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Road rescue issues around Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net
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At an annual general meeting on Feb. 2, 2012 the membership of the Golden and District Search and Rescue unanimously passed a motion that as of May 1 the group will be unable to continue to be the sole provider of road rescue services to rural Golden. Officially, GADSAR took on the responsibilities of auto extrication in May 2001 and was committed to providing this service on the Trans Canada Highway, Highway 95 and secondary roads in the Golden area. However over the years the group has found it difficult to be at the forefront for both highway and mountain rescues. “We are just finding it is the sustainability of both programs. At this point we are sacrificing road rescue
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to try and sustain search and rescue. To try and do both with the same group of people is just too much,� said GADSAR President and SAR Manager Shauna Speers. She went on to explain the group has 25-30 members on paper with approximately 12 who look after administration, upkeep, and the equipment and fundraising. In a letter to the Regional Manager of PEP (Provincial Emergency Program) South East Region GADSAR explained why the decision was made to stop providing the service. The combination of lack of provincial support for rural road rescue, volunteer burn out, the overall cost of replacement of equipment and lack of a facility were all given as partial reasons for the choice the group has made. As for what is going to happen as of May 1 the future is still unclear. GADSAR representatives met with the local fire
chief, representatives from the Town of Golden, EMBC, BC Ambulance, Ministry Transportation, the local MLA’s assistant and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Emergency Program Co-ordinator to explain their decision. “There are different options. We were hoping that maybe Golden Fire would take it over because that’s what the model looks like in other rural communities around British Columbia,� Speers said while acknowledging this could be difficult for the volunteer fire department in the town. According to a ministry spokesperson EMBC is fully engaged in helping the community and stakeholders find a solution to the issue and options for establishing local road rescue services, both for the short-term and longer term, are also being investigated. continued on page 4
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Access open for more affordable housing Rescue end in sight Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia Basin region, including Golden, will soon have access to $10 million of funding for affordable housing projects. As a result of federal and provincial investments, a new program,
the Affordable Rental Housing initiative (ARHi), will soon be available in the Columbia Basin region for households in need. Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has also partnered with the Province in this initiative to deliver essential affordable rental housing.
Through the CanadaBritish Columbia Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing 20112014, the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are providing a combined investment of $5 million over three years to support new affordable rental housing projects in
communities across the Columbia Basin. Through a separate funding agreement with the Province, CBT is contributing a further $5 million to this initiative. “We don’t know yet what the proposal process will look like yet, but the important thing is that there will be $10 million coming directly to the communities in the Columbia Basin region,� said Delphi Hoodicoff, director of communications for the Columbia Basin Trust.
“Our partnership with the provincial government represents a unique opportunity for CBT to help address a priority issue for a number of Basin communities,� said Garry Merkel, CBT board chair. “We’re excited this partnership can help communities make affordable rental housing projects a reality.� The CBT is hoping that all the details will be figured out within the next few weeks. continued on page 9
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ly in the works, we may, and that is a very soft may, extend that deadline to accommodate a transitional period. But if there is nothing else going on to that point we will wash our hands of it,� she said. “It is scary to have a major, very dangerous section of the Trans Canada Highway with no road rescue on it. It is volunteers and my volunteers are burnt out. I cannot force them to go to calls. We are in a tight spot for sure.� The ministry spokesperson said the community remains well served by RCMP, the BC Ambulance, and the local Fire Department, however, road rescue is a specialized service that plays a critical role in public safety response. We are very hopeful an adequate and expedient solution can be found. Ongoing meetings and discussions are underway, co-ordinated by EMBC and all stakeholders have indicated their willingness to participate in the process of finding a solution.
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Long wait ends for Jumbo Glacier Resort go ahead Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net After more than twenty years of debate the Jumbo Glacier Resort has received a go ahead from the provincial government. After one of the most extensive review and consultation processes in British Columbia’s history, the Province has approved the Jumbo Glacier Resort Master Development Agreement, which allows the resort to proceed. Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson made the announcement on his decision in Victoria on March 20. “After more than 20 years of comprehensive and exhaustive reviews, it was time to make a decision. I approved Jumbo Glacier Resort’s Master Development Agreement after reviewing all of the relevant documentation, and meeting with both First Nations and the proponent,” Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Thomson added he felt this project will spur local job creation and economic benefit while also upholding a responsible enviorment relationship. This opinion is not shared by Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald who explained in a press release the project may not have a financial backer. “So this project has no support and no money, but the government is determined to try and force it through,” Macdonald said. The fact that the announcement was made in Victoria rather than in Invermere has also bothered Macdonald who described it as being “very disrespectful” to the people in the area. “It would have been good manners to show up in Invermere and instead they chose to hide out far from here to make the announcement,” he said. Thomson stressed at the announcement that there was no disrespect intended. “This is a provincial decision that is important to all of the people of the province. It is one that has gone on for quite some time. I felt it was important to make it here with the provincial media to make sure the message was out provincially...this is certainly no disrespect to the people of the Kootenays in doing it here,” he said. MLA for Kootenay East, Bill Bennett, said he hoped this would start healing in many communities where people have been
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debating the development for two decades. “This project has, for over 20 years, divided Kootenay communities. I am grateful for a final decision. I thank the Minister for making it and Premier Christy Clark for creating an environment where tough decisions can be made. No matter which side of the debate you’re on, the majority of folks in the East Kootenay will be relieved by the certainty,” said Bill Bennett, MLA for Kootenay East. As for the suggestion that the announcement should have been made in Invermere, Bennett stressed the right decision had been made to hold the announcement in Victoria. “Norm Macdonald suggested we should have done the announcement in Invermere and while I respect the fact that is his home territory, his riding, I think that you would have ended up with a thousand people on either side of the street. You would have had proponents shouting how much they support it and you would have had a thousand people on the other side of the street shouting why is shouldn’t happen. You would have perpetuated the sort of dynamics that has existed in communities,” Bennett said. “We have had enough of that and we really want to get on with life, regardless of what side of this thing you are on.” Kootenay\Columbia MP David Wilks felt the time had come for a decision after such a long time for the parties involved. “After 21 years I am happy to see that the Provincial Government has made a decision on Jumbo Glacier Resort,” Wilks said. “Our government is focused on jobs and the economy, should this project move forward it will provide a much needed stimulus to the Columbia Valley.” Glacier Resorts Ltd. received an Environmental Assessment Certificate for Jumbo Glacier Resort in 2004, which included 195 commitments to mitigate environmental impacts. The resort master plan was approved in 2007. The Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations will pursue the establishment of a large wildlife management area to protect Grizzly bear habitat. Macdonald said the announcement changes nothing. “People in the Columbia Valley have been absolutely clear. They feel strongly that building a resort in this area does not make sense,” said Macdonald. “It doesn’t make sense environmentally or economically, and putting the BC Liberal stamp of
approval on it doesn’t change a thing.” Macdonald who was in Invermere on the day of the announcement said people had been coming up and expressing how upset they are over the decision. This opinion was not shared by everyone. Rose-Marie Regitnig, president, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce said, “The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased that a decision around Jumbo Glacier Resort has finally been made. We believe that over 20 years of indecision by three different governments was negatively impacting our communities. While we recognize that not all individuals will be pleased with the decision we do look forward to working with our members on the opportunities that this decision will present. It is our objective to help our members grow and develop their businesses in both an economically and environmentally sustainable manner.” Bennett felt it was important to show respect to everyone who has been involved with the debate over the years. “I respect the fact that there are very diverse views about this project. I respect the opposition. I respect the support. But I can tell you unequivocally that the people in the East Kootenay will be happy that we finally have some certainty around this and we can start to heal,” Bennett said. In his opinion, Macdonald explained that this decision was going to do nothing to help heal the area and will in fact “complicate matters” in the short term. “If you look at every opportunity that has been taken to test the opinion of people here in the community, it has been six or seven to one against the project. A thousand on one side maybe but you just cannot find the support on the other,” Macdonald said. How would he know he doesn’t know the community. He just doesn’t know it.” The resort could be North America’s only year-round, glacier-based ski resort. The resort will be in the Purcell Mountains, 57 km west of Invermere, on the site of an old sawmill. The master development agreement specifically laid out the terms and conditions where the resort could be developed. “It is going to be one place in B.C. where they can go up a cable car, look down into the lake of the hanging Glaciers and see something that is just out of this world because it is so beautiful,” Bennett said.
