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Candidates quizzed on recreation and infrastructure BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

Recreation, amalgamation and infrastructure issues were hot topics at Tuesday night's Montrose Candidates Forum. Over 50 people gathered at Montrose Community Hall to quiz mayoral and councillor candidates on those topics, and more, ahead of voting day next month. Attendees were asked to write down their questions for the candidates before the forum, and moderator Ron Clarke consolidated similar questions, leaving nine queries to be posed to the panel. Mayoral candidates Joe Danchuk and Griff Welsh addressed the audience and Royce Schmidt, Rory Steep, Brittanie Irwin, Mark Reid, Lynda Bouthillier, Mary Gay and Cindy Cook, candidates for the four councillor seats, shared their thoughts and ideas, hoping to sway a couple of voters their way. Candidates were each given equal time to answer every question. One of the questions that garnered the most audience reaction was regarding a recreation deal with the City of Trail. All candidates agreed that a deal between Montrose and Trail needs to be reached, but mayor

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Every seat was full at Montrose Community Hall for the Montrose Candidates Forum on Tuesday night. Candidates discussed recreation, amalgamation and the Montrose school building. Tonight at 7 p.m., Trail will be hosting its forum at the Trail Memorial Centre gym with the 14 candidates running for office sitting on the panel. and councillor candidates want it to be fair for everyone involved. Danchuk, incumbent Montrose mayor, believes the recreation issue will soon be a thing of the past.

“I think, after this election, the recreation problem will go away by the new year,” he said, adding that the Beaver Valley Recreation Committee is constantly working towards a new deal for the area.

Mayoral candidate, Welsh, says reaching a deal regarding recreation and use of facilities is all about numbers. “Tell us what (Trail) is spending (on recreation),” he said. “My

solution is accountability. We have asked and asked and asked until we are worn out. Hopefully the new council in Trail will change their ways. See MONTROSE, Page 3

Report highlights spending habits of region’s municipalities Local towns fare well overall in BC Municipal Spending Watch 2014 BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

For many Canadians, July 2 could be seen as doomsday for their bank account. That's the day property taxes are due, and year after year, the bill keeps going up and up. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) backs the costly trend in a new report that notes overall, there's been a 55 per cent increase in B.C.'s municipal operating spending in the last dozen years.

Increases could be due to variety of factors, such as infrastructure upgrades to sewer and water. That might not sound too exciting, but a spending watch is crucial because, in the end, those costs trickle down to the taxpayer. The study examined 151 B.C. municipalities and ranked how well each community stacks up on spending. Lower Columbia taxpayers seem to have it better than most in the province. According to CFIB's BC Municipal Spending Watch 2014, four communities ranked at the top, and one city in the middle, for their spending-control practices. The CFIB report, which was released this week, lumps the West and East

Kootenay together alongside the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast. The Top 10 spending control communities in order are, Fruitvale, Salmo, Kaslo, Rossland, Montrose, Creston, 100 Mile House, Warfield, Castlegar, and Quesnel. The City of Trail was number 13 on the list of 28 in the region, Nelson, 19th and Silverton bottomed out as the worst ranked municipality in the region and the third worst in the province. It's important to note that the overall rank factored in two equally-weighted indicators: the percentage growth in operating spending over the past 12 years (2000-2012) adjusted for inflation and population; and the 2012 operating spending per capita. Also, the results aren't exactly black

and white. Though Fruitvale ranked first locally with a $731 per capita operating spending in 2012 and fourth best provincially; the report outlines, taking into account population growth, the village's 25 per cent increase in operating spending since 2000. Montrose numbers show a 30 per cent increase in spending over 12 years, however the village was fourth best regionally, with $985 spent per capita in 2012. Ranked seventh on the best-of Kootenay list is Warfield, with $1,059 spent per capita in 2012. Worth noting is that the village's increase in operating spending since 2000, stands at 43 per cent. See TRAIL, Page 2

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FROM PAGE 1 Most interesting is Rossland. The spending watch lists Rossland as the third ranked Kootenay community with the best operating spending in 2012, or $1,354 per capita. Additionally, the city

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spending per capita growth since 2000, according to the report. Another point is that on the best-toworst list, Trail ranks 13th in the Kootenay area and 71st in the province. The city’s per capita spending in 2012 was $1,819. It’s important to note, however, that the city’s increase in per capita operating spending stood at 18 per cent over 12 years. Nelson, on the other hand, is listed as 19th in the Kootenay area, and number 120 from best-to-worst on the list of 151 B.C. municipalities, spending $2,870 per capita in 2012. However, overall the Queen City’s

increase in operating spending per capita growth in 12 years, is noted as 11 per cent. On average, municipalities within the Kootenay Rockies had the lowest real operating spending growth per capita, with Rossland and 100 Mile House the only municipalities the reports says has kept spending in line with population and inflation growth over

For the REcord To clarify Trail council’s decision to waive the outstanding fees for the Greater Trail Stingrays Swim Club, (“Council throws swim club a financial lifeline,” Trail Times Oct. 29) the move was made on the condition that the club approach Rossland council in the next fiscal year to seek potential reimbursement for these funds.

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the past 12 years. Silverton is the worst ranked municipality in the region and the third worst in the province, according to the CFIB report. Along with having a high operating spending per capita, or $3,483, the village has the region’s largest increase, 131 per cent in real operating spending per capita from 2000 to 2012.

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Steve Morissette – Councillor I am 57 years old, and a lifelong Fruitvale resident with my wife of 37 years Kelly, four grown boys, and three grandchildren. I began my career as an automotive technician in the private sector for 12 years prior to starting a 27-year career with our local school district including nine years as a Leadhand technician and the past 18 years in various staff roles as maintenance supervisor, manager of buildings and grounds, manager of transportation, and finally as Director of Operations with overall responsibility for buildings and grounds, transportation, custodial, new construction, and the attendant 70-plus employees. I have limited experience as a politician myself but I have a wealth of experience working with the board

of school trustees, very progressive and which has given successful in obtainme great insight on ing grants for spethe impact political cific projects, and decisions have on I think Fruitvale the people within is in great shape the system and the this election with people the officials the mayor returnrepresent. I have ing and two strong also been able to incumbent councilbuild experience lors running again. working as part of There is an Steve an elected team opportunity to reMorissette over the years as an elect two experiexecutive member enced councillors followed by president of the for continuity together with Beaver Valley Men’s Curling two new councillors who Club, Beaver Valley Minor will bring a new perspective Hockey, and the Beaver and new energy to council. Valley Nitehawks. I don't see any major issues I have recently retired within the village but I do and now have the time and see an issue from outside energy to give a little back Fruitvale that could have a to the community that has major impact on us, that is been so good to my family. the proposed Trail boundI believe the incumbent ary expansion which has the mayor and council has done potential to impact all of a great job, they have been us in the Beaver Valley. It

will be very important for Fruitvale and Montrose to work closely in support of our RDKB Area A rep Ali Grieve to come to a reasonable resolution to this challenge. The boundary issue is a symptom of our small communities not working together on matters of mutual interest. We have seven different political entities on the corridor from Rossland to Fruitvale including RDKB, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, and the school district, together our population would still only constitute a small city, working in isolation erodes our collective strength. If elected I will commit to work as part of a team on Fruitvale council, as well as work to build positive relationships with the adjoining councils.

