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We've heard from the teachers. We've heard from the provincial government. Now, it is time to hear from the parents about the ongoing labour dispute. Glenmerry Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Chair, Erica Charette, says she has received comments from parents saying they are getting tired of the back and forth between teachers and the province. “I think, basically, the way most parents are feeling is that the whole dispute is becoming a bit ridiculous,” she said. “It seems to me that the teachers' union has been making concessions from the get-go and the government has made none. I have a lot of friends who are teachers and I have been watching what is going on and it is very frustrating.” The feeling Charette is getting from the parents in the area is that they support the teachers and just want the dispute to be over. “It was unfortunate that the government and the teachers union didn't come together over the summer. That was disappointing to most par-

sought assent for the city to borrow millions to build a pedestrian/pipe Emotion mixed with a lot of bridge, the regional district released money can lead to spending on an updated report that outlined things that aren’t wanted or needed other and less pricey ways to string long-term. Or emotions mixed with a sewer line across the Columbia a lot of money can prevent what River. needs to be done or wanted longRossland Mayor Greg Granstrom term. was vocal at that time and vented So with the rise in discord over frustration that options could have the future of the regional sewer been clarified instead of cancelline, Grace McGregor ling the meeting, no exercised her right agreement had been “(The participants) to step in and take between need the freedom to reached over as chair of the regional partners, be able to service’s committee, and a final decision which is an action wouldn’t happen represent their she doesn’t take respective councils at until after the sewer lightly. committee reconMcGregor is board the table without the vened Sept. 2. chair of the Regional McGregor conconstraints of District of Kootenay cedes that she chaired chairing a meeting.” Boundary (RDKB) the Tuesday meeting GRACE MCGREGOR and director of Area for “everyone,” not C (Christina Lake). just Rossland and But Tuesday afternoon she became Warfield. chair of the Sewerage Committee, “I did it for Trail also,” she said. which is a position she will retain in “In a service this size everybody is the foreseeable future. involved, and everybody is looking “When you have participants that at some pretty large dollars,” conare spending an awful lot of money, tinued McGregor. and we are talking about spending “Right now, spending large dolan awful lot of money,” McGregor lars in communities is really diftold the Trail Times Wednesday. ficult because the money just isn’t “They need the freedom to be able to there.” represent their respective councils Warfield stayed out of the spotat the table without the constraints light over the last few months. of chairing a meeting.” But Wednesday morning, the vilMcGregor was referring to the lage’s Mayor Bert Crockett, said contention between participants that McGregor kept the meeting in the regional sewer service, the on point, and he confirmed that cancellation of the Aug. 5 sewer Rossland and Warfield offered Trail meeting at the behest of then-chair $2.7 million toward construction Robert Cacchioni, and the latest costs of the new pedestrian/pipe reports about the cheapest way to bridge. replace the aging interceptor line “What we are all interested in is currently hanging off the Old Trail getting the sewer off the old bridge Bridge. and getting it across the river.” “There was a bit of apprehen- he noted. “We’ve narrowed down sion because one of the meetings the options and our choice is the was cancelled by the chair,” she cheapest for taxpayers in Rossland, explained, adding, “He felt that was Warfield and Trail.” the right thing to do because there That number is only half of what wasn’t enough information at that Trail is asking from its regional time.” sewer partners. That upset another participant, In a City of Trail letter dated July she said, and when there is emo- 25, the city asked the sewer committion attached to such a substantial tee for a lump sum payment of $5.4 investment, then “you’re better off million for the regional district’s not to chair a meeting.” share of the bridge construction Right before general voting day, costs. Aug. 23, for Trail’s referendum that See OFFER, Page 3 BY SHERI REGNIER

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J.L. Crowe Secondary School teachers Dale Smyth and Tanner Ansley were back on the picket line Wednesday morning as the strike action continues across the province. ents,” she said. “You're always going to get those that don't agree with the labour dispute, but for the most part, most of the parents that I have talked to on a personal level are behind the teachers.” Charette says she has heard that some parents are attempting to continue their child's education, or even just brush up on a few concepts

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The Kootenay-Columbia Teachers’ Union (KCTU) is hosting a “Turning up the Heat for Public Education” barbecue at Trail’s J.L. Crowe Secondary and Fruitvale Elementary School on Friday at noon. Andy Davidoff, KCTU president says parents, PAC members, administrators, trustee representatives, local government representatives and prospective trustee and local government candidates are welcome to join in a show of support for local teachers. – Bevan

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while the strike action continues. “I've heard of a few parents that were going to buy the school workbooks you can get at Wal-Mart and places like that, and just go through it and do some review with their kids,” she said, adding that she has been doing the same with her children. “I've got my kids doing stuff like that. They are reading and I am making sure that they are keeping up on their skills.” With a daughter entering Grade 8 and a son going into Grade 5, Charette understands the frustration of other parents during the labour dispute. Although, as a stay-athome mom, childcare isn’t an issue for her as it is for some other parents. See PARENTS, Page 3

