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April 9, 1917 is the day that Canada became a nation, says Vern Schneider, a Legion member and veteran of Lord Strathcona's Horse Armed Regiment. On that date, tens of thousands of Canadians emerged from the trenches and stormed the well-fortified German positions on Vimy Ridge near Arras in France. Previous French and British attempts to re-take the ridge resulted in failure and horrific loss. The Canadians were given the task in 1917, and fought for the first time as a unified Canadian force under a Canadian general – and they succeeded. The Vimy Foundation is working to make the 100th anniversary an international commemoration with events across Canada and in the north of France. Schneider (right), Rob Reilly, vice president of Trail Legion Branch 11 and Neil Jarvie (left), a veteran of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (primary reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces) gathered in the Trail Cenotaph while the Canadian flag hung at half mast Thursday to observe the important day in our country's history.

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What she ended up seeing on her return to the area was garbage – and a lot of it. “I've been taking my horse out and riding quite a bit,” said Campbell, 25. “Going through at a slower pace and being up a little higher, I started to notice everything from bottles and cans, to things like hot dog packages, cigarette butts and so much other trash.

“Then I realized that it wasn't just along the main trails, it is in every nook and cranny.” Campbell turned her dismay into action with an April 11 and April 12 weekend event she's dubbed “Early Earth day in the Pondy – Volunteer Clean Up & BBQ.” “I started to carry bags and pick up on my own,” she explained. See CLEANUP, Page 3

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The Junior Dragons Den competition set for May 1 at the Charles Bailey Theatre will be breathing some fire into entrepreneurial ideas put together by students, and the audience get to help pick the best. John Reed from Greater Trail Community Futures says the audience has a big voice when it comes to voting for their favourites in the junior and senior categories. “The audience vote counts for 20 per cent of the final vote,” he said. “It is pretty substantial. They vote with an electronic clicker, so it's high tech stuff.” While the audience has the usual amount of family and friends seated to watch the show, Reed says there is extra incentive for members of the community to see what students from the Kootenays have been dreaming up. “It is tons of fun,” he said. “These students get a chance to win a significant amount of money and the audience learns some new things. It is also interesting to see the students outside of a school setting and in a professional presentation setting.” All audience members will also be entered into a draw to win two round trip tickets to either Vancouver or Kelowna on Pacific Coastal Airlines, one of the sponsors of the event. Spectators will also get to see their vote count soon after they cast it. The winners of the entrepreneurial competition will be announced the same night as the presentations after a short break. “It is very engaging and invariably, people will come to watch their favourites,” said Reed. “We will announce the winner that night after a short recess where the judges convene and tabulate the audience votes. Then we get to hand out the big checks to the winners. They are about three-anda-half feet by eight feet. A little too big to deposit at the bank.” This year's competition hasn't happened yet, but plans for next year's competition are already in the works and reps from both Cranbrook and Revelstoke Community Futures offices will be in the audience to get a glimpse of what kind of show could be coming to their areas next spring. “We are working on moving the competition throughout the Columbia Basin for next year,” said Reed. “We have representatives in Cranbrook and in Revelstoke that are going to be in the audience participating (this year).”

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The Trail and District Chamber of Commerce has elected four new members to the board. New members Glen Haley from DandiLion Wellness Centre, Ben De Jager from the Columbia Gardens Vineyard and Winery and Rob and Gina Ironmonger from Keystone Appraisals were nominated, elected and sworn in at Tuesday night's annual general meeting (AGM). Newly named president of the chamber board, Naomi McKimmie with the United Way Trail office, says she is happy to see some new faces at the table. “I welcome them to the board,” she said. “I told them this at our meeting, but I look forward to working with them.” Lisa Pasin, the City of Trail representative with the chamber, says she is looking forward to the next year of intense community involvement. “It seems like it is a really enthusiastic group,” she said. “They really want to make a difference. It is a volunteer position and a lot of time and effort comes with volunteering for this board.” The AGM itself, according to Pasin, went smoothly and she is happy to see that so many people came and pledged to volunteer their time. “Attendance was great. I would estimate that there were around 40 people there,” she said, adding that finding volunteers to give so many hours of their time can be difficult. “I find that (recruiting volunteers) isn't just (difficult) with the chamber. It is hard with any organization that is volunteer-based. “It gets harder as life gets busier, but we have found the volunteer base that will do the work that needs to get done and assist the community. I expect the next year to go very well.”

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Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., Campbell said volunteers will be welcomed throughout the day and for any length of time. Garbage bags and gloves will be available in three marked locations: near the cattle guard at Buckley campground; Shotgun (Lookout) Point; and the Salmo River bridge. “We’ve made up early Earth Day signs to mark where the box of gloves and bags will be,” she said. “People can come out for whatever time schedule works for them and spend minutes or hours.” She says volunteers can follow the roadway to more open areas, but requests they get out of their vehicles, walk into the bush and start picking up from there. Campbell is using her truck and horse trailer, if needed, to

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A clean up in the Pend D'Oreille area is planned for Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 11 a.m. Gloves and bags will be on hand in boxes (above) at three marked points throughout both days. The event was organized by Rossland's Dusty-Ann Campbell, with proceeds from recyclables paying for tipping fees and to local charities. For information, visit Facebook and click on “Early Earth Day in the Pondy.”

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Fuel oil spill from freighter triggers cleanup By Jeff Nagel BC Local News

An apparent spill of bunker fuel oil believed to have leaked from a grain freighter in English Bay has triggered a cleanup operation, as well as questions about the effectiveness of the emergency response. Port Metro Vancouver spokesman John Parker-Jervis said the port received reports around 5 p.m. Wednesday of oil in the water and dispatched a boat that confirmed it. But there was no immediate move to have the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. (WCMRA) deploy booms to contain the spilled fuel. That didn’t happen until sometime later Wednesday evening, according to ParkerJervis. “It initially was deemed unrecoverable because it was

quite a light sheen,” Parker-Jervis said. “But as the evening progressed they found heavier concentrations where it began to be deemed as something that could be recovered so booms were put in place and skimmer vessels of Western Canada Marine Response Corp. began their operations.” He said Coast Guard responders were on scene with the port from the outset and made the call to bring in WCMRA. Five WCMRA skimmer boats are on the bay Thursday morning working to recover the oil. The suspected but unconfirmed source of the oil is the grain freighter Marathassa. Parker-Jervis said there’s a large concentration of oil around the vessel that has been boomed off. More oil is outside the booms – aerial photos and video

posted on social media show slicks in the water extending to shore. There’s no indication yet of the size of the spill nor is it clear what harm might be done to sea life. The City of Vancouver issued warnings early Thursday that the spilled fuel oil is toxic and people on the water or beaches should avoid it. Unlike oil tankers that carry crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline in Burnaby for export, every freighter in the harbour carries bunker oil as fuel. Opponents of Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion plan, which would nearly triple Trans Mountain capacity and send out hundreds of extra oil tankers a year carrying oil sands bitumen, called the English Bay incident a reminder of a potential future nightmare scenario.