Mark Schmutz – Councillor I am running for Fruitvale Village Council with no previous political experience. My work history as an ironmaker spans from January 1977 to retirement in October 2013 with jobs all over western Canada, to the northern territories and Russia. The present council is doing a great job and the

main issues facing Fruitvale are maintaining economic growth and providing a good place to raise families into the future. Outstanding issues are few but to keep taxes low is the first priority, restoring the recreation fiasco

and working to prevent amalgamation are also key issues. The recreation issue is important for our health but it is not an endless cash cow and the present system of reimbursing users works for me. I do not feel any

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amalgamation is needed as issues that are important to people in Rossland may not matter to others and it is the same with Fruitvale - our voice in making decisions affecting our property owners would be lost in a larger system. Fruitvale is a great place to raise a family, live, work and play but it needs people to keep it going forward.

he Trail Times offered the opportunity for municipal candidates in Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale and Salmo as well as school trustee candidates to introduce themselves to our readership and answer some basic questions. • What is the #1 challenge you see facing the council, committee or board you wish to join? What is your strategy to resolve it? • What outstanding issue from the last three years needs to be resolved? The candidates were asked to limit their answers to approximately 400 words to allow space for all candidates to reply. The Trail Times edited some replies for length but the words are those written by candidates running in the upcoming municipal election. Some candidates chose not to reply or were unable to meet the deadline. Candidates appear alphabetically.

Fruitvale forum on Nov. 4 The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an all-candidates forum Nov. 4 at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the forum set to begin at 7 p.m. Each candidate will present an opening statement followed by a question-andanswer period. The 2014 General Local Election takes place on Nov. 15 with advance polls beginning in all municipalities Nov. 5.

Montrose candidates against idea of amalgamation

FROM PAGE 1 “We asked Trail recreation for how many people were using the leisure centre and we were told we couldn’t get those numbers.” Councillor candidate, Reid, has experienced the issue first hand while playing hockey and having to pay $220 for a sports pass to use the Cominco Arena. “I just find it weird how Trail can come up to Fruitvale and they are not paying for the use of our rink as well,” he said. Other candidates agreed with him, and even went a bit further. Steep says that all sides need to come together to create a fair deal. Irwin questioned if there is a hidden agenda on Trail’s part when it comes to a recreation deal. Schmidt added that a deal will only work if Trail council stops having in camera session regard-

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ing the issue, and invites community discussion. Gay wants to look to community opinions when discussing recreation. Next up, all candidates were asked their opinion on regional governance, and the discussion inevitably turned to potential amalgamation. The panel was overwhelmingly against the idea of amalgamation and regional governance, mentioning that it would be easy for Montrose to get swept under the rug when bigger centres could be thrown into the mix.

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Danchuk says in cases of amalgamation, taxes will only go up, without necessarily receiving more. “We did an amalgamation study with Fruitvale, Area A and ourselves and what happened was, when you take everybody in, you have to take on roads and different things like that,” he said. “Right away, taxes are going to go up. We are a long way from regional government.” Welsh says, that while he is against regional government, it is not the same at the Regional District of the Kootenay Boundary. “My personal position is against regional government,” he said “I am not against a regional district, but for example, to have Trail amalgamate with us (wouldn’t be in our best interest).” Infrastructure upgrades are

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something that the current council and mayor have been working on for a couple of years now, and was a common vein through candidates’ opening statements. Danchuk, Gay and Bouthillier brought up the issue and seemed to agree that infrastructure, water and sewer, was a hot button issue in the coming years, but is addressed in the five-year sustainability plan put together by the current council. What to do with the old Montrose school building, although currently privately owned, was on the audiences’ minds on Tuesday night. The overall consensus was that if the village obtained the building, candidates would want to see a senior’s residence in its place. Currently, the village doesn’t have the option to buy the property, and it remains

undeveloped. Cook took a realistic view of the situation, mentioning that developing the school wasn’t an option right now, but there was other land in Montrose already zoned for multi-family dwellings. “If you know any developers looking for that, or if you are looking, let us know,” she said.

For the Record In the Montrose candidate profiles (Trail Times, Oct. 23) the Trail Times incorrectly edited a portion of mayoral candidate Joe Danchuk’s profile. It should have noted he was employed at Teck for 37 years in management positions, primarily in maintenance systems and projects throughout Trail Operations.

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Students watch year’s worth of work crash and burn THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS - A year’s worth of hard work and fundraising efforts by a group of students from Kamloops have gone up in flames with the spectacular explosion of a commercial rocket bound for the International Space Station. Just six seconds after liftoff Tuesday evening, the rocket launched from the Orbital Sciences Corp.’s complex in eastern Virginia exploded, destroying a payload of equipment that included the experiments of students from across North America. On board was a microgravity experiment developed by four boys who attended McGowan Park elementary school in Kamloops last year and are now in Grade 8. Paul Hembling, the project co-ordinator for the KamloopsThompson school district and principal of Bert Edwards Science and Technology

School, left a meeting just in time to watch the liftoff and explosion. “The first thing I thought was, ‘I want my $25,000 back,”’ Hembling said of the money he and others in the school district raised to help pay for the opportunity to have their students’ creations head to space. “We basically paid $25,000 to pay for that explosion to launch our experiment along with 17 others from all other U.S. jurisdictions,” he said with a chuckle, adding McGowan Park was the only Canadian school involved in the flight. The experiment was designed to examine how space impacts the growth of crystals, and Hembling said it involved silicon tubes, 17 centimetres long and 0.9 centimetres in diameter. Two separate solutions were inside the tubes and were separated by clips, he said. Once the experiment was aboard the

space station, the astronauts were supposed to remove a clip, allowing the solutions to mix and the crystals to form, Hembling said, noting a similar experiment was to take place on Earth at about the same time. The experiment was supposed to return to earth in about 12 weeks, at which time the students could compare the results. The students hypothesized the structure of the crystals formed in space would be different, Hembling said. A summary of the experiment also proposed that unique materials could be created on Earth if scientists could better understand the formation of solids from liquids in space. It also said scientists would get a better understanding of how fluid mixing and crystal formation works in microgravity. Hembling said he hopes the explosion won’t mean the end of the experiment

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and that there will be another opportunity for the project. The cost was for the transportation of the materials by rocket to the space station, not the silicon tubes and clips, he said. Raising the money proved to be a halftime job for Hembling, who also had to write a proposal and apply on behalf of the school district to get a spot on the flight. In the end, the students still learned a lot from their involvement, he said. “Nobody got hurt, there was a huge explosion, lots of flames and the boys can say, `I have been involved in a NASA disaster.’ What’s not to like from a boy’s perspective?” Kieren O’Neil said in an email to The Canadian Press that he was one of the students who spent the last year designing the experiment and was watching the launch when the explosion occurred. “We feel bad for everyone involved,” he said, adding that he’s been told the project will still happen. Flames could be seen shooting into the sky as the sun set. There was no hint of any trouble until the rocket exploded. Orbital Science

reported that everyone at the site had been accounted for, and the damage appeared to be limited to the facilities. “We will understand what happened - hopefully soon - and we’ll get things back on track,” Orbital Sciences’ executive vice-president Frank Culbertson told his team an hour after the failure. “We’ve all seen this happen in our business before, and we’ve all seen the teams recover from this, and we will do the same.” Tuesday was the second launch attempt for the mission. Monday evening’s try was thwarted by a stray sailboat in the rocket’s danger zone. The restrictions are in case of just such an accident that occurred Tuesday. Hembling said the project was important because it engaged students. “We need to engage kids in science to make the learning real for them and to make the learning relevant,” he said. “I can’t think of anything that is with more purpose or more real than having a NASA astronaut carry out your designed space experiment on the International Space Station.”

