised to hear this week that he was selected for the honour, admitting that volunteering has always just been a part of his life. He was a volunteer firefighter from 1962-1971 in Montrose, where he learned many first aid and firefighting techniques but never attended a fire. He later found his place in politics, acting as a village councillor for six years and mayor for three, finally retiring from the job six years ago. “I’d certainly like to thank the citizens of Montrose because they were fantastic during my time on council,” he said. “There was the odd time where things would come up but I classified myself as a good listener ... and that worked really well.” Discussion on creating more parks and hiking trails across the region led to the discovery of the future Antenna Trail in 2005, which officially opened on Montrose Family Fun Days in 2006 in connection with the village’s 50th anniversary. The old trail with spectacular views of the Columbia River valley was developed for local hikers by Hans Koerber and a group of enthusiastic outdoorsmen, with help from the Montrose Youth Action team and a B.C. Forest Service fire crew. Kootenay Columbia Trails Society took the trail under its wing and added it to the growing list of newly-developed trails in the area and the trail which can

take generally 45 minutes to two hours to complete, depending on the hiker, has remained one of the most popular in the area. A sign-in box added in 2010 recorded up to 700 hikers that year, growing to nearly double the following year and up to 2,000 signatures by this March. Benzer has been committed to the development of this trail over the years, which has included the addition of the flag pole viewpoint, a re-purposed Cominco Arena bench for taking in views of the Rossland Range from the flag and a sign to clarify and identify the range’s 11 peaks. Last spring, the popular hike was turned into a loop trail with the addition of the new Old Orchard arm, which runs from the flagpole toward the end of 12 Avenue. “If you work on something that you volunteer for it becomes part of you,” said Benzer, who considers the “intermediate with difficult sections” hike the second best in the Kootenays, next to Idaho Peak. He makes the trek up to five times a year, taking in the spectacular views and at times leading other community members. He will be on hand this weekend to lead hikers up the Antenna Trail during Beaver Valley May Days at 8 a.m. Saturday. His name will be added to a plaque in the village office and a photo of him will appear on a board at the community hall. He will be formerly recognized at a volunteer wine and cheese set for June 5.

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Abortion debate needs voices of reason

he leaders of Canada’s national political parties all agree on one thing; they do not want to talk about abortion. Yet, with Justin Trudeau’s announcement that going forward all Liberal candidates must be pro-choice, abortion is back on their radar screens. Under Trudeau’s leadership, the Liberal Party joins the New Democratic Party in discouraging those who believe in the sanctity of life within the womb from running for Parliament. This leaves only the Conservative Party truly open to those with pro-life sensibilities. While Justin Trudeau and Tom Mulcair may want to avoid candidates who are solely interested in codifying an uncompromising ban on abortion, party policy that precludes individuals who louise are not pro-choice from running for office violates a fundamental principle Everyday Theology of Canadian democracy. As any well-taught sixth grader knows, representation is one of the pillars of Canadian democracy. Canadian citizens have a right to select their representatives to Parliament. Collectively, these representatives should reflect the diversity of Canada in race, creed and opinion. Representatives have a responsibility to listen to the conflicting voices of Canadians on all matters, including those of conscience, even though they may disagree with those voices. The electorate is not well served when political parties pay lip service to Canadians of all views, but then stipulate, as Trudeau has in an email to Liberal party members, “incoming Liberal MPs will always vote in favour of a woman’s fundamental rights.” While politicians frame a pro-choice policy as nobly standing up for women, there are other ways to support pregnant women besides silencing the voices of those who believe that life is sacred from the moment of conception. Canadians need voices of reason on both sides of the debate. Perhaps if national leaders were more open to dissenting voices on the topic, the debate could move beyond inflammatory rhetoric and polarized arguments. Instead of focusing on universal and unrestricted access to abortion or a complete ban on abortion, Canada could move towards the development of educational and social programs that would held reduce the number of abortions in the country, while at the same time respecting a woman’s freedom and right to choose. Too often pro-choice means no choice for women because of a lack of practical support for other options during a difficult time. National parties that prevent Canadians from running for office based on a single issue shut out many talented, principled, and reasonable people from participation in the development of the broad range of policies that affect Canadian life. As Archbishop Cardinal Collins of Toronto noted, Pope Francis “would have been ineligible to be a candidate” for the Liberals. And, as someone posted on a media discussion board, Mother Theresa would not have made the cut either. With Trudeau’s “resolutely pro-choice” version of Liberal values, the Liberal Party follows the New Democratic Party in an exclusionary practice that has implications for representation in a parliamentary democracy, and at the end of the day, may do little to improve the lives of women facing the difficult decision of carrying a pregnancy to term.

