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Stroller Brigade marches to forum ...............................2

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Molly Caldwell sneaks the ball past her coach James Knoop at the regular practice of her U-9 soccer team on May 1. Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to see more photos. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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Good turnout at All Candidates Forum

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Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The local race for the provincial 2013 election was kicked into high gear on May 2 when all four candidates participated in the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce’s All Candidates Forum. Each candidate answered 14 questions from the floor, with topics ranging from the economy, to childcare, to the environment, to political ethics. The economy is undoubtedly in a tough spot right now, but Liberal candidate Doug Clovechok says that we don’t need to look too far into the future for a solution, jobs are being created right now.

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“You want to know how we’re going to create jobs in the Shuswap Columbia, it’s happening right now,” he said, giving the reopening of the Canfor mill as an example. “Eight new mines are opening… The NDP killed the mining industry, they killed the forestry industry. They’re the job killers of the ‘90s, folks, don’t forget that.” NDP candidate (two-time MLA) Norm Macdonald disagreed, saying that the current government needs to take responsibility for the economy. “What government needs to do is provide predictable governance, and competent governance. The Liberals have been neither trustworthy, nor competent,” said Macdonald. “At a time when we were inevitably going

to have some problems, all the government could do is make it worse.” Earl Olsen, running for the BC Conservatives, pointed to high taxation as a major barrier to economic growth. “The Conservative Party believes that taxation and restrictions on business are directly related to what we’re going to get out of our economy,” said Olsen. “One of the things we believe has to go away is the Carbon Tax… It’s a behavioural tax, it’s trying to change what we think and what we do, but basically, we have no options. Who can drive that much less, or get on the bus in this area? It’s not a fair tax.” continued on page 4

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Concerned parents make sure child care is on political radar Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The issue of the availability and cost of child care in British Columbia has been gaining some political attention lately, especially in Golden, and the four local candidates in the provincial elec-

tion had the chance to speak about it at the All Candidates Forum. Three different people stood up at the forum, asking what the government is going to do to help families. “This is a Canada-wide issue,” said Earl Olsen, BC Conservative candidate. Although he says the

government is in a tough fiscal position, Olsen believes the government needs to find a way to better fund early child care. “We have to look at what people need, and how we can help… But it will be a trade off,” he said, explaining that to fund better child care, the government may

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have to take funds away from something else, because going further into a deficit is not an option. Green Party candidate Laurel Ralston agreed that there may need to be a trade off to find the funds, but it might be worth it. “The Green Party is a very community oriented party… One of the things that is very high on our list is to implement a child care program, among other things. We believe that it will reduce poverty, and improve educational success later on in life,” she said, adding that reducing taxes is not always the be all and end all of politics. “As long as our taxes are being spent in a way that really addresses the problems that we have, I’m comfortable paying them.” NDP Norm Macdonald and Liberal Doug Clovechok, both former educators, shared their peers’ take on the importance of early care. “Childcare is important to the Liberals. We cost out $42 million annually into childcare in this province,” said Clovechok, explaining that another $32 million is being added to that for more child care spaces. “But it’s also about

A group of concerned parents got together for a “stroller brigade” to bring attention to child care before the All Candidates Forum. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo keeping taxes low so that you can afford what you need for your kids.” If the Liberals focus on growing the economy, then more revenue will be coming in, and more can be spent on things like child care, said Clovechok. The NDP are also committed to families and child care said Norm Macdonald, but that doesn’t mean the problem can be fixed over night. “There are fiscal constraints here that are very real… New spending will have to come from new taxes,” said

Macdonald. The NDP are proposing four minor taxes, part of which will go towards child care, including a 20 per cent cut in fees and money for more infrastructure. “None of that will completely meet the needs that are out there, but it is a good first step. But everything we’re talking about here has to be framed within the fiscal realities we are faced with.” Parents today are facing challenges that previous generations have not, including an imbalance in gov-

ernment spending between generations (right now the government spends around $45,000 per year on each retiree, and only $12,000 per person under the age of 45), and an increase cost of living, which requires two incomes in most households. This makes affordable child care vitally important. This trend is being dubbed the Generation Squeeze, and is gaining political momentum all the time. To learn more about the issue go to www. gensqueeze.ca.

