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Sleep under bridge to raise money to end homelessness BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

The community outpouring in support of a fundraiser to end homelessness in Greater Trail has been encouraging. But local organizers are hoping more people will commit to sleeping one night under the Trail bridge to raise funds that will sustain the non-profit service into next year. Coins for Change is an awareness and fundraising campaign slated for Sept. 12 that asks local officials, service groups, first responders and anyone else to experience homelessness firsthand by spending the night under the Victoria Street Bridge. “By staying under the bridge for one night doesn’t mean we know what it’s like to be homeless,” said Sheila Adcock from the Career Development Services (CDS). “But it’s a perfect venue to raise awareness and something we would like to do year after year.” The challenge builds on a joint venture between the Skills Centre and CDS called Getting to Home, which is an initiative that launched two years ago with a goal to end homelessness in Greater Trail. With summer vacations almost over,

Gyro, Butler and Haley parks among new sites in city BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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Trail Coun. Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson (left) is pounding the pavement this week collecting pledges for the Sept. 12 Coins for Change fundraiser. Sheila Adcock (right) from Career Development Services is organizing the event. CDS’ event planners are out-and-about in an effort to have more groups join the cause. Information packages have been hand

Program provides life-changing help For one new member of the Trail community, the Coins for Change fundraiser literally hits close to home. The Getting to Home program helped Shawn Geist through a troubled time in his life when he had no hope and no where to go. Geist was just out of his teens, addicted to drugs, in trouble with law enforcement and sleeping on the streets of Nelson. He needed to get away from that city to get his life back on track, so he moved to Trail but didn’t have a plan in place. Once he walked through the doors of CDS and asked for help, he’s never looked back. “I didn’t have a place to live and I needed help,” said Geist from his first phone that was hooked up in his home Thursday afternoon. “They moved me into a house,

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helped me maintain it and made sure I wasn’t back on the streets.” Geist has a CDS outreach worker dedicated to helping him learn how to make ends meet on a day-to-day basis and to provide assistance with moving forward into a bright future. Now sober with a secure roof over his head and working part time, he is determined to earn his high school diploma and is already thinking about post secondary education. “When I was homeless and on a lot of drugs I didn’t care about myself or who I hung out with,” recalled Geist. “Now I’m happy and proud of where I am. I have food in my house, a great girlfriend and a great life. “The resources are here in Trail,” he added. “The best thing you can do is ask for help.” – Regnier

delivered to various Teck social clubs, clinics, the hospital and businesses, said Adcock. “I think a lot of people are away on holidays and hard to reach right now,” said Adcock. “But I’m hoping they’ll take a look at what we are doing and give some confirmation that they will be here that night.” If pitching a tent or building a makeshift shelter out of boxes isn’t in the cards, Adcock said donations can be brought to the site that evening or dropped off at the service’s downtown office. She said there’s been many positive comments and pledges from the community to CDS staff members who are canvassing their neighbourhoods. “We are hoping to have businesses and individuals challenge others, such as ball and hockey teams,” noted Adcock. “But there’s not much of a commitment to that yet.” Even though reaching certain sectors of the community has been difficult, Adcock remains hopeful that she will soon hear that local police, fire department and ambulance services are committed to joining in to spend a night under the Trail bridge. See YOUNG, Page 3

City council agreed to rollout a new plan that will bring free Wi-Fi to a host of parks throughout Trail this fall. The Shaw Go Wi-Fi no charge service is open to all users, not just Shaw customers, and besides providing free access at Gyro, Haley, Andy Bilesky and Butler parks, will also enhance smartphone wireless access in the current hot spots at city hall, the Trail Memorial Centre, and the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Members of council authorized a fiveyear facility attachment license agreement during the governance and operations committee meeting Monday afternoon, after confirming the city’s cost to average about $308 per year per site, and that any park user can access free Wi-Fi, regardless of their own service provider. Until now, there hasn’t been free wireless service in the outdoor parks, explained David Perehudoff, Trail’s chief administrative officer. The installation at the Trail facilities will enhance coverage and complement the city’s current offering, he said, noting that users will be able to search for networks available and pick the one that provides the best signal strength within each facility. “Although we do not expect that all areas of each park will be covered,” said Perehudoff. “And there may be some spots where people will not be able to see the Shaw network.” Duane Birnie, the city’s information systems coordinator, noted that many municipalities in the province have been approached by Shaw with the offer, and have since established a working group to study the issues surrounding the service. The communication company’s hardware cannot be attached to the city’s decorative street lighting systems or cross walk poles, said Birnie, and when possible, Shaw will use its own infrastructure and not provide its own guest access network at those locations. The access point, called a hotspot, has a range of about 20 metres indoors and a greater range outdoors.

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The Terry Fox Foundation is on the hunt for someone to organize a Terry Fox Run in Fruitvale this year for what would be the first run since 2011. Catherine Hodgson, media assistant for the foundation, says the run is pretty easy to organize and it is open to anyone who has a bit of spare time. “It can really be anyone in the community,” she said, adding that there are many different types of people organizing runs across the country. “We have such a great example of young and old. We have someone organizing a run that is as young as 20. It is interesting because a lot of organizers hold the cause personally and have been affected by cancer before, but we really welcome the entire community.” The position of run organizer has four main functions, says Hodgson. “(The position involves) organizing the run, securing an

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The Terry Fox Run will be held Sept. 14 in Trail. A similar event in Fruitvale requires organizers to come forward to host the run. organization committee, planning the route and planning some activities,” she said, mentioning that anyone who organizes a Terry Fox Run would not be going at it alone. “We would act as a resource for as much as we can. We would also provide all of the promotional materials and that is all complimentary.” According to Hodgson, it is getting down to the wire for someone to sign up and organize the Fruitvale

Terry Fox Run, but there are always extra materials at the Terry Fox Foundation office. Donna White, the provincial coordinator for the foundation, says that holding a Terry Fox Run isn't reserved for larger cities or bigger communities – anyone can host a run and continue Terry Fox's work. “What Terry started 34 years ago with his Marathon of Hope is certainly a legacy that has been left with all of us as Canadians.”

“We have runs in cities the size of Vancouver or Toronto, but we also have runs in communities like Masset and small towns around the country.” Even though the event is titled the Terry Fox Run, White says you can do it on roller blades, or in a stroller, as long as the message is maintained. “Whether you want to walk it, whether you want to run it, or if you want to bring your children in strollers, or seniors in wheelchairs,

or kids on bikes, and bring the family dog, It is about coming out and being a part of a Marathon of Hope and continuing the legacy that Terry left with all of us,” she said. Gord Mattson, a member of the organizing committee for Trail's Terry Fox Run, says the event is something that has put Canada on the map in regards to cancer research. “The foundation is a grassroots organization driven by volunteers. All of the funds raised go directly to cancer research in Canada and over the last 30 years, the funds have helped transform Canada's cancer research centres into world-class, world leading (facilities).” The Terry Fox Run for Trail will start at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14 in Gyro Park with registration at 9 a.m. For information on how to sign up and organize the Fruitvale Terry Fox Run, contact White or Hodgson at the British Columbia Terry Fox Foundation Office at 1-888-8369786.

