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Selkirk College has announced it has received funding in the amount of $556,000 for upgrades as part of the provincial government’s investment in B.C.’s post-secondary infrastructure. The upgrades will ensure infrastructure and operation systems will function at optimal levels this year at Castlegar and Nelson campuses. “We received some one time funding in the spring - it’s very helpful,” said Angus Graeme, Selkirk College president and CEO. “We’ve had an infusion in our capital funding. The number $556,000 is the grand total. Normally, we would get somewhere in the neighbourhood of $350,000. So it’s added some money to that. It’s a very welcome relief to our maintenance deficit that we have. We operate in six campuses and some of our buildings are aging and require extensive maintenance and upkeep.” Graeme said the extra money will help cross off some of the

necessary items on the college’s to-do list. “It’ll help us to put in some new technology, fix some of the safety issues for the workplace and students,” he said. “We’re going to fix some of the areas that need upgrading to current standards. As well, we’re going to address a couple of capital maintenance issues at the Castlegar campus and the Nelson 10th Street campus.” The college is also going to make modifications to its library system at Castlegar to make it more modern. “We want it to be more of a learning commons approach,” said Graeme. “We want to modernize it and convert it to more of a 21st century library and learning environment. The other big one, and it’s related to safety as well, is an update to the phone system in Castlegar. We’ve already done that work in Nelson. We’ll be going to VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). It’ll allow us to incorporate more safety features around each phone. It’ll make for a much more efficient use of

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our phone system.” The college and government also announced recently how $457,000 in one-time funding will be used to offer short-term training in the region. The college expects to create seats in a variety of fields over the coming year, including administrative skills, early childhood education, and introduction to practical nursing, along with trades foundation programs. “Those are one time monies again, they’re not ongoing,” said Graeme. “I’m always pushing for ongoing and more increases

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to our annual budget. But I’m certainly appreciative of this onetime money to address the real training needs in the community that employers have identified as high needs.” According to a government press release, B.C. taxpayers are providing close to $26 million for Selkirk’s operations this year - including an allowance for general infrastructure maintenance - up from $20.3 million in 200102. The number of funded student spaces at the college has increased over six per cent over that time. Thursday Aug 30 9:00am - 5:30pm Friday Aug 31 9:00am - 5:30pm Saturday Sept 01 9:00am - 5:30pm Sunday Sept 02 11:00am - 4:00pm

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With less than a week to go until classes start, Graeme says enrolment is similar to last year. “There’s still some room for improvement. I’d like to see enrolments continue to expand. It’s kind of become job one for all of us at the college to really look at our program offerings and the health of our programs. (We need to) look at how we’re marketing and engaging students to come to the college. I’d like to see that enrolment continue to increase over time.” Kootenay West

MLA Katrine Conroy is pleased to see the Liberal government investing in education in the region. “It’s great news,” she said. “We’ve been saying for years that we need more money in the trades and things like admin skills, and especially for practical nursing. “It’s great they’re recognizing that we need to keep seats for kids in this region at the college.” Conroy is also glad to see money being invested into the campuses themselves. Continued on P. A14

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The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has released it’s most recent earnings report for Chances Casino in Castlegar and although there is room for improvement, management is pleased. “Chances Castlegar had a good start,” said Troy Bilodeau, director of operations for Berezan Hospitality Group, the company that owns Chances. “Basically they (BCLC) released an eight month operating report and the earnings were $4.9 million in revenue. Revenues were not as high as some comparable facilities but the operation is just a year old and we’re still growing and get-

July 26, 2011 was the ofﬁcial grand opening date of Chances Castlegar gaming centre. File photo

ting established in the community.” Bilodeau says they expect bingo revenue to pick up at the casino in the fall. “We’re really working on that,” he said. “We’re going to begin a new program shortly with a lot lower prices and lot better games offered.” The casino also has a found money pro-

gram, whereby any leftover vouchers are given to charity. “They range from a penny up to $20,” said Bilodeau. “That money is given back to the community. Some of the groups that have benefitted from that are the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP), Castlegar Rotary Clubs, Ross-

land Light Opera players. There’s been thousands of dollars donated.” Chances recently gave the City of Castlegar around $396,000 for hosting the facility. The payment is part of an agreement between the two parties and amounts to 10 per cent of Chances’ net profit.

“It goes into a gaming centre reserve fund,” said John Malcolm, City of Castlegar Chief Administrative Officer. “Council passed a resolution saying we wouldn’t use that income to support operational issues because if the gaming centre shuts down we’d be in an exposed situation. So it’s put into a reserve. From that reserve it goes for infrastructure payment service like water and sewer pipes etc.” Malcolm says the casino has been very supportive of the community. “Things have been going very smoothly,” he said. “We see they’ve been supporting some of the local non-profit groups. “They’ve been very good that way.”

Holding pattern in Heritage/HG negotiations CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Workers at Heritage Credit Union and HG Insurance voted last Friday to reject their employers’ last offer. Although in a legal strike position, the workers, who are represented by United Steelworkers Local 1-405, have been avoiding that route, hoping the vote will be enough to spur the employers to come up with a better deal. “A week prior, we served 72 hour strike notice,” said Jeff Bromley, financial secretary for USW Local 1-405. “We came into legal strike position

Heritage Credit Union/HG Insurance has branches in Castlegar and Slocan Park. File photo

a week ago Monday (Aug. 20). At that time, the employer applied for a last offer vote, which they have the right to. Their offer was exactly the same as the deal we took to the membership on July 18 that was turned down. The results of this

vote on Friday, with a 76 per cent rejection, were not surprising. We expected the membership to defeat it pretty resoundingly and that’s what we thought happened. We’re hoping the result of the vote will spur the employer to either come back to

the bargaining table or improve their offer.” Bromley says that the bargaining committee has been in negotiations with the employer. “We are in discussions,” he said. “The results of the vote have spurred the employer and we are in discussions along with the help of a mediator.” Though promising, Bromley says there are many more hoops to jump through before an agreement can be made. “There is still the potential for job action,” he said. “Right now we are cautioning our members that

there won’t be any job action because it looks like the employer is making an effort to improve upon their offer. Whether that’s enough - we’ll have to take it back to the bargaining committee and then the membership for a vote.” The biggest issue for the workers is the pension issue. “They’ve made some unilateral decisions that greatly affected our members,” said Bromley. “They increased the age of retirement from 60 to 62. They increased the penalty for early retirement - essentially doubling it. Continued on P. A14

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Aboriginal patient navigator Anni Muhlegg ﬁnds challenges and rewards. Craig Lindsay photo

the ER and if they feel that they’ve been discriminated against, they have a questionnaire they have to fill out. Sometimes folks feel that the practices aren’t safe for them in terms of their culture. I also deal with complaints. I’ll meet with the person and find out about the history and what happened.” Muhlegg is available at the Castlegar Health Centre on Mondays, Wednesday mornings, and Fridays. She also works as a mental health and substance use counsellor at Salmo Community Resources Society. “My role is very wide,” she said. “I do

everything from supportive counselling to application processes for benefits for First Nations people who need coverage.” Muhlegg has been in the position for just over seven months and really enjoys the diversity of her job. “It’s exciting,” she said. “It’s challenging at times because it’s a very Euro-centric medical system, but at the same time there are efforts within Interior Health (IH) to help address that and a lot of good work is being done.” She also travels a lot in her job as she meets clients at various hospitals and health care

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Pet dog repels cougar attack in Trail TIMOTHY SCHAFER Trail Daily Times

The hair on Angie Primeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head stood on end when she turned around. The 35-year-old lower Sunningdale resident had just hung up the phone on Saturday evening with her husband, Matt, in her home on Glen Drive when something caught her eye. She saw movement and when she turned an adult cougar was stalking out of the dark reaches of her home and into her living room. It was a cougar looking for an easy meal, and had slipped into the home through an open screen door in the back. Within the span of a heartbeat the cat leapt at Prime and she acted quickly, jumping and bringing up her arms to shield her face and her knee to block the catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pounce. The cat raked her claws across Primeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thigh but her attack was thwarted. Primeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Angie Prime and Vicious seek the comfort of their couch after a harrowing encounter with a cougar on Saturday. Timothy Schafer, Trail Daily Times

11-year-old border collie, Vicious, lived up to her name and jumped off a nearby couch and came to her aid, snapping at the cougar, turning it away from the fourfoot-two-inch Prime. The cougar ran out of the house with Vicious in close pursuit, chasing it back into the forested strip running along the alley behind the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are not thinking to run at that moment when you see a

cat,â&#x20AC;? Prime said Tuesday. As Vicious and the cougar disappeared into the woods help began to arrive. Next door neighbours heard her screaming and her neighbour across the street heard and came running out. Prime felt very lucky the way it ended, with only a couple of puncture marks on her thigh from the catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clawsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the needle mark from

the resultant tetanus shot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance in a million that (a cat attack) would ever happen in a home,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for (Vicious) I would have been mauled.â&#x20AC;? B.C. Conservation operations inspector Aaron Canuel agreed. He said it was an extremely old female, around nine, near the lifespan extent for a big wild cat and it was emaciated at around 50 pounds, well below the average female catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight of 120 pounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is extremely rare and unusual for a cat to go into somebodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence and do that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But in saying that, when a cougar is in poor physical condition and it can no longer hunt its regular prey like deer and elk â&#x20AC;Ś it reverts to prey that are a lot easier captured.â&#x20AC;? Like house pets. Prime figured the cat was hanging out in the neighbourhood and her dogs were a draw for it. When conservation

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Lessons in the value of not taking things for granted have been learned by a pair of local residents. For example, leaving doors open, even while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right there, can turn out badly. Sergeant Laurel Mathew of the Castlegar RCMP detachment relates a couple

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Not to belabour the point... One of the top weekends of the year for taking it easy is coming up, and the reason so many of us have the chance to relax is the organized labour movement early in the last century. It is a tribute to the brave people who made a stand for better treatment that Labour Day now exists. Recent statistics indicate that, these days, union membership among the Canadian workforce is somewhere in the neighbourhood of 22 per cent. The percentage of organized workers has dropped and some would question whether unions have outlived their usefulness. If everything is going well between workers and their employers... if people are happy with their paycheques and working conditions then union representation may seem unnecessary. In some cases, however, those same cheerful conditions may have a direct link to struggles in the past, when folks battled for a better situation in the workplace: things like a 40-hour week, overtime pay, etc. It doesn’t take a lot of research to find out how tough things used to be. So nowadays it’s good to remember how we got to where we are, and give a respectful thought to the men and women who dug in their heels way back when, insisting enough exploitation was enough. We want to hear from you.

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Spots in Time - Gord Turner

Rules in Sport and Life I watched a lot of the London 2012 Olympics. And like you, I was dismayed when the Canadian Women’s soccer team was penalized near the end of the match and subsequently lost the game. I couldn’t believe the referee would call a goalie delay of game penalty when the game was so close and so near the end. This is a penalty that’s rarely called and then only after several warnings. I was angry—as were hundreds of thousands of Canadians who were watching, On the other hand, when the delay of game sequence was replayed, it was clear the Canadian goalie, Erin McLeod, held the ball for more than 12 seconds. By the rules, the ball had to be put back in play within six seconds. In a game so close and so near the end as the U.S.-Canada match was, holding the ball longer would be a disadvantage to the U.S. team. The rule was there. The referee invoked it—and the rest is Olympic history. That doesn’t mean we have to like the decision. If asked, I’m sure Erin McLeod did not intend to hold the ball for so long. But intentions don’t have a place in higher-level sport—as they often don’t have in life. Craig Lindsay Reporter

Jim Sinclair Editor

I remember driving home from Grand Forks after teaching a course at Selkirk College’s Grand Forks Centre. I was happy to be finished the course and was driving along casually. In fact, when several people passed, I said to myself, “Let them go. I’m going to stay within the speed limit.” I was listening to jazz on the radio and reflecting on my plans for the rest of the summer. As I cleared the top of the pass and began to descend, I came around a corner and met a police car. I looked down at my speedometer, which read 107 km/ hour. The policeman pointed at me and waved me over. As he began to write out the ticket, I told him I had not intended to speed. I told him I had been driving below the speed limit, and that it was accidental that I was speeding. He looked me in the eye and said, “How do I know what you intended? You were driving over the speed limit—and here’s your ticket.” When the Canadian men’s 4x100 relay team at the Olympics was disqualified, they were probably more devastated than the Women’s Soccer team. At least the women soccer players were able to move on to another match. Chris Hopkyns Publisher

Cindy Amaral Production Manager

The men won the bronze but then were disqualified because one team member, Jared Connaughton, stepped on the line of an adjoining lane. Clearly, he never intended on stepping on the line. In fact, his stepping on the line really didn’t help the team finish any faster. During the after-race interview, Connaughton took full responsibility for his error. He said it was just a misstep, but he also admitted that the “rule about lines is unforgiving.” He did it. It was observed. The team was stripped of its medal. There is a strictness of rules in many sports. I’m certain the Saskatchewan Roughrider team in the last few seconds of the 2009 Grey Cup never intended to have 13 players on the field when the Montreal Alouettes’ field goal was tried and missed. But 13 players is viewed as unfair to the other team—so a penalty was called, the kick was tried again, and Saskatchewan lost the Grey Cup. When you’ve broken a rule and never intended it, sometimes in life a person in authority might excuse you or let you off. But in sports, that’s not the case— as we Canadians witnessed during the recent Olympics. Sandy Leonard Production

Theresa Hodge Ofﬁce Manager

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News/Community Getting it right for seniors in B.C. SUBMITTED

British Columbia Ombudsperson Kim Carter is visiting Castlegar and Nelson September 12 and 13 to present her findings in regard to improving seniors’ care in B.C., with special reference to the West Kootenay area. Those organizing her visit to the area have scheduled events both Nelson and Castlegar at different times of the day in the hope that as many people as possible will be able to hear her important recommendations for change.