“It may actually be lucky that this is only bunker fuel and not bitumen,” anti-tanker activist Ben West said. “If this were a spill of tar sands oil and this much time had passed without it being contained it likely would be game over for any kind of clean up.” Fred Moxley, former commander of the closed Kitsilano Coast Guard station, told CKNW the initial response would have been faster and more effective had the federal government not shut the base down. The two worst spills to foul southern B.C. shorelines did not come from oil tankers or an anchored freighter, but smaller vessels that ran into trouble at sea. The fuel barge Nestucca was punctured by the tug towing it in 1988 and spilled 5,500 barrels of bunker fuel oil off Washington’s west coast. Tens of thousands of oiled sea birds died from northern Oregon to Vancouver

Island. And In 1991, the fish processor Tenyo Maru sank in Juan de Fuca Strait with 14,000 barrels of various oils aboard after it collided with a bulk carrier. Oil fouled shores from western Vancouver Island to Oregon. “Neither of those were under B.C. rules,” said energy consultant John Hunter. “Those were U.S. vessels that weren’t under our control or regulations.” He said the bunker C oil that is typically carried as fuel by everything from freighter s to cruise ships is thick, viscous and hard to clean up. “It’s the bottom of the barrel when you refine crude,” Hunter said. “It’s full of metals, it’s full of sulphur – it’s awful stuff.” He said it’s too early to say how the oil escaped. “It may have been fuel or it may have just been dirty bilges that had fuel in it.”

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A derailment of two grain cars on a train full of tanker cars carrying dangerous goods in downtown Revelstoke last week has sparked worries of what could have been. “Obviously there is a concern,” said Mayor Mark McKee. “It was just lentils but take lentils out of the picture and put in propane and it becomes a different story.” The CP Rail train derailed across the street from the Visitor Information Centre on Thursday, Apr. 2, at about 2 p.m. George Hopkins witnessed the train derailment. A retired railroader, he and his son were watching the train slowly pass by when they heard a bang and it jumped the track. They both rushed to contact CP Rail. Lorraine Beruschi and Marie-Eve Bruchig, who work in the visitor centre, said they didn’t hear anything, but right away people came rushing in to say what happened. The derailed cars were carrying a grain of some sort. They were preceded and followed by a long line of black containers cars that generally carry oil, gases or dangerous goods. One car was lying on its side; one set of wheels was completely detached from the car and remained on the tracks with its load of grains spilled. It had rammed into the car in front of it before flipping onto its side. The car behind it was only partially jerked from the tracks. Numerous CP Rail personnel were on scene. Revelstoke RCMP and Fire & Rescue Services also attended the incident. Transportation Safety Board spokesperson Chris Krepski said they were not deploying to the scene but would be monitoring the situation. When asked why the TSB was not investigating a derailment within city limits, Krepski said the TSB would re-consider if there were any new developments. Many people gathered on Victoria Road to watch the scene unfold. A few retired railroaders remarked it had been many years since a train derailed right downtown. Many people speculated what could have happened if one of the tanker cars came off the tracks. It was the second derailment within city limits in the past year. A train derailed in the Big Eddy last September. While local emergency personnel weren’t notified of the last derailment, this time it couldn’t be hidden. CP Rail crews could be seen replacing the section of tracks following the derailment. Salem Woodrow, a spokesperson for CP Rail said this was standard procedure following an incident. “Typically when there is an incident like this, there could be some track damage,” she said. “If there is track damage, we will replace a section of the rail and make those repairs before we open it to traffic.” The cause of the derailment was still under investigation as of press time.

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Calgary mayor blasts premier over election THE CANADIAN PRESS Calgary’s mayor is criticizing Alberta Premier Jim Prentice for spending millions to hold an early provincial election after refusing to restore funding for more child death investigations. “I don’t think I would’ve called an election now,” Naheed Nenshi said Wednesday. “I think that if we’re in a world where it’s difficult to find $200,000 to investigate the deaths of children in care to then find $30 million to run an election, it’s a tough argument for me to make if I were in that shoe.” Prentice announced the May 5 vote on Tuesday - a year before required under provincial law - saying his plan to wean the province from its dependence on oil revenues demands an endorsement from the people. Last month’s budget contained a host of tax hikes and austerity measures as the province wrestles with billions of dollars in lost revenue due to the steep plunge in oil prices over the last six months. In February, Progressive Conservatives on the all-party legislative offices committee blocked the restoration of $275,000 in funding for the child and youth advocate for more investigations into the deaths of children in government care. Nenshi noted that the 70 of 87 legislature seats the Tories held at dissolution was a “pretty good mandate.” He said he’s concerned the election could see historically low voter turnout and called on Calgarians to get engaged over the next four weeks. “What I’m hearing from Calgarians over and over again is they’re not happy about his election, they’re not happy about spending up to $30 million on the election,” he said. “But they are not convinced that there are really good options and choices for them.”

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Minister takes trip down lousy highways THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA Saskatchewan Highways Minister Nancy Heppner has taken a drive down a couple of rural highways and agrees with residents that they’re pretty bad. Heppner says her road trip down Highways 322 and 220 was inspired by complaints and photos that had been shared on social media. She says she’ll be making repairs to the roads a government priority, and says crews will be relocated from other projects in central Saskatchewan to at least level the highways. However, she cautions that permanent repairs will have to wait until the roads dry out completely. People who live in the area have called the repair jobs done every year a “BandAid fix,” saying the roads really need to be rebuilt entirely. Heppner says the conditions are caused by a combination of factors - heavy truck traffic combined with wet conditions.

Both highways are also part of the 5,000 kilometres of thin membrane system or TMS roads in the province. The minister says it would cost $4.5 billion to replace them all and that is not feasible this budget. “We can look at these things into the long term but for this year our concern is to make sure that it’s drivable and like I

said, have the maintenance done once the roads dry out.” People who live in the area say the pavement has crumbled to the point where it’s impassable. The highways have been closed to all but local traffic. “I pretty much have to drive in the ditch. I have to go completely around the broken pavement,” says Marina Ahrendt.

