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❚ FIRE

Fire destroys Grand Forks Hotel

There were fires at the Grand Forks Hotel (left) and the Winnipeg Hotel (right). The Grand Forks Hotel was completely destroyed and damage to the Winnipeg was limited to the back of the building. A Grand Forks resident has been charged. See page 3 for more details. GAZETTE STAFF PHOTOS

KARL YU Gazette Editor

The historic Grand Forks Hotel has been completely destroyed and the landmark Winnipeg Hotel damaged due to a pair of early-morning fires on March 7. According to Boundary Regional RCMP, police were responding to a report of a fire at the Grand Forks Hotel at about 3 a.m. when a fire was detected at the Winnipeg Hotel on Central Avenue in Grand Forks. Christopher James Cusack, 47, has been charged with two counts of arson, which endangered human life. Police initially considered both cases to be arson due to the suspicious nature of both fires. Grand Forks RCMP’s Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison said that while police are “tying up loose ends” in the investigation, they are still appealing to the public. “If anybody witnessed anything suspicious or anyone near those two hotels around the time that we believe the fire would’ve started, if someone could come forward and give us information on that we’d appreciate it still,” Harrison said, adding that police have already canvassed the area. “We’d like to put that appeal out in case someone was out walking their dog and saw someone (suspicious).” Police constables first entered the smoke-filled Winnipeg Hotel early on March 7 and ensured all occupants were evacuated prior to the fire department’s arrival and then headed to the Grand Forks Hotel, where it was de-

termined that all guests were safely out of the building and accounted for. Firefighters fought both fires (arriving at the Winnipeg Hotel fire first) and while the Grand Forks Hotel was completely destroyed, the fire department was able to protect surrounding buildings. Due to the damage sustained to the Grand Forks Hotel, traffic was initially re-routed around the Highway 3 and 2nd Street area in order to protect the public from possible collapse of the hotel wall but an excavator brought the wall down at around 11:30 a.m. March 7. The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze at the Winnipeg Hotel and damage was limited to the back of the building, although there was smoke damage throughout. Dale Heriot, acting fire chief for Grand Forks Fire Rescue, estimated that between 30 and 35 volunteer firefighters battled the blaze. He was grateful for Ken Gresley-Jones and Christina Lake Fire Rescue, who sent out vehicles and firefighters to assist with fighting the fires. “Our crew did a fantastic job, especially on the Winnipeg Hotel, of saving that one. It was a really good job and they also did a good job on (the Grand Forks Hotel),” he said. Heriot said that the investigator with the Office of the Fire Commissioner completed the two investigations on Friday afternoon but the case is still ongoing. While there wasn’t anything new to report (as of Mon-

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day morning), he did release the Winnipeg Hotel back to owner Evelyn Rougeau. “I’m not sure if anyone is back inside yet but I did release it back to the owner on Friday afternoon,” he said. Heriot said that it could be some time before information on the investigation would be released. “By the time they compile all the information and all that kind of stuff, I’m guess it will be a little while,” he said. There are no casualties and injuries resulting from the fires and Harrison said that RCMP would also be working with Office of the Fire Commissioner investigators on the case. Emergency Social Services was contacted to assist with displaced residents, which were 15 in number – eight from the Grand Forks and seven from the Winnipeg according to Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Emergency Social Services Director Jane Pring. “Under my mandate, I gave (displaced residents) three days food, clothing (up to $100) and lodging,” Pring said, adding that after the three days, financial assistance services took over. Mandy Nordahn, co-owner of the Grand Forks Hotel and Restaurant, was visibly shaken by the incident. “I feel horrible, devastated, sad,” Nordahn said as the excavator was bringing the hotel wall down. “It’s a lot of work I did to try and make this better. It’s a very sad day for a lot of people who helped me do all this.” Rougeau could not be reached for comment. – With files from Cassandra Chin.

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GFSS Wolves complete “hat trick” back in 1972 1907 The completion of booms at Smelter Lake and of the chute over the Granby Dam marked the final step preparatory to the moving of the Yale-Columbia Lumber Company’s big supply of logs up the North Fork of the Kettle River to the company’s mill at Cascade. 1912 The reduction of the city clerk’s salary from $125 to $110 per month and the appointment of a permanent assistant to the city clerk at a salary of $50 per month was decided upon by city council. 1922 The demolition of the dam above Cascade, previously ordered by W.K. Power & Light Co was in progress under contractor C.G. McDougall. 1932 Excellent progress had been made in the building of the new Pentecostal Mission at the corner of Winnipeg Ave. and Second St. which was expected to be ready for occupancy at the end of March.

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land grazing use policy that came into effect in January. 1987 A ways and means committee, formed Thursday night, has a mandate to raise $20,000 as the first step in bringing the Border Bruins back to Grand Forks. 1992 A 14-per-cent duty slapped on softwood exports is an outrage, said Abe Friesen, president of Pope & Talbot Ltd.’s Canadian operations. 1997 BCSS in Midway came seventh overall in provincial examinations. Principal Walter Osellame gave credit to the flexibility of the new quarter system. 2007 Mining company Kingsman Resources is expecting to receive assay results any day now to determine the future of their operations on Phoenix Mountain. Kingsman Chief Operation Officer Ted Drummond says the areas has relinquished $2.1 billion in cooper and gold ore (in 2006 dollars) over the years.

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1942 Wing Commander Royd FenwickWilson of Rock Creek, leader of a bombing squadron in repeated missions over Germany, was appointed to a distinguished post as a representative of the British Air Force in the United States. 1952 Council set the 1952 tax rate at 70 mills, an increase in the school budget necessitating the raising of an additional 1 1/2 mills for school purposes. 1962 Mrs. Ann Doverty Henniger, widow of E.C. Henniger, former MLA and mayor of Grand Forks, died recently at New Westminster at the age of 71. 1972 The GFSS Wolves basketball team continued their basketball dynasty by becoming West Kootenay champs for the third consecutive year. 1982 A battle between the provincial government and non-ranching members of the public is shaping over a new Crown

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NEWS ❚ HOTEL FIRES

Local resident charged with arson relating to hotel fires KARL YU Gazette Editor

A man has been charged in relation to two hotel fires that occurred in Grand Forks early on March 7. According to Grand Forks RCMP’s Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison, 47-year-old Grand Forks resident Christopher James Cusack has been charged with two counts of arson, which endangered human life, in relation to the Wednesday morning fires at the Grand Forks Hotel and Winnipeg Hotel. “He was remanded to appear in Rossland court on March 9,” Harrison said, adding that he estimated that Cusack would enter a plea on Tuesday or Wednesday. The plea was not known as of press time but Harrison did say that the RCMP had a strong case, adding he couldn’t give any other details as it is before the courts.

Mandy Nordahn, owner of the Grand Forks Hotel, said that Cusack was known to her. “He’s just strange,” Nordahn said when asked about what type of person Cusack is. Evelyn Rougeau, owner of the Winnipeg Hotel, could not be reached for comment. The fire to the Grand Forks Hotel completely destroyed the over 100-year-old building and the fire at the Winnipeg Hotel was limited to the rear of the building with smoke damage throughout. Grand Forks Fire Rescue Acting Fire Chief Dale Heriot said he released the Winnipeg Hotel back to Rougeau on Friday. There were no injuries or casualties reported and there were approximately 15 people that were displaced due to the fires. Between 30 and 35 volunteer firefighters from Christina Lake and Grand Forks battled the blazes, Heriot said.

❚ VICTIM SERVICES

Grand Forks CIBC setting up trust fund for fire victims CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

CIBC is working on setting up an account for donations for the residents of the Grand Forks Hotel who have been displaced. Residents from the Grand Forks Hotel approached the bank to set up an account so that donations can be made. The residents are to be represented by an administrator, someone that is well-known as community responsible and not considered a friend or family member, stated Susan Harris, branch manager at Grand Forks CIBC. “We have to make sure the money doesn’t go towards things they shouldn’t buy and people will be responsible with the money,” explained Harris. “I have to see who will administer the account to make sure the money is used appropriately.” According to Harris, once the account is set up, it will take up to three days after approval to become activated Canada-wide. “For instance, this allows anyone in Canada to donate from any bank across the country,” she said. Last week’s fires at the Grand Forks Hotel and Winnipeg Hotel displaced about 15 residents, some of whom are still looking for a temporary home. Low-income and on level two disability, Eric Bialon, a resident of the Winnipeg Hotel, found it difficult to find a place to stay for the week. Motels around town indicated they were full or the prices were too steep for Bialon to afford. Jacquie Rougeau, a friend of Bialon, pointed out it was fortunate Bialon was staying at the Winnipeg Hotel because he and the rest of the residents there will be able to move back in. “If he has to find a place for longer than one week, he’s not going to receive any further assistance,” she said. Rougeau assisted Bialon in locating a place to stay and he finally managed to find place at the Riverside Motel. “They’re staying above the (Grand Forks and Winnipeg Hotels) because they are affordable and they’re being treated poorly by (some) motel owners,” stated Rougeau. “It’s a very negative attitude.” Rougeau pointed out her experience in Kel-

Making time for the fans Musical artist Justin Hines was in Grand Forks for a performance at Grand Forks Secondary Schools auditorium last Friday. Here Hines signs an autograph for a fan.

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❚ FOR THE RECORD In the March 7 edition of the Grand Forks Gazette, the article “RDKB Area C out of BEDC after 2012 in budget plan” stated the Christina Lake Fire Department would see an increase showing on the statement. However, there will be no increase and the budget will remain roughly the same. The additional $300,000 relates to the loan to purchase the new fire engine. Also, in the article “Daring dog rescue near York Road on Saturday,” it was Grand Forks Fire Rescue that helped with the rescue.

❚ TEACHER’S STRIKE

Teachers to discuss strike at upcoming AGM CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

The Grand Forks Hotel was destroyed by a fire on March 7.

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owna during the forest fires and how people were very willing to accommodate those who were evacuated. “I don’t understand why these people are being treated any differently especially in such a small community where we can help these people out,” she said. Graham Burnett, a resident of the Grand Forks Hotel, agreed. “We found it quite disturbing the attitudes some have had towards the people (from the fire),” he commented. Burnett himself was on disability for a while when he broke both his arms. However, because he is able to work, he feels he is able to get by better than some of the other residents who are on disability. To Burnett, some things you just can’t put a value onto. “When you have little and you lose little, you lose absolutely everything. There’s not much to fall back on,” he said. “Most of the hotels are under restrictions for long-term tenants.” The account is expected to be open by the end of this week. Residents of the fire who are in need of food, clothes or other necessities can go to Whispers of Hope on Central Avenue.

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Teachers in Grand Forks and around British Columbia will be returning to school on a bell-to-bell week, where they will show up right before school and leave right after school. Last week, the provincial government announced that within Bill-22 teachers with class sizes larger than 30 students would be given compensation. Teachers for Grades 4 to 7 would receive an extra $2,500 a year for every student in a classroom of more than 30 students. Secondary school teachers, since they teach multiple courses throughout the day, would receive $312 for every student in a classroom of more than 30 students. “It doesn’t address the problem,” stated Norm Sabourin, president of the Boundary District Teachers’ Association (BDTA), on Monday. “They’re trying to come up with a quick fix to the problem that they created with Bill-27 and 28. They’re basically trying to come up with something that sounds good, but really isn’t.” At the moment, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation is re-evaluating the situation while the NDP Opposition promised to delay the passage of back-to-work legislation, as they are seeking amendments to Bill-22. The legislation seeks a six-month cooling-off period, a mediator and fines for teachers and their union in event of an illegal strike. The legislation is still in its second reading. “We have our annual general meeting during spring break so there will be a lot of discussion and we’ll be looking at next steps at this point,” stated Sabourin, “We’ll have around 700 delegates meeting and at that point I would think there would be an awful lot of discussion about where we go next.” Should there be a provincial vote, it will be announced after spring break. The local district’s (SD51) spring break begins this Friday (March 16). The Grand Forks Gazette has a news tips feature on its website. Right above Recent Activity is a navy blue Assignment Desk link. If you have any news tips or story ideas click on the link and fill out the form. Any information will be treated confidentially

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OPINION

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❚ Our View

People need to step up and help fire victims The fires that destroyed the Grand Forks Hotel and damaged the Winnipeg Hotel didn’t only destroy a piece of Grand Forks’ history, it displaced a number of residents too – about 15. Many of the hotel residents were low-income earners and in the case of the 2nd Street hotel, residents have lost everything, including personal items considered priceless. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s Emergency Social Services’ Director Jane Pring mandated a clothing allowance up to $100, a hotel room for three days and either meal or grocery money. After that, Pring said financial assistance services took over. Some of the displaced were set up at the Boundary Emergency Transition Housing Society’s coldweather shelter at the Grand Forks Christian Centre but there is only enough funding for the shelter to remain open until the end of the month, meaning they will have to find some sort of other accommodations afterwards. The Boundary Community Food Bank was open last Thursday, especially for fire victims and while they still will accept donations for victims, they don’t have anything specific planned. Grand Forks Hotel residents approached the local CIBC to attempt to set up a trust fund and once it is established – possibly by the end of this week – people can donate. Something is being done for the affected but not enough. Some residents have said they’ve been able to find a place to stay but others aren’t so lucky. Some residents lived at the hotels because it was affordable; some felt like the hotels were like home and now home is gone. People in Grand Forks are known to be generous when it comes to volunteering their time and more of that generosity will be appreciated by those in need. Donate food items, extra clothing, bedding and sleeping bags that you might have or even money if you can. Dealing with a loss is never easy, especially when you lose everything, and some are starting from scratch.

