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Council dwells on public smoking and dogs ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News Editor

Rossland city council will consider new bylaws to correspond with the shiny new downtown that will soon be complete. Council voted to send staff to research what other towns are doing with regards to smoking in public places and allowing dogs in the downtown core. Currently the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bylaw

states that dogs canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be brought downtown. Coun. Jody Blomme brought up the prospect of looking into how other cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deal with these two issues at last Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting. Blomme said she just wanted to throw the idea out, as it would be good timing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re nearing the end of the downtown construction, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to think about how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going

to use the downtown,â&#x20AC;? Blomme said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the issues that we should perhaps readdress... is the issue of dogs.â&#x20AC;? Blomme said that council has talked about changing the dog bylaw into something different or add something to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So if we are going to readdress this, this is probably the right time to do so,â&#x20AC;? she said. The other issue that has been brought up by residents to her is the issue of smoking in the

new Harry LeFavre Square. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to have the new Harry LeFavre square be used as a lot more central a place than it has been until now, so that does bring up the issue of smoking in outdoor gathering places for some people,â&#x20AC;? she said, though added that people may have no problem with it. Blomme put forward a motion for staff to look into what other communities are doing to deal with smoking in public

places and dogs in the downtown core. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Particularly how or if there are any creative ideas or nonbylaw ways of dealing with this so that they can discuss things that are working and things that are not working for them,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mayor Greg Granstrom noted that timewise, city staff will try to get it done when they can, but are stretched thin at See City on P. 3

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continued from P. 1 the moment. Coun. Kathy Moore said she also had the smoking issue in mind. “I was going to bring up the smoking thing, hadn’t thought of the dogs, but the smoking thing also because we saw that email from Kamloops with the motion they are putting forward to the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) to ban smoking in public places,” Moore said. “I think that’s actually a pretty cool idea. We’re doing a brand new downtown, spit and shiny clean and it would be nice to keep it that way.” Moore continued that smoke free areas could benefit the city’s forthcoming skatepark as well. “These are the kinds of areas that you want them to be family friendly and want everyone to be able to enjoy their space and be able to breathe freely,” she said, adding that the city could be proactive as UBCM motions are not known for their speedy transitions into the real world. “I know the motion at the UBCM, if it goes forward goes to the province and it takes forever and ever, meanwhile we have a shiny new downtown right now and so I support that.” Coun. Jill Spearn, a former smoker, took the other side of the debate, saying that while she appreciated the motion, she would play “the devil advocate that I am at times.” “We have to be mindful, I understand smoking and secondhand smoke and those things,” she said. “We live in a community that is not only of nonsmokers and I do appreciate that people have to be respectful of others, but mostly to me it is just common sense. If you want to have a

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WE ARE NOW THE Council had discussions on the possibility of a smoking bylaw, as well as changing the current dog bylaw. From left: Coun. Cary Fisher, Coun. Kathy Moore and Coun. Jody Blomme. cigarette then don’t stand in a group of people and have a cigarette.” She said that the city can impose rules on top of rules, but democracy and the public right have to be respected as well. She said she didn’t disagree with the motion. The mayor noted that the motion was not up for debate at the moment. Blomme then clarified that in putting forward the motion, she was not necessarily in favour of banning smoking or dogs or removing the bylaw. “I am strictly saying that we need to have this conversation,” she said. Coun. Cary Fisher said that there are big

“If you have a bylaw and you don’t enforce it, you have an issue, you have liability issues for the City of Rossland,” Coun. Fisher said.

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cities that have leash laws that allow people to bring dogs downtown. “Our problem is we have a bylaw that says you’re not allowed to have your dog here,” he said. “We already have one, we don’t need to have a discussion we have a bylaw, unless we’re going to change the bylaw.” Fisher also worried that the city may be setting itself up for liability issues with the dog bylaw. “If you have a bylaw and you don’t enforce it, you have an issue, you have liability issues for the City of Rossland,” he said. “I think we either get a leash law bylaw and let them come downtown, because they’re bringing them down anyway, or we randomly enforce it and we throw out some huge fines. One or the other. I think there is no grey area in this matter.” City staff will look into what other municipalities on the dog and smoking issues and what alternatives there are to just regulating through bylaws and bring it back to council at a future date.