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VISAC opens new show Friday after summer hiatus beach, so it’s been wonderful.” Something differSince relocating to ent yet very familiar Vancouver Island, de will open the VISAC Jong has continued to Gallery’s fall season on evolve her gift with the Friday. brush by taking part in Rossland’s well various workshops run known artist Ingrid by renowned interBaker, now using her national and coastal maiden name artists. de Jong, is She was returning to strongly the area for a influenced month-long last year by showing of 30 New Mexico acrylic semiartist Gwen abstract paintFox’s classes ings. that directed After drawde Jong into ing inspirathe abstract Ingrid tion from the world of De Jong West Kootenay design and mountains colour. for 33 years, de Jong “It’s always been moved her life to the bubbling in me,” de B.C. coast four years Jong said. “I’ve always ago, and now she works liked abstract and from an ocean front strong colour if I look studio in Qualicum at my paintings over Beach. the last 10 years. And Instead of the it’s this year that I Monashee range being am beginning to pick the backdrop to her out what I really like, creative vision, the to work into my own seasoned painter draws style.” artistic influence from De Jong’s watergentle waves and sandy colours of the Greater beaches, or what she Trail area have been refers to as ‘skyscapes.’ part of Trail gallery “Since I was a child shows throughout the right up to adulthood, years, but “Something I dreamed and puzzled Different” is her first about what it would solo exhibit at the be like to live on the VISAC that highlights beach.” said de Jong. her semi-abstract style “Not across the street in acrylic. from it, right on it. “I’ve been an artAnd I am inspired by ist for 40 years, which a lot of things on the makes me sound really By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

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Ingrid de Jong’s first solo show opens Friday at 5 p.m. in downtown Trail’s VISAC Gallery. old,” she chuckled. seen in awhile. Artists, which is a “But my style is ever “I’m really happy to nonprofit organizachanging and I never be coming back to see tion dedicated to the stay still. I always want my friends,” she said, promotion and profesto get better.” adding, “And I’m hap- sional development of The VISAC is host- piest working in the artists, and services for ing an opening recep- semi abstract. There’s art collectors. tion for de Jong’s something real in it, She graduated exhibition that even- but other things are from the University of ing from 5 p.m. until 8 only suggested.” British Columbia with p.m., and the artist will De Jong is a mem- art as her major and be at the event, look- ber of the Arrowsmith later studied at L’Ecole ing forward to visiting Chapter of the des Beaux Arts in with friends she hasn’t Federation of Canadian Switzerland.

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Federal Liberal candidate makes stop in Greater Trail By Liz Bevan Times Staff

The upcoming federal election is over a year away, but one candidate for the South Okanagan – West Kootenay riding is getting a head start on her campaign with a stop in Trail. Connie Denesiuk, federal Liberal Party candidate, has spent the last few days touring Trail and the surrounding areas, including a camping trip in Champion Lakes. On Wednesday morning, she stopped by Lil T's Cafe in Trail to have coffee with voters and to hear their concerns. During her trip, Denesiuk says the one thing that stood out to her was how beautiful the area was and the potential for more tourism. “It is absolutely stunning out here,” she said over a cup of coffee. “The history in this area is remarkable and I don't think people understand how beautiful Trail is, especially to tourists. I think you guys have a gem here. Even the communities surround Trail, like Fruitvale and Montrose – they are just beautiful. There is the nature that surrounds the city, the ski hill in Rossland – it is just great.” The reason behind Denesiuk's early tour of the riding was just to connect with the people who would be heading to the voting booths next October. “Firstly, I want to understand the communities (I am repre-

senting).” she said. “Secondly, I want to hear from the people and what their concerns are and that is exactly what they have been doing. “I don't believe a member of parliament can adequately represent people in a riding if they don't know what those people are thinking, what they are concerned about and what they are hoping for.” The main thing Denesiuk has heard from voters in Trail is how the area has potential for more. “I have had a chance to talk to a number of people from different businesses and some employees from Teck, just to get different perspectives,” she said. “It is a hard working city and I believe that this is an area where people are looking for something new and they are looking for something from their representative. “I have a sense of hardworking people who are interested in building up the community. There is a great sense of community, but I can also sense a bit of frustration and people are ready for the city's potential to be realized.” As a former school board trustee and former president of the B.C. School Trustees Association, Denesiuk has a unique perspective on the current labour dispute between B.C. teachers and the province. Although the matter is provincial, Denesiuk weighed in from a

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Federal Liberal Party candidate Connie Denesiuk chats with local business owner Dan Ashman during her early campaign stop in Trail at Lil T's Cafe. Denesiuk says she wants people from outside the area to see how beautiful Trail is and how much potential there is for development in the area. federal candidate viewpoint. “I think (the dispute) has to play its course,” she said. “I feel for the parents and the kids and every teacher I have talked to. They all want to be back in

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the classroom. Mandating teachers back to work isn't ideal. It's about fair wages, fairness to the taxpayer and fairness to the teachers. I am very hopeful for a negotiated settlement.”

FROM PAGE 1 “We put in that offer as a start to negotiations,” explained Crockett. “And as a start of where we can go to help them with the pedestrian bridge,” he said. “We are trying to be fair and wear our regional hats.” The cheapest crossing option, which remains as a “Class D” estimate and can’t be used for tendering, is $2.7 mil-

lion to redirect the sewer main through the City of Trail and hang it on the Victoria Street Bridge. The city maintains that the development and costs of the pedestrian bridge plan provides synergistic opportunities to carry utility lines across the river and to provide a modern walkway and cycling crossing for everyone in the region.

“We are not the one who is going to say, ‘You have to do this,’ or ‘You have to do that,’” said McGregor. “And for me, because I am Christina Lake, I have no stake in this service. So it’s easy for me to keep the meeting on track, keep them talking about what they need to, and not let it get clouded with a bunch of personalities and emotions.”

Parents seeking options for children FROM PAGE 1 “Most (parents) just want to know, ‘what are we going to do with our kids?’” she said. “I had one parents ask me what I was going to do with my kids, and fortunately I am a stay-at-home mom, so I don’t have to worry about that.” The PAC Chair spoke pas-

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sionately about not understanding the government’s point of view when it comes to the dispute and brought up back-to-work legislation as a possible solution to get kids back into the classroom. “It is frustrating that they bring in a great mediator like Vince Ready and the govern-

ment is totally not participating,” she said. “It seems strange to me that if education is as important to the government as it is to parents, then they would be legislating the teachers back. “Since they are not, it seems that they are playing a political game.”