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City hopes to land grants for airport improvements Because Trail falls into the least scheduled passenger category, 1,000 to The city’s new acquisition, the Trail 49,999, the city is eligible for full fundRegional Airport, lands over 20,000 pas- ing of first priority projects. sengers each year. Meaning, any safetyThat number upgrades related airside improve“At this time the Trail from business to first ments such as runway runway is the class opportunities for fedrehabilitation, visual aids main priority.” eral money to pay for airand aircraft firefighting port improvements. equipment required by David Perehudoff The Airport Capital regulation, can be 100 per Assistance Program (ACAP) cent paid for through the is available to any Canadian airport Transport Canada program. that is not federally owned or operated, “At this time the runway is the main meets certification requirements, and priority,” said David Perehudoff, Trail’s offers year-round regularly scheduled chief administrative officer, adding, “the commercial passenger service. city will be completing an inventory to Depending on the number of pas- determine what further ACAP assistsengers accessing the service annually, ance we may apply for in the future with each eligible airport can qualify for up respect to equipment.” to 100 per cent funding on projects that The regional district, the airstrip’s Transport Canada rates in priority. owner until six months ago (Feb. 15), By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

received ACAP funding for a snowplow and runway sweeper, both of which were transferred to the city with the sale of the airport. “We are still making efforts to improve all airside machinery and safety equipment through ACAP,” explained Perehudoff. “And will keep the public informed as we progress through the various stages of the program.” He said there isn’t a cap for the airstrip’s improvement projects, but limited federal money has each airport competing for available funding. Don Goulard, manager of the Trail Regional Airport, attended Monday’s governance meeting to brief council with an operations report. He noted that Internet service problems have been eliminated with the installation of fibre-optics, the “dip” in See UPGRADES, Page 3

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Nine-year sentence for airport rampage By Greg Nesteroff Castlegar News

A BC Provincial Court judge has sentenced a man to nine years in prison for a violent, druginduced attack at the Castlegar airport. Aaron Welch, 28, pleaded guilty to 14 charges including aggravated assault, robbery, and mischief, stemming from the bizarre scene that saw a man stabbed in the face and over a dozen vehicles damaged. Sentenced Monday in Nelson, he was given time-and-a-half credit for the six months he has already spent in custody, meaning he will need to serve another eight years and three months. The Crown wanted a ten-year sentence, while the defence asked for four to six years. Welch had 32 offences on his record between 2001 and 2012, including several assault convictions that resulted in jail time. His longest previous sentence, however, was nine months. A psychologist’s report suggested he is a high risk to re-offend and has shown “poor motivation” to deal with his drug problem. Court heard that on February 16, while delusional on crystal meth, Welch took three rebar stakes used for snow removal and smashed several vehicles in the airport’s long-term parking area, hoping to steal a vehicle and drive to Winlaw. He took several items, including a pair of tin snips. Around 5:30 a.m., a witness called 911. Welch ran towards the man’s truck and threw an object at it. Before police arrived, another driver pulled over and rolled his window down to ask if Welch needed help. Welch responded by stabbing the 63-year-old man in the face with the tin snips, causing a laceration around his right eye. The victim exited his truck, and Welch got in and began to drive away, but was rammed by another truck, and then collided with an arriving police car. An RCMP officer tackled Welch in a snowbank and held him with the help of two witnesses. In addition, he was given a lifetime firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and to pay a total of $2,550 in restitution to the owners of the damaged vehicles.

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Miss Trail Ella Meyer (left) switched her formal wear for a T-shirt and sneakers Wednesday afternoon to help Kennedy Keraiff from the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce set up a fundraising tent for a special night edition of Trail Market on the Esplanade. The night market was a joint venture between the chamber and the City of Trail.

Upgrades made to comply with Transport Canada FROM PAGE 2 the north end stopway was ground-down and new asphalt applied, and “windsocks” now meet required specifications. “In response to discus-

sions with Transport Canada, all runway, stopway, taxiway and apron markings have been correctly re-painted to ensure compliance,” Goulard confirmed. Additionally, the Request

Kootenay Lake drug sweep dismantles small grow-ops By Lorne Eckersley Creston Advance

A special program to eradicate outdoor marijuana crops continues to reap dividends for Creston RCMP. Eleven small grow-ops, most on the East Shore of

Grapevine is a for kids. Bring a public service probike and learn how vided by the Trail to change a tire, Times and is not maintenance tips a guaranteed suband how to ride mission. For full safely. list of events visit Events & Happenings in • Planning the Lower Columbia trailtimes.ca. begins for • Sunday, Gyro Rossland’s Golden Park 9 a.m. registration for City Days slated for Sept. 5-7. the Kidney Walk in Trail. 2.5K Pick up a parade entry form walk starts at 10 a.m. Contact at the Rossland Chamber of trailwalk@kidney.bc.ca or Commerce or email director@ 1.800.567.8112 ext. 228 to join rossland.bclibrary.ca. Plan to a walk for one in ten Canadians build your outhouse and enter with kidney disease. the outhouse races. Contact • Tuesday, Trail & District Mike at 362.5244 for info. Start Library at 1 p.m. Natasha collecting unwanted items for Lockey from Kootenay a community white elephant Mountain Bike Coaching is sale on Sept. 7. If your group teaching a free summer camp would like to organize and host

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an interactive family-friendly event, contact Terry at rbrinson@telus.net. Music • Thursday, Gyro Park at 7 p.m., Kootenay Savings Music in the Park presents Sunshine Drive, a rocking funky blues quintet. Bring a lawn chair, toonie donation requested. Upcoming • Aug. 28, KSCU Music in the Park presents the Old-Time Fiddlers with Walter Crockett. • Aug 29, Trail Market on the Esplanade goes from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Showcase of vendors, good eats and more. Call 368.3144 for info. To submit to the Grapevine email newsroom@trailtimes.

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that allows local police to use a helicopter to identify locations from the air and then use GPS co-ordinates to locate the grow-ops with their vehicles or on foot. On Aug. 12, 400 plants were cut and removed from four spots in the Crawford

Bay area. On Aug. 14, four more grow-ops near Gray Creek were dismantled, removing 433 plants. Another patch with 215 plants was taken out on Saturday, pushing the week’s total to more than 1,000 plants.

Young people getting involved FROM PAGE 1 So far, Montrose council and the Salvation Army Family Services are taking pledges and Trail Coun. Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson is committed to zipping up a sleeping bag for the 12-hour event that begins at 8 p.m. that Friday night. “I’ve already received some pledges so if anyone wants to contribute you know where to find me,” said the Trail councillor. “But I’m going to start pounding the pavement this week.” Though adult responses have been limited to date, some of the community’s youngest members have been on board from the

start. When Adcock’s grandson heard of the event he said, “everyone should have a home, grandma.” Now he and his friends are collecting pop cans and bottles to cash in and make a Coins for Change donation that night. Other youngsters working toward the cause are the Warfield Scouts, and the group is currently taking pledges before sleeping under the stars in the village Sept. 12. For information, to donate and to sign up for the event, contact CDS at 364.1104 or visit the service’s office at 1565 Bay Avenue in downtown Trail.

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Provincial Williams Lake

Mount Polley spill may be left in place By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Further tests of mine tailings spilled down a creek bed from the Mount Polley mine will determine whether the metal-bearing sand will be removed or left where it is, Energy and

Mines Minister Bill Bennett said this week. The first lab tests on sediment samples at the mouth of Hazeltine Creek showed that while the material that poured down to the creek mouth in Quesnel

Lake isn’t a health hazard to humans, its iron and copper content are above federal and provincial standards for aquatic life. Bennett said it’s encouraging that the first sediment results did not show presence

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creek bed and get them out of the creek mouth in Quesnel Lake,” Bennett said. “Before you start dredging lake bottoms and trying to clean up the bottom of a creek bed to get the sand out, you’ve got to determine what the risk is first, and that’s the phase that we’re in right now.” There are two priority jobs underway on the spill site. One is pumping down the level of Polley Lake, the smaller lake next to the mine site that received a surge of water and tailings that plugged the outlet with an elevated water level. The other is reconstructing the breached section of the dam to prevent rain from carrying more tailings from the pond.