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pleasures, but for God and the service of our neighbor (Mark 12:30-31). We are to seek all our delight in the Lord, not in the pleasures of the world that divide our heart from an undivided love for the Lord alone. We are to serve one master only (Matt. 6:24) and have only one treasure, the Lord (Matt. 6:19-21). Then, if we love Christ in this way, keeping his word with exactitude, the Father will love us, and the Father and the Son will come to us and make their home with us. This will happen because we are united to the Son, who is one with the Father. We are united to the Son by keeping his word. “All who keep his commandments abide in him, and he in them” (1 John 4:24). We are also united to the Son through the Eucharist. “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him” (John 6:56). We draw life from Christ. “From his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace” (John 1:16). Christ sustains our life, and we live through him because of the Eucharist. “As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me” (John 6:57). We draw life from Christ, who is one with the Father. “Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more, but you will see me; because I live, you will live also” (John 14:19). We will live

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because of the Son if we eat him and obey him and love him, as he lives because of his Father. God wants us to live through the Son. “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him” (1 John 4:9). And because the Son is in the Father, and the Father is in the Son (John 14:20), if we are united to the Son, drawing our life from him (John 1:16) and living because of him and through him, eating his flesh and drinking his blood, loving and obeying him, we will also be united to the Father, and the Father and the Son will make their home with us. The Father loves the Son, and if we are united to the Son, the Father’s love for the Son will also flow through us. Jesus tells us this when he prays to his Father, “I made known to them thy name, and I will make it known, that the love with which thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them” (John 17:26). Let us live in this river of divine love by keeping Jesus’ word, receiving him daily in the Eucharist, and living completely for him. © Copyright 2007-2009 Rev. Steven Scherrer www.DailyBiblicalSermons.com

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By Times Staff Warfield’s Craig Cunningham and the Providence Bruins bowed out of the American Hockey League playoffs after suffering a tough Game-7 loss to Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins in the Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday. Down 5-1, Providence made a furious thirdperiod comeback but came up just short in a 5-4 loss to the Penguins at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes/Barre. After a scoreless first period, the Pens scored five times on six shots to jump out to 5-0 lead. Bruins goalie Niklas Svedberg was replaced by Malcolm Subban after allowing four goals on 15 shots. Providence’s comeback started shortly after with a shorthanded goal by David Warsofsky with 54 seconds left in the second period. Then Ryan Spooner floated a wrist shot past Pens’ goalie Peter Mannino 23 seconds into the third period. The Bruins leading scorer Alex Khokhlachev cut the Pens lead to 5-3 with a goal at 6:43, silencing the crowd of 3,613. Then, with Philip Samuelsson in the box for slashing, Khokhlachev took a pass from Ryan Spooner and brought the P-Bruins to within a goal at 9:55. With Mannino looking unsteady and the Pens on the run, Providence had a pair of glittering Jim Bailey photo Beaver Valley youth soccer players race for the ball at Upper Mazzochi Park in Fruitvale on Tuesday. Teams and their support- chances to tie the game with five minutes left. ers assemble en masse every Tuesday and Thursday evening, particularly when the sun is shining, to partake in the beautiful Alex Fallstrom had the puck on his stick and lots of net to shoot at, but shanked his shot. Then game. Nick Johnson was stopped by Mannino from close range. roller derby P-Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy pulled goalie Subban (11 saves) in the closing minute, but the Bruins failed to register a shot on goal as the Penguins shut them down. By Jim Bailey new things you can do stra- we’ve been consistently “The Kootenays isn’t realThe 23-year-old Cunningham netted three Times Sports Editor tegically, it’s a matter of reac- strong, we’ve won enough ly on the way to anywhere, goals and four assists in 12 games in the Calder The Kootenay Kannibelles tion time, and being able to games to give ourselves a so you have to travel quite Cup playoffs. women’s roller derby team work with your teammates good ranking, that it gives us a bit to find games, but its The Penguins will play the St. John’s IceCaps will be sharpening their skills in such a way that you all see a good advantage against a worth it,” added Courson. in the Eastern final starting on Saturday. as they get set to consume what’s happening and you all lot of teams that we haven’t “We fund raise as much as we Another Trail native, Landon Ferraro’s Grand the Calgary Roller Derby know to do the same thing played. But I think we have can and try to represent the Rapids Griffins were ousted in the Western Assocation All Stars (CRDA) at the same time. It’s a really the potential to do really Kootenays whenever we get Conference semifinal in six games courtesy of on Saturday in an exhibition team-dependant sport and well, we have a lot of real- a chance.” the Texas Stars. The Stars will face the third seed match at the Flat Track Fever that’s where we try to draw ly talented skaters and the Despite the hectic sched- Toronto Marlies in the Western Conference final (FTF) tournament at the our strength improvement ule for most skaters the time beginning today. George Blunden Arena in the from working over the sea- spent is well worth it. “It’s a really teamAlberta city. together.” son has been “It keeps me really busy dependant sport Kannibelles captain Nicole While the insane.” for sure. There is always a bocce and that’s where Courson, aka Courtney game is an The 27th running joke among derby Shove, has skated for the e x h i b i t i o n ranked team in skaters that if we could get we try to draw our West Kootenay All Star team match, it is strength from work- Canada is well- paid to do derby we’d all since its inception three years dubbed as the represented by quit our day jobs because By Times Staff Castlegar will look to ing together.” ago, and says the competition “ s h o w c a s e players from we spend most of our hours The Trail Italico defend their title won with the CRDA All Stars will bout” of the all corners doing this anyway.” Bocce Club is hosting in last year’s tournaNicole courson be fierce. FTF tournaof the West The Kannibelles have a its annual East-West ment that attracted 16 “They are pretty good,” ment, and Kootenay and series of road-matches and Bocce Tournament on teams from Greater said Courson. “They are very will be wellpractices twice tournaments in Surrey, June 1, and looking Trail, Castlegar, and physical. We have a reputa- attended by visiting teams. a week in arenas in Rossland, Armstrong, Spokane, and for teams from across Nelson. tion for being a really tough As for the Kannibelles’ Trail, Castlegar, Salmo, and Coeur de Laine ahead of the West Kootenay to The entry fee for physical team, just because squad, it has seen some chan- Nelson. them, but will host their own compete at the Trail the event is $18 and we came out of the derby ges since taking fourth place Their dedication is likely triple-header in Castlegar on Bocce Facility in the includes a delicious scene really strong, but the in a national tournament what sets them apart from July 19 against bitter rivals Gulch. Italian luncheon, in Calgary girls are big and they in Edmonton last year. But teams from larger centres. the Belladonnas from Red The event is open addition, all top finishare tough and they play hard statistically the team looks Not only do the players travel Deer and the Lilac City All to all bocce players, ers will receive prizes with big hits.” good, says Courson, improv- long distances to practice Stars from Spokane. male or female, and courtesy of Safeway. As a result, the Kannibelles ing remarkably since open- and to play matches, but West Kootenay Roller will consist of two-perTo enter a team have been working on their ing the season with a victory they spend much of their Derby action continues son teams starting at contact Joe Bertuzzi at speed, team work, and strat- over Avalanche City before time raising funds, promot- in Trail May 31 with the 9 a.m. in the one-day 368-9751 or Ozzie Lus egy in their practices before suffering two close losses at ing, organizing and running Rossland Trail Roller Girls tournament. at 368-3727, or sign up going head-to-head against Spokarnage in Spokane last events for the All Star team versus Valley Brutality at 5 The tandem of at the Bocce facility. their formidable opponent. month as well as their house teams p.m. and the Dam City Rollers Warfield’s Joe Guercio Deadline for entries is “Derby’s kind of like other “We’ve only been around in the West Kootenay Roller take on the Nelson Killjoys at and Nick Murano of May 30. sports there are only so many for a few years but because Derby League. 7 p.m. at the Cominco Arena.