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Premier Christy Clark Wednesday urged the B.C. Teachers Federation to suspend its strike to allow public school classes to open while negotiations continue. And she insisted the union get “realistic” and move towards the public sector pattern on wage increases so the two sides can hammer out a deal to improve class support for special needs, which she called the biggest issue facing the

education system. “There are no easy fixes and no shortcuts to achieving long-term labour peace for kids,” Clark said in a news conference Wednesday afternoon. BCTF president Jim Iker ruled out a pause in the strike along the lines of the two-week truce the province proposed last week and is still offering. “The government remains entrenched and unwilling to be flexible,” he told reporters. “We’re not suspending any strike

right now.” The premier had been criticized in recent days for keeping a low profile – apart from a few posts on Twitter and Facebook – as the teachers strike rolled into September without a deal. “This is going to be settled at the negotiating table by negotiators,” Clark said. “There’s no magic wand, there’s no one who can walk in and say ‘Guess what? I’ve come up with some simple, easy way that’s magically going to

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PEOPLE OBITUARIES MCLEAN, ANNA GRACE – passed away August 29, 2014. Anna was born on July 14, 1936. She lived until her teens in the Pend O’Rielle Valley before moving to Fruitvale. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side after suffering a stroke and a battle with cancer. Anna was a very strong and hard working woman who cared for her family very much. She was always loading up the grandkids into the motor home and taking the kids to Fort Steele or Rock Creek Fair or somewhere else. Anna enjoyed curling, horseback riding, slo-pitch and mostly her children and grandchildren. Anna looked after the family business, NDB Trucking until her health declined. Anna is survived by her husband, Neil, sons Ron of Fruitvale, Len (Donna) of Fruitvale, daughter Shelley (Sid) of Salmo; sisters Irene (Don) Hill of Robson, Kathy (Jack) Seville of Robson. brothers Gary (Diane) Buckley of Camrose, AB, Hugh (Shirley) Buckley of Pend O’Reille Valley, Fred (Janice) Buckley of Pend O’Reille Valley; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. There will be no service at her request. A family gathering will be set at a later date. She will be missed by all that knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Rivers ‘comfortable’ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Joan Rivers’ family says the comedian has been moved from intensive care into a private room, where she is “being kept comfortable.” No further details were released Wednesday on Rivers’ condition. On Tuesday, the family confirmed she was on life support at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan after going into cardiac arrest last Thursday.

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Actor mistaken for ‘real’ Rob Ford THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - A new musical comedy about Toronto’s embattled mayor doesn’t open until the middle of the month, but the Saskatchewan actor who plays the lead role in the show says some people are already giving him “heck” thinking he’s the “real” Rob Ford. “At times they’re happy to see me and at times I have had people yell at me and give me a stern talking to about my drinking, which of course, I am not really a drinker,” Sheldon Bergstrom told The Canadian Press on Tuesday as rehearsals began for “Rob Ford the Musical: Birth of A Ford Nation.” “They think I am the mayor, so they will give me heck - ‘no more drinking, no more drinking.’ I am not Rob Ford.” Bergstrom, 42, was chosen last month from nearly 100 hopefuls vying for the title role in the show which opens at Toronto’s Factory Theatre on Sept. 16 for a two-week

run. The actor, who bears a resemblance to Ford, said his efforts to meet the mayor personally have been unsuccessful, but most people have been very supportive of his artistic endeavour. “It’s all a bit of challenge, but a fun one,” Bergstrom said of the role. “This is unlike any other challenge I have had ever before, and I am honoured to be able to do it.” Meanwhile, the producer of the musical said the show was unlikely to have any impact on next month’s mayoral election, in which Ford is running for re-election. “It would be nice to think that a small little show, a little band of actors could have an impact on a major city election,” said Brett McCaig. “I highly doubt we could sway this election.” The musical is not about making Ford look horrible or about making him look fantastic, noted the show’s director, Liz Gilroy.

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ormally this is the time of year many B.C. families are excited about the start of another school year. But this year is different, with the ongoing B.C. teachers’ union labour dispute casting a pall of uncertainty over the start of the school year. It’s a classic example of the negative effects of a monopoly, and as is often the case with monopolies, ordinary families are the ones most affected. A monopoly is when “a single company or group owns all or nearly all of the market for a given type of product or service.” In the private sector, monopolies (or near monopolies) tend to be driven by government policies that restrict competition. Canadians rightly complain about protected industries – whether it’s dairy products, telecoms, banking, or transport – and the consequences in the form of less choice, poorer service, and/or higher prices. Surprisingly, though, the same people who lament about their banking fees seem to apply different logic to government monopolies. The truth is, government monopolies over a wide range of key services –

including education – have far-reaching consequences that affect B.C. families, even if 11.5 per cent of B.C. students are enrolled in non-government schools (and this share is growing over time). One important difference between the government and private sector is how market pressures affect employee-employer relations and the dynamic between service providers and their customers. Competitive markets help to ensure that employee wages are neither too high nor too low (compared to their earning potential elsewhere) and that non-wage benefits (such as pensions and job security) are rooted in employee contributions to the firm’s output. Markets are generally effective at doing this in the private sector in part because of competitive pressures and “hard budget constraints” whereby a business can actually run out of cash and go bankrupt. Governments operate in a much different environment often divorced from competitive market pressures or the risk of bankruptcy or dissolution. Amplifying these challenges is the fact that the gov-