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Star EDITORIAL
A Jumbo decision
British Columbia Chamber Applauds Jumbo
After over twenty years of waiting the dotted line was finally signed and approval for the controversial Jumbo Resort Project was given. For years residents, politicians and experts have talked about and debated the potential benefits and problems the development could cause. Now that it has been signed off at the provincial level the questions surrounding the project focus around what is going to happen now? This is a topic everyone seems to have an opinion on. By Darryl Crane After living in Invermere for two years I have witnessed the passion on both sides of the issue. Those who support the project believe it will be a great boost during a time when jobs seem to be tough to come by. Those who are against it had many reasons that seemed to center around the environment, spiritual belief and the lack of necessity depending on who you talk to. One point that was consistently brought up in discussions did centre around the length of time it was taking to make a decision. Even though we’re are in a system where red tape takes a great deal of time, over 20 years would seem extreme for any decision to be made. Whatever the final pick was, people on one side or the other were going to be upset. This was one of the choices where making everyone happy could not happen no matter how long you decided to take. But as for what happens next no one could guess how this will affect certain aspects of the future of the area. MLA Bill Bennett said he hoped the announcement would lead to healing in an area where people have dedicated a long part of their lives to the issue. This may be wishful thinking on his part and like anyone who is involved in any big decision you can’t blame him for that. As with any decision made in life how people respond to it is difficult to judge. The hope that the announcement would suddenly stop people from being against it and then those who were divided on the issue will suddenly be brought back together is a little hard to believe. Passion is not something you just wake up one morning and walk away from. Over the years this is the force which has fed the debate. There are already rumours that protests may stem from the issue and the battle will continue. I would hope the protest is peaceful but again in a place where so much passion is involved that is something only time will tell. The environmental side of this issue was always one which interested me because in this career you have much information on issues such as this from both sides which tells many different stories. Between the debates of leaving such a place with such natural beauty alone to the number of bears that move through the area, it can be tough to weed through the pages. We are given many numbers which all of those concerned with the project have gone over many times and still it is staggering. So here we are, the announcement is made and who knows what the future holds. One thing is for sure the issue itself will not just fade away into the night just yet. Living in the area and knowing people who are on both sides of the issue I feel confident in saying this. I am curious to see what happens next and continue learning what the people think about the next step in the multi- decade debate that hits very close to home.
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The BC Chamber of Commerce would like to applaud the BC Government for its foresight in approving the Jumbo Glacier Resort. “This project has been reviewed to death,” said John Winter, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “It’s good to see BC sending a clear signal that major projects like these will be judged on their own merits.” The Jumbo Glacier Resort is a proposed year round ski resort located at the foot of Jumbo Mountain and Jumbo Glacier 55 kilometers west of Invermere, BC. It has been involved in a lengthy Environmental Assessment process and has taken years to get to this point. The impact this project will have on the province will be far
Dear editor, Napoleon Hill wrote that “it is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed”. If his words hold true this past week was marked by the provincial government succeeding in helping East Kootenay communities continue to succeed. The week of March 19 – 23 began with “Community Recreation Grant” announcements. This government program is unique for small communities as the province pays 80 percent of the cost for projects that improve opportunities for people to be physically active. In real terms, this is actually an investment in healthy living for British Columbians and I am thrilled to say that Canal Flats was one of our local communities to benefit from the program. Anyone who has ever played or had a son or daughter or grandchild play a game of hockey or have curled in the Canal Flats “barn” know how desperately it needs repairs. Last Thursday MLA Bill Bennett, RDEK Wendy Both and I joined Canal Flats Mayor, Councilors and staff in the announcement that the town would
receive $800,000 to put in a new concrete slab, new pipes and insulation in the metal arena. An investment so desperately needed that the town administrator stated that, “without this provincial grant it is likely we would have had to permanently close the arena in the very near future”. The Leisure Centre in the District of Sparwood in the Elk Valley was presented with $400,000 providing the funding for a retrofit of their Leisure Centre which will save them $48,000 a year. Fernie’s Mayor Guiliano celebrated the news that her community would receive $350,973 for a new soccer field at the Max Turyk School and Crannbrook celebrated after receiving almost $280,000 that will be used for the ongoing work on their trail system. The tiny community of Wasa was also cheering when they received $70,000 for the much needed construction of an outdoor rink that will generate more opportunities for public skating and minor hockey. The “Proceeds of Crime of Civil Forfeiture” is another government program helping communities with money that has been taken from those who engage in the illicit gains of crime and from this fund
Summit Community Services in Cranbrook will be receiving $5000 for Cranbrook and $5000 for Kimberley and the Elk Valley RCMP will receive the same amount. All three grants will be directed to assist efforts to reduce domestic violence in our communities. The week wrapped up with the announcement of the “Affordable Rental Housing Initiative” which is joint program between the provincial and federal governments and in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. Through this program $10 million will go towards the creation of desperately needed affordable family housing in our Kootenay communities. Thank you to the CBT who invested $5 million in this wonderful initiative. So there you have it; you and your government invested in community recreation and better health, you and your government invested in the very important work being done to stop domestic violence and finally you and your government invested in much needed affordable rental housing. I call that one amazing week in the East Kootenay’s! Doug Clovechok BC Liberal Candidate nominee
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Golden point of view Do you support the building of Jumbo Resort?
Karen Macdonald “I’m dead set against it... It’s only 30 km from Panorama, so they’re going to have to drive past Panorama... to go to this resort in this beautiful pristine area, and it’s going to get wrecked.”
Sarah Osadetz “We have enough resorts. I think a lot of the resorts in Western Canada... have a hard time making it. We don’t need another resort with a bunch of empty $4-million homes sitting there consuming energy.”
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Shawna Deghene “In my opinion the resort was going to go ahead anyways, because it’s all about money, it doesn’t really matter about the protests. I wasn’t surprised at all.”
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Correction In the March 14 issue of the Golden Star, there was a mistake in an article regarding the Golden Minor Soccer Association. The email address was incorrect. Anyone wishing to register for soccer can email gmsareg@gmail.com right away and request a registration form. The season is scheduled to begin on April 16, weather and field conditions permitting.