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Remembering the days gone by The beauty of small towns is not just in the tight-knit communities and easy camaraderie, but also its rich history. Grand Forks is steeped with vivid tales, from its mining past and rich agricultural past, to Doukhobors and the long-time residents. There is the ample wildlife with easy views of bald eagles and deer, bears and roaming coyotes. With the destruction of the Grand Forks Hotel and damage to the Winnipeg Hotel, the memories are a reminder of what this town was, what it is and what it will be. It was tragic to say the least. When something as senseless as last week’s fires occurs to such a historic building, the community will flock and remember. Those who have been around will remember the hotels as waterholes for a latenight gathering, bar hopping

❚ A Chin Up

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(when the Province and Yale were still around). To those who merely remember it as a building, this is a wonderful opportunity for a lesson in history. What I love most about history is that it tells a story. Sometimes the tale is as fantastical as myths of old, where gods ruled supreme and the weather a sign of their rollercoaster moods. Sometimes the tale follows a singular person whose hard work and dedication creates a new world from worn hands and many carefully placed bricks. Other times history will de-

pict a community’s vast culture and intricate family ties. History in itself is a beauty that can tell you many things at once, it can weave a mystery that leaves more questions than answers. As far as records show, the Grand Forks Hotel was originally built in 1896 before it first burned down in the 1908 fires that went through downtown Grand Forks. Reconstruction of the building began in 1909 and was completed by 1912. Between the construction of the first hotel until now, more than a century has passed. The “dash” between 18962012, as written by poet Linda Ellis, represents all the days the building has been around in one form or another. There have been multiple owners, rowdy parties, good companionship, and live music. What do you remember?

❚ Your View

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LETTERS ❚ ANTI-BULLYING

Teachers’ Befriending strike bullies illegal? Editor: While it’s admirable that there is a campaign against bullying, I feel there are certain aspects that are not being taken into consideration. As a short thin guy, growing up in Vancouver, never admitting I was a Doukhobor, always taking the opposite side in Cold War discussions, I was subjected to constant bullying. Elementary school recess often involved a tall army cadet lifting me up, while another one punched me in the stomach. But I never cracked, which won their respect, so I soon became best friends with the guy doing the punching. Let’s face it; bullying has always been an integral aspect of all societies – animal and human. On the job, in parliament, and internationally, bullying is still believed to be the way to get things done. The best way to deal with bullying is what I’d call the Doukhobor way – whether on the road, at work, or in school – smile, let the insults slide by you and be ready to help if needed. Don’t let a couple of harsh words destroy your equilibrium. Peace, Peter N. Hlookoff, Grand Forks

❚ TEACHERS’ STRIKE

Dangers of Bill 22 Editor: I am asking all readers in the Boundary area to Google Bill 22 and try to read through the double talk and see the hints that are there for all workers. What does this legislation mean for you, for your job, to your family? Is your job unionized? Unions are becoming void – Bill 22, 13 Section 27 #4 “A provision of a teachers’ collective agreement that conflicts or is inconsistent with subsection (3) is void to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency.” Is seniority important to you? What about qualifications? Do you want your job taken over by non-certified individuals for less pay? How about autonomy to do your job within your job description? Have you seen the variety and diversity of activities within your local schools? What if they had to be exactly the same and taught in the same fashion and with only one method? What if you suddenly were given twice as much to do within the same environment? Bill 22 will strip class size legislation for Grade 4 and higher! Sharon Peron, Grand Forks

Editor: I read that the teachers were required to give two school days notice before being in a legal strike position. At Perley Elementary School in Grand Forks (SD51), there are four scheduled days of school each week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I understand that the teachers’ union (BCTF) gave its strike notice Thursday morning, March 1, 2012. The teachers went on strike Monday morning, March 5. Thus, there was only part of one school day between the notice and the teachers’ walkout. The strike appears to be illegal. Pat Easson, Castlegar

❚ FILM FEST

Doing it for peace Editor: The Boundary Peace Initiative (BPI) was pleased to have had the opportunity once again to join with the No Boundaries film club in holding the seventh annual Grand Forks screening of the Traveling World Community Film Festival. It was presented at the Grand Forks Secondary School auditorium from Feb. 24 to 26. In addition to 17 international documentary films, the event included displays by the BPI and others, such as the Granby Wilderness Society, the Kettle Valley Food Co-op and the Ponderosa EcoVillage proposal at Christina Lake. The World Community Development Education Society (worldcommunity.ca) introduced this festival in the Comox Valley in 1990 and now shares the film festival with other communities across B.C. and Canada. The festival was well attended because of the information and encouragement it gives to those seeking a harmonious shared tenancy of this one, earthly home. The BPI provided wholesome beverages and treats throughout the weekend and served 110 portions of borscht-bread etc. at two luncheons. To ease access, the festival offered reduced student or low-income admission, so the BPI also had its food and drink by donation. It was aided though, by generous food gifts from local individuals and businesses and by the labour of many volunteers. The BPI also had annual support, with both food (home-baked

❚ OPINION bread) and financing from the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ, to express publicly their religio-cultural ethic and to support peace education. The BPI is a member of the BC Southern Interior Peace Coalition and, since 2003, has been actively promoting respect for people and their environment, the understanding and advancement of all worthy human characteristics, integrity of self and one’s relationship with others, and a vision of the future where living for “goodness’ sake” will have become the overwhelming norm. Martin O’Brien, Grand Forks

❚ WATER

Cattle and watersheds Editor: Re: Learning from Walkerton (March 7 issue of the Grand Forks Gazette) Gazette) The opinion editorial by Barry Brandow Sr. is misleading. The deaths in Walkerton, Ont. were undeniably tragic. Unfortunately, they could have been prevented with improved water treatment facility protocols. The accused Walkerton rancher was a veterinarian who kept excellent records and had a long-standing Environmental Farm Plan in place, all of which helped investigators continue digging for the real cause of the tragedy, which was negligent water managers. Yet, people like Mr. Brandow perpetuate the idea that ranching was the cause of Walkerton. All too often, the finger is pointed at cattle, when the science proves otherwise. E. coli can be present in water at any time from a variety of sources. A research study done in the B.C. Interior found fecal contamination from birds, canine, deer, elk, human, rodents and livestock. This study identified through DNA testing that 83 per cent of E. coli came from wildlife sources, while cattle contributed between 1.3 and 9.2 per cent. This research was peer reviewed to be scientifically accurate and published in the Journal of Environmental Management.. Management Mr. Brandow’s suggestion that removing cattle from the watersheds is the answer will only give people a false sense of security. Surface water is susceptible to contamination from many sources and therefore water treatment is the best protection for municipal drinking water. Here is a link to the research mentioned above www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/ S030147970400129X. Elaine Stovin, BC Cattlemen’s Association

From text books to Facebook Our everyday language has changed to include some new words and phrases. “Just Google it,” is a favourite of my father’s and not too long ago, we would not have known TERESA what that even meant. Now REZANSOFF who doesn’t? Apps, surfing the ‘net, smartphones, laptops, Skype, software, tweet, tablet, email; new words and new meanings for old words. Communication has also changed in a very big way. The Internet, the worldwide web, social media, digital tools, these have all altered how we communicate with each other. Our world has shrunk significantly because of these tools and communication strategies have changed as a result. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and YouTube are all social media tools that are used to engage with each other either on a personal level or more broadly. Conversations are taking place in virtual rooms, with participants coming from everywhere in the world to join in. Social media as a communication tool is being seriously considered by the School District 51 Board of Education. At the March 13 board meeting, a demonstration of how Facebook could work to facilitate communication is planned and the board will likely make a decision on whether or not to trial it. (This column will be published after the board meeting, so check out the SD51 – website www.sd51.bc.ca – to see the decision) There are school districts in the province that have already begun using Facebook and Twitter as a way to enhance information sharing with their public. It is very clear that the users of social media are our parents and students and if we, the board, want to ensure that our messages are being heard and we are hearing back, it makes sense to include social media as a strategy. Key to a successful communication strategy is employing multiple types of communication vehicles. Written, verbal and virtual all belong in our communication toolkit. The board began discussing the possibility of using social media as a communication tool because we were seeing that just holding a public meeting to discuss an issue – like the budget, new policy or a strategic plan – was not enough. We needed to extend our reach and social media could be a part of the answer. Important conversations could take place and no one needs to leave home. It is our expectation that if we do decide to use social media as an engagement tool, we will start simply. Messages could be relayed and picked up through Facebook or Twitter. It could be information such as “a bus route is cancelled because of weather” or inviting feedback on a specific education issue. As we move further down this road we could explore ways to get together online according to interest, issues or events. This is especially helpful in a district like ours that is so geographically dispersed. Communication and interaction with our public, staff and students is critical to the work of a board of education. It is vital that we hear and understand the views of our constituents. We need to be adaptable, flexible and open to a variety of ways to engage you so that your views are better reflected in our decision making. Stay tuned as we work our way through this potential new communication strategy. Hopefully we will be talking soon, just in a different way. – Teresa Rezansoff is chair for the SD51 Board of Education

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AROUND THE BOUNDARY The Grand Forks Gazette regrets that there may not be room to publish every item every week; priority will be given to new and timely items. The Gazette also cannot accept annual general meeting notices in “Around the Boundary”. the 2012 Golf Privilege Club Membership Book for Interested in new elementary school? – Wednesday, purchase. The Golf Privilege Club features reduced March 14 green fees in courses in British Columbia, Alberta, If you're interested in a new elementary school, offerSaskatchewan, Manitoba and Washington State. Golf ing B.C. accredited courses and teacher in a Christian Privilege Club Membership from The British Columbia environment (Grades 1-4, possibility of Grade 5), atLung Association is the best way to save up to 50% tend the meeting at 7:30 p.m. For information call Julia on golf in the West. What a great gift for the golfer in at 250-442-8436. the family! All proceeds support lung health research, V-Day Grand Forks – Friday, March 16 & Saturday, programmes and lung health education. For more May 17 information and to obtain your Golf Privilege Club V-Day Grand Forks 2012 presents a benefit reading of booklet, contact Marge at 250- 442-3522 or Michele at A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and Prayer: Writers 250-442-3055. to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls, at 7:30 Grand Forks Cycling Club p.m. at Studio B. Tickets are $12, available at Thistle New riders are welcome to ride with the club on TuesPot Gifts, Boundary Women's Resource Centre and at days and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. from Chain Reaction; the door. Funds benefit Boundary Women's Centre and Sundays at 9:00. Visit our website at www.grandforkwomen and girls of Haiti. For information call Anya at scycling.com for more details. 250-442-8201 or email: vdaygrandforks2012@gmail. com. Chess Club Meets – Saturdays, March 17, 24, 31 Join The chess club meets from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library. Join other players for instruction and for their weeklyy games. All level of players welcome. Pre-school Storytime – Friday, March 16 The Grand Forks Public Library is hosting Pre-school Storytime from 10:15 Every to 11 a.m. Rhymes, songs, stories. All ages welcome. Thursday Volunteer Tax Prep Clinic – March from 6 - April 30 Tax Preparation Clinics will be held at 6:30 to the Boundary Women's Resource Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 8:30 pm 4 p.m., from March 6 to April 30. For All llevels l off scrapbookers b are welcome! information on eligibility or other quesSee in-store for details. tions, phone Lorraine at 250-442-0962 317 Market Ave or email Lorraine.Dick@gmail.com. 250-442-5633 •250-442-0897 ANKORS Mobile Needle Exchange – Friday, March 16 & 30 ANKORS Mobile Needle Exchange will Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Probe in Grand Forks March 16 and 30 from noon - 2 p.m.; gramme (HELP) and throughout the Boundary (Rock Creek to Christina The Grand Forks-Boundary Depot of the Canadian Red Lake) this same afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. To arrange Cross Health Equipment Loan Programme (HELP) is for an appointment and/or for more information call located in the lower level of the Boundary Hospital. We the ANKORS Needle Exchange at 1-800-421-2437 or are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. until cell phone: (250) 777-0733. 1 p.m. Referral from a health care provider is required St. Patrick's Day Tea, Bake Sale & Raffle – Saturday, before equipment is provided. Call 250-442-2608 for March 17 more information. Catholic Women's League is hosting a tea, bake sale Dinners at Home and raffle from 2 - 4 p.m. Raffle tickets $1; admission St. John’s UCW in partnership with Interior Health by donation. Door prize at the tea. Food Services provides a menu of 16 frozen meals that St. Patrick's Day Cookie Sale – Saturday, March 17 store in your freezer, to be reheated in a microwave or 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (2495 76th oven. Community seniors and caregivers and recently Ave). $17/box – lid must close when filled. At the door discharged patients benefit from these well-balanced receive a 12" pizza box (holds approximately 4-5 dozen nutritional meals. For information contact Gill Matthews cookies) and a latex glove. at 250-442-8783 or United Church office at 250-442Ostomy Support Group Meets – Monday, March 19 3311. The West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group will meet Every Monday at 2 p.m. at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia • Senior Centre Branch 68 is holding Crib at 1:30 p.m. Avenue, Trail. Guest Lesley Anderton will be speaking • “Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?” Al Anon and showing slides on her trip through the Northwest meets at 8 p.m. at the Catholic Church Rectory 7269 Passage. For further info, please call 250-368-9827 or - 9th St., Grand Forks. For information call Liz at 250250-365-6276. Habitat for Humanity meets – Tuesday, March 20 442-5654 or Lewis G. at 250-447-2668. Habitat for Humanity Boundary Society meets at 7 p.m. • Lawn Bowling - A Sport for Life, played at a casual at the Gospel Chapel, Grand Forks. level 6:30 p.m. (assembly 6:15 p.m.) Christina Lake. Spring Break Storytime at Christina Lake – WednesBowls available, everyone welcome. day, March 21 • Grand Forks Border Bruins Bingo held at the Curling Spring Break Storytime will be held at the Christina Rink. Early birds starts at 6:45 p.m. All proceeds to the Lake village at 11:15 a.m. All ages welcome. Border Bruin Junior B Hockey. Vision Board Workshop – Friday, March 23 • Drop-in carpet bowling is held at the Seniors’ Hall in This workshop is for teens, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Grand Forks City Park at 9:30 a.m. Grand Forks Public Library. A fun, interactive workshop • The CanCan Troupe practices from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at where you create a visual representation of how you the Anglican Church on 7th St. Contact Mona at 250want your future to look. This even tis free but pre442-2237 or Mel at 250-447-2614. registration is appreciated. • Boundary Stroke Recovery Club meets at 341 - 75th Benefit Night – Tuesday, March 27 Avenue, 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. For information call Ian The Omega Restaurant will donate a portion of its Taylor at 250-442-3545. foods sales (4 to 8 p.m.) to the Friends of the Grand • Figure Drawing/Painting Group meets 5:30-7:30 at Forks Public Library. Please come and join us to supGallery 2 (formerly Grand Forks Art Gallery). Artists port the library. bring their own materials. Easels available. Small Golf Privilege Club Membership Book donations collected to pay models. For information call The British Columbia Lung Association is offering Gallery 2 at 250-442-2211 or Nora at 250-442-3668.