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ast Sunday was a busy day: three elections, in three different continents, all of them offering at least the hope of better times. First, Brazil, where President Dilma Rousseff eked out a second-round victory with 51.6 per cent of the votes versus 48.4 per cent for the challenger, Aecio Neves. But Neves was quick to acknowledge her victory, and she was equally prompt in admitting that things had to change. “Sometimes in history, close outcomes trigger results more quickly than ample victories,” she said. Most people took that as an admission that she will have to give more attention to growing the economy and a little less to redistributing the proceeds. This will not come easily to her, for the great project of the Workers’ Party (PT) under both Rousseff and her iconic predecessor Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva has been to raise the living standards of poor Brazilians. They have done very well at it, but there was a cost. The overall economy grew fast when “Lula” was in office, but it has slowed

almost to a stall under Rousseff. That is not surprising, for it is hard to persuade business to invest when you are busy redistributing income. Now Dilma will have to change her priorities and encourage business – without surrendering the improvements in the lives of the poor. She seems to understand that, and if she can succeed in entrenching those changes while reviving the economy then she really will have changed Brazil for good. The voters have given her another four years to work on it, and that may be enough. Secondly, Ukraine. The killing in the south-east has tailed off – only 300 dead in sporadic clashes around Donetsk in almost two months since the ceasefire, compared to 3,400 in the previous four and a half months – and the new frontier with the proRussian breakaway areas has solidified. That, plus the Russian annexation of Crimea, excluded some three million people from the vote, but for 36 million other registered voters the election went off quite peacefully. The result was a land-

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slide. “More than threequarters of voters who took part in the polls gave strong and irreversible backing to Ukraine’s path to Europe,” President Petro Poroshenko told a news conference in Kiev. With half the ballots counted, his own Solidarity Party and the People’s Front led by his ally, former prime minister Arseny Yatseniuk, each had 21.5 percent of the vote, with another proEuropean party, Self Help, winning 11 percent. With the support of several smaller pro-European, pro-reform parties, a coalition government may even enjoy a two-thirds “supermajority” in parliament and allow Poroshenko to pass his long-promised reform program with little opposition. Pro-Russian

parties that were allied with deposed president Viktor Yanukovich (who fled into exile with Russian help), running as the Opposition Bloc, got only 13percent of the vote. Ukraine is not out of the woods. Russia can turn up the fighting again, or just keep its gas exports turned off and condemn the country to a grim winter. The economy is still shrinking and jobs are disappearing fast. But at least Ukraine will now have a government that is both legitimate and more or less united. Last but not least, Tunisia, the country where the Arab Spring began – and just about the only one where it did not fail. The surprise there was that the secular Nidaa Tounes Party (Tunisia’s Call), formed only last year, out-polled the Ennahda Party, a moderate Islamist party that led the first post-revolutionary coalition government. Some kind of coalition will still be necessary, as neither party won half the seats in parliament, and it may be a broad coalition that includes them both. But there is a lesson here for Egypt, although it comes a bit late. As a

member of Ennahda’s political bureau told the BBC, “This result is fine. I am not really surprised. Governments that are leading during a political transition are often punished at the polls.” Egypt threw away its democracy last year, only one year after the Muslim Brotherhood, a moderate Islamist party, won the first free election after the Egyptian revolution. President Mohamed Morsi was less tactful and more eager to impose his Islamic project on the country than Ennahda’s leaders, but he was not doing anything that would be irreversible after another election. In Egypt, as in Tunisia, a second election would probably have seen the Islamist party evicted from power; all the disappointed secular leaders of the revolution had to do was wait. Instead, they made an alliance with the army to overthrow Morsi – and now the army rules the country again. Elections are messy, divisive affairs, but they are far better than any of the alternatives. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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I was recently honoured to be chosen as the NDP candidate in the new federal riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay. I thank all who took part in the nomination election process. I especially thank and congratulate my fellow candidate, Margaret Maximenko, and her team, for a tremendous campaign—a campaign that added hundreds of people to an already healthy riding membership. I also thank the many people who worked hard on my nomination campaign—your help is truly appreciated. I appreciate the guidance of Alex Atamanenko, who has ably served much of this riding as MP for the past nine years; his will be big shoes to fill. This is a big, diverse, spectacular riding,

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from the vineyards and orchards of the south Okanagan through the beautiful Kettle Valley, the industries of the West Kootenay and up into the hidden beauties of the Slocan Valley and Arrow Lakes. Over the past 10 months I have travelled throughout the riding many times and have met many wonderful people. It has been a rewarding experience, and I look forward to more exploration and learning as I continue to travel the riding in the months ahead. I welcome any comments, suggestions or questions from anyone in the riding—please contact me at dickcannings@shaw.ca. Richard Cannings Penticton

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he Simushir, a Russian- first decade of the 21st cenflagged cargo vessel is tury, and down to two spills, the newest cause cele- on average, for the years from bre of anti-tanker activ- 2010 to 2013. Medium-sized ists out in British Columbia. spills have also plummeted Liberal MP Joyce Murray and over time. Of all the oil spilled NDP finance critic Nathan at sea from 1970 to 2009, Cullen are waving distress flags 56 per cent was spilled in over what they the 1970s, 20 portray as a nearper cent in disaster that the 1980s and reveals systemic 1990s, and only faults in Canada’s 3.7 per cent shipping-safety in the 2000s. regime. Canada has had S i m u s h i r, zero spills at sea which lost power since 2000. on October 17, At the same KENNETH drifted for three time, since days off the coast 1985, seaborne of B.C. while oil trade has Troy Media waiting for suffinearly doubled, cient tug power from around to reach the ship to bring it 5,000 billion ton-miles in to port. The ship reportedly 1985, to nearly 10,000 billion contained some 400 tons of ton-miles in 2012. bunker oil, and 50 tons of There’s no question that diesel fuel. we need to be cautious with Nobody takes the idea of Canada’s marine environoil contamination lightly, nor ment. And plans are already have they since the days of in place to increase marine the Exxon Valdez. But one safety in association with accident does not make a planned developments such as systemic failure. In fact, the the Northern Gateway piperecord of transporting oil by line. The Enbridge plan for water is an overwhelmingly the Northern Gateway project, positive one. As the non-profit calls for improving coastal International Tanker Owners radar and navigation aids; the Pollution Federation observes, use of only certified doubletanker accidents and spills hull tankers; guiding every have decreased significantly tanker to and from open water over time, even as shipments using two high-powered tugof oil have increased dramat- boats capable of fire-fighting ically. and spill containment; using The data are pretty clear: only Canadian pilots familiar There were an average of 24.5 with the local seas; pre-posi(large) spills per year in the tioning emergency response 1970s, down to 9.4 spills in equipment and personnel at the 1980s, about eight spills key points along the shipping in the 1990s, 3.5 spills in the routes, and more.

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The Simushir incident is being used to portray a marine-safety environment that is systemically dysfunctional. And there’s no doubt that it revealed some weaknesses in Canada’s spillresponse capability, weaknesses acknowledged by, and being addressed by BC’s environment minister. But data on decreasing accidents at increased shipment levels suggest that Simushir is not an icon of systemic failure. Despite intense weather conditions, the Canadian Coast Guard reached the Simushir in about 14 hours in international waters, was able to move the ship away from the Haida Gwaii marine reserve, and kept it away until a tug could bring it safely to harbor. There may have been some luck involved with regard to the location of that tug, and the Coast Guard’s difficulties in towing it may suggest a need for better towing capabilities, but when push comes to shove, the marinesafety regime did what it was supposed to do, and rescued a drifting ship. There’s no reason to assume that Canada cannot maintain its great safety record of the last decade as we move forward to export Canadian oil to foreign markets. Rather, the better assumption is that newer technologies and upgraded safety planning will only make things safer. Kenneth P. Green is Senior Director, Natural Resource Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute.