The time has come to Ditch BILL 22 Why does the BC Liberal government constantly portray teachers as evil, self-centered and money hungry? When the teachers make suggestions to improve class size and composition, the government sees this strategy as negative. Why? My opinion about why the BC Liberals do this is as follows: They do not want public education to be the norm in BC. They want education privatized. They want parents who have loads of money to send their children to private schools. If parents pay, then the cost is lower for the government. They want those who do not have loads of money to make do with what is available, and be content. Do you know who teaches at private schools? The same people who teach at public schools. They have come through exactly the same universities, the same courses, and the same training regimens during their teacher training. Their knowledge is no more or less diverse than teachers in the public system. Yes, teachers in public education often have better pay, but they pay huge dues in order to retain those benefits. They have fought for those bene-
fits for years. After 5-8 years (or more) of education and constant upgrading, teachers deserve some value for their dollar. Why does the BC government constantly battle with their employees, the teachers of your children? I will tell you why: Children in public education are funded by the public. That takes away from the coffers of the government. Education shows no immediate monetary value to the government in power. If education costs can be minimized, then the government ‘looks good’. Lower teacher salaries and higher classroom sizes make looking good possible. However, teachers who cannot afford to survive on their salaries are not going to be spending tons of time volunteering to keep other people’s children in extracurricular activities. I know private school teachers who couldn’t afford to attend their own private school Christmas parties (parents, board members and teachers were invited to attend). The BC Liberals have plenty of money to throw around in advertising campaigns to condemn teacher action (which teachers specifically designed to impact students as little as possible).
The government has plenty of money to encourage many different corporations to invest in this province, because this helps to make the government look like our province is prospering. This government also seems to have all kinds of money to pay off CEO’s and the upper echelon who really do not deserve the bonuses they receive. (But their hands are tied!! Oh!) Without supporting public education, we will be like drones in the hive of BC Liberals, while the elite continue to harvest all the honey our lovely province creates through projects like BC Place and the Jumbo Glacier project. Those projects look big and prosperous, and bring in potential billions. Education, sadly, does not. Education only pays off in the long run, and this government does not care beyond the next election. Teachers teach because they see value, potential, and worth in their efforts. They teach for the students. They teach for the future. Support the teachers and get rid of this latest BC Bill 22. Becky Leonty, Golden, BC
Jumbo decision bad, but resort not a done deal as of yet Wildsight and Scott Niedermayer pledge to keep Jumbo Wild It was a ‘Jumbo mistake’ for the provincial government to approve the Jumbo Glacier Resort’s Master Development Agreement this week, say Wildsight and Scott Niedermayer, NHL legend who grew up in Cranbrook. “I am disappointed with the B.C. government’s decision on the Jumbo Glacier resort,” said Niedermayer. “I will continue my efforts to protect the unique, wild areas of the Kootenays for future generations to enjoy. The majestic wildlife, like the grizzly bear, need these large
wilderness areas to support healthy populations.” John Bergenske, Wildsight’s executive director, said opposition to the project remains strong. “It’s extremely unfortunate that the provincial government has ignored the overwhelming opposition to this project from the people of the Kootenays, the Ktunaxa Nation’s spiritual values, and ignored the clear scientific consensus against the development by North America’s leading grizzly bear experts. “It’s a bad decision. But it’s not the end,” Ber-
genske said. It’s thought that Glacier Resorts Ltd. will need nearly $1 billion in capital investment to build the ski resort. With ski hills across the Kootenays running below capacity and a declining trend in the ski industry and real estate market, Bergenske questions who will invest in the resort. “This is not economic diversification,” Bergenske said. “The Kootenays have lots of ski resorts, heli- and cat-ski operations. Jumbo is a land grab, pure and simple.” But before the project can move forward, the land must be rezoned, and the Province hasn’t
indicated how. Glacier Resorts has requested that the Province declare the area a resort municipality, creating a town with zero population and an appointed council, the first in B.C. “It’s never been done before,” Bergenske said. Niedermayer said it’s not time to let the issue drop. “I believe we must do all we can to keep these places wild, as they are coming under increasing pressure of development and disappearing around the world,” he said. Robyn Duncan Wildsight Purcells Program Manager
Resort still lacks land use approval necessary to proceed Despite strong evidence that Jumbo Glacier Resort is bad for the Kootenay and bad for B.C., the Province appears to have allowed the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort to move one step closer to reality. At the March 21 press conference announcing signing of the Jumbo Glacier Resort Master Development Agreement (MDA), Minister Steve Thompson and provincial staff relied heavily on outdated and flawed information to defend their rationale for the so called approval. The Province disregarded peer reviewed research by North America’s leading grizzly bear. This research demonstrates that Jumbo Glacier Resort will result in the loss of bears locally and will diminish the viability of the
regional population of grizzly bears. Further, the Province has never received a positive independent economic impact assessment for the resort, but has than one assessment which suggests that the viability of the resort is questionable and that “… there is no basis to suggest there would be any resource and land use net benefit due to the project”. “Claims by the Province that this resort is environmentally and economically sound demonstrate willful ignorance of the facts. But the public is not fooled. Ignoring the facts does not make them go away. If it were to proceed, Jumbo Resort would be a significant burden on the ecosystems and economy of this region, and the people of the Kootenay are not prepared to
accept that outcome”, said Jim Galloway of the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society. In 2004, the province made its first announcement of “approval” with the issuance of an Environmental Assessment (EA) Certificate for Jumbo Resort. But the EA Certificate did not include a key requirement of land use approval, and neither does the signing of the MDA. In order to proceed Jumbo Resort will still need the RDEK to rezone the Land; for Cabinet to approve a Resort Municipality; or for an existing municipality to step forward to allow the Jumbo Valley to become part of their boundaries. The province has framed these steps as minor inconveniences, but in fact they each require a
high profile process fraught with controversy. “This announcement is little more than smoke and mirrors on the part of the Province.The Province has attempted, once again, to make it look like they are moving Jumbo Resort forward. But Minister Steve Thompson himself stated that the resort cannot proceed without land use. That means a public process at either the local government level or a cabinet decision. These venues present significant political challenges to the elected decision makers involved and the public will be there to make sure that the facts of Jumbo Glacier Resort cannot be overlooked” stated Mr. Galloway. Jim Galloway Director, Jumbo Creek Conservation Society
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more information... go to www.goldenchamber.bc.ca Events •• For Looking for ski hill events? www.KickingHorseResort.com Entertainment Golden Cinema Presents The Hunger Games Friday March 30 to Thursday April 5 at 7 p.m. Matinee’s at 2 p.m. on Friday March 30, Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1. Mirror Mirror Starting Friday April 6. Metropolitan Opera MANON. Showing: Saturday April 7 at 9.55 a.m. Anna Netrebko’s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly’s new production travels to the Met from the Royal Opera House.
This Week 2012-2013 Preschool Registration Our program is staffed with 2 Early Childhood Educators and offers a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities for 3 and 4 year olds. There are a limited number of spaces left!
Classes: Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 8:45am – 11:15am (4 yr olds) Or Tuesday, Thursday – 12:45pm – 3:15pm (3 & 4 yr olds) For more information contact Shelley Zajsek at 439-9324 or Shelley.Zajsek@sd6.bc.ca
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Winter Walking Schedule Two weekly walking meetings scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:15 p.m.- 2:15 p.m. This will give us an opportunity to exercise and stretch our legs mid-week and just before the weekend. Don’t forget to stretch before walking. For more information regarding the program please contact Sarah at 250439-9756 or email leisure. events@golden.ca
Afterschool Shakedown – FREE homework help for students in Grades 3 to 7. Every Tuesday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the Lion’s Den (below the public library) from now until June 2012. This program aims to help students with homework and areas of difficulty such as reading, writing and math. Call 4399665 for more information. Afterschool Shakeup – FREE homework help for students in grades 8 to 12. Ever y Wednesday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Golden Secondar y School por table from now until June 2012. Call 250-439-9665 for more information. A.P.E.S. After School Program Ever y Monday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Alexander Park Elementar y. For more info or
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Wed, Mar 28 Live at the Rockwater Daniel Wesley with Opening by Kim Churchill starting at 9 p.m. The Golden Film Festival hosted by the Gentlemen’s leisure Club of Golden. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 at the Golden Cinemas.