Thieves steal proceeds from softball tourney The Nanaimo News Bulletin A local softball tournament struck out over the weekend after organizers discovered that thousands of dollars were stolen from them. According to the Nanaimo RCMP, organizers had a cash box that contained roughly $5,500 from the tournament, which is held annually at McGirr Sports Complex and consisted of 15 men’s teams from across Vancouver Island. The money would have been used to pay the umpires and field fees. Tournament organizers became aware of the theft at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, which was the last day of the tournament. The Nanaimo RCMP were called after organizers realized that the cash box, which had been left in an unsecured area, was missing. “Organizers are shocked and dismayed that someone would stoop so low. They will be taking to social media sites to let people know what happened and hopefully find out who is responsible,” Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman said in a press release.

Orphaned grizzly Pair of mudslides returned to the wild Lillooet

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THE CANADIAN PRESS LILLOOET, B.C. - Several people were stranded overnight on Highway 99 north of Lillooet, B.C., after four vehicles got caught between two mudslides that closed a section of the road. A storm hit the region at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday night. Transportation Ministry spokesman Dan Palesch said 10 to 12 smaller slides came down in various locations through a segment of 10 to 12 kilometres. The ministry’s Drive BC site said Wednesday that the highway remains shut down in both directions from Lillooet to 35 kilometres north of the community. There’s no word on when it will reopen, and motorists were being advised to use Highway 12 and Highway 1 instead.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - An orphaned, yearling grizzly dubbed Littlefoot is once again wandering free in the wilds of southeastern British Columbia, saved by a unique pilot project between the province and two animal welfare groups. The little bear weighed just under 13 kilograms when he was found in the spring after hibernating alone, following the death of his mother last fall. Although older than most bears accepted by the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, officials in the ministries of environment and forests agreed the bruin could receive care for a short period, and he had grown to a healthy 44 kilograms before being released Tuesday. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) captured Littlefoot, transported him to the society and arranged his release in a berryrich site close to where he was found.

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Teachers tap into hardship fund

On September 5, BC Hydro will dewater the Kootenay Canal generating station along the Kootenay River in order to perform upgrade work on the canal’s lining. Work will take place from early September to the end of October and will help to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of this important facility.

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The walking trails along the canal will remain accessible through the duration of the maintenance work. BC Hydro asks that the public respect safety signage along the trails to ensure public safety. For more information, please contact Sabrina Locicero, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, at 250 365 4565 or sabrina.locicero@bchydro.com.

of arsenic, mercury or cadmium, toxic elements found in mine rock or used in mine processing. A comparison sample of compact sediment from the mouth of nearby Raft Creek, not affected by the Aug. 4 tailings pond breach, also tested above sediment quality guidelines for iron. The ministry says mineral deposits that attract mine development often have naturally occurring metal concentrations much higher than other areas. “What we need to do is test those sediments to determine whether it’s better environmentally to leave them there or to try to collect them and get them out of the

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Public school teachers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows who haven’t received a full pay cheque since June are tapping into donations to make ends meet. The Maple Ridge Teachers Association set up the hardship fund soon after teachers across the province went on a fullscale strike June 17. Association president George Serra couldn’t say how many teachers have accessed the fund or how large it is. The association has received donations from retired teachers, as well as support from current teachers, who’ve been chipping in their strike pay. “When you don’t have a pay cheque for weeks, things can get tough in a hurry,” said

Serra, whose association represents 1,100 teachers. Teachers who’ve accessed the fund are receiving support in cash or via grocery vouchers. “I don’t think teachers are that different from anybody else. Unfortunately, a lot of us live pay cheque to pay cheque,” Serra added. Associations across B.C. have set up similar funds, with the Surrey teachers even creating a food bank. Teachers went on strike June 17, closing schools two weeks before the end of the school year. Talks between the B.C. Teacher’s Federations and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the

two sides last week. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive. The parties agreed that they will not engage in public discussion pending further discussions with Ready. Serra said union representatives from across B.C. will meet in Kamloops Friday to discuss their plan of action for September. The union has yet to decide whether teachers will continue with a full-scale strike once the new school year begins or switch to a limited withdrawal of services. On Tuesday, teachers and their supporters staged rallies outside the offices of MLAs Marc Dalton and Doug Bing.

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Sikhs must wear helmets THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Ontario won’t allow turbanwearing Sikhs to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, a decision the Canadian Sikh Association called “deeply” disappointing. Premier Kathleen Wynne wrote to the organization last week, saying she had struggled with striking the right balance between public safety and religious accommodation. “After careful deliberation, we have determined that we will not grant this type of exemption as it would pose a road safety risk,” she wrote Briefs in the Aug. 14 letter. “Ultimately, the safety of Ontarians is my utmost priority, and I cannot justify setting that concern aside on this issue.” The mandatory helmet law is based on extensive research that shows the high risk of injury and death for motorcyclists who ride without a helmet, she added. Mortality rates have gone down 30 per cent and head injury rates down 75 per cent in jurisdictions with such laws. Courts have also found that Ontario’s law doesn’t infringe on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Ontario Human Rights Code, she said.

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Gov’t plane rules changed THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - The Alberta government is tightening rules for government aircraft following a harsh report that outlined inappropriate use of the planes by former premier Alison Redford. Finance Minister Doug Horner said that guests or family members on the planes will have to be preapproved and commercial flight options considered. A quarterly update with details of all flights and their costs is also to be done, he said Tuesday. A ban on using the planes for out-of-province travel remains. Redford brought in the restriction after questions arose last spring about her travel habits, including a $45,000 trip to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral. Horner said it will be up to whomever is chosen Alberta premier next month in the Tory leadership race to make any further changes.

Quebec

Minks freed from farm

THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL - As many as a few thousand minks could be on the loose in Quebec after someone broke into a fur farm and released animals. The farm is at the heart of allegations of animal mistreatment. Provincial police say they are investigating after the overnight release of the minks. Spokeswoman Joyce Kemp says the owner noticed this morning that the minks had been released from their pens. A spokesman for the Forests, Wildlife and Parks Department says the exact number of minks on the lam is unclear but that there could be a few thousand. Animal advocates like the Montreal SPCA and Humane International Canada had called on the government last week to seize the animals because of their poor health and substandard living conditions. The province chose to keep the animals under close supervision at the facility and work with the owner.