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BY TIMES STAFF The Major Midget Kootenay Ice will play their only two games on Cominco ice this weekend, as they host the Cariboo Cougars at the Trail Memorial Centre on Saturday and Sunday. The Ice play the majority of their home games in Nelson, yet, are comprised of players from the East and West Kootenays including homegrown products Blake Sidoni, Matthew Alderson, Evan Gorman, and goalie Jason Mailhiot of Trail, Montrose’s Christian Macasso, and Karsten Jang of Rossland, so it will be the only opportunity for local fans to watch the Ice play in Trail this season. The Ice are coming off a pair of losses to the 8-2-0 Okanagan Rockets on the weekend, going down 6-0 in the first match and suffereing an 8-2 loss in the second tilt. The Kootenay team will look to improve its 2-8-0 record in the B.C. Major Midget League standings, but will face a formidable opponent in the Cougars this weekend. The team currently sits in second place with a 9-2-1 record, a point behind the 10-0-0 Vancouver Northwest Giants. The high-scoring Cariboo team leads the league in goals, 57, and have three players in the top-10 scoring. Austin Gray is in third with 11 goals and 19 points, while Colton Thomas and Steven JIM BAILEY PHOTOS Jandric are tied for 10th with 15 points each. The Red Mountain Racers annual Ski Swap at Trail’s Willi Krause Field House Saturday attracted hundreds of young and experiThe Cougars are coming off a split with the enced skiers looking for great deals. Bottom left: As a member of the Red Mountain Ski Patrol, Rino DeBiasio was one of the South Island Royals last weekend taking the first match 7-2 and losing the Sunday game 7-3. original organizers of the event, almost 50 years ago, and continues to volunteer at the RMR swap. The Ice play at 4 p.m. Saturday and 9:45 a.m. BY JIM BAILEY to correspond with the ski people lined up to get in, and While the funds raised Sunday at the Cominco Arena. Times Sports Editor patrol down in Spokane, and when the gates were opened, were once integral to mainHundreds of local ski we happened to be down there it was phenomenal; they were taining the ski patrol at Red buffs descended on the Willi the weekend they had the ski literally sprinting to the ski and safety of its skiers, the Krause Field House Saturday swap,” said DeBiasio, a peren- racks,” said Andison. “So that sale of the hill to the ‘Skat’ to take advantage of the great nial ski-patrol member. “And was a very unique and new ownership group in 1989 deals at the Red Mountain I said, ‘Holy man, we should feature of the swap.” meant the ski patrol would Racers annual ski swap. do something up here.’ And Despite the buying frenzy, be funded by the hill and The RMR Ski Swap takes that’s how we started it.” the swap is a well-organized, no longer needed the swap BY TIMES STAFF dance. skiers’ used and outgrown With the assistance of seamless affair, with about resources, and so RMR took A special coaching Savageau and Ward gear, and turns it into per- the Spokane ski patrol, their 60 volunteers up bright and control of the fundraiser. series is coming to Trail will share their past fectly serviceable equipment counterparts at Red were able early to receive and help price Today, the proceeds from that offers local ath- experiences and disfor other enthusiasts, while to kick off a very successful the saleable items, set up the the swap go directly to RMR letes a chance to skate cuss the importance of helping the RMR get a posi- event that financed the vol- ski racks, then take to the coaching in order to keep the alongside Olympians coaching in all youth tive fiscal jump on another unteer ski patrol for over 20 floor to assist customers, or skiers’ fees reasonable, while from Canada’s National sport. racing season. years. help with checking in and providing one of Canada’s Women’s Hockey Team The former Team “We did very well, we The Red Mountain Ski checking out. Not to mention best downhill skiing training on Nov. 9. Canada coach will then raised approximately $11,000 Patrol members held the swap the parking lot assistants that facilities. The Teck Coaching lead the on-ice session for the club, which is fantas- at various venues including somehow managed to accomUltimately, after almost Series will welcome that will teach young tic,” said ski swap organizer the old Boy Scout Hall, the modate hundreds of vehicles. 50 years, the Red Mountain Olympic gold-medal players skills and stress and RMR president Christine Trail Armouries, and eventu“Being that the swap has Racers carry on the ski winning Head Coach the importance of Andison. “We are absolutely ally the Field House until been running for so many patrol’s legacy, and through Daniele Savageau and teamwork. The series delighted.” 1990 when they the passed years . . . we’re really fortun- the ski swap continue to help Olympic Team veteran invites hockey players According to long-time the torch to the RMR. ate that some of the previous young and experienced skiers player Catherine Ward aged 10-12 to register. Trail resident and ski-swap “We helped them out the organizers were really great hit the slopes, both competi- to Trail next Sunday Both sessions are catalyst Rino DeBiasio, the first few years, but after that it about writing down all the tively and recreationally. for a coaches break- free, but interested Red Mountain Ski Patrol just took hold,” said DeBiasio, key components to the swap,” “It was a great day,” added fast and seminar at the coaches and playstarted the swap back in the who continues to volunteer Andison explained. Andison. “A full day for sure, River Belle followed by ers must register by late 60s as a way to raise at the swap. “They’ve been “Every year we try to build but it’s a fun day.” an on-ice session at 11 Tuesday, and is based funds to buy first-aid supplies doing a heck of a job since.” on that, and we do review Red Mountain Racers start a.m. in the Cominco on a first come-first and other equipment for the At noon Saturday, the ski what was working well and their season on Nov. 15 at Arena. served basis. ski hill. swap opened with a bang, as what wasn’t, and try to the Legacy Training Centre The 9 a.m. breakTo register go to “It must have started in swap-goers raced to the doors improve it for the following at Red. 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Curling Club. Ernie Brown’s team stormed out to a 5-0 lead after two ends over the Tom Hall foursome. Brown’s front end kept the pressure on all game, while the Hall side chased every shot, until Brown emerged victorious 11-5. Primo Secco’s team started strong, stealing the first three ends over the Dan Horan rink. Each team could only manage a single point with hammer for the rest of the game, until Secco ran Horan out of rocks in the eighth for a 7-2 win. Jim Stewart’s team faced the Forest Drinnan foursome in a close game. Both teams built promising ends, but misses by the skips kept the score close, before Drinnan eked out the win. Pat Fennel faced Harvey Handley, and the Handley side never scored more than one in any end, but six singles beat the five that the Fennel side put up. Murray Walsh’s team built a five-point lead over team Serge Pasquali after seven ends. Pasquali made a valiant effort in the eighth end but came up short in an 8-6 final.

