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West Kootenay Advertiser Thursday, February 21, 2013

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Grand Forks couple takes part in exchange Karl Yu Wet Kootenay Advertiser

A couple from Grand Forks is in South America as part of Rotary International’s friendship exchange. The international service club holds the exchanges to help Rotarians (Rotary club members) around the world gain better understanding of different countries and for fellowship. “The Rotary Friendship Exchanges are offered a couple of times of year to different places,” explained Murray Knox prior to departing. “There’s a district rotary committee that organizes them and this one’s to Brazil, it’s in the winter time, so my wife Natasha and I thought we would

Murray Knox and wife Natasha are in Brazil as part of Rotary International’s friendship exchange. Submitted

apply and we got accepted.” He said there are four other couples from the area (Nelson, Castlegar and Spokane) and the idea is the couples are hosted at the homes of Rotarians from that area and will attend Rotary

meetings in Brazil as well. “The idea is to build peace through understanding of different cultures. It’s pretty well just visiting the Rotarians and them showing us their culture and their country,” said Knox.

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he said, adding that Rotarians from Brazil would get an understanding of what Rotary clubs are doing locally. In turn, Rotarians from Brazil will be heading to the West Kootenay area in June. Knox said he was looking forward to seeing a different culture but admitted that getting away from the snow was also a plus. “I’m looking forward to warm weather,” he quipped. There are more than 34,000 Rotary clubs around the world and while their main aim is to eradicate polio, the clubs also work on projects that provide clean water and combat hunger. Rotary in B.C. will celebrate 100 years this year.

Middle school dropped Grand Forks briefs There will be no middle school in Grand Forks, at least not in the near future. That was the near unanimous decision by the Boundary district school board (School District 51) recently after a lengthy discussion. All trustees voiced their concerns and opinions about the creation of a middle school at a recent board meeting. GFFR looking into new vehicle Grand Forks Fire Chief Dale Heriot says the department is looking for a new fire truck. Heriot and two other fire department members are look-

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It has been a century of the Rotary in British Columbia and there will be a celebration in Grand Forks at Gyro Park between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 23). The local Rotary’s kettle corn will be available for purchase and there will be free cake and hot chocolate. Bring your pennies to help the Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign.

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Nelson City Council requests Nelson Hydro rate review Nelson Staff West Kootenay Advertiser

For the first time in over 10 years, Nelson city council has requested a review of the rates Nelson Hydro charges a variety of its customers. The city-owned electric utility will complete a Cost of Service Analysis (COSA), which looks at the costs required to supply electricity to its customer base. A preliminary review

was recently completed. Now, council has requested a full review by May 31. Nelson Hydro general manager Alex Love explains that a COSA is conducted to determine if various rate classes are paying their fair share of the cost the local utility spends to provide them with electricity. City manager Kevin Cormack says that council requested the review for a number

of reasons. “Nelson Hydro hasn’t completed a comprehensive review of its rates for a long time,” says Cormack, “and the utility has been facing some significant cost pressures over the past five years due to major infrastructure investments by both the City and FortisBC. These cost increases affect various customers differently.” Cormack explains there are a variety

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Cash and sweat required for Waldie Island rehab that if there’s a chance to improve that trail so it has less of an environmental impact… now’s a good time to do that, so we’re researching that as well.” A number of goals are present on the society’s list, and a clearer picture of what may be tackled and what may have to be postponed will be revealed following funding and strategy-related meetings and appointments which are set to be held soon. Here are some of the items, listed by Redfern, on the group’s agenda:

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Group eager to get to work on popular hiking destination. Heavy and sustained rainfall mixed with heavier than usual snow melt last spring wreaked havoc across Southern B.C. and the resulting damage is still apparent in many locations. Waldie Island on the Columbia River is one of particular interest to the folks involved with the Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails Society. A big job for the group, according to president Lawrence Redfern, is to get to work on the remediation. “It’s a real challenge,” he related on Feb. 16, “it was completely destroyed by the high water. The boardwalks we had, they’re destroyed. So we’re talking five to ten thousand bucks to get that fixed.”

The Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails hope to start work soon repairing flood-damaged infrastructure on Waldie Island. Lawrence Redfern

The park and trail ‘friends’ deal with a network of about 80 kilometres of trails, of which those situated on and near Waldie Island are especially popular with hikers. “We want to have a way of fixing it so if the water comes up

as high as it did last summer, again, rather than destroy the infrastructure it’ll just have to be fitted back into place or something. It’ll be a little more resilient.” Waldie Island’s close proximity to Castlegar is likely one

of the reasons for it’s populatiry, but that’s just one of it’s appeals. “There’s a whole bunch of issues with Waldie,” added Redfern, “because it’s an ecological reserve for the herons. So as we rebuild that trail we also want to make sure

• Waldie is closed until repairs can be made. Hope to do so this spring • Plan a regular maintenance schedule for the summer • Hope to add to our downhill mountain bike trails in Merry Creek • Seeking to place a bridge over Rover Creek on the Ward’s Ferry Trail.

Pipe bridge idea stifled TRAIL STAFF West Kootenay Advertiser

Look what landed First prize winner Kim Perepolkin, right, and third place angler Walter Perepelkin pose with their trout Saturday, Feb. 16 at the conclusion of the fishing derby staged by Scotties Marina on Lower Arrow Lake. Seventy-five entrants had signed up for the annual event and fifteen fish made it to the scale by the four o’clock cut-off time. Earning bragging rights enhanced by prize money of $910 was Perepolkin with a 12.13 pounder. Don Sutherland (not pictured) claimed second place with a 10.5 lb. fish, good for $350. Walter Perepelkin’s 9 pounder netted $280 for his efforts. Jim Sinclair

The vision of a pedestrian crossing over the Columbia River, for now, remains a pipe dream. At Feb. 12’s meeting, Trail council announced that the city has been denied funding for a new pipe bridge at the old Trail bridge location. In March 2012, the City of Trail, supported by the East End Service (EES), submitted applications to the Canada-B.C. Gas Tax strategic priorities and innovations fund program. The first application requested funds relating to the proposed Columbia River pedestrian/pipe bridge crossing project. “The city will... Continued P. A9

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Health-care employees in the community-health sector on Feb. 18 ratified a new two-year labour agreement under government’s 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate. The agreement provides for modest wage increases, offset by savings found within existing budgets, totalling three per cent over a two-year period for employees represented by the Community Bargaining Association. “I am pleased that community health employees voted in support of the agreement,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “The support of this agreement is welcome news for frontline health workers and patients alike. These health workers are an integral part of our healthcare system, and this agreement reflects the desire of community health-care workers and employers to continue to provide the highest

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ments in every sector and with each employer.” Agreements with four of five healthsector bargaining associations have now been reached, covering over 95,000 employees in the sector. In addition to the Community Bargaining Association, agreements have also been reached with the Nurses’ Bargaining Association and the Facilities Bargaining Association, which both included threeper-cent increases, as well as the fouryear settlement with the PAR-BC medical residents, which has two years of net zero followed by a 2.8-percent increase under Cooperative Gains. The 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate applies to all public-sector employers whose collective agreements expire on or after Dec. 31, 2011. The mandate gives employers the flexibility to find savings from existing budgets to fund modest wage increases in a way that does not add pressure to the government’s bottom line, does not add costs for taxpayers or ratepayers, and does not sacrifice services to British Columbians.

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“The bargaining committee was committed to addressing priorities that members established prior to bargaining.” Darryl Walker The agreement comes after one year of difficult negotiations with the Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC). Ratification votes were held across the province over the past four weeks. Notable highlights of the Febreuary 18 agreement between the two parties include: • Three per cent wage increase for all employees (two per cent upon ratification and 1per cent April 1, 2013)

• Improved scheduling provisions • Improved grievance arbitration language • Respectful workplace provisions • Elimination of a double probationary period for casuals • Protection for casuals in the event of retendering

“It’s clear from the vote that our members working in Community Health support the recommendations of the bargaining committee,” says BCGEU President Darryl Walker. “The bargaining committee was committed to addressing the priorities that members established prior to bargaining. Continues Walker, “They made some difficult choices and members agree that under the circumstances this is a fair and reasonable agreement.” The Community Bargaining Association (CBA) represents more than 14,000 members, the majority of whom are represented by the BCGEU. Other unions at the table include UFCW, HEU, CUPE, HSA, and USWA.