New Brunswick

Premier banks on resources for re-election

THE CANADIAN PRESS FREDERICTON David Alward is counting on voters to back his plan to develop New Brunswick’s natural resources as a path to prosperity when the Progressive Conservatives make their case for a second term in office when the province’s election campaign officially begins Thursday. The 32-day campaign is expected to be fought on which party can improve the economic fortunes of a province that is mired in red ink and sported the second highest unemployment rate in the country at 10 per cent in July. Alward has faced a backlash as he tries to develop the province’s natural resources through a new forestry plan that increases the amount of wood that can be cut on Crown land and the creation of a shale gas industry. Despite the opposition, Alward has pressed ahead, saying that not proceeding with shale gas exploration would be too risky for the province’s economy. “We’re saying ‘Yes’ to developing our shale gas resources, and we’re saying ‘Yes’ to developing natural resources in a responsible way,” Alward said this week. First Nations chiefs in the province have gone to court seeking an injunction to block the forestry deal, and testing work for shale gas by a company in the Rexton area became the scene of

“We’re saying ‘Yes’ to developing our shale gas resources and we’re saying ‘Yes’ to developing natural resources in a responsible way.” David Alward

a riot last year when the RCMP enforced an injunction to end a blockade at a compound where exploration equipment was stored. Before the campaign formally began, Liberal Leader Brian Gallant focused many of his promises on the economy and cutting a deficit forecast to be $387.3 million this fiscal year. Gallant said his party would find at least $250 million in savings from the provincial budget and redirect the money into areas that would create jobs and grow the economy. “We need to fill the skills gap,” Gallant said. “That’s one of the biggest complaints of businesses in the province, so we need to invest strategically in education, training and literacy.” The Liberals have been critical of the Alward government’s failure to honour a promise in the last election to balance the budget by the end of its mandate. The Tories now say they can have a surplus in three years, while the Liberals said Wednesday it would take them six years to balance the books. In the meantime, the Liberals would add $1.5 billion to the

$12.2 billion provincial debt. The Progressive Conservatives had 41 members in the legislature before dissolution, the Liberals 13 and there was one Independent. This year’s election will be fought on a newly-created electoral map that cuts the number of seats in the legislature to 49 from 55. Don Desserud, a political scientist at the University of Prince Edward Island and a longtime observer of New Brunswick politics, said voters are getting tired of the main two parties in the province. “People are changing their vote, they’re changing their affiliation with parties because they’re all seeking that magic solution - that great, white knight that’s going to solve the great list of problems that the provinces have,” Desserud said. He said Alward has no assurance of getting a second term. The former Liberal government led by Shawn Graham became the first oneterm government in the province’s history when it went down to defeat four years ago. New Democrat Leader Dominic Cardy is hoping voter dis-

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hen we elect people to office, we give them power to make and enact decisions on our behalf. They should have a vision that extends beyond the next election and the latest Dow Jones average – to our children and grandchildren. We expect our leaders to have a clear picture of our world and the conditions necessary for human life and well-being. If they don’t, how can they make informed decisions? So let me outline some simple, scientifically validated truths about us and the world we live in – truths that should guide our political decisions. We are, above all else, biological beings, with an absolute need for clean air from the moment of birth to the last death rattle. We take air deep into our lungs and filter whatever’s in it. Plants on land and in the ocean take in the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis, creating the atmosphere we depend on. We are about 60 per

cent water by weight, so we need clean water to be healthy. When water falls to Earth, it’s filtered through tree and other plant roots, soil fungi and bacteria, cleansing it so it’s safe to drink. All the energy in our bodies that we use to move, grow and reproduce is sunlight captured by plants in photosynthesis and converted to chemical energy, which we ingest. We eat plants and animals for our nourishment, so whatever they’re exposed to ends up in our bodies. We need clean soil to give us clean food. These are basic, biological facts and should be the prism through which any decision is made at individual, corporate or government levels. Protection of air, water, soil and the web of life should be the highest social, political and economic priority. We’re also social animals. Scientists have shown that love during childhood is essential for healthy development. Children who are deprived of love at critical points

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can develop a variety of physical and psychological deficits. To avoid those, we have to work for strong families and supportive communities, full employment, justice, greater income and gender equity and freedom from terror, genocide and war. Finally, we are spiritual creatures that require sacred places, a sense of belonging to the world and a recognition that we are not in charge of nature, but dependent on the biosphere for our health and well-being. We are not outside of nature; we are part of it. To be fully healthy and human, our most elemental needs are bio-

logical, social and spiritual. Politicians ought to know this. Their role is to protect and enhance those necessities of life; otherwise there is no vision, direction or leadership. That’s why it’s absurd for a politician or government representative to speak about any aspect of the economy without acknowledging the threat of human-induced climate change. Many oppose doing anything on ideological grounds, but the science is overwhelming and compelling, and the need for action is clear. What can you say about “leaders” who choose to ignore the best available evidence to the detriment of the people they are elected to represent? Surely those who act only for short-term economic gain, imposing destructive consequences on generations to come, must be held responsible. We must also consider the consequences of rapid and excessive exploitation of fossil fuels on the world’s poorest people, who have done little to create climate change but are most

affected by it. Even though Canada ratified the legally-binding Kyoto Protocol, which spelled out our obligations to reduce the risk of climate change, many of our “leaders” have wilfully ignored scientific evidence and urgent calls to meet the protocol’s targets, and Canada eventually abandoned the agreement. What should we call that? And what can we say about “leaders” who can see something is wrong and have the means to respond but choose not to? This is what Canada is doing – in the face of overwhelming evidence and pleading of other industrialized nations. Our elected representatives deserve respect for their commitment. But the elevated status and power of politicians also carries responsibilities. Many are abrogating those responsibilities for ideological reasons that have nothing to do with our well-being. Dr. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.

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Referendum question misleading The referendum question being voted on is misleading. The $4.9 million amount represents less than half the estimated $12.9 million project cost. It excludes the $500,000 already spent by the City of Trail and, if the Regional District pays for the remaining $7.5 million, City of Trail taxpayers share is 62.5 per cent, or another $4.7 million. However, the Regional District is investigating other sewer crossings that may cost much less than $7.5 million. If feasible, the Regional District would only contribute that lesser amount to the Walking Bridge, leaving Trail taxpayers even deeper on the hook. The referendum wording suggests the Regional District is leading the bridge proposal. The reality is they have not finished identifying and analyzing alternate crossings. They have not contributed to the $500,000 in engineering costs “invested” by the City of Trail. They have not formally reviewed or costed any

proposed structure. The tail is wagging the dog. The City has done everything to cast this as a sewer pipe bridge with “pedestrian walkway, water main line and fibre optic conduit” addons. However, it’s likely there are several better and cheaper routes for the sewer line. The West Trail and East Trail water systems are already interconnected via the Victoria Street Bridge, another interconnection isn’t required. Not surprisingly, Mayor Boggs has stated the water line will not be connected until later. This is a Walking Bridge being cast in whatever light is necessary to mislead senior levels of government to pay for it. In support of its misleading referendum question, the City has published unsupported or misattributed statements. A key source of information that City of Trail staff represents as an “engineering opinion” is actually a slide show on the City of Trail’s template. No engineering firm’s name or signature is included in the

document. Furthermore, the city flyer that was delivered to all homes includes a quote attributed to Buckland & Taylor, 2010. I have a copy of their 2010 engineering report that does not include the statement and city staff cannot provide me the source document for their quote. Sadly, I have lost confidence in council’s ability to conduct the city’s business. Recent disastrous decisions include: • Victoria Street Upgrade • Airport Purchase • Area A Expansion • Violin Lake Walking Trail The recent city budget shows a transfer from city reserves of$2,639,700. Their spending habits are so out of control, the city manager warned council, in red writing, that the continuing draw on reserves is not sustainable. Reserves have continued to be used to supplement the capital plan. Norman Gabana Trail

Naysayers stymie city’s development

I urge Trail residents to get out and vote “Yes” to the construction of the pedestrian bridge. Don’t let the misinformation distributed by those individuals circulating the “No” petition influence your vote. I have lived in Trail all my life and have found over the years that the naysayers in our community have stymied the development of the downtown

core. The pedestrian bridge will enhance the aesthetics of the city, it won’t add any taxation to the individual taxpayer and will provide an alternative route to the present bridge. For those of you who believe there is still hope for the old bridge, you’re fooling yourselves. An engineering study has determined the old bridge to

be unsafe and the city will not re-open it due to liability concerns. I am as nostalgic as the next person but the old bridge is over 100 years old and has served its purpose. Again, I urge the voters to get out and vote “Yes” and don’t let the naysayers win this battle. Rick Basso Trail