Mixed messages over PM’s makeup bill THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The prime minister might have had his makeup done alongside Sen. Mike Duffy in 2010 on one of their many appearances together, but a government source says the taxpayer didn’t pick up the tab for that type of service. Still, one month earlier, taxpayers did foot the bill for Stephen Harper’s makeup artist to travel overseas for the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. The fact that Harper and Duffy employed the services of the same makeup artist surfaced in court earlier this week. Duffy, a former Conservative, is facing 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Some of those charges involve allegedly illegal Senate contracts, including one given to local makeup artist Jacqueline Lambert. Defence lawyer Donald Bayne said Tuesday that Duffy had his makeup done for a G8/G20 national youth caucus event in 2010, and that Harper received the same service that day. “The $300 (contract) paid not only Sen. Duffy’s perfectly standard makeup for television - it’s always done - but Ms. Lambert made up the prime minister of Canada,” Bayne said in court. “There’s no way the G8 conference was not validly related to Sen. Duffy’s public business.” That event, which took place on Parliament Hill, featured Harper and Duffy in conversation on the same stage, surrounded by students whose questions had been vetted in advance. A photo from the event showing the pair having a discussion on stage, was entered into evidence Thursday at Duffy’s trial. As the trial progresses, the defence is expected to emphasize that Duffy was called upon frequently by the Prime Minister’s Office to participate in events. A government source, not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and so speaking on condition of anonymity, refused to comment on a matter before the court, but did say that “these services are not paid for by taxpayers.” In fact, the taxpayer has picked up bills in the past for another Harper stylist, and around the

same time period. Michelle Muntean travelled around the world with Harper, applying makeup, styling hair, selecting clothing and trimming nails. In 2007, Harper’s office told The Canadian Press Muntean’s expenses were covered by the Conservative party. But the Public Accounts of Canada, the government’s annual spending report, tell a different story: the Department of Foreign Affairs paid her travel expenses, including flights, meals and accommodation. The records for 2009-2010, for example, show she travelled with Harper on 13 different trips. In May 2010, the records show that she accompanied Harper to the Netherlands. The NDP once tabled an official question in the House of Commons on who paid Muntean’s salary, and was told that no such contract existed. Harper’s team said the party paid for her salary. Duffy’s payment of Lambert occurred through an unusual $65,000 master contract that he had arranged with Gerald Donohue, a former broadcasting friend. Through that umbrella fund, Donohue’s company paid out other service providers, including Lambert. The Crown has alleged Duffy set up that system so that Senate finance officials could not see how he was spending taxpayer money. But Bayne has argued that Duffy is guilty of nothing more than administrative process irregularities.

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have always followed current events and exercised my right to vote but I never aspired to be a politician. Last fall I decided that elected office may be a new way to pitch in and give back to the community and region I love - so I ran and was fortunate to be supported and elected as a Fruitvale Councillor. It has been a whirlwind five months since the election learning regular council business, taking on the portfolios of; Personnel, Finance, membership in the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society (LCCDTS), also the Tourism subcommittee of the LCCDTS, and the RDKB managed Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program. Intersperse these regular duties with two days of Strategic Planning for Fruitvale, attendance at the Local Government Leadership Academy in Kimberley in January, Economic Development 101 in Rossland in March, and upcoming in

April, the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government meetings in Nakusp and it all adds up to a busy schedule and a challenging learning curve. In the fall municipal elections, a common refrain we heard from nearly every candidate throughout our communities was the need for collaboration with neighbours. I think we politicians could learn a lot about collaboration from the mostly local people that spoke at the Economic Development 101 day in Rossland. Every speaker, no matter which organization they represented, was passionate and engaged in what they are doing to build the economy in our region. They also demonstrated by their various successes what can be accomplished by working together for the region rather than working in isolation and/or against each other. I am hopeful that in this term all of our communities in Lower Columbia can reach out beyond their boundaries and work

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Community Comment together for the benefit of the whole region, rather than working in isolation and not worrying if something we do is not positive for neighbouring communities. In my opinion there are some uncomfortable questions we need to ask ourselves; • Are we getting the best health care for our region by fighting with our neighbours over the location of the regional hospital? • Are we getting the best and most reliable air transportation for our region by splitting our resources between two airports? • Are we getting the best education for our children when 19 years after

the amalgamation of the Castlegar and Trail School Districts some of the trustee leaders are still fighting parochial battles? It appears to me that with some of these big picture items there has been little or no dialogue between communities. I don’t know the answers but I do believe as political leaders in our region we need to open our minds and think outside the box in order to do the best we can for our region. • Wouldn’t it be great if no one had to go to Kelowna or Vancouver for medical services? • Wouldn’t it be great if we had one airport that we could rely on to get us in and out of town? • Wouldn’t it be great if we had the strongest K - post secondary education in the province? These issues and others won’t be resolved overnight and some issues may never be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. Collaboration doesn’t happen with only one party interested; I think

we all need to listen to our neighbours, be open to their viewpoints, and work things out with honesty and integrity. Rebuilding trust with each other will take time and small steps. It will go a long way to restoring trust between communities if when making decisions Councils ask themselves, “How will this impact our neighbours? Should we consult with them? How can this be turned into a win-win?” Showing this kind of care for our neighbours will strengthen our region to the benefit of everyone. Steve Morissette is a councillor for the Village of Fruitvale Community Comment is an opportunity for elected officials from our local municipalities to update citizens in the region on the events, plans and progress in their respective communities. Every Friday, the Trail Times will present, on a rotating basis, a submission from councils, school trustees or regional district directors.

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Whether the suspended senator purportedly representing P.E.I. is found guilty or absolved in the process, regardless, somebody’s going to come out looking bad. So the entertainment factor will be there. And so will the prospect of turning up some of the rot in Ottawa. Many have speculated what effect this spectacle could have on the Conservatives’ chances of re-election in the fall. Never underestimate a fiasco. Recall the federal Liberals’ fate after the sponsorship scandal and resulting Gomery inquiry. They lost favour – and that at a time when the economy was still doing well. For better or worse, many Canadian voters cast votes out

of a sense of revenge as opposed to a carefully considered choice about which party offers the best expertise in running the country. This trial and outcome can’t help but cast a light on Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his means of picking Senate members. Offering patronage positions in a political body that’s supposed to refrain from a partisan approach and demanding the lucky recipients be loyal to his party’s agenda is shaping up to give some blowback in this trial. It might be hard to get out of the way. If there is such a thing as karma, a good illustration is in the wind.

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An editorial from the New Glasgow News Depending on the political stripe, people will either be cringing or absolutely salivating as the Mike Duffy trial gets underway in Ottawa. Duffy has proclaimed his innocence – no surprise – and in doing so shows no hesitation from biting the hand that fed him. Being an obedient Conservative was fine while it lasted, but he soon alleged blame for his woes belonged to top figures in the party. So much for taking a bullet for the team – it’s down to survival mode now. At any rate, like anyone facing charges, Duffy is innocent until proven otherwise.