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• Pickle Ball is held at the Hutton School gym from 6 to 9:30 p.m. $1 drop-in fee. (Also held Wednesays.) Contact 250-442-2604 for information. Everyone welcome. 3rd Monday Every Month • The monthly general meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion is held at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Lounge open daily at 2:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. • Blessings Boutique from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free lunch, Gospel Chapel. Contact Karen at 250-443-1295. Last Monday Every Month • Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Rock Creek Trading Post at 7 p.m. Come out and support activities for families! Every Tuesday • The Sunshine Quilters of Grand Forks meet at 9 a.m. at the Focus on Fibre building on Donaldson Drive. For more info call Rae at 250-442-3333.

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Rafﬂe Tickets $1 ~ Admission by donation Door prize at the tea • Scrabble at the Grand Forks Public Library from 1-3 p.m. • CAN/AM Women’s closed AA meetings, 11 a.m. to noon at the Anglican Church Basement. • Crib at the Legion Hall starts 6:30 p.m. sharp. • Grand Forks Air Cadets meet at the Legion from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This organization promotes leadership skills, camaraderie and working together as a team. New members always welcome. Join the fun. Contact Jim: 1-866-447-9307 or Janice 250-442-5732. • Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Drop-in 11:30 to 5:00. We provide referrals, library, information, social time for women and much more. For more info call 250-442-5212. • St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Boundary Branch meeting 7 p.m. at 8008 Donaldson Drive. • Grand Forks Bridge Club meets at Anglican Church at 7 p.m. for contract bridge. For info or reservations call Peter at 250-442-0681. • Grand Forks Pipes & Drums practices 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 101 at GFSS. Beginning and experienced pipers and drummers invited to join. Lessons by arrangement. Inquiries, please call 250-442-1249. • AA (open) meeting in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre, at 8 p.m. Contact 250-446-2249 or 442-0072. • Pioneer Girls/Girls in Action - Gospel Chapel 3:30-5 p.m. Contact Eileen Gobbett at 250-442-2417. • TOPS is the weight loss support group of choice for thousands. Join us and you will see why. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m.; meeting to follow, at the Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive, Room 302). Questions? Call Frances at 250-442-0638. • Community Learning Place – drop-in – from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. Come for help with reading, writing, basic computer, test preparation, citizenship study. Sponsored by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Grand Forks Library. • Kettle River Runners: your friendly Grand Forks running club meets for a group run every Tuesday throughout the fall and winter at 5 p.m. at the aquatic centre. Runs are generally 5 to 8 km in length, and the group splits into runners of similar ability. Further information about club events are posted on our web-

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Rates up at Hardy View CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Residents at Hardy View Lodge will feel more of a financial pinch due to an increase to residential care rates by the Ministry of Health. Based on the cost of living index, there will be an increase of $30 to $80 per month to offset the increased disposable income amount. According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, it noted that under a revised residential care rate structure, residential care client’s minimum disposable income amount would rise from $275 to $325. According to Karl Hardt, communication officer for the Interior Health Authority, there was an announcement by the Ministry of Health in December that guaranteed every residential care client is able to keep a certain amount of disposable income. Due to the increased income, there will also be a slight increase to residential care rates. “In December, the government announced

that the minimum monthly disposable income is going up by $50,” he said. “There is a maximum amount anyone would pay for residential care and if you make a lot more than that, you would keep it.” In the release, it stated, “Raising the minimum amount will allow low-income seniors to keep the new federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) increase, which was announced by the federal government in July 2011.” GIS is a federal program that provides additional money to low-income seniors. At the moment, clients pay up to 80 per cent of their after-tax income towards room and boarding costs. From there, clients were left with $275 for personal expenses. According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, the new residential room rates will range from $932 a month to a maximum of $3,022 – private care rates usually range from $4,000 to $5,000 per month. These rates took effect Feb. 1.

❚ ENVIRONMENT

City set to reduce carbon emission levels by 2020 CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

City staff have been working with the Carbon Neutral Kootenays Project to reduce the corporate carbon footprint in Grand Forks. The initiative began in 2008 and aims to reduce emission levels by 2020 to the levels established in 2007. When the project began, Grand Forks’ benchmark was 420 tonnes. Based on figures from 2010, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions now total around 330 tonnes. “We are now down to 330 tonnes,” explained Lynne Burch, the city’s chief administrative officer. “In our sustainability plan, our goal is to reduce our carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. We’re already down by 23 per cent, so we’ve done a huge bit since 2007.” City staff and council representation met in a workshop in January with facilitators from the Carbon Neutral Kootenays Project to discuss other methods of emission reduction. The ideas include the removal of the existing oil furnace at the Public Works Yard and replacing it with another source of heating. Patricia Dehnel, community energy planner for Carbon Neutral Kootenays Project, pointed out that Grand Forks is doing really well. “We were able to go into 19 of the local governments in our area and provide one-on-one carbon neutral planning workshops,” she said. “One thing that Grand Forks is doing really well is that of the 19 governments we’ve facilitated,

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Grand Forks is the third to take action to the council.” Dehnel stated that some changes Grand Forks has done include a monitoring program for fleet fuel consumption. “That way they can really see how each vehicle in their fleet is performing,” she explained. “If it’s consuming more fuel than usual to maintain the vehicle, it can be addressed. Of course, this saves the corporation money and GHG emissions.” Along with the monitoring program, Grand Forks has plans to conduct an energy audit on its existing facilities, including the wastewater treatment plan energy assessment. This will determine how much energy the wastewater energy plan is using and different methods to reduce energy consumption. “The great thing about reducing energy consumption is then you’re saving money, you’re not so dependent on energy and the price fluctuations,” stated Dehnel. “We’re about to have an energy increase in price, so the more efficient you can make the corporation, the better off you are.” She added she was inspired by what Grand Forks and the rest of the Kootenay communities have done. There are 35 local governments and First Nations that are working with in the Carbon Neutral Kootenays project. The project is being funded by the three Kootenay regional districts and plus Columbia Basin Trust.

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Yaky Jacquie’s Cafe to move despite stop-work order

The Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal is seeking a number of individuals to serve as members. The Tribunal is independent of government and hears appeals of most types of decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development under the employment and assistance program. The Tribunal also hears appeals of decisions made by the Ministry of Children and Family Development under the child care subsidy program. The Tribunal has developed a Candidate Training and Testing Package to enable members of the public to acquire and demonstrate the prescribed knowledge and skills. For further information regarding member qualiﬁcations and application details, visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/eaat or phone 1-866-557-0035.

A heartfelt message The Grand Forks Hotel has been a great loss to so many people. I can’t express how devastated my family and I are. I want to tell everyone about how thankful and grateful I am that I had the opportunity to own it. It has only been a year and a half, but I can tell you there are so many people that have helped us be successful!!! It was a lot of time and hard work spent just being able to purchase such a business, (thanks to Susan at Community Futures for believing in us and making it all possible) we had a lot of doubters at ¿rst that thought we were too young to be able to run such a business. Well I think we did ok, things were turning around, and we were exited about having a very successful summer this year. We also kept 14 people employed and 7 people with a home. This has been a tragedy for everyone in Grand Forks. We will mourn the loss for a very long time. The GF may be gone, but I know there are a lot of people who have a piece of it that will always be with them. We were a family.... and it was very a comfortable and welcoming environment. We all worked hard to turn the place around and I ¿rmly believe that we were doing just that. Ruthy, as a lot of people may know, has been at the Hotel for 19 years, the rest of my staff has been with me for most, if not all our time Bethy, Kimmy, Lorri, Kelly, Sandi, Brenda, Dave, Muriel, Calise, my mom Dorrie and Amanda, who had her ¿rst shift on the Tuesday. You all worked so hard, and I am happy to have had you all here. I can’t express enough how sorry I am that this happened, I wish I could turn back time. George, has lived there for 12 years. His life’s work, destroyed. Sparky, who we gave a home and made sure he was fed everyday, he is always helpful and will do whatever task you ask him to. I thank all of our community for helping them get what they need, and for all the much needed support in the future. Not only were there staff members on the books, I also had great people working off the books as well. Gord who was always there, making sure the customers were taken care of, and keeping the outside sidewalk presentable, Patrick, our plumber, who helped us with any leak at any time you could imagine, John, plowing all our snow, Dick for all his help in many areas. These were just a few people who played a role in our success, not only with a job to do, but with a lot of advice and great stories as well. Lisa who started the meat draw which was a big success. I would like to thank Mabel for teaching me how to make the Russian food; I will always have that with me. For all of our daily customers we will miss seeing you. I wish I could name you all (but you probably prefer I don’t anyway lol) you were all smiling, keeping me in the groove with what we could do to make it better and made it a joy to be there everyday. We were all friends, in a very social and comfortable atmosphere. It’s amazing how much work it takes in a day and I don’t know what I would have done with out everyone’s help. I want to thank you for all of the advice, the morning chitchat and comedy morning, noon and night. We had 2 families, one in the restaurant, and also in the Pub. We were welcomed by you all and have learned a lot and I want everyone to know how much you have been appreciated. You were all so encouraging and positive. There was so much support for us to succeed. We tried to help as many people as possible. Unfortunately we lost both fundraisers, the meat draw, which was going to the Grand Forks Figure Skating Club, and Borscht 4 Kids Day funds to go to Boundary Soccer. We will be working on getting the funds together to give to those clubs. The Grand Forks Hotel is also sentimental to us, as some people know this is where Troy and I met 14 years ago. Who knew we would own it someday! This was also the reasoning we didn’t think twice about taking it on. The Grand Forks Hotel was a different kind of place, special really, I don’t know of many businesses where everyone is so comfortable with each other, we tried to make it feel like home to so many people. No matter what happens, The Grand Forks Hotel can never be replaced, but always remembered. I can only hope that we made everyone’s experience as memorable as you all have made it for us.

Mandy, Troy, Jenna and Carter “No Worries”

Jacquie Wolfe, owner of Yaky Jacquie’s Café, plans to move to the new location by the end of March. CASSANDRA CHIN PHOTO

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Yaky Jacquie’s Café plans to move into a new location by the end of next month despite a stopwork order. The new location, on 334 Market Avenue, was chosen due to its bigger space back in July 2011, but there has been no progress in its renovations. Owner Jacquie Wolf stated the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) requires her to hire an engineer and architect to complete the work. “The building inspector has been making demands on us and not wanting to talk to us,” she explained. “But now it’s getting a little bit ridiculous because it’s been a long time and we’re not doing any major renovations.” Wolfe stated nothing would be done structurally, except painting and installing the regulation exhaust fan, which will go through the ceiling and out through the wall. The latest request from the RDKB building and plumbing official Ken Wagner is to fireproof the cold storage room. Wagner explained that building permits are required prior to construction. “What they’re planning to do is move their restaurant into an office space, which is considered an occupancy classification change,” he said. “They need a building permit for that because they’re still working on the drawings. The architect is working on that with them, but they do

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not have the engineers required yet. We don’t have the documentations of what they plan to do there.” It takes 10 days to get a permit through Grand Forks City Hall once RDKB has all the documentation, stated Wagner. Should work continue despite the work stop order, Wagner pointed out he would then order a court injunction. “We’ve been trying to do everything he has asked, but now it’s gotten to the point where there are so many things that are costing so much money for a small business,” stated Wolfe. “That’s what has been happening to other businesses in town. So we’re fighting but we’re not getting anywhere.” Wolfe pointed out that the move is expected to occur by the end of March and it will be a large event. “When we move, it’s going to be a big thing because the customers are going to pick up a chair and walk down the street with it,” she added. “We’re so busy in here now and we don’t have room.” Wolfe stated Yaky Jacquie’s Café has been in business for roughly three years and has support from the community. “The way that the community is behind us unbelievable,” she concluded. “We really need to bring businesses into this town but if this is what’s happening, it’s not going to happen. The town is dying instead of growing and bureaucracy is making it so difficult to grow, which is a problem.”

The Canadian Union of Public Employees wishes to thank the parents, kids and other Boundary residents who participated in the Solidarity Rallies held in Midway and Grand Forks on March 6, 2012.

We also wish to thank the following organizations W who helped make both rallies a success: City of Grand Forks RCMP – Midway Detachment • RCMP – Grand Forks Detachment CUPE members of School District 51 CUPE members of the City of Grand Forks CUPE members of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Boundary District Teachers’ Association members Hospital Employees Union members Government Employees Union members Health Sciences Association members Canadian Union of Postal Workers members Canadian Staff Union Members The Gazette and Boundary Creek Times Did we miss you? Our deepest apologies, and thanks for your support!

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would like to congratulate their employees on 1 year with no lost-time accidents!

Safety matters to all of us

Day shift sawmill from left to right: Steve Faminoff, Dan Blaine, Mel Plotnikoff, Vern Todoruk, Devon Hallstrom, Mike Ogloff, Mark Dorling, Ken Chernoff, Barry Savitskoff, Larry Kurnoff, Jaseon Laudrum, Jack Savitskoff, Ron Meyer, Darrell Cox, Bruce Mark, Al Donovan, Gord Hughes, Jack Konken, Stu Hart, Clean up crew from Dan Makortoff, Ashok Pathak, Fred Klassen, Shane Gorman and Garry Baker. left: Chris Astofooroff, Dwayne Jacob and Bulibuli Bully.