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DataBC: Easier, better search, new look and more data VICTORIA B.C.’s award-winning, open-government data resource, DataBC, unveiled significant upgrades today. The updated sitefeatures a new search tool and improved user design to make findingdata even easier. Recent changes feature new search tools and website de-

sign that builds on an already impressive track record. Popular features such as the DataBC blog and data mapping and visualization tools are now easier to access. The search tool now uses Google algorithms so users can more easily search the site’s growing library of data. Data catalogue searches can be refined using keywords and attributes such as licence type so users can find datasets that suit their needs. The new search functionality comes

online as the amount of new data posted to DataBC continues to grow. In the 18 months since the site was launched, there have been over 100,000 datasets downloaded. Demand is only expected to grow as BC Stats adds valuable economic and labour data covered under federal open government data licences. This new data joins the thousands already posted since the site’s launch. DataBC is part of the continuing work to make comprehen-

sive government data available to the public for research, analysis or whatever other imaginative uses people can think of. This redesign is part of a plan to continuously improve the delivery of data services to citizens while listening to public feedback. “I’m pleased we’ve been able to develop such a passionate user community with DataBC,” says Minister of Citizens’ Services and Open Government Ben Stewart “The engagement we’ve seen in the last year is fantastic, and

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This week marks the end of a successful run of eBay-related articles by Greg Nesteroff. The eBay’s done, but not Greg. Watch for more offerings with an historic theme. First of two parts An incredibly rare postcard of Erie, a ghost town west of Salmo, sold on eBay this month for $115 US. It shows the community from a distance, ca. 1905, with the bay-windowed Mersey Hotel most prominent among the false-fronted buildings lining First Avenue.

The town came to life as a result of promising finds on the north fork of the Salmo River in 1896. Originally called North Fork, or Gilliams... The town came to life as a result of promising finds on the north fork of the Salmo River in 1896. Originally called North Fork or Gilliam’s, Erie might have been named after the city in Pennsylvania — or for the Erie Mining and Milling Co. and Erie Consolidated Mining Co., both founded in 1897. They in turn might have taken their names

Erie, ca. 1905. The Mersey Hotel is the building with the bay windows. This postcard, one of very few of the town, sold recently on eBay for $1 15. Submitted

from Erie Mountain, although the former also owned a claim in the Slocan called the Erie. Mark Gilliam built a hotel near the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway depot on the northeast side of what’s now known as Erie Lake, and a townsite was laid out with numbered avenues parallel to the tracks. The cross streets were named after gemstones: Agate, Coral, Topaz, Crystal, Garnet, Ruby, Opal, and Pearl. (Only the latter three survive today.) The chief mines in the area were the Second Relief and Arlington, but there were many others. Clara Graham, who taught at Erie in 1913, recalled in Kootenay Yesterdays that in addition to its hotels, “The village consisted of two general stores, one of which contained the post office and drug store ... run

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Entertainment Rossland Light Opera Players look back on 60 year history Arne Petryshen West Kootenay Advertiser

The Rossland Light Opera Players are getting set for their new main stage show The Show Must Go On! (60 Years Of Memories). There will be three performances starting this weekend, two will be in Trail at the Charles Bailey Theatre and one is in Rossland at the Rossland Secondary School Auditorium next week. Dawn Graham, the director and writer of the show is excited for this year’s performance. The players are celebrating their 60th anniversary show and so Graham wrote a show that highlights past performances while adding some new touches and laughs. “We’re celebrating all of the history of the shows that (the players) have done,” she said. “We’re showcasing 17 of them, there are more, but we’re showcasing 17. “We’re performing songs from the shows.”

Initially, they were set to do another show but couldn’t find enough chorus members so Graham said they went back to the drawing board. “I wrote this show in the first two weeks of January and then we started rehearsals in the second week,” Graham said, explaining that normally they start prepping for the February show in October. This show had to come together quickly and she has been impressed by the performers’ attitudes to put the play on. Despite being a volunteer-run organization the players put on a professional-level show. Graham said this show also highlights the Rossland Light Opera Players orchestra as it is right on stage with the performers. “We’ve never done that before, so that was something I really wanted to try, to showcase them,” she said. “So they get to do their own solos, which is unusual,

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100 Hall Road 250.304.6300 Set a time limit before you play.

OWN IT FOR

WITH

BI-WEEKLY

FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS

%† $

AND

SELLING PRICE:

0 19,544

DOWN PAYMENT

♦

ELANTRA GT GL 6-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY, DESTINATION, & $1,100 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS* INCLUDED.

2013 BEST NEW

SMALL CAR (OVER $21K)

Limited model shown

SE with Tech. shown

2013 ACCENT 2012 BEST NEW

WITH

%†

SMALL CAR (UNDER $21K)

BI-WEEKLY

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM▼

OWN IT FOR

FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS

AND

DOWN PAYMENT

SELLING PRICE:

14,894

♦

ACCENT 4 DR L 6-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: FRONT, SIDE & CURTAIN AIRBAGS ■ POWER DOOR LOCKS ■ AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/iPOD® AUDIO SYSTEM

GLS model shown

2013 TUCSON

HWY: 7.7L/100 KM CITY: 10.4L/100 KM▼

124 0.99

OWN IT FOR

BI-WEEKLY

WITH

%†

FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS

AND

DOWN PAYMENT

SELLING PRICE:

21,759

♦

TUCSON L 5-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: iPOD®/USB/MP3/AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS ■ POWER HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS ■ EZ LANE CHANGE ASSIST

Limited model shown

2013 CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR 2013 SANTA FE

JACKPOT EVERYTIME YOU PLAY! AFTERNOON BINGO

DOWN PAYMENT

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.8L/100 KM▼

2012 CANADIAN & NORTH AMERICAN

I00,000 EVENING BINGO

ON SELECT MODELS

CAR OF THE YEAR

FRI. & SAT. CARDS GO ON SALE @ 5:30PM GAME STARTS @ 6:15PM

FINANCING FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS

108 0

0 17,444 $

2013 ELANTRA GT

HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM▼

%† $

WITH

†

HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 10.1L/100 KM▼

167 1.99

OWN IT FOR

BI-WEEKLY

WITH

%†

FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS

AND

DOWN PAYMENT

SELLING PRICE:

28,259

♦

SANTA FE 2.4L FWD AUTO. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: SIRIUS XM RADIO WITH BLUETOOTH® HANDS FREE PHONE SYSTEM ■ VEHICLE STABILITY MANAGEMENT W/ESC & TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ■ HEATED FRONT SEATS

Limited model shown

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

HyundaiCanada.com

TM The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual/Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual/ Tucson L 5-Speed Manual/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0%/0.99%/1.99% for 84 months. Bi-weekly payments are $96/$108/$82/$124/$167. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$0/$777/$2,048. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,495/$1,495/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $17,444 at 0% per annum equals $96 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $17,444. Cash price is $17,444. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ▼Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/2013 Elantra GT GL 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.8L/100KM)/ 2013 Accent 4 Door L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/2013 Tucson L 5-Speed Manual (HWY 7.7L/100KM, City 10.4L/100KM)/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ♦Price of models shown 2013 Elantra Limited/Elantra GT SE Tech 6-Speed Auto/Accent 4 Door GLS Auto/Tucson Limited AWD/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $24,794/$27,844/ $20,094/$34,109/$40,259. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,495/$1,495/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. *Price adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $1,100 available on 2013 Elantra GT GL 6 speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †*♦Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

HYUNDAI CASTLEGAR HYUNDAI CASTLEGAR Castlegar Hyundai

PAPER TO INSERT DEALER TAG HERE

713 17th St.Castlegar

250-365-5200

D#30959

www.castlegarhyundai.com • 713 17th St. •Castlegar • 1-888-696-0984 • Now Driving Everywhere www.castlegarhyundai.com • 713 17th St. Castlegar 1-888-696-0984 • Now Driving Everywhere

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West Kootenay Advertiser Thursday, February 21, 2013

Thursday, February 21, 2013 West Kootenay Advertiser

MPG stk#4830 & 41666

• 6 speed auto • Power moonroof

• Sync • 6 speaker stereo

0% NG

10CK

FINANCI FOR 6 YEARS AVAILABLE

IN STO STARTING AT

YOUR CHOICE! biweekly $

129

20,849

TP = 129x182=$10,578 taxes and fees included. 1.99% APR OAC

2013 FORD F-250 CREW CAB XLT 4X4

0% NG

FINANCI FOR 6 YEARS AVAILABLE

Your first

That’s another $500-$1,750 back in your pocket.