B.C. Ombudsperson Kim Carter leg.bc.ca

In Nelson, she will speak on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the Nelson United Church Hall, 602 Silica Street. The following day, on Thursday, September 13 she’ll make a similar presentation

in Castlegar from noon to 2 p.m. at the Castlegar Recreation Centre, 2101 6th Avenue. An optional lunch, by donation, will be available at 11:30 a.m. Both presentations are free of charge. The B.C. Government has been given a unique opportunity to improve the lives of seniors in the province if it follows the 176 recommendations made by Ms. Carter in her recently released report “The Best of Care: Getting it Right for Seniors in B.C.” However, according to Castlegar

Health Watch member and event organizer, Bud Godderis, “The government needs encouragement to fully implement the report’s recommendations. The public is encouraged to come out to meet the B.C. Ombudsperson, learn about her report and find out what concerned citizens can do to urge immediate government action.” To read the full report go to www. b c ombu d s p e r s on . bc.ca For a 14-page summary of the report go to www.bchealthcoalition.ca.

I would like to wish all workers and their families a safe and relaxing Labour Day. We honour your commitment to make our community strong and prosperous. Katrine Conroy, MLA Kootenay West 1-888-755-0556 Katrine.conroy.mla@leg.bc.ca www.katrineconroy.ca

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TRAIL

Carmen Guido of Castlegar (pictured above left) brought her friend Marta Geli, who lives in Italy, to her Rotary club dinner on Aug. 21. The two went to school together in Chile but hadn’t seen each other in 50 years. Guido found her friend through Facebook and the two were able to meet up when Geli travelled to Canada. “We wrote and exchanged stories about our lives,” said Guido. “She married an Italian and I a Canadian. I invited her to visit me, so she did and after 50 years we met at the Vancouver Airport.” Even after half a century, Guido said she recognized her friend right away. “She looks the same to me, and the bond we once had has not been broken,” she said. “We laugh as much, talk as much, tease each other as much as we did when we were 16. Regardless of the outside changes that the years have made - we are the same and age is just a number.” Craig Lindsay photo

Kootenay kudos given An upbeat occasion was enjoyed Aug. 22 at the Castlegar Community Complex as Kootenay Festival Sponsors were ofﬁcially recognized. Barb Sinclair photo

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Community Calendar

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com

Upcoming

For more information please call Tiffany at 250-513-0133 or email tvanderstar@sobcastlegar.ca.

AUG. 27 - SEPT. 1 - THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP at 210 - 11th Av-

SEPT. 6 - REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR TWIN RIVERS CHORALE - The

enue (across from the Library) is having a 2 for 1 Back To School Sale starting Monday, August 27 to Saturday, September 1, 2012. Please note: we will revert to our usual fall/winter/spring hours of operation as follows: Mondays thru Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays 10 a..m. to 2 p.m. Please phone ahead 250-3657317 prior to dropping off your wonderful donations due to lack of adequate space from time to time.

AUG. 29 - OPEN HOUSE AT BLUEBERRY CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

- at 6 p.m. for families to come into the centre and see what we will have to offer this up coming year. There will be a light dinner of hot dogs and watermelon provided. This will give you an opportunity to check out our daycare, preschool, and StrongStart rooms as well as our outside, gym and library space. This will NOT replace our Preschool Orientation days. That will happen the week after the long weekend and you will receive a phone call with specific times. Hope to see everyone out on the 30th. Call 250-365-7201 for more information. SEPT. 4 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED REVITALIZATION TAX BYLAW - 6 p.m. at the Castlegar

forum, prior to regular City of Castlegar council meeting.

SEPT. 4 - KOOTENAY SWIM CLUB AGM - 6 p.m. at the Castlegar

and District Community Complex located at 2101 6th Avenue. Registration for all ages starts September 2012. If you have any inquiries please visit our website at www.thekootenayswimclub. com or email info@thekootenayswimclub.com. SEPT. 5 - SPECIAL OLYMPICS B.C .- CASTLEGAR REGISTRATION DAY

- Castlegar Community Complex between 5 and 7 p.m. The following sports will be offered in the fall/winter: bowling, floor hockey, swimming, and rhythmic gymnastics.

Chorale, under the direction of Christna Nolan, welcomes new and returning members for the 2012/13 choral season. The choir sings both classical and contemporary music in harmony. We are especially in need of tenor and bass voices as well as a volunteer piano accompanist. Rehearsals begin Thursday, sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (713 4th Street, Castlegar). FMI phone Helga at 250-3656057 or email helgas@shaw.ca.

SEPT. 8 - BACK TO SCHOOL SWIM PARTY! - Castlegar Aquatic Cen-

tre. 2 - 4 p.m. Everyone welcome! Swim and play on the giant iceberg. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Regular admission.

SEPT. 9 - KID’S CARNIVAL AT NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY - 602 - 7th Street.

Toonie entrance – includes all rides and games or attend Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and get a free entrance ticket. 10:30 a.m. Church Service in front parking lot with Carnival begining at 1 p.m. with carnival games and bounce houses. Great food, friends and fun, everyone is welcome.

SEPT. 9-13 - THE 13TH ANNUAL SLOCAN VALLEY FALL FAIR AT WINLAW HALL - Bring the whole family

and come on down to a good old fashion country fair. Fun activities include Giant Pumpkin Contest, agricultural & craft displays, local country musicians, antique engines, heritage displays, vendors. New this year is a chili cook-off where all entrants will receive an apron and the winner will receive a cash prizes and a ribbon. All exhibits will be judged Saturday September 8th so please ensure your exhibits are dropped off at Winlaw Hall between noon and 4pm. Please bring your lawn chair and leave your pets home and come enjoy. For further details regarding the fair, fair exhibits, vendors, music jamboree, or chili cook-off please contact Carey at 250-226-7702.

SEPT. 10 - WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - 7-9 p.m. Stanley

Humphries Secondary School, 720-7th Avenue, Castlegar. Summer Genealogy Discoveries. Come & share where your family history research took you this summer. We share ideas & materials related to researching family history & promote the collection, publication & preservation of those materials relevant to the promotion of ethical principles, scientific methods, & effective techniques in genealogical & historical research. Annual membership dues for the 2012/2013 season: $10.00 SEPT. 13 - THE BEST OF CARE: GETTING IT RIGHT FOR SENIORS IN BC. A

free event with BC Ombudsperson Kim Carter, 12 noon to 2pm, Castlegar Recreation Complex. Please come out to learn about & support recommendations for improving seniors’ care in the West Kootenay and throughout BC. Optional lunch by donation at 11:30am. Sponsored By Castlegar Health Watch, Trail SPCA and Nelson Area Health Advocacy Groups. Info: 250365-5077 or 350-365-3126. SEPT. 15 - A COURSE IN BASIC NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE sponsored

by the Sons of Norway is being planned to start again. Please call 250-365-1017 for information. SEPT. 17 - THE WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP will meet

at 2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest speaker: Ken Siemens, Topic: “Through the Valley of Grief.” Please feel free to join us! For further info, please call 250368-9827 or 250-365-6276. SEPT. 22 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GARLIC DINNER - You are invited

to a garlic feast. The Knights of Columbus are hosting a garlic dinner at St. Rita’s Hall. The dinner will include baked garlic and brie, borscht, shish-kabobs, perogies and more. Need some work done around the house! Try our silent auction. We have several trades men who would love to help. It will also include one of a kind. No garden! Try our market for

produce that others will sharefruit, vegetables, jam, pies, and pickles. Two dinners for 8 will be raffled off. The winners will invite seven of their friends to a five course dinner. It will be served in the hall. Tickets are $25. They may be obtained from the knights, at the church office, or at Joey ‘s. For more information call Fred at 304-2790 or John at 365-0747. SEPT. 22/23 - 17TH ANNUAL FALL FAIR - PASS CREEK EXHIBITION GROUNDS. Main attraction

this year will be Dirty Digger Weekend sponsored by Chris & Liz Popoff of Dirty Diggers, where children can help operate equipment with professional operators. Antique car show, dog show, horse show, children’s games, bouncy house. Lot’s of new vendors. Prize money for children exhibit entries. Live entertainment on stage all weekend. Competition between Trail, Castlegar & Nelson for best wine and beer entries. Name the baby alpaca contest with a great prize for a great name. For more information log onto www.passcreekfair.com. OCT. 13/14 (RESCHEDULED)- A 2ND WORKSHOP ON TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN ROSEMALING DECORATIV ART hosted by the Sons of

Norway and sponsored by The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance is inviting interested persons to apply. Tel. 250 365 1017 . A workshop on Chip Carving is also being arranged on the same date and place .

OCT. 19-21 - CASTLEGAR QUILTERS GUILD 2012 QUILT SHOW “STITCHES FROM THE HEART” -

Castlegar Community Centre Fri. Oct. 19 Noon - 6pm Sat. Oct. 20 10am - 5pm Sun. Oct 21 10am - 4pm Quilt Displays, Demos, Merchant Mall, Door Prizes, Quilt Raffle. Come and enjoy some wonderful quilting! Information: Val Dingwall 250-359-7622 OCT. 19-20 - CASTLEGAR SENIOR’S CRAFT SALE - At the Community

Complex. Friday, Oct. 19th from 12-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. All hand made crafts. Info Verna

Keraiff 250-365-8287.

Ongoing

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER - at the

Castlegar Complex. Monday - 10am darts, 1pm whist. Tuesday - 9:30am floor curling/ carpet bowling, 1pm crafts, 7pm pool. Wedneasday - 9:30am floor curling, 1pm (ON 5th ONLY) bingo, 7pm rummoli, 10pm 19th Raspberry Reunion. Thursday - 9:30am floor curling, 6th 2pm general meeting, 1pm bingo (NOT on the 6th), 20th 2pm tea dance “Red Robin”. Friday - 1pm bridge/crib.

ONGOING: BUILD A SCARECROW FOR THE FALL FAIR - Communi-

ties in Bloom invite you to build a Scarecrow for our Scarecrow Contest at this year’s Pass Creek Fall Fair Sept 22/23. Enteries may be dropped off at 48 King Ave by Friday Sept 21 or befor 11AM Sat Sept 22 at our booth at the Fair. Cash Prises. For more information call Marilyn 250608-1035. ONGOING: TRAIL & DISTRICT HARMONY CHOIR LOOKING FOR MEMBERS - Would you like to sing in

a non-auditioned, mixed community choir? The Trail and District Harmony Choir, celebrating 25+ years of music, is starting the 201213 season, bringing together residents of Castlegar, Warfield, Rossland, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale, and Salmo to sing and perform a wide range of music. Directed by Audrey Bisset and accompanied by Maureen Lewis, the choir starts Wed. September 5, 2012 and will meet each Wednesday until April, 2013 from 7:30 to 9:30 at Trail`s J. Lloyd Crowe Secondary School in the Music Room. The choir performs several times throughout the year and strives to create an atmosphere of fun and friendship as well as focus on choral singing. Join us this September. For more detailed information on the choir go to: www.harmony.kics.bc.ca or if you have questions contact Liz at 512-8021.

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Community

Dishing out the gear

A Public Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 4, 2012 at 6pm NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW, NO 1160 The Council of the City of Castlegar wishes to establish a revitalization tax exemption program in order to create an economic stimulus that will encourage capital investment, expand the commercial property tax base, enhance the visual appeal of commercial properties within the City and create economic growth opportunities throughout the City. The program is intended to accomplish this objective by providing a tax exemption to commercial class 6, properties throughout the City. The exemption will apply to renovation, alteration or expansion projects. Commercial properties that engage in these types of projects may be exempted from municipal taxes on the new assessment value attributable to the renovation, alteration or expansion of their building. It is proposed that the bylaw provide a tax exemption for six years as follows: • Year 1-3: 100% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion; • Year 4 – 80% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion; • Year 5 – 60% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion; • Year 6 – 40% of the assessed value attributable to the alteration or expansion.