Weekend maintenance from left to right: Mike Lucke, Dennis Lapoint, Randy Kohn, Steve Chernoff and Dan Murphy.

Woods and ofďŹ ce staff from left: Loreen Hodgkinson, Cherie Logan, Melissa Macleod, Tyler Hodgkinson, Aaron Gunther, Ron Vautour, Doug Noren and Randy Waterous.

Day shift maintenance: John Maximenko, Bruce Hawes, Ken Ludwar, Frank Usselman and Josh Plotnikoff.

Sawmill second shift: Chester Wiebe, Rick Rougeau, Jack Windross (hidden), Bill Sukoveoff, Joe Klassen, Rod Savitskoff, Brad Siemens, Gurmel Gill, Steve Biglow, Rick ProďŹ li, Egilio Federico, Mike Paradowski, Dave Russell, Mike Venus, Jack Kinakin, Walter Horkoff and Larry Ogloff.

Graveyard maintenance crew from left to right: Mike Lucke, Vince Burroughs and Frank Usselman. Missing Craig Kisselbach

Safety committee from left: Paul Kazakoff, Al Jmayoff, Gord Hughes, Craig MacLellan, Ken Makortoff, Ashok Pathak, Mike Van Ek, Don Johnson, Ken Ludwar and Pam Kennedy.

Planer shipping crew from left: Leonard Savitskoff, Kevin Derhousoff, Eric Metcalfe, Neil Semenoff, Clint Bell, Paul Kazakoff, Cecil Konkin, Vince Jones, Nirmal Sibat, Pamela Kennedy, Mike Voiken, Bob McDonald, Mike Northcott, Paul Horkoff, Trevor Kienas, Oscar Piro, Leonard Verigin, Yves Gosselin, Steve Horvath, and Bill Zarubin. Missing From photo are Aaron McFarland, Balbir Saini and Ed Trainer.

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Thank You I would just like to thank my regular customers from the G.F. Hotel for the fun and laughter we had in the afternoons. I am sure I will see you around town.

Cheers

Kim

GFSS Grad Fundraiser FFlowering lowering Hanging Hanging Baskets Grown Locally by Avalon Gardens

Colour choices available See your local grad for an order form for more details or phone Sheryl Williams at 250.442.0235 Fundraiser ends April 19th

Weekly Sunday

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March 18th: Sheppards Pie with trimmings advance tickets are $10.00, available at the bar For further info, please call 250-442-0370 and leave a message

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NEWS ❚ GRAND FORKS HOTEL

Hotel resident “Sparky” saves the day CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Jeffery “Spark plug” Thomas has lived in Grand Forks since 1975, but took up residency at the Grand Forks Hotel for the last two years. “It was my second Christmas there,” he stated. “Mandy and Troy (the owners) looked after me and helped me with clothes and everything.” Around the hotel, Thomas helped the owners take the garbage out and completed little jobs for them. “I’d do all I could; I miss it. I’d go for breakfast every morning and have my eggs and juice,” Thomas stated. In the early morning of March 7, Thomas woke up to the shrill sound of an alarm blaring. As the alarm continued to beep from the bar, Thomas went downstairs to determine what had set it off. When he noticed the smoke trailing up the stairwell, he began banging on his neighbours’ doors to get everybody out. “Everybody got out OK and we all stood outside where the parking lot was and watched (the Grand Forks Hotel)

Jeffery “Spark plug” Thomas

go,” Thomas said. “ The fire started outside near the patio, went up the wall, and busted out a window. It took a while for the hotel to actually catch on fire.” The fire ended up destroying the historic Grand Forks Hotel, while another damaged the Winnipeg Hotel down Central Avenue. Thomas recalled how the fire slowly gave way and consumed the Grand Forks Hotel, Grand Forks Fire Rescue battled to contain the fire at the

Winnipeg. By the time they were notified of the second fire, all the fire department could do was contain it, he stated. In his room, Thomas had a collection of prized radios from the Second World War. “All of them burned up and they’re not replaceable. All my pictures are gone and everything else I owned,” he added. “Everybody seems to be OK. They’re all in motels and I see them around town.” Of the damaged building, Thomas hopes that it will be rebuilt. “I loved the building. It was always my watering hole and it was where I’d go,” he concluded. “Everybody would go to the restaurant at six in the morning for breakfast and Russian food. It was a friendly gathering place.” Thomas is still figuring out what his next steps are, but he stated he would take them one by one. “He knocked on everybody’s door and got everybody out. If it hadn’t been for him, we would’ve had some bodies,” stated Jane Pring, Emergency Social Services Director of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. “He’s the hero of the night.”

❚ LIBRARY

Library sees e-book circulation up in 2011 KARL YU Gazette Editor

The Grand Forks Public Library Association held its annual general meeting last Wednesday and revenue was up and so were the number e-books taken out. According to statement of operations provided at the meeting, revenue for 2011 totalled $399,911, which was up from $380,182 in 2010 but that was only due to a $35,000 reserve fund transfer. The library saw a marked improvement in the number of e-books taken out, which according to the annual report, was 527 in 2011. “Overall, we actually saw the greatest increase in e-books, which I think is pretty much standard for libraries across Canada and the United States,”

explained Library Director Heather Buzzell. “Our own numbers jumped from around 61 to over 500.” Also, 3,848 items were added to the library’s collection while the number of items circulated totalled 89,801, a seven per cent increase from 2010. The Grand Forks and District Public Library saw 555 new members and offered 227 programs to people of all ages, including Fabulous Fridays, Family Games Night and the Summer Reading Club. Expenditures in 2011 totalled $381,344, up from $369,169 in 2010. “We’re struggling with our financial issues, we’re struggling with a lot of issues that effect this library but I have every faith in our abilities to overcome each and every one of them,” explained Library Board Chair Ted Invictus. “There are also the opportunities of

this board finding new funding to be able to assist this library to deliver the services required. Whether it’s from our current funders or ones we haven’t found yet, our job is to provide some way for this library to continue to exist and thrive.” Buzzell said that a major project that the library undertook in 2011 was the pilot project, which sees the library setting up shop at the coffee shop at Christina Lake Village – the project will continue until June when a decision will be made as to whether it will continue. “So far we’ve seen a very good uptake in it,” Buzzell said. “It has been quieter over the winter months but people who use the service use it a lot.” Bob Peters and Nigel James joined the board as new members – new positions will be revealed at a March 21 meeting.

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COMMUNITY â?&#x161; PAPAPALOOZA

Four Papalooza Clinics this year the Boundary There will be two clinics for alternative pap smears during April and two in October. Submitted

Options for Sexual Health (Opt) is pleased to announce that they will be holding four Papalooza Clinics this year in the Boundary. These clinics have been made possible by a grant that Opt has received from the Phoenix Foundation. The grant will provide one clinic in the spring and one in the fall for both Grand Forks and Midway. These clinics provide women with another alternative setting in which to have their pap smears done. They are staffed by local nurses that have been trained in female reproductive health and pap smears, which allow women the option of a female practitioner. Papalooza clinics in 2011 saw over 40 women visits and were a great success. The 2011 Canadian Cancer Statistics state, â&#x20AC;&#x153;an estimated 1,300 new cases of cervical cancer will have been diagnosed in 2011.â&#x20AC;? We know that cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the virus is usually

transmitted by sexual contact. Over 75 per cent of women will be exposed to HPV, however only a small fraction will develop pre-cancer (cervical dysplasia). Regular pap testing can pick up pre-cancerous changes that can be treated before becoming cancer. Women and young men may want to consider vaccination to help prevent HPV and its complications. For more information go to www.hpvinfo.ca or talk with your physician, public health or Opt nurse. How do I know if I need a pap test? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three years after onset of sexual activity or at 21 years of age (whichever comes first). â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repeat smear every year for three years and if normal, every two years after that. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stop screening after 69 years if three normal pap smears in last 10 years and no other significant history. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Women who have had a hysterectomy should consult with their regular physician. Most women when asked why they have regular pap

smears reply, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for my children, husband, my family and friends.â&#x20AC;? Women need to take responsibility for their own health and the Papalooza clinics that are available this year are one way to do that. Spring Clinics Saturday, April 14 at the Opt Clinic in Grand Forks Sunday, April 15 at the Opt Clinic in Midway Fall Clinics Saturday, October 13 at the Opt Clinic in Grand Forks Sunday, October 14 at the Opt Clinic in Midway Grand Forks appointments call 250-443-1428 and leave message. Midway appointments call 250-449-2887 and leave message. Opt thanks Dr. Sebastian and Dr. Ooi for donation of clinic space for the Papalooza clinics.

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COMMUNITY

Boundary Girls Fastpitch Association (BGFA) 2012 Softball/Fastpitch Registration Wed. Mar. 14 4:00 – 6:00 pm Arena Viewing Room OR pick up a form at Recreation ofﬁce & mail to: 8057 McCallum View Dr. GF BC V0H 1H2 Early-bird discount until Mar. 25th · call Lee-Anna ~ (250) 442-5502 / 442-7221

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March 27, 2012

The Omega Restaurant from 4:00 pm will donate a portion of its food sales to the

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

Alex Atamanenko, MP and his Special Guests invite you to an evening of lively discussion about the barriers and challenges facing farmers and eaters in the worldwide battle to achieve….

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

Above: Women nominated Women in the Boundary area celebrated their for their contributions as achievements and contributions to the commuan Outstanding Comnity on International Women’s Day on March 8. munity Leader, InspirRecognition was delivered at a ceremony at ing Senior, Outstanding the Midway Community Centre. Women in Business and Outstanding Community Leader as a Healthy Role Model. Vivien Browne Left: The centre piece on Cindy Alblas the tables were created by Deborah Baker the Christina Lake Girl Christy Luke Guides (below). CASSANDRA CHIN PHOTOS

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Inspiring Senior: Vivien Browne Outstanding Woman in Business Jackie Metcalfe Inspiring Friend Della Mallette Brenda LaCroix Barb Puskeppelies Joan Holmes Karren Donald Kate Rennette

Colleen Ross, Policy Vice President Canada’s National Farmers Union Coleen is also a strong partner to the global Via Campesina movement of small farmers fighting giant corporations for the right to determine their own food policies. Hear her stories about how this worldwide struggle reaches into our own communities.

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Movie review: Help yourself to The Help LIZ MARTIN Submitted

Hello movie lovers, first of all I would like to thank the Grand Forks Gazette for allowing me to continue with my movie reviews in the newspaper. My first review is about a wonderful movie called The Help. This movie will be well known to Academy Award watchers as one of the actresses (Octavia Spencer)

what their lives are like. Many horror stories abound, so when the book eventually goes to print, the town’s name is not mentioned. Some very juicy roles appear in the film, one played by Ron Howard’s daughter (Bryce Dallas Howard) and she is most convincing. I have always thought racism to be very ugly and this film just cements that notion, but it also gives great hope that things can improve. As the mother of our

won an Oscar for best supporting actress and she really deserved it. This movie is about a forward-thinking young journalist Skeeter Phelan, played by Emma Stone, who wishes to write a book from a maid’s perspective. The movie takes place in Jackson, Miss. in the ‘60s so of course, this kind of thing does not go down well with so many of the other residents. The protagonist interviews maids about

protagonist Charlotte Phelan (Allison Janney) says, “Courage sometimes misses a generation.” This being said in a very moving scene where Charlotte, who has been very racist herself, is so proud of her daughter for being different. I would advise one and all to take in this movie and there are many copies in our wonderful video store, so there is no excuse.

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COMMUNITY ❚ SENIOR’S HOUSING

Christina Lake closer to getting senior’s housing CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

After five years, Christina Lake is one step closer to getting a senior’s housing complex built near the Christina Living Arts and Welcome Centre. The Christina Lake Senior’s Housing Society plans to buy the land across from the Welcome Centre and lease the land to homeowners. Marion Beattie, president of Christina Lake Seniors’ Housing Society, noted that the complex would be comprised of modular homes, which are cheaper to buy. “There are some (modular retailers) around, including some in Castlegar and some in Kelowna,” Beattie said. “They’re really, really nice because I went around and toured some of them. It’s just so different from what used to look like a trailer.” The housing society will buy the land

and residents will choose their own houses and purchase them. Since the land will be leased, residents will be paying a monthly lease fee on the land. Beattie stated there would be workshops for residents at the complex, such as woodworking and quilting, as well as a community garden. The location of the complex is also close to the grocery store and local facilities and is an ideal opportunity to buy a retirement home that’s on the Lake. Originally slated to be located on Santa Rosa Road, the location changed once the society found out about the decision to build the Christina Living Arts and Welcome Centre. “We discovered that the welcome centre was built and they also had a sewage system built there,” explained Beattie. “We decided to see if we could get the

senior’s housing complex down there.” Beattie refers to the Solar Aquatics System that was built beside the welcome centre and naturally filters the Centre’s wastewater. Since the welcome centre had to go through similar hoops while being built, the housing society felt some of the hoops had been passed, she pointed out. “I just finished putting ads in the paper for a community response and then we have to do soil testing,” Beattie stated of the final process. “From there, we should be given an OK unless there are some serious objections from the ad in the paper.” Beattie stated waiting for the comments can take up to 140 days, but it can be less. Soil testing is required because a sawmill was previously located nearby and sawdust was dumped there regularly. “The welcome centre seems to be fine and they appeared to have gone through

that just fine, so we’re hoping they’ll do the same,” she said. “After the soil testing, we’ll find out the price of the property. If the price of the property is humongous, then we’ll have to relook at the whole thing.” Beattie is optimistic with the plans because there was a study six or seven years ago asking residents of the Lake whether there was interest for a senior housing complex and it received a positive response. “We hope that those people are still here,” she said. “If there isn’t any interest from the ad, we may have to abandon it too but I’m hoping a lot of the people who were interested in the first place are still interested.” Beattie stated they would know more within three to four months. For more information, contact Beattie at 250-447-6552.