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up riders along the commute, time savings are likely to be considerable. And there’s every reason to believe that new transportation options will save people money. Some reports suggest that in crowded cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, using Uber for all transportation is less expensive than car ownership. Uber is also less costly than taxis – at least some of the time. Uber itself estimates that its lowest-cost service is 30 per cent less expensive than taxi service. The transportation system of tomorrow is likely to be a dynamic, personalized, person-to-person (or possibly robocar-to-person) system that will achieve many of the goals espoused by supporters of mass transit. It will probably reduce car ownership and increase ridesharing, relieving traffic congestion and air pollution. And it could lead to either underestimations of future transit ridership or over-estimation. It could also upset the cost-model of transit. Yet this burgeoning new world is barely considered or discussed in the Mayor’s Council plan. In sticking with primarily traditional models of transit planning, an approach that favours fixed-routes, stationto-station movement – with time-consuming transfers from buses, to trains, to boats – the Vancouver Mayor’s Council does not seem to consider that future personalized transport modes may make these systems obsolete and make their investments ill-considered. Before socking Metro Vancouverites for $250 million more a year, our dynamic transportation future deserves a bit more thought. Kenneth P. Green is Senior Director, Natural Resource Studies at the Fraser Institute.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — The heir to the British throne and his consort, Camilla, are celebrating 10 years of marriage — a decade in

which Camilla’s public image has gone from aristocratic homewrecker to admired addition to the royal family. Prince Charles,

Graham Frances Kenyon Sept. 1, 1937 - April 7, 2015 Graham passed away at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, B.C. after a short but courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Leicester, England, where he earned his degree in mechanical engineering. Due to a bike accident, he lost vision in his right eye. While in hospital, he met and later married Jill Eden. They immigrated to Canada in 1961 and settled in Rossland. Graham began a long and rewarding career with Cominco/Teck Metals Ltd. advancing through the company to become the environmental health manager for Trail Operations until his retirement in 1998. He traveled to New Zealand in 1968 on a Rotary Group Study Exchange, which he said had a huge influence on his life. He became passionate about the environment as was evidenced by his enormous contributions to his employer and his community. His involvement with the Kootenay Mountaineering Club from the early ‘60s led Graham to serve as secretary of the Trail Rod and Gun Club, president of the Trail Wildlife Association, director/vice president and then president of B.C. Wildlife Federation, director of West Kootenay Outdoorsmen and energy chair and conservation ethics manager of BCWF on the Seven Mile and Revelstoke Dam projects. He was a founding chair of the BC Conservation Foundation, member of the BC Environmental Appeal Board, conservation chair of Kootenay Mountaineering which initiated a campaign to establish Valhalla Park. He also worked on a number of campaigns and conservation of parks and wilderness and forest policies as well as coal strip-mining legislation and the establishment of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. He was also director of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, member and chair of the Royal Roads University Environmental Advisory Committee and served on the Trail Lead Task Force/ Trail Health and Environment Committee. He chaired the steering committee for the Rossland Strategic Sustainability Plan, was a director of Community Futures, the Lower Columbia Community Development Team and the Fort Shepherd Land Conservancy Area, which he helped to establish. In his spare time, he loved hiking in the mountains, cycling, touring, backpacking and traveling through many parts of the world. As a runner, he won numerous medals but was most proud of achieving a time of 2:45 hours in a marathon. He also enjoyed his dogs, the Nooners Jogging Club, keeping abreast of local politics, and was an incredible writer, penning a number of non-fiction magazine articles and writing letters to the local newspaper from “the Mountain Kingdom.” Graham is survived by his wife, Jill; children Heather (Jim) Lawson of Port Alberni and Andrew (Tina) of Rossland; and brothers Robert and David of England. He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Frank. The family would like to thank the staff and physicians at KBRH and Home Nursing/Support. Special thanks to Helen Clugston, Angie Profili and Cathy Sahlstrom, who were incredibly supportive during this time. A service will be held on Monday, April 13 at Rossland United Church at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please support Doctors Without Borders @ http://www.msf.ca/ The Mountain Kingdom has lost a prince of a man.

66, and 67-yearold Camilla marked Thursday’s anniversary privately at the royals’ Balmoral estate in Scotland. It’s a favouriteretreat where the couple can spend time fishing, walking and painting. They married on April 9, 2005, in a modest town-hall ceremony lacking the pageantry of Charles’ 1981 wedding to Princess Diana — an extravaganza watched by millions around the world. In 2005, many Britons were cool to a woman some blamed for the failure of Charles and Diana’s marriage. But since then Camilla’s charity work and downto-earth humourhave made her a popular figure. A look at the woman who may be queen: Charles met Camilla Shand in the early 1970s, and the pair bonded over a shared sense of humourand love of rural life. But he sailed off with the Royal Navy without cementing their relationship; in his absence she married Andrew Parker Bowles. Charles went on to marry 20-yearold Diana Spencer, a union whose fairytale image could not sur-

vive real life. Within a few years, Charles had resumed his relationship with Camilla. “There were three of us in that marriage,” Diana said later — although she acknowledged affairs of her own. Many Britons took Diana’s view, vilifying Camilla as a royal home-wrecker. Charles and Diana separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996. Camilla’s first marriage also ended in divorce. After Diana’s death in a 1997 car crash, Charles and Camilla cautiously began making their relationship public. Their first public appearance together came in 1999, the first public kiss in 2001. Finally a wedding date was set — April 8, 2005. But there was one more delay. The wedding was postponed for a day so it would not conflict with the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Britain had never seen a royal wedding like it: the simple civil marriage of two 50-something divorcees. Charles and Camilla wed at the town hall in Windsor, near London, just down the street from Windsor Castle. The bride wore a cream silk chif-

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passed away peacefully at Mountain Lake Care Home on Sunday, April 5, 2015.

Robert was predeceased by his parents and his sister Mary. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, his son Christopher (Anita), 2 grandsons, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:30 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Trail, BC with Father Bart van Roijen, Celebrant.

fon dress and matching coat, with a lacetrimmed straw hat. The groom was in formal morning wear. There were 30 guests, including Charles and Diana’s sons, William and Harry. A blessing ceremony at the castle’s St. George’s Chapel was attended by 800 people, including the groom’s mother Queen Elizabeth II, thenPrime Minister Tony Blair and comedian Joan Rivers. There weren’t the throngs that packed London’s streets in 1981, but the nuptials still drew thousands to Windsor. When the newlyweds emerged — offering waves, but no public kiss — there were a few boos from Diana die-hards, but mostly loud cheers. One banner in the crowd read: “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” In deference to Diana and public sentiment, it was decided that Camilla would not become Princess of Wales. She took the title Duchess of Cornwall instead. Over the years, many Britons came to see Camilla as a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stuffy royal family. A lover of dogs, horses, gardening and the British countryside, she has a hearty laugh and a self-deprecating streak, and is a busy charity campaigner for causes including literacy and osteoporosis, which afflicted both her mother and her grandmother. Royal author Penny Junor said Camilla had never been drawn to the perks and pomp of royal life. “She’s never had any ambition for herself,” Junor said. “She didn’t want to be a princess or a duchess. She just happened to love a man who was the Prince of Wales, and look at the fuss that caused.”