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Kootenay Conference Eddie Mountain Division G W L T OL Pt Fernie 14 11 2 0 1 23 Kimberley 15 11 3 0 1 23 Golden 18 9 7 0 2 20 Creston 14 5 6 1 2 13 Col. Valley 15 3 9 0 3 9 Neil Murdoch Division G W L T OL Pt Nelson 17 11 3 2 1 25 B.V. 17 8 4 1 4 21 Spokane 17 8 6 0 3 19 Castlegar 17 8 6 1 2 19 Gr.Forks 17 5 11 1 0 11 Okanagan/Shushwap Conference Doug Birks Division G W L T OL Pt Kamloops 17 11 3 2 1 25 Sicamous 18 10 8 0 0 20 100 Mile 15 7 7 0 1 15 Revelstoke 17 6 8 2 1 15 Chase 16 5 8 1 2 13 Okanagan Division G W L T OL Pt Osoyoos 16 13 3 0 0 26 Princeton 15 8 4 1 2 19 Sumerland 14 9 5 0 0 18 Kelowna 16 5 9 1 1 12 N. Okan 15 2 10 1 2 7 Friday Games Creston at Castlegar 7 p.m. Grand Forks at Kamloops 7 p.m. Columbia Valley at Spokane 7 p.m. Saturday Games Castlegar at Beaver Valley 7:30 p.m. Grand Forks at 100 Mile House 7 p.m. Columbia Valley at Nelson 7 p.m. Creston at Spokane 7 p.m. Trail Commercial Hockey League Standings GP W L T PT OK Tire 7 4 3 0 8 Gericks 7 3 2 2 8 Arlington 6 2 1 3 7 Re/Max 7 3 3 1 7 Allstar 6 2 4 0 4

SCORING LEADERS Player GM G A Pt Pat Iannone 6 8 12 20 J. Robinson 6 4 16 20 Craig Clare 7 9 8 17 T Abenante 7 6 10 16 Eric Hill 7 6 8 14 S Venturini 6 4 10 14 N Deschenes 7 7 4 11 Darryl Zol 6 5 6 11 Steve Walker 7 5 6 11 Shane Drake 6 4 7 11 G Proulx 7 9 1 10 Dyne Parker 7 4 6 10 Travis Drake 7 2 7 9 Peter Sheets 6 5 2 7 Kelly Sidoni 5 3 4 7 Jason Vecchio 7 3 4 7 Dave Como 6 4 2 6 Podovennikoff 6 4 2 6 Devyn Hill 7 2 4 6 Gabe Gaudet 7 1 5 6 Goaltending Stats W L T GA GAA R.Dickson 3 3 0 21 3.5 M.Kooznetsoff 1 2 1 15 3.75 C Deadmarsh 3 0 0 13 4.33 Eric Volpatti 2 1 3 31 5.17 Chris McIsaac 3 2 1 32 5.33

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can’t blame him, but now Nora won’t answer her phone, texts or anything. I don’t see her car at her house. I don’t know where they are, whether she’s taking Michael to school, whether she’s working, and I’m at my wits’ end. She is also ignoring my other sisters. I’m worried, confused and scared and don’t know what to do. Nora knows she can control us because we would do anything for Michael. I don’t want to sit back and wait for her to get over it. What can I do? -- Sick and Tired of the Drama Queen Dear Sick and Tired: Can you call Michael’s school and Nora’s place

expected to have both time and money to travel more. A number of years ago, my husband slowly became anxious about automobile travel. Each year his phobia has become harder for me to handle. He criticizes my driving and everyone else’s. It’s frustrating. Medications and therapy have failed to alleviate his anxieties. We have had discussions about this. He says I don’t understand and he cannot help how he feels. I feel I am missing out on life. If we cannot resolve this problem, we may be traveling apart forever. Any suggestions? -Traveling Man Dear Traveling: Would he take a bus? A train? A plane? Traveling by car is not the only way to get around. You also could turn up the radio and tune him out. But please ask him to talk to his doctor again. There may be other things going on.

Dear Annie: I could have written the letter from “Frustrated and Furious,” whose brother ignores her children’s events. I agree with your comment that he probably believes everything is fine, because like many men, he thinks his wife

is handling gifts and cards. It wasn’t until my stepmother died that my family members began receiving birthday cards. Dad believed that his wife of nearly 30 years had been taking care of it because she had done it for her

own family. -- Been There 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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of business and find out whether they have shown up? If not, you should call the police and report them missing. But if they are simply avoiding you, there isn’t much you can do. Nora may be a leech, but that doesn’t make her an unfit parent. It also means that if you want to see Michael, you will have to cater to Nora’s whims until Michael is old enough to see you on his own. As aggravating as that is, consider the stable example you are setting for the boy, and do it for his sake. Your father, however, has to stop punishing everyone else for his own choice to give Nora money. Please talk to him about this. He could benefit by venting to a professional. Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-50s and have an almost perfect relationship, with one exception. We used to travel on our vacations. Now that we are retired, I

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Dear Annie: My younger sister, “Nora,” is 43 and acts like an 18-year-old brat. She became pregnant nine years ago by a drug addict who is currently in jail for raping a 14-year-old girl. (He is out of the picture, thank goodness.) I love my nephew, “Michael.” My older sister and I keep him at our homes most weekends. The problem is, Nora uses our father like her personal banker. He pays for her rent, all bills and a lot of Michael’s necessities. My father can do what he wants with his money -- that’s not the issue. The issue is Nora’s attitude toward him. Lately, my father has been complaining that he feels used by Nora (and he is). But he takes it out on Michael by making comments like, “I’m done with both of you.” Michael is hurt. This week my father yelled again after a snub by Nora, and I

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a great day to schmooze with others, especially female friends. But don’t go overboard and do something you regret. (Don’t drink and drive.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) People notice you today even if only briefly. They see you as someone who is unusual but ready for fun and a good time -- and you probably are! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Travel plans might not go as expected today. If so, it could be because you are too ambitious or you’re trying to do too much. Slow down, and take it easy. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Keep your eyes and ears open, because something unexpected might occur with inheritances, shared property or your debt situ-

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ation. Make sure you know what’s happening to avoid unpleasant surprises. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Stay light on your feet, because plans with others might change today. However, you won’t mind, because it will enlarge your world in some way. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The introduction of new technology where you work might be exciting. But it also might overwhelm someone, perhaps even you. Go gently and slowly. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a playful day. Surprise invitations to social events will please you. Unexpected flirtations might spice up things. Parents should keep an eye on their kids. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a great day to entertain at home. Invite

the gang over for good food and drink. People will respond to spontaneous invitations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your enthusiasm will attract others to you today. That’s why this is a strong day for those of you who sell, market, write, teach or act. Your words are like gold! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Be careful of impulsive actions with your finances today. Because something looks good and promising, you might leap into it without checking things thoroughly. Not smart. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You feel alive today because the Moon is in your sign. Expect to meet new faces and see new places, because your daily routine is up for grabs.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You feel generous to others today, especially people from other cultures or different countries. This could lead to travel for pleasure in some way. (What goes around comes around.) YOU BORN TODAY You have a steely strength that helps you do what you want to do. You are observant and careful. You also have the mind of a detective. You

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will face a major decision this year. Save your money in the first half of this year and cut down on overhead expenses because this will help you later in the year. Your integrity and patience will be tested. Birthdate of: Piper Perabo, actress; Johannes Vermeer, artist; Dermot Mulroney, actor. (c) 2014 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge maintenance contractor in the Castlegar, Rossland, Trail & Fruitvale Areas, are looking for professional drivers for full time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualifications for these positions are: â€˘ BC driverâ€™s license (minimum Class 3/Air) â€˘ Proven on highway trucking experience â€˘ Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed. Both men and women are invited to apply for these rewarding positions. Please submit your application along with a photocopy of driverâ€™s license, a driverâ€™s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 6150 2nd Street Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 Or fax (250) 442-2677 or by email: hlawson@emconservices.ca

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Sales Representative Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is looking for a capable, personable and motivated sales representative to join our staff and demonstrate our exciting lineup of trucks and other vehicles to our customers. If you have a deep interest in vehicles and enjoy sharing your passion with others in a genuinely helpful manner, then maybe this position is for you. We provide the kind of training and support to help you succeed, and our compensation and benefits packages rank among the best anywhere. Sales experience is helpful but not necessary. Good communication and computer skills along with a willingness to learn and constantly improve are far better indicators of potential success. Please send your cover letter and resume to: Chad Bullock, Sales Manager 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: chad@kalawsky.com

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FULL TIME OPERATOR/LABOURER The City of Rossland has an opportunity for an individual who is hard working and willing to grow with the City and has the ability to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment. This position would be afternoon shift in the winter months performing snow removal and other related duties, day shift for the remaining year conducting general maintenance and infrastructure repairs. Overtime duty and call-out duty may be required. Successful applicants will have a minimum of Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent and possess a minimum Class 5 driver’s license with air endorsement (we would prefer class 3). An asset for this job would be experience in winter road maintenance, equipment operation, use of construction tools and general municipal infrastructure understanding. Preference will be given to applicants that possess one or more of the following: experience in instrumentation, mechanical, GIS, plumbing, welding or certification in water treatment, sewer collection and/or water distribution. This is a CUPE Local 2087 bargaining positions and offers a starting rate of pay between $ 26.76 (labourer) and $ 32.56 (journeyman) per hour depending on qualifications.