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

BCTF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

FACT

The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualiﬁcations must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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Masks up at the Gallery Gallery 2’s Masquerade Ball had residents in Grand Forks costumed up with masks and gowns, and dancing to music performed by Mad Dog 20/20. Above: Donna Robinson and Valerie Sutherland don their masks. Top Right: Fil and Karen Mauro dressed in hand sewn Venetian attire for Gallery 2’s Masquerade Ball. Bottom Right: Andrea Kilpatrick, Dawsha Hunt and Marilyn Barrand. CASSANDRA CHIN PHOTO

Talent in support of the community Holly Hume performed at the Community Futures Boundary Youth Success program’s Bake Sale and Talent show at Studio B last Thursday. The event benefitted Grand Forks Secondary School’s Class of ’12, the Blessings Boutique and the Boundary Humane Society. MORGAN ODLAND PHOTO

Pirates ahoy at storytime Lizanne Eastwood reads Melinda Long’s How I became a Pirate, to Fiona McBride (left) and Noah Poste at Preschool Storytime at the Grand Forks and District Public Library on Friday.

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Progressives • Bi-focals • Tri-Focals Single Vision • Coatings • Transitions From L to R April Stein (Unifab), Irene Perepolkin ( Area D), Chris Devries (Roxul West,) Don Colclough ( Redi Electric). Missing in photo Bob Morton (architect).

On February 25th Phoenix Mountain had a Grand Opening of our newly energy upgraded and renovated Lodge. We send out a big THANK YOU to RDKB Area “D” Gas tax rebate program, Roxul West, Unifab Industries, Bob Morton and Redi Electric Ltd for their support of this project.

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❚ EARTH HOUR

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FortisBC’s 2012 Earth Hour Community Challenge will be held on March 31 at 8:30 p.m., where it is encouraging people to turn off the lights for one hour. FortisBC’s challenge hopes to encourage residents of British Columbia turn off all non-essential lighting, appliances and electronics. “It’s a fun way to join with over a billion people around the world show you care about the amount of electricity you use every hour, every day,” explained Nicole Bogdanovic, communications specialist with FortisBC. “We are currently reaching out to businesses to see if they will turn off for Earth Hour or, if they are open during that period, provide an Earth Hour experience for customers.” With FortisBC’s Community Challenge, the community with the highest rate of participation will win the Earth Hour Community Challenge and bragging rights. A non-profit organization will also receive an energy savings upgrade valued up to $5,000. In Grand Forks, the Sunshine Valley Child Care Society is in the running for this year’s energy savings upgrade. To win, the non-profit organization relies on pledges from residents in the community. The highest rate of participation is the number of people in a community taking the pledge compared with its 2006 census

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criteria to help consumers self-evaluate possible defects the minimum required performance of new homes more than 200 performance guidelines possible defects in 15 major construction categories, and the most common defect claims.

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population. According to FortisBC, individuals who want to participate in the Earth Hour can sign up on fortisbc.com and be entered to win a weekend at Manteo Resort in Kelowna. “I think it’s a good awareness piece so people are aware of turning off the lights when you can and just saving energy and your own dollars too,” stated Sunshine Valley Child Care Society Executive Director Fatima Faria. “We’ve put up the posters and talked to the children during circle time to bring about that awareness.” Posters provided by FortisBC and teachers discuss energy savings and reducing what we use, added Faria. This is the second year Sunshine Valley Child Care Society has been asked to be a participant by FortisBC. Organizations are selected by polls, stated Bogdanovic. “We polled community leaders, FortisBC employees and local governments and then reached out to the organizations to see if they were interested in participating,” she added. “We welcome participating businesses to contact us and we can provide them with promotional items and list them on our website as an Earth Hour Hot Spot in their community.” Earth Hour began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia with 2.2 million homes and businesses turning their lights off for one hour. In 2012, it is expected that more than 135 countries will turn off their lights. To participate, visit fortisbc.com/earthhour

New Residential Construction Guide Benefits Homeowners and Builders A Sunshine Award Homeowners have a new tool at their fingertipss to help them better understand how warranty providers evaluate claims for possible design, labour or material defects in new homes. The Residential Construction Performance Guide is the newest online resource available on the provincial Homeowner Protection Office website at www.hpo.bc.ca. It explains how homes covered by home warranty insurance should perform. Every new home built for sale by a licensed residential builder in B.C. is protected by mandatory third-party home warranty insurance. It’s the strongest system of construction defect insurance in Canada. “For most consumers, buying a new home is one of the largest financial investments they will make. So it’s essential that homebuyers can make that investment with confidence, knowing that they will not be faced with additional expenses to repair defects after they move in,” said Tony Gioventu, executive director of the Condominium Home Owners’ Association and an advocate for consumer protection. This simple, practical guide is easy to use. It outlines more than 200 possible defects that are searchable online. This includes the most common defect claims that might be submitted under a home warranty insurance policy – from windows that malfunction, to driveway or interior concrete floors that have cracked, to siding that has buckled. Designed primarily for conventional low-rise, wood-frame homes, the guide also provides some helpful guidelines for the common property of multi-unit buildings. Builders can also use the guide to help ensure that they deliver high performance homes.

is presented to: Our community, for their donations of food and clothing in aid of those who lost their personal belongings in the recent ﬁre. – from Whispers of Hope

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Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $8,000/$5,500/$5,500, customer cash of $750, freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,500/$1,600 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 4.99%/5.99%/5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L/2011 Ranger Super Cab Sport 4X2/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. 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Sowing the seeds

With the mercury rising on thermometers (as of this past weekend) it was time for the annual Seedy Saturday Seed Share and Exchange. It is a collaborative event between the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society and the Boundary Organic Producers Association. Left picture (Front from left) Nancy Nikolai, Lorraine Dick and Sheila Dobie. Back from left: Roly Russell, Karl Lilgert, Tim Carson and Ralph Bluthenthal. Right picture: Ann Wallace (left) takes a look at what Annemarie Berryman has to offer. KARL YU PHOTOS

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Love and Sugar leads to exercise KIM JOHNSON Grand Forks Recreation

March is Nutrition month, encouraging each of us to take a look at what and how we feed our bodies. But equally as important – and in combination with healthy eating – daily exercise does the body good. Consider exercise as a food group in your diet. Regular exercise may even motivate you to make healthier food choices. Find something active you can do every day for at least thirty minutes. Walking is cheap and can be done just about anywhere at any time. Take a walk on your lunch break or walk around the block during commercial breaks when you’re watching TV. If you are interested in walking for your health but need the added support of others to get motivated, the Love and Sugar Walking group might be just what you need. The walking program has been on a winter break but is ready to get going again. If you are interested in participating in the Love and Sugar Walking group this spring, give Grand Forks Recreation (GFREC) a call for details. *** Spring break starts next week and with that means no school. Children are home for the next two weeks and as parents, you’re probably wondering what to do with the kids to keep them busy and happy. GFREC wants to remind all parents that the aquatic centre is a great place to bring the kids for active fun. The pool will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

and Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The evening hours are Monday to Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are 1 to 5 p.m. *** The aquatic centre is offering Red Cross swim lessons during the second week of spring break, March 26 to 30. Levels 1 to 10 are provided and take place Monday to Friday between 1 and 5 p.m. The format is the same as our summer lesson sets, providing opportunity for completion of a swim level in one week’s time. Registration is being taken until March 19. *** The arena is also open through spring break and the whole family can enjoy loonie/toonie skating on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. and Fridays from 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. and regular public skating is held on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. *** If you have a hockey player in the house, bring them out to kids drop-in hockey on Fridays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. They must be fully geared to take part in this one-hour session. *** Phoenix Ski Hill will be open for business throughout spring break, Friday to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take advantage of the great conditions and spend some time spring skiing on the hill. For information give us a call at 250-442-2202 or email us at gfplay@rdkb.com. You can also visit our website at www.rdkb.com to view the March flyer.

Like father, like son Bujor Tanasescu (left) does battle, figuratively speaking, against son Vlad in a game of chess. Grand Forks has a chess club, which meets every Saturday at the Grand Forks and District Public Library between 2 and 5 p.m. See the West Kootenay Advertiser for full story. KARL YU PHOTO

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Older siblings are welcome to attend their own “Big Kids” program (ages 6 - 8) at the same time For more information call the Glanville Centre: 250-442-2267 Success By 6 supports parents and communities in creating healthy, nurturing environments for our youngest children, so that by age 6, they are physically, socially, and emotionally ready to succeed in school. The goal of Success By 6 is to better the lives of our Boundary area children in our families and enhancing our communities.

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The Grand Forks Atom B hockey team performed admirably, going 4-0-1 in the playoffs the weekend of March 3 in Kaslo, B.C. While the team fell a little short in the final, Head Coach Craig MacLellan is still happy with the team’s effort. Besides a 4-3 OT loss to Kaslo in the final, the team beat the Castlegar 2 team 1-0, Beaver Valley 2-1, the Castlegar 1 team 6-4 and managed to beat Beaver Valley a second time 4-1. “The kids just played their hearts out, it was awesome. I was so proud of them in Kaslo. They played their hearts out and unfortunately we fell a little bit short in the final but they deserved to win,” MacLellan said. The team is co-ed and a number of female players stepped up in the playoffs, according to MacLellan. “Savannah Menzies and Emily Stewart, who joined us at Christmas time, both managed to get their first goals in Kaslo, so it was pretty exciting for them,” the coach said. For player Kieran Nordman the playoffs were exciting. “At the playoffs we did really well. Our coach made us work hard and it really worked and everyone on our team wanted the puck,” said Nordman. “We passed it a lot and we did great.” The team was in Cranbrook for a tournament this past weekend and despite almost taking it all last week, the coach said this weekend was more about having fun and it might be a chance for some players to get some more experience. “Most of my team is able to go but unfortunately there are some players that aren’t able to go but we are going to take a few senior novice players that are going to be playing Atom next year and they’re going to fill our roster,” explained MacLellan. “There’s no pressure and obviously, if we can do well it’s great but there are no expectations.”

Top: Members of Grand Forks’ Atom B hockey team. From left: Emily Stewart, Lydia MacLellan, Emily Jourdin, Hanna Kiselbach, Meagan Gorman and Savannah Menzies. Bottom: Levi Weiberg listens intently at practice last week at Grand Forks Arena.

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NHL Hockey Pool STANDINGS Rank

1 2 3 4 5 T6 T6 8 9 10 11 T12 T12 14 15 16 T17 T17 T19 T19 21 22 23 24 T25 T25 T27 T27 29 T30

Team

The Painter Manager of the Year Drakedehtoya LenSav 94 Teepa Top Dogs Moth #4 51576 RRRZZ03 Mutts Monsters The Grandkids Mama Hockey Fan Kaylee Jewels 77 Black Mambas 2 Girls, 1 Puck Limmik Head Shots Jinglenuts Pickem Bad The Trekkers The Bears Islanders Rule JR3 Golden Girls Vancouver Thanksgiving Turkey Rocket 22 Spoilers She Shoots She Scores

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1111 1073 1063 1050 1046 1043 1043 1033 1028 1027 1026 1025 1025 1023 1019 1018 1017 1017 1016 1016 1014 1013 1012 1010 1007 1007 1004 1004 1003 1001

T30 32 33 T34 T34 T36 T36 38 T39 T39 T39 42 43 44 45 46 T47 T47 T47 T50 T50 52 53 54 T55 T55 T55 T58 T58 T60

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Senior Moment #1 Vintage Cooper Rooster’s Raves i Rock 88 Gran’s All Stars 3pucksrus Dunner JR2 Flyer 74 Boilers Moth #2 Moth #3 Weezie’s Winners Flubby McDubbs Myncaster Ice Russian Renegades Just Flying Flower One JD Hot Picks 1 Racetrak Rockers Aquaris Han102 Amigo 07 The 3-A-Remo’s Pidd’s Pros Hoot Kokanee Kids Rally Snowball Leafs Rossio3

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1001 1000 998 997 997 996 996 995 993 993 993 992 991 988 987 986 985 985 985 982 982 980 979 975 973 973 973 971 971 970

T60 62 63 64 65 T66 T66 68 T69 T69 T69 72 T73 T73 T73 76 T77 T77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 T86 T86 88 89 90

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243637 The Top Producers The Turkeys Boston Champs 2011 Holden Hockeyboy2 H. Sedin Is King Blue Moon BD Kootenay 1 Davpar Julipers Hockey Van Winner Mrs. Doubtﬁre Canuckles #2 Clyde’s Pub Senior Moment #2 Flo Scores The Bruinettes Five Hole House League Az Is Kenny 77 Hockeyboy Trina Dunbarge Short-of-Super The Buds Moogieman

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970 969 966 964 963 961 961 960 959 959 959 955 954 954 954 952 951 951 950 949 947 945 942 941 939 937 937 936 933 932

91 92 T93 T93 95 96 97 T98 T98 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 T107 T107 109 110 111 T112 T112 114 115 116 117 T118 T118 120

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Danny’s Boys Candy Maktak Goin’ For It Hockey Mom GoGo Toilers Hawk Chatter Krunch Hanson Who Knew Thundercats Sand Baggers Flyers 73 Moth #1 Lissy Amigo 08 Mutts Monsters 2 The Lynch Team Kid Claw Dozer JRI Dozer2 American Express Wings Gladiskaters Stick Boys Rockets12 Danmak

Total

930 929 927 927 926 925 924 923 923 920 919 918 917 914 912 908 906 906 905 902 898 896 896 893 891 883 875 872 872 839

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The Boundary Youth Soccer Association is kicking it up into high gear as the season draws closer. Registration is open to youth from ages four to 14, with the season beginning on April 15. “Teams are starting to fill up so if people are hoping to play where they want to play, they need to get online and sign up,” said Jeff Olsen, president of the association. “We’re probably 3/4 registered right now.” Olsen stated there is no limit on the number of kids that can register, but if you sign up too late, you may not be able to play in the team you want. “If you live in Grand Forks, we may tell you the only place we can put you is in Christina Lake because we have to have the coaches and teams organized,” he said. In order to guarantee a spot on a team and not be on the waitlist, the earlier one signs up, the better. “There’s no real deadline because if somebody calls up in the middle of May and wants to play soccer, we’ll see if there’s a spot,” Olsen added. “But in order to be guaranteed a spot on the team, we’re not going to overload the team, so there might be a waitlist. If you register three weeks from now and hope to

play soccer within that week, you may have to wait.” Olsen pointed out that all registration forms can be found online at boundaryyouthsoccer.com. “We’re good to go this season with coaches,” he added. “We have 47 coaches coming in this (past) weekend and we have 29 teams this season at this point.” Last season, the association had difficulties finding enough volunteers to help coach the teams. In the end, the teams were still functioning when several parents stepped up to the plate. “This year we’re hoping to run a program called Kicks for Kids,” Olsen explained. “During our game days, we’re going to set up a field with balls and a net and have a coach there. It’s for two and threeyear-olds who want to come out and give it a try. It’s to give them an introduction to the game.” Last season, which ran from April to October, had 307 registered youth with 494 scheduled games in total. Volunteers, including coaches, board of directors, referees and helpers, logged over 8,000 hours. The youth soccer players collectively spent 13,000 hours on the field. For more information, or to register, visit boundaryyouthsoccer.com.