Thurs, Mar 29 Winter Toddler Storytime at the Golden Library: for preschoolers 3-5 years. Thursdays until March 29 1:30-2 p.m. Join us for stories, songs and crafts! For more info call 250-344-6516. Nobody’s Perfect – a parenting program for parents of children birth to age five. Thursdays, from noon to 2 p.m. at Nicholson Elementary School. There is no cost. Lunch served; Childcare provided. For more information – or if you require transportation, please call Rhonda Smith 250-344-2000, or email goldidp@uniserve.com The Golden Film Festival hosted by the Gentlemen’s leisure Club of Golden. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 at the Golden Cinemas. Youth Action Group Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Golden Secondary portable from now until June 2012. This free program aims to create more opportunities for youth in Golden! Call 250-439-9665 for more information.
Fri, Mar 30 The Golden Film Festival hosted by the Gentlemen’s leisure Club of Golden. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the RecPlex.
Sat, Mar 31 Winter Golden Farmers’ Market at the Mount 7 Rec Plex Saturday Mar 31, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. LOCAL FOOD - LOCAL ARTS - LOCAL MUSIC Musical Guest - John Jenkins
Sun Splash Fun Festival Weekend 1 – March 31/April 1 Spring time celebrations up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort with unique snow events and live bands! Live at the Rockwater Noble Thief some of the former members of Subcity Dwellers have joined to play a mix of soul, rock and funk.
Sun, Apr 1 Live at the Rockwater Big John Bates will bring a great stage show and unique sound to the stage. Easter Mass Schedule at Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart Palm Sunday, April 1 at 10 a.m. beginning with Ecumenical Service in the park opposite the Church.Holy Week: Tues. April 3, 7 p.m. Wed. April 4, 9 a.m. Holy Thursday April 5, 7 p.m. Good Friday April 6, 3 p.m. Sat. April 7, 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday April 8, 10 a.m.
Mon, Apr 2 Grief and Loss support group Beginning weekly on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 717 10th street South (Pentecostal Church) Grief is not an illness, it is a process. Come join us on a journey. Call Jim at 250-344-2459, www.goldenpt.ca
Tues, Apr 3 Off the Rails: An Epic Advendure... The Golden Cycling Club is having an events night. A club social and trail update followed by Off the Rails, 14 months, 10,000 kms. Moscow to beijing by pedal power. Tuesday April 3 at the Golden Civic Centre. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., admission is free.
Upcoming Events Little Chimps 2012-2013 preschool registration. For more information call Shelley at 4399324 Golden Spring Home & Lifestyle Show - April 14 & 15, 2012 Spring is just around the corner
and the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the dates for the Golden Spring Home & Lifestyle Show, taking place this April 14 & 15 in the Golden Arena. Of course there will be more than just browsing at the trade show. There will be a stage with entertainment every hour, a concession, a free community pancake breakfast on the Sunday morning. Parents Reading, Children Succeeding - FREE 6-week program for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents, April 26 to May 31, 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. in the StrongStart room. Parents will learn about activities and ways to support their children’s learning and development and help prepare their children for school. Call 4399324 to register. Mother Goose Program at the Golden library. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Starts again on April 13 and 20. Sun Splash Fun Festival – End of Season Celebrations – April 6 – 8. End your season in style, the weekend combines some classic ski hill events such as the Dummy Downhill and Slush Cup plus of course, live music! Celebrate the Fish Moon with Moon Curser Vineyards at the Eagle’s Eye restaurant. There will be an incredible 5-course dinner complimented by a tasting of Moon Curser. Friday Apr. 6, 6 to 11 pm 2012 Fall Faire Meeting This meeting is intended for everyone interested in the 2012 Kicking Horse Country Fall Faire. Bring your Brown Bag lunch and come forward with ideas that will insure the success of the Faire. Coffee and tea will be provided. The meeting will be at the Golden Museum on Tuesday April 17 from noon to 1 p.m. There is no cost. Contact Colleen Palumbo at 344-5169 with any questions. JOB READINESS SKILLS – FREE program, April 30 to May 14, daily from 9:30am – 12:30pm. This program prepares adults for the workforce. Participants will have the opportunity to acquire certification in World Host Fundamentals. TO REGISTER, call 250-344-5413 or email mde@ cbal.org by April 20.
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continued from page 4 All proposals will be reviewed by BC Housing and the CBT, which means that all decisions will be made locally says Hoodicoff. “Our goal is to help as many people get as many projects off the ground as possible. So we hope that this will be good news for everyone,” said Hoodicoff. Every community has different needs, and the Affordable Rental Housing initiative will be open to hearing proposals that address housing issues for seniors, families, people with disabilities, or any other group struggling to find affordable housing. “I’m not sure what the specific issues are in Golden,” said Hoodicoff. “But I know that, like many other towns in the region, housing prices have skyrocketed in Golden.” The Canada-British Columbia Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing 2011-2014, signed in July 2011, confirms the remaining three years of B.C.’s five-year allocation of the Government of Can-
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Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $7,500/$5,500/$5,500 and 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. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. 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Local Women Making A Difference
Ruth Hamilton Golden Chamber of Commerce Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net After having many years of experience owning a variety of businesses has given Ruth Hamilton a unique perspective which she uses in the position as Manager of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce. Ruth came to Golden in 1984 for many of the same reasons people come here today. An avid lover of being in the outdoors she left behind a successful clothing store in Alberta. Since moving to Golden she has run a number of businesses during her time in the town which included an antique candy store, a glass shop a clothing store and a Bed and Breakfast. After being on the board of directors of the Chamber Ruth took on the role as Manager at the chamber around seven years ago. “I have always been self employed and part of the chamber of commerce. I just like helping other businesses and helping the community,� Ruth said. Ruth went on to explain that after so many years of working for herself the chamber was the right choice for her because it gave her the chance to help local people while holding on to some of her
independence. “It is great. I love the variety of work and the variety of businesses I deal with. It is like being self employed. I do my own schedule here and work on my own events. It is very motivating here.� Ruth pointed out that British Columbia is one of the leading provinces in the country for women to start their own businesses. According to information provided by Ruth, in 2010, over 36 percent of self-employed in British Columbia were women. This was slightly higher than the national average of 35 per cent and the second highest rate among the provinces. The participation rates of female Canadian business owners are comparable to those in the United States and higher than those of other leading nations. “There are tons of women in the construction field and I think being in business with families sometimes works better for women in some ways. When you are self employed you can work your own hours. So that helps. Women are venturing out there and opening their own businesses and being very successful.�
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Carol Higginson Sobey’s Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net If you walk in to Sobeys in Golden chances are you will see more than one smiling face on your journey through the store. Carol Higginson, the Store Administrator, thinks there is a simple reason why so many people enjoy their time working at Sobeys. “Everybodyreallygetsalongverywell.They hang out outside of work at fitness and yoga classes for example. You are there all day and there after work and it is still fun,� she said. Higginson has worked at the store since it became a Sobeys in 2007 and was there before that for about eight months before the changeover.As a StoreAdministrator she looks after the front end and office of the facility. “It is an overseeing of the store. I oversee the cashiers, opening and closing duties. It also includes dealing with the office which includes file maintenence and the office clerk.� She was born and raised in Golden and worked at the store as a seasonal worker while going to school and was interested in trying something new from other jobs she had held in the area. “I started out cashing and moved up rather quickly. I like where I am and love the company and staff. I look forward to coming to