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Actor remembered for role in ‘L.A. Law’ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - Richard Dysart, a veteran stage and screen actor who played senior partner Leland McKenzie in the long-running TV courtroom drama “L.A. Law,” has died after a long illness. He was 86. Dysart died Sunday at his home in Santa Monica, California, according to his daughterin-law Jeannine Jacobi. He created the Broadway role of the Coach in “That Championship Season,” for which he won a Drama Desk Award in 1972, and his many film appearances included Hal Ashby’s “Being There,” Clint Eastwood’s “Pale Rider” and John Carpenter’s “The Thing.” But his most memorable role was likely that of head man in the firm of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak in NBC’s 19861994 series. It was produced by Steven Bochco, who, having scored a hit with the police series “Hill Street Blues,” was casting another multicharacter series that would portray the life in a toney Los Angeles law office. “I was trying to make it by doing films and TV movies,” Dysart said in an Associated Press interview in 1988. Then he heard about the prospective “L.A. Law” project, and called his agent. “After I read the script,” he recalled, “I called him and said I wanted to talk to Steven Bochco. My agent said, ‘That’s funny, he wants to talk to you.”’

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Submitted ROSSLAND – Rusty the Horse has been earning his oats in downtown Rossland for the past year. As a favourite backdrop for photos, Rusty has brought many smiles to the faces of locals and visitors alike. But Rossland isn’t Rusty’s forever home and the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture hopes to change that. Along with a group of local supporters RCAC are spearheading a fundraising initiative to purchase Rusty and let him live out his days as part of Columbia Avenue’s public sculptures. RCAC brought Rusty to Rossland last year as part of the Regional Sculpturewalk Program coordinated by Castlegar Sculpturewalk. Through the regional program, communities and businesses can lease a sculpture for a year. “With our history of horse racing on the main street, and the use of horses on the wagon roads and the Dewdney Trail, Rusty was a natural choice for our Sculpturewalk installation,” explains Renate Fleming from RCAC. Well, Rusty’s year is almost and up and, effective April

“To sweeten the deal, RCAC will donate 2 tickets to an RCAC performance to anyone who donates $100 or more. Major donations

of $500 or more will also be acknowledged on Rusty’s plaque.” RCAC is very hopeful that they can raise enough money to keep

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By Times Staff It was icing on the cake following a great hockey season for Trail’s Jake Lucchini. The Smoke Eater captain was named to the BCHL’s Second All Star Team on Thursday. It’s just another feather in the cap of the 19-year-old Trail native. Lucchini was named one of the finalists for the BCHL Most Valuable Player. He also earned a hockey scholarship to Michigan Tech University just before Christmas. He led the Smokies in scoring 35 goals and 83 points. Lucchini, who played his entire minor hockey in the Greater Trail system and three seasons with the Smokies. Eleven different BCHL teams are represented on the league’s first and second teams as well as the All-Rookie Team. The first team features forwards Corey Mackin and rookie Brett Supinski from Coquitlam and Victoria’s Dane Gibson. Andrew Farny of Salmon Arm and Kurt Gosselin were named to the blueline crews and Penticton goaltender Hunter Miska. Joining Lucchini on the Second All Star Team are forwards Liam Blackburn of West Kelowna and Jacob Pritchard of Powell River. The defence features Nanaimo’s star rookie Yanni Kaldis and Gabe Bast of Penticton. Guillaume Decelles of Nanaimo was picked as the goaltender. The All Rookie Team features Kaldis and Supinski along with goaltender Aidan Pelino of Chilliwack, defencemen Dante Fabbro of Penticton and forwards picked Liam Finlay of Vernon and Tyson Jost of Penticton. Friday brings Game 1 of the Fred Page Cup BCHL Finals and sees the top-two teams from the regular season meet up for the right to advance to the Crescent Point Energy Western Canada Cup. The Penticton Vees have home-ice advantage by virtue of the fact they are the Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy winners as they finished first place overall in the regular season after a 44-9-32 record for 93 points. Nanaimo went 37-16-0-5 for 79 points to claim the Island Division regular season crown. They also had the second-best goal differential in the league at +68. Penticton was +101 in that department but their 216 goals for the campaign were second to Nanaimo’s 235.

On the heels of their Major League brethren, the Little Leaguers hit the diamond this weekend for the start of baseball season. Andy Bilesky Park will be hosting a “Try Ball Day” on Saturday for anyone wishing to get a taste of the sport. It will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Next week evaluation will be held for the upcoming season. On Monday 11-and-12-year olds will be at Andy Bilesky Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, the nine-and-10-year olds are on the field from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Wednesday, the six-to-eight-year olds take the field from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Olympics spoiling curling’s grassroots appeal

nd of the regular hockey season this weekend, along with the curling season, which is winding up with an all-star bang all over the sports tube. Perusing the year end ruminations of the curling powers that be was a bit disheartening. The word is, “There is no more provincial loyalty,” says Kevin Martin. He means that the ungodly Olympics is now the only thing that matters to top level curlers and they will gather, forever after, wherever success at achieving access to the money - which is all that matters to Games organizers and participants - can best be optimized.

That might in the pursuit of mean that the excellence. iconic Brier, our That has national chambeen the trend pionship for for a while, almost a century, with players will turn into from wherever just another cash joining teams spiel. No more from wherwill the hard ever else in the DAVE slog of winning a quest for cash provincial champrizes, includpionship on the ing at the Brier Sports ‘n’ Things way to competing and Scotty’s. It for our national seems sad to me one be a provincial/interprov- that no more will individual incial quest. Instead, we are towns, big and small, have quickly heading towards a day home grown curling heroes when two or three provinces, for whom to cheer, as Home of with players from everywhere, Champions fans have done for will host all the teams involved rinks headed by the D’Amours,

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as well as sponsors, it is both a loss of a happy history, and history in the making, and a fraud on those of us who prefer spending our money and time on the more everyman nature of the the old ways of doing such things. I would prefer it that the IOC, among the most corrupt and dishonest organizations on the planet, would just go away, or at least have diminished rather than increase influence on our recreational lives. Apparently the powers that be, with avaricious competitors in tow, see it differently, and their vision holds sway over us mere spectators and supporters. Too bad.