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Kettle River drops on list but still endangered OUTDOOR RECREATION COUNCIL OF B.C. Submitted

A remote wilderness landscape widely known as “the Sacred Headwaters”, as well as the Kokish River on Vancouver Island have jointly topped British Columbia’s most endangered rivers list for 2012. The accompanying report also outlines several key river issues that must be addressed. The Sacred Headwaters is a historic reference used by the Iskut First Nation to describe the area that nurtures the source not only of the Skeena but also the Nass and Stikine, all great salmon-bearing rivers. Located on the southern edge of B.C.’s Spatsizi wilderness, the sacred headwaters is home to an abundance of wildlife, including caribou, stone sheep, grizzly bears and wolves. To many, this area is the “Serengeti of Canada” said Mark Angelo, River’s Chair of the Outdoor Recreation Council. Yet, the sacred headwaters is also the site of several major industrial developments, the most noteworthy being Shell Canada’s proposal to extract coal bed methane gas, a highly invasive process that would compromise the biological richness of the great rivers that flow from this area. If approved, a maze of wellheads, roads and pipelines would spread across the proponent’s 400,000-hectare tenure. Given the intensity of such development, concerns include the likelihood of altered drainage patterns and increased siltation. Vast amounts of wastewater, high in salts and heavy metals, may also be generated in the extraction process. Current plans call for re-injecting this polluted water back into the ground but this is an untested method that could contaminate groundwater aquifers linked to surface flows. While there is a temporary moratorium on coalbed methane development in the sacred headwaters, it is set to expire in Dec. 2012, at which point development could proceed. “There is widespread support for making this moratorium permanent, which would do much to protect the legacy of the great wild rivers that flow from this area”, said Angelo, who is both an Order of Canada and Order of BC recipient. “The multiple threats confronting this area highlight the need to be more proactive in protecting our great northern salmon rivers”, he added. In a tie for the top spot is the Kokish River, located on northeastern Vancouver Island about 50 km southeast of Port Hardy. “While just a fraction of the size and scale of the much larger sacred headwaters area, the Kokish illustrates

The Kettle River is 2012’s fourth most endangered river in B.C. according to the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. KARL YU PHOTO

the fact that many small, remote and highly productive streams also face serious risks”, said Angelo. In the case of the Kokish, it faces the prospect of a controversial 45 MW independent power project that, in the view of many, would seriously threaten the survival of its salmon runs. “There is particular concern about a rare population of summer-run steelhead, a species that is becoming increasingly rare on Vancouver Island streams”, added Angelo. Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) staff have publicly expressed their concern about the project and the uncertainty to which its impacts can be mitigated. As a result, they have not yet signed off on this project in spite of the Province already approving it. While smaller scale power projects can potentially be less harmful than larger ones, they can still do significant damage if located in the wrong place. The Kokish is not an appropriate locale for such a power project in light of its exceptional fisheries values. In the next position is the Kitimat River, threatened by industrial development and the proposed northern gateway pipeline. The fact this river is so prominent on this year’s list reflects the widespread concern about the pipeline project that is being expressed by so many locals, first nations and conservation groups. In third spot is the Peace River, threatened by the Site C dam, while the Kettle River in the Okanagan appears as number 4. “Current issues along the Kettle River highlight the need to update the Water Act so that fisheries and aquatic ecosystems are adequately considered when making water allocation decisions”, noted Angelo. “As one scans this year’s list, the issues and problems

outlined are extensive and diverse, ranging from the importance of proactively protecting productive salmon rivers to ensuring that adequate water management regulations are in place”, explains Angelo. “The list also helps to create a greater awareness of the various threats that confront our waterways”, he added. “These issues highlight the fact that you cannot separate the health of our fish stocks from the health of our rivers; they are completely inter-dependent”. Each year, the Outdoor Recreation Council solicits and reviews nominations for B.C.’s Most Endangered Rivers from its member groups, which total close to 100,000 members, as well as from the general public and resource managers from across B.C. For more details, see the endangered rivers backgrounder at www.orcbc.ca/pro_endangered.htm. B.C.’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2012; 1. Tied: Sacred Headwaters of Skeena, Nass and Stikine (coalbed methane, new mines) 1. Tied: Kokish River (IPP proposal) 2. Kitimat (industrial development, pipeline proposal) 3. Peace River (hydro-electric dam proposal) 4. Kettle River (water extraction, development) 5. Fraser River, “Heart of the Fraser” (urbanization, industrial development, habitat loss) 6. Taku River (mining development, road proposal, leachate concerns) 7. Elk River (development, increasing selenium levels, wildlife migration issues) 8. Big Silver Creek (IPP proposal) 9. Coquitlam River (excessive sedimentation, urbanization – some progress evident)

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OBITUARIES

CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Simon Shenstone 250-442-5808 Holy Trinity Church, 7252 - 7th St., Grand Forks • Services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. B.A.S. Eucharist St. Jude’s, Greenwood • Services 4:00 p.m. on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month St. Mary’s, Kettle Valley • Services 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month

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Pastor: Mark Danyluk 629-8th Ave, Box 129, Midway, BC V0H 1M0 • 250-449-2644 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m. Children’s Church .........................................................................10:30 a.m. For info on Discovering Jesus Groups & Home Groups call the church ofÀce.

BOUNDARY SABBATH FELLOWSHIP Join us for an ongoing in-depth study of Daniel and Revelation. Saturday .......................................................................................10:00 a.m. 272-C Market Ave., Grand Forks, B.C. • Call for info: 250-442-8656

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Ken Schauer 509-690-0332 • 7328-19th St. (Across from Arena) Box 1689, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 • 447-2562 • 442-0741 Sunday Morning Worship ............................................................. 8:52 a.m. Bible Study, Thursday ....................................................................1:00 p.m.

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Prayer at Gospel Chapel Above: Lee-Anna Klassen addresses the attendees at the World Day of Prayer at the Gospel Chapel on March 2. It is a worldwide movement organized and run by Christian women for men and women of various Christian traditions, who come to observe a common day of prayer each year. Below: Roger Campbell, Pat Juraschka and Laura Savinkoff talk to the people at the Gospel Chapel.

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In Memory

c W.A.(Bill) McCaffrey March 16, 2002

Good-byes are not forever. Good-byes are not the end. They simply mean we’ll miss you, until we meet again. Always remembered by Kay, Harold, Don, June & Families.

CHRISTIAN CENTRE 7525 4th St. (behind Overwaitea) • OfÀce 250-442-5815 Senior Pastors: Larry and Elsie Dannhauer Associate Pastors: Richard and Ramona Dannhauer SUNDAY: Church Service .............................................................................10:30 a.m. Prayer ......................................................................................... 10:00 a.m. Prayertime Wednesdays ..............................................................10:00 a.m.

EVANGEL CHAPEL 401 N. Kimberley, Greenwood, B.C. Pastor Paul Brandon • 250-445-2111 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2495 - 76th Ave., Grand Forks, B.C. • Pastor John Siemens 250-442-0057 OfÀce: 250-443-9200 • Web: fbcgf.ca Prayer Line: 250-442-8016 (Theresa) 250-442-3953 (Olga) • 250-442-2803 (Rachel) Sunday Worship ...........................................................................10:30 a.m. Children’s Church .........................................................................11:15 a.m. Prayer and Praise ...........................................................................6:00 p.m. Youth Group - Friday ......................................................................7:00 p.m. For the Weekly Bible Studies and for Home Group times please call the ofÀce

GOSPEL CHAPEL 7048 Donaldson Drive, Box 2528, Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-5148 ; Senior Pastor Henry P. Klassen; Karren Donald, Community Care Coordinator; Benjamin Jepsen, Associate Youth Pastor Worship Service ...........................................................................10:30 a.m. Youth Activities - Friday ................................................................ 7:00 p.m. SEPT. TO MAY Pioneer Clubs - (girls Gr 1-7) Tuesday ......................................... 3:30 p.m. Brigade - Battalion (boys Gr. 7-12) Wednesday ........................... 7:00 p.m. Brigade - Stockade & Tree Climbers (boys Gr. 1-6) - Thursday ............................................................. 7:00 p.m. Weekly HOME groups, various times and days; also, weekly bible studies for seniors, young marrieds, and college and careers - call the church ofÀce for details.

GRAND FORKS BAPTIST CHURCH Independent/Fundamental/Conservative/KJV Pastor Brett Swope • 250-443-1557 • 275 Market Ave.

Notice of Passing

Our father Valmore J. Roberge was diagnosed in June 2011 with a serious earthly illness from which he could never recover. In December 2011 our family made the decision to care for him at home for this journey. This was an opportunity we were all so grateful for, as we were so honored to have this chance to embrace each moment with him. I must now express our gratitude to all of the health care professionals for their time and expertise. Your tireless care and compassion is completely invaluable. His family doctor and the attending doctors and nurses at Boundary Hospital; secretary Sandra; the B.C. Ambulance Paramedics; Home Care Nursing and Home Support (you are all angels!!!!!); The Canadian Red Cross; Dave Lajoie at Value Drug Mart; Patricia Macmillan; John & Lenora Siemens; Patrick & Gabriele O’Doherty; The Grand Forks Gazette; the Hospital Auxillary for room 18; and for all the phone calls, Facebook messsages, cards, ﬂowers, and food. God bless you all!! Elsie, Evelyn, Tom and families

ELLA GITHENS GLOVER May 24, 1919 to February 27, 2012 It is with great sadness and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother who has gone to be with our Lord. Ella was born at Saskatchewan and the ninth of 11 children to Frank and Rosalie (Seely) Wortman. She will be sorely missed by her son, Richard Glenn Glover; daughter, Ginny Lynne Peters (born in Central Patricia, Ontario); sister, Kay Veitch; grandchildren: Danielle Glover, Sarah Symes, Kyle Glover, Stephen Glover and Tammy Hicki; and great-grandchildren: Jason Peters and Chelsea Rus; along with other family members and friends. Ella lived a vibrant life. Growing up in Saskatchewan, she loved to ride her horse ‘Patsy’. Ella and Dick were married on June 13, 1942, and raised their children at Winnipeg. Ella loved to curl, travel, join friends at aqua ﬁt, walk her dog, watch curling, knit, crotchet and hook rugs. Ella possessed integrity and style. The family wishes to thank the staff at Hardy View for their care and compassion. Ella will be laid to rest beside her husband at Glenavon, Saskatchewan. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker family of Grand Forks Funeral Home, grand Forks. B.C.

Sundays: Adult Sunday School ................................................................10:00 a.m. Main Service .............................................................................11:00 a.m. Bible studies available upon request

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KING OF KINGS NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH AND ACADEMY 735 9th Ave., Midway, BC • Rick Steingard • 250-449-2252 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH 2826 - 75th Ave. (near Hutton School) Senior Pastor Gabe Warriner • OfÀce 250-442-8456 Sunday Service (Sunday School during service) .........................10:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service, Wednesday Pre-service prayer ......................................................................6:30 p.m. Service........................................................................................7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting, Friday .................................................................. 7:00 p.m. AfÀliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Marcel Cote • Box 128, 346 Church St., Greenwood, B.C. VOH 1JO Mass - Saturdays.......................................................................... 5:00 p.m.

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Marcel Cote ; Box 459, 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks, B.C. VOH 1HO 250-442-3114 SUNDAY MASS (Grand Forks) ................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday........................................................................... 9:00 a.m. Saturday ....................................................................................... 7:30 p.m. Christina Lake Community Hall: Mass.........................................11:30 a.m.

GRAND FORKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4500 Hillview Road, Box 1524, Grand Forks • 250-442-5081 or 250-442-3221 SATURDAY SERVICES: Sabbath School (Bible classes for all ages) ................................. 9:15 a.m. Hour of Worship............................................................................11:00 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANAtDA Boundary Pastoral Charge - Rev. Kim Horwood OfÀce: Hours - Mon. 8 - 11 am, Thurs. & Fri. 8 - 3 pm • Phone: 250-442-3311 email: stjohn@telus.net Sunday Services St. John’s - Grand Forks...............................................................11:00 a.m. St. Columba - Greenwood ............................................................. 9:00 a.m. Perley Memorial, Christina Lake.................................................... 9:00 a.m.

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Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciﬁc training.

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Build Your Career With us Certiﬁed Millwright & # 1 Planerman Okanagan Valley, BC

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development? We want to hear from you. Apply online today and build your career with us!

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Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

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Call 1-800-667-3742

Trades, Technical DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Digging can be a shocking experience if you don’t know where the wires are.

1•800•474•6886 CALL AT LEAST TWO FULL WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU PLAN TO DIG.

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms. Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

This Week’s Puzzle Word: “Congee” 1

Deﬁnition: (verb) A Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast.