• Power Seat • Power windows, locks, mirrors • CD • Air

biweekly

209

starting at

30,299

2013 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW 4X4 XLT

269

42,949 TP = 269x156=$55,952 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

sTART DATE: 01/10/13 MOD. DATE: 1-10-2013 1:27 PM

• Air • Tilt • Cruise • Power locks/ windows

• 373 limited slip MEDiA TYPE: Template axle insERTiOn DATE: jan • Skid plates & much moreREVisiOn nuMBER: 0

249

8 000 ,

discounted

TRiM:

7.3” x 3”

Your Choice of...

7 Hawaii 8 Mexico 3 Las Vegas BLEED:

nights in TO PRE-PREss: None

27685 REV 0in nights

SKI OR BOARD ON AM FORD!

1/30/13 12:23 PM

none

COLOuRs: 4C Cyan

MAgEnTA

DATE

135

BLACK

ACCOunT ExEC: Doug Ramsey

2013 FORD EDGE AWD 4 DOOR

39,899 TP = 249x208=$51,792 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

sTuDiO

PRODuCTiOn

2010 FORD TAURUS SE FWD #04904 ................................$158 BIWEEKLY $21,995 TP = 158 X 182 = $28,756 2010 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR #55086 ........................................ $116 BIWEEKLY $15,995 TP = 116 X 182 = $21,112 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD #34240 ....................... $179 BIWEEKLY $18,995 TP = 179 X 130 = $23,270 2009 FORD FOCUS SEL 4DR #37479 ................................ $109 BIWEEKLY $12,995 TP = 109 X 156 = $17,004 2009 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR #2952 ........................................ $116 BIWEEKLY $12,888 TP = 116 X 156 = $18,096 2009 DODGE CALIBER ST #02651 ............................................. $116 BIWEEKLY $13,995 TP = 116 X 156 = $18,096 2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER #24260 ...........................................$158 BIWEEKLY $21,995 TP = 158 X 182 = $28,756 2012 FORD FUSION SPT AWD #42253 .......................... $199 BIWEEKLY $27,995 TP = 199 X 182 = $36,218 2012 FORD FOCUS TITAN #01071 ............................................ $178 BIWEEKLY $24,995 TP = 178 X 182 = $32,396 2011 FORD MUSTANG #9506 ............................................................ $184 BIWEEKLY $25,995 TP = 184 X 182 = $33,488 2011 FORD FIESTA SE DR #12527 ............................................. $116 BIWEEKLY $15,995 TP = 116 X 182 = $21,112 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID #13959 ................................. $149 BIWEEKLY $19,888 TP = 149 X 182 = $27,118 SOLD $85 BIWEEKLY $9,995 TP = 85 X 156 = $13,260 2009 SUZUKI SWIFT #52018........................................................................ ........................................................................ 2009 FUSION SEL 4DR #13559......................................................$148 BIWEEKLY $17,995 TP = 148 X 156 = $23,080 2009 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR #6000 ...................................... $124 BIWEEKLY $14,995 TP = 124 X 156 = $19,344 2009 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR #8349 ............................................. $99 BIWEEKLY $11,995 TP = 99 X 156 = $15,444

TP = 129x182=$10,578 taxes and fees included. 1.99% APR OAC

2013 TRANSIT CONNECT

FINANC FOR 6 Y ING AVAILABEARS LE

• My Ford Touch

COPYwRiTER

stk#05281

• 2 litre I4 engine • Automatic

• Engine block heater

ACCOunT

NEXT AM FORD SKI DAY IS MARCH 8, 2013

SALE ON NOW

2009 FORD FOCUS SES 4DR #25818 ................................. $116 BIWEEKLY $13,995 TP = 116 X 156 = $18,096 2008 KIA RIO #0060 ............................................................................................$137 BIWEEKLY $13,995 TP = 137 X 130 = $17,810 2008 KIA RIO #01599 ............................................................................................$118 BIWEEKLY $11,995 TP = 118 X 130 = $15,340 2008 HONDA CIVIC SI 2DR #0070 ........................................ SOLD $189 BIWEEKLY $19,995 TP = 189 X 130 = $24,570 2008 FORD TAURUS X SEL #0725...................................... $199 BIWEEKLY $20,995 TP = 199 X 130 = $25,870 2008 FORD RANGER SC 4X4 #63310 ............................... $159 BIWEEKLY $15,888 TP = 159 X 130 = $20,670 2008 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER #2775$255 BIWEEKLY $26,995 TP = 255 X 130 = $33,152 2008 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 4DR #34815 ...............$169 BIWEEKLY $17,995 TP = 169 X 130 = $21,970 2008 FORD EXPEDITION XLT #87291 .......................... $236 BIWEEKLY $24,995 TP = 236 X 130 = $30,680 2008 TOYOTA YARIS #61733 ....................................................................... $99BIWEEKLY $9,995 TP = 99 X 130 = $12,870 2008 FORD MUSTANG COUPE 2DRSOLD #48022 .........$159 BIWEEKLY $16,995 TP = 159 X 130 = $20,670 2007 SUNTRACKER PATIO BOAT #01039................. $173 BIWEEKLY $25,888 TP = 173 X 260 = $44,980 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE #19680 .................................................$149WEEKLY $15,995 TP =149 X 130 = $19,370 2007 PONTIAC G5 2DR COUPE #59735 ..........................$137 BIWEEKLY $13,995 TP = 137 X 130 = $17,810 2007 HONDA CIVIC D 2DR COUPE #05664 ................... $127WEEKLY $12,995 TP = 127 X 130 = $16,510 2007 FORD RANGER SC 4X4 #55763................................ SOLD $154 BIWEEKLY $15,995 TP = 154 X 130 = $20,020

biweekly $

289

discounted

5,000

IN STOCK

42,899 TP = 289x208=$45,084 taxes and fees included. 0.99% APR OAC

biweekly $

159

APPOINTMENTS AND DIRECTIONS

1.800.961.0202 24/7 at www.amford.com

Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm | Saturday 8am - 5pm

TP = 159x208=$33,072 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

Herb Amaral Sales & Leasing 250-304-9637

PLUS

No Payments Until August, 2013

O.A.C.

2007 FORD F150 SC XTR 4X4 #76880............................ $179 BIWEEKLY $15,888 TP = 179 X 130 = $23,270 2007 FORD MUSTANG 2DR COUPE #19007.......... $154 BIWEEKLY $15,995 TP = 154 X 130 = $20,020 AM Ford 2007 CHEVY MALIBU 4DR #5400 ................................................ $118 BIWEEKLY $9,888 TP = 118 X 130 = $15,340 is Home 2006 HONDA CBR 600RR MOTORCYCLE #08309........... $8,995 of the 2006 FORD FREESTAR SPORT #63699 ............................................... $9,888 2005 DODGE DAKOTA #27902 ............................................................................. $16,995 Con$tant Ca$h 2005 JEEP TJ UNLIMITED #14769................................................................ $15,995 Guaranteed 2005 FORD F150 CC LARIAT 4X4 #8642..................................... $12,995 VISA Card* 2004 GC YUKON SLT 4X4 #502261................................................................. $9,995 SOLD 2003 VOLKSWAGON NEW BEETLE GLS #41379 ................. $8,888 ASK US FOR 2003 NISSAN SENTRA 4DR #21288 .......................................................... $8,995 THE DETAILS 2003 FORD F150 SC XLT 4X4 #7042 .................................................. $15,995 *no 2003 FORD F150 CC FX4 #44689 ................................................................. $12,995 application required, 2002 CHEVY S10 4X4 CREW CAB #42285 ....................................$11,995 YOU’RE 2001 FORD FOCUS WAGON SE #616.................................................... $4,995 APPROVED

Paul Caron Financial Services Manager

Shawn Brandt Financial Services Manager

Call for pre-approval

Grand Forks Credit Union

AMFord.com AMFordplus Highway Drive, Trail DLN#7336

Darrin Kissock Sales & Leasing 250-364-0202

24,849

Authorized Representative of

Authorized Representative of:

Cassie Marsh Sales & Leasing 250-231-9503

Steve Gold Sales & Leasing 250.364.0202

stk#

ART DiRECTOR

PUSH PULL OR DRAG 2010 VW JETTA 4DR DIESEL TDI #04651.................. $144 BIWEEKLY $19,995 TP = 144 X 182 = $26,208 2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM #80557 .............................$164 BIWEEKLY $22,995 TP = 164 X 182 = $29,848 2011 FORD F-150 4X4 #98063 .......................................................... $144 BIWEEKLY $19,987 TP = 144 X 182 = $26,208 2010 FORD F-150 CC PLATINUM #2915SOLD ...................$274 BIWEEKLY $38,995 TP = 274 X 182 = $49,868 2009 RANGER SC 4X4 SPORT #29627........................... SOLD $129 BIWEEKLY $15,888 TP = 129 X 156 = $20,124 2009 FORD F-150 CC XLT 4X4 #87898 ........................ $195 BIWEEKLY $23,888 TP = 195 X 156 = $30,420 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 CC 4X4 #995 .............................................................................................................$24,995 2008 FORD RANGER SPT 4X4 #07475 ......................... $169 BIWEEKLY $17,998 TP = 169 X 130 = $21,970 2008 FORD F-150 CC XTR 4X4 #0453 ........................$236 BIWEEKLY $23,888 TP = 236 X 130 = $30,680 2008 FORD FOCUS SES 4DR #68781 ............................... $145 BIWEEKLY $14,995 TP = 145 X 130 = $18,850 2008 FORD FOCUS SES 4DR #22924 ................................ $136 BIWEEKLY $13,995 TP = 136 X 130 = $17,680 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 #5657 ................................$169 BIWEEKLY $22,888 TP = 169 X 182 = $30,758 2011 FORD FUSION SE 4DR #36016 .....................................$129 BIWEEKLY $17,995 TP = 129 X 182 = $23,478 2011 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR #31610 .........................................$123 BIWEEKLY $16,995 TP = 123 X 182 = $22,386 2008 FORD FOCUS SES 4DR #1333 .....................................$118 BIWEEKLY $11,995 TP = 118 X 130 = $15,340 2010 F350 SC 4X4 XLT #12600.....................................................$227 BIWEEKLY $31,995 TP = 227 X 182 = $41,314

129

20,799

MPG

are to be used only for the execution and the completion of this job order. You are authorized to use the Y&R Proprietary Fonts in the execution of the job order provided that any and all copies of the Y&R Proprietary Fonts shall be deleted from your systems and destroyed upon completion of this job order. You warrant and represent that you have secured the necessary licenses for the use of Y&R Licensed Fonts in order to execute our job order and will abide by the terms thereof.

biweekly $

starting at

CREATiVE DiR.

Milo Papanek Sales & Leasing 250-367-0059

XLT CARGO VANS

iniTiAL

CLiEnT

sTuDiO: AM FORD Molera, Hendrick PREV. usER:APPOINTMENT ALL MAKE SERVICING Hendrick PROMOTION |Molera, 1.800.961.0202

TO PuB:

5,500

TP = 132x208=$28,080 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

FINANC FOR 6 Y ING AVAILABEARS LE

4.8 Litres/100kms • 59mpg hwy

20,899

biweekly $

2 FOR 1

YELLOw

none

PRODuCTiOn: Mario Pariselli CREATiVE: Barry Hann

IN STOCK

• MyFord Technology • Winter package • Air Conditioning • SYNC • Heated seats • Cruise control

6 Litres/100kms • 47mpg hwy

LiVE:

• Remote Keyless • Tire Pressure Monitor • 8 Way Power Seat • Sirius Satellite

Spend $100 on servicing at AM Ford in Trail and • Power windows/ locks get your choice of: Two Discover Ski or Snowboard • Reverse Camera • SYNC lessons at Red Mountain for the price of one • Panoramic Roof • Air FOnT DisCLAiMER: days, 2 nights in • 3.5 • Navigation - or -Young a 2& Rubicam for 1group lift ticket Mountain The fonts and related font software included with the attached electronic mechanical are owned (“Y&R Proprietary Fonts”) and/or licensed (“Y&R Licensed Fonts”) by The of Companies uLC.at TheyRed are provided to you as part of our job order for your services, andL V6 Engine

discounted $7,500 biweekly

on most new 2013 models

Receive accommodation for 2 with stk#75593 DOCKET # FOC RET A 27685 Every Vehicle Purchase!

4 DOOR SE stk#39967

• 17” Aluminum Wheels • Power WIndows/ Locks/MIrrors • Solar Glass • ABS Brakes • Anti-theft

in manufacturer rebates

Until February 28, 2013

FiLE nAME: 27685_R0_janFebBeHappyAdblocks_7.3x3.indd

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jOB DEsC.: Ad Blocks

biweekly

3000

2013 FORD FOCUS Abe Fominoff Sales & Leasing 250-354-9021

on select new 2013 models

up to

in additional incentives

stk#CR423673

TP = 209x208=$55,952 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

CLiEnT: Ford

discounted $8,800

for up to

towards most new models Super Duty amount shown

REgiOn none

• Western edition • Rear camera • Step gate • 6 way power seat

purchase financing

Recycle Your Ride and get up to

6.9 Litres/100kms • 41mpg hwy

IN STOCK

• Satellite radio • 18” wheels • Trailer tow pkg • 6 speed auto • SYNC

0 72 %

on most new 2013 models

• 6 speed auto • My Ford Touch/ Sirius • Navigation • Perimeter Alarm

stk#11307

bi-weekly

are on us.

stk#DUB6737

9 STOCK

apr

payments

8 STOCK

2013 FORD FUSION

plus

months

4 DOOR OR 5 DOOR

2013 FORD ESCAPE

as low as

2013 FORD FIESTA

A15

Waneta Plaza, Trail DLN#307770

Dennis Bedin 1.866.952.5106 Financial Services Manager 1-800-961-0202 250.364.0202 (250) 364-0202

AM FORD @ AM_FORD AM FORD TV

DJ Ashman Operations Manager

A14

West Kootenay Advertiser Thursday, February 21, 2013

Thursday, February 21, 2013 West Kootenay Advertiser

MPG stk#4830 & 41666

• 6 speed auto • Power moonroof

• Sync • 6 speaker stereo

0% NG

10CK

FINANCI FOR 6 YEARS AVAILABLE

IN STO STARTING AT

YOUR CHOICE! biweekly $

129

20,849

TP = 129x182=$10,578 taxes and fees included. 1.99% APR OAC

2013 FORD F-250 CREW CAB XLT 4X4

0% NG

FINANCI FOR 6 YEARS AVAILABLE

Your first

That’s another $500-$1,750 back in your pocket.

• Power Seat • Power windows, locks, mirrors • CD • Air

biweekly

209

starting at

30,299

2013 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW 4X4 XLT

269

42,949 TP = 269x156=$55,952 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

sTART DATE: 01/10/13 MOD. DATE: 1-10-2013 1:27 PM

• Air • Tilt • Cruise • Power locks/ windows

• 373 limited slip MEDiA TYPE: Template axle insERTiOn DATE: jan • Skid plates & much moreREVisiOn nuMBER: 0

249

8 000 ,

discounted

TRiM:

7.3” x 3”

Your Choice of...

7 Hawaii 8 Mexico 3 Las Vegas BLEED:

nights in TO PRE-PREss: None

27685 REV 0in nights

SKI OR BOARD ON AM FORD!

1/30/13 12:23 PM

none

COLOuRs: 4C Cyan

MAgEnTA

DATE

135

BLACK

ACCOunT ExEC: Doug Ramsey

2013 FORD EDGE AWD 4 DOOR

39,899 TP = 249x208=$51,792 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

sTuDiO

PRODuCTiOn

TP = 129x182=$10,578 taxes and fees included. 1.99% APR OAC

2013 TRANSIT CONNECT

FINANC FOR 6 Y ING AVAILABEARS LE

• My Ford Touch

COPYwRiTER

stk#05281

• 2 litre I4 engine • Automatic

• Engine block heater

ACCOunT

NEXT AM FORD SKI DAY IS MARCH 8, 2013

SALE ON NOW

biweekly $

289

discounted

5,000

IN STOCK

42,899 TP = 289x208=$45,084 taxes and fees included. 0.99% APR OAC

biweekly $

159

APPOINTMENTS AND DIRECTIONS

1.800.961.0202 24/7 at www.amford.com

Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm | Saturday 8am - 5pm

TP = 159x208=$33,072 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

Herb Amaral Sales & Leasing 250-304-9637

PLUS

No Payments Until August, 2013

O.A.C.