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Mother’s Unite Garage Sale is coming up on May 2 Submitted Get your table purchased for only $10 and sell all those gently used items that you’ve wanted to get rid of for a while. Also, come in for free on that day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trail Memorial Centre and stock up

on toys, clothes, sport equipment and so much more for cheap! Deadline to register a table is April 30. We have a new artist, illustrator, and art teacher in town, Deborah Martin, who is offering a variety of classes and theme

for ages 6 to 15 years. Deborah’s desire to foster creativity in children will show in her new art programs being offered through Trail Parks and Recreation. In an atmosphere of exploration and laughter, she hopes to introduce techniques and methods that will lead to a path of self discovery. Her first session will run on Saturday, April 18

from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 14 years. The theme is Warthogs are Beautiful, and you will be using graphite materials (which are all supplied). More programs will also be offered in May as well as in the summer months. Check out our detailed brochure of Deborah’s art programs available at registration. New fitness classes will be starting

the week of April 13, such as HIIT, Boomer Fit, Hatha Yoga, and Pilates Based Mat classes. Check out the details in our new Spring/Summer Leisure Guide which is now available at the Aquatic Centre, as well as online at www.trail. ca. For more information call Trail Parks and Recreation at 3686484, or the Aquatic Centre at 364-0888.

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nitially, I was convinced that the war against ISIS could be morally justified. Since ISIS is a malevolent force from which neither Iraq nor Syria are able to protect their populations, the international community has a responsibility to intervene; on this point, there does seem to be, as Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson frames it, “moral clarity”. Beyond that, the moral waters get muddy. Catholic “just war” theory and the United Nations Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle raise questions about the outcome of this war that we ignore at our peril. While both R2P and the just war criterion louise of “just cause” support the defense of populations, the goal Everyday Theology to “degrade and contain” ISIS, as Defense Minister Jason Kenny describes it, may not be sufficient to justify successive waves of bombing. Military intervention is one tool in the R2P toolbox. Non-coercive tools are equally, if not, more important. In a video on the UN website, Special Advisor on R2P Jennifer Welsh affirms the important role of development tools in building inclusive and resilient societies that can withstand a political crisis before it spirals into violence. According to just war theory, the “prospect of success” and “proportionality” are key aspects in evaluating the moral legitimacy of any war. The prospect of success in the fight against ISIS should look beyond the military objective of “degrade and contain.” It should also consider whether it is realistically possible to foster a robust society once the war is ended. Proportionality looks at the harms resulting from military intervention and stipulates that a war should not create more evils than those it seeks to eliminate. These principles, together with the hard lessons learned in Iraq, and the present day realities in Syria form the basis for a rigorous evaluation of the moral clarity of this war. The ongoing civil war in Syria, which has displaced 11 million people and killed at least 220,000, certainly raises red flags about the prudence of airstrikes. Some of the rebel groups fighting the Assad dictatorship are as savage as ISIS, and the Assad regime itself is known for its ruthlessness. In his analysis on Canada’s mission for CBC, Brian Stewart argues that Canadian airstrikes in Syria could make an already chaotic situation even more deadly for civilians, embolden the Assad dictatorship, and lead to more sectarian fighting. Nor, he points out, is the elimination of ISIS a sure thing. In 2003, when George W. Bush expanded the objectives for the war in Iraq to include humanitarian concerns, he projected a rosy future; the life of the average Iraqi citizen would dramatically improve with economic development, political reform and reconciliation; peace would reign supreme as old hatreds melted away. None of this happened. The American-led war against Iraq resulted in economic and political instability, and flamed the fires of sectarian violence. Groups like ISIS rose from the ashes. See JUST, Page 14

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“What are you looking for?” It seems like a straight enough question. But our lives are changed in the very way we choose to answer.

“What are you looking for?” It is the opening question in John’s Gospel, the key to all that follows. Beginning with the Wedding at Cana, everybody is looking for something. Nicodemus is looking for answers, the woman at the well is looking for water (and she has been looking for a spouse), the man born blind is looking for sight. Each, in turn, thinks they know what they are looking for, but non are completely satisfied until they come to know the one whom they are looking for. Jesus is also telling everyone who he is. “I am the Light of the World”, “I am the Bread of Life”, “I am the Good Shepherd”, “I am the Resurrection”, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”, “I am the Vine”. In the Garden of Gethsemane he even tells the cohort that: “I am he”. A perfectly normal thing to say, except for their reaction: they step back and bow down as if to worship.

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John’s Gospel also deals with our failure to understand. In one particular incident some Greek speaking Jews approach Philip and tell him, “We want to see Jesus”. They have answered the opening question. But when the request is made to Jesus, Jesus begins to speak about his Passion and Death. “Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it bears a rich harvest.” Notice the directness of his answer. “Do you want to see me?” He says. “You will know the one you are looking for in and through my Passion and Death, the fullness of God’s love revealed. “Whom are you looking for?” Jesus asks Mary Magdalene, as she weeps at the empty tomb. She is looking for a body; she doesn’t recognize the one who stands before her. How true that is in life. We stand weeping at the empty tomb, believing everything to be lost, not able to see that the one who has walked with us since the beginning, our true spouse, is standing there before us. Fr. Bart van Roijen Holy Trinity Parish Church

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‘Just result’ can be illusive

FROM PAGE 13 In the aftermath of the Iraq war, just war theorists proposed categories of “just result” and “restoration”. Just result mandates humanitarian aid both during and after a war. And restoration, like the non-coercive set of development tools in the R2P toolbox, focuses on things like organizing police and judicial institutions, protecting civil liberties and human rights, and building infrastructure. Canada’s experience in Afghanistan suggests just result and restoration are illusive unless the international community is on the same page. Without a comprehensive, consistent multilateral strategy that uses development tools to help build civil society following war, humanitarian gains are in jeopardy. Canada worked hard to provide infrastructure for irrigation from the Dahla Dam, vaccinate against polio and establish an environment for education through construction of schools. Yet, since Canada’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, these

signature projects are threatened despite the contingent of American troops who are providing support for the Afghan National Security Forces. And, violence continues to be a reality of Afghan life. On the surface, bombing ISIS appears to be a moral ‘no brainer’. The group must be stopped, but without a concrete, workable and sustainable plan beyond airstrikes, the coalition of nations fighting ISIS may find itself mired in war for years to come, engaged against the next malevolent group to rise from the ashes. Moral legitimacy for military intervention requires more than “degrade and contain”. It demands justice for the long haul because regardless of theories and principles, human life hangs in the balance. Trail, BC resident Louise McEwan is a freelance religion writer with degrees in English and Theology. She has a background in education and faith formation. Her blog is www. faithcolouredglasses.blogspot.com. Contact her at mcewan.lou@gmail.com .