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Edmonton-Val-d’Or rematch in semifinal THE CANADIAN PRESS LONDON, Ont. Among the subplots of the Memorial Cup semifinal between Vald’Or and Edmonton is No. 8 versus No. 8. The Edmonton Oil Kings want defenceman Griffin Reinhart on the ice when Anthony Mantha is Friday. With last line change as the home team, the Foreurs will attempt to spring their 82-goal man for a shift or two without the mammoth shadow of Reinhart. “It’s Crazy Eights, right?” Oil Kings head coach Derek Laxdal said. “It’s going to be a challenge for Griff and it’s going to be a challenge for Mantha.” The MasterCard Memorial Cup semifinal is a rematch between the Quebec and Western league champions who went

to double overtime Tuesday. After 81 minutes 15 seconds - the sixthlongest-game game in tournament history - it ended 4-3 for Val-d’Or on Anthony Richard’s breakaway goal. The semifinal victor faces the unbeaten Guelph Storm in Sunday’s final. The Ontario Hockey League champions did the Oil Kings a favour, but not the host committee, by eliminating the London Knights and preventing a tiebreaker game. Reinhart and Mantha were teammates on Canada’s junior hockey team this year and are both firstround NHL draft picks. The QMJHL has won three straight Memorial Cups. The Spokane Chiefs were the last Western Hockey League team to claim it in 2008.

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Fins oust Canada THE CANADIAN PRESS MINSK, Belarus - When Team Canada pushed, Pekka Rinne shoved back. The result was Finland moving on and Canada going home. Rinne made 36 saves as Canada dropped a 3-2 decision Thursday at the world hockey championship at Chizhovka Arena. It was the fifth straight year that Canada has been eliminated in the quarter-finals. “We had a couple breakdowns,” said Canadian captain Kevin Bieksa. “We knew going into this game that the Finns were a team that would sit back and capitalize on our mistakes, and they made us pay tonight.” Finland’s Iiro Pakarinen scored the gamewinner with 3:08 left in regulation after a Team Canada turnover.