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An application for an expansion of the licensed area at the Beaver Valley Lanes located at 1968 Main Street in Fruitvale has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.

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Find it here. 1BDR COMFORTABLE SHOREACRES COTTAGE: Suitable for 1 person, ns/np, available immediately, $550/mo. +utilities. 2 BDR GROUND FLOOR, TRAIL: Updated, quiet, $650/mo. +utilities, Seniors Discount, close to downtown. BRAN2 BDR WALKOUT BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: 1 yr old, 5 appliances, galley maple kitchen, laminate throughout, $900/ mo. +utilities. Jan. 15 or Feb. 1, ns/np, references required. D NEW RIVERVIEW HOUSE: Granite, timber, cedar, WINTER SPECIAL $299,000. , 2 BDR HOUSE WITH GARAGE: 75x110’ lot, zoned commercial, 2 blocks from downtown Kaslo, $199,000. Call 250-353-2595. 906 CEDAR AVE, SALMO: 3bdr, 1.5 bathrooms, double wide modular, 60x120 lot, paved driveway, 2 car carport, f/s, w/d included, natural gas furnace, central air, storage shed, partially fenced yard, $140,000. FAMILY REUNIONS. 50 acre ranch in Southern Oregon. Sleeps 26, all in beds. Check VRBO.com Listing #. Fish/hike/raft/hunt. Near Crater Lake. GRANDVIEW HOUSING STRATA DUPLEX: 105-4200 Grandview Dr, Castlegar. To view contact Elmer Verigin

Real Estate SOUTH CASTLEGAR, $159,000: Cozy, renovated, 2bdr house, large lot, f/s, w/d, woodstove/electric, carport, deck, 24hrs to view. *MORTGAGES - GOOD OR BAD CREDIT: Purchases/Renances, 100% Financing, Debt consolidations, Construction, renos, Private Funds. Rates as low as 2.20% oac. Call Krista, 2652SQ.FT. EXECUTIVE HOME: Overlooking the Columbia River on a quiet street in Castlegar. Priced to sell at $349,000. BRAND NEW RIVERVIEW HOUSE: Granite, timber, cedar, WINTER SPECIAL $299,000. , ESTATE SALE: Cozy 4 bdr, 2 bath, Panabode home on approximately 1 acre in Kaslo, excellent condition, very clean and sound, 2 sunrooms, 2 pellet stoves, main oor laundry, paved driveway, walk out basement, $219,000. FSBO, 2BDR 1.5 BATH, ON HALF ACRE, WINLAW: Near all amenities, for more info

Rentals ROBSON (CASTLEGAR) RIVER FRONT: 1 bdr, semi-furnished private suite, $650/mo. utilities included. WEST TRAIL APARTMENTS: 1bdr & 2bdr, ns, shared laundry, newly renovated, rent negotiable. 1 BDR NEWLY RENOVATED: Riverfront, basement suite, downtown Castlegar, f/s, w/d, dw, ns/np, $700/mo. +utilities (or furnished & serviced, $1600/mo.), available Mar. 1. Stacey

1 BDR WITH DEN: Lots of light in quiet house, laundry/utilities included, South-end, Castlegar, $650/mo. 1BDR BASEMENT APARTMENT, CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, available Feb. 1, $550/ mo. utilities included. 1BDR COMFORTABLE SHOREACRES COTTAGE: Suitable for 1 person, ns/np, available immediately, $550/mo. +utilities. 2 BDR GROUND FLOOR, TRAIL: Updated, quiet, $650/mo. +utilities, Seniors Discount, close to downtown. 2 BDR WALKOUT BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: 1 yr old, 5 appliances, galley maple kitchen, laminate throughout, $900/ mo. +utilities. Jan. 15 or Feb. 1, ns/np, references required.

For Sale By Owner 2-3 BDR HOUSE,YMIR: F/s, w/d, dw, wood/electric heat, hi-speed/satTV, Feb.1, $800/mo.+utilities. 2BDR BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: W/d, np, references, $650/mo. +utilities. 2ND AVE, TRAIL: 1bdr suite, ns, quiet working adult, laundry, garage, utilities included, available now, $750/mo. 3 BDR HOUSE: On 2nd, Trail, close to Gyro, available Jan. 1st, ns, $800/mo.+negotiable. 3 BDR ROSSLAND HOME: All appliances, replace, enclosed garage, $950/mo. 3BDR MOBILE, KRESTOVA: On acreage, wood & electric, w/d, ns/np. 3BDR TOWNHOUSE, GLENMERRY: Clean, appliances, furnished, laminate oors, carport, rec room, municipal parking in rear, $1000/mo. +utilities. 6 MILE, NORTH SHORE, NELSON: 2 bdr, for mature adults, ns/np, $900/mo. +utilities, references. BACHELOR SUITE IN BALFOUR: All utilities included $600/mo. BEAUTIFUL 4BDR, THRUMS: Acreage, 2.5 baths, ns/np, references required, mature/ responsible, Jan. 1, $1500/mo. +utilities. CASTLEGAR 1 BDR +DEN BASEMENT SUITE: Walk-out, on bus route, ns/np, $675/ mo. inclusive. CASTLEGAR AREA 2 BDR MOBILE: Ns/np, $800/mo. +utilities. CUTE 3BDR FURNISHED TRAIL HOME: C/w dishes, cookware, bedding, BBQ, zero maintenance yard, ++); $1400/mo. includes 5 high end appliances, utilities, wireless internet, HDPVR, ns/np, references required, available immediately. FOR RENT ON THE EDGE OF KASLO: Small cozy log cabin. Quiet, peaceful, setting suitable for quiet, ns/np, suited for single, responsible person, $600/mo. +utilities. FURNISHED 2 BDR HOME, SOUTH CASTLEGAR: Now available, $850/mo. +utilities.

KASLO, BRIGHT 3BDR 1.5 BATH: F/s, w/d hookups, close to hospital/school, covered deck, internet/cable included, $850/mo. LARGE 1 BDR UPPER DUPLEX, HERITAGE APARTMENT, NELSON: Near downtown, ns, w/d, hardwood oors, clawfoot tub, covered deck, full sunlight, $900/mo.+utilities, available now, references required. LOVELY NELSON APARTMENTS AVAILABLE! Some rent controlled, including water & hydro, references required. NELSON, 3BDR, 2BATH HOME: Airy, close to all amenities, absolutely ns/np, reference required, $1250/mo. +utilities. ROBSON 3BDR HOUSE: Very clean, big yard, near school, church, bus stop, f/s, ns/np, references, $1150/mo. 250-365-2920(msg). ROSEMONT BACHELOR SUITE: Available Feb. 1, ns/np, $650/mo., includes utilities, cable & internet. SLOCAN MOTEL APARTMENTS, $500-$750, fully-furnished, large kitchen units, manager onsite. SMALL 2 BDR HOME, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, w/d, f/s, $825/mo. +utilities, SOUTH CASTLEGAR: Furnished 1bdr +ofce home, available immediately, $800/ mo. +utilities. THRUMS: 3 bdr apartment, $850/mo. +utilities.