Synonyms: jook

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WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or p r o d u c t i o n @ a u t o t a n k s. c a . 780-846-2231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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Buckboard Saloon 509-779-4180, Danville WA Wed - 3 tacos $3.50, bush beer $1.95 pt, $5.95 pitcher Thurs - spaghetti & meatball $7.95, house wine $2 glass Fri - ﬁsh & chips $9.95, high balls $2 single, $3.75 double Sat - 8 oz sirloin dinner $13.95, high balls $2 single, $3.75 double Sun - brats $4.95, Miller & Busch $1.95 pt, $5.95 pitcher

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Pets & Livestock

DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

Castlegar Kitchens have the kitchen of your dreams without leaving your home. We come to you. 250-608-0849.

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Kitchen Cabinets

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

WANTED Old Barn Board any size, shape, and kind of wood, preferably FREE. Please call 250-442-6611.

Grand Forks: Sat, March 24, 8:30-2:30, 6820 1st St. Moving, lots of stuff.

INSPECTIONS (WETT) and solid fuel appliances at Snowball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

Free standing electric ﬁreplace/heater, grey, $150. 250442-8682.

Huge G Sale. Fri/Sat 9-2 Household-yard-camping. 1924 78th Ave.

5 man hot tub, works great $1,700 obo; 580 Pantera snowmobile $1,400 obo; 550 Polaris Indy $700 ﬁrm. Both run great. 250-442-2993, 250442-6415.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

MH Pony, front end loader $900 obo; country table, 6 chairs, green & oak, 2 leaves $200; coffee table, 2 end tables, green & oak $75; oak coffee table 2 end tables $75; 250-442-8103.

$100 & Under Moffat clothes dryer, good working condition. $100. 250442-3979.

Farm Equipment John Deere Tractor model “40”. 3 PT hitch & PTO. Runs well, looks great. $3,200. 250442-0957.

Free Items

Feed & Hay

Free to a Good home. Six month old Poodle/Boston Terrier cross. Very loving and energetic. Loves kids and other dogs. Phone Donna for more info 250-443-0011.

DUSTIN’S FIREWOOD: Top quality dry larch. $200 cord, split, delivered. 250-442-8571.

Pets

Never used single bunk bed mattress. 250-442-8044.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Clean unprinted paper! - craft or art projects - bird cages - personalized wrapping paper - wrapping parcels - table coverings games - colouring mats Paper roll ends available at the Gazette. Assorted sizes & prices. Phone 250-442-2191, or drop by our ofﬁce at 7255 Riverside Dr.

Wood pellets and the units that heat with them at Snowball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

Electrolux w/power nozzles. Antique table with drop leaf & 4 chairs. 250-442-2718.

STEEL OF a deal - Building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Pet Services

Furniture

Dark blue loveseat with oak trim on front of arms 70 l, 39 w, 33 h $175. 250-442-4806.

Looking for small animals and their cages as well as ﬁsh & supplies. 250-442-7067.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Firewood/Fuel

HAY For Sale. Timothy/Alfalfa Mix. No Hoary Alyssum. $5.00 per bale. Delivery Available. Call 250-443-3191. Orchard grass/alfalfa, mixed hay, small square bales, barn stored. 250-442-4204. Quality Hay Alfalfa or Alfalfa/Grass. Irrigated, weed free, by the bale or ton. Deane Farms, Grand Forks. B.C. 250-442-3400.

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Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Merchandise for Sale

The birds are back!

Garage Sales Grand Forks gigantic sale, everything must go. Fri/Sat/Sun. March 16,17,18 8:00-5:00. Lots of yard supplies. Upstairs at 7383 2nd St. Across from G F Hotel.

Come see our new bird feeders all at

Misc Services

• Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs • Reﬂexology & more

Gunter J. Beisswenger DR. T.C.M 250-442-5802

Clocks, Golf Items Granite headstones Corporate Awards Cremation urns

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USE PAINTING

HO JOE’S

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Your Mobile In-Home Decorating Service Window Coverings • Blinds • Custom Bedding • Custom Drapery • Drapery Hardware • Interior Design Consultation • Colour Consultation

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Grand Forks, BC Phone 250-442-0826 Interior Design Consultant Cell: 250-442-7355 Fax: 250-442-0883

Konrad

Mechanical Inc.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS

Phone Dana ~ 250-442-2445

250-442-3838

CALL DELPHINE AT 250-442-2191 EXT. 205 TO ADVERTISE IN MARKETPLACE

MR. & Mrs. FIX IT

Classic Design Studio

Free auto removal Free metal drop off & pickup

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PLUMBING - IN-SLAB HEATING - STEAMFITTING

7487 2nd St. Grand Forks

Big Y Auto Recycling

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Call us for all your plumbing needs Residential – Commercial Senior’s TEL: (250) 443-2375 Rates!

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Everything you need for your ﬁnned, furry & feathered friends!

MARKETPLACE Laser engraving Plaques, pins, awards Jewel boxes, Wood boxes Etched wine glasses

All wild bird seed

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Misc Services

Fridge, good condition. $150. 250-442-0474.

STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

Mars Magic Touch New Day Spa

Now offering overnight accommodations

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Call Marlene

250-442-2930 or (cell) 250-442-6553 460 Starchuk Road

CARPENTRY, DRYWALL, PLUMBING, PAINTING, SEWING & MORE NO JOB TOO SMALL

250-442-3620 • Foundation • Framing

(250) 442-7210

Boundary Honey DO! Prompt & Reliable Handyman

Property Maintenance “I don’t build houses, I ﬁx them”

Peter Kootchin 250-442-7532 pkootchin@gmail.com

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Houses For Sale

Come see the amazing valley view. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home sits on 7.9 acres with underground sprinklers, organic orchard, garden, green house, many outbuildings, cold storage, a stage for entertaining and a large list of inclusions is included with the sale.

$549,000 Call Jazz or Val to set up a private viewing.

MLS K211281

250-443-9088

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Misc. Wanted

Musical Instruments

For Sale By Owner

We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold. Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central. 250-442-5552. Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Mint & Proof Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Any amount. Please call 250-499-0251 Will buy old mineral collections, especially specimens from old BC mines. 250-4479209. Will buy scrap copper, aluminum, brass, what have you. 250-442-7067.

Piano - Mason & Risch, with stool & accessories, exc cond, modern style . 250-442-8044.

1995 Washroom Building 12x40. Great for campsite or workcamp. total 5 toilets 4 showers 2 urinals 4 sinks, utility room and room for laundry. $25,000. 250-547-7971 valentines@shaw.ca 2004 SRI Dble Wide 28x63 Very Cozy 3bed 2F/bath plus den/ofďŹ ce off Mstrbed. Drywall LR/FR off kitchen Appliances top of line, blt in vac. sprinkler, alarm $122,000. MUST BE MOVED. PROPERTY NOT INCLUDED. 250-547-7971 valentines@shaw.ca

Houses For Sale

Piano tuning and repair. Call Mike, 250-442-3366.

Tools SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Features of the Week Pete Vanjoff 442-7415 â&#x20AC;˘ Scott Vanjoff 442-7700

Houses For Sale Grand Forks. New 2 storey $325,000. Also 4 bdrm w/new addition, $245,000. Both with opt. rent to own, 0% interest, 15% down. Possible package deal, 10% less with cash for both properties. 250-497-6989 or 250-497-7808. Newly Renovated 5 bdrms, 2 baths, everything brand new. $259,000. 250-442-8760.

Grand Forks: for sale by owner. 2 bdrm, new kitchen cabinets, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, all appliances, on a large fenced corner lot. Detached garage and shed, underground sprinklers. Owner motivated, is at a gallop to AB. 6580 Como St. All for only $129,900! 250-442-5017.â&#x20AC;?Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talkâ&#x20AC;? Grand Forks: REDUCED! Peace of mind in a country setting & only mins to town & affordably priced. This updated 2 bdrm Manchester mobile is a very comfortable starter or retiree option. Fully fenced, landscaped .5 acre & outbuildings are ready for the yard or gardening enthusiast! Why rent? $145,000 obo. 250-4428185.

,W WDNHV PXVFOHV WR IROG XS WKLV QHZVSDSHU MOM WILL LOVE THE KITCHEN! It opens onto a large private covered deck for outdoor meals. Great for entertaining! Low maintenance 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom quality family home in a quiet neighborhood. Very comfortable ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan. Dad will love the big garage/shop!

MLS# k206494

339,000

GREAT PRICE! Solidly built, low maintenance home on over 1/4 acre. 2 bdrms, large living room and large kitchen. Complete with cozy guest cabin, nice garage and 3 other very useful outbuildings. All have metal roofs. Only minutes walk to town. MLS# k207020.

119,000

RIVERFRONT 6.3 acres with great sandy beach and river frontage. Home and large barn are high and have a wonderful southern view to the river and Galena Mountain. The 5 acre lower pasture is in the ďŹ&#x201A;ood plain. Private 2 bedroom home that needs some tlc.

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275,000

MLS# k211128.

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Kathleen Smythe, CHTP

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MOBILE WELDING 250-442-5244

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Tanning Studio

BY APPOINTMENT ~ For more information call Tammy CertiďŹ ed Medical Exercise Specialist & Personal Trainer 250-442-9866 or (home) 250-442-3110

Excellence, Professionalism & Customer Satisfaction is our #1 priority Interior/Exterior Painting on Renovation, New Construction, Repaints and Commercial Sites + Pressure Washing +

Brian Day

250-666-0666

Grand Forks, BC email: prestige_painting_@hotmail.com

Open Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-1 www.medomakfarm.com 5040 Siminoff RoadĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160;250-442-3817

The Computer Lady Marilyn Private Lessons $25/hr NEW COMPUTER SETUP

PHONE 250-442-5810

Your place or mine

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS by Larry Podmoroff Journeyman Carpenter

CUSTOM SHOP WORK 250-443-3166

40 YEARS EXPERIENCE â&#x20AC;˘ Supplier & Installer of Canyon Creek & Euro Rite & Westwood Cabinets â&#x20AC;˘ Counter Tops - supply & install Marble & Composite, Post Form & Custom Built â&#x20AC;˘ Installation of Floor & Wall Ceramic Tile, Laminate & Hardwood Flooring

PORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE Framing

Siding/RooĂ&#x20AC;ng Cabinets Finishing

TOTAL FINISH CONTRACTING ) Full Renovations ) ) ) ) )

Basement Development Flood Damage Repairs Foundation Crack Repairs Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations New Construction

Free Estimates/Competitive Rates

Call Alek 250-443-4537

Full Drywall Services

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Phone: 250-442-5574 or Cell: 250-442-7273

CertiďŹ ed Journeyman

Painting Interior/Exterior

1-800-222-TIPS Misc Services

Flooring: Hardwood/Laminate/Tile

Classy Cuts 26 years Experience

Hair Salon

Trendy cuts, perms & colors â&#x20AC;˘ Walk-ins Tansportation provided for seniors if needed

Terry 250-443-3200

7665 McCallum View Dr.

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Real Estate

DISCOVER BORDER COUNTRY REALTY

Mobile Homes & Parks Jazz 250-443-9088

Sharon 250-442-6396

2007 mobile home in desirable Triangle Garden adult park. #41, 7225 Boundary Drive. MLS K203163. $135,000. 250-442-8559.

250-442-2124 www.bordercountryrealty.ca

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc for Rent

Grand Forks: 1-bdrm, $530/mo, 3-bdrm $750/mo. Both w/utilities & sat TV, N/P, N/S. Senior or mature person only. Avail April 1. 250-4420687.

Abbeyﬁeld senior’s home has a vacancy. Meals, utilities & cable all inclusive, $1,300. Contact Ron, 250-442-5550.

Commercial/ Industrial

Val 250-442-7655

Heather 250-443-4320

Ingrid 250-442-3425

Apt/Condo for Rent

1000 sq ft. Commercial ofﬁce space for rent next to the Gazette on Riverside Dr. Avail. Sept. 15/11. 780-723-2297. Prime downtown Grand Forks locations - 3rd St Plaza, 3,080 sq ft and 1,167 sq ft; Very reasonable rents. Call 250-666-0088.

Rentals Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Great investment property located just outside city limits, but still close to everything.6.91 acres of level land, treed, fully fenced and gated. There is a small cabin containing a bachelor suite with a basement and sun deck. MLS# K4000538 $299,900 call Val or Jazz for an appointment to view.

Rentals

1-800-949-4499

REDUCED 1400 SQ FT HOME, open floor plan 2 br, 1 bath. Short walk to the beach,1 acre lot, ideal location for a home based business. 2 concrete pads already poured, guest cabin, studio or workshop? Possibilities are endless. There are two driveways for easy access. MLS# K206780 $212,900. Call Val or Jazz to view.

Rentals

Want an acreage with a nice home? 3 beds, 1 bath on 1.13 spacious acres. Enough room for a horse or two or a humongous garden. Almost at the end of a dead end street, very private. REDUCED to $230,000 Call Ingrid MLS# K206496

3000 sq ft of wonderful living space with lots of updates and renos already done. Just a short walk to downtown and to our beautiful city park. Close enough to be a possible home based business! Possible rent to own! $275,000 Call Ingrid MLS# K206752

JUST LISTED! LUXURY TOWNHOUSE-over 1600 sq ft. 3 beds 2 baths, Walk to town from this Sunshine bright end unit. $228,500 MLS# K211263 Call Sharon

Want to invest in a great farm in the Grand Forks Valley? 4 beds, 1 bath Log home on 9.5 acres. Laundry on the main, ofﬁce, den, living room and hardwood ﬂoors. Barn, tack room and numerous outbuildings, all set up for horses. About 500 bales of the best grass hay per year. $499,951 Call Ingrid MLS# K200067

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm plus den apt downtown, $700 month, 2 bdrm mobile, private setting, $600 month; 2 bdrm apt, balcony, $750 month; 2 bdrm home with large ofﬁce/den space, 1.5 baths. Very close to downtown, $850 month; 3 bdrm home, 5 apps, fenced yard, $850 month. Christina Lake: 2 bdrm house, $650 month; 3 bdrm furnished home, 5 appliances, long term, $850 month. N/S, N/P, References. Ken: 250-442-2632.