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x - clinched berth in championship game; note: two points for a win in regulation or overtime, none for an overtime loss. Wednesday’s result Guelph 7 London 2 Tuesday’s result Val-d’Or 4 Edmonton 3 (2OT) Monday’s result Guelph 6 Val-d’Or 3 End of Round Robin PLAYOFFS Friday’s game Semifinal Val-d’Or vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. Sunday’s game Championship Guelph vs. Semifinal winner, 7 p.m. IIHF Men’s World Championship All Times Eastern PLAYOFFs Thursday’s results Quarter-finals Finland 3 Canada 2

Czech Republic 4 U.S. 3 Russia 3 France 0 Sweden 3 Belarus 2 Saturday’s games Semifinals Russia vs. Sweden, 7:45 a.m. Czech Republic vs. Finland, 11:45 a.m. Sunday’s games Bronze Medal Game Semifinal losers, 9:30 a.m. Gold Medal Game Semifinal winners, 2 p.m.

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years to come,” said Linden in a statement. “We are aligned on how we want to build this team and Jim’s level of commitment to building a championship team is exciting. I look forward to re-introducing him to Vancouver

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‘Wreck-creation’ leaves appalling mess at Koocanusa By Sally MacDonald Cranbrook Townsman

South Country residents are left with a horrible cleanup this week after long weekend campers left behind a pile of garbage on Crown land near Koocanusa. Area B director Heath Slee said he visited a popular camping spot beside the reservoir on Monday, May 19 and found a scene

that he called a sign of “wreck-reation on Koocanusa”. “For a moment I thought I was standing in the middle of (the) landfill – the only difference being, there was no equipment in place to bury the litter,” Slee said. Victoria Day weekend signals the start of summer camping at Koocanusa, when people from Alberta

and elsewhere in the Kootenays flock to the reservoir. South Country residents have long complained about the condition of Crown land around the reservoir after campers have packed up and left. But this time, it’s much worse. “I was appalled at the level of disregard for the landscape, and disrespect for local

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suggestions to management and human resources, to no avail. Fellow workers who are long term simply want to see their pensions kick in, and the younger employees just want to see their workday end and get a paycheck. I am hoping someone might see this letter and recognize themselves and do something about this situation. I am open to suggestions. -Frustrated Employee Dear Frustrated: The problem with being an employee is that you cannot control what management does, nor can you make other employees shape up without

Dear Santa: There is no specific time to tell your children these things, but by the age of 8, we suspect your daughter was figuring it out on her own. And most kids don’t appreciate remaining in the dark while their peers are more informed. Telling her the truth probably made her feel more mature and trusted. You could have softened the blow by discussing the idea of Santa, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny, helping her understand that parents enjoy this type of pretending for their children and that using one’s imagination can be fun and creative. But please put a positive spin on your daughter becoming old enough to know the real story behind the presents. We think she’ll be just fine. Dear Annie: This is in response to the woman whose grandchildren pull out their hair. I’m in my late 50s

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, May 24, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Hold your temper today, because unpredictable things will occur that cause you to lash out at others. Avoid nasty power struggles. Also avoid dark alleys and crime-ridden areas. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Something behind the scenes that is hidden will surprise you today. It could trigger arguments with others, especially with those who want to lay blame. Be careful. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be patient with others, because someone, probably a female, will say or do something you least expect. It could lead to arguments about shared property or who is responsible for things. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If you have a difference of

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opinion with someone today, and this is likely, it will be public. Others will notice. Therefore, think about this before you open your mouth, because you can never take your words back. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Travel plans will be interrupted, delayed or canceled today. Similarly, plans related to higher education, publishing and the media will hold some surprises. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Make friends with your bank account to know what is happening now, because something unpredictable could take place. Be especially vigilant about someone’s wealth for which you are responsible. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A female partner or friend will surprise you today or demand something from you. If you can postpone this discussion, you won’t regret it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Power outages, computer crashes and canceled meetings are some reasons your work day will be interrupted today. Work equipment might break down. Caution! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is an accident-prone day for your kids, so be vigilant. Know where they are at all times, and remove them from hazardous situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Small appliances might break down today, or minor breakages could occur. Domestic quarrels are likely, because unpredictable things occur. Patience is your only recourse. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is an accident-prone day, so slow down and take it easy. Pay attention to everything you say and do. Heated

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Commencing June 25, 2014 and running to August 7, 2014

PUBLIC WORKS LABOURER

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is looking for enthusiastic individuals who possess initiative to plan and supervise the Beaver Valley Summer Parks Programs. The candidates must enjoy working with children, be fun, outgoing and patient. The successful candidates must be registered for College/University in the fall. Preference will be given to those applicants pursuing a career in recreation, education or working with youth. Rate of pay will be as per the Collective Agreement.

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION (START DATE JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2014) The City of Rossland has an opportunity for an individual who possess a minimum Class 5 driver’s license with air endorsement to join the public works team. We are looking for a motivated employee who works well as a team player and who shows initiative in demonstrating value of work.