Paul Caron Financial Services Manager

Shawn Brandt Financial Services Manager

Call for pre-approval

Grand Forks Credit Union

AMFord.com AMFordplus Highway Drive, Trail DLN#7336

Darrin Kissock Sales & Leasing 250-364-0202

24,849

Authorized Representative of

Authorized Representative of:

Cassie Marsh Sales & Leasing 250-231-9503

Steve Gold Sales & Leasing 250.364.0202

stk#

ART DiRECTOR

129

20,799

MPG

biweekly $

starting at

CREATiVE DiR.

Milo Papanek Sales & Leasing 250-367-0059

XLT CARGO VANS

iniTiAL

CLiEnT

sTuDiO: AM FORD Molera, Hendrick PREV. usER:APPOINTMENT ALL MAKE SERVICING Hendrick PROMOTION |Molera, 1.800.961.0202

TO PuB:

5,500

TP = 132x208=$28,080 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

FINANC FOR 6 Y ING AVAILABEARS LE

4.8 Litres/100kms • 59mpg hwy

20,899

biweekly $

2 FOR 1

YELLOw

none

PRODuCTiOn: Mario Pariselli CREATiVE: Barry Hann

IN STOCK

• MyFord Technology • Winter package • Air Conditioning • SYNC • Heated seats • Cruise control

6 Litres/100kms • 47mpg hwy

LiVE:

• Remote Keyless • Tire Pressure Monitor • 8 Way Power Seat • Sirius Satellite

discounted $7,500 biweekly

on most new 2013 models

Receive accommodation for 2 with stk#75593 DOCKET # FOC RET A 27685 Every Vehicle Purchase!

4 DOOR SE stk#39967

• 17” Aluminum Wheels • Power WIndows/ Locks/MIrrors • Solar Glass • ABS Brakes • Anti-theft

in manufacturer rebates

Until February 28, 2013

FiLE nAME: 27685_R0_janFebBeHappyAdblocks_7.3x3.indd

27685_R0_JanFebBeHappyAdblocks_7.3x3.indd 1

jOB DEsC.: Ad Blocks

biweekly

3000

2013 FORD FOCUS Abe Fominoff Sales & Leasing 250-354-9021

on select new 2013 models

up to

in additional incentives

stk#CR423673

TP = 209x208=$55,952 taxes and fees included. 5.89% APR OAC

CLiEnT: Ford

discounted $8,800

for up to

towards most new models Super Duty amount shown

REgiOn none

• Western edition • Rear camera • Step gate • 6 way power seat

purchase financing

Recycle Your Ride and get up to

6.9 Litres/100kms • 41mpg hwy

IN STOCK

• Satellite radio • 18” wheels • Trailer tow pkg • 6 speed auto • SYNC

0 72 %

on most new 2013 models

• 6 speed auto • My Ford Touch/ Sirius • Navigation • Perimeter Alarm

stk#11307

bi-weekly

are on us.

stk#DUB6737

9 STOCK

apr

payments

8 STOCK

2013 FORD FUSION

plus

months

4 DOOR OR 5 DOOR

2013 FORD ESCAPE

as low as

2013 FORD FIESTA

A15

Waneta Plaza, Trail DLN#307770

Dennis Bedin 1.866.952.5106 Financial Services Manager 1-800-961-0202 250.364.0202 (250) 364-0202

AM FORD @ AM_FORD AM FORD TV

DJ Ashman Operations Manager

A16

Thursday, February 21, 2013 West Kootenay Advertiser

NELSON

Recreation

Full moon ski in Slocan Valley this Sunday submitted

2013 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SLT 4X4

8 TO CHOOSE FROM

• 5.7 L Hemi V8 with MDS • 6 Speed automatic transmission • Full power package / Power Premium Drivers Seat • Complete Trailer Tow Package • Includes hitch, wiring, anti spin rear differential, • Trailer tow mirrors, trailer brake control • 32 Gallon Fuel tank

MSRP $44,490

SPECIAL LEASE PRICE

$31,900

36 MONTH LEASE ONLY

36 MONTH LEASE $241.81+tax bi-weekly $523.79 + tax monthly $18,050.00 optional buy out 4.99% interest rate

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In my Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF column Part I) I gave a general description of this InterParliamentary Forum held in Vladivostok, Russia. During the meeting, resolutions were adopted that will be presented to each of the countries represented at the APPF and it is possible that these statements will wind up as part of government policy. In our case, the Canadian delegation also had a brief bilateral meeting with representatives of the Russian Federation to discuss issues of common concern such as the export of pork, to Russian and Arctic sovereignty. In reflecting on the week’s proceedings, I believe the largest benefit, which is hard to mea-

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sure, is the fact that more than 300 politicians representing countries from Asia, North and South America, New Zealand and Australia had an opportunity to meet and to talk. After all, if I am not mistaken, that was one of the principles that the United Nations was founded upon. When countries have an opportunity to take part in dialogue, good things can happen.I would like to think that

APPF fits this description. The first plenary session dealt with peace and security. Some of the topics discussed included combatting terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, human trafficking and organized crime. South Korea expressed its concern about North Korean nationalism and the nuclear threat. Their delegate stressed that the APPF can play a major role in promoting dialogue between North and South Korea. Indonesia raised the Middle East question stating that the road to peace was a difficult one and that it is imperative to strive for a long enduring peaceful settlement. Japan stressed the fact that the Asia-Pacific region depends

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Atamanenko in Asia Continued from P. A17

Drug Trafficking, Human Trafficking and Organized Crime. I was asked by the head of our delegation to attend this session to ensure that wording on human trafficking was included in the resolution. That was something concrete that I was able to contribute on Canada’s behalf. The other main plenary sessions dealt with economic, trade and regional cooperation in the AsiaPacific region. Topics such as transportation, infrastructure, innovative growth, economic partnerships, free trade & food security, cultural, educational and humanitarian contacts, disas-

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ter management and environmental cooperation were also discussed. One of the highlights for me at the session was to listen to a presentation by my colleague, Alexandrine LaTendresse, one of our newly elected young MPs who spoke at a plenary session to young parliamentarians about her experience as a young 28 yearold MP from Quebec. I must say that it was an honour to have been chosen by our Leader, Tom Mulcair to be one of two NDP delegates to attend the APPF. The experience was very enriching and certainly gave me a better understanding of issues that concern countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

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This is the latest in a series of ecology-related articles contributed by students at Selkirk College Picture a Lord of the Rings-esque backdrop of giant, ancient trees dripping with lichen, bubbling ponds with phosphorescence, and creatures very rarely seen. Welcome to the Incomappleux Valley – part of the only inland temperate rainforest in the world, located north of Nakusp and approximately a four-hour drive from Castlegar. The Incomappleux Valley has been described by scientists as an ‘incomparable, intact old growth habitat undisturbed since the last ice age.’ The valley is home to a list of rare fungi, lichens, plants and the

critically endangered mountain caribou. The mountain caribou is an ‘ecotype’ of woodland caribou and has seen a decline of at least 50 per cent over the last 15 years. To date there are fewer than 2,000 mountain caribou still alive. Areas like the Incomappleux are critical to the survival of the species. For most, the common image of caribou is the large number of barren-ground caribou moving across the arctic, migrating from summer to winter grounds. Mountain caribou follow a different pattern, migrating vertically, up and down the mountains each and every year. They move from valley bottom to sub alpine mountain regions. Old growth forests tend to be critical hab-

Rhia MacKenzie and Joel Unger are second year Recreation, Fish, and Wildlife students at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Submitted

itats that provide the caribou with a more closed canopy, thereby providing them opportunity to forage on ground shrubs early in the winter. As the snowpack increases the mountain caribou move up the mountain and feed off on lichens growing on old growth trees. Unlike other ungu-

lates that tend to move away from snow, mountain caribou are especially designed to move efficiently in the snow. For their size, they have relatively large feet, acting like snowshoes that keep them on top of the snow instead of punching through with each step. Lichens are the car-

ibou’s primary food source and there is no shortage of it in the Incomappleux Valley. There are currently more than 280 different kinds of lichen known in the valley including three species not previously known to B.C., Canada or North America, and seven species completely new to sci-

ence. The diversity of lichens is huge here even on a global level. The Incomappleux Valley is a unique habitat and is being threatened. The valley bottom is still easily accessible and as such, there are proposed logging and independent power projects that threaten the landscape. Due to past logging around the area, only small pockets of old growth remain and the Incomappleux is one of these special pockets. Recently, mega corporation TransAtlantic put in an application to construct an independent power project which would require further logging, construction, and major diversion of water. Efforts are underway to try to protect this area of inland temperate rainforest and the mountain caribou.