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MLAs spar over Greenhills Mine incident BY CAROLYN GRANT Kimberley Bulletin

Last Friday’s explosion at the Greenhills Mine near Elkford sent three people to hospital for treatment of third-degree burns and smoke inhalation. Now the provincial NDP, led by MLA Norm Macdonald, Mines critic, is questioning the BC Liberal government’s commitment to mine worker safety. “Mine workers should be able to go to work and not get hurt,” said Macdonald. “So when the Chief Inspector of Mines commented on this latest explosion saying it is ‘not uncommon’ to have these explosions, that raises serious concerns about this government’s commitment to mine safety.” Mines Inspector Al Hoffman made the comments to Global News, which reported, “Hoffman said flash fires like the one in the Greenhills incident were a part of most coal mining operations. “It’s not uncommon to have small operational-type explosions or what they call ‘pops’ at one of these dryer plants,” he said. “They’ll want to determine why there was coal dust in the air and what ignited it.” “He said it could take several days or weeks to answer that. “The good thing is, luckily no one was killed,” he said.” “We’re always concerned when workers are injured and we’ll be working very hard to determine what the causes of the incident were.” Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett says the reporter did not include all Hoffman said. “Chief Inspector Hoffman is

probably the most safety conscious person I have ever known,” Bennett said. “He was misquoted. The reporter left out some of what was stated. Al actually said, “it is not uncommon for small pops to occur within the dryer system, the system is designed to handle these occurrences and minimise them. It is very unusual to have to have a flash explosion outside of the system.” Macdonald points out that this is not the first incident at Greenhills, citing a 2011 burning injury and a 2010 incident in which four workers suffered smoke inhalation injuries at the same mine. “What has the Liberal government done since the previous explosion? Why was the dust in the air not being controlled? Why was the safety of the workers not made a top priority?” asked Macdonald. “The NDP are desperate to try to manufacture an issue and are hoping the public will believe the BC Liberal government doesn’t care about worker safety,” Bennett said. “It is a silly argument but certainly consistent with the outlandish statements made by Norm Macdonald in recent years.” Shane Simpson, New Democrat spokesperson on labour, drew connections to the tragic loss of lives in the Lakeland sawmill explosion, saying that the undermining of workplace safety enforcement and regulation that has taken place under the Liberal government is unacceptable and needs to change. “The person in charge of regulations should not accept that this is normal,” said Simpson. “We should have zero tolerance for working conditions that could cause harm to workers.”

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should make an effort to return them. You already know that these things belonged to someone who lived in the house post1980, which should make tracing the author easier without pouring over the personal content. But it also means reopening the wall with the ductwork, so you will need the current owner’s permission. Dear Annie: “Need Help” is just like me: I do not like sex. Never have, never will. I am 56 years old and have been married for 29 years. My husband threatened to divorce me many times due to my lack of interest, but I could not afford to live on my own, nor would I subject our kids to a divorce. We have had, and

possible that you are asexual. Had you told this to your husband before you married, chances are, you would not be together. But we congratulate you on your willingness to compromise for the health of your marriage, and we hope your husband appreciates the other 99 per-

cent as much as you do. 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, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa

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continue to have, a fun, thoughtful, interesting and satisfying marriage, except for that one thing. About a dozen years ago, with another threat of divorce looming over my head and the possible breakup of our family, I agreed to have sex once a week, on the condition that my husband wouldn’t talk about it or request it any other time. He agreed, and here we are now. I still don’t like sex, and he knows it, but that’s the deal. Why must someone like sex? My husband doesn’t like to read, so I don’t make him. The notion that marriage can only be strong with a gratifying sex life needs to stop. If society wants longer, happier marriages, then we need to start focusing on the other 99 percent of the relationship. -- Would Prefer a Sexless Marriage Dear Prefer: You seem to think people are just fine without sex, but that’s not true. Some are, but for most, it’s a fairly basic urge. Since you’ve never liked sex, it’s quite

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Dear Annie: About 10 years ago, I was working on a remodel project and discovered a hidden “treasure”: three dusty books stashed above some ductwork. Two were personal journals, and another was an art book with sexy photographs from the 1980s. I briefly glanced at the journals and noticed they dealt with some romantic breakups. I didn’t read past that. Since I didn’t know who the owner was, I put all three books back, figuring they were not meant for public consumption. I recently returned to the same house and told the owner about the items. We debated whether or not to track down the author or let the dog sleep. I think enough time has passed that the author might be interested in having these things for sentimental reasons. What do you say? -- Al Dear Al: If it were only the book with sexy photographs, we’d say leave it alone. But two journals might be of value to someone, and we think you

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, April 11, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Upsets with authority figures are likely today, especially females -- like Mom or a female boss. Knowing this ahead of time, you can practice diplomacy and patience. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There is a good chance that travel plans will be delayed or changed today. You might want to double-check things or allow extra time for traveling. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Something having to do with your banking or shared property, inheritances and insurance issues might have a glitch today. This could be an error, or it could be the source of a surprise. Check it out. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Tread carefully in discussions with partners and close friends today, because people

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are easily irritable and upset. Don’t say anything that triggers a chain reaction you will later regret. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Your work routine will be interrupted today, perhaps because of computer crashes, canceled meetings or staff shortages. Allow extra time so that you can cope with the unexpected. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) An unexpected social invitation might please you today. Surprise! However, it also is possible that a fun event that you expect to happen will be canceled. Could be anything. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Something unexpected will change your daily routine at home today. It could be a surprise visitor or a mechanical failure with a small appliance. Grrr. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a mildly accidentprone day for you, so keep

your wits about you. Think before you speak. Take extra care and precaution when walking or driving. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Something untoward might happen to your assets today. Therefore, guard your possessions against loss or theft. Ditto for your cash. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might feel emotionally volatile today, because

the Moon is in your sign and at odds with unpredictable Uranus. Don’t overreact to anything unexpected. Stay chill. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Avoid little arguments with others, because they will not benefit you. Instead, do what you can to keep the peace so that you and everyone else are happier. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

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Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822 Clean1 Bdrm suite in the Gulch (Trail). Avail May 1st. F/S, heat & power incl. $535/m + DD. Ph: 250-368-1237 Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph.250-364-1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, W/D. Yard. 250-368-3239 GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 2 bdrm. apt. available. 250-368-8391

Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph. 250-3686761 FRUITVALE, large 1bdrm. suite close to town, F/S, Laundry on site. Covered parking. $650./mo. + utilities. NS,NP. 250-367-7919 TRAIL, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl. N/P, N/S. 250-368-5287 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $600./mo. 250-551-1106

TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. Best kept secret downtown Trail. 250368-1312

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WARFIELD, 2bdrm. apt., top floor, weight room, elevator & laundry. $700./mo. +utilities. Avail. May 1st. 250-231-5992 W.TRAIL 2-bdrm. main floor. f/s,w/d,d/w. $700./mo. plus utilities. 250-368-1015

SHOP/ WAREHOUSE, 4300 sq.ft. Ample outside space. Good access. 250-368-1312

Homes for Rent 3BDRM. f/s, w/d, garage, carport, close to pool, park, school; yard, patio, quiet area. 250-231-1125 / 250-368-6612

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TRAIL, 4b/r, 1 bathrm, central a/c, f/s/w/d, ns,np, full bsmt, rv carport, nr Safeway, 1534 4th Ave. $1080. + util. 250-3643978

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2005 Chev Aveo, 262,000K, good condition. $3000. 2000 Dodge Caravan, 172,000K, good condition. $4000. 2005 Ford Mustang GT Convertible, 44,000K, excellent condition. $17,500. 250-3685324

W.TRAIL, 3BDRM. (Garage) N/S, N/P, F/S, W/D. $800./mo. + utilities. 250-364-1838

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Trail 2 BDRM, full Basement, nice view, off street parking, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P $850 month Call 250.365.5003

TRAIL, GLENMERRY Twnhse 3Bd., newer floor, windows, paint. $900. 1-250-551-1106

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Fruitvale, BCBC Fruitvale, Regional Manager Position – Kootenay Division, BC

COOK / CHEF Housekeeper FOR WEEKENDS

CIMS Limited Partnership is a 100% Canadian owned company. CIMS provides unionized, heavy industrial mechanical services for large plant maintenance shutdowns and complex capital industrial projects. We are active in the Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Mining & Smelting, Petro-Chemical and Renewable Energy sectors across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!

CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Mountain Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Community.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Regional Manager at our Kootenay BC Division, based in Rossland, BC. The Regional Manager reports directly to the Regional Vice President, BC.

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The ideal candidate will have: • A university degree (e.g. P Eng.) OR Technical School Certification OR Trade Certification such as Pipefitter, Boilermaker or Ironworker. • 10+ years of progressive management experience associated with Heavy Industry, Turnaround Maintenance and Project Work. • Strong Management, Leadership, Project Management and Team Building skills.

Ron Darlene 250.368.1162 250.231.0527 ron@hometeam.ca darlene@hometeam.ca

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1934 Fourth Ave, Rossland $

375 Willow Dr, Warfield

Must see home, Great Lower Warfield Location

315,000

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1252 Bay Avenue, Trail

250.368.5222

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8106 DeVito Dr, Trail

Immaculate duplex, non-strata, 3 Bedroom

318,000

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Trail

Nathan Kotyk

169,000

94,900

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250.231.9484 Nathan Kotyk

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Nathan Kotyk

149,000

Fruitvale

285,000

Trail

250.231.9484 Rob Burrus

250-231-4420 Rob Burrus

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456 Rossland Ave, Trail

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2226 Seventh Ave, Trail

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Great family home!

745 12A Ave, Montrose

Gardeners delight, Plus a workshop for him!

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215,000

250-231-4420

1842 2nd St, Fruitvale

Nice location in Fruitvale, Family home

229,000

115 Second St, Salmo

Central Location, Solid Home, Great Value

199,000

Let Our Experience Move You. Fruitvale Rob Burrus

239,000

Fruitvale

250-231-4420 Rob Burrus

319,000

Trail

499,000

250-231-4420 Jack McConnachie 250.368.5222

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Kootenay Festival of the Arts kicked off this week, beginning with dance workshops and adjudicated performances in the Charles Bailey Theatre. Young members of Kootenay Danceworks limbered up early Thursday morning before their first time on stage for the Trail event. Pictured above, Bryn Bashan, 8, nine-year olds Emily Henry, Jasmine Wyatt, and Sophie Hargreaves, Marcus Hamm, 10, and Sasha Leithead, 10. The dance highlights concert is schedule in the venue for 7 p.m. Saturday.

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KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

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

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250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

Terry Alton

$159,900

Wow - a super family home - 3 plus bdrms and 2 full baths - this very clean - modern floor plan - vaulted ceilings and updated home is a great buy. New furnace, roof, vinyl siding, paint and flooring. Call today. Call Mark (250) 231-5591

Mark Wilson

250-231-1101

terryalton@shaw.ca

1216 Columbia Ave, Trail

$199,000

This home is in a great location. Enjoy the low maintenance yard and large deck. This home has had extensive upgrades including new deluxe kitchen and bathroom and many mechanical upgrades too. Call today! Call Richard (250) 368-7897

1492 Kootenay Ave, Rossland 7540 Devito Drive, Trail

$295,000

Well maintained and spacious 1/2 duplex with NO STRATA FEES. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Come take a look! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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7551 Devito Drive, Trail

$319,000

One level living! This single family home has a beautiful yard. Come take a look! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$180,000

Be sure to put this 2 bdrm home on your viewing list. Bamboo flooring, skylight, large bathroom, lots of storage and a new shed. Don’t miss out. Call your realtor today to view! Call Christine (250) 512-7653

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Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Mary Martin 250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca

Richard Daoust 250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

1823 Kootenay Ave, Rossland

$180,000

Here’s your chance to get into the Real Estate market. Affordable home situated on a large 60x100 lot with fruit trees and garden. 2 bdrms and a full walk-out basement. Plenty of parking for all the toys. Bright and sunny Call Christine (250) 512-7653

4717 Erie Ross Spur Rd., Ross Spur

250-521-0525

2498 & 2506 Hwy 3B, Fruitvale Rural

$285,000

mamantea@telus.net

Fantastic 6.5 acre lot - approx. 1.5 km down Ross Spur Rd. - lot is fully treed with Southern exposure - benched hillside for building sites - well has been developed.

Affordable 3 bdrm 2 bath package! Situated on a flat, fully fenced 75x100 with double detached carport! This package has a lot to offer. Come see it today.

Call Art (250) 368-8818

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

$117,000

Bill Craig

705 - 10th Ave., Montrose

2 Bdrm and 3 Brdm Duplex on 25 subdividable non-ALR acres just outside of Fruitvale! Water license in place on Cowlin Creek dedicated for Residential and Farm use. If you’re looking for acreage, put this on your viewing list.

250-231-2710

$198,000

bill.craig@century21.ca

Deanne Lockhart 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

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Art Forrest

........ $750/mo plus utilities, NS

c21art@telus.net

Trail

2 bdrm house

Trail

2 bdrm Upper Duplex

250-368-8818

308 Kootenay Avenue, Tadanac

....$800/mo plus utilities, NS NP

Rossland

4 bdrm house

........ $900/mo plus utilities, NS

We have excellent tenants waiting for rentals in Glenmerry, Sunningdale and East Trail.

Call today if you need your property professionally managed! Terry Alton 250-231-1101 Tonnie Stewart (250) 365-9665

414 2nd Ave., Rivervale

$149,900

This bright cheery home features upgraded, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, roof, wiring, plumbing, most windows, tastefully decorated, beautiful decks and low maintenance landscaping, and garage. Such a fabulous little package! Call now!! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

1274 Paquette Drive, Trail

$529,000

Seller motivated! 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! The seller says get it SOLD! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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

kootenayhomes.com

Christine Albo

$289,000

250-512-7653

4 bdrm home with circular driveway. Large windows, fireplace, library and sun-room. The yard is stunning and private. Call for your personal viewing.

Dave Thoss

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

christine.albo@century21.ca

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com