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Successful applicants will be competent in equipment operation, the use of construction tools, road maintenance, and able to work with minimum supervision. Preference will be given to applicants with a Class 3 driver’s license and knowledge in maintenance and repairs of municipal infrastructure. This is a CUPE Local 2087 bargaining positions and offers a rate of pay between $ 26.76 and $ 30.73 per hour with benefits outlined in the Agreement. Submit your resume to: City of Rossland, Box 1179, 1899 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Attention: Leigh Adamson Email: leigh@rossland.ca Closing date for applications is Monday, June 2, 2014. The City of Rossland thanks all applicants for their interest and will only reply to those selected for an interview.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Current First Aid Certificate • Previous experience working with children APPLICATIONS: • Must include proof of acceptance into college/university • Will be accepted until 4:00 pm, May 23, 2014 Applications can be dropped off at the Beaver Valley Arena or mailed to: Beaver Valley Recreation Box 880, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Or emailed to: kwalker@rdkb.com Beaver Valley Recreation would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Ferraro Foods Employment Opportunity Accounts Payable assistant: â€˘ Accounts payable experience â€˘ Excellent customer service skills â€˘ Detail oriented, organized, accurate and legible - data input â€˘ Able to meet deadlines â€˘ Able to stay focused on tasks in a fast paced environment Ferraro Foods offers a very competitive wage, full time employment and future considerations for a benefits package. Please forward letter and resume to : Ferraro Foods 850 Farwell Street Trail BC VlR 3T8 Attention: Accounts Payable Administrator Or email to: employment@ferrarofoods.ca No telephone calls please. Ferraro Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All resumes will be considered however only short list resumes will be contacted.

Employment

Services

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

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Food Products

RN for busy Medical Clinic in Fruitvale. We are looking to hire a BC Registered Nurse for regular part-time position. To start mid June with closing date May 30, 2014. Email resumes to bvclinic@telus.net.

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Computer Services

HOME SHARE/RESPITE PROVIDER Kootenay Society for Community Living supports individual with developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders. We currently have openings for Home Share and Respite Providers in the West Kootenays. Qualifications include: experience working with individuals with developmental

disabilities and the desire to provide a safe and welcoming home that offers individuals the opportunity for inclusion. For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net or call 250-365-2624 To apply, please forward your resume to sjunkerkscl@telus.net or by fax 250-365-5679

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FULL Time Regulated Pharmacy Technician and Full Time Pharmacy Assistant Required for growing Residential Care and Compounding Pharmacy in Kimberley, BC. Preference will be given to experience with PACMED, Catalyst and Kroll. Experience with residential care workflow, data entry and checking. Wage will be based on Position and experience. Position Available immediately. Send Resume to: ltc@grayspharmacy.ca Grayâ€™s Compounding Pharmacy Remedyâ€™s Rx, ph: 250-4270038

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PC problems? Ask Darren Bates the Computer Guy for help! www.DarrenBates.NET or 1-250-434-9458

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Painting & Decorating INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR.Small/ Medium size jobs. Reasonable hourly rate. Own tools and supplies. You buy the paint. 250-921-4916

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English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready May 30. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake

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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $3.15/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger Available $5/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Garage Sales CVL FUNDRAISER for KATRINA FONTAINE Large Garage Sale. Saturday, May 24th, 8am-1pm. 2920 Laburnum Dr. in Parking Lot FRUITVALE, 1947 Eastview Street, Saturday, May 24, 9am-12noon. GLENMERRY 3842 Woodland Drive. Sat. May 24, 8am-2pm. Kids bike, snow blower plus much more. GLENMERRY, 3933 Woodland Dr., Sat. May 24, 8:00am. Multi-Family. Furniture, household, clothing, toys.

Houses For Sale

www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE W NE

MLS#

MLS#2397629

Sat. May 24 â€˘ 11am - 1pm 380 Laurier Drive, Warfield $249,000

Sat. May 24 â€˘ noon - 2pm 424 Buckna St, Trail $179,900

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Glenmerry $289,000

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Glenmerry $176,000

MLS#2394956

MLS#2397585

Trail $99,000

Rossland $224,900 W NE

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Fruitvale $162,800

MLS#2393245

MLS#2396552

Fruitvale $369,000

Balfour $125,000

SOLD

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Shavers Bench

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Salmo $279,900 W NE

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Sat. May 24 â€˘ 1:30 - 3:30pm 955 Chaucer Street, Warfield $289,000

MLS#2389454

Waneta $103,000

G TIN LIS

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Glenmerry $195,000

MLS#2395099

Glenmerry $279,000

Contact Our Realtors

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Waneta Village $219,000

Wayne DeWitt........... ext 25 cell: 250-368-1617 Mario Berno ..............ext 27 cell: 250.368.1027 Tom Gawryletz .........ext 26 cell: 250.368.1436 Dawn Rosin...............ext 24 cell: 250.231.1765 Thea Stayanovich.....ext 28 cell: 250.231.1661