workeveryday,�Higginsonsaid.“Thatiswhat has kept me here.� She went on to explain that right from the first time you enter the store people can feel the positive atmosphere of the people who work there. “It is a huge morale booster. I have people come on and say they could not believe even through the hiring process (which includes a four hour orientation), of how good the morale and energy is with the staff,� she said. She went on to say that one of the key factors that keeps the business going is respect between staff members. “If you have respect for the workers and they have it for you they will be willing to go that extra mile and put in the extra effort. ThiswasanopinionsharedbyCamDawes, ManagerofSobeyswhohasknownHigginson for many years. “How employees deal with people comes from direction. If you have someone giving poor direction then poor things will happen. All the managers lead by example. I wouldn’t ask someone to do something I would not do myself,� he said. Dawes and Higginson think that the work ethic shown by all of the staff is why the business works as well as it does. “Motivation comes from just what is going to happen that day. You never know what is
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going to happen in here from day to day and I love that challenge,� Higginson said. Dawes agreed that from day to day you just are never sure what you may have to deal with and work through at the store. She went on to say that there are many good opportunities in the company to get ahead of things. “They help us provide a great incentive to bring people in to work with us,� Higginson said. Both Higginson and Dawes said the operation has many women who move up the ladder to become managers both here in Golden and also across Canada. “Everyone steps up to do a great job and there are many great opportunities. Sometimes people think they can’t be a manager but here whether it is front end, deli, bakery or any other department...there are lots of opportunities out there,� Dawes said Another great part of working for the company is the fact that it is nationwide. “The company is so country wide it is easy to move up and across. If the time comes you want to move elsewhere you can transfer.�
Carol Higginson has been a part of the Sobeys family since it became a Sobeys in 2007. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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LOCAL WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE Women in Business
Ford Naomi Maisonneuve, Vonda Foraie, Loretta Johnson, Darlene Blais, Robin Beckett Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Cars and car maintenance is stereotypically a male dominated industry and hobby, but the folks over at Kicking Horse Ford are ignoring the convention. “Women make up nearly half of our staff here,” said NaomiMaisonneuve,controller and managing partner for Kicking Horse Ford. “We have five women and six men working here right now. And that’s quite different from when I started here 15 years ago. Back then Vonda was the only woman, and then I came.” Maisonneuve started as an accounting clerk, and has worked her way up to part owner of the dealership (a franchiseForddealership,but an individually owned business). And she has won the Peak Performer award for the 14th year, which is given the top accountants in Ford. The five female employees as Ford cover all areas of the business. There is Darlene Blais, who Maisonneuve
describes as “our lot attendantextraordinaire,”andRobin Beckett, who is the finance manager, but also deals with sales. “She’s been here for three years, and she does a great job for us. She was a Summit Award winner for 2011. That’s the top 10 per cent of finance people in sales of warrantyandinsurance,”said Dan Maisonneuve, the dealer principal and general manager at Kicking Horse Ford. Vonda Foraie has been working with Ford for 25 years, and is now managing the service and parts department. And although things have changed over the years, she still gets a few funny looks from customers when they ask for the manager and get her. “I do get funny looks sometimes. I’m not scared, and I know what I have to do. As long as I let them know that I’m confident in repairing theirvehiclethey’refine,”said Foraie. “But nowadays, people are used to women in positions like these everywhere. They
Loretta Johnson, left, Naomi Maisonneuve, and Vonda Foraie are three of the five females employed by Kicking Horse Ford. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
have no other choice. And everybody treats each other very well here. The guys treat us fair, always. Just because we’re women, it doesn’t make a difference to them.”
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Foraie loves her job, and the company that employs her, but she is particularly grateful for co-workers and customers. “I have developed a very good relationship with my customers. We have our locals who come back again and again,” she said. “I have discovered throughout my years of working here that my coworkers,employees,staffand owners are, and always will be, very important to me.” Also hailing from the service department is Loretta Johnson, who is the service advisor. She has been with Kicking Horse Ford for seven years, and spends her days booking people in, recommending services that are due, and letting them know how much it will cost for repairs and how long it will take. “I enjoy having a career
in cars, very much so,” said Johnson, who is described by her coworkers as a gearhead. “Every day is a new day, I never quit learning. Every year they’re coming out with more cars and trucks, and new things, which means new things that are better and new things that can go wrong. And that’s the nice thing about this, it’s never boring. Every day is new and you never stop learning.” Johnson used to race cars, on and off the track. She would drive her Mustang, sometimes her friends’ cars, and “anything that ran.” But when you consider how she began driving, it isn’t a surprise. “I’ve been driving since I was really young, I just loved to drive,” she said. “My aunt had a farm, and anything that was parked out in the back field that we could get
running we were allowed to drive in the field. I spent a lot of time doing that. And if you got it stuck, you had to figure out how to get it out. So I learned a lot from that, just about fixing cars and how to get them running.” The entire Kicking Horse Ford staff is a close knit group, andDanMaisonneuvecredits that staff with much of the company’s success. “I’m very happy with my staff here. Like any other job it can be tough and trying sometimes. And the whole staff is responsible for us winning the President’s Award. And the girls are a huge part of that.”
Know the Earth Beneath Your Feet This geological / paleontological and fossil field trip will consist of exactly what the name states – to know the earth beneath your feet!
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It will start with a classroom presentation and discussion and then students will venture to Pedley Pass. Topics will include:
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*Understand the geological significance of the Rocky Mountain Trench; *How the earth forces change over time; *What were the geological processes that established the Rocky Mountain Trench *The geological relation of the sedimentary Rocky Mountains to the East of Golden and the metamorphic mountain ranges to the west; *When and how did the Cordillera Ice Sheet affect the Rocky Mountain Trench *What types and age of fossils would be found in the areas adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Trench *Intro to the field trip with the geological age and location of Pedley Pass
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Quick-Start Business Plan 5 Questions tell if your business idea is worth it
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Janet Crandall Moose Trax Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net She is certainly not new to the business world, but this new venture is taking her out of her comfort zone, into an exciting new place. Born and raised in Golden, Janet Crandall has been in the newspaper business since she was a kid, starting off at the family paper at age 11. "It's so funny, because I'm finding that there are some things about business that I absolutely did not know," said Crandall, who at age 40 has decided that she was ready to try something new, and open up her own shop. For the past month-and-a-half Crandall has been working to open up Moose Trax, a fudge candy and snack shop, that recently opened up in downtown Golden. "By the time I decided to do this, It was so far past the scary part, I was just ready for it. I was ready to try something different," she said. "And I'm at that point in my life where it's now or never." Moose Trax is filled with all kinds of chocolate candy and snacks, but its bread and butter, what makes it truly special, is the fudge. They will start off with 14 different flavours, including Rocky Road, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Coconut Creme and Fudge with Skor, and change them up as much as possible. "We're going to have lots of flavours, today I made maple walnut," said Crandall. "We're also going to do
seasonal fudge, so in the fall we would do pumpkin pie, apple pie, and at Christmas we'll have candy cane and egg nog." Maple was not supposed to be one of the original 14 flavours, but so many people have already come in asking for it, Crandall decided to make it. The past month-and-a-half has been a busy one for Crandall, but she is happy to be in control of her own business, and do something she enjoys. "I like this kind of thing, candy and packaging. I mean, who doesn't like fudge?" said Crandall. "But to be doing something like this, I certainly don't have any delusions about guaranteed success. I could be broke by September, that's the reality. But I think it's worth the risk." Since she found the space for her shop, and started moving in, Crandall has been pleasantly surprised by the show of support from the community. "I grew up here, but that doesn't mean people have to do anything for you. So the help I've received has been overwhelming. And the support of people coming through the door, people will peak their head in and say 'wow it's looking great.' It's been really nice. And I sure didn't expect that," she said. "And my family has been down here helping me all the time, so that has been huge." Moose Trax is located at 101-421 9th Ave. N. Go on in and check out all of the Easter treats for the holiday season.