There is a proposal to protect the area and provide a corridor for the mountain caribou between other parks in the area. The proposed park that includes the Incomappleux valley is called the Selkirk Mountain Caribou Park. Other parks in the vicinity are mainly high alpine areas that contain mostly rock and ice and don’t protect the important low elevation habitat found in the Incomappleux Valley. If no action is taken, this unique habitat and all the rare flora and fauna found may be on the fast track to extinction. Let’s protect our local treasure and support the Selkirk Mountain Caribou Park. For more information, or how you can help please visit www. vws.ca

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Tip of the Week: There are many systems of Astrology and like languages each can be translated to offer similar meaning. For example, in Chinese Astrology we have the Water Snake and in Western Astrology we have Saturn and the Lunar North Node in Scorpio simultaneously underway. While the cycles of both Saturn and the North Node will extend beyond the cycle of the Snake, they will ‘cross paths’ in early September 2013, the 11th to be exact…. Since the snake in Chinese Astrology holds close association with Scorpio and Pisces, the symbolism of the skin shedding processes that we see everywhere are apt synchronicities for these changing times. The Year of the Snake began at the time of the Aquarius New Moon on February 10 and the Full Moon on February 25th finalized the fuller extent of the official launch of Chinese New Year. According to the associated themes of the snake, the shedding of skins will occur on many fronts and at many levels this year. The sudden announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is among the first of many such events that will happen and the repercussions will hardly be isolated. In Scorpio fashion, there is a good deal of intrigue behind this sudden announcement. Some believe that it may be a loose thread that proves to unravel the entire robe, and not solely that of Papal authority. The fact that Christianity itself emerged in the Age of Pisces deepens the plot in terms of monumental endings. Scorpio ruled Pluto currently in Capricorn (2008-2023) symbolizes a purification process at both official and unofficial levels of power governance and of government. P.S. The Sun entered Pisces on February 18th in the PST zone where 6 ‘planets’ are now converged and Mercury turns retrograde on February 23rd.

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)

More than usual this last month prior to the Sun entering your sign will summon you inward. You may feel dreamier and want to sleep more. If so, make room for that. Otherwise, you may feel extra imaginative and inspired. Sublime feelings and expressions may already be flowing through you. If you feel confused and paranoid, know that you are just temporarily under Pisces’ spell.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)

Great dreams are being spawned by this powerful Piscean influence. Whether or not they are realistic dreams is another consideration. Yet, the very act of allowing one’s self to dream is a feature of humanity not often enough appreciated by the driving instincts to survive. Tune-in and be aware of this special time that is inviting you to reverie.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)

Watery mystical Pisces just so happens to be a principle archetype in your Astrological make-up. Those creative, imaginative and wistful characteristics that keep you and most everyone else dazzled and guessing are the Pisces side of you. Your destiny includes bringing the Piscean dream into manifestation, on Earth as it is in Heaven…

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)

A deep appreciation of the great mystics, visionaries and philosophers is a common characteristic of your sign. But now it is your turn to tap your own versions of these. This can be as simple as delving into a good story that carries you to distant and mythic places. The greatest danger now, however, is that you will get lost in the dream.

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)

Shifts, changes, endings and new beginnings on relationship fronts are a central theme now. Mixtures of excitement, uncertainty, determination, compassion, and/or fear are stirring your emotions and imagination. Questions about what you need to do to feel secure are flowing deep within. Courage, faith and a healthy dose of ‘who you know’ may feel necessary.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)

The seeds of change in your overall lifestyle and your very sense of identity have been sown at the last New Moon. At best, it is serving to awaken you to new possibilities. These will cascade and create some turbulence in your relationships, by Equinox anyway. Circumstances and key players are pushing you to respond appropriately.

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Tending to your health remains a top priority. Clearing, cleaning and flushing out whatever may be deemed toxic is ideal. This may lead you to change your diet. Actually, your entire lifestyle may be under review. You may be open to wise guidance more than ever. Weaving in a spiritual element basically implies rhythms, rites and routines that are wholesome.

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)

A veritable tsunami of creative imagination is headed your way. This will become increasingly clear over the next several weeks. At best, it will carry with it inspirations, probably a few surprises, perhaps a mixture of booty and fodder. Picking through the piles will require discernment. With a good attitude you will see the beauty in it all.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)

Many new perspectives are flowing in. You may feel more social than usual and perhaps more playful too. Yet, enjoying the sanctuary of your home is likely to rise over the next month or so. Consciously intending to let go of old ways of seeing and being and doing is ideal. Identify what you would like to see melt away like winter’s snowfall yielding to spring.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)

Your imagination is working overtime. At best, many new ideas are downloading from your higher mind. If so, take note as the clarity of your visions may fade just as quickly. At worst, this is stirring worries and fears and may be a source of depression. Social and cultural activity may be the anecdote to both offset negative emotional states and to stimulate inspirations.

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)

A pool of sweet dreams might describe your feelings now. Or, is it a muddy puddle? Your mood could swing either way these days. What can you do to enter the pool? A retreat to some tropical paradise would be ideal. If you cannot swing that one perhaps you can create a serene, meditative and soothing environment. This cycle will linger for a few weeks; tune-in

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)

The stellium of planets in your sign should activate the urge and desire to express yourself with added imagination and zeal. In the short term this mood will gestate and it may take until spring until it is more fully realized and actualized. For now, be open to new priorities, people directions, approaches and modes of expression.

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Carpenter Wanted Starting immediately. Experience an asset but not necessary Full time. $16 $22/hr. depending on experience. Email resume & references to Jeff @ availcc@gmail.com EXPERIENCED PARTS Person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message for Information: 1800-972-0209.

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Apprentices considered training available Contact Nick or Kevin Trowelex, Castlegar 250-365-3315 or email info@trowelex.com

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CVCC is focused on Resident-First, Person-Centered Care. We welcome individuals interested in making a difference. Email: sherry.watson@chantellegroup.com Only successful applicants will be contacted.

ADMIN ASSISTANT/ BOOKKEEPER The Castlegar Golf Club has an immediate opening for an Admin Assistant/Bookkeeper. Please go to www.golfcastlegar.com and click Employment Opportunities for complete details.

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Eager Journalists The Castlegar News wants to hear from you. This Black Press publication has an imminent opening for a reporter/photographer in the heart of B.C.s beautiful and vibrant West Kootenay region. Castlegar is known as the Crossroads of the Kootenays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 minutes to Nelson, 25 minutes to Trail, 90 minutes to Grand Forks. Equal portions of ability and attitude are key for the next member of this two-person editorial team. The successful applicant will be well-versed in the CP style, InDesign, Photoshop and social media. A reliable vehicle and digital camera are required. Rush your resume this way if you take pride in ďŹ nding the story, getting it right, getting the photo, getting it online and in print. This job involves covering news, sports and community events on a schedule including evenings and weekends. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gig with a future! As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s. This position is available as of February 14, 2013. Please send three writing samples, three photo samples along with three references, to: Jim Sinclair newsroom@castlegarnews.com