Scott Benesh, territory manager for Brandt, above left, hands the keys to a backhoe to Chris Popoff of Dirty Diggers for the “Dirty Digger for a Day” event at Pass Creek Fall Fair. Craig Lindsay photos

The amount of the annual tax exemption will be equal to that part of the municipal portion of property taxes imposed under Section 197(1)(a) of the Community Charter calculated by deducting the baseline assessment (BC Assessment’s last published land and improvements assessed value immediately before the commencement of the project) from the current assessed value and applying the difference to the current municipal tax rate. It is proposed that the bylaw provide an exemption on the first $750,000 of a project and it is estimated that the maximum tax saving incentive that the bylaw would provide is approximately $40,200. Further information is available on the City’s website at: http://www.castlegar.ca/notices.php A public meeting to discuss the bylaw will be held on Tuesday September 4, 2012 at the Community Forum, 445 13th Avenue, at 6 pm.

Jim Adrain, above left, owner of West K Concrete, will donate equipment for the Dirty Diggers, represented by Chris Popoff, Dig for a Day event at the Pass Creek Fall Fair on Sept. 22/23.

(L-R) Chris Popoff from Dirty Diggers and Rick Smith from the Pass Creek Fall Fair accept a cheque for $50 from Gary Popoff, John Maloff, and Brenden Oglow from Interfor on Tuesday. See story “Can you Dig it?” on page A14.

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Kootenay-Columbia School District No.20

Bus Schedule 2012/2013 MORNING RUNS Rte #1AM (Bus 9200) from: Robson Stop Name

Rte #4AM (Bus 0200A) to: Robson, Twin Rivers, SHSS

Time Stop Name

Broadwater/McLean .......7:38 Allendale Crescent...........7:43 4251 Broadwater Road ...7:51 3969 Broadwater Road ...7:53 3768 Broadwater Road ...7:54 3561 Broadwater Road ...7:55 3385 Broadwater Road ...7:58 Robson ............................8:01 Stanley Humphries .........8:13 Castlegar Primary ...........8:15 Twin Rivers......................8:19

Time

Robson Fire Hall .............. 8:04 Colview Road.................. 8:06 Relkoff Road ................... 8:07 Castle Theatre ................. 8:09 Stanley Humphries ......... 8:13

Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Time

32nd Street ..................... 7:55 5th & 27th (old VV School) . 7:57 6th & 24th (park) ............ 8:00 6th & 20th (Complex) .... 8:01 Castlegar Primary .............. 8:08 Twin Rivers ..................... 8:09 RCS – transfer to Rte 3

Time

Smith & 16th................... 7:47 Whispering Pines ............ 7:48 12th/15th ....................... 7:40 Tempo ............................. 7:52 Oasis/Highway (Rte 13) . 8:02 Crowe ............................. 8:12 TMS................................. 8:19 SHSS ................................ 8:52

from: Glade, Shoreacres from: S Castlegar

to: Castlegar Primary, Robson, SHSS, Twin Rivers to: SHSS

Bus Garage Gate .............6:48 Thrums – East Road (courtesy) 7:02 1817 Highway 3A (courtesy)..7:02 Glade/Division.................7:13 Antler Road .....................7:15 Morraine Road ................7:18 Shoreacres – Bird Road....7:29

Shoreacres – McHardy Road 7:35 Voykin Subdivision .......... 7:41 Kelly Road ....................... 7:42 Goose Creek Road .......... 7:43 Doukhobour Road .......... 7:44 Highway 3A/Glade Esso . 7:45 2995 Highway 3A .......... 7:46

Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Vine Street (CP/TR only) 7:56 Colview Road (CP/TR only) 7:57 Relkoff Road (CP/TR only) 7:58 Arrow Lakes Drive (CP/TR/RCS)8:00 King Avenue (CP/TR/RCS) 8:03 Castlegar Primary ........... 8:08 Twin Rivers ..................... 8:12 Transfers from Rte 2, 5, 6, 11

Time Stop Name

Time

Jenisa Road ..................... 7:47 Castlegar Primary ........... 8:07 Twin Rivers (RCS to Rte 3) 8:09 SHSS ................................ 8:11 32nd Street...................... 8:21 5th & 27th ...................... 8:22 SHSS ................................ 8:32

Rte #6AM (Bus 0200)

Rte #3AM (Bus 5200)

1884 Pass Creek Road ....7:33 1806 Pass Creek Road ....7:34 1696 Pass Creek Road ....7:35 1647 Pass Creek Road ....7:37 1558 Pass Creek Road ....7:39 1454 Pass Creek Road ....7:40 1124 Pass Creek Road ....7:42 Bayview Mailboxes .........7:47 Relkoff Road (RCS only)..7:48 Colview Road (RCS only) 7:49 Robson ............................7:55 SHSS ................................8:07 Castlegar Primary ...........8:08 Twin Rivers......................8:12

Time Stop Name

Monashee/15th .............. 7:25 Stellar Place (transit stop) 7:30 Columbia/34th ............... 7:32 Blueberry Creek Park ...... 7:36 Fairview ........................... 7:40 China Creek Shell ............ 7:43 Home Goods Road OR RR transit stop (winter) 7:45

from: Ootischenia (S side of Highway 3) to: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, SHSS, Twin Rivers from: Woodland Park to: Castlegar Primary, Twin Rivers

from: lower Pass Creek to: SHSS from: lower Pass Creek, lower Robson to: Castlegar Primary, Robson, Twin Rivers from: N Castlegar to: Robson Stop Name

to: Crowe, TMS to: Crowe

Rte #5AM (Bus 9201A) to: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, SHSS, Twin Rivers to: Castlegar Primary, Twin Rivers to: Castlegar Primary, SHSS, Twin Rivers

SPL...................................7:25 China Creek Shell ............7:27 Smith Crescent & 16th ....7:30 Whispering Pines.............7:32 12th & 15th Junction ......7:34 Tempo .............................7:36 Wide spot prior to SPL Road 7:37 Fairview ...........................7:40 Kinnaird (meet Route 7) .7:50 Castlegar Primary ...........8:08 Twin Rivers......................8:09 Stanley Humphries .........8:12

Time Stop Name

Thrums Auction (Mon-Wed) 6:59 1923 Irving Road (mailboxes) 7:02 1595 Highway 3A (Mon-Thu) 7:04 1503 Highway 3A...........7:05 Bottom of Pass Creek Road 7:08 Broadwater/Bayview (Fri) 7:12 Lion’s Head......................7:14 Stanley Humphries ..........7:21

Rte #2AM (Bus A0202) from: Genelle from: S. Castlegar from: Route #7

Rte #9AM (Bus 8200A)

from: Castlegar, Genelle, Robson, Thrums from: Route 13

Time

Arrow Lakes Drive........... 8:00 King Avenue.................... 8:03 Castlegar Primary ........... 8:08 Twin Rivers ..................... 8:12 Robson............................ 8:19

Time Stop Name

1014 Bridgeview .............7:34 1058 Bridgeview .............7:36 Bridgeview Mailbox Road 7:38 Duke Road & Waterloo Road 7:39 822 Waterloo Road.........7:40 D-D Ranch ......................7:42 Waterloo Crescent...........7:45

Time Stop Name

Time

833 Columbia Road........ 7:48 Edgewood (CP/TR)......... 8:06 Hillview/Dump Road ...... 7:50 Castlegar Primary ........... 8:11 Hillview/Mailbox............. 7:52 Twin Rivers ..................... 8:12 Kinnaird .......................... 8:01 Castlegar Primary ........... 8:11 Twin Rivers ..................... 8:12 SHSS................................ 8:14

Rte #7AM (Bus A0202) from: Grosvenor to: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, Twin Rivers from: Highland Drive to: Castlegar Primary, Twin Rivers from: Blueberry, S Castlegar to: Kinnaird, SHSS Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Crestview Crescent..........7:27 Grosvenor/Forest Road ...7:29 Killough Road (Labatts)...7:30 Bonanza Pass Sign........... Highland Drive (CP/TR) ..7:42 Kinnaird...........................7:50

Time Stop Name

Trowelex Road ................ 7:58 Blueberry Creek Park (KE/SHSS)8:02 32nd Street (KE).............. 8:06 Kinnaird (meet Route 2) . 8:11

from: N Ootischenia to: Castlegar Primary, SHSS, Twin Rivers from: Edgewood, S Castlegar to: Kinnaird from: S Castlegar to: SHSS Stop Name

Time

Time Stop Name

Time

Cone Hill Park ................. 8:01 24th & 6th Street ............ 8:20 Southridge & 14th .......... 8:05 5th & 20th (Complex) .... 8:21 14th & 37th .................... 8:06 SHSS ................................ 8:30 Kinnaird .......................... 8:15

Rte #10AM (Bus5201) from: upper Pass Creek

to: Castlegar Primary, Robson, SHSS, Twin Rivers from: lower Robson, Grosvenor area, Highland Drive, 17th to: SHSS Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Piljek Road .......................7:25 Robson Fire Hall .............. 7:52 Goose Creek Road ..........7:26 Vine Street....................... 7:54 McDaniels Road ..............7:28 SHSS................................ 7:59 2170 Pass Creek Road ....7:29 Raven Road .....................7:31 2070 Pass Creek Road ....7:33 1989 Pass Creek Road ....7:34 1948 Pass Creek Road ....7:35 1844 Pass Creek Road ....7:37 Vine Street .......................7:47 Robson ............................7:50 SHSS ................................7:59 Castlegar Primary ...........8:02 Twin Rivers......................8:03

Time

Crestview Crescent ......... 8:10 Grosvenor/Forest Road... 8:12 Killough Road (Labatts)... 8:13 Highland Drive ................ 8:16 17th Street (behind Safeway)8:20 SHSS ................................ 8:27

Rte #11AM (Bus7201A - Specialty Bus) from: Blueberry, S Castlegar Stop Name

Cone Hill Park ................. 8:15 Southridge & 14th .......... 8:18 14th & 37th .................... 8:20 27th & Columbia ............ 8:25 SHSS ................................ 8:32

Time Stop Name

Rosedale & Campus Road7:34 Top of Trailer Court Road 7:36 Ootischenia/Columbia ....7:39 Columbia Road/Aaron Road 7:40 Columbia Road/McPhee Road 7:41 Lark Road ........................7:42 Columbia & Ootischenia .7:43 Castlegar Primary ...........7:50 Twin Rivers......................7:52 SHSS ................................7:53

to: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, SHSS, Twin Rivers

Time Stop Name

Blueberry Creek Park (CP/TR) 7:36 100th Street (special).......7:38 Cone Hill Park (CP/TR courtesy)7:43 Southridge & 14th (CP/TR) 7:46 14th & 37th (CP/TR) ......7:47 Castlegar Primary ...........7:58 Twin Rivers......................8:00

Time Stop Name

Edgewood ....................... 8:06 5th Avenue (special) ....... 8:12 5th/27th (KE) .................. Kinnaird .......................... 8:16

Time

6th Avenue (M,T,Th) (special) 8:20 Highland Drive (special) .. 8:25 SHSS ................................ 8:34 Crestview Crescent (special) 8:42 Kinnaird .......................... 8:50

Rte #12AM (Bus6201) from: Tarrys, Thrums Stop Name

to: Castlegar Primary, Robson, SHSS, Twin Rivers

Time Stop Name

Loff Road.........................7:35 2039 Loff Road ...............7:37 Tarrys Road......................7:38 Irving Road ......................7:39 1817 Highway 3A...........7:41 1739 Highway 3A...........7:42

Time Stop Name

Moran Road (Thrums Market) 7:43 1595 Highway 3A .......... 7:44 1503 Highway 3A .......... 7:45 Lookout Road (RCS) ....... 7:46 1867 Robson Access Road 7:50 Brilliant Road ................... 7:53

Time

Trubetskoff Road............. 7:54 Cultural Road .................. 7:55 Robson............................ 8:01 Castlegar Primary ........... 8:09 Twin Rivers ..................... 8:10 SHSS ................................ 8:12