Homes For Rent UPPER KASLO, COZY 1 BDR CABIN: Furnished, beautiful view, ns/np, responsible single adult, reference. S. CASTLEGAR 2BDR BASEMENT SUITE: Newly renovated, ns, pets on approval, laundry, references, $725/mo. utilities +internet included. 1BDR BASEMENT SUITE, OOTISCHENIA: Quiet single, No pets or smoking, w/d, $600/ mo. including utilities, D.D.-$300. 1 BDR APT: Balfour, fully-furnished/equipped, lake & mtn view, sun deck, ns/np, $695/ mo. inclusive. 1 BDR SUITE, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, references required, $625/mo. utilities included. 1BDR APARTMENT, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Heat/hydro included, ns, references, $675/mo. 1BDR BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: Private entrance, backyard, available Feb. 1, shared laundry, ns/np, references. 2 BDR BASEMENT SUITE: Very large & clean, gorgeous lake view, 15 mins from Castlegar, ns/np, $750/mo. includes electric. Travis, 2 BDR MOBILE HOME, 6-MILE, NELSON: Available immediately, ns/np, references, $950/ mo., includes utilities. 2-3 BDR DUPLEX, SALMO: Available immediately, np, f/s, w/d hookups, $700/ mo. +utilities.

250.231.9484 Nathan

Nathan

Marie-Claude

279,900 Rossland

Marie-Claude

59,900

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2BDR APARTMENT, CASTLEGAR: Bright, spacious, f/s, laundry, close to amenities, ns np, $725/mo. +utilities. 2BDR HOUSE ON 5 ACRES: 5 minutes south of Kaslo. Looking for responsible, clea tenant(s), $650/mo. +utilities. 250-354-1698 3 BDR HOUSE, NELSON: Newly refurbishe perfect for family, close to schools, $1500/ mo. Contact Colleen or Nick, 250-229-2333 or 250-229-4771. 3 BDR MAIN FLOOR HOUSE, CASTLEGAR Nice, updated, 5 appliances, double garage $950/mo. +utilities. 250-365-5896. 3BDR HOUSE, NEWLY RENOVATED: With large yard, Slocan City, available Jan. 1, $90 mo. +utilities. 250-365-7574. 3BDR MOBILE: In Sunny Bridgeview Cresc Ootischenia, close to all amenities/college, $750/mo. +utilities. 250-365-3733. 3BDR, 2BATH, ROSSLAND: Spacious Heritage home, hardwood oors, large priva yard, available Feb. 1. 250-368-1066. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Newly renovate fully furnished 1 bdr, 1 bath basement suite, centrally located in Castlegar, close to store shops and bus routes, 1 car parking availab cable and internet included, ns/np, $750/mo including utilities. 250-365-6772. BALFOUR WATERFRONT: 1 bdr apartment all utilities included, laundry, Jan. 1, semi-furnished $625/mo. 604-315-5632/604 926-7362 ffarshi@hotmail.com BRIGHT, SUNNY, QUIET BACHELOR SUITE: In family home, private entrance, newly renovated, ns/np, $595 utilities includ 250-365-1465. CASTLEGAR 1BDR PLUS DEN: Available immediately, on bus route, w/d, garage, separate entrance, ns/np, $700/mo., utilities included. 250-229-5703. COZY TRAILER: In quiet nature setting, 15 minutes west of Nelson, in friendly commun $390/mo. includes heat & electric. Sorry, no dogs. 250-359-8280. DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Renovated 3b apartment, laundry, ns/np, quiet couple/fami available immediately, $1150/mo., utilities included. Rent negotiable. 250-365-4914 (leave msg). FRUITVALE, 2BDR: Remodeled, w/d, $595/ mo. 250-367-9676. GLADE 2BDR HOUSE PLUS WORKSHOP Newly renovated, on riverfront acreage, $1150/mo. +utilities. 778-962-0044, rosa101@gmx.de LARGE 1 BDR SUITE: 5 minutes from Nels $1000/mo. utilities included (+extras). 250-8 4767. Available Feb.1. LARGE 4BDR HOUSE ON ACREAGE, SLOCAN VALLEY: Bright, hardwood oors, woodstove, large kitchen, garden, private/qu $990/mo. 250-355-0035. LOWER KASLO: Nice, clean 1bdr suite in heritage four-plex, close to beach, 2 decks,

159,000

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10 Acres

299,900 Fruitvale

250.512.1153 Rob

399,000

250.231.4420

Double Lot

5 Bedroom

Submit your resume to: City of Rossland, Box 1179, 1899 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0, Attention: Leigh Adamson Email: leigh@rossland.ca Closing date for applications is November 7, 2014 at 1:00 PM. The City of Rossland thanks all applicants for their interest and will only reply to those selected for an interview.

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Montrose Rob

158,900 Fruitvale

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324,900

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Houses For Sale

Garage Sales ROSSLAND, 695 Highway 22. Moving-Estate Sale. Fri., Sat.&Sun. Oct.31, Nov.1&2. 8:00am-4:00pm. Furniture, tools, antiques, kitchen & household items. No reasonable offer refused!

4750 Highway 3, Salmo $

225,500

1 1/2 storey, 3 bedroom chalet on .83 acre private treed setting.

1585 Green Rd, Fruitvale $

326,500

Country Living close to all amenities. 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths, located on 1 acre.

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, Oct. 29

3 - 5pm

1201 Columbia Ave, Trail

169,500

2363 Caughlin Rd, Fruitvale

481,234

Attention Horse Lovers! This 4 bdrm home is all set up for horses! 9.13 acres, 30’x 52’shop with hay storage/barn,

“It’s YOUR move. You want it handled with care”

Dawn Rosin realtor® 250.231.1765

dawnrosin@shaw.ca www.westkootenayhomes.com

Misc. for Sale Tire Storage

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

1/2 MONTH FREE RENT

TRAIL, 1&2BDRM. Clean. $500./mo. 250-368-9558

TRAIL, 2BD., N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250367-7558

Heated, secure & insured Pick up & delivery service available 250-365-7416

WANETA MANOR

Misc. Wanted

250-368-8423

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

Suites Avail Now

Please call

TRAIL, 2BDRM. Glenmerry. Newly reno’d, perfect for senior, no stairs. N/P. Utilities included. 250-368-1312. TRAIL, 2BD. updated character apt., clean & cozy, close to Downtown. Adult bldg. Nonsmoking. $625./mo. includes heat. 250-226-6886 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888

Misc. for Sale

Totally reno’d, 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, no strata fee

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 E.TRAIL, 1bdrm. $575./mo. Heat, hot water, cable included. 250-362-3316 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. FRUITVALE, 1BD. Very clean. Heat, power, cable & laundry. Avail. immed. N/S. 250-367-9199, 250-921-8985. Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $750./mo. 250-368-5908

HALLOWEEN Wigs, Makeup, Capes, Webs, Hats, Spiders +More. GADGETS & MORE. Downtown Trail. 250-364-0404

$170,000 250-368-1610

PARKSIDE APARTMENTS. Large 1bdrm., insuite laundry, AC, secure quiet building. Call Richard 250-368-7897

E. TRAIL 2/3 bed, $850 + utilities. Near Safeway & Aquatic center. N/S, n/p. 250231-3343 E.TRAIL, 2bd. near Safeway, fenced yard. 250-362-3316 Shavers Bench! 4 Bedroom, full basement, F/S, N/S, N/P. $900/month. 250-364-1551 TRAIL, 2BD. cozy, character house in Lower Warfield. Ref. $700./mo. 208-267-7580

Houses For Sale

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

Real Estate Townhouses New Listing

Glenmerry Townhouse

Duplex / 4 Plex 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

TRAIL, 4 b/r home, 1 reno’d bathrm, central A/C, f/s/w/d, ns,np, full bsmt, rv carport, nr Aquatic Ctr, 1534 4th Ave. $1200. + util. 250-364-3978

RV Pads Cascade Cove RV Park @Christina Lake will have some fully serviced sites available for permanent yearly rental. For info please ph.250447-9510 or 250-666-0186.