Fred Behrens ............ext 31 cell: 250.368.1268 Keith DeWitt .............ext 30 cell: 250.231.8187 Denise Marchi ..........ext 21 cell: 250.368.1112 Joy DeMelo ...............ext 29 cell: 250.368.1960

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Garage Sales Merchandise for Sale MIRAL HEIGHTS, 2555 Albert

Houses For Sale Real Estate

Apt/Condo for Rent Rentals GLENVIEW APTS. Large,

Auto Financing Transportation

Garage Sales

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

Dr. Fri. May23, 6:30-7:30pm., Sat. May24 8am-12noon. Stamping Up, saw tables, MIRAL HEIGHTS, 2555 Albert drums, young teen boyâ€™s Dr. Fri. May23, clothes, interior 6:30-7:30pm., doors, craft/ Sat. May24 8am-12noon. wedding. Stamping Up,610saw MONTROSE, 5th tables, Street. drums, young Sat. & Sun. Mayteen 24 &boyâ€™s 25, clothes, interior doors, craft/ 8am-2pm. wedding. MONTROSE, 760&745 9th MONTROSE, 610 5th Street. Avenue. 2 Family Garage Sale Sat. & Sun. May 9:00 24 a.m. & 25, Saturday, May 24th 8am-2pm. WARFIELD, 874 Burns Ave. MONTROSE, 9th Sat. May 24, 760&745 8am-12noon. Avenue. 2 Family Garage Sale Multi-Family. Kitchen items, Saturday, Mayitems, 24th 9:00 a.m. Christmas something WARFIELD, for everyone! 874 Burns Ave. Sat. May 315 24, Martin 8am-12noon. W.TRAIL, Street. Multi-Family. Kitchen Sat. & Sun. May 24 &items, 25. Christmas items, something 8am-3pm. Estate sale. Tools, for everyone! electric scooter, kitchen items. W.TRAIL, 315 Martin Street. CASINO COMMUNITY Sat. & Sun. May 24 Garage & 25. Sale. 4180 Estate Casino sale. Road.Tools, Sat. 8am-3pm. May 24, 9am 2pm electric scooter, kitchen items. Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20â€™ & 40â€™ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 Affordable Steel Shipping A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY Containers for sale/rent STORAGE CONTAINERS 20â€™ & Used 40â€™ Kootenay Containers 20â€™40â€™45â€™ 53â€™ Castlegar 250-365-3014 and insulated containers all A- STEEL sizesSHIPPING in stock. DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS SPECIAL Used 20â€™40â€™45â€™ 53â€™ Trades are welcome. and insulated containers all 40â€™ Containers under $2500! in&644 stock. Also sizes JD 544 wheel SPECIAL Loaders JD 892D Trades welcome. LC are excavator 40â€™ under $2500! Ph Containers Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Also JD 544BC &644 Delivery andwheel AB Loaders JD 892D www.rtccontainer.com LC excavator HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Best price. Best quality. All BC and available. AB shapesDelivery & colours www.rtccontainer.com 1-866-652-6837 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. www.thecoverguy.com/ Best price. Best quality. All newspaper? shapes & colours available. SCREENED TOP Soil, $30. 1-866-652-6837 per yard. Delivery available. www.thecoverguy.com/ 250-367-9308 newspaper? SCREENED TOP Soil, $30. per yard. Delivery available. 250-367-9308 BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251

Misc. for Sale Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Real Estate Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251

For Sale By Owner Real Estate For Sale By Owner

2 storey 6 yr old cabin 4 km from Ashram, Riondel, beach and golf 2course. storey Needs: 6 yr oldelec., cabin plumbing, H2O pipe or 4 km from Ashram, well, insulation, cabinets. Riondel, beach and golf On 2.8 Needs: nicely treed course. elec., acres. Good bench(es) plumbing, H2O pipe or for building second home well, insulation, cabinets. with Appraised Onlakeview. 2.8 nicely treed at $170,000 but old acres. Good bench(es) vendor is quite flexible. for building second home Great starter home with lakeview. Appraised especially for handy at $170,000 but old vendorperson(s). is quite flexible. Call : 780-566-0707 Great starter homeor : 780-222-2996 or especially for handy t.laboucan.avirom@gmail.com person(s). Trail A perfect Call(Sunningdale) : 780-566-0707 or : starter,780-222-2996 retirement oror rental

home. 750sq.ft. main floor, 1 t.laboucan.avirom@gmail.com full bath, gas heat and fireTrail A perfect place,(Sunningdale) a/c. Full basement starter, or rental (350sqft retirement finished). Large carhome. 750sq.ft. floor, 1 port (500sqft),mainworkshop full bath, South gas heat andfenced fire(100sqft). facing place, a/c. FullQuiet basement backyard/garden. locale (350sqft finished). carclose to all Large amenities. port (500sqft), workshop $179,990. Call 250-364-1940 (100sqft). South facing fenced backyard/garden. Quiet locale close to all amenities. $179,990. Call 250-364-1940 MONTROSE, 135 9th Ave. 2