Money better spent on attracting businesses Let’s be honest for a moment. When was the last time you picked a destination to visit or live because of a bridge? If one votes “yes” for the walking bridge, one of three things has happened. Perhaps you believe that people do choose to travel somewhere due the presence of a bridge. If you believe that then you would see the bridge as an investment in a brighter future for Trail. In order for the proposed bridge to become the

longest suspension bridge in North America, it would have to exceed 4,260 feet. This is roughly 4/5 of a mile. My guess is that the author of the letter in the paper meant to say “pedestrian suspension bridge.” This is yet another example of poor quality information being dispersed to the public. Perhaps you believe it will promote “a healthy lifestyle.” People who choose to walk for health are already out there walking. They do not require your tax

dollars to give them another place to walk. Also be aware that no final engineering concept exists and no final costs are therefore possible. What you don’t see may kill your budget. Surely, the good people of Trail could see fit to demand the cheapest approach with the savings used to attract job-creating businesses to the area. That is what Trail needs in order to grow. Connie Smith Trail

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Royal tour coming to Saskatchewan

Squash champion went from ball boy to greatest player of all time

It is his fifth visit to Saskatchewan and his 37th to Canada. Prince Edward first toured the province in 1978 with his parents and made individual visits in 1994, 2003 and 2006. Premier Brad Wall says it’s a unique opportunity for THE ASSOCIATED PRESS people to engage with a member of DENVER - Hashim the Royal Family. Khan, one of the greatest squash players of all time, died of congestive heart THE ASSOCIATED PRESS failure Monday night. LOS ANGELES - Billy Crystal will pay tribute to Robin Williams, his He was believed to be longtime friend and fellow comedian, next week’s Emmy Awards. 100. Crystal will honour Williams as part of the traditional “in memoriam” His son, Mo, said segment for industry members who died during the past year, Emmy in a phone interview executive producer Don Mischer said in a statement Wednesday. that Khan died in Mischer said the memorial segment during Monday’s ceremony will his home in Aurora, include a performance from Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Colorado, with family Bareilles. by his side. Williams was found dead in his Northern California home Aug. 11. Khan was the patri-

THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA - Saskatchewan residents are getting a visit from royalty. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, is to visit the province Sept. 17-19. The youngest son of the Queen is scheduled to stop in Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon and Swift Current.

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arch who got the ball rolling on Pakistan’s squash supremacy, winning seven British Open titles, including his first in 1951 at an age when most players retire. Khan brought his family to the U.S. in the early 1960s after being offered a lucrative deal to teach squash in Detroit. He later took a pro position in Denver and played the game into his 90s. Over the last six months, his health had drastically deteriorated. Hospice workers were providing around-the-clock care for him at his home. Before he died at 10:05 p.m. EDT, he told his family to get his shoes, cane and passport because he was going to see his wife, who died a few years ago. “The world just lost the greatest player of all time,” said Mo Khan, the youngest of 12 kids. “He’s going to be remembered for his sportsmanship and for what a wonderful man he was. He loved his family first and loved the game of squash and everyone

that played the game. He was one of a kind.” No one knew the exact age of Khan since he never had a birth certificate. The family’s best guess was 100 and that’s what they celebrated on July 1. Just another intriguing layer to the lore of Khan, who learned the play the game barefoot. A vast collection of his trophies are displayed inside the Hashim Khan Trophy Room, which is a squash court the members at the Denver Athletic Club converted into a shrine to him. Khan was exposed to squash through his father, Abdullah, a chief steward at a British officer’s club in Peshawar. Back then, the youngster would go to the outdoor courts to watch the officers play and fetch their errant shots. Eventually, the officers would head inside to escape the baking sun. That’s when Khan sauntered onto the court and emulated their shots wearing no shoes,

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From left: Scott McLaren, Owen Dickson, Dawson Griffiths, Nicholas Taylor, and Isabella Conci proudly display the new minor hockey jerseys to be worn by the Senior Novice division teams. BY JIM BAILEY

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Greater Trail Minor Hockey took a page out of its memorable past and will ice five retrojerseys for its Senior Novice teams that pay hommage to the area’s rich hockey tradition. GTMHA equipment managers Russ Green, Rob Stroud, and Chris Elwood were tasked with arriving at a solution to

outfitting five teams in Orange and Black, but instead of making it a variation of Smoke Eater colours, they drew on their hockey history to create a striking and sensible fit. “We went with the regular Smoke Eaters ones, and then we thought what other three can we get,” said Green. “So we thought that we would apply that to some of our heritage,

that got us to where we are right now.” The jerseys include replicas of the ‘61 World Champion Trail Smoke Eaters, the Rossland Warriors, Beaver Valley Nitehawks, and homeand-away Smoke Eaters jerseys. “It’s a nice throwback to the teams and players that made our history.” See A FEW, Page 10

BY TIMES STAFF Three swimmers from the Trail Stingrays Swim Club had great performances at the Provincial Swim championships in Kamloops on the weekend. “Diego Greenwood, and assistant coaches Madison Green and Jennifer Chung competed and despite the small number, the Stingrays represented the Kootenay team with pride,” said Stingrays coach Samme Beatson in an email. “All three athletes swam phenomenal races.” In Girls “O” Category 2, Jennifer Chung picked up two bronze medals in the 50-metre butterfly with a time of 30.28 seconds, and the 100-m breast with a time of 1.20.01, narrowly missing out on silver by eight-one-hundredths of a second in the fly and a mere three-onehundredths in the breaststroke. Chung swam best times and made ‘A’ finals in all four of her

races that included two fourth-places finishes in the 200 Individual Medley and 50-metre freestyle. Green went headto-head with Chung in the 50-free where she placed first in the preliminaries, but had to settle for bronze in the final. She finished with a sizzling 28.21 seconds but was outtouched by White Rock swimmer Katherine Toy by four-one-hundredths of a second. Green swam best times and made the finals in

all four of her events. Greenwood, meanwhile, took off time in all four of his races, making ‘A’ finals for his Div. 5 boys 100-m backstroke and placing seventh in the province with an amazing time of 1:07.96, two seconds faster than his time at the Regional meet. Greenwood also brought home a silver medal from the Div. 6 Regional relay team, a 200-m medley relay swam with the fastest of the region in each division.

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Girls in baseball World Series receive national recognition Twenty-four years since Trail’s Kelly Craig made history BY JIM BAILEY

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The 68th Little League World Series is celebrating its 40th Anniversary of girls in Little League, and it’s only fitting that Vancouver’s Emma March and Mo’ne Davis from Philadelphia are playing in this year’s tournament. In 1974, the Little League Federal Charter was amended, and girls started playing Little League

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Baseball and Little League Softball was founded. There have been 18 girls in all that have played in the tournament, including Trail’s Kelly Craig who helped the Trail baseball team win the Canadian Championship and advance to the World Series in Williamsport, PA. in 1990. It is 24 years to the day that Craig made history. On Aug. 21, 1990, she was the first girl to start a game on the mound at the World Series against a team from Matamoros, Mexico. Although her appearance was brief, the Trail team