AFTERNOON RUNS Rte #1PM (Bus 9200) from: Castlegar Primary, Robson, Twin Rivers from: SHSS Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ...........2:15 Twin Rivers......................2:18 Mitchell Tunnel................2:21 King Street .......................2:22 3385 Broadwater Road ...2:34 3561 Broadwater Road ...2:35 3748 Broadwater Road ...2:36 3969 Broadwater Road ...2:37 4251 Broadwater Road ...2:39 McLean Road ..................2:49 Allendale Crescent...........2:50

to: N Castlegar, Robson to: Robson

Time Stop Name

Robson............................ 2:29 3385 Broadwater Road... 2:34 3561 Broadwater Road... 2:35 3748 Broadwater Road... 2:36 3969 Broadwater Road... 2:37 4251 Broadwater Road... 2:39 McLean Road.................. 2:49 Allendale Crescent .......... 2:50

Time

SHSS ................................ 3:08 Vine Street....................... 3:20 Robson Fire Hall .............. 3:23 3385 Broadwater Road... 3:25 3561 Broadwater Road... 3:26 3748 Broadwater Road... 3:27 3969 Broadwater Road... 3:28 4337 Broadwater Road... 3:30 McLean Road................... Allendale Crescent .......... 3:38

Rte #2PM (Bus A0203) from: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, Twin Rivers from: Castlegar Primary, Twin Rivers from: SHSS Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ...........2:13 Twin Rivers......................2:15 Kinnaird (transfer to Route 9) 2:25 Fairview ...........................2:34 China Creek Shell ............2:41 Smith Crescent/16th .......2:45 Whispering Pines.............2:48 12th/15th Junction .........2:50 Tempo .............................2:52 Wide spot prior to SPL Road 2:55

to: Genelle to: Cone Hill Park, Southridge, 14th to: Genelle

Time Stop Name

SHSS................................ 3:20 6th/20th (Complex) ....... Fairview ........................... 3:29 SPL .................................. 3:31 China Creek Shell ............ 3:32 Home Goods & Railway . 3:33 Smith Crescent/16th....... 3:34 Whispering Pines ............ 3:36 12th/15th Junction ......... 3:37 Tempo (transfer from Rte 14) 3:39 Wide spot prior to SPL Road 3:42

Time

Transfers from Route 14 .... 3:39 Blueberry Creek................ Fairview ............................ 32nd Street...................... 3:46 Columbia/24th ................ 17th Street (behind Safeway) 3:50

Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ...........2:13 Twin Rivers......................2:15 Robson ............................2:25 1121 Pass Creek Road ....2:33 1273 Pass Creek Road ....2:34 1406 Pass Creek Road ....2:35 1454 Pass Creek Road ....2:36 1558 Pass Creek Road ....2:38 1674 Pass Creek Road ....2:40 1696 Pass Creek Road ....2:41

Stop Name

to: Pass Creek to: S Castlegar

Time

SHSS ................................ 3:12 6th & 24th Street ............ 3:22 27th & 5th Street ............ 3:25 32nd Street...................... 3:27

Time Stop Name

1969 Highway 3A .......... 2:41 Tarrys Road entrance ...... 2:44 2039 Loff Road ............... 2:46 Loff Road Mailboxes....... 2:47 Jenisa Road (Glade Auto) 2:48 2295 Highway 3A .......... 2:53 Filipoff Road .................... 2:54 Shoreacres – Alexis Road 2:55 Shoreacres – McHardy Road 2:56 Voykin Subdivision .......... 3:03

Time

Kelly Road ....................... 3:04 Goose Creek Road (Mon,Thu) 3:05 Glade/Division (mailboxes)3:14 Antler Road ..................... 3:15 Morraine Road ................ 3:16 Glade Esso ....................... 3:18 Russell Auction ................ 3:20 1817 Highway 3A........... 3:25 MS Steel .......................... 3:30 Thrums Market ............... 3:33

Rte #6PM (Bus 0200) from: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, Twin Rivers from: SHSS Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ...........2:15 Twin Rivers......................2:18 Kinnaird...........................2:29 Waterloo Crescent...........2:36 Mailbox Road..................2:37 1014 Bridgeview Crescent 2:38 1058 Bridgeview Crescent 2:39 Duke Road ......................2:40 822 Waterloo Road.........2:41 D-D Ranch ......................2:43 833 Columbia Road ........2:44

to: Ootischenia to: Blueberry, S Castlegar

Time Stop Name

Hillview/Dump Road ...... 2:47 Hillview Road Mailboxes 2:48 Columbia Road/Ootischenia 2:50 Lark Road/Columbia....... 2:51 Columbia Road/McPhee Road 2:52 Columbia Road/Aaron Road 2:53 Ootischenia/Columbia.... 2:54 Rosedale/Campus........... 2:55 Frank Beinder Way & Doukhobour Museum Road 2:58

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ...........2:15 Twin Rivers......................2:18 Edgewood .......................2:25 Stellar Place......................2:28 Crestview Crescent..........2:41 Grosvenor/Forest Road ...2:43 Killough Road ..................2:44 Highland Drive (CP/KE) ..2:54

SHSS ................................ 3:10 Cone Hill Park ................. 3:20 Southridge & 14th .......... 3:23 14th & 37th .................... 3:25 Trowelex (courtesy)......... 3:28 Blueberry Creek Park ...... 3:30

from: Kinnaird from: SHSS Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Time

Columbia/32nd............... 3:26 2241 Columbia Avenue .. 3:29 17th Street (behind Safeway) 3:32 SHSS ................................ 3:35 Bayview/Broadwater ...... 3:40 Lion’s Head...................... 3:42

to: S Castlegar to: 17th, Ootischenia

Time Stop Name

Kinnaird (transfer from Route 2) 2:25 Cone Hill Park..................2:32 Southridge & 14th...........2:34 14th & 37th.....................2:35

Time Stop Name

Time

Time Stop Name

Time

SHSS................................ 2:57 17th................................. 3:01 Waterloo Crescent .......... 3:20 Bridgeview Road ............. 1014 Bridgeview Crescent 3:23 1058 Bridgeview Crescent 3:25 Bridgeview Road/Mailbox Rd 3:26 Duke Road ...................... 3:27 817 Waterloo Road ........ D-D Ranch ...................... 3:28

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ...........2:15 Twin Rivers ......................2:18 2118 6th Street ...............2:28 2327 6th Avenue ............2:28 Kinnaird ...........................2:30 4400 Minto Road............2:35 Trowelex Road ................2:38 Blueberry Creek Park.......2:41 32nd Street......................2:45

Time Stop Name

SHSS................................ 3:05 Relkoff Road ................... 3:09 Colview Road.................. 3:10 Bayview Mailboxes ......... 3:14 1138 Pass Creek Road .... 3:16 1401 Pass Creek Road .... 3:18 1454 Pass Creek Road .... 3:19 1558 Pass Creek Road .... 3:21 1647 Pass Creek Road .... 3:22 1696 Pass Creek Road .... 3:23

Time

1806 Pass Creek Road .... 3:24 1884 Pass Creek Road .... 3:25 1989 Pass Creek Road .... 3:26 2066 Pass Creek Road .... 3:27 2110 Pass Creek Road .... 3:28 2170 Pass Creek Road .... 3:29 McDaniel Road ............... 3:30 Goose Creek Road .......... 3:31 2392 Piljek Road ............. 3:32

from: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, Twin Rivers, SHSS from: SHSS Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary (special) 2:00 Twin Rivers (special)...........2:12 Kinnaird (special) ................2:20 5th & 27th.......................2:27 100th Street (special).......2:32 Crestview Crescent (special) 2:43

to: Blueberry, Grosvenor, S Castlegar to: S Castlegar

Time Stop Name

Time

SHSS (special) ................. 2:56 Highland Drive (special) .. 3:10 SHSS.....................................2:58 6th Avenue (special) ....... 3:15 Youth Centre................... 3:04 5th Avenue (special) ....... 3:18 17th/Plaza....................... 3:07

Rte #12PM (Bus6201)

to: Edgewood, Grosvenor area to: Grosvenor area, Highland Dr., S Castlegar

Kinnaird .......................... 2:30 Edgewood ....................... 2:38 Crestview Crescent ......... 2:41 Grosvenor/Forest Road... 2:43 Killough Road.................. 2:44 Highland Drive ................ 2:54

Stop Name

to: S Castlegar to: Blueberry, S Castlegar to: lower Robson, Pass Creek

Rte #11PM (Bus7201A - Specialty Bus) Time

SHSS ................................ 3:05 Grosvenor/Forest Road... 3:12 Killough Road.................. 3:13 Highland Drive ................ 3:16 Coffee Shop .................... 3:20 Kinnaird Elementary ........ 3:35 27th & Columbia ............ 3:37

Rte #9PM (Bus 8200A)

to: Castlegar, Genelle

Webster (transfer Rte 19)..2:29 Crowe (Casino to Rte 19) .2:48 TMS .................................2:40 Home Goods Road ......... 3:05 2nd Avenue (Handy Store)2:42 Smith & 16th................... 3:08 Whispering Pines ............ 3:09 12th/15th Junction ......... 3:12 Tempo ............................. 3:13 China Creek Shell ............ 3:16

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ...........2:13 Twin Rivers......................2:15 Robson ............................2:24 1867 Robson Access Road 2:26 Lookout Road..................2:30 1503 Highway 3A...........2:32 1595 Highway 3A...........2:33 Moran Road ....................2:34 1739 Highway 3A...........2:36 1817 Highway 3A...........2:38

Stop Name

Rte #4PM (Bus 0200A) from: Crowe, TMS, Webster

Stop Name

Rte #7PM (Bus A0202)

Time Stop Name

1833 Pass Creek Road .... 2:42 1884 Pass Creek Road .... 2:43 1954 Pass Creek Road .... 2:44 1989 Pass Creek Road .... 2:45 2070 Pass Creek Road .... 2:47 Raven Road..................... 2:48 McDaniel Road ............... 2:49 Goose Creek Road .......... 2:51 Piljek Road....................... 2:52

Rte #10PM (Bus5201) from: Castlegar Primary from: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, Twin Rivers from: SHSS

from: Castlegar Primary, Kinnaird, Twin Rivers from: SHSS

Rte #3PM (Bus 5200) from: Castlegar Primary, Robson, Twin Rivers from: SHSS

Rte #5PM (Bus 9201A) from: Castlegar Primary, Robson, Twin Rivers to: Glade, Shoreacres, Tarrys, Thrums

833 Columbia .................. Hillview/Dump Road ...... 3:35 Hillview/Mailboxes ......... 3:36 Columbia Road/Ootischenia 3:37 Lark Road ........................ 3:38 Columbia/McPhee.......... 3:39 Golf Course Road............ 3:40 Columbia/Ootischenia.... 3:41 Rosedale/Campus Road . 3:45

from: Castlegar Primary, Twin Rivers to: Brilliant, lower Robson from: Robson to: Brilliant, lower Robson, N Castlegar from: SHSS to: Brilliant, Glade, Shoreacres, Tarrys, Thrums Stop Name

Time Stop Name

Castlegar Primary ............2:16 Twin Rivers ......................2:18 Relkoff Road....................2:23 Colview Road ..................2:24 Vine Street .......................2:26 Robson ............................2:30 Vine Street .......................2:33 Colview Road ..................2:34 Relkoff Road....................2:36 Bayview/Mailboxes.........2:37 Trubetskoff Road .............2:40 Arrow Lakes Drive ...........2:45 King Avenue ....................2:47

Time Stop Name

SHSS................................ 2:55 Old Theatre..................... Brilliant Junction .............. 3:03 Robson Access Road....... 3:04 Lookout Road ................. 3:08 1504 Highway 3A .......... 3:10 1595 Highway 3A .......... 3:11 Moran Road.................... 3:12 1739 Hwy 3A/Thrums East Rd 3:13 1817 Highway 3A .......... 3:14 1969 Highway 3A .......... 3:16 Tarrys Road entrance ...... 3:17 2039 Loff Road ............... 3:18 Loff Road Mailboxes....... 3:19 Jenisa Road/Glade Auto . 3:20

Time

2995 Highway 3A........... 3:22 Top of Glade Ferry Road . 3:23 Glade/Division ................ 3:33 Antler Road ..................... 3:34 Morraine Road ................ 3:37 Filipoff Road .................... 3:47 Shoreacres – Bird Road ... 3:48 Shoreacres – McHardy Road 3:49 Voykin Subdivision .......... 3:55 Kelly Road ....................... 3:56 Goose Creek Road .......... 3:57 Doukhobour Road .......... 3:58 Tarrys Road ...................... 1817 Highway 3A............ Lookout Road ..................

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www.castlegarnews.com A11 REGISTRATION DAY Wednesday, September 5, 2012 5:00pm – 7:00pm CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COMPLEX Calling all Special Olympics Athletes! We are pleased to announce that SOBC – Castlegar programs are up and running again! We hope you can join us at the Castlegar and District Community Complex between 5:00pm and 7:00pm on September 5, 2012 to register for sports programs and enter your name in a draw. The following sports will be offered in the Fall/ Winter: Bowling Mondays from 3:30pm – 5:00pm starting September 10, 2012. Floor Hockey Tuesdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm starting September 18, 2012 (second day TBA). Swimming Tuesdays from 12:30 – 1:30pm starting October 2, 2012. Rhythmic Gymnastics Tuesdays from 2:00pm – 2:45pm starting September 25, 2012. Cost for Registration is $25.00 for the first sport and $10.00 per additional sport.

Achievement on display The Turning Pointe Dance Studio staged a day-long program earlier this month, revealing for family and friends just how much has been learned by the 75-80 young people who have been working so hard at the academy. Pictured above, from left, are Emma; Isabel; Claire: Hannah; Hannah; Bri-Anne; Andie and Amanda. Jim Sinclair photo

For more information, questions and concerns please contact: Tiffany Vanderstar - Local Coordinator 250-513-0133 or tvanderstar@sobccastlegar.ca We look forward to seeing you at REGISTRATION DAY!! www.sobccastlegar.ca

Kootenay-Columbia School District No.20

School Opening Information 2012/2013

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Superintendent’s Message Hard to believe but we are nearing the end of the school summer break. The Labour Day weekend in September marks the end of summer for students and staff. September is an exciting time for schools as we get back to working with all our students to help them on their learning journey. We encourage all of our community to be actively involved with your schools. Talk to your child’s teacher and principal and find a way to stay involved and connected. Parental involvement really can make a difference in student achievement. All schools will be open at 8:00 a.m. September 4th for the registration of students new to the district and for any local Kindergarten and Grade One pupils not previously registered. Students will report for instruction on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at times noted. September 4th will be a shortened day for students. Shortening the day will allow students an opportunity to become acquainted with their school, while at the same time enabling teachers to finalize their preparations for Wednesday, September 5th, the first full day of instruction. Kindergarten students will have gradual entry over the first week and a half so please contact your school for those times. To our existing students and families welcome back! To our new students and families, whether you are just starting kindergarten or moved here over the summer, a special warm welcome to your new school and district.

Home Schooled Students

As per the School Act and Regulations, parents/guardians who choose to school their children at home are advised that they MUST register their children by September 30th with a public school in the school district, a distance education school or an independent school in the province.

Trail/Castlegar & Area School Buses

For bussing information, please call 250-365-8331 or 250-364-2224. Bus schedules may also be viewed on the district website (www.sd20.bc.ca – Transportation).

TRANSPORTATION: STUDENT CONDUCT To be eligible to ride the school bus a Student Transportation Request form must be ﬁlled out and returned to your school. If you have not ﬁlled in a form for the 2012-2013 school year one can be obtained on the district website or from your school. Bussing information and schedules can also be found on the district Website @ www.sd20.bc.ca or you can contact the transportation department at 250-3658331 or 250-364-2224. Please note that all bus routes are subject to minor changes. If you need to determine the bus stop and/or time your student is registered for please contact your school or the transportation department. 1. Students must: a) Follow the driver’s directions the FIRST time they are given. b) Keep their hands, feet and objects to themselves. c) Stay in their seat unless directed to do otherwise. d) Talk quietly, using only appropriate language. e) Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before scheduled leave time. f) Not eat or drink on the bus.

g) Not bully or intimidate others. h) NOT SMOKE, take drugs or alcohol on the bus and/or at the bus stop. 2. Non-registered students MUST provide a note from their parent/ guardian, signed by the school staff/ principal, to ride on a school bus. 3. Elementary students wanting to disembark at a stop other than their designated stop must provide a permission slip, signed by the principal. A student whose behaviour contravenes these values or whose actions distract the driver, cause to have the potential to cause harm or discomfort to self or others, is subject to disciplinary action, which may include the following: 1. Verbal warning from the bus driver (initially in routine situations). 2. Issue of a School Bus Incident Report: a) Written warning. b) Suspension of bus privileges. Some examples of actions that could result in suspension for an undetermined length of time are as follows: issued for repeated offences or for striking another person, ﬁghting,

School Opening: September 4, 2012 Regular start times with dismissal as follows:

Regular School Times Beginning September 5, 2012

Castlegar Primary 8:20 am to 10:50 am 8:20 am to 2:05 pm Fruitvale Elementary 8:15 am to 10:45 am 8:15 am to 2:15 pm Glenmerry Elementary 8:20 am to 10:50 am 8:20 am to 2:20 pm JL Crowe Secondary 8:38 am to 11:08 am 8:38 am to 2:38 pm Kinnaird Elementary 8:20 am to 10:50 am 8:20 am to 2:20 pm MacLean Elementary 8:40 am to 11:10 am 8:40 am to 2:40 pm Robson Community 8:25 am to 10:55 am 8:25 am to 2:15 pm Rossland Secondary 8:38 am to 11:08 am 8:38 am to 2:43 pm Stanley Humphries Secondary 8:38 am to 11:08 am 8:38 am to 2:47 pm Twin Rivers Elementary 8:25 am to 10:55 am 8:25 am to 2:10 pm Webster Elementary 8:30 am to 10:55 am 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Alternate Programs (Jr. Alternate/Transitions, Please contact program directly for start-up procedures Cooperative Education, On-Line Learning)

School Fees Schools may charge fees for: school supplies; the rental of musical instruments; tools, equipment and materials for personal use or for participation in a trades program; optional ﬁeld trips and special events; and, specialty ‘academy’ costs. Each school has a ﬁnancial hardship policy – please contact your principal for more information. School fees and school supply lists may be viewed on the district website (www. sd20.bc.ca – Parents/Public – School Fees & Supplies OR Schools).

vandalism, spitting, throwing objects out bus windows, lighting matches or other ﬂammable objects, possession/ use of laser pointer, possession/ use of weapons, unauthorized use of emergency equipment, unauthorized exit through rear emergency door, and other serious contraventions of the bus rules. If a student receives a suspension an interview with school district staff may occur. Incidents of a serious nature may result in immediate action. CONVEYANCE OF NON-ENTITLED (COURTESY) STUDENTS Pupils wishing transportation must provide the driver with a signed note from their parent or guardian. School conduct and rules apply to these students using the bus service. Students without SIGNED PERMISSION will be denied a ride. The school district reserves the right to deny ridership to an individual. SCHOOL BUSSING – NOTES TO PARENTS 1. Late Arrival to Bus Stop: Students should be at their bus stop 5 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time. Buses DO NOT wait for tardy students. Drivers may

notify transportation ofﬁce with a “School Bus Incident Report” if a student has arrived late for the bus on more than one occasion. 2. Under no circumstances should children run to catch the bus. 3. Provide the necessary safety precautions for your children when going to and from the bus stop. 4. Make certain that your children are properly dressed, in case of emergencies during cold or wet weather. 5. Accept responsibility for the proper conduct of your children before boarding a bus, during the daily trips and upon discharge. 6. Parents will be responsible for any damage to a bus by their children. 7. Encourage children to obey all trafﬁc rules and school bus regulations. 8. Students are to use only their assigned bus and regular bus stop, unless they are a courtesy rider with the necessary documentation. 9. Children should know their bus route numbers. 10. Children are expected to proceed directly from the bus stop to their destination.

BULLYING AND HARASSMENT OF OTHERS ON THE BUS OR AT THE BUS STOPS WILL BE TREATED SERIOUSLY! TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT ON BUSES Acceptable Items 1. Skates 2. Small musical instruments 3. Golf clubs (3-4 clubs, not a set with a golf bag) 4. Field hockey sticks 5. Hockey sticks 6. Baseball bats 7. Skateboards Unacceptable Items 1. Skis and poles 2. Sleighs, toboggans 3. Furniture or other large items 4. Large musical instruments

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CASTLEGAR NEWS

50s live for the cause There were plenty of classic cars, including this gorgeous Ford (left) and ‘58 Chev, on hand at the Castlegar A&W for Cruising for a Cause, a beneﬁt for MS research last Thursday.

Obviously keen on what they do, these two leaders (in the big hats) Samantha Rigby, left, and Stesha Amos get the Castlegar Library Summer Reading Club together for a photo on August 16. Jim Sinclair photo

Craig Lindsay photo

Call your community paper for more details!!!

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT THE APPLICATION

THE REGULATORY PROCESS

On July 26, 2012, pursuant to the Utilities Commission Act (Act), FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) filed an application (Application) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project (AMI Project). FortisBC requests approval of a revised depreciation rate of five percent for the proposed AMI meters. The AMI Project has an estimated capital cost of approximately $47.7 million and is expected to commence in late 2013 and be complete by 2015. FortisBC proposes to install 115,000 residential and commercial AMI meters.

Participants and other parties are requested to submit comments prior to Friday, September 7, 2012 on the need for Community (Public) Input Sessions in the areas of Trail, Osoyoos, and Kelowna. A Procedural Conference will be scheduled to address the process by which to continue the review of the Application after and if Community Input Sessions are held.

INTERVENTIONS Persons wishing to actively participate in the FortisBC proceeding must register as Interveners through the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com or in writing, by Friday, September 7, 2012. In their registration, Interveners must identify the issues that they intend to pursue, and indicate the extent of their anticipated involvement in the review process. Interveners will each receive a copy of all non-confidential correspondence and filed documentation, and must provide an email address if available. Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties through the Commission’s website or in writing, by Friday, September 7, 2012, identifying their interest in the proceeding. By participating and/or providing comment on the application, you agree that all submissions and/or correspondence received relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted on the Commission’s website.

An initial regulatory timetable for review of the Application is outlined in Appendix A of Order G-105-12. In order to maintain firm contract pricing on the AMI system, FortisBC requests Commission approval of the proposed CPCN by July 20, 2013. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE DOCUMENTS The Application and supporting documents will be available for viewing on FortisBC’s website at http://www.fortisbc.com and on the Commission’s website at http://www.bcuc.com. The Application and supporting documents will also be made available for inspection at FortisBC’s Head Office at Suite 100, 1975 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 7V7, and at the BC Utilities Commission office, Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2N3. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, by telephone (604) 660-4700 or BC Toll Free at 1-800-663-1385, by fax (604) 660-1102, or by email Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com.

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Castlegar News Thursday, August 30, 2012

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Arts & Culture Art Walk 2012 profile: Mirja Vahala

The 16th Annual Castlegar Art Walk runs from now until September 16, 2012 and features 27 different artists on display at 25 venues throughout the community. For brochures and information visit the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce at www. castlegar.com or 1995 6th Avenue, Castlegar (250.365.6313). Here is just one of the delightful artists featured this year. Our local Castlegar Rebels are looking forward to the upcoming season and are inviting motivated, positive, community members to join our organization.

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The Source proudly opens its newest location in Castlegar

Canadian owned and operated consumer electronics and wireless retailer, The Source, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest location in beautiful Castlegar. Managing the store is Laura Lindquist, who has over 2 years experience serving customers with consumer electronics. “My staff and I are honoured to be able to open the doors of our new store to our community,” said Lindquist. “We take great pride in providing helpful, friendly service to our customers, in addition to offering a great selection of the latest and greatest consumer electronics products and services, right here at home.”

Located in Castlegar, the store offers a variety of National Brands such as Sony, Samsung, and LG, and provides a great assortment of product categories aimed at helping customers make their lives easier while on the go, in the home or at work. Our product and service lineup includes the latest selection of smartphones, HDTVs, laptops, headphones and the essentials including batteries and ink cartridges. The Source’s knowledgeable staff look forward to assisting you ﬁnd the products you want and providing the help you need, to make the most of your electronics.

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Sizzling Science Sizzling Science camp at Blueberry Creek Community School Hub, with School District #20 and Kootenay Association of Science and Technology, was a hit the week of August 13-17! In all, 13 school age children participated in science experiments. Submitted photo Appearance varies by location

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Can you dig it? CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Gone but not forgotten, the City of Castlegar Dig Dirt Days were very popular as kids got to ride around and try out various equipment at the city works yard. Dirty Diggers Excavating company is bringing the idea back with Dirty Digger for a Day event, which will take place at the Pass Creek Fall Fair on Sept. 22 and 23. “It’s going to be for the kids to come and

play on the equipment and operate it with an operator inside, of course, and dig up some dirt and see how the machines work,” said Chris Popoff of Dirty Diggers.” The event will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., but Popoff says they won’t leave if there are kids waiting at 3. “If we have a big line-up at 3, we’ll stay there until every kid has had a chance,” he said. Dirty Digger for a

Day will also feature prizes and temporary tattoos for the kids. “We’ve got lots of prizes that we’ve donated as well as Interfor, which donated money, and BC Hydro, which donated material,” said Popoff. “Everybody’s got together to donate to help this event be a success. West K Concrete is donating the sand and gravel. Brandt Tractor is donating any equipment we may need for the weekend. It should be a good time.”

Selkirk College upgrades Continued from P. A1

“The funding for the infrastructure work is really good too,” she said. “It’s the oldest community col-

lege in the province. It definitely needs some upgrading. “It’s good news for the region, for the people going to do the work on the building;

and good news for the students who want to take that type of training right here in their home community and not have to leave,” said Conroy.

Heritage/HG talks ongoing Continued from P. A2

They also unilaterally increased the pension contributions of the members by 1.5 per cent. So it’s in that that we lost a great deal. So going into bargaining that was our number one issue identified by our membership that we had to try and deal with. “There are a couple of issues, but we’re definitely trying hard to get this resolved.” Heritage Credit Union management is still hoping to come to an agreement with its workers.

“We are still hoping to resolve a collective agreement without any strike action,” said human resources manager Charlene Covington. “We’re considering what, if anything, can be done next. It’ll take us a couple of days to look at our options.” Covington says they have contingency plans in place in case of any potential job action. “We have our management and nonunion employees ready to provide service to our clients in the event of a strike,” she said. “Our in per-

son services will be reduced but will continue. “Other services should be able to remain in place uninterrupted.” The Castlegar branch would remain open, while the Slocan Park branch would be closed in the event of job action. “The Slocan branch would not be open to in-person banking or insurance business,” said Covington. “People could still use the ATM and night depository. Of course, online and telephone banking would remain open.”

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Rotary Work Party Pictured at left, from left are: Tim O’Doherty, Ron Armbruster, Fred Hughes, Mike Cassidy, Rick Miller and Don McDowell. The crew was working on the Green Gym at Millennium Park on Saturday, Aug. 18. Craig Lindsay photo

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any communities or structures.” The closest recent fire was located north of Skookumchuk near Cranbrook and was 1.3 hectares wide. “So far this season, the Southeast Fire Centre has seen 157 fires which have burned 997 hectares,” said Shaugnessey. “Of those fires, 40 are person-caused and the rest are lightningcaused.” Last year at this time, there were 97 fires to date and 39 hectares burned.

Blueberry Windup A whole pile of pleased students is what is pictured above, during the recent wrap-up of the summer reading program at Blueberry Creek Community School. It was a productive experience for the children, one they’re proud of – as the blue certiﬁcates of achievement indicate. Submitted photo

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Sports

Sports Reporter Craig Lindsay wants to hear about your sporting event. Call Craig at 250-3656397 or email reporter@ castlegarnews.com

Young soccer players Storm the Field at Twin Rivers Park CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Featuring teams from all over the Kootenays and even the U.S., Storm the Field U12 Youth Soccer Festival took over Twin Rivers/Millennium Park in Castlegar this weekend. The tournament was put on by the Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association and featured 12 teams and more than 120 kids participating. “We’re hosting teams from as far away as Sandpoint, Idaho, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Nelson, as well as teams from Kootenay South including Castlegar, Rossland, Trail and Fruitvale,” said festival chair Roger Carlson. “We had a record

setting water gun fight on Saturday to break up the day and get the kids out of the sun. We loaded the kids with water guns and spent a good half hour running around and soaking each other. The parents were involved as were the coaches, which was great to see and a lot of fun.” This is the first year for the tournament and Carlson hopes to see it grow and expand. The tournament is divided into three divisions: U10, U11, and U12. “We like to target those three age groups, because they’re not often included in competitive, fun soccer,” he said. “Next year, we’d like to have our second annual and add more

teams and more fields. In the past, Kootenay South has hosted a tournament from the U11 to U18 group. Unfortunately, this year it didn’t occur. This event is targetted specifically for the U12 and under age group. We’re hoping that next year we can build on it and move forward from here.” Scores for individual games are recorded, but no overall standings are recorded. The focus of the tournament is having fun and competing hard as is the mandate from BC Soccer at this age group. “BC Soccer wants to promote the sport at its grass roots level,” said Carlson. “It’s what’s called a nonresults based tournament, where they

Caleb Carlson of the Kootenay South U11 boys team tries to keep the ball away from Sandpoint’s Seth Graham as teammate Nicholas Fidgett (right) offers support. The Kootenay South Craig Lindsay photo team came from behind to win 6-4 over their American opponents.

expect and want the kids to go out and battle hard and compete each game but when the game’s over it

has no impact on the overall tournament. If you win or lose or tie, the next game is a new game. A new day as it

were. They’re promoting the game without the added pressure of having to win to move on to the playoffs and

PPWC Local 1 Is Hosting the Labour Day Family Picnic At the Pass Creek Park September 3, 2012 11am to 3 pm Come enjoy food, live entertainment, prize draws, also activities and games for the kids.

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New Saints impress at training camp

Selkirk Saints players stretch it out after camp on Thursday at the Castlegar Complex. CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Selkirk Saints men’s hockey team is off to a good start after several days of training at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. With a new coach/general manager (GM) and 22 new faces at camp, it’s a totally re-done hockey team with lofty aspirations. “I think it’s going well,” said coach/GM

Jeff Dubois. “We knew coming in that we had the challenge of evaluating 22 new players. We’re obviously short on returning guys. So really this week is about getting the conditioning level back to where we want it and expect it to be and getting a sense of the guys and where they’re going to fit in.” Dubois says he and assistant coach Jamie

Freiss have seen the incoming players at the junior level, but it’s different when you get them out together. “We like the team speed,” he said. “Certainly the attitude of the group is good. We’ve got some first year guys quickly emerging as leaders. We can see there’s guys that when they open up their mouths, they’re getting immediate respect from

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their teammates. I’d say we’re happy with how it’s gone so far.” Although the coaches won’t to make any big judgments after a couple of days of camp, Dubois says there have been several standouts so far. “Mason Spear, who played down in Beaver Valley, is a guy who’s stuck out,” he said. “Lucas Hildebrand, who played in Revelstoke and played some games

for the Vernon Vipers (Junior A) last year, even from day one he jumped out at Jamie and I. Alex Sirard, one of our goalie recruits who spent some time in the Western Hockey League and played Junior A out in Saskatchewan, he looked really good the first day. He actually got injured during our fitness testing yesterday (Tuesday). He’s got a wrist injury that’ll probably keep him out the rest of the week. But good first impression from him.” The coaches have also been impressed with returning allstar forward Jordan Wood. Last year’s top scorer is one of only four returning players for the Saints. “Jordan, who’s going to be our captain, is probably our leader

both off-ice and in terms of on-ice performance and probably, in all likelihood, our leading scorer,” said Dubois. “He looks really good. He’s kind of taken the bull by the horns in terms of getting guys organized. So he’s been really impressive.” The coaches have been working on putting the players onto lines for the upcom-

ing season, which starts Oct. 5 with a trip to Vancouver Island to play the University of Victoria. “We’re starting to see the chemistry and who fits with whom,” said Dubois. The Saints will be hitting the ice in Fruitvale on Friday and Saturday where they will be scrimContinued on P. A27

Cody Fidgett tries to deke goaltender Stephen Wolff during camp Thursday.

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The B.C. Senior Games came to a close on Sunday in Burnaby with the Zone 6 West Kootenay Boundary Team putting in a great effort despite its numbers. Predictably a much smaller contingent of athletes attended the Burnaby Games than did the 2011 Senior Games held in Trail, Castlegar and Nelson, nevertheless the team won an impressive 64 medals in all, with 20 gold, 25 silver, and 19 bronze to finish eighth out of 13 zones. Several Castlegar athletes had strong results at the senior games. Cheryl Closkey took home an amazing five medals in Track and Field. She

won Silver in Weight Pentathlon, Weight Throw and Hammer Throw, and picked up Bronze in Javelin and Discus, and grabbed fourth in Shot Put. Peter Johnstone won Gold in the 10K Road Race. Randy Grant grabbed bronze in Archery in the Compound with Sight and with Release division. Marilyn Johnstone had some strong results in the pool. She picked up bronze in the 100M Freestyle and came fourth in the 50M Backstroke. Glen Baber grabbed two fourth place finishes in Track and Field in the 1500M and 10KM Road Race. Gordon Gibson grabbed a Silver medal in the Hammer Throw and a Bronze medal in the Weight Throw. He

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Cheryl Closkey, here with her coach/husband Jack, brought home a bounty of medals from the BC Senior Games. Submitted photo

also placed fourth in the Javelin and sixth in the Discus. The Castlegar duo of Monique Pellerin and Linda Chmielewski won Bronze in tennis. James Ross and Wayne Abietkoff, both of Castlegar, helped the West Kootenay softball team win Bronze.

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We offer kindergym to competitive classes. We also have birthday parties on Saturdays!

Sandrelle has been delivering papers for a couple of years. Her favorite part of being a carrier is people, she enjoys saying good morning to people she meets. Different seasons don’t phase her in the least.

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Slocan’s Don Currie won Gold in both the 10K Road Walk and the 5000M Power Walk. He also grabbed Silver in the 200M. The Lower Mainland came first overall with 433 medals that included 220 gold, 121 silver, and 92 bronze, followed by Fraser Valley, 371, and Van. Island North, 209. Registration: Castlegar & District Rec. Complex Wednesday Sept. 5th, 2012 5pm – 7:30pm

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Fees: $100 for 1 day a week or $150 for 2 days a week MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS from Oct.1st until Dec.10th, 2012. Pool time is from 4:00pm-6:00pm A Width program is being oﬀered for all those swimmers who are ready to transition from the AquaGator program (in the wading pool) to the regular Aquanauts program. This program will be run with the focus on stroke development, with the target ages being between 5 and 8 years old. 60 minute sessions ($100 for 1 day or $150 for 2 days a week) The AquaGator learn to swim program will run at the same time: (Must be 4 yrs old) 30 minute sessions ($60 for 1 day or $90 for 2 days a week)

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Rebels release schedule

Dams fall in semi-final

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels Junior A Hockey Club has released its 2012-13 schedule. The Rebels kick off with four exhibition games starting on Sept. 16 against archrival Nelson at the Castlegar Complex. The two teams travel to the Queen City the next night for a rematch. On Sept. 23, the Rebs play in Grand Forks. The exhibition schedule concludes with a Sunday game, Sept. 25, versus Kelowna at the Complex. The Rebels open up their regular season on Friday, Sept. 30 with a home game against the Kimberley Dynamiters. The next night, Oct. 1, the Okanagan Division champion Osoyoos Coyotes come to town. In all the Rebels are set to play eight regular season games in the month of September, including four home dates.

NAVIGATIONAL LOCK OUTAGE - HUGH KEENLEYSIDE DAM When: September 14 to October 1, 2012

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Gnarlie’s Angels from Rossland doubled up on Castlegar’s

The final day of the Summer of the Skatepark Program is Friday, Aug. 31. We will be giving away prizes, drink and food from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. (L - submitted) Ty Smith helps Neko Wong-Cornish ride the rail at the Skatepark.

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The win means the Angels move on to the league final against Salmo’s Babes of Brutality on Sept. 9 in Rossland.

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The Organizing Committee for BC Soccer U12 Festival Presented By Castlegar Minor Soccer Association would like to thank all our parents, coaches, refs, linesmen, and ﬁnally players for making our Ca “STORM THE FIELD” c c s tl soccer tournament on eg ar in or So M August 25/26, 2012, a huge success! We would also like to sincerely recognize our generous community, and speciﬁcally the following - without whose help this wouldn’t have been possible:

Dam City Rollers 215-100 in the West Kootenay Roller Derby League semi-final which was played Saturday in Rossland.

We recognize the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and support while this work is completed.

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Pantsoff and Pro-Pain Paula of the Castlegar Dam City Rollers combine to close the door on Cee-keen Destroy of the Rossland Gnarlies Angels. Jeremy Marczak/Bearded Man Photography

Please be advised that the Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be out of service from Friday, September 14 to Monday, October 1, 2012. This outage is necessary to conduct annual preventative maintenance work. During this time, the earthﬁll portion of the dam and the Navigational Lock viewing area will be closed to the public.

CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION HOCKEY SWAP Saturday Sept 8th from 10-2pm in the monashee room Castlegar complex.

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Special Thank-You’s Castlegar Queen Committe City of Castlegar Ambassador Team Acacia Schmietenknop of Kamloops Carley Henniger of Trail Well deserved and sincere Thank You to the CASTLEGAR FIRE FIGHTERS for their expedite response to both incidents on 3rd Ave. Your support & commended effort was greatly appreciated. Thank You to the City of Castlegar for their timely response, open communication and assistance. Gawryletz Families

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Coming Events Grand Forks Farms: Wed: 402 Baker St, beside the Full Circle Cafe, Thur: Kinnaird Church of God parking lot, 2404 Columbia Ave. Castlegar. Sat: Cottonwoods Market, Nelson. Freestone peaches $1.00/lb in 20 lb boxes, vine-ripened ﬁeld tomatoes $0.80/lb in 40 lb boxes, Keremeos organic apple juice $5.00/1.9 lt. Grand Forks broccoli, cauliﬂower, potatoes, sweet onions. Okanagan new crop apples, pimento peppers, hot peppers, pickling cukes, and much more. Family friendly prices. Terry, Val & Erran Rilkoff 250-442-3514

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Derek Quiding November 5, 1981 – September 1, 2002 ~ Our Loving Son ~ We think of you so often Not a day does it go by A memory, a photograph Sometimes a silent cry The pennies, they keep falling From heaven you have sent Your messages are loud and clear We know that’s your intent Your laughter has been silent, Your hugs we long to feel 10 years ago you left this earth It still seems so unreal Some days it feels a lifetime And others, not so long “Wish You Were Here” was just some words But now it’s forever our song We know you’re watching over us We always feel you near You keep us safe, our angel now As we pass another year Forever In Our Hearts Lovingly remembered by Dad, Carol, Kristen, Devin, Daphne & Grey

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Ray Joseph Lee

Pat was born February 3, 1927 in Calgary, AB. to Bessie & Gordon Clark. She started school in Vancouver, moved to Holden AB. then to Erickson and Creston, BC where she played the drums in the Creston school band prior to graduating. After working in the telephone oﬃce for 3 years she married Joseph Fodor (construction worker) in July 1948. They lived in many areas of the east and west Kootenays including 3 years at the Waneta Dam. They proceeded to Destruction Bay, Yukon where their son Frank was born in Whitehorse. Returning to the Kootenays they lived in Nelson, then moved to Castlegar where daughters Fay and Gail were born. In 1971 Pat took a Practical Nursing course and worked the next 10 years in the Trail and Castlegar hospitals. In 1977 she married Mike Verzuh, who had a son Ron and daughter Niki and they spent the next 30+ years living in Castlegar.

January 1, 1924 - August 4, 2012 Ray was born near Kingston, Ontario, lived on a dairy farm, and joined the Canadian Air Force from High School. He couldn’t fly because of an eye problem, so served as a “grease monkey” as he put it. Ray had a varied career, working as a logger, a mechanic, on road construction, in the pulp and paper industry. Was for a time a partner in a Guiding Service and at one time played bow fiddle in a small band “The Sons of the Selkirk”. He also wrote poetry under the name of “Doughbelly Lee”. He was a long time member of the Legion, Castlegar Pistol Club and the Castlegar and District Wildlife Association. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, the outdoors, target shooting and photography. His slide shows of his canoe trips on the Bowron Lakes circuit were enjoyed by many. Ray lived in various places across Canada settling in Robson for many years before moving to Castlewood Village in 2006. Ray leaves his wife Mina of 17 years, his son Ronald, 4 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. There was no funeral by his request.

(nee Clark, Fodor) Passed away peacefully on August 25, 2012 at the Trail Hospital with her family by her side.

Pat was a Past President of the Trail Eagles #2828 and Castlegar Pythians sister, a 37 year member of the Castlegar Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and 9 years as Secretary of the Castlegar Seniors including becoming a Life Member she also enjoyed memory competitions while an Eagle. She enjoyed hobbies such as biking, swimming, knitting, crocheting, golﬁng, curling, dancing, playing cards and socializing at the Seniors. Her travels took her to many areas of the US including Hawaii as well as Australia, Dominican Republic, New Zealand, Ireland and Scotland. She also toured 5 countries while on a cruise down the Danube River as well as cruising Alaska and the Panama Canal. Pat will lovingly be remembered by son Frank (Cindy)-Castlegar, grandsons Casey-Toronto, Dallas-New Westminster, daughters Fay (Bob)-Nanoose Bay and Gail (Dave)-Calgary, granddaughters Tamara (Richard, great-grandsons Jesson, and Colby-Calgary) and Beth (Nat) - Edmonton, son Ron (Leola)-Eugene, Oregon, Alexandra (London, UK) and daughter Niki (Neale) Madiera Park, brother Joe (Norma)-Qualicum, brother-in-law Stan KeyserSacramento, numerous nieces and nephews and best friend Gerry Corbett. Pat was predeceased by mothers Bessie (1930), Ray (1957), father Gordon (1974), brother Russell (1943), husbands Joe (1979), Mike (2007). A celebration of life will be held for immediate family at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice

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John Sofonoﬀ October 9, 1920 - August 1, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce that on the 1st day of August, John Sofonoff passed away peacefully at the age of 91. John was born in Winlaw, BC, on October 9, 1920, to parents John N. and Tanya Sofonoff. He grew up in Champion Creek and while living there he met and fell in love with Nora Postnikoff. On November 10, 1944, they were married and began their family. John and Nora had three children: two sons, John and Micheal, and a daughter, Susie. For years they lived and farmed in Champion Creek and Fruitvale. They finally settled in South Castlegar, to raise their three children in the home they built together. As a young adult, John worked on the railroads, in logging camps, as a carpenter on housing projects, and then later at Cominco as a carpenter. After 13 years, he left to join the Carpenter Union to work on Hydro Projects, building dams until his retirement. He was a member of the Canadian Doukobor Society and served as a Chairman on the committee. John was an active fisherman and also enjoyed building small projects around his home and the homes of his children. He loved to garden and with Nora they could often be found out in their backyard tending to the vegetables and fruit trees. John and Nora enjoyed taking care of their grandchildren and spending time with their family. John could be found driving them to school, music lessons and sport activities. On June 28, 2008, the love of his life, Nora suddenly passed away. She was missed very much by him. Family was important to John and today his family will carry a piece of his love in their hearts forever. John was predeceased by his parents John N. and Tanya, brother Alec, sister Mary, and loving wife of 64 years, Nora. Left to mourn him are his sons, John Sofonoff, Micheal (Marcia) Sofonoff, his daughter, Susie (Craig) Burton, his grandchildren, Ernie (Robyn) Sofonoff, Justin Sofonoff, Ryan (Jennifer) Burton, Lindsay Burton, and his three greatgrandchildren, Michelle and Braydin Sofonoff, and Isaac Burton. He is survived by his sisters, Tina Samarodin, Ann (Koozma) Pereversoff, and Maria Hadikin, as well as many other relatives and friends A private family funeral service was held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Wednesday August 8, 2012, followed by the burial at the Brilliant Cemetery and a luncheon at the Fireside Inn. Arrangements were entrusted to Castlegar Funeral Chapel. John’s family would like to thank everyone who gave help and support at this time.

May John rest in peace in “God’s Heavenly Kingdom.” We will miss you forever Dad, Deda and brother, John.

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DOMINOS PIZZA is now hiring delivery drivers and in-store personnel. Earn $12$15/hr. Paid cash daily. Please apply to 1000B, Cranbrook St. N. Full time afternoon cook required for Sept 1. Must have food safe and prefer some experience. Drop resume at Mile 0 Diner, Midway BC, or email to mile0diner@hotmail.ca. LOCAL COMPANY seeking skilled trades people in the Cranbrook area for the following full-time positions: -Commercial/Transport Mechanic -Welder/Fabricator -Millwright Competitive salary and beneﬁt package, weekday shifts. Submit resume with references to: Box ‘E’, Cranbrook Daily Townsman, 822 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook, BC. V1C 7C3

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MANAGEMENT INC. is looking for the following positions: Machinists,Planners with Piping experience,Carpenters,Pipefitters,Masons, Scaffolders,Equipment Operators,Millwrights, Welders,Labourers, Safety Officers. We encourage you to apply in confidence to info@niraresources.com with your resume, identifying the position title in the subject line. NiRA clients offer a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits program. Only those candidates who meet our qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Shoes for the Soul is looking for a professional energetic Sales person 3 days a week

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Help Wanted

Emcon Services Inc.

Position Available CertiďŹ ed H/D Mechanic for the Castlegar/Trail Area to start immediately. Good fabricating & welding skills given preference. For information on qualiďŹ cations and applications email Holly Borisenkoff hborisenkoff@emconservices.ca

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Medical/Dental

Trades, Technical

Health Products

Optician/ Clinical Assistant Busy clinic in Trail has an immediate opening for a part time Optician/ Clinical Assistant. Some ofďŹ ce experience will be an asset. Please send resume to Box 550 C/O Trail Daily Times, 1163 Cedar Ave., Trail, BC V1R 4B8

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has increased our ďŹ&#x201A;eet. We have openings for experienced drivers in our ďŹ&#x201A;atbed division. Late model equipment, steady work, extended beneďŹ ts, satellite dispatch, e-logs and fully assigned tractors. We need drivers experienced with ďŹ&#x201A;at-bed work, US capable an asset, some Canada Only runs available. Please fax resume and current abstract 1250-357-2009. Contact 1-888-3572612 Ext 230 or check us out www.sutco.ca

KOOTENAY Optometry Clinic in Castlegar is seeking an experienced optometric assistant or optician for a full time position. Salary commensurate with experience. Reply to kocassistant@gmail.com by Sep 9th.

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Mechanical Supervisor for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859

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Prep Cook/Dishwasher Part/fulltime needed Immediately Apply in person to Mulligans 872 Waterloo Rd, Castlegar (Little Bear Golf Course) RESIDENTIAL manager for 41 unit apartment building in Nelson BC. Resume to 100 3525 Laburnum Dr. Trail BC V1R 2S9

Trail BC

We require a

JOURNEYMAN PAINTER

Red Seal certiďŹ ed, preferably with GM experience. Please send or email resume with complete work history and references to: Chad Stewart bodyshop@championgm.com 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3

TECHNICIAN WITH GM EXPERIENCE

to work in a fast paced, expanding shop. Please send or email resume with complete work history and references to: Carlos DeFrais service@championgm.com 250-368-9134 or Marc Cabana marccabana@championgm.com 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3

Strata Council KAS 2204 (7129 Riverside Dr) is seeking an Expression of Interest from an experienced maintenance manager. 15 unit condo building. Email camart1@telus.net. Stylist, full or part-time wanted at Renaissance Hair Co. in Nelson. Chair rental option available. Call Diana 505-3098

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Help Wanted

Employment Opportunity

Independent Respiratory Services is currently seeking applications for the position of Revenue Accountant at our Shared Services Centre in Castlegar, BC. This position is a 12 month temporary full-time position, which could develop into a permanent role for the right candidate. QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Current enrollment in a recognized accounting program (CGA, CMA, CA) â&#x20AC;˘ Preference will be given to those with Accounts Receivable experience â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in dealing with insurance companies & other third party beneĂ&#x20AC;ts providers â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook (2007/2010) â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication skills, both written and oral â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task â&#x20AC;˘ Very strong customer service orientation â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently â&#x20AC;˘ Strong team player â&#x20AC;˘ Motivated to improve processes within an organization If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re qualiĂ&#x20AC;ed for this challenge and are interested in experiencing a place that offers world class recreational opportunities and an affordable cost of living, please, apply in conĂ&#x20AC;dence to:

IRS Independent Respiratory Services Inc. Attention: Human Resources 865 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1H3 Fax: 1-888 713-6505 Email: hr@irscanada.ca

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about our company, please visit: www.irscanada.ca Closing date: September 10, 2012

Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiďŹ ed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

Volunteers Ducks Unlimited Canada (www.ducks.ca) is looking for volunteers for its upcoming Fundraiser Dinner and Auctions. Have fun, meet new people, gain experience and help a great cause. If interested contact: Fred Bourcier at 778-484-5447 or email F_Bourcier@Ducks.ca

Services

Kootenay Chrysler in Trail, BC is growing and as a result we are looking for another experienced professional Business Manager to join our Sales team. A VSA certified salesperson with business office experience would also be considered.

â&#x20AC;˘ DRILLERS â&#x20AC;˘ BLASTERS â&#x20AC;˘ POWDERMEN â&#x20AC;˘ CONCRETE LABOURERS VK MASON Local Union Underground Contractor is seeking experienced labor for remote camp job near Kitimat. Looking to hire immediately! Please contact Ashley Halden at 778-724-2500 or ashley.halden@ vkmason.ca

Please email resume with references to alw@kootenaychrysler.com or fax to 250.368.8254

Journeyman Mechanic Do you love the outdoors? OK Tire in Terrace, B.C. NOW HIRING! Excellent renumeration for successful applicant. Fax resume to (1)-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or Email: momack@citywest.ca

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QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & beneďŹ ts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustr ial.com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

BUSINESS MANAGER

We are looking for a flexible, energetic team player who cares about customer service and satisfaction.

Revenue Accountant for Castlegar, BC

PART Time to possibly Full Time, long term receptionist required for active dental practice in Nelson. Dental experience an asset, must be computer literate, able to multi task, and outgoing. Send resume to: 556 Josephine Street Nelson BC V1L 1W5

January 12th, 1996 - September 1st. 2011

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Asset Operations Manager As part of the Operations group, and reporting to the Director, Operations, the successful candidate will ensure the long term value of Columbia Power Corporation managed assets through compliant, reliable and cost effective operations. The Asset Operations Manager maintains expert operational knowledge and guides all aspects of operations planning for the hydro electric facilities, including developing and implementing operational processes and procedures. This position also provides operational direction to the facility operations and maintenance contractors; operational advice to facility related planning committees and corporate business units and represents the facility Owner on various operating committees.

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Help Wanted

Yoga - Fall Sessions begins Sept 17th Register/Drop In NEW Restorative Yoga

Therapy Janice Ferraro 365-5428 underthesunyoga.ca

Financial Services Attract money like a magnet for a Free CD Call 250-304-4040 DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Misc Services KOOTENAY HOME Maintenance & Handyman Services. Please contact Jeff @ 250-505-9693

Pets & Livestock

Lessons/Training OBEDIENCE CLASSES Starting Sept 19, 2012 Instructed by a certiďŹ ed Master Trainer Classes include: Beginner & intermediate levels Hand Signals Distance control Small classes insure one on one instruction For more info or to register call Angie 250-365-7370 or 365-4924

Pets Chihuahua puppies, many colours, healthy, very small dogs. 250-442-2604. Havanese pups, non shed, hypo allergenic, excellent companions, CKC registered, ready now (250)424-5229

Help Wanted

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME AUTO REPRESENTATIVE Trail, BC

Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. provides a full line of insurance products and services in the Kootenays with locaĆ&#x;ons in Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Nelson, Trail and Invermere, BC

The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical engineering with 8-12 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in hydroelectric facilities. Candidates must be registered or be eligible to register with APEGBC. Demonstrated communication and project management skills, and the ability to interpret and analyze technical information are essential.

Resumes By September 7,2012

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is August 31, 2012.

lynn.davidson@ kootenayinsurance.ca

Please refer to Job #1209 when submitting your application.

Help Wanted

Yoga

Branch Manager Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. 999 Farwell Street Trail, BC V1R 3V1

Join a team that values you and recognizes the power you have to create success for yourself and for Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd (KIS). We oÄŤer the stability and resources of a leading, locally-based organizaĆ&#x;on, an employee focused culture that values your individual contribuĆ&#x;on and encourages work/life balance, plus a commitment to serving and helping our community. The ideal candidate will possess a combinaĆ&#x;on of skills, ability, educaĆ&#x;on, experience, and moĆ&#x;vaĆ&#x;on: â&#x20AC;˘ Level I Insurance License â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 1 year experience in an insurance environment with Autoplan Sales experience and some exposure to general lines products and services â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to communicate well in a sales and service environment, both verbally and in wriĆ&#x;ng, and to provide service oriented soluĆ&#x;ons to clients â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to organize work to meet deadlines within an environment of constantly changing prioriĆ&#x;es â&#x20AC;˘ CompeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve wage, pension and beneÄŽt package Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. is owned in equal partnership by East Kootenay Community, Kootenay Savings, and Nelson & District credit unions

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Rentals

Transportation

Senior Assisted Living

Auto Financing

Cars - Sports & Imports

Furniture

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

Homes for Rent

Good Used Furnishing Warehouse, Trail, Complete Household furnishing, Second Hand Store & Warehouse Call 250-367-9939 anytime Help Recycle

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1 bdrm furnished house for one college student between Castlegar & Nelson 250-359-7308

Garage Sales

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Kenmore dryer $200; Whirlpool ceramic top stove $500 obo; Karrite car top carrier $35. 250-442-2159. SOLID OAK Pedestal, leaf table, 4 chairs, tile inlay. $500. obo. 250-368-3668 Lve msge. STEEL BUILDINGHuge Clearance Sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Grand Forks: For sale by owner. Beautiful retirement living in a 55+ gated community (Clifton Estates). Built in 2008, this well built 2 bdrm rancher, with 2.5 baths, hardwood ﬂrs, gas ﬁreplace, central air, all amenities close within walking distance. Great for snowbirds. Beautiful landscaping with westerly views of valley. By Appt only. $279,900. Call or leave msg. 250-442-6975.

CASTLEGAR Massive garage Sale, estate items something for everyone Sat, Sept 1st, 7 am - 1 pm 1104 Wildrose Rd, Raspberry GENELLE Not your ordinary garage sale, Partylite Candles & Letasia jeweler 50% off & some Avon stuff, blow out pricing, Misc items 718 - 16 Ave, Sept 1, 8-11 THRUMS, Don’t miss this one! Estate sale & antiques something for everyone 1472 Thrums West Road Aug 31st & Sept 1 & 2, 8-3 YARD SALE, Sat, Sept 1ST 7 - noon, 1120 - 7th Ave

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc. Available now: 250-863-3082

Sporting Goods Browning 7MM Mag BBR 3x9 Tasco scope, extras $400.00 250-365-2957 Used 13’ Canoe including 2 paddles + vest + brackets to store $250 352-6804

ROBSON 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath Riverview near school & bus Renovated 1200 sq ft main, 780 upper open floor comes with all appliances & extra Fridge & freezer hardwood floors throughout Beautifully landscaped patio & firepit, deck & 2 shops asking $240,000. Phone 250-365-1166

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Ask us about our Free Rent option! Please cal 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca

Recreational

Real Estate

Okanagan Highlands up Christian Valley 25 kms from Westbridge, B.C. Buy your own piece of paradise 3 - 4 acres on east Kettle River. 250-446-2761.

Misc. for Sale

Acreage for Sale

RV Sites

2 SENIOR Lift Chairs. Both A1 condition. 250-367-9770 30’ Tri-Axle Flat deck Goose neck, Brand new, reeve hitch Call Harley 250-442-3386 or after 6 pm & weekend 250-444-0168

3.29 Flat Acre in Krestova with water, 25 mins to Nelson or Castlegar 250-359-7861

For Sale By Owner

Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unﬁnished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug. appraised at $170,000 but older, ﬂexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call : 1-780-566-0707

CASTLEGAR - 2 Bdrm, dbl carport private. NS/NP. 2 mins from DT. $900/mth + utilities. No pets Available immediately 304-8185 or 365-6471

CASTLEGAR N. 2 Bdrm House (Main ﬂoor) near schools & bus stop, suitable for college students or mature adults, F/S, N/P, N/S, $700/mth + shared utilities, Avail Sept 29th, references required 250-513-1950 CASTLEGAR Spacious 4 Bdrm house, available Sept 1st. Located on Columbia Ave, 2.5 Bathrooms garage & large backyard. $1350/mth + utilities For more information please call: 250-304-8088

Apt/Condo for Rent SELKIRK MANOR CEDAR MANOR

1 & 2 Bedroom Apt Call 250-304-3026 250-365-3034 TRAIL newly renovated 1bd suite in triplex. NP. Ref req. $450/mo 250-428-7351 or 250-428-6788

Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON Mobile Home for rent, Refer & Criminal check required, Call 250-304-3430

Room for Rent In a beautiful established 10 yr hair salon, great Baker St location. Ideal for Esthetics or Massage 550/m includes shared reception laundry, heat, hot water, phone & air conditioning. Contact Diana @ 250 352-1955 or evenings 250 505-3098

RV Pads Christina Lake: Taking applications for yearly RV trailer sites at Totem Resort. Phone 250-447-9322.

HD accessories: Nylon touring luggage system w/day bag PN 94733-02. Fits over passenger back rest $250; 2 up luggage rack PN 53743-97 quick detachable style $200; passenger back rest PN 52933-98B + back rest pad PN 52886-98B, quick detachable style $225 both; detachable items do not come with docking kits. All items in as new condition. 250-442-7345.

Shared Accommodation

Recreational/Sale

Shared Accommodation Fully furnished 3 bdrm Home located across from Complex amenities close by includes transit, shopping, restaurants & recreation centre Call FYI 250-365-2839

5th wheel 18 ft, 1986 Lance, exc cond, F/S, bathroom, queen bed, furnace, sleeps 4. $3,000. 250-442-1248. For Sale - 1998, 27’ Sportsmaster Trailer. Sleeps up to 8 People. Twin Bunks, Pull-out Couch, Table Folds Down and Queen Pillow-top Mattress in Front Bedroom. Air Conditioner, 3 Burner Stove, Oven, Large Bathroom with Tub, 2 x 30lb Propane Tanks. Very Clean and in Excellent Condition! Asking $9,700. Located in Nakusp. Please call 250-265-9990 or email: tzanier@hotmail.ca for more info.

Suites, Lower ROBSON, 1 Bdrm basement suite, W/D, internet, Cable & utilities incl, Avail Sept 1st $660/mth, 250-365-2915

Townhouses BC HOUSING is accepting applications for family rental units in Castlegar. Tenants pay no more then 30% of their gross monthly income for rent. For information on eligibility & applications please call 250365-2667 or 1-800-834-7149 or check out our website at BCHousing.org

Cars - Sports & Imports

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Cars - Domestic 1997 Buick Regal GS. Leather, runs well, good cond. Must sell. $2,500. 250-442-3850.

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Motorcycles

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GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay

AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to keeping animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 1 Yr Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1250 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com

2005 HONDA Accord IMA Hybrid, 82,500kms, climate control, heated leather, new timing belt, 4dr sedan, auto, silver. Asking $12,000. 250-362-3308

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Broadacres Assisted Living at Grand Forks is now taking applications for respite, short or long term care. No wait list. Rural setting. Home cooked meals. Professional staff.

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1991 VW Golf 4 dr sedan, 4 cyl, 5 spd, very reliable, but is 3 different colours. $1,300 obo. 250-493-1807, 250-4420122.

**WANTED** Looking for small short box truck camper or camperette in good shape. Phone 250-6938883, leave message.

Sport Utility Vehicle 2005 FORD Escape AWD, 4cyl. Auto, Air, good shape, + extras. $7,500. 250-364-1823

Trucks & Vans 1988 Ford 4x4 w/canopy. Exc cond. Asking $2,500. 250-4423850. 2000 Ford Explorer XLS, P/W, V6 auto, 170,000 km, very clean. $5,300 obo. 250-4420122, 250-493-1807.

1995 Mazda 626, 3 L, V-6, auto, A/C, leather interior, P/seats, runs exc. $2,200. 250-442-0122. 2003 SAAB 9-3, 2.0L, 4cyl., leather, loaded, summer and winters, roof rack - very nice car. 95000mi. $7,800. obo. Call 250-368-1868

Boats MUST SELL!! 1992 16ft

Vanguard open-bow ski boat. 85HP Yamaha motor. Lots of extras, ﬁsh ﬁnder, tow ropes, knee board, tube, air pump. First reasonable offer takes it. Asking $3000./obo (250)417-5813

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Castlegar News Thursday, August 30, 2012

Storm the Field! (Left) Tara Horning of the Teck Selects tries to keep the ball away from the Castlegar Tigers defender Ryan Pearce. The Tigers won the game 5-0. (Right) Nathan Hernandez kicks the ball into the net during the tournament’s fastest shot contest.

Saints Continued from P. A19

-maging against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks’ split squads. “We’re doing a mini-tournament down in Beaver Valley where we split the guys into two teams,” said Dubois. “Guys in training camp here aren’t trying to lay each other out with big hits. It’s different at college than junior where guys are trying to make a spot and so they play with more of a physical edge. I don’t expect them to go full on against some 16 and 17 year-old kids, but it gives the players a chance to see some new competition and the coaches get to watch and evaluate.” Trail product Logan Proulx, who started last season with the Smoke Eaters and ended with Cowichan Valley, said that camp has gone well and the team is starting to gell. “It’s going really well,” he said. “The boys are shaking a little rust off and getting back into the swing of it. We’re doing some basic stuff out there and getting a feel for each other and getting our legs moving.” Proulx, who also played two seasons in the WHL with the Edmonton Oil Kings, is confident the team will do well this year. “I think we’re pretty strong all around,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of guys coming in who have a lot of experience. So I think it’ll be a good year.” With just a week before school starts, Proulx is looking forward to getting into the swing of the college life where he is taking the Fish and Wildlife Management program.

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Bend Sinister, Halfway to Hollywood, Oh No! Yoko, and Acres of Lions. Visit JobFest2012.ca for the full tour schedule and to audition to perform onstage.

JOBFEST 2012 WILL BE TOURING YOUR AREA ON THESE DATES: Castlegar: September 4 Cranbrook: September 8

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