Houses For Sale

storey, 4bd. w/view. Granite Houseshardwood For Sale countertops, floors. Small trade welcome. MONTROSE, 135 9th Ave. $475,000. Ph.250-368-3773 2 storey, 4bd. w/view. Granite countertops, hardwood floors. Small trade welcome. $475,000. Ph.250-368-3773

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SUNNINGDALE Large, 2 bdrm condo

SUNNINGDALE â€˘ refinished Large, 2 bdrm condo hardwood floors â€˘â€˘ New kitchen refinished â€˘ hardwood New bathroom floors â€˘â€˘ New New fridge kitchen& stove â€˘â€˘ Enclosed deck New bathroom â€˘â€˘ Furnished New fridge & stove â€˘$Enclosed deck 119,000 â€˘ 250.368.3055 Furnished

119,000

Mobile Homes 250.368.3055 & Parks ROSSLAND, new 2 bedMobile3 Homes room, 1 bathroom modular homes in&Rossland Parks Paradise MHP, from $64,900. includes ROSSLAND, new 2 bednet GST. Rick3 250-254-7997, room, 1 bathroom modular Kim 250-512-1222. homes in Rossland Paradise MHP, from $64,900. includes net GST. Rick 250-254-7997, Kim 250-512-1222.

Rentals

Rent To Own Rentals

Rent to Own New Denver, Trail, Nelson & Grand Forks. If you have a small down payment I have a nice Rent to for Own New Denver, home you. Less then Trail, Nelson Grand perfect credit&OK call Forks. you have a small JessicaIf @ 250 505-7420 down payment I have a nice home for you. Less then perfect credit OK call Jessica @ 250 505-7420 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 DOWNTOWN TRAIL, renovatBella Vista, Shavers ed 1bdrm. character apt,Bench quiet Townhomes. 2-3 adult building, N/S, coin-opN/P. laundry, bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 non-smoking. 250-226-6886. DOWNTOWN TRAIL, renovatErmalinda Apartments, Glened 1bdrm. character apt, quiet merry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. adult building, coin-op laundry, 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 non-smoking. 250-226-6886. Francesco Estates, GlenmerErmalinda Apartments, ry. Adults only. N/P, N/S,Glen1-3 merry. Adults 250.368.6761. only. N/P, N/S. bdrms. Phone 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Francesco Estates, GlenmerHeat included. $750./mo. 250ry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 368-5908 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250368-5908

Rent To Own

Apt/Condo for Rent Apt/Condo for Rent

Quiet 1 & 2 bdrm. apts. available. 250-368-8391 Montrose 3bdrm suite GLENVIEW APTS.top Large, $750., 1 3bdrm. Quiet & 2 lower bdrm. suite apts. $700. W/D, newly reno, must available. 250-368-8391 have ref. NS. May consider Montrose 3bdrm top suite small pets. 250-231-6651 $750., 3bdrm.1 lower ROSSLAND, bach. suite apt. $700. W/D, Golden City newly Manor.reno, Overmust 55. have ref. NS. May consider N/S. N/P. Subsidized. 250small pets.250-362-3385 250-231-6651 362-5030, ROSSLAND, 1 bach. apt. TRAIL:City 1 bdrm suite Over close to Golden Manor. 55. Shared washer N/S.downtown N/P. Subsidized. 250and dryer $575 utilities inc. 362-5030, 250-362-3385 Ken: 250-442-2632 TRAIL: 1 bdrm suite close to ken.dodds@yahoo.ca downtown Shared washer Grand Ltd. and dryerForks $575Realty utilities inc. Ken: 250-442-2632 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Newly renoâ€™d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities Grand Forks Realty Ltd. included. 250-368-1312. TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. Newly renoâ€™d, perfect for senapartment. Adult building, perior, N/P.professionals. Utilities infect no for stairs. seniors/ cluded. 250-368-1312. Cozy, clean, quiet, comTRAIL, spacious fortable. Must See. 1&2bdrm. 250-368apartment. Adult building, per1312 fect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy,WANETA clean, MANOR quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm.

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Homes for Rent

WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888 Castlegar DT 2 Bdrm House $900/mth + utilities, Avail Immediately, 250-365-6075

Homes for Rent Want to Rent

Castlegar DT 2 Bdrm House $900/mth + utilities, Avail Immediately, 250-365-6075 PROFESSIONAL COUPLE seeking 4-5 bedroom well maintained executive home. Trail/ Rossland/ Castlegar. PROFESSIONAL COUPLE 250-362-5867 seeking 4-5 bedroom well maintained executive home. WHERE DO YOUCastlegar. TURN Trail/ Rossland/ 250-362-5867