Grand Forks: approx 1,000 sq ft open area plus 200 sq ft ofﬁce area with 22’ x 22’ attached workshop. Lots of parking, great location, good signage on main road. $800 month plus utilities. Call Jim @ 250-442-9780 james.rankin70@yahoo.com

Grand Forks: Newer 2 bdrm apt in 6-plex, ground level, avail. April 1. 250-838-9757.

Grand Forks: NEW OWNERSHIP. 3 commercial spaces, in town (Black Knight building) & 1 on hwy. Available now. 250442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Mobile Homes & Pads Grand Forks: 2 bdrm trailer, “in the bush”. $500 month including utilities. 250-4429849.

Homes for Rent Grand Forks: 2 bdrm home on Kettle River. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. References required. $700 month & utilities. Phone 250-442-4104. Grand Forks: 4 bdrm, full basement, 1.5 bath, 1/2 acre lot close to town, quiet street. Avail Apr 1. 250-442-3959. Grand Forks: Clean 950 sq ft 2 bdrm house, quiet neighbourhood, $750 + utilities N/P, N/S. For March 15 or earlier. References Required. 250584-9100. Grand Forks. New. $1,400/m. Opt rent to own. 0% interest, 15% down. 250-497-6989.

Adopt a Shelter Cat! Breathtaking views from this bright updated home. Many up dates have been completed, newer counter tops, tub surround, some windows replaced, ﬂooring and paint throughout. All the furniture goes with the sale. MLS# K211099 $ 58,000 Put in your offer today! Call Jazz or Val

HERITAGE BEAUTY W/MODERN CONVENIENCE! 3 bed 2 bath fully renovated family home with gorgeous view of Historic Greenwood! $264,900 MLS# K192090 Call Sharon

Gracious 1920’s family home, 4.6 acres. 3 beds, 2 baths, rural living 5 minutes from town. MLS# K200598. $370,000 Call Heather

Build your new house at Christina Lake. Walking distance to the Christina Lake Golf course or dinner out. You are only minutes away from the USA border or the fantastic Cascade falls. MLS# K211184 $59,800 Call Jazz or Val today

REDUCED – Central location, one level living. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, gorgeous garden & lots more. $329,000 MLS# K204753 Call Heather

Spacious mid-century farm house, 3 bedrooms, country kitchen, 15+ acres, barn and outbuildings. $359,000 MLS# K202741 Call Heather

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Houses For Sale

Property Management Services Owners and Prospective Tenants Call

Ken Dodds

Near new 5 yr old, 2 level, 4 bdrm home centrally located. In-ﬂoor heating, gas-ﬁred hot water, central vac, in-ground UG. $218,000 MLS#K206130

River Front! 2.46ac Subdividable. City Water $199,900 MLS# K192189

Best bang for your buck in Valley Heights! Build your two storey home on this ﬂat .174 acre lot & enjoy stunning views of the Grand Forks Valley from one end of your home & mountain views from the other. $78,500 MLS# K201889

Built for entertaining and music, open ﬂoor plan, oak ﬂoors, vaulted ceilings, large windows provide gorgeous mountain views. Quiet, rural street, steps away from the best swimming hole on the kettle river, and minutes to downtown. 3 BR, 3 bth large, fenced yard. $243,000 Mls#: k211143

PRICE REDUCED $30,000, was $429,000! $399,000 MLS# K205999

Along with the pride of owning, you will also be building equity for yourself. Talk to a Realtor® today to ﬁnd out more about these properties.

4 BR, 3 bath Home, with country kitchen, gas ﬁreplace, deck & room to expand in basement. Fully fenced, well maintained home. $424,900 MLS# K182592

NEW LISTING. Build here and enjoy life in Midway. 50’x142’ lot. Adjacent lot is also for sale. Located close to all amenities and in a nice neighborhood. $49,900 MLS# K210726

CAPE COD BEAUTY!!! 3 bdrms, 3 baths, 2842 sq. ft. living space, low maintenance yard, workshop/garden shed, carport. $338,500 MLS# K203016

1700 ft of Riverfront and 16.79 acres! 2 wells, private, 2000 sq ft shop with mezzanine and 3 phase power. Animal ready including irrigation equipment, fencing and big hay barn. 2 wells, private garden, greenhouse with lawn, treed areas at the end of a quiet cul de sac. Even your own fully serviced camping spot on the Kettle River. $489,900 MLS# K203377

Looking for your Piece of Paradise? Then come and view this unique home on over 52 acres. It comes with outbuildings, a huge pond, and a potential mortgage helper. $349,000 Call your Realtor today to view. MLS# K211220

Stylish Rancher! Main floor living at its best! Redesigned in 2007, with custom cherry cabinets and Corian countertops, tile floors, vaulted ceilings, and spacious deck w/hot-tub. Fenced yard, landscaped, large fish pond and more. $324,900 MLS# K210420

A Must See! A Rancher beautifully reﬁnished inside. New Kitchen. New Bath. New Paint Flooring throughout. Ready to move in today. $249,900 MLS# K210484

250-442-2711 Toll free: 1-800-567-3199 Website: www.grandforksrealestate.ca

NEW PRICE! Well maintained, great corner lot, over 3500 sq. ft. of living space with 4 BR. & 3 baths, spacious rooms. Listed at $319,000 and looking for offers. MLS# k203519

250-442-2632

Adult Community Living. 925 sq. ft. Modular home in just like new condition. 2 BR, ensuite plus main bath, Walk in closet, central air and much more. Priced to sell. $135,000 MSL# k206271

TIRED OF PAYING RENT? • 1 Bedroom plus den downtown $99,000 MLS# K195163 • 1 Bedroom updated $107,900 MLS# K193875

• 2 Bedroom updated $114,500 Spacious & bright rancher on a small acreage, large detached garage/shop & attached carport. This is rural living at its ﬁnest. $279,000 MLS# K205074

Linda Laktin 250-442-3099

Wayne Greenhalgh 250-442-9090

Harry Davy 250-442-0466

Cindy Anthony 250-442-7379

Barry Poppenheim 250-449-8276

MLS# K206701

Deanna Thompson 250-442-7971

Terry Mooney 250-442-6777

Pete Vanjoff 250-442-7415

Brian Thate 250-442-7370

Scott Vanjoff 250-442-7700

Ken Dodds

Linda Gray

Pat Ballard

Gayle Holmes

Aaron Anthony

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Gary Smith 250-443-1256

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For sale or trade: 1991 Ford Econoline camper van. F/S, washroom, awning. Great shape! $8,900. Will trade for 18-22 ft travel trailer. Phone 250-442-2131.

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PARK & SELL Ph: 250-666-0088 Next to Greyhound Across from Ball Park You Park It - You Sell It No Commission!

Grand Forks Furnished basement suite. Mature person N/S-N/P. $650/m, util shared. 250-442-8930.

Grand Forks: Wanted! House to rent. Single mom with 1 child, 2-3 bdrm in town, close to Dr. Perley Elementary School. Fully fenced yard. Elizabeth, 250-442-6611 or 250-584-9100.

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Low Monthly Rate! $50 for regular size car/truck 2000 Dodge Neon, in good shape, battery needs charging. $2,500. 250-443-1600.

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BOUNDARY BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS

BOOKKEEPING

Lia Azhure Inc.

Christine Brooks Bookkeeping

Certified General Accountant

250-442-0141 7157 - 3 Street rd

KEMP HARVEY BURCH KIENTZ INC. Certiﬁed General Accountants 619 Central Ave., Grand Forks, B.C.

Ph: 250-442-2121 Phone 250-442-2191 to advertise here

GENERAL CONTRACTOR GEN

Phone 250-442-3369

STEVE DANSHIN • New Construction • Residential Builder • Renovations • Commercial Ph. 250-442-3744 Cell: 250-442-9437 Fax: 250-442-3720

BOTTLE DEPOT

ELECTRICAL

Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service

E-ﬁle Agent

Reg. g No. 13266

7816 Donaldson Dr. Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2523

CAR CARE

Service & New Construction Commercial • Residential Industrial Pumps Honest Service – Quality Work

Open Monday to Saturday

Boundary Electric

Three great services at one convenient location! Full Service Mechanical • Full Service Auto Body Full Service Custom Mufﬂer Centre • ICBC ExpressValet Certiﬁed Mechanics: 250-442-3828 • Auto Body: 250-442-0507

6391 Highway 3, Grand Forks, BC

Animal Control Of¿cer

Ph.

250.584.9398

APPRAISERS

7990 Columbia Drive

BOUNDARY APPRAISAL SERVICE Serving Grand Forks & Boundary Country 30+ Years Experience Residential & Vacant Acreage Appraisals for: -Mortgage Applications -Estate Purposes -Family Disputes -Assessment Resolution Phone: Res-250-442-5199 Cell-250-442-6199 e-mail – marsda@telus.net

WEST KOOTENAY

APPRAISALS Serving the West Kootenay and Boundary Regions since 1993

BRAD McPEEK, D.A.R.

PHONE 250-442-7030

RAY NYSTEN Licensed & Insured Commercial * Residential General Contracting Renovations * Project Management Free Estimates

Ph/Fx 250-443-3226 Cell 250-442-9825 E-mail ray_kris@telus.net

DEREK’S BOBCAT & YARD SERVICE • Bobcat - forks & buckets - fence post augers

• 3 Ton Hauling Truck - 12 ft sides - haul anything to & from - will move locally

Your Satisfaction is My Priority • Pressure Washing 250-442-6696 Cell 250-442-9690

Grand Forks

Andy 250-442-0795

Reg. #100851

HAIR SALON

Oasis

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

E-mail: wkappraisals@shaw.ca

Bobcat, Excavating & Trucking Services ~ Certiﬁed Planner & Installer of Septic Systems Call Jimmy 250-442-9422 COMPLETELY MOBILE – WE CAN GO ANYWHERE

Screened & Crushed Gravel special driveway mix, drain rock, blend sands, PEA GRAVEL Division of Gofer Farms Ltd. Road Grader Service 10405 Granby Rd (9 km) • email: gofer@xplornet.com

PLUMBING & HEATING

Beverly Banks R.M.T.

Granby Plumbing & Heating IAN ORSER

7635 16th Street 250-442-8658

New Construction / Renovations / Repairs Licensed Plumber / Bonded Gas Fitter

Monday to Friday Phone for appointment

Commercial / Residential

YOUR AD BELONGS HERE!

Cell: 250-442-8118 granbycamp@hotmail.com

MULTI-SERVICES

SAW SHARPENING Twisted Teeth Saw Shop

J&S

Saw, knife & tool sharpening service

Quality Equipment Flexible Rates

George Stooshinoff Certiﬁed Sawﬁler Phone: 250-442-8359 gastoo@telus.net 3845 Victoria Rd., Grand Forks

• Snow Removal • Rototilling • Firewood • Fencing • Custom Haying & Hay Sales

STORAGE

250-442-0007

NOTARY PUBLIC

Chris (Christine) Esselink

Ph: 250-442-0282

~ Licensed Stylist / Colorist ~ Nail Technician / Esthetician 7223 - 5th Street, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0

250-442-1259

HEATING

LOUISE CURRIER

HOME INSPECTIONS

Blair’s

(Across from Fire Hall)

OPTICAL

334C Market Ave 250-442-3025

Phone 250-442-2191 to advertise here

UPHOLSTERY

’ Andy

CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY 38 years experience!

For all your RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / RECREATIONAL Reupholstery, Repairs and Custom Builds

162 B – 72nd Ave • Grand Forks

OPTOMETRIST

Y&R Water

Dr. Alan LeRoy, O.D.

OPTOMETRIST Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

3rd St., Grand Forks

250-442-8208 * denotes Optometric Corporation

250-442-2499 WATER

Phone 250-442-2191 to advertise here

Brian Blair

CONSUMER PROTECTION BC #58522

250-442-5561

148 Sagamore Avenue Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2652 www.sagamoreministorage.com

GRAND FORKS OPTICAL

Phone: 250.442.8175 Cell: 250.443.1905 Email: blairshome@nethop.net

Serving the Kootenay Boundary

Located at Boundary Electric

Digital Video Surveillance Access 24 hrs/day – 7 days/week Personal Keypad Entry 5’x10’, 10’x10’, 10’x20’ & 10’x30’

Home Inspections

Computerized Security Gate 5’ x 10’ to 10’ x 30’ Units

SAGAMORE RV & MINI-STORAGE

7215 2nd St., Grand Forks

WOOD AND PELLET HEATING APPLIANCES

John Billwiller www.snowballventures.com 10545 Granby Rd., Grand Forks

BOUNDARY MINI STORAGE 7990 Columbia Drive

NOTARY PUBLIC

Your Pellet Heating Specialist WETT CERTIFIED

Large supply of rock for retaining walls, decorative purposes, etc.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Hair and Nail Studio

SNOWBALL VENTURES

OFFICE 250-442-0428

1649 Landsdowne Crescent • 250-442-0288

John or Sherri

250-442-2943

GRAVEL & SAND

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Construction

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• Form Rentals • Concrete Accessories

ANIMAL CONTROL S. Craig Caruso

• Electric Motor Sales & Repair • Pump sales & Service • Electric Parts & Sales Counter • Commercial, Residential & Industrial Electric Service Work • New Construction

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BOUNDARY

Kettle River Spa & Pool Co.

7920 Donaldson Dr. • 250-442-2082

(1985) Ltd.

ANIMAL CONTROL

Hot Tubs

Walk-in Baths • Swimming Pools Accessories & Chemicals • Repairs

Redi Electric Ltd.

GRAND FORKS

BOTTLE DEPOT

HOT TUBS

CONTRACTOR

SALES & SERVICES Certified Pump Installers

• EOCP Certified • Cross Connection Certified (Backflow Prevention) WATER CONDITIONING • Water Softening, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration & Ultraviolet IRRIGATION & PUMPS

8098 Donaldson Drive • 250-442-5537

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