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ernment sector maintains a much higher unionization rate (74.6 per cent) than the private sector (17.5 per cent). Together, widespread unionization, collective bargaining, and the right to strike have created a power imbalance between taxpayers and governmentemployee unions. The ongoing teachers strike in B.C. is evidence of these forces in practice. The labour dispute exemplifies the negative consequences of monopolized government services and the impact on families when it comes to such a critical service as education. While B.C.’s education system is marked by a greater degree of non-government involvement than most Canadian provinces, an overwhelming propor-

tion – almost 90 per cent – of students still attend government-run schools. This limited degree of competition places enormous power in the hands of teacher unions (and the government) to dictate outcomes at the expense of parents and students. When government is the sole supplier of services, the options for consumers are extremely limited. Parents and students can’t easily switch to alternative education providers, especially when many independent schools have long wait lists (nearly 2,200 students were on wait lists in B.C. in 2011). It wasn’t always this way. Until the mid-1960s, government-employee unions were restricted in their ability to strike and essentially hold the system hostage through collective bargaining. That changed and now Canada has some of the most lenient rules with respect to the scope of union activity in the government sector. Adding to the problem is the fact that governments, unlike businesses, have essentially unlimited resources through their ability to tax and borrow so there’s less financial pres-

sure to control compensation growth especially since higher costs in the government may not be immediately reflected in higher prices. Government unions also tend to have considerable political influence because they’re large and well-organized. British Columbians have every reason to bemoan monopolies in the private sector that stem from government policy. But their indignation shouldn’t stop there. The same principle applies to government monopolies where the consequences can be even more perverse. The BC teachers strike shows that government monopolies can shut down services completely, leaving consumers with limited or no options. Like many protected industries in the private sector, education needs greater competition and more choice to place greater power in the hands of BC families and their children. Hopefully the latest strike opens the door for reform. Charles Lammam is resident scholar in economic policy at the Fraser Institute. He co-wrote this column with Sean Speer associate director of fiscal studies.

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Bears going for garbage I want to comment on Liz Bevan’s article in Tuesday’s paper, (Ripe fruit draws bears into neighborhoods, Trail Times, Sept. 2). She says that the ripe fruit is drawing the bears into yards. No so in Glenmerry. The bear that has come through the last two weeks is strictly after garbage. It has ignored the dangling pears, and apples, and has gone straight for the garbage

cans. No fruit was touched. Much as I don’t like it, this bear needs to be removed from the area. If it is female, and has young, it will pass along the foraging in garbage cans to them, and we will have an even worse problem. WildSafe and BearAware want us to remove all temptations from our yards. Excuse me, but I live in a city for several reasons, one of which is

the freedom of having a good garden without a problem with roaming and possibly dangerous wildlife. If I lived in a home in the country rather than a city, I agree that precautions should be taken, but, as I said before, I live in a city for several reasons, and no dangerous wildlife is supposed to be one of them. Kathleen Pearson Trail

Differences between now and 1939

he Ukrainian army is in ger project was the destrucretreat on every front. tion of the “Jewish-Bolshevik” Since Russian regular Soviet Union, which would have army units came to the required a very big war (though aid of the hard-pressed pro- he never intended to fight a Russian rebels in Ukraine’s “world war”). two easternmost provinces a Putin has no second project. week ago, the tide of battle has He cannot embark on a Hitlerturned decisively. stye campaign of conquest, The two big given Russia’s rebel-held citrelatively modies, Donetsk est economic and and Luhansk, human resourare no longer ces. In any case besieged by the other former Ukrainian forces. Soviet possesLuhansk airport sions in the west, fell to a Russian the Baltic states, tank attack on are already NATO GWYNNE Monday, Donetsk members with airport will also solid defence be captured soon, guarantees. and the port city Until the World Affairs of Mariupol, back Ukrainian crisis under government control blew up, Putin hadn’t even since May, may be in Russian done much to regain the old hands by the weekend. Soviet frontiers during 15 years Meanwhile, those of us fur- in power. He’s still not talking ther from the scene are being about taking back the rest of bombarded with dodgy histor- Ukraine, so there’s no need to ical analogies. This week is the nip his plan for world conquest 75th anniversary of the out- in the bud. He doesn’t have one. break of the Second World War This leads to the second big in 1939, so it’s a good time difference between 1939 and to see if these analogies really now. Back then Britain and stand up to scrutiny. France issued an unconditional The first analogy is that guarantee that they would go to Russia’s long-ruling president, war if Hitler attacked Poland. Vladimir Putin, is another Adolf Even though they actually Hitler, committed to expanding had no military ability to help Russia’s borders back out to the Poland, they felt they had to old Soviet frontiers, or maybe draw a line in the sand. Whereas even further. Stop him now or it NATO has not offered to defend will be harder and more expen- Ukraine militarily no matter sive to stop him later on – and what Russia does: it is basically anybody who disagrees is an a local issue. “appeaser”. Those are the realities. There are echoes in Putin’s Ukraine enjoys great sympaproject of Hitler’s first priority thy in the West, but nobody after he took power in Germany will risk a nuclear war by comin 1933, which was to recover mitting NATO forces to save all the German-speaking east- Donetsk and Luhansk. So if ern territories that had been Kiev cannot stop the Russian/ stripped away from the father- rebel offensive in the east, and land after the First World there’s no foreign help coming, War. But Hitler’s second, big- what should it do?