POOL MANAGER & SENIOR STAFF The Rossland Swimming Pool is looking for an experienced Pool Manager and Senior Staff for the 2013 season. The Rossland Pool is a full service, community oriented outdoor pool operating from the beginning of June until the end of August. The Poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services include a full range of aquatic courses and lessons including School Board lessons, Red Cross Swim lessons, Swim Club, Aqua Tot, summer camps and the three Bronze Lifesaving courses as well as numerous special events. Working closely with the Recreation Department, the Pool Manager provides leadership to the Pool Staff and is responsible for the daily operations of the Pool. This full time position from May to August, requires the following certiďŹ cations; NLS, WSI, CPR-C SFA, LSI, (Pool Operator 1 is an asset) The two Senior Staff report directly to the Pool Manager and are responsible for providing leadership to the Jr. Staff and ensuring a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience through lessons, quality customer service, water safe education and prevention. Senior Staff are employed full time from the end of May until the end of August and require the following certiďŹ cations; NLS, WSI, CPR-C, SFA. Â QualiďŹ ed individuals should forward their resume and copies of all certiďŹ cations by March 15, 2013, attention Robin Hethey, Recreation Department. Recreation Department, City of Rossland Box 1179, 1899 Columbia Ave. Rossland BC V0G 1Y0 E: recreation@rossland.ca P: 250.362.2327 w. rossland.ca

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Two homes and a shop in Golden for sale. Kijiji 370618987. Phone 250-344-5772 or 344-0553. Grand Forks 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1 blk from Overwaitea. Gas high efficiency furnace, gas hot water tank, attached garage, underground sprinklers, a/c, metal roof. $145,000. Ask for Dave 250-442-5186. ROSSLAND BRAND new, 4bdrm. European heating, very energy efficient. $430,000. 250-362-7716 or www.rosslandbuilder.com

Grand Forks: renoed 1 bdrm apt, available for clean quiet tenant. N/S, N/P. DW, F/S, A/C included. $590/m + utils. 778-632-0010.

Castlegar North 2 Bdrm Separate walk out basement suite, brand new reno, very clean & bright with all new appliances Fridge, stove, W/D, over the range Micro D/W, No smoking, No pets. $750/mth + utilities Avail Immediately 250-869-5772

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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.55/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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50â&#x20AC;? big screen TV. In working condition. 250-442-8011.

Household Services

Birch fire wood, split & delivered, Grand Forks area, $235 per cord. 250-442-6134.

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

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Dining Set with buffet & Hutch c/w 6 chairs, excellent cond, light wood, Glider Rocking Chair, 2 cedar settee, Call 250-365-1020 or 304-5635

House sitter, mature, love animals/farms, bondable, Ref, N/S, N/D. 250442-7545.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Pets & Livestock

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Feed & Hay Hay Alfalfa or Alfalfa/grass. 1st, 2nd & 3rd cut. Deane Farms. 250-442-3400. HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

Pets BEAUTIFUL Blue and Red Nose Pitt bull puppies Ready to go. Asking price is best offer or trade. Looking for gentle kind loving homes. Call 250-520-0297 Or email: pittypups@live.com

Merchandise for Sale

Antiques / Vintage Antique oak icebox, beautiful solid oak, excellent condition. 37.5â&#x20AC;?Wx22â&#x20AC;?Dx54â&#x20AC;?H $1500. Westbridge area.250-4462761 Gate leg drop leaf table w/jackknife leaf, open size 36x66â&#x20AC;? & 301/2 â&#x20AC;&#x153; high. Dark varnish finish, $150. 4 pressback chairs, circa 1920/30, stripped, ready to finish, $50/ea. White brand treadle sewing machine, circa 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, working. Picture frame 29x51â&#x20AC;?, pewter color gilded, ornate carved style. Platform rocker & stool set, w/upholstered cushions. Floor lamp, tri-lite, brass, 5ft tall, nice shade. T.V. receiver & box. 250-442-0081.

Estate Sales Grand Forks ongoing indoor estate sale. Featuring, household items. Feb 22,23,24, 8am to 1pm. Something new every week. 1629 75th. Behind Petrocan. Unit #1.

Firearms WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

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Misc. for Sale 10â&#x20AC;? Radial Arm saw, 37â&#x20AC;? wood turning lathe, 14â&#x20AC;? band saw. 250-442-3653. 16 HP Duramax gas engine, horizontal shaft, new still in box. $400. 250-442-4291. 20 GB Playstation 3 with wireless controller, includes free PS Live, Blu-ray player $100 200 GB with wireless controller, free wireless PS live gaming & blu-ray player $250 Call 250-304-4649 2 lg pet travel cages, 30â&#x20AC;?1x 19â&#x20AC;?wx23â&#x20AC;?t, $70 ea. Pain relief designed by chiropractor. Be your own chiropractor for neck, back, shoulders & hip adjustments c/w carrying case, $70. Call 250-446-2761. 4 Uniroyal tires, 265x70 x17â&#x20AC;?, 70% + tread life, always rotated. $440/obo. 250-442-3959. 5 cu. ft. Kenmore freezer. Very little use. $150. 250-442-2304. Assorted household furnishings, excellent condition. Leave message 250-442-2010 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Olympia electronic compact typewriter c/w cover & wood desk, extra supplies $200; Lelonghi toaster oven, bakes & grills, like new. 250-446-2761 SNOWBLOWER, 24â&#x20AC;?, 2stage, portable air conditioner, large computer desk with file drawers. Ph. 250-368-3933 Top Soil & Gravel for Sale, Free Fill Avail 6 mile area North Shore 250 509-0961

Financial Services

Merchandise for Sale

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca TREADMILL, Ab Lounger & Ab Circler $400. firm. Kitchen table w/4 chairs $400. firm. China cabinet 250-368-5335

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 Roxul or fiberglass insulation. 1992 or newer mobile 14 wide, 2006 14 wide mobile, reasonably priced. 250-442-7130. Sm freezer in good condition. Treadmill for parts. 250-4425209.

Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals

BAY AVENUE MUSIC

1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878 Lowrey Organ & bench, Saturn Deluxe. Upper & lower key board, accompaniment keys & buttons, computerized. $200. 250-442-2845. MOVING MUST SELL Capen upright piano, excellent condition. $250/obo. 250-442-2244. Truck Load Guitar & Amp Sale One Day Only! Thursday, Feb 21st 10 am to 10 pm Bay Avenue Music, Trail 250-368-8878

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Grand Forks Cedar Villa, 2 bdrm condo, 724 sq ft., low condo fees. 1-250-591-5221.

For Sale By Owner ESTATE - HOUSE, Wynndel Flats on 6.3/acres. Approx 1200sq.ft. main floor, 4/bdrms. 2 1/2/baths, 1 1/2 story + full bmnt. Exc. soil for gardening crops, grew strawberries for 40/yrs, asparagus for 10/yrs, now in hay. 1/acre fenced for pets + fenced front yard. Recent improvements- new asphalt shingles on garage, new deck, siding, painting and repairs. $255,000obo. 250-8665274 Wynndel- 1/BDRM 1/BATH house on 10 acres. Great view property on Elsie Holmes Rd. Older but well-maintained, approx. 1000sq. ft. Lg l/rm, kitchen/dining area, closed in porch & walk-in bsmt. Front balcony w/beautiful view of Creston Flats. Lg detached garage/workshop. Asking $269,000 obo 250-866-5274

Real Estate

STELLAR PLACE CASTLEGAR

Retirement ranch style home. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms. Gas fireplace air conditioning, built in vac. End unit with green space garden area, covered patio.

Estate Sale

Phil Swetlikoff - ReMax Kelowna 1-800-663-5770 or Cell: 1-250-470-2222

Lots Grand Forks 2013 Assessment Adjusted. 2 vacant lots, fenced, serviced, cultivated. Details on gate post at 6666 14th St. or 250-442-8062.

Mobile Homes & Parks For Sale in Rosemont 2 bdrm, 1 bath $38,500. 352-0724 Grand Forks 1200 sq ft older mobile on own lot, taxes $100.00 yearly seniors. Rental suite brings in $450/m. 400 sq ft living room w/fireplace. Duplex lot. Furnished. 250-4427130. View at 3010 1st Rd.

Rentals

FOR RENT - Midway, BC Parkview Manor (Subsidized Supportive Senior Housing) Beautiful one bedroom suite (616 sq ft) in a 55+ complex. Rent based on income. Incl fridge, stove, use of laundry equip., 2 meals per day, water, heat & a/c. N/P N/S. Call to view 250-449-2842

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SUNNINGDALE, spacious, bright 1bd., incl. heat, cable & laundry. n/p,n/s. 778-515-1512 TRAIL, 1BD. Suite, clean, newly renovated. $550. 250368-9558

Apartment Furnished SIX MILE- Fully equipped 1 bdrm kitchenette, $750/mo. DD$250. Utils, cable & wi-fi incld, onsite laundry. Available Now. 250-777-1146.