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opening of “Baptiste Morigeau - Metis Merchant” at the Golden Museum such a success. It would not have been possible without the knowledge and expertise of the following: Dawna-Lea Ringer Metis Nation Columbia River Society Kallidora Photography Derryl White Fort Steele Archives Windermere Valley Museum and Archives Cranbrook Archives Stevens County Historical Society Lawrence R. Barkwell Louis Riel Institute David Rooney Beatrice Demetrius Oliver and Yvette Boyer A new permanent exhibit is opening to the public at the Golden Museum Friday, April 26, 2013 at 4:30 pm 1302 - 11th Ave South Golden, BC

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Eric Oddy has combined two passions (paragliding and snowmobiling) into one extreme sport, parasledding (pictured above). Photo Submitted

Taking extreme flight to a new level Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Eric Oddy is a person who loves a challenge and extreme activities. He has taken a passion for paragliding and snowmobiling to create a new extreme sport, parasledding Oddy posted a video on YouTube called Introducing parasledding with Eric Oddy and recently had a segment on the Discovery Channel about what he is doing with the sport. “I had a vision 23 years ago when my friend launched me off Mount 7. About three years ago I hooked up with another friend and we have been working on it ever since,” he said. “The reaction is overwhelming. I have had many awesome replies (from video seen on YouTube) that are 99 per cent positive,” he said. Oddy explained that the sport gives a great deal of freedom to the participants. “It is like free flight. There is a

lot more to it with a snowmobile because your adrenaline is up. Because we are in the early stages of the sport it is always in the back of my head that something could go wrong but that is something you have to deal with,” he said. Even though he has been working on the sport for a number of years, Oddy said he still is working on perfecting it. “The snowmobiles had to be modified to make it safer to do the things I have been doing with the machines.” The modifications have been done with the help of the friends in the local community. “In the beginning people were looking at me and shaking their heads. But once they realized what my capabilities are, the support has been great,” he said. He added that he had recently taken flight off a mountain by himself with no help from anyone else. “I can take my snowmobile

and para glider and drive to the top of almost any mountain and fly off. When I land I can pack my snowmobile back up and go again,” he said. “We have made snowmobiles do things they have never done before. That is one of the coolest things we have done here” So far the longest flight Oddy has taken has been about two kilometres. “I can truly say I am the only guy in the world who flies a snowmobile.” He is looking forward to continuing to fly in the area during the summer. Even though he loves what he is doing, Oddy does advise caution to anyone who thinks this may be something they would like to try. “If anyone is interested in doing it, do not just go and hook a paraglider to a sled. Please get a hold of me and I will try and do what I can to get you on the right track.”

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Laurel Ralston, Green Party candidate, is excited about her party’s proposed Green Venture Capital Fund, which would support new businesses that are going in “green” directions. “We’ve backed this up in our platform as well, making training available for skills that are going to be relevant in the future, as well as in establishing co-operatives,” she said. “So we would invest in that fund, as well as associated programs that are going to be supporting the people who will use that money.” The final question of the evening came from one of the youngest people in attendance. Teenager Ron Potter asked the candidates how they were going to keep young people like himself in Golden. All four candidates agreed that it is not necessarily a bad thing for youth to go out and broaden their horizons, but it is important to make sure the opportunities are there for them to come back. “Kids leave to make a living,” said Olsen, adding that if we have proper training in town for the jobs of the future, then we can not only attract

young workers, but business as well. “To lose kids to the north, it’s sad. We need to make sure they can make a living here.” “It’s natural to want to leave… I grew up in Ottawa and I wanted to leave,” said Ralston, recalling how she settled in Kimberley. “But when you go out and see the world, you bring back new ideas… and sometimes you bring back your friends.” Clovechok said that he sees many young people leaving the valley to “have an adventure,” but is happy to see that many of them come back. As long as there is training for the jobs that are going to be available here, youth will come back he says. “If you leave, we want you to come back… But there have to be jobs for you, and that’s not going to come from taxation,” he added. Macdonald agreed that jobs and training is the key factor in keeping youth in town, and thinks that the upcoming highway project should help with that. “There are opportunities coming… But there is a gap between the skills that are needed, and the skills that people have,” said Macdonald. “There are clear things in the NDP program that deal with skills training and try to fill in that gap.”