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The first thing is to freeze the front lines by accepting a ceasefire – which seems still to be on offer. With every passing day Ukraine is losing more territory, and it won’t get it back for decades (if ever). Russia will settle for a freeze, because Putin’s real goal, if he can no longer directly control the government in Kiev, is to paralyze the country by putting a cuckoo in the nest: creating a permanently dissenting, pro-Russian entity as part of the Ukrainian state. The way Ukraine can avoid that fate is by hardening the borders around the rebel-held territories as much and as fast as possible. Let the rebels run the occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk (Kiev has no choice in that), but DON’T integrate them into some rejigged federal state where they would hold a veto. And DON’T recognize their legitimacy if they declare independence or join Russia either. Treat them as another Crimea, in other words. Leave the Russians the task of pouring huge, ongoing subsidies into what is really an immense open-air industrial museum, and concentrate instead on making an economic and political success of the rest of Ukraine – which would still have 90 percent of the population. And wait. Wait for corruption to dwindle and prosperity to grow in Ukraine, as it probably will when the country gets closer to the European Union. Wait for Putin to grow old and/ or for Russia to get distracted by events elsewhere. And don’t get any more people killed when further fighting will just lose you more territory. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles on world affairs are published in 45 countries.

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With only seven returning players currently in camp, there is no doubt the Trail Smoke Eaters will have a different look when the season kicks off later this month. And with that new look will hopefully come new results for head coach Nick Deschenes. After joining the Smoke Eaters mid-season last year, Deschenes says he can't wait to work with the team for a full hockey season. “I am looking forward to winning a few more games,” he said with a laugh. “I get to start fresh with these guys. I came in last November and it was hard, but coming here now, and basically getting to choose your own team, to a certain extent, is great. I am looking forward to it big time.” It’s been a gruelling week for the players who went through a series of intra-squad games on the weekend and an intense series of exercises throughout the week. Nevertheless, all that effort is expected to yield results when the puck drops for real on Sept. 20 at the Bauer Showcase in Chilliwack. However, before that, Deschenes still has some decisions to make. He trimmed the roster down to 24 players following the weekend and needs to release two more players to make the 22-man roster limit at the start of the season. “It is getting close,” he said. “Our numbers are at 24 (players) and 22 will make it. They are all still battling (to make the team).”

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Trail's first game of the 2014/2015 season is an exhibition game against the Merritt Centennials on Friday night in Osoyoos. However, Deschenes admitted he won’t have the luxury of resting veterans and giving hopefuls a chance. “We don’t have anyone on bubbles. We have our guys.” And already a few have stood out in the coach’s eye. “A player who has really elevated his game is Jake Lucchini. His intensity, his compete level, his skating, his skill set, everything is ramped up a notch. I think a lot of it has to do with the conditioning program he followed this summer. It’s paid dividends for him.” The Trail native had 26 points in 55 games during his sophomore season. As for new recruits, Deschenes raved about the addition of two American recruits – defencemen Bryan Gerstenfeld and Ryan Swanson. “They don’t play the same style but they both are very elite in their respective styles of play,” explained Deschenes. Both players already have scholarships to Army lined up for next season and the head coach is hoping they have a big impact on a Smokies’ defence that yielded a league-high 274 goals last season. “We only have one returning defenceman so that pretty much tells you we’ve retooled that whole back end,” said Deschenes. The last line of defence, the goaltenders, might be the one position that has been decided with returning goalie Adam Todd and Brett Clark, who helped guide the Beaver Valley Nitehawks to a Western Canadian championship last year. “Barring any disaster we’ll

BY TIMES STAFF Rossland’s Thea Culley was one of 18 athletes named to the Canadian Women’s National Field Hockey Team which will travel to Guadalajara, Mexico to compete in Hockey World League 1, Sept. 11-14, 2014. World League is a multi-round, multi-nation tournament, which in the end serves as a Rio 2016 Olympic qualifier. It will be yet another international cap for the Rossland Secondary School graduate.

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be Scott Davidson. The Trail native was recently named captain for the 2014-15 season.

Games), two teams will also qualify through the World League competition, bringing the total to seven teams. Olympic qualification happens after the third round of World League, but only the winner of World League 1 advances to the second round. Canada will be competing against Mexico, Guatemala, and Peru in the first round of World League in Mexico in September. “The team is well prepared, given that we have just come of the

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Deschenes is also pleased with the play of Penticton product Kienan Scott “He has that skill with the puck and ability to make plays and create things whereas most players might not.” Every camp seems to produce one player who emerges from obscurity and Deschenes was quick to point to Hunter Atchison who played in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League last year. “I never saw him play,” admitted Deschenes. “But he came recommended by a trainer on the Island. He’s performed well enough to earn the right to continue on with us.” That journey continues Friday night in Osoyoos in the Smokies lone BCHL exhibition game when they face the Centennials. Local fans can catch a glimpse of the roster during a homeand-home series with the Selkirk College Saints on Sept. 12 in Castlegar and Sept. 13 in Trail. Although the three exhibition matches will wrap up any gametype situations prior to the start of the regular season, Deschenes isn’t putting a lot of stock in actual pre-season tilts. “Really it’s about preparation. You can create a lot of game situations in practice.” With still a few weeks and a lot of preparation to go before the start of the season, the Trail coach isn’t putting too much pressure on the players to come flying out of the gate during the annual regular-season opening weekend in Chilliwack. “It’s going to be a day-by-day process. I don’t think one, two, or three games will make the whole season. “The most important thing is learning the lessons as we progress.”

Commonwealth Games and the after glow of a very intense preparation period,” adds Rutledge. “We have spent the past two weeks honing technical aspects of our game and I am looking forward to spending the first week of our tour to Mexico in a training camp like environment, refining our offfield environment as well as our on-field play.” The first test for Canada will be on Sept. 11 vs. Guatemala. They will then take on Mexico on Sept. 13, and Peru on Sept. 14.