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Castlegar Spacious 3 Bdrm 2 bath, newly painted, some new flooring, 5 appliances N/S, N/P, Avail Feb 1st $1050/mth + 1/2 utilities Phone 304-0023

Christina Lake, year round, 2 bdrm house & or business. $675 + utils. Phone number correction 250-447-9212.

E.TRAIL, 4bdrm., garage, fireplace, 4-appls. $900./mo. 250368-1610

FRUITVALE, A-frame chalet at Park Siding. $475./mo. plus utilities. Avail. immed. S/F. Approved pets. 250-367-7042

Grand Forks 2bdrm, 1 bath. Includes; utils, W/D, F/S, DW, micro, central vac, fenced yard w/gazebo & lawn furniture, NS, NP, RR. Avail March 1st. $800/m. 250-442-7516.

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm, nice clean ground floor suite, N/S, N/P, close to Hutton School. Avail now. $700/m incl. utils. Ref req. 250-509-0488 or 250442-3155.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm, 2 bath $900m /+utils, Lg fenced yard, N/S. Avail now. 250-442-0554

Creston COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Grand Forks-3bdrm, 2 bath, fenced yard, N/S, N/P, RR, near arena. 250-442-3242.

3600 sq.ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWN TOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-428-5240

Misc for Rent Christina Lake 1bdm cottage, deck, bsmt, storage bldg, w/d, $600/+ utils. 2-3 bdm home, 2 bath, solarium, bsmt, f/p, w/d, n/s,$900+utils. 604-771-1570 or edgemont2@hotmail.com

Mobile Homes & Pads

Grand Forks; Clean 4 brm, 2 bath, rec/rm, near hospital. Avail March 1st. 250-442-3959

Grand Forks Rent to Own 2bdrm home + additional revenue property. Walking distance to downtown. 250-442-8100.

Greenwood - 2bd, 6 apps, covâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d prkg, patio, storage,N/S, pet neg. $620. 250-442-2449.

Greenwood 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, sm greenhouse, sm shed, sm pet negotiable. $750/m . 604-951-0533. Mobile Home, 2 bdrm, F/S W/D, Deck, Addition, in Thrums, No dogs over 15 # 250-359-7178, 250-304-9273

W.TRAIL, 2bd, 1bth, w/d inc., river view, partially fenced yard, long term tenant, ref.req. Children OK, N/P. $675.+util. Avail. Mar.1st. 250-367-0028

OfďŹ ce/Retail

1972 Leader 68x12 ft., 3 bdrm mobile home. F/S, W/D & AC. Truss & steel roof built over original roof. 1/2 windows replaced. Must be moved. $2500 Call 250-442-8750

CASTLEGAR 1000 sq ft Professional Office Space or Retail next to Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 250-608-3930

Auctions

AUCTION GENERAL MERCHANDISE SALE RUSSELL AUCTION 2067 HWY 3A THRUMS (BETWEEN CASTLEGAR & NELSON)

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ANTIQUES â&#x20AC;˘ 1950 COCA-COLA COIN POP COOLER â&#x20AC;˘ 1904 REBUILT WILLIAMS PLAYER â&#x20AC;˘ 1940 MAHOGANY DUNCAN PHYFE PIANO #27437 WITH 48 ROLLS â&#x20AC;˘ 1904 HEINTZMAN GRAND PIANO #69882 DINING TABLE WITH 3 LEAFS â&#x20AC;˘ POST DRILL â&#x20AC;˘ 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SLATE POOL TABLE â&#x20AC;˘ 1952 HOCKEY GAME â&#x20AC;˘ 6 PC WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE â&#x20AC;˘ 2 - C1900 TREADLE SEWING MACHINES SHOP AND YARD â&#x20AC;˘ 2005 KAZUMA 2 WH, DRIVE ATV. â&#x20AC;˘ WOOD LATHE, RADIAL ARM SAW â&#x20AC;˘ 4â&#x20AC;? JOINTER, 2 TABLE SAWS â&#x20AC;˘ NEW & USED POWER TOOLS â&#x20AC;˘ BCS GARDEN TILLER â&#x20AC;˘ 15 DRAWER MAP CABINET

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Castlegar Light industrial Office/Warehouse for rent 1600 sq ft, nego Call 250-365-3059

Fruitvale. Cozy 2bdrm. Heat included. $650/mo. 250.368.3384

Financial Services

Karen Johnson, Estate Manager 250.417.0584 205A Cranbrook St. North, Cranbrook 320-1620 Dickson Ave., Kelowna (Resident OfďŹ ce)

1 & 2 Bedroom Apt Call 250-304-3026 250-365-3034

1BR F/S W/D, N/S N/P great view Clean $725 + Util. Avail March 1 st. 250-352-6784 3 bdrm condo with 2 full bath, Ref req, NP, NS. 250-4422276 / 250-442-6800. Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822 Ermalinda Apartments, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922 E.Trail 1bd appt., f/s, yard, porch. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $675/mo 250-362-3316

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Nelson: Wanted mature responsible quiet person for newly renovated, 2 bdrm, lake view, walk to town, parking N/P N/S W/D avail $725. 352-5634 or 208 304-5297

Apt/Condo for Rent

Francesco Estates, Glenmerry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761. FRUITVALE, D/T, 1bd. ns/np, Ref.req. $525./mo +util. Avail. Feb25.Call/text: 604-788-8509 Grand Forks 1 bdrm apt., NP. 250-442-6800 or 250-4422276. Grand Forks: 2 bdrm. apt to rent. $700/m. 250-442-0930. Grand Forks hospital area. 2 bdrm apartment. Suitable for adult. $675/m + utilities. Laundry avail. N/S. 250-442-8875. ROSSLAND, 2BD furnished and unfurnished, clean, quiet, N/S, N/P. Ph. 250-362-9473

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Lifestyles Canadian publishing scene can’t afford the loss of wine-mag Access denied Last week I went searching for the latest issue of Wine Access (Canada’s Wine Magazine), which I usually just pick it up if and went it grabs my attention on the store shelf. The search was because I had just learned from a reliable source that the magazine had folded. I’m not going to get all weepy here and mourn for the loss of a Canadian publication because the fact is that I always had mixed feelings about the magazine. But no matter how you slice it, the closure of a national mag that focuses on one of my favourite subjects is a shame. I use the word “focus” loosely, because it that exact word that has come to mind each and every time I have picked up an issue and been frustrated that WA has never seemed to figure out exactly what it wanted to be. The February/ March edition—the last—is a prime example. The cover features a photo to illustrate the big story: “Celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud on wine, food, friends”. Had I not known this was the last issue I might have skipped the purchase, wondering why a Canadian wine magazine needs to feature a celebrity chef in New York, who has written about, ad nauseum, in every other food and wine magazine on the continent. Below Boulud’s photo are two more story headlines: “Rock Star Vintners Maynard James Keenan and Dave

Matthews” and “Mario Andretti: race car driver-turned-vintner”. Two more stories with an American focus, and not likely to be of interest to the average Canadian wine drinker. Also promised on the cover are stories featuring “5 Top Canadian hotel restaurants”, a hoary and ultimately pointless theme, and finally, the most alluring story of all, in my opinion, “China’s thirst for Canadian wine”. Inside the cover are 58 pages of magazine content, with what appears to be a healthy percentage of advertising, and another 30-page advertising insert about California Wines. If killing the magazine was strictly a revenue decision by Redpoint Media and Marketing Solutions, the publisher, it’s not apparent by this issue. Perhaps it was a circulation issue. Maybe readers just don’t feel a need to read a 14-page (“Exclusive”) spread about “Wine Stars”. Maybe they expect better journalism than they got in the story about Chinese wine imports and investments in the wine business. “In France, Chinese interests have been buying up Bordeaux chateaux at a feverish pace, at least 20 at last count…” the story says. Then, in a sidebar to the story, an attentive reader will notice a quote from a Reuters.com article: “Out of the 11,000 chateaux sitting on the Garonne river in Bordeaux (France), between 15 and 20 have been sold to Chinese investors since 2008.”

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