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Girls in Little League World Series 1984: Victoria Roche – Brussels Little League, Belgium 1989: Victoria Brucker – Eastview Little League, San Pedro, Calif. 1990: Kelly Craig – Trail Little League, Trail, British Columbia, Canada. 1991: Giselle Hardy – Arabian American Little League, Saudi Arabia 1994: Krissy Wendell – Brooklyn Center (Minn.) American League 1998: Sayaka Tsushima – Kashima Little League, Osaka, Japan 1999: Alicia Hunolt – Ramstein Little League, Germany 2001: Tatiana Maltseva – Khovrino Little League, Moscow, Russia 2002: Sanoe Aina – Waipio Little League, Waipahu, Hawaii 2003: Merced Flores – Central Little League, Agana, Guam 2004: Meghan Sims – Owensboro (Ky.) Southern Little League 2004: Alexandra Bellini – East Nepean Little League, Ottawa, Canada 2008: Brielle Meno – Southern Guam Little League, Yona, Guam 2009: Katie Reyes – Hastings Community Little League, Vancouver, British Columbia 2009: Bryn Stonehouse – Arabian American Little League, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 2013: Eliska Stejsklova – South Moravia Little League, Czech Rep 2014: Emma March – South Vancouver Little League, 2014: Mo’ne Davis – Taney Youth Baseball Association Little League, Philadelphia, Pa.

would win the game 8-3. Trail would eventually lose in the semifinal to Chinese Taipei, but it was a memorable run for the team coached by Andy Bilesky and Neil Craig, and the last Trail team to advance to Williamsport. Davis set her own records this year, becoming the first girl to throw a shutout game in the history of the Little League World Series. With her team representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, Davis stunned fans and competitors with her 70 mph fastball. She will also become

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the first Little League player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated, coming out on Monday. Greater Trail is still fielding excellent young ballplayers with Allison Schroder competing with the Trail All Stars in the provincial baseball championship last month and recently picking up silver with Team BC at the nationals, and Ella Matteucci who is playing for Team Canada in the World Cup Sept.17, and won bronze with Team B.C. at the Women’s Nationals on Sunday. See photo, Page 10

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SPORTS Hunt for Fed/Ex Cup begins with Barclays THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARAMUS, N.J. The last player to win back-to-back majors in the same season didn’t even make it to the FedEx Cup finale at East Lake. “That’s not going to happen,” said Rory McIlroy, with a smile. He’s correct, based on simple math. Padraig Harrington

won the British Open and PGA Championship in 2008, and just his bad luck, the FedEx Cup was restructured that year in an attempt to create more volatility in the playoff events. It rewarded mediocrity instead. Harrington began the playoffs by missing two straight cuts and soon was eliminated.

The system in place the last five years doesn’t allow for that. McIlroy is the No. 1 seed when the playoffs get started today at The Barclays, and he is assured of reaching the Tour Championship. But his hopes of cashing in on the $10 million prize are based more on form than a calculator.

The 25-yearold from Northern Ireland is coming off three straight victories, and they were big ones - the British Open, a World Golf Championship and the PGA Championship. He is No. 1 in the world and starting to separate himself from the rest of golf. McIlroy will play the opening two rounds with Walker and Masters champion Bubba Watson, the top three players in the FedEx Cup. The top 100 in the FedEx Cup after The Barclays advance to the second round of the playoffs next week at the TPC Boston.

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The B.C. and Canadian Little League champion and World Series semifinalist Trail All Stars consisted of Back row, from left: Andy Bilesky (manager) Brad McLean, Darren McCarthy, Matt Mason, Kelly Craig, Jeff Moro, Keith Morris, Todd Thompson, Neil Craig (coach). Front row from left: Phillip Thomas, Chris Florko, Daniel Ashman, Mark Profili, Steven Como, David Caron, and Jason Bay.

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NHL draft restructured THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW YORK - The NHL draft lottery will have a slightly different look next year. In an effort to “more appropriately reflect the current state of competitive balance,” the NHL announced changes to the draft lottery that will more evenly balance out the odds of teams drawing the No. 1 pick. Beginning in 2015, the team that finishes with the fewest points will have a 20 per cent chance, down from 25, the second-lowest 13.5 down from 18.8, the third-lowest 11.5 down from 14.2 and the fourth-lowest 9.5 down from 10.7. The 10 other teams will have increased odds of picking first.

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about parental behavior before, during and immediately after the games, and you (or the parents of your grandchildren) should request that it be done. Dear Annie: My niece recently married her live-in boyfriend. They chose to marry in another country, but didn’t send any announcements or invitations. That’s fine, because it was expensive. When one aunt who could afford the plane fare and hotel asked whether she could attend, she was told “no.” The only guests were the parents. The aunt was deeply hurt. I felt bad for her and

gated to give a gift. But this is family, and yours is trying to be gracious and happy for the newlyweds by giving a gift. If you don’t wish to contribute, that’s up to you. But please don’t cut off your niece because you didn’t approve of her guest list. At least send a card with your best wishes. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “California Dreamin’, whose husband is overweight. My husband and I have been married for 49 years, and he, too, has gained a considerable amount of weight. I try to cook healthy meals, but my efforts are sabotaged when he adds butter and salt. He has been counseled by his physician many times, to no avail. Twelve years ago, he had a massive hemorrhagic stroke that left him with severe deficits. Yet he continues to refuse to do what is needed to be as healthy and mobile as he can be.

He is comfortable sitting in his chair watching TV. This has put an incredible amount of strain on me. I can’t tell you how much time, effort and money has been spent helping him to be more mobile with less physical stress on

my fibromyalgic body. But I love this man with my whole heart. I take our marriage vows seriously, and I cannot imagine my life without him. I will continue to care for him until death do us part. I am not writing for sympathy. I accept my life as a gift

from God, and I accept caregiving as my gift to others. -- Still in Love Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net

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angry with the bridal couple for being so rude. When they returned to the states, another family member asked whether there would be a reception and was told there wouldn’t be. Now they are hinting for presents. My sisterin-law asked me to go in with her to purchase a rather expensive gift, and I refused because of the way they treated the aunt. My family is angry with me. Frankly, I never want to hear from that niece again. Am I wrong? -- Ex-Auntie Dear Ex: Yes. The bridal couple can invite whomever they wish, and if they choose a small, immediate-family-only wedding with no stateside reception, that is up to them. The aunt was wrong to ask for an invitation simply because she could afford it. If they wanted extended family to be there, they would have invited everyone. For most folks, if you are not invited to a wedding, you are not obli-

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Dear Annie: I have a question for parents. Why, when the kids’ soccer, football or baseball games are over, do the parents open up the trunks of their cars and get out the beer? Tailgate parties with alcohol do not belong at children’s events. When my children played sports, we went out for ice cream. Alcohol was not permitted before or after. What kind of behavior is this teaching our children? Where are the police? They have to know this is happening. Their children play sports, too. Not to mention, these same parents put their children in the car and drive home after drinking in the parking lot. Please explain this to me. -- Concerned Grandparent Dear Concerned: There is no rational explanation. These parents are irresponsible and idiotic. The organizations or schools that sponsor the sports should issue rules

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You will be productive in the next month because the Sun and Mercury will inspire you to be efficient. You will want to improve your health as well. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A fun-loving month ahead! This is the perfect time for a vacation. Enjoy sports events, the theater, amusing diversions and playful times with children. Explore romance! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) In the month ahead, your attention turns to home and family. Interaction with a parent could be significant. Memories of your youth will return. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Short trips, conversations with everyone, plus increased reading and writing will accelerate the pace of your days in the next