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Sports KHL kicks off season amid turmoil and conflict conflict in Ukraine and financial turmoil. The league’s only Ukrainian team, Donbass Donetsk, was forced to withdraw in May after its arena was looted and burned by armed men, an attack the club blamed on a pro-Russian separatist group. Meanwhile, finan-

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her. But I think she is seeing someone on the side. She says she just doesn’t love her husband anymore. I asked her to please go to counseling or speak to their pastor, and she said no. She told me to leave them alone and let them work it out. Now she says the split is permanent. I am devastated and angry with my daughter. She left the kids with her husband, and she’s moved in with her sister. I cannot believe she would do this. I see the kids two or three times a week when I babysit. My daughter has asked me to support her in

inconsiderate and rude. There was no good reason why the wedding party was late for the ceremony and supper. Her 90-year-old grandfather and his 86-yearold grandmother and numerous seniors as well as young children all had to wait for the wedding party to show up. What do you think about this? -Saskatchewan, Canada Dear Canada: We, too, think this is rude and inconsiderate. There’s an amazingly selfish trend these days where some brides, grooms and attendants erroneously believe they are entitled to have a “before party” (although generally not before the ceremony, as well) because it’s “their” night. They delay arriving at their own reception, often by hours. In that case, they should not invite guests to share in the celebration, because obviously, the guests are not included in it. Unless the bridal party

had a good reason for the delay, we’d have gone home. Dear Annie: You had a letter from “Any Light at the End of My Tunnel?” whose husband is controlling. I was in the same situation, and all I can say is: If you love your chil-

dren, leave now! You will find help. I finally left after he threw a plate in my face, but unfortunately, it was too late for my kids, as I watched two out of the three enter into exactly the same kind of abusive relationship they saw

growing up. You have a chance for your children to learn a better way of life. -- Been There, Done That Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

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this decision, but I just can’t. What do I do? -Beyond Sad Dear Beyond: We know this is breaking your heart, but you must try your best to stay out of it. Whatever problems are going on in your daughter’s marriage are hers to deal with, good or bad. Try to spend time with the children, especially if you can bring them to your house, giving them a stable, calm place to visit. But don’t take sides. The best you can do is talk to your other daughter and ask that she encourage her sister not to rush into anything she’ll regret. Dear Annie: We went to a family wedding last month. The ceremony was scheduled for 2 p.m., but the wedding party didn’t show up until an hour later. The reception was at another location, and dinner was supposed to start at 5:30, but the wedding party showed up at 7. No one ate until 8. We thought this was

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Dear Annie: My daughter has been married for 14 years to a wonderful, successful, caring husband, and they have four beautiful children. But she recently moved out of their home. I can’t believe it. Everyone could tell the marriage wasn’t going that well in the past year, but we thought it was the usual ups and downs. Then my daughter started spending a lot of evenings with her girlfriends and staying out until the wee hours. She also became secretive and not the loving, open daughter she had been. I asked her to see a doctor, thinking maybe she was depressed, but also to check her thyroid because I have hypothyroidism and so did her grandmother. But she told me to stay out of it, that it’s between her and her husband. She says there’s no abuse, drugs or alcohol, and I believe

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know how much you care for them. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Business and commerce are favored in the next four weeks. If shopping, you will want to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The next month is an excellent time to buy wardrobe items, because you like what you see in the mirror. You’ll also find it easy to be charming and gracious to everyone. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Solitude in beautiful surroundings will please you in the next several weeks. Make an effort to cocoon somewhere to enjoy rest and relaxation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) All group activities and fun times with friends will please you in the month ahead. Any group setting -- a business conference, meeting or

a class -- will be a pleasant experience. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Some of you might develop a crush on your boss or someone in a position of authority. Others will be approached to give their advice about design, layout and artistic matters. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Travel for pleasure will delight you in the next sev-

eral weeks. Grab every opportunity to go somewhere to enjoy yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Keep your pockets open, because gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way in the next several weeks. Romance will be especially sweet and affectionate. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Relations with close friends and partners will improve

beautifully in the next month, because it’s easy to show that you care for them. Naturally, they will respond in kind. YOU BORN TODAY You are imaginative and full of romantic ideas. You want to take your fantasies and make them a reality. You want life to be full of whimsy, delight and fun. That’s why you will particularly enjoy your year ahead, because it will be a

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. F/T POSITIONS available for responsible adult, some baking included. Days/ Afternoons. Apply with resume to manager @ Tim Hortonâ€™s, Trail, Tues-Sat. 9-5. Looking for part-time Shuttle Bus Driver with Class 4. Perfect job for someone retired. Please drop off your resume and current Driving Abstract at the Greyhound Depot in Trail. Resident caretaker wanted with hotel management experience. Duties include front desk, housekeeping and restaurant supervision. Please apply with resume at 551-11th Ave, Kamloops or email: scottsinn@shaw.ca or fax: 250-372-9444

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUTNITY EBU03975 - NETWORK TECHNICIAN - APPRENTICE (POWER) TRAIL LOCATION

About TELUS

Warfield 144,900

Nathan

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2395554

Nathan

Trail 169,000 MLS#

2397878

TELUS is a great place to work. You can see it in our team members. The diversity of the TELUS team and their unique contributions set us apart from the competition. Our success is based as much on our future friendly team as the innovative internet, voice, data and wireless products and solutions we offer. Our team members include people like you - enthusiastic, innovative, passionate and energetic. We believe that youâ€™ll ďŹ nd our high-performance culture personally fulďŹ lling, professionally challenging and ďŹ nancially rewarding. Join our team and make your future friendly too.