Janet Crandall gets ready to pour a batch of fudge at her new store Moose Trax in Downtown Golden. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
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Nicki McIntosh Shape Up Fitness Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net A healthy revolution is trying to sweep its way across the nation, and one business women has found a way do her part here in Golden. “It’s super rewarding. I have people come up to me and thank me because they’re getting results or they’re just feeling better. It’s been life changing for some people, which is so rewarding and overwhelming for me. It makes me really love what I do,” said Nicki McIntosh, fitness instructor and owner of Shape Up Fitness. Shape Up Fitness teaches exercise classes like Zumba, cardio kickboxing, booty camp and mama fit, at various locations around Golden. “I had been teaching in Golden for quite a few years off and on... So I had a history here. Then I finally decided to move back here and settle a bit,” said McIntosh. “Then I worked towards ICKI starting the business. I had built a clientele, having taught classes previously. So when I fired it (the business) up, I already had all these people coming out to see me. And from there it just grew and grew.” McIntosh, and her seemingly endless supply of energy, has inspired people, women especially, in Golden to get out and shape up - and have fun while they’re doing it. “Zumba is the big one. I thought maybe it was just going to be a fad, and in April it will be one year since I started it. But it just continues to go strong, and grow more,” she said. “The great thing about Zumba is that you’re getting a really great workout, and you don’t
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even notice you’re working hard because you are having such a good time.” McIntosh sees many of the same people coming to class every week, and she gets to see change in her clients from month to month, both in their body and their attitude. “I’ve had people lose a lot of weight just doing Zumba and staying committed to that program twice a week. I’ve had people who have lost about 20 or 30 pounds,” she said. “Initiallypeoplewouldcome to just dance and have fun, and then they would start to venture out and go to other classes. And pretty soon they’re doing a full fitness program that they’re so committed to with four or five classes a week. It’s so awesome.” There was a time when very few people in Golden participated in regular fitness classes. And although Shape Up Fitness has a very strong following, with some very athletic people, McIntosh works hard to make sure that people of all fitness levels can get someC NTOSH thing out of her classes. “I try to make the classes as versatile as possible, so that someone at a high level of fitness can be in the same class as someone who is just beginning,” she said. There are always lots of modifications to customize your workout. Shape Up Fitness has a new spring schedule, anda“SpringintoSummerFitnessChallenge” starting at the beginning ofApril, and running until the end of June. For more details go to www.shapeupfitness.info.
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5IF (PMEFO 4UBS 8IZ XPNFO CFMPOH JO PVS OFXTSPPN Anyone who has seen the movie “Anchorman” will remember the part where the TV news channel’s boss decides to hire a woman reporter. “Don’t get me wrong Ed, I love the ladies! But they DON’T belong in the newsroom!” yelled sports reporter, Champ. Well, that was the 70s, and 40 years later, the newsroom is definitely a bit more feminine. Currently, there are four women here, ranging in age from 25 to 50-something, and our two token men, big Dave and Darryl. When Dave started work here a couple months ago we joked with him about how he would cope in a work environment dominated by women. He responded by telling us we were welcome to “pretty up” the meeting room. We just laughed. Being an office full of women doesn’t mean we place potted plants in every corner of the
office and decorate the lunchroom in complementary shades of pink. The wall next to our desks are decorated with handwritten lists of story ideas and deadlines, and a few photos of our kids pinned to the corkboard. That’s as far as our interior design skills go. There have been moments when I’ve seen Dave looking slightly bewildered as we are all sitting around chatting about “girly things,” such as new winter boots and attractive male ski patrollers, but generally, he has fitted in very well. He knows when he can help (after work drinks) and when he’s best to leave us alone (girl talk and hysterical moments.) Having a man in the office can be really useful too. Dave always steps in when he feels that someone is bullying us, which does happen fairly often, and is able to be the voice of reason during some of those hysterical moments. But we wouldn’t change our office. We spend a ridiculous amount of time here and the
Michele, Sue, Jessica (missing Carolyn) women make the office a friendlier, warmer place to come to. We have an unspoken understanding and can sense each other’s moods so we know how far we can push each other. Plus, when things get too much, we get hugs, a cup of tea and chocolate from our colleagues. What more could you ask for?
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Karen Cathcart College of the Rockies Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net She came for the ski hill, but she stayed for the community. Karen Cathcart, originally from Sarnia, Ontario, moved to this small town nestled between the Rocky and Purcell Mountains in 2002. “We came out here originally for Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, because my husband got a job there,� said Cathcart, manager of the Golden campus of College of the Rockies. “And I’m glad we did, I absolutely love it here.� With a passion for education, Cathcart was working in Sarnia, coordinating and managing the hospitality and tourism management program and Lambton College. “So before we moved out here, I had already aligned myself with the College of the Rockies, and I completed a masters degree in business administration at the University of Guelph,� said Cathcart. She started off teaching at the college, part time with the Adventure Tourism program, and also business courses like entrepreneurship, marketing and communications. And then about six years ago, the administrator at the time decided to retire, so Cathcart took on the task. “It’s neat, it’s a great great opportunity for me. I knew that it would be different because I wouldn’t be teaching anymore, and I absolutely love to teach,� she said. “But it gave me an opportunity to develop and create programming here.� The Golden campus is one of seven run by the College of the Rockies, and out of the seven, it is the furthest away from the main campus in Cranbrook. “So that brings with it lots of interesting issues. We’ve worked very hard with our community here, and we wouldn’t be able to do what we do here at College of the Rockies without the staff I have, and without the community,� said Cathcart. “We try to reach out to our community on a number of levels, and at the same time we are able to give
Karen Cathcart has been with the College of the Rockies since she moved to Golden in 2002, first as a teacher, and now as the manager of the Golden campus. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
back to the community in a number of ways as well.� The college aims to give students the education to either stay in Golden and become a contributing member of the community, or go somewhere else and have the tools they need to become successful. “When you’re a community college, and you’re working with public funding, it’s your responsibility as an administrator to take a strong look at your community and figure out what it’s going to take for us
to support this community. Part of the programming that we do here absolutely does that,� said Cathcart. Their most successful program is the Adventure Tourism diploma, which appeals to local and visiting students alike. “TheAdventureTourismBusiness Operations diploma program, has been running for over 17 years out of this campus. A few years ago we decided to go to diploma level with that program, and it was probably the best decision we ever made.
That program is now on wait-list status, and every year we have up to 40 students in that program,� said Cathcart. “The neat thing about that program is that we get very few local people, and that’s not a problem. It’s just the reality, because local people already do that kind of thing. They live here for that lifestyle. But what we do is we bring in international and domestic students from across Canada, into this community. And they’re here for two years sup-
porting this community.� Cathcart has been the administrator at the college for nearly six years now, and although she misses teaching sometimes, she is as excited and motivated as ever to keep the Golden campus strong and relevant. “I have such an amazing staff here, and I know that if I had to be away they could keep everything running smoothly,� she said. “I’m just so proud of the work that everyone is doing here.�
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The Golden Curling Club finishes its season off with a bang Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Curling Club hosted its third and final Curling Bonspiel of the season this past weekend (March 23 and 24). Thirteen teams of four spent their Friday and Saturday hurling rocks down the sheets of ice in one of Canada’s favourite pastimes. “So our winners this weekend, for the A event it was Team Monchak,” said Phyllis Hartwig, treasurer with the Golden Curling Club. The teams are named after their Skip’s last name. “And for the B event, the winners were Team Keenleyside. The C event was won by Team Piggot.” The event was topped off with a dinner, and an all-night Karaoke party with Mike Pecora. They also held a golf competition,
where participants putted a golf ball from one end of the ice to the other, trying to sink it in the tiny hole. No one succeeded, but prizes were handed out for the closest efforts. “It was definitely a successful weekend, everyone had fun,” said Hartwig. The Golden Curling Club is now closed until next season. And the club is hoping that more people in Golden will find their passion for curling. “We need a lot more support as a club. We used to be twice the size we are now. And membership is still dwindling,” said Hartwig. “But everybody has a good time when they come out to curl.” The club had their annual general meeting this weekend as well, and Gilles St. Ives was elected as the club’s new president. Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to see a full slideshow of the Bonspiel.