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month. This is not a time to stay at home. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Money, earnings, job opportunities and major expenditures will be your focus in the month ahead. At a deeper level, you might ask, “What really matters?” VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Today the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next month. This boosts your energy and gives you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Because your birthday is one month away, your personal year is coming to an end. Take stock in the next month so that you know what you want your new year to be all about. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your popularity is growing. Accept all invitations. Share your hopes and

dreams for the future with others to get their feedback. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) In the next month, the Sun will cross the top of your chart. This is the only time all year this occurs, and it casts a flattering light on you. Looking good! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Travel, study and chances to explore adventure and new horizons will appeal to

you in the next month. You want to expand your experience of life and learn something new! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Issues will be intense in the coming month, especially regarding inheritances, shared property, taxes and insurance matters. You won’t take things lightly. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Today the Sun is oppo-

site your sign for the next month. Because this is as far away from you as it gets all year, and the Sun is your source of energy, you will need more sleep. YOU BORN TODAY You are imaginative, and you have an acerbic wit. You are clever with words, sophisticated, fearless and yet, down to earth. Above all, you are patient. You are realistic about your limitations and talents, and you never forget

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where you came from. This year is the beginning of a fresh, new nine-year cycle for you. Open any door! Birthdate of: Kristen Wiig, actress; Colm Feore, actor; Cindy Williams, actress. (c) 2014 King Features Syndicate, Inc. Misplaced your TV Listings? Find TV listings online in every Tuesday edition at trailtimes.ca/eeditions

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Personals ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543

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Help Wanted F/T POSITIONS available for responsible adult, some baking included. Days/ Afternoons. Apply with resume to manager @ Tim Horton’s, Trail, Tues-Sat. 9-5.

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fax 250.368.8550 email nationals@trailtimes.ca Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks

Todd & Kyla are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter,

The family of

Craig Teindl

would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during our loss. The flowers, food, sympathy cards and generous donations were much appreciated. A special thank you to the paramedics, the emergency and HART nurses at KBRH, Dr. Tara Gill and Dr. John Peachell fo their care. Thank you also to Father Jim McHugh, Father Martin Bettin, Lisa McLellan and Alternative Funeral Services. Craig will live in our hearts forever. Sincerely, Julie and Isabel Teindl and Cameron families

Emily Lana Marten

at Williams Lake, B.C. on July 21, 2014 weighing 7lbs, 9oz. Proud grandparents are Murray & Wendy Marten of Fruitvale and Heather Langhorn of Burnaby. Proud great-grandparents are Esther Quattrin of Trail, June Langhorn of Burnaby and Pat & Mary Ann Marten of Vernon.

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

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MLS#2400049

Thurs. Aug. 21 • 3 - 5pm 1425 3rd Ave, Trail $149,500

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MLS#2396283

Sat. Aug. 23 • 11am - 1pm 3441 Aster Dr, Glenmerry $270,000

Sat. Aug. 23 • noon - 2pm 3330 Dahlia Cres, Glenmerry $199,000

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Trail $229,000

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Fruitvale $256,000

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Private Sale; 4 bdrm, 2 bath, finished bsmt, double lot, landscaped & fenced. 16x32 inground pool, central AC, underground sprinklers, 1 car garage, on a flat street in West Trail with no parking issues. Appraised at $270,000. Open to offers or possible trade. Empty nesting, need to downsize. Call Greg 250-231-1006

BEAVER FALLS, 3BDRM 2bath, f/s, w/d, large yard. $800/mo. +util. 250-362-3316 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 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

E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, Coin-op laundry available. 250-368-3239

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Apply at in person with resume to Benedict’s Steakhouse Scho¿eld +iJhway 7rail 250-368-3360 **WANTED** NEWSPAPER CARRIERS TRAIL TIMES Excellent Exercise Fun for All Ages Call Today Start Earning Money Tomorrow Circulation Department 250-364-1413 Ext. 206 For more Information

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Contractors

Open Houses Open House: Sat. Aug. 23 1-4pm 1134 Marianna Cres. Home for Sale-Sunningdale. Move-in ready 1549sqft. incl. bsmt. 2bdrm/1bath/gas heat /central AC/insulated. New flooring & paint. Kitchen updated-new stainless fridge, stove, DW. Bathroom updated-new white fixtures. Updated windows/ new window coverings. 60’x107’ lot with fenced, secure, private yard/garden area/two sheds, one plumbed with gas/electricity. Large carport, workshop, covered patio. Yard access through large gate. Roof redone 8yrs. 735sqft. basement-half finished with washer, dryer, laundry tub, recently serviced furnace and gashot water tank. Plenty of storage. Priced to sell at $189,900. Open to offers. Call 250-364-1940. See photos Kijiji Ad ID 1011459826

HANSON DECKING West Kootenay Agent for Duradek 250-352-1814

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances Kenmore Elite front load washer/dryer (excellent shape) $500. White granite kitchen sink with faucet/spray $125. Call 250-367-7603

Misc. for Sale

A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Real Estate Houses For Sale

House for Sale Sunningdale, Trail

Reasonably priced in a very desirable area. Property has a nice private backyard with a garden area for the green thumb. Super neighbours in an area of both young families and retirees. Nearby park, wonderful walking trails, and just steps from public transit. Newly refinished wood flooring in all three bedrooms and the living room. Gas furnace for cost effective winter heating and an oversized carport for the car. Laundry downstairs in partial basement. Low maintenance metal roof and vinyl siding both in good condition.

$195,000

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Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897

1st Trail Real Estate

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail 250.368.5222 1993 Columbia Ave, Rossland 250.362.5200

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Rossland 299,900

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PLANNER The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has an immediate opening for a Planner who will be responsible for processing current land use applications and Provincial referrals. The Planner is also responsible for enforcement of land use bylaws. This position reports to the Manager of Planning and Development. The ideal candidate for this position will possess: • A degree from a recognized university in planning or a related discipline and eligibility for membership with PIBC • A minimum of one year of experience in a planning office preferably with a local government • Bylaw Enforcement and Investigative Skills Certificate Level I from the Justice Institute of B.C. or equivalent • Experience in Bylaw Enforcement and Municipal Ticketing processes The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary offers a market competitive compensation and benefits package. A detailed job description can be found at www.rdkb.com. Please submit a letter of interest and a detailed resume by 4:30 PM, September 5, 2014 to: Donna Dean, Manager of Planning and Development Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 843 Rossland Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4S8 ddean@rdkb.com Phone: 1-800-355-7352 or 250-368-9148 The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Trail 105,000

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Route 362 20 papers 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Evergreen Ave Route 366 18 papers Beaver St, Maple Ave Route 369 15 papers Birch Ave, Johnson Rd, Redwood Dr, Rosewood Dr Route 375 12 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 379 18 papers Cole St, Nelson Ave Route 380 23 papers Galloway Rd, Mill Rd Route 381 7 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 7 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd Route 384 19 papers Cedar Ave, Kootenay

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

West Trail Route 149 7 papers Binns St, McAnally St, Kitchener Ave

Warfield Route 195 12 papers Blake Crt,Whitman Way

Sunningdale Route 211 26 papers Hazelwood Dr, Olivia Cres, Viola Cres. Route 219 15 papers Hazelwood Drive

Rhonda

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2393875

Rhonda

Fruitvale 139,900

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Rob

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10 Acres

Fruitvale 399,000 MLS#

2397469

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Rob

MLS#

2392778

Triplex

Renata 235,500 MLS#

Trail 134,000

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2215924

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Fruitvale 229,500

$

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New Price!