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RCMP Report: Animals and tourists Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Golden/Field RCMP responded to 42 files in a seven-day period. Parking lot fender bender 26-04-2013 RCMP responded to a minor motor vehicle accident in the Tim Horton’s parking lot. No one was injured in the accident. The people involved exchanged insurance information and were sent on their way. Drivers are reminded to take caution in parking lots as many incidents like this happen as things get busier in town. IRP issued 29-04-2013 RCMP issued a three-day road suspension under the Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRP) to a driver in the area. The three-day driving prohibition is issued if it is the first time caught in the warning range. Bike disappears and then returns 30-04-2013 There was a report of a stolen bicycle from the youth centre in downtown Golden. RCMP searched the area and did not locate the bike. However the bike reappeared at the cen-

tre about an hour after it disappeared. The RCMP would like to remind everyone that you can not just take someone’s bike without the person’s permission. If you do remove someone’s bike (or anything else) without permission it is considered theft. ADP issued 1-05-2013 RCMP issued a 90-day Administrative Driving Prohibition (ADP) along with a 30-day impoundment of the driver’s vehicle. Animals cause highways issues There were four incidents involving vehicle accidents of the Trans Canada Highway. Three of the incidents directly involved animals. Two of the accidents involved vehicles coming into contact with animals. In both incidents there were no serious injuries to the people in the vehicles and only minor damage to report. In the third incident a person swerved to avoid hitting a moose. The vehicle went off of the highway and ended up going into a ditch. No one was seriously injured in the incidents. Drivers are reminded to take care driving on the highways around Golden as these types of incidents are common. In the other incident a tractor trailer went off the right hand side of the highway. Once again no one was hurt in the accident.

Behind the Wheel Out of Touch or Vote For Me?

I spent most of my policing career as a traffic cop. Yes, I have an outlook that many in the public don’t share, but they haven’t spent 25 years investigating collisions and seeing the aftermath either. Thank goodness for that, but maybe our politicians need a bit of experience similar to my own to temper their viewpoints. A news item in the Tyee today has me shaking my head. Mike Morris is a Liberal candidate for Prince George - MacKenzie and an ex-RCMP officer. He says that photo radar was an effective tool and that we should use technology where appropriate to free up police resources for jobs that technology cannot do today. As you might expect, I agree with him completely. Not so our four party leaders. Two immediately responded about it being a cash grab, one suggested using a greater police presence and the last used the opportunity to point the finger at one of the others. My first thought is that they are out of touch and on reconsideration I expect that they are not going to dose us with the medicine that we do need at a time where they are looking to the public for employment. Agree with me or not, speed is a major component in many motor vehicle collisions. The consequences of collisions are severe and affect us all in many ways that we don’t stop to consider. Our politicians must stop to consider and should not be making ill considered remarks like those reported in the story. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www. drivesmartbc.ca. Have a Home InThe best insurance rates. surance Owner’s

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CPR marks Public Rail Safety Week Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Last week was Public Rail Safety Week in Canada, and CPR Officer Mark Tataryn was at Alexander Park Elementary School teaching the kids about rail safety. "They're so impressionable at a young age. We try to get to the high school kids too, but we want to catch them as young as possible," said Kevin Hrysak, a media relations manager with CPR who came out to Golden to participate in rail safety activities around town. Tataryn is the only CPR Officer in Golden, and has a wide region to cover. Although he is under federal jurisdiction, and has the authority to enforce all Canadian laws, his main priority is rail safety. In the past year, the number of incidents involving rail crossing has increased amongst all Canadian rail companies. "Unfortunately in Canada, those numbers with all railways are up," said Hrysak.

CPR Officer Mark Tataryn teaches rail safety to students at Alexander Park Elementary School during Public Rail Safety Week. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo "It's not a huge number, but one incident is more than we want to see." CPR officers can issue tickets for trespassing for $100 to $300, and can even make charges under the federal act which can see fines of up to $10,000. "Sometimes warnings just don't get through to people. If you hit them in the wallet a bit, maybe they'll think twice next

time," said Hrysak. “We don’t benefit from the monetary value of tickets, it all goes to the provincial jurisdiction that we’re in.” Safety is the main priority, but CPR officers also act as peace officers throughout town, and have an obligation to act if they see a law being broken. They have the authority to arrest or detain people, just

like an RCMP officer. They work closely with other emergency services, especially law enforcement. “We do value our relationships with local law enforcement, and hopefully we share the same goal of protecting the public,” said Hrysak. The Canadian Pacific Police Service has 25 field offices in Canada and the United States, with their headquarters in Calgary.

Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberals have released their plan for the public to review.

Adrian Dix and the NDP refuse to reveal their plan for BC asking you to wait until after the election to find out.

Delivered a fully costed platform before the election to enable the public to make an informed choice.

Went back on their promise to release a full platform before the election and still haven’t explained how they will pay for $3 billion in new spending.

One of only 2 provinces to balance its budget.

Will scrap Balanced Budget law and run deficits with no plans to return to a balanced budget.

Seizing our opportunity with LNG. Creating revenue to pay for important social programs.

Have indicated they will impose a 2 year moratorium and jeopardize investment. Outright oppose pipeline to a refinery.

Standing by the commitment to fully review any potential pipeline projects and ensure they adhere to our 5 principals.

Flip flopped on their “principled” position on pipelines and have not been clear with BC’ers when and how their decisions were made.

Have maintained our Triple-A credit rating.

Six consecutive credit rating downgrades and the worst fiscal record in Canada.

Met every spending target while in government.

Missed 8 of their 10 spending targets while in government.

Have created 47,000 net new jobs since the introduction of the BC Job Plan.

Drove workers away from BC throughout the 90’s forcing families to relocate.

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A numbers game

A Liberal destination

To win a provincial election you do not have to get more than 50 per cent of the eligible voters in British Columbia…you just have to get more votes than the candidates you are running against. When you look back at the history of people voting in elections in B.C. and the number of parties involved, a candidate does not have to get - My Way anywhere near the numbers of votes to win as one By Darryl Crane might think. Sadly, over time, the percentage of people voting has become the only sure thing when elections are held in B.C. Going back to 1928, Elections BC has the numbers provided online of how many people get out and vote in provincial elections. In the past two elections in B.C., in 2005 and 2009, the percentage of registered voters who cast a ballot dropped from 62.36 per cent to 55.14 per cent. These are the only two times in the history of provincial elections in B.C. when their number has dropped below 65 per cent. When you look at the breakdown of these numbers into age groups the numbers show a disturbing trend. In 2009, only 26.88 per cent of eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 24 voted. Those between the ages of 25 and 34 hit 33.69 per cent. The highest percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot were between the ages of 65 and 74 with 71.53 per cent. It is far too easy to say young people do not care about politics. Saying that young people are apathetic is not fair to the younger generation either. People need to be given a reason to get out and vote. Sure it is a democratic right, and in a perfect world everyone would see this as enough of a reason to cast their democratically earned ballot. But the reality is too many people do not see a difference in what they are being offered. Politics is a game played by candidates who make many promises. But once a group gets into power there is a tendency to forget who voted them into their very important positions. This is what I have heard from many people who debate whether the effort of learning about what is happening in an election is really worth it. In B.C., residents have stepped up over the past few years to have their voices heard. They have come together to change policies they did not like. This kind of passion is what needs to be found again if there is any hope of getting more people out to vote in this election. It does not matter who you vote for on any election day, but you should always vote for one simple reason. The people elected are the policy makers who will affect your lives for the near future. They will decide what will be taxed and what work gets completed in the province. They will be your voice, provincially, nationally and internationally moving forward. The people in Golden showed, at the recently held all candidates meeting, that they can be political on many different issues. Many people stepped up to the microphone to ask challenging questions to the current batch of Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA hopefuls. They talked about many of the important issues that are vital to the future of Golden. Hopefully this momentum carries on to election day and the tide begins to change on how many votes are cast.

Dear Editor, Imagine an airline that attracts customers by plying you with a bag of cash as soon as you board the airplane. The whole cabin is first class - the best of everything; lavish meals, premium cocktails, in-flight entertainment and much more, all at coach rates! Everything is going swimmingly until about an hour into your flight when you hear the announcement, “Thank you for choosing NDP airlines, we regret to inform you that we do not have enough fuel to get to our destination...” Nobody really cares. The man next to you