KEY PURPOSE:

â€˘ To perform Service Delivery and Assurance functions related to switching, transport, broadcast and data / IP network elements. You will be accountable for local maintenance functions (testing, fault isolation, and trouble repair) for elements of TELUSâ€™ network

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical

â€˘ Provision, commission, test, maintain and repair network elements and services â€˘ Provide trouble analysis (i.e. testing, fault isolation and repair functions; logs, alarms, operational measurements). â€˘ Work with appropriate areas for the implementation of hardware, software, ďŹ rmware, product change upgrades and commissioning of network elements / services. â€˘ Complete preventative maintenance routines to ensure network reliability

Communications

â€˘ Initiate and/or respond to queries, discuss trouble details and conďŹ rm resolutions directly with external / internal customers â€˘ Explain/discuss details regarding progress, issues, applicable charges and promote products and services.

Administration

â€˘ Prepare time and expense reports. â€˘ Document and administer/track maintenance routines for network elements, power, environment and housekeeping. â€˘ Provide information on job status, maintain logs and update applicable corporate systems.

RESULTS OR OUTCOMES:

â€˘ Work is performed within deďŹ ned time requirements to meet company quality standards, to ensure network reliability and to meet customer needs â€˘ Preventative maintenance routines and administration responsibilities are completed accurately and timely

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â€˘ Must have a Valid Class 5 Driverâ€™s License â€˘ Must be willing and able to work aloft â€˘ Must be willing to work in any weather conditions â€˘ Normal colour vision to work with colourcoded wiring. â€˘ Must be willing and able to work various shifts as assigned (such as evenings, weekends and statutory holidays), based on business needs. â€˘ Ability to manage a physically demanding workload. â€˘ Must follow safe work practices and abide by all safety rules and regulations. â€˘ Must be willing to work in cross-functional areas such as network, access and service. â€˘ Must be able to operate hand and power tools, and test equipment â€˘ Demonstrated professional oral and written communications skills. â€˘ Fluent in English. â€˘ Self-motivated, work well with minimal or no direct supervision. â€˘ Ability to effectively handle both favourable and unfavourable customer interactions. â€˘ Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaboratively with other departments. â€˘ Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing to meet scheduled deadlines. â€˘ Commit to continuous learning. Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply learned skills to related situations and complete and pass all related exams. â€˘ Must meet applicable testing requirements.

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TELUS Values:

TELUS recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all applicants must demonstrate behaviours that are reďŹ‚ective of our values: â€˘ We embrace change and initiate opportunity â€˘ We have a passion for growth â€˘ We believe in spirited teamwork â€˘ We have the courage to innovate

At TELUS, you create future friendly possibilities. At TELUS, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

Fruitvale 399,000

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PROJECT MANAGER 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.

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. 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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ROCK Construction & Mining requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic for work at various job locations across Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Terex Reedrill and Atlas Copco drills. Must have the ability to work independently and diagnose problems. Competitive wage and benefits package. Please send resumes to: resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948

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**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

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Garage Sales E.TRAIL, 1304 4th Ave. Fri. Sept.5, noon-8pm; Sat. Sept.6, 9-8; Sun. Sept.7, 9-4.

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MONTROSE, 735 10th Ave. (Hwy 3B). Estate Sale, Sat. Sept.6, 8am-4pm. Furniture, household items, tools, plus many unique items, etc. No Early Birds.

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Sat, Sept 6 10am - noon 7978 Birchwood Dr, Waneta $369,900 TO LK WATOWN

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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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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

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

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TRAIL, 3bdrm. f/s, w/d, basement, fenced yard, quiet area. 250-368-6612 / 250-231-1125

Townhouses GLENMERRY 3Bd., laminate floor on top & main, fenced yard, N/S.$900. 250-551-1106

“Commercial and Village Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines Bylaw 847, 2013” is a bylaw to authorize and regulate the issuance of Development Permits within the Commercial and Village Centre Development Permit Areas specified in the Village of Fruitvale Official Community Plan.

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250-368-8423 Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 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 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 1&2 bdrm. apts. available. 250-368-8391 PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897 TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312. TRAIL, ONE bdrm. fully furnished Apt. $600/mo. + utilities. N/S. 250-364-5678 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-3681312 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo. 250-551-1106

Duplex / 4 Plex E.TRAIL, newly renovated 3bd. duplex, close to Safeway, no pets. $700./mo utilities not included. 250-368-8361 after 12noon or 1-403-993-3279 any time.

Homes for Rent E.TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850./mo. 250-365-9306, 250365-5003 E.TRAIL, Exec.style home, 2bd, 1bth. Gas-BBQ, F/S, D/W, W/D, N/S, N/P. Excellent location .Ref.req. $1000/mo +util. Call 250-231-6768 Shavers Bench! 4 Bedroom, full basement, F/S, N/S, N/P. $900/month. 250-364-1551

Monday, September 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Village of Fruitvale Council Chambers 1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale, BC “Village of Fruitvale Zoning Bylaw 846, 2013” is a bylaw to provide a clear and efficient system of land use regulation for the orderly, economic, equitable and environmentally sensitive use, development, and redevelopment of all lands within the Village of Fruitvale, having regard for the provisions of the Village of Fruitvale’s Official Community Plan

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Notice of Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Village of Fruitvale will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Village of Fruitvale Zoning Bylaw 846, 2013 and the proposed Commercial and Village Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines Bylaw 847, 2013 on:

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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 gas hot water tank. Plenty of storage. Priced to sell at $189,900. Open to offers. Call 250-364-1940. See photos Kijiji Ad ID 1011459826

The Corporation of The Village of Fruitvale

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaws and wish to submit comment for consideration by Council concerning the matters contained in the bylaws may do so by attending the Public Hearing or providing comments in writing or by email to the address cited below. Written submissions will be accepted up to 6:00 pm Monday, September 8, 2014. Both bylaws may be found on the Village of Fruitvale website at http://www.village. fruitvale.bc.ca/news or may be viewed in print form at the Village Office at the address below.