Rossland

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Rob

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2397280

Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484

Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

Marie Claude Germain 250-512-1153

Jack McConnachie 250-368-5222

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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

Mobile Homes & Pads

TRAIL, 3BD. Bright, clean, spacious, in quiet bldg. W/D. S.exposure w/deck, off-street parking. N/S. $835. 250-2294600, 250-777-4608

Help Wanted

WANETA MANOR 3 Bdrm. Avail Now Please call

250-368-8423

W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo. 250-551-1106

FRUITVALE newly renovated, quiet, 2bdrm. D/W, F/S, heat incl. N/S. Call 250-368-3384

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Duplex / 4 Plex

CASUAL MAINTENANCE POSITION dhe ity of drail is seeking a moƟvated individual to Įll a casual maintenance posiƟon in the Warks and RecreaƟon Department. Detailed informaƟon about this employment opportunity is available on the ity͛s website at www.trail.ca or by reƋuest to Robert aker at ;ϮϱϬ) ϯϲϰͲϬϴϬϴ. pplicaƟons will be received unƟl Wednesday͕ September ϭϬ͕ ϮϬϭϰ. dhe ity of drail thanks all applicants for their interest and will only reply to those selected for an interview. www.trail.ca

(250) 364-1262

We are looking to hire and train individuals that would join our management team. Some of the criteria we look for in managers: • Dedicated • Responsible • Respecƞul • Reliable • High Energy • Excellent people skills • Excellent communicaƟon skills • bility to mulƟͲtask • Willingness to learn new things • Kpen availability ;able to work ϰam Ͳ ϰam Monday through Sunday) If you feel you have what it takes please submit your resume at either of our locaƟons͕ in Downtown drail or WalͲMart.

Homes for Rent 3 BEDROOM house for rent, available Sept. 1st, located at 462 Rossland Ave. in Trail. F/S, W/D. $765./mo. plus utilities. Phone 250-368-1237 E.TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850./mo. 250-365-9306, 250365-5003 E.TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850./mo. 250-365-9306, 250365-5003 TRAIL, 2BD. cozy, character house in Lower Warfield. Ref. $700./mo. 208-267-7580

Help Wanted

City of Trail – Employment Opportunity

14 WIDE 2bd. trailer w/additions on 1acre. Avail. Sept.15. $800. plus utilities. References required. 250-693-2107

1000sqf 2bdrm/2bath duplex for rent in Montrose. Close to bus stop, dble-pane windows, heat-pump, D/W, NP/NS. $850/month. Ph 604-374-0121

Boundary Electric

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional to join our Grand Forks sales team. Skills: • Strong attention to detail and organization. • Previous experience in a sales position. Preferably in the electrical industry but not mandatory. • Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers. • Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment. • Ability to work in a team environment. • Continuous learning as you grow with our company. • Comfortable cold calling potential customers and clients. • Strong computer skills. Email and Office suite. - Benefit package including extended health, dental and pension plan. - Base starting salary at $20.00 per hour. Apply to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 24 , 2014. NO PHONE CALLS

What are YOU saving for?

PROJECT MANAGER

Wage based on experience and include benefits and Pension Plan. Willing to train the ideal candidate. Send emails to reception@boundaryelectric.com by September 20, 2014. NO PHONE CALLS

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Cars - Sports & Imports

TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003

2002 Nissan Altima, 4cyl, 2.5, auto, 4dr sedan, fully loaded, power seat. Luxury car with good fuel economy, 190,000km. $5,500/obo. 250442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003 WARFIELD, 3BD. 250-364-1814

$925.mo.

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Boundary Electric

Boundary Electric, a top 50 business in the Kootenays based in Grand Forks, BC, is looking for a Project Manager. Boundary Electric has a strong commitment to quality achieved through its ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. The Project Manager will manage and coordinate projects, work with vendors to source equipment and assist clients in the design and supply of product. Also, he/she will be specifying and designing electrical equipment based on clients needs. Some skills required are: • Technical certifications as either a Journeyman Electrician, Associated Science Technologist (ASCT-Electrical) or Electrical Engineer. • Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced environment. • Experience with the installation and/or design of industrial electrical equipment. • Take direction and work well in a team environment while being a creative and solution based thinker.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014 Trail Times

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John Harper fixes the diving board at Trail's Aquatic Centre on Wednesday. The diving boards are just part of the repairs happening at the pool before it re-opens. Workers will be replacing tiles and sealant on the leisure pool as well. While the fitness centre is open, the pool area will be close until Sept. 7.

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KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO!

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca

GORGEOUS TADANAC

Mark Wilson

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

103 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac

$339,000

4 bed, 3 bath home with plenty of living space and main floor laundry. Lots of bright, big windows in every room. Good parking with double garage. The lot is expansive, flat and offers inground sprinkling system.

302 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac

$399,000

Stunning spot overlooking the Columbia River, this spacious home offers hardwood floors, French doors, and large rooms. The large flat lot is accented by gorgeous trees and beautiful views. You can easily make this fabulous home your own.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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1912 Hummingbird Drive, Fruitvale

Terry Alton 1834 4th Avenue, Rossland

$119,900

250-231-1101

760 Shakespeare St., Warfield

terryalton@shaw.ca

$179,000

Erie - Ross Spur Road, Fruitvale

This is a 3 bdrm home features wood floors, wood burning stove, bright open porch and a garden shed. This home needs some maintenance and TLC. If you are handy, this could be a great opportunity.

Beautifully renovated Warfield home including, insulation, drywall, flooring, trim, kitchen counters and cupboards, wiring and panel, plumbing, fresh paint inside and out and attic venting. Quick possession available!

6.5 acres. Good building sites. Southern exposure. Drilled Well. Treed. Great price. Call today to view.

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

ICE NEW PR

$117,000

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$359,000

Builtin 2008-this 4 bdrm/3 bath home still feels brand new. Vaulted ceilings and lots of sunlight throughout-open floor plan with lovely hardwood floors. Double garage and fenced yard. Move in and enjoy. Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca

2099 Third Avenue, Rossland

$215,000

Lot 7, Green Road, Queens Bay

This very well kept building has been used since 1986 as a house of worship. Alternate uses include a day care, or contractor’s office .There is ample yard space for a contractor and room to construct a shop building or light industrial yard.

$259,000

4 bdrm Fruitvale home on 4 acres!

Gently sloped, this property would suit a walk-out basement type home, taking full advantage of the possible lake views. Clearing of mature trees is necessary. A quiet and laid back lifestyle!

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

2200 Highway 3B, Fruitvale

$87,000

RICE P W E N

Richard Daoust

250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca 910 Tamarack Cres, Genelle

613 Forrest Drive, Warfield

4 bdrm 3 bath, A/C, U/G sprinklers, gorgeous landscaping, double garage, shop, huge rec room, spacious master with 4 pc ensuite, gas f/p. Roof in 2006, level entrance, main floor laundry. Wow. This is a fabulous home!

This 2 bed/2 bath home features hardwood floors, generously sized bedrooms and an updated kitchen. Numerous upgrades, including windows, roof, furnace, hot water tank, and electrical. All you have to do is move in and enjoy. Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

$370,000

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

$205,000

Deanne Lockhart

1922 Meadowlark Dr., Fruitvale

$259,900

250-231-0153

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.

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

Art Forrest

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

8327 Highway 3B, Trail 531 Turner Street, Warfield

$169,000

$469,000

115 Pine Avenue, Fruitvale

$459,000

Built in 2009, this compact charmer is perfect for single, couple or empty nesters that want modern open concept, low maintenance living. Home features vaulted ceilings, heated garage, private yard and comes with New Home Warranty. Call now before its gone.

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!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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Stunning package! This home features Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, a great floor plan, and amazing mountain views. The home is well maintained and filled with light. The yard is completely private and features an in ground swimming pool!

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com