Homes for Rent

Houses For Sale

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

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November 1 • 1 - 3pm 3388 Laurel Cres., Glenmerry $179,000

Wed, Oct 29 & Thurs, Oct 30 3:30-5pm 265 9th Ave, Montrose $175,000 E US E HO PRIC G I L B AL SM

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Warfield $226,900

MLS#2399621

Shavers Bench $174,900

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Fruitvale $299,000 W NE

MLS#2400193

Fruitvale $415,000

Great land packages and lots in all areas! Waneta........... $103,000 MLS#2399902

Trail $142,500

Fruitvale

creekside • 82acres ................................ $89,500

Montrose ......... $73,500

Fruitvale $50,000 each E OM DH O GO

MLS#2401481

East Trail $169,500

Glenmerry $225,000

MLS#2394130

Waneta $339,500 T LO RE AC 2 / 1

MLS#2400415

Fruitvale $365,000

MLS#2394155

Emerald Ridge $100,000 T EA G GRRKIN PA

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MLS#2397444

Glenmerry $184,900

MLS#2398657

Fruitvale $256,000

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Waneta $239,000

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Fruitvale $209,000

Waneta Village $288,000

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Trail $150,000

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MLS#2398796

Trail $159,900

Fruitvale $199,000

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Trail $129,900

MLS#2400616

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Trail $49,000

MLS#2399453

MLS#2400708

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Waneta $369,900

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

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

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More fun to have with slam bidding

s a bridge teacher, the last thing I want to hear is “We had all the tricks, but were only in game.” I think a simple bidding system is all one needs except for Help

Contract Bridge Oct. 23 1. Hubert Hunchak and Bill Gorkoff 2. Jean Paolone and Jean Fischer 3. Bert Pengelly and Lloyd Girardo 4. Roxy Piette and Sara Oakley 5. Wayne Weaver and Ian Glover Oct. 22 1. Peter and Maggie Lui 2. Wendy Valade and Judie Jarrett 3/4. Warren Watson and Bert Pengelly/ Ross Bates and Dot Dore

Suit Game tries and slam biddinggadgets. Here is a slick slam gadget. The bidding: North opens One Spade and South bids Two Hearts, showing five or warren more Hearts and 10 or more points. North cuebids Play Bridge Clubs showing either a second suit or Heart support. South bids Three Hearts and North asks for keycards setting Hearts as the trump suit. South has two keycards (one Ace and the King of trump) without the Queen so North jumps to Six Diamonds which shows

watson

The Local Experts™

that the partnership has all the keycards including the Queen of Hearts and asks partner if he has third round control in Diamonds. Six Hearts says no, Six No Trump says “Yes, and it is the Queen” and Seven Hearts says “Yes, and it is a doubleton.” As a result, North bids Seven Hearts. The Lead: The King of Clubs is the natural lead being top of a solid suit. The play: Declarer ruffs the second round of Clubs, draws one round of trump and claims. He gets three Spades, five Hearts and one Club ruff, three Diamonds and one Club Ace for 13 tricks. Result: Seven Hearts makes for +2210.

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

ICE NEW PR

Mark Wilson

ICE NEW PR

250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

Terry Alton 425 8th Avenue, Montrose

1762 First Street, Fruitvale

2017 Valleyview Drive, Trail

Beautiful views, well landscaped yard and 5 bdrm on a quiet cul-d-sac. Attention all Buyers - Take advantage of the Sellers VTB program. Call your REALTOR® for details..

This house has is all... great location with a fabulous view of the river. 4 beds/2 baths and plenty of room for the whole family. Have your REALTOR(R) call today for an appointment to view.

Extremely quiet location with privacy. Beautifully upgraded including, kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, 2 full baths, 3 bdrms and than 800 sq ft of decks! Double carport and heated work shop!

Call Jodi (250) 231-2331

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

$199,900

$149,000

$329,000

#203 880 Wordsworth Avenue, Warfield

$88,900

2 bedroom low maintenance condo beautifully updated and ready to move in. Lovely laminate floors, renovated bathroom, new modern kitchen. Exercise facility, and newer laundry on main floor of complex. Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

250-231-1101 2099 - 3rd Avenue, Rossland

$215,000

Looking for space to grow or start your business? This Rossland package could be it! Over 2,600 sq. ft. on a 101 x 190 paved lot. Call me for your personal viewing.

terryalton@shaw.ca

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Call Richard (250) 368-7897

Jodi Beamish 250-231-2331

jodi.beamish@century21.ca

Mary Martin

250-231-0264

2207 Columbia Ave, Rossland

103 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac

1880A Kootenay Avenue, Rossland

This 4 bdrm home has gleaming wood floors, master suite featuring spacious bdrm, huge walk-in closet and full deluxe ensuite. Keep cool in summer with a/c (heat pump). Main floor laundry and underground sprinkling. Do not miss viewing this very special home.

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.

This is a unique fully furnished turn-ofthe-century home, featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home has been renovated and restored with style and taste adding to its original character.

Great opportunity to start a new business or move an existing one! Fantastic central location, lots of windows, hardwood floors and tons of character. Fully finished 1 bdrm, basement suite with lots of light and a little covered sundeck. Call your realtor for details!

Updated and very clean space in downtown core. Security system, air conditioned, and great access to bring in large items. In an area of long standing businesses with good foot traffic.

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Call Christine (250) 512-7653

Call Art (250) 368-8818

109 Viola Crescent, Trail

$269,900

$329,000

$362,500

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 1

$289,000

NEW

11am-1pm

mary.martin@century21.ca 1463 Bay Ave, Downtown Trail

For Lease

LISTING

1912 Hummingbird Drive, Fruitvale

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

$169,000

Looking for one-level living? 3 bed home with large kitchen and original hardwood floors. Single car garage & room to park an RV, a covered patio for summer barbeques and a tiered back yard with mature landscaping. Call Terry 250-231-1101

1850 Daniel Street, Trail

$165,000

3 bdrm 2 bath extremely affordable home on double lot. Off street, covered parking, new appliance package, nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

bill.craig@century21.ca

Deanne Lockhart

55 Hazelwood Drive, Trail

$189,000

250-231-0153

Neat as a pin! Bright and super clean 3 bdrm home with refinished hardwood floors, most windows replaced, metal roof and freshly painted! Nothing to do but move right in!

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

Art Forrest

Call Terry 250-231-1101

817 Whitetail Drive, Rossland

IVELY EXTENS D ATE RENOV

31 Hillside Drive, Trail

250-368-7897

250-231-2710

$359,000

Builtin 2008-this 4 bdrm/3 bath home still feels brand new. Vaulted ceilings and lots of sunlight throughoutopen floor plan with lovely hardwood floors. Double garage and fenced yard. Move in and enjoy.

Richard Daoust

$1,100,000

For additional information and photos on all of our listings, please visit

www.kootenayhomes.com

Custom-built, high-end timber frame home at Redstone. Features high ceilings, timber frame accents, huge windows, and amazing views. The kitchen is gorgeous, the decks are amazing and the bathrooms are deluxe! This home has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing.

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

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