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For further information, please contact the undersigned at 250-367-7551 or at cao@village.fruitvale.bc.ca Lila Cresswell Chief Administrative Officer Village of Fruitvale Box 370 (1947 Beaver Street) Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0

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The Corporation of the Village of Warfield 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Warfield that nomination for the offices of: Mayor one (1) to be elected Councillor four (4) to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Officer, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Village of Warfield 555 Schofield Highway Trail BC V1R 2G7

From 9:00 am – Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm – Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

By fax to: 250-368-9354

From 9:00 am – Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm – Friday, October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Ofﬁcer by 4:30 pm on Friday, October 17, 2014

By email to: warﬁeld @shawlink.ca

Nomination forms are available at the Village of Warfield office from 8:30 am, Friday, August 29, 2014 to the close of the nomination period. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if the meet the following criteria: • Canadian Citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day Saturday, November 15, 2014; • of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • Not disqualified, under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or hold the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Allana Ferro, Chief Election Officer at 250-368-8202

Corporation of the

VILLAGE OF MONTROSE

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Corporation of the Village of Montrose that nominations for the offices of: Mayor – One Position Councillor – Four Positions will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: Village of Montrose Office 565 11th Ave, Montrose, BC V0G 1P0 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding Satutory holidays and weekends. Nomination forms are available at the Village of Montrose Office during regular office hours 8:30 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday except statutory holidays to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day November 15, 2014; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION Are you eligible to vote in the November elections for the Village of Montrose? Is your name on the current list of electors? If you are not sure, you can find out by calling or visiting the Village of Montrose office at 565 11th Avenue, Montrose, BC or by calling 250-367-7234. The office is open from 8:30 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the Village of Montrose office until 4:30 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period September 24 to November 15, 2014.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS RESIDENT ELECTORS: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the Village of Montrose for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • 18 years of age older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the Village of Montrose for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until the close of general voting for the election on Saturday, November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspection, at the Village of Montrose ofﬁce located at 565 11th Avenue, Montrose, BC during regular ofﬁce hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the information included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act. An elector may request that their address or other information about them be omitted from or obscured on the list of electors.

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the Village of Montrose and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the Village of Montrose. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted: Kevin Chartres, Chief Election Officer at 250-367-7234 Amy Gurnett, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-367-7234 Kevin Chartres Chief Election Officer

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Thursday, September 4, 2014 Trail Times

Staying sharp

A row of skates were at the ready on Wednesday to keep participants in Trail Parks and Recreation’s Camp Cawabunga occupied during their morning session.

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KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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$109,000

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Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

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1274 Paquette Drive, Trail Ultimate executive rancher! Like new 3 bed/3 bath home with open floor plan custom kitchen, fireplace, 3-car garage and much more!! Call your REALTOR® today!

$259,900

A snug little house with newer flooring and paint on main and new carpet and drywall in the basement. Excellent location.

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$529,000

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Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

2705 Columbia-Kootenay Road, Rossland

$670,000

Overlooking Happy Valley, this extensively updated home has so much character and charm. Spectacular views, bright kitchen, private sundeck and fireplace. All this on 1.13 acres. Price includes a separate 2 acre parcel too. Call now! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Terry Alton

250-231-1101

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Jodi Beamish

STING NEW LI

250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264 710 Redstone Drive, Rossland

745 Dickens Street, Warfield

640 Shelley Street, Warfield

$199,500

$214,000

$425,000

2181 Davis Street, Rossland

$179,000

Erie - Ross Spur Road, Fruitvale

Beautifully upgraded. You will love the kitchen, lots of storage, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring. The charming dining room has french doors to large deck. Living room and dining rooms also have wood flooring.

Well maintained 3 bdrm family home with lots of upgrades! Bright sun room, amazing views, new flooring, paint, trim, railing, electrical and windows. Call your realtor today to view!

Double garage AND double carport! This house is a solid 3 bdrms with updated wiring, plumbing, roof, hot water tank. Needs some cosmetic updating. Quick possession available!

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

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

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Thurs, Sept 4 & Fri, Sept 5 4-6pm

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Brand new spacious home a few steps from walking and x-country trails and Redstone golf course. This 4 bdrm, 3 bath home features 2 car garage with ample storage area, rec room spacious living area. Call your REALTOR® for more information or a personal tour. Call Richard (250) 368-7897

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Mary Amantea

mamantea@telus.net

$157,900

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Richard Daoust

250-521-0525

2069 6th Avenue, Trail SUPER 2 bdrm updated home in Shavers Bench on a fenced private flat lot (50’ x 100’). Fully landscaped with large patio. Newer insulated double garage with alley access. This very well cared for home needs to be seen. Call for your viewing today!

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Bill Craig

250-231-2710

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Deanne Lockhart

250-231-0153

1399 3rd Avenue, Trail

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

$159,000

Art Forrest

Solid 3 bedroom home close to schools and gyro park. Call Terry 250-231-1101

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

340 Grandview Place, Genelle

$879,000 3918 Reo Road, Bonnington

$575,000

1894 Mountain Street, Fruitvale

Extraordinary park-like 1.72 acres. 3 bed, 3 bath home is detailed to the max. Foyer with skylight, large kitchen, separate dining room, sunken living room, wood-burning fireplace. Geo-thermal heating, roof 2009, hot water tank 2010, low-e windows.

Prime 66x105 building lot in Fruitvale alongside newer homes. Nearly flat, excellent mountain views, serviced and ready to go. Excellent value here!

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

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Live the dream! This gorgeous custom-built home features stunning views and quality workmanship. Gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrms with master suite, gas fireplace and an open floor-plan with oodles of windows. You have to see it to believe it! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell

Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com