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Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2015
The crew from the Taps sweep their hearts out at the Golden Curling Club’s final Bonspiel of the year. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
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We reach the mid-point of Canada’s Road Safety Vision 2015 in only a few more months. I’m not going to ask if you are doing something to meet the goals of the program, I’m going to ask you if you have ever heard of the program. One would think that given the cost of motor vehicle collisions to each of us that this would be a topic of some interest and widely publicized. Perhaps the only component of a comprehensive road safety plan that the average driver comes into contact with is the enforcement aspect. You are ticketed by police for showing a driving behaviour that is contrary to the good practices for safe driving. Of course, this is only the point of the sword and everyone also needs to see the other facets of the program in order to raise awareness and influence responsible practices. How successful can we be? After all, we are better than average drivers, aren’t we? This might be the toughest part of the program to shape. Our own built in biases lead us to think that we are safe, responsible drivers and that everyone else is the problem. Obviously, that is not the case as 50% of us have to be below average and we see them in our bathroom mirror each morning. Let’s forget about everyone else on the road for a moment and ask ourselves what we can do to become more considerate, more knowledgeable and more safety conscious. Don’t stop thinking about it until you come up with something worthwhile. Now put it into practice and keep it in practice. Maybe we’ll meet the goal to make Canada’s highways the safest in the world after all. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.
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Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. 250-344-8429, 344-0209 or 344-0604. Bachelor Suite Avail Apr 1. Fully furnished. $650/mth incl util & internet. Call 250-439-9935 or 344-5188. FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.
Commercial/ Industrial 1400 sq. ft. Store Front retail space available for lease March 1. Beside Body Quest Gym and Turning Point. Call 250-344-7876.
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Real Estate Acreage for Sale 6 Acres with creek running through. 40x60 shop with hoist. Land has power, water & sewer. Ready for your new home. Call 250-344-2028 or 250-344-5799.
For Sale By Owner 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
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Duplex / 4 Plex 2 Bdr 1/2 Duplex. 1 1/2 baths, W/D, Satellite dish. N/S. Refs req. $725 + util. Avail now. 344-7163 or 344-8179.
Lots PRIVATE: Lot #12 Hemlock St. in Selkirk Heights sub division. Inside street in quiet neighbourhood with tons of mountain views. Call Baljit 250-344-6856 or 344-1128.
Mobile Homes & Parks 12’ x 68’ 2 Bdr Mobile with addition. KHMHP Large window facing ski hill, lots of storage space with 2 sheds. Tidy fenced in yard with ďŹ repit and sunny front deck. Oil/wood heat. Updated appliances. Great starter home! $21,999 offers considered Call 250-439-9072 for more info or viewing.
Mobile Homes & Pads 3 Bdr 2 bath mobile home in the Blaeberry on a loop that is great for walking and close to the river. F/S/W/D. $900/mth incl heat & hydro. Call Jeanette 250-344-1075.
Homes for Rent 2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710. 3 Bdr house. 1116 12 St. Newly renovated. W/D, F/S. No pets. Avail May 1. Also 2 Bdr basement suite. Avail April 1. Refs. 250-344-5626. 3 Bdr house. 703 12 St. Large yard, W/D, bright, spacious. $1100 + util. Avail May 1. Call 250-344-6879.
Duplex for Rent 3 Bdrs up, 2 down. Located in residential area close to everything. Fenced yard, W/D hookup. Call 250-344-5996.
Rentals Acreage Grazing /Farm land available for lease. Approx. 200 acres south of Golden on Highway 95. Telephone 250-344-6710.
Apt/Condo for Rent LARGE Newly reno’d 2 bdrm and 1 Bdrm apt. N/S, no pets, no parties, laundry facilities. Walking distance to all amen. Util inc.DD req. (1-250)3440780 Rental Units avail. Close to downtown. Call (250)344-8919 Sherri, Highland Property Management Ltd. Real Estate. ROSEWOOD Apts. 1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College. Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water. Laundry facilities & security entrance. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250-290-0056. Twin Rivers - 2 & 1 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113. Two Bdr apt available now. Non smoking. Age 55+ apartment building. Call Laura 250-344-6233.
FOR RENT 2 BDR nicely upgraded Apt with balcony, laundry. N/S 3 BDR Condo Private deck, fenced yard, W/D, N/S, No pets. Avail now. 2 BDR Suite Lge kitchen, full bath, W/D. N/S. Great location. Avail now. ___________________ Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each ofďŹ ce is independently owned & operated.
Shared Accommodation Shared Accommodation in Golden. Female preferred. $450 incl util. 403-820-0785.
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1997 GMC Ex cab 4x4 1/2 ton. 156,000 kms. $4500. Call 250-344-6559. Sweet Deal: 1998 Dodge Dakota SLT ext cab 4x4. V6 Magnum, auto, PS, PB, cruise, A/C, AM/FM cass. Matching canopy, box liner. Newer plugs/wires, starter, shocks, tires. High kms but runs strong. Asking $2800 obo. 250-344-2811 leave message.
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Suites, Upper 1 Bdr Bachelor suite avail now. Five mins south. $700/mth all inclusive. Call 250-344-2417. 3 bdr 1 bath suite. Avail now. N/S, no pets no parties. Mature tenants. $985/mth. Central location. 344-6112. 3 Bdr Upper Suite available March 1. Call 250-344-5075. Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
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Steven Page and Craig Northey rock a packed house at the Golden Civic Centre It was a night to remember in Golden when Steven Page and Craig Northey (pictured left) took to the stage at the Golden Civic Centre. Northey, who was a founding member and one of the principal singer/songwriters of the band Odds, took to the stage first and performed songs that brought the crowd to life before Page came out to join him. The night was filled with a mix of music from both of the performers’ solo careers and also music from the collaborative works with the Odds and Barenaked
Ladies. Fans in attendence cheered and had the chance to sing along to their favourite songs as the evening progressed. What people who bought tickets for the sold out show may not have realized was that the two men in between songs would tell many
tales about their music, their time on the road. To see more photos from the show go to The Golden Star website. Upcoming shows include The Cheesecake Burlesque Review on April 20 and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings on April 26.