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2006 HONDA Shadow Aero 750cc. New tires, 38,000km. Wind screen, saddle bags, luggage rack, pass. seat. Exc. 2006 HONDA Shadow Aero cond. $4,500. 250-368-3408 750cc. New tires, 38,000km. Wind screen, saddle bags, luggage rack, pass. seat. Exc. cond. $4,500. 250-368-3408 1996 28.5â€™ Travelaire Travel Trailer, separate bedroom generator, solar panels $6,000, Call 250-304-2686 1996 28.5â€™ Travelaire Travel Trailer, separate bedroom generator, solar panels $6,000, Call 250-304-2686 2005 white Chev 2500 HD 4x4, canopy, trailer hitch, new tires. $7,299. John 250-3642242, 250-367-7540 2005 white Chev 2500 HD 4x4, canopy, trailer hitch, new tires. $7,299. John 250-3642242, 250-367-7540 OLDER 15â€™ Therm-Glass 2 Stroke 70hp merc, 5hp Johnson, full canvas, fish finder, 4 gas tanks, anchor, rod holdOLDER 15â€™ Therm-Glass 2 ers, Downrigger, 3 life jackets, Stroke merc, JohnTrailer. 70hp $2,200. obo.5hp 250-362son, 5863 full canvas, fish finder, 4 gas tanks, anchor, rod holders, Downrigger, 3 life jackets, Trailer. $2,200. obo. 250-3625863

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Trucks & Vans

Warfield 149,000

Trail $OLD

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Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575 Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484 Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153 Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

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Weekend outing turns into bear cub rescue BY ARNE PETRYSHEN Cranbrook Townsman

When a group of local hikers came across two young bear cubs up the Bull River Road their first instinct was to stay away, as anyone who lives in the Kootenays knows that a mother bear’s instinct to protect her cubs can be extremely dangerous. However the mother did not appear. Stephanie McGregor, her husband and some friends were on the road to Lemon Lake on Sunday, but when they turned back because of road conditions, they came across the two bear cubs. “There were two teeny-tiny baby bears,” McGregor said. “The smallest bears I’ve ever seen in my life so we pulled over and we just sat in our vehicles. “I thought for sure the mama bear would be coming up right away. We sat there for awhile and she wasn’t coming. I was kind of getting more worried and more worried.” Then, as they were waiting, a group of dirt bikers arrived at the site and asked if the bears were still there. They said they’d seen the cubs there the day before. McGregor called the Conservation Officers (CO) office, but got the hotline. The next she called her friend Colleen Bailey. “She’s an experienced animal rescuer — that’s kind of what she does.” Bailey immediately contacted the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, B.C. The shelter did have room, but wanted them to be sure the bears were orphaned. The shelter has helped more than 200 black bears, as well as a number of Grizzly and Kermode bears. Soon some tourists from Ohio, who’d come to take photos of hummingbirds, came upon the bears and set up their tripods to take photos.

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Top: Two orphaned bear cubs — a brother and sister — were rescued by Stephanie McGregor and Colleen Bailey on the weekend (Wendy Chambers photo). Bottom: Colleen Bailey goes to get a frightened, orphaned bear cub out of a tree near Lemon Lake (S. Bechtel photo). “There was just no way that momma was around with these people hanging around,” McGregor said. “We called back to the shelter and she gave us word to capture them. She was in touch with the COs and all the proper authorities.” COs later confirmed that the mother had died. Bailey, a technical animal rescuer, is trained to how to work with fractious, or unruly, animals. She said she approached it like any frightened animal that can cause damage. “I put on heavy gloves and protected my arms with a heavy jacket,” Bailey said. “I walked up and they were weak enough that I could approach them and

grab them.” At the time, Bailey was working on behalf of the Northern Light Wildlife Sanctuary. The first cub tried to go up a tree, but was so weak it ended up falling back. Bailey caught it and put it in a portable kennel. The second cub got even further up a tree, but Bailey got him by the rear end. They drove back to Bailey’s house, where they weighed the bears — a brother and sister — and got them some bear gruel to eat. A veterinarian came down to take a look at the bears as well, who fed them, gave them a vitamin shot and assessed them. The bears were quite dehydrated, starving, but they were in good enough shape to be transported to Smithers. But a flight couldn’t be lined up, as the animal inspector wasn’t available over the weekend. So instead, on Monday McGregor and Bailey drove the bears to Golden. There they met Wendy Chambers, a volunteer with the Northern Light Wildlife Society, who drove the bears to Jasper. From there, the owners of Northern Light took the bears, driving 10 hours each way to pick them up. The Northern Light Wildlife Society is the only shelter in B.C. (other than one only for Vancouver island bears) that can take bears in. It’s a non-profit that gives injured/ orphaned wildlife a second chance at survival. Angelika and Peter Langen started the shelter in 1989 after emigrating from Germany. It became a society in 2001 and a registered charity in 2002. McGregor said the bears will be rehabilitated then hopefully released back into the wild in a year or so. “We couldn’t believe how everyone came together for these bears,” she said. “It’s so amazing.”

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