Smoke in the area due to wildfires south of the border

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Smoky skies in Rossland and rest of the Kootenay-Boundary region are due to the wildfires burning in Washington and the Okanagan. The Southeast Fire Centre said that wildfires in Washington are about 100 kilometres southwest of Grand Forks and pose no threat to any Canadian forests or communities. Fire Information Officer Karlie Shaugh-

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nessy said there are currently no fires in the Southeast Fire Centre that threaten any communities, structures or major highways. She said smoke from the fires is expected to continue settling in the southern portions of the west and east Kootenays, as well as in the Boundary region. They advise anyone who is having trouble breathing to visit a medical professional. There is also a Category 2 and Category 3 open burning and fireworks use are currently prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. edition that Mayor Greg Granstrom had stated: “No further descussion.” In fact,

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Bobbi LaFond shakes hands with Senator Nancy Greene-Raine, after receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Monday night in Rossland. Top Left: Rosslanders packed into the Rossland Legion Hall to be part of the presentation. Below: The LaFond family poses for a family portrait. Arne Petryshen photos

Rossland resident receives Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News Editor

Rossland resident and tireless volunteer Bobbi LaFond was presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal on Monday night. People packed into the Rossland Legion Hall to be a part of the ceremony, where representatives from many diverse organizations LaFond has been a part of talked of her importance to the community. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne, the medal is given to prominent volunteers in the community. Kim LaFond, Bobbi’s brother introduced speakers, while Rossland Mayor Greg Granstrom, John Greene and Senator Nancy Greene-Raine sat alongside Bobbi at the front. Over the years, LaFond has played an instrumental part in organizations such as Scouts Canada, Rossland United Church Women’s Organization, Girl Guides, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Rossland Health Care Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, Rossland Legion and the Rossland Curling Club. John Greene, owner of Rossland Hardware, was a part of the nomination committee. “A couple weeks ago I got a call from Nancy wondering if there was someone in town worthy of this medal,” Greene said. After asking around it was LaFond’s name that came up over and over. “It was without a question… Bobbi LaFond was our nominee.” When it was finally time for LaFond to talk after receiving the medal, she couldn’t read her notes because of the tears in her eyes. “I’m thankful for having lived most of my life in this community and raise our family here,” LaFond said. “I volunteered as a way to pay back the community.” She said that when she was raising her 15 children, it was with the help of school teachers, coaches and other leaders that helped. “You don’t do it alone, you do it with everyone,” she went

on. “Over the years, I’m thankful for being able to volunteer. I met a lot of great people in Rossland. I’ll never ever forget all of the people that I’ve known and the good times that we’ve had.” LaFond described her career of volunteerism as “doing a few things here and there,” and said it’s meant as much to her, as anybody she’s volunteered with. Laurie Karn, who spoke on behalf of Rossland Fall Fair, Rossland Curling Club and 2nd Rossland Cub Mothers, said LaFond had turned her on to volunteering when her oldest son joined Beavers in 1985. “Within the first few weeks, Bobbi had somehow signed me up with the cub mothers auxiliary,” Karn said. “Before long, I was helping at bottle drives, serving at teas, cooking and cleaning up at banquets and involved in many other events and fundraisers.” LaFond also persuaded Karn to join the Fall Fair Society, which brings Rossland together to celebrate old-fashioned community.

“That is what’s important to Bobbi, her community,” she said. “She is an inspiring example of dedication, commitment and service to this community.” In 1978, Lafond and Deyanne Davies started Rangers together, a group for grades 10, 11 and 12 high school girls. Davies recalled she had wondered to herself at the time: “Why would Bobbi, who is so busy with her family and her community stuff... take one night a week to work with other people’s teenagers? (Bobbi) responded by saying that she wanted to do something for herself for a change.” Senator Nancy Greene-Raine awarded the medal. She was also the one who called LaFond last week to tell her she would be honoured. Greene-Raine noted the influence LaFond had on her large family and the community. “Our country grew with big families and nowadays we don’t have big families anymore,” she said. “I think we’ve become a little bit selfish. It’s truly wonderful to see a family like yours, a family that is so strong.”

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The concrete curbs and swales on Columbia Ave will be completed this week. Sidewalks will continue to be poured and it is projected that sidewalks on Columbia Ave. will be finished by the week of Sept. 17, weather permitting. The Project Communications Task Force recently asked a representative of ISL to explain how the new sidewalksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; design will help to withstand the wear and tear of Rossland weather, improve drainage and prevent cracking. The response was that the forming for concrete beneath the paving stones is specifically designed to prevent the differential settlement of the pavers over time. Cracking due to freezing is mitigated through proper grading of the sub-grade before placement of the granular material, so that sub-surface water will not collect below the concrete sidewalks and freeze. The additional joints in the concrete will also control the direction of potential cracks and mitigate cross-cracking. Although cracking of concrete cannot be completely prevented, the design currently being used in our new construction has proven to be a definite improvement over time. This approach to concrete sidewalks has been constructed in similar climates throughout B.C. and Alberta with great success. The Washington Street water main is now in service and all service connections are finished. The entire new water system of the downtown project is now on-line. Sewer excavation is now taking place on Washington and projected to be done by weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. Storm lines will be next, and then Washington Street curb and sidewalk will follow shortly thereafter. The Rossland Chamber of Commerce, Rossland City Council, and the ColumbiaWashington Project Communications Task

With the Columbia Avenue reconstruction nearing its completion, the subject of a grand reopening of Rossland came up in council last week. Coun. Cary Fisher brought the topic up saying that it was important to get the businesses, many who have been struggling over the summer, involved in the plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I assume that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having a ribbon cutting at some point for this thing and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been talking to some of the businesses to create an opportunity for them, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to cost us a lot of money printing up some invitations and having some people invited to an opening

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Crews work to pour sidewalks and curbs Tuesday. Force will be working with other community organizations to organize a big celebration upon the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completion. The tentative date is set for the weekend of Oct. 20. There will also be a post-construction meeting with the business community planned, tentatively, for the week of Oct. 8. Please feel free to contact us at columbiaproject@rossland.ca if you think you have a great idea to help celebrate the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;grand openingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the new Rossland. Mayor Granstrom will be holding weekly office hours, welcoming drop-in visits to him at Rossland City Hall from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Monday. To see graphics portraying the end-goal of this construction project, please take a look at the video display in the window of Ross-

of some sort,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mayor Greg Granstrom said the communication task force is working closely with Renee Clark from the Rossland Chamber to put something together for a public event to bring to council. Granstrom said ideas were being pursued, giving an example of a photo of everyone in town packed onto Columbia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring something to council for input,â&#x20AC;? he said. Fisher said that in talking with local businesses, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gotten the impression that â&#x20AC;&#x153;may not be as rosy as we may have painted it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our retail is down a lot in town, and to their credit, the businesses that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spoken with understand that it had to be done,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stoically putting up with

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it at the moment and I think that, while some of them may be more vocal than others, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty much across the board the numbers that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting. I think they deserve a lot of credit.â&#x20AC;? Fisher said that contractors are doing a good job on the project and city staff is trying to communicate as much as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know everyone is trying,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty tough, those are families struggling to get by every day. Just a little more empathy towards them I think is worthy, and this idea that we have something, this grand opening of the town.â&#x20AC;? Fisher said he hopes people can come and see the new layout and maybe do a bit of shopping in the local stores and coffee shops as well.

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A golden weekend in the Golden City This weekend was packed with activities as Rossland celebrated its 40th Golden City Days. The streets of upper Rossland were packed as Golden City Days parade made its way across town by way of Second Avenue. And while the parade definitely benefits from the much roomier Columbia Avenue, the logistics made a lot of sense. After the pancake breakfast at the fire hall, people just had to wait around outside for the parade to start. And once that was over, the Rossland Fall Fair, held at the arena as usual, was just a short walk away, no climbing or descending hills necessary. With most activities moved to the arena parking lot around the fall fair, it seemed that the events were better attended by people who wouldn’t usually make it up to the arena on other years and kept the bustling atmosphere going for a longer time. All over the city there were other activities going on, the Golden City Grind, Rubberhead bike festival, the softball tournament and music at many establishments. It was wonderful to see that despite the construction downtown, the event was still well attended and continued the tradition on its 40th anniversary.

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Many programs starting soon With the Fall and Winter Brochure in the mailboxes and online, registrations have been busy! There are lots of new and exciting programs and courses to check out! If you didn’t receive one in the mail, log on to www. rossland.ca, then City Hall, then Rossland Recreation, then Program Guide. If you have a child between the ages of 5-10 years who would like to play hockey this winter, consider registering them for the Co-Ed Kids Rec Hockey that starts on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 3:45 p.m. This is a fun, non-contact hockey program that provides kids with the opportunity to learn skills and drills and enjoy a short game of scrimmage hockey at the end of each session. For the second year in a row, a local hockey enthusiast has generously donated two scholarships for two lucky hockey players who would like to join the Co-Ed Kids Rec Hockey program. Children can put their names into a draw at the Rossland News – located on Columbia, beside the Sunshine Café. Everyone whose name is entered into the draw will be eligible to have their name drawn for the scholarship. Watch for details in the newspaper over the next few weeks. The draw date is Tuesday, Oct. 9. Folk Dancing in the Miners’ Hall starts this week, on Thursday Sept. 13 from 7-9 p.m. This is a new night for Folk Dancing – if you’re new to town or wanting to try a new activity, get some exercise and have some fun – Folk Dancing is a great option! There are no complicated steps required – just a sense of rhythm and humour and the desire to have fun! Newcomers are very welcome! There’s a Beginners Salsa Dance Workshop coming up on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 12-4 p.m. in the Miners’ Hall. Salsa is a fun and easy dance to learn with a partner – no experience is required and it’s open to all ages. If you’re looking for a way to relax, get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather – check out the Sunday afternoon Hike & Yoga on Sunday, Sept.16 from 1:30-4 p.m. Join Betty Go Hard and Yoga with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon for a unique experience that will leave you rejuvenated and ready to take on your week. If you have a preschooler in the house and you would like to introduce music to them, the Sunrise Program from “Music for Young Children” starts on Oct. 3 and

runs until Dec. 5. The class is on Wednesdays, from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and is for children 3-4 years of age and a parent. This music curriculum develops your child’s listening awareness, fine motor skills, social interactions, confidence and attention span. All books, materials, instruments and CD are included. A Beginner’s Violin and Fiddle class is starting on Oct. 4 and running until Nov. 8. The class is on Thursdays, from 7-7:45 p.m. in the RSS Library. This is a class for those who have never had violin experience or music training, and also those who have had frustrations in the past. If you require an instrument, you can rent one from the instructor. If you have a young actor in the house, check out SCENEstudio Acting, in Rossland. The new acting school, located in the old Bank of Montreal building at 2010 Washington, offers ongoing programming for little people to teenagers. Contact, mikealicia@scenestudio.ca or at 250-521-1559 for more information. There’s a presentation on Saturday night, by Project Somos – the organization that is working to build a children’s village in Guatemala. Several local Rosslanders have volunteered with Project Somos within the last two years. Steve Knox spent seven weeks volunteering during 2011 and this past summer volunteered with his daughters, Devin and Ellie, for another three weeks. Project Somos welcomes volunteers and encourages people to contact them to discuss their options. Heather Knox and Greg Kemp, the founders of the organization, will be speaking at Café Books West on Washington Street, from 6 -7:30 p.m. For more information about Project Somos, please check out their website at www. projectsomos.org, or contact them for information, at info@projectsomos.org. On Sunday, Sept.16 the Joe Hill Coffee House kicks off its first gathering of the season. The Joe Hill Coffee House is a long standing tradition that dates back to the horse and buggy era of local musicians, poets, authors and dancers showcasing their talents for a welcoming audience. The Coffee House is located at the Miners Hall and the entertainment starts at 7 p.m. The atmosphere is a relaxing café setting with coffee, tea, and yummy things to eat. For more information, contact Les Carter at retrac01@telus.net

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Rossland celebrated the 40th Golden City Days this weekend and the festival did not disappoint. Golden City Days began in 1972 to celebrate Rossland’s 75 years since becoming a city. There was something for everyone, with the parade, music and sports going on all over town. This year, due to the construction, the parade and most festivities were moved to upper Rossland, which helped turn the focus from the parade to the Fall Fair and other activities going on around the Rossland arena. Events began earlier in the week with a historical talk by Ron Shearer on the Chinese and Chinatown of Rossland and a workshop on how to get published. Starting Friday, the Rossland Historical Museum was open all weekend and hosted interpretive tours all day. On Friday night, An Evening of Entertainment Extravaganza

featured Rossland-born comedian Tara Holmes and her comedy. Saturday started off with pancake breakfast put on by the Rossland firefighters at the fire hall. Also that morning, mountain bikers were practicing for the Dread Head Super D course on Larch Ridge, before the event began in the afternoon. At 11 a.m. the Golden City Days parade marched on its alternate route, which began at Jubilee Park, down St. Paul, proceeded down Second Avenue, before stopping in Nickleplate Park. Some of the notable floats included the Golden City Fiddlers, Teck and past grad classes of Rossland Secondary. After the parade finished, the Fall Fair and festivities around it went into full swing. Outside the arena, live music played on the stage, craft vendors sold goods and food was sold by the Trail Kiwanis Club, Trail Rotary Club and Golden City Lions. An inflatable fun park was erected for the kids, as well as face painting and a petting zoo, with goats,

rabbits and roosters. The KAST science booth featured the Raptor’s Ridge Birds of Prey exhibit. In the afternoon, crowds headed down to the Centennial Jumps to watch bikers hit massive jumps in the Huck en Berries Jump Jam. Later that night there was music at the newly renovated Rossland Legion and many other places in Rossland. Sunday began with the Golden City Grind, featuring 10 km, 5 km and kids’ races. Many headed up to the Centennial Trailhead to race and watch the race, with proceeds going to the Black Jack Ski Club skier development. The weekend finished off with the West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby Championship where last year’s champions, Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels, took on Salmo Babes of Brutality, in a rematch. The results were the same as last year, with the Angels taking the Golden Boot, though in much more convincing fashion than last year - with a score of 198-70.

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Talk about a stalemate. The Golden City and Silver City are currently ensnarled over who they will choose as the mediator in their ongoing dispute over who pays what in the delivery of regional sewage services. The City of Trail’s lawyer has spoken with the City of Rossland’s lawyer and the two parties are not in agreement over a preferred arbitrator. This means the dispute resolution officer will likely have to make the final selection, Trail city councillor Robert Cacchioni said. “What is most disconcerting at this time is Rossland’s ongoing suggestion, or position, where they believe the jurisdiction of the dispute and resolution officer to order arbitration is questionable,” he said. “And it remains unclear if this is going to be challenged by Rossland through the courts.” If Rossland does legally challenge the jurisdiction issue, it will ultimately delay the arbitration hearing and raises the concern for

the matter that will not be fully resolved until the end of the year. That would put the city into arrears of five years—at $109,000 per year—that they believe they are over paying in the service, said Cacchioni. But Rossland Mayor Greg Granstrom said the city could not reveal its hand right away on the matter as to what position they were taking. “We have a position that we think is legal and plausible,” he said. “But, in the end, we’d like everybody to sit down and discuss this in person, and not have to go through the (legal) channels.” Lois-Leah Goodwin, executive director of Intergovernmental Relations and Planning under the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, was appointed as the dispute resolution officer last month to help settle the matter of who pays for what in the delivery of regional sewer service between Trail, Rossland and Warfield. Goodwin was required to review the matter and, under the Community Charter, direct the dispute to binding arbitration.

Trail city council had notified the province in late May it wanted to engage in the process of arbitration with the City of Rossland to determine the correct percentages of shared costs for sewage service in the Greater Trail region. For four years the question of who pays what portion of the cost of sewer service among Trail, Rossland and Warfield has been booted around like a political football. Trail currently pays close to 70 per cent of the regional budget following a formula created in the late 1960s, based mostly on population and projected growth. In early April Rossland council dismissed an eleventh-hour attempt from Trail to avoid arbitration. Trail council had drafted a cost sharing proposal based on population, though it previously agreed with a mediator report that suggested the old formula was unfair, and a new formula should be based on 50 per cent population and 50 per cent water consumption. The legal price for the process is expected to outweigh the cost difference quoted in the proposal— around $20,000.

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No two kids are alike. That’s what makes teaching both a challenge and a joy. It’s also why each student needs – and deserves – more of our time. Teachers will be working hard to give them that time. And together with parents, we’ll be urging government to help. Years of cuts have led to overcrowded classes. Our kids desperately need smaller classes, better support for students with special needs, and more one-on-one time. Every child matters. And every year counts.

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Join the Reach-A-Reader campaign– your donations make a difference Buy your local newspaper from an agent or volunteer on the street. Your donation goes directly to a program in your community. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL), a non-profit charity, joins with Black Press for the second annual Reach-AReader campaign on Wednesday, October 10th. On Wednesday, October 10th, when you buy your local paper from CBAL and Black Press staff and volunteers out on the town, all funds go to supporting literacy programs in that community. "The Reach-A-Reader campaign is an important way for us to promote our region-wide commitment to building literacy skills and healthy learning communities," said Ali Wassing, CBAL Executive Director.

and workplace skills is in demand. Fundraisers, such as our Reach-A-Reader campaign, help support communities to meet this increasing need." CBAL is working hard to expand services to meet growing and changing needs in communities across the region. In addition to regional funding received from Columbia Basin Trust, Selkirk College, College of the Rockies and the Province of British Columbia, local partnerships and fund raising campaigns are critical to developing more community-led programs targeting local needs. The Reach-A-Reader campaign demonstrates this shared commitment.

This joint campaign demonstrates Black Press's dedication to building literacy skills in the communities it serves and helping CBAL stretch its reach. Reading is at the heart of CBAL's drive to help citizens improve literacy skills, engage in life-long learning and increase their conﬁdence to get involved in the community.

"We partner with businesses, community organizations, libraries, schools and colleges to help meet demand for our services," said Betty Knight, Regional Program Manager, East Kootenay. "Getting the communities involved in supporting us through the partnership with Black Press and the Reach-A-Reader campaign takes our message to the heart of the communities we serve."

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IN ROSSLAND Last seen Sept.4th, 2012 at Red Mountain Village Cabin 24. Not from area, needs medication. Eats soft food. Any information please call: Lance 604-302-6407 604-859-9260 Kyle 250-552-2114 Ashleen 778-628-5350

DISPATCHER Sutco Contracting Ltd. has a position open for a dispatcher. In this role you will be responsible for dispatching and monitoring our fleet operations, inclusive of monitoring hours of service, vehicle movement, customer requirements, and dealing with driver issues. Experience in the trucking industry is preferred, however entry level candidates with good attitude, computer literate and able to work days and evening shifts. The position offers competitive salary (defined with experience) extended benefits,modern work environment and pension eligibility after 1 yr service. Resumes can be faxed 250-357-2009, enquiries 250-357-2612 Ext: 230 www.sutco.ca

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

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com

BUSY LOWER Mainland Commercial Tire store is seeking Experienced tire man for shop duties. Top Wages & Beneﬁts Paid. Please send inquiries to: tireshop1234@hotmail.com

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com

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Homes in Regina and Saskatoon, SK are looking for subcontractor framers to join our team! If you are looking for competitive pay, a fast paced environment and you are willing to relocate, please contact Jeff at 306-779-2288 ext 284 or email jknowlton@daytonahomes.ca.

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The Corporation of the City of Rossland NOTICE OF 2012 TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at the Council Chambers, Rossland City Hall, 1899 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. unless the delinquent (2010) taxes plus interest are sooner paid. FOLIO NUMBER

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21-229-00105.025

Parcel D (See V9267) Block 12, Plan 579 District Lot 535 Kootenay District PID: 011-461-314

1708 Kootenay Avenue Upset price: $8,433.25

21-229-00345.000

Lot 3, Block 41, Plan 579 District Lot 535 Kootenay District PID: 010-702-504

2024 Columbia Avenue Upset price: $19,886.34

21-229-00361.011

Lot 1, Plan NES3255 together with an interest in the common property in proportionto the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form V District Lot 535 Kootenay District PID: 027-114-821

1-2044 Washington Street Upset price: $9,696.43

21-229-00557.050

Parcel E (See V10750), Block 10, Plan 616 District Lot 535 Kootenay District PID: 011-266-945

1505 Nickleplate Road Upset price: $8,078.88

21-229-00715.000

Lots 8 & 9, Block 23, Plan 616, Township 9A, Kootenay District PID: 010-264-647 010-264-671

2374 Second Avenue Upset price: $12,432.49

21-229-00735.050

Parcel C (See XH24446), Block 24, Plan 616 District Lot 535 Kootenay District PID: 018-873-154

2373 Second Avenue Upset price: $16,197.21

21-229-00990.000

Parcel B (See 24932I) Lots 11,12, 23, 24, Block 55 Plan 616C, Section 35, Township 9A, Kootenay District PID: 023-414-529 023-414-537 023-414-545 023-414-553

2042 Georgia Street Upset price: $3,932.56

21-229-01166.000

Lot 17, Block N, Plan 616, Section 35, Township 9A Kootenay District PID: 016-190-084

2337 Fourth Avenue Upset price: $8,638.29

21-229-01609.490

Lot 49, Plan NEP83293, Section 26, Township 9A Kootenay District PID: 027-003-311

1014 Silvertip Road Upset price: $5,575.44

21-229-01658.000

Lot 1, Plan 2096, Township 9A, Kootenay District PID: 012-228-419

956 Black Bear Road Upset price: $14,481.80

21-229-03014.161

Strata Lot 11, Plan NES3507 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form V, Township 28, Kootenay District PID: 027-597-393

11-1000 Telemark Road Upset price: $21,518.33

21-229-03014.165

Strata Lot 15, Plan NES3507 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form V, Township 28, Kootenay District PID: 027-597-431

15-1000 Telemark Road Upset price: $18,512.54

21-229-03014.166

Strata Lot 16, Plan NES3507 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form V, Township 28, Kootenay District PID: 027-597-440

16-1000 Telemark Road Upset price: $27,372.46

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Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. the following day. The City of Rossland makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Kathy Smith, Deputy Collector September 10, 2012

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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28$30/hour, Journeyperson $32$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; (cell) 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online www.torqueindustrial.com

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is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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Feed & Hay Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755

Livestock HERD Dispersal. Red Angus and Hereford cross pairs for sale. 18 month old Red Angus bull. Heifers and steers. All raised organically; excellent quality 250-428-6264

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Fruit & Vegetables GRAND FORKS FARMS:

Wed: 402 Baker St, beside the Full Circle Cafe, Nelson Thur: Canadian Tire parking lot behind A & W, Castlegar Sat: Cottonwood Market Nelson Tree ripened freestone peaches $1.00/lb in 20lb box Vine-ripened roma & canning tomatoes $0.75/lb in 40 lb box Tree ripened Gala apples $0.75/lb in 20lb box Organic apple juice $5.00/1.91L. Fresh locally grown broccoli cauliﬂower, potatoes, sweet onions, pimento peppers hot peppers, watermelons cantaloupe & much more. Family friendly prices. Terry, Val & Erran Rilkoff 250-442-3514

Misc. for Sale CENTRAL RV. New and used sea containers. Best prices in B.C. Can Deliver. 20’ New $4200. Used $3000. 8’x10’ new - $2800. 10’x10’ new $4000. (250)314-9522. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter? Meridian RV Resort. Good Sam-Trailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at www.meridianrvresort.com or call 1-866-770-0080. WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Shower Seats. Avail thru MEDIchair locations. Aquassure 1-866-404-8827

WINTER TIRES FOR SALE 2 Winguard on steel rims 3/4 tread 205-65 R15 94T $100 for the pair • Crib mattress (great condition) $20 • Old TV’S $20 each (working just ﬁne) Call 250-362-7681 after 5pm or 250-231-2174

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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 animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 6 mnth Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • Open to work trades on property • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com HOUSES & APARTMENTS FOR RENT Available in Rossland & Trail. Please call Century 21 Property Management at 250-362-7021 www.RosslandRentals.com Rossland-Furnished Rentals: nightly, weekly, monthly:visit MountainTownProperties.ca or 250-368-7556

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CASTLEGAR Multi Family/ Estate garage sale, Fri & Sat Sept 14 & 15, 8 - 5, 1156 Columbia Rd, Oostishnia, Rain or Shine the Deals are Fine

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Sport Utility Vehicle 1990 Toyota Hilux Surf 4 cyl diesel, electronic fuel injection, all new brakes and front end, 4WD, 150,000km, probably needs a head gasket, right hand drive, automatic, $3,900 OBO. Vehicle in Grand Forks 250-493-1807.

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Commercial/ Industrial COLUMBIA Ave. Business Space 2076 Columbia ave. 900 sq.ft. with basement space. available November 15. Excellent retail space because of high visibility, across from liquor store and close to Post Ofﬁce. phone 250-3525674(stu) 250-352-5366(tammy)

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The Ruby Redstone took place Sunday at Redstone Gold Course. The winners, from left to right: May Johnson, Diana Beebe (Low Net Winners), Liz Stephens from Investorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group, Cherie Baker and Sue Hayes (Low Gross Winners). This weekend is the clubs last tournament: The Fly Wide Open. Submitted photo

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Runners take off in the Golden City Grind STAFF WRITER Rossland News

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The Golden City Grind took place Sunday and managed to just miss the huge thunder and rain storm that rushed through Rossland. Many of the Golden Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest runners came out and raced in the various categories. Here are the results: 1K Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Run: Girls:

1st - India Nornes 2nd - Mena McGill 3rd - Ava Schleppe Boys: 1st - Bohdi Ellis Kusy 2nd - Emry McGill 3rd - Kain Merringer 5K: U11 Girls: 1st - Emilia Hoffman 2nd - Isabelle Impey 3rd - Jasmine Drolet U11 Boys: 1st - Simon Hillis 2nd - Simon Impey 3rd - Finn Kinghorn 11-15 Girls:

1st - Sage Robine 2nd - Hanna Schleppe 3rd - Madeline Kinghorn 11-15 Boys: 1st - Daniel Merlo 2nd - Remi Drolet 3rd - Jacob Flood 30-39 Women: 1st - Crystal Gauer 2nd - Nathalie Levasseur 40+ Women: 1st - Sandra Stanley 2nd - Jennifer Ellis 3rd - Dawn Manning 40+ Men: 1st - Keith Robine

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Family Co-operative Pre-school Program A program that allows parents to observe their children (through closed circuit TV) in a structured preschool setting. Parents learn about their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour and development, appropriate milestones, common challenges, and develop strategies to cope with difďŹ cult behaviours. This program is for children between the ages of 30 months and 5 years. We will be holding an open house and registration day on th September 25 10am to 12pm and September 26th 12pm to 2pm at the Trail United Church. This is a free program, limited space is available. For more information contact Doris at 250-364-2326 A Program of Trail F.A.I.R. Society

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ADVANCE NOTICE To all of our customers, past present & potential: I have, for 10 years, kept the date of our “2 Hour Sale” top secret... but this year is different... and I’ll explain why!!! A sale, like any type of event, eventually run its course. th So this year, on the

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Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels made a repeat performance as champions during Sunday’s Mountain Mayhem III. Arne Petryshen photo

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Angels champions again STAFF WRITER Rossland News

Roller derby fans were out Sunday night as Rossland and Salmo battled for who would be crowned champion of the West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League. Last year, Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels pulled together for the final moments to bring about victory against Salmo’s Babes of Brutality. The year before Salmo took the trophy. But alas, this year the Rossland has been well above the grade in the derby world and showed it in Mountain Mayhem III. The match was close all the way up to the half, after that the Angels piled on the points to win the coveted Golden Boot with a score of 198-70. Up to the half the match was anyone’s guess as it ended 60-49. The season officially ends on Oct. 10 when the Kootenay Kannibelles play the Raggdy Rollers in Armstrong.