Local musicians gather to honour Hansen relay Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden and Kicking Horse Culture want to make sure the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay is met with the proper reception when it comes through town on April 11 to 13. Twenty-five years after his original Man In Motion World Tour commenced, Rick Hansen began his anniversary relay, beginning in Cape Spear, N.L. on Aug. 24, 2011. Medal Bearers, also called “Difference Makers,� have been carrying his Rick Hansen Medal across the country, and eventually conclude the journey in Vancouver on May 22 of this year. The Relay will be spending three days in
Golden, arriving on April 11 with a ceremony in the Spirit Square, travelling to schools and participating in a community concert on April 12, and continuing out of town on April 13. The Community Gala Concert, commissioned by the Town, and organized by Kicking Horse Culture, is a free show at the Civic Centre featuring tons of local talent. “The Town of Golden came to us and asked if we, Kicking Horse Culture, could produce this event on their behalf,� said Bill Usher, executive director of Kicking Horse Culture. “We’ve put together a whole bunch of local artists, similar to the opening night at the Civic Centre in a way, where we had
a bunch of people come together and perform on stage.� Performing acts include Jane Fearing, the Bad Uglies, John Jenkins, Travis Pickering, the Understandards, Mike Pecora, Carl Trinkwon, Suzie Raudaschl, Bill Usher and Leo Downey, and more. “We’ll put on a really good show, lots of music and songs, a lot of inspirational stuff using the themes of the Rick Hansen Relay, making a difference and celebrating difference makers,� said Usher. “It will be a very special night, and tickets are going to be free. The Town wanted this to be accessible for anyone who wanted to come.� The Town had some excess funds, and decided
this was the perfect thing to spend it on. We had a surplus from the Olympic Torch Relay,� said David Love, manager of strategic initiatives for the Town. The torch relay brought in more grants than the Town had budgeted for, so the money the town had put in was left unused, which meant there was $19,000 that could be used for something else. “We suggested to Council that we use it on this, and they agreed,� said Love. “The celebration event is only going to use about $5,000 of that. The balance will be to put in a lift, to go from the floor level to the stage... And we’re also going to be making the Southeast Admin Building wheelchair accessible.�
“I’ve been told it’s quite special for Golden, because they’re not doing it in a lot of other towns they (the Rick Hansen Relay) are going to,� said Usher. Tickets are free, but there are only 300 of them. So if you want to go to the show pick up a ticket at The Art Gallery of Golden, Moon River Gallery or Bacchus Books.
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Musicians kick up their heels at special fiddle camp A special two day fiddle workshop hosted by the Li Jigeurs Mechif gave local musicians the chance to learn from and perform with Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy on March 19-20. The workshop was held at the Catholic Church of Sacred Heart and was a great chance for local passionate students to learn without having to leave Golden. The camp was organized after a chance meeting with
the artists at a fiddle camp last year in Gavin Lake. The event gave local fiddle/violin musicians of all ages and levels the opportunity to work with two professionals in a fun environment which also included a couple of special performances in front of family and friends. For more photos from the camp go to the community section of The Golden Star website.
Great shows on tap at Rockwater Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Rockwater Grill and Bar will be the scene of many great upcoming musical performances. Starting at 9 p.m. on March 28 Daniel Wesley and special guest Kim Churchill will hit the stage. With his newest album, Easy Livin, Wesley is telling tales of his bi-coastal odyssey in the process. In Vancouver, he tapped his regular players – bassist Darren Parris, drummer Tim Proznick, along with Hey Ocean! bassist Dave Vertesi – for a parallel session conducted by Ogilvie. In his
live performance there is a mix of strong lyrics mixed along with tunes which will have you bouncing off the walls, too. Noble Thief will be in Golden on March 31. Some of the former members of the Subcity Dwellers have come together to form a band which combines the sounds of soul, rock and funk for a show unlike any other. April 1 will see a mix of dark songs and punk classics when Big John Bates performs. Some of the songs have been described as being not so much written but more witchcrafted. For more information about upcoming shows at
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The name may be changing, but the store that has provided Golden residents with home furnishing and electronics will continue to serve the community as they always have. Countrywide Golden, as of March 22, is now operating under the BrandSource Canada brand. Doug and Veronica Barrault have owned the store for more than six years, under the Countrywide banner for the last three, and are pleased with the potential for the store under the new brand. “BrandSource is a much larger buying group,� said Veronica. “So our customers will have access to some exciting new brands and new deals.� They have always had an electronics section, and although they are no longer associated with The Source, their former electronics supplier, they will still be offering much of the same products as they were before. “We’re going to continue selling electronics because people need a place to buy them, and it’s important to us to provide that service for the community. We’re just going to be buying them independently now,� said Veronica. “And we’re still the Telus dealer in town. Telus is a good supplier for us, and we’ll be staying with them.� The original vision for the store was to always have a few things going on to better serve the community, and when the Barrault’s bought it more than six years ago they wanted to continue with that goal. And now, under BrandSource, they believe that won’t change. “It’s been a fast transition... But we’re really pleased with the different suppliers we’ve been able to get,� said Veronica. “We’re getting some new brands, but we’re keeping some of the same ones as well... The companies that we feel provide the best product for the best value we want to stay loyal to.�
The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce is providing people the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the Bridge2Bridge, dike upgrade, project. On Wednesday April 4, the Chamber is hosting a Let’s do Lunch, featuring Mayor Christina Benty and Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Golden, David Allen. They will be discussing the who, what
and why of the Bridge2Bridge project. It is an all inclusive luncheon, for $10 a person, with two menu options. Option 1 is Char Siu Pork Spring Rolls with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce with salad served with a side salad. And Option 2 is Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Tamarind Glaze served with a side salad. Please RSVP to Ruth Hamilton at the Chamber office by April 2 with a menu selection, at 344-7125. or ruth@goldenchamber.bc.ca.
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The challenge to find balance in a budget for the Town of Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Budget time is just around the corner, and the staff of the Town of Golden are working to find the balance that will serve the people of the
area in the best way. Town of Golden Chief Administrative Officer, David Allen explained that all B.C. municipalities are required to have their five year financial plans adopted by councils by May 15. In the past, the town has
had the plan adopted by March 1, but due to the fact there is a new council in place the staff and some councillors needed to go through an orientation process. “The way we try and do it here is that council sets a
strategic direction for the town and we develop a work plan based on that. We then go back to council and say based on what you have told us your priorities are, here is a way we think they can be met.� said Allen.
He added that staff has already held a meeting with council as part of the discussion process and the group will meet again before the document is set to be presented for a first reading at the open council meeting on April 10. The week after that there will be an opportunity for public discussion with the different managers on April 17 starting at 1:15 p.m. at a Committee of the Whole Meeting in the council office Chambers. “Even though we can’t say for sure at this point, I can certainly say generally what the big issues are,� Allen said. “Number one for any small town or city really in North America is asset management,� said Allen. He explained that many towns and cities need to be putting money aside to fix an aging infrastructure in their communities but part of the issue is where do the funds come from. “It is out of sight, out of mind. A lot of the time, putting enough money aside to
replace and maintain infrastructure is a challenge for many communities,� Allen said. Another issue Allen sees as being problematic as time moves forward is the reliance of town on property taxes. “It is something we continue to rely on but in my view it is not a sustainable long term form of revenue generation,� Allen said. “There are retirees on fixed incomes who are living in a house they purchased 40 or 50 years ago, and have a land value that may be very high, but their ability to pay the tax on that property is probably very limited.� Allen said the town has three forms of revenue. “You have property taxes, users fees for things like the arena, the pool or the civic centre where people pay to use a facility...and there are grants,� he said. Allen said that in most cases you are lucky to get 50 percent of the cost recovery from user fees for facilities
in town and in the case of grants there is no guarantee you will receive them at all. “Grants from other governments, those are not guaranteed and almost none of them are unconditional. Most have strings attached. There are a number of things the Town has to do. Sometimes they are good things but the days of unconditional grants seem to be disappearing,� Allen said. One of the challenges of laying out a budget is how to balance a high level of service without raising costs. “If you want your sidewalks and roads plowed then there is a cost to that. If you want to have lower costs then you have to have lower level of service...Are people going to be willing to accept that?,� Allen said. “It’s against the law for council to adopt a deficit budget, so those are the sorts of questions that people and council have to wrestle with and we need to get more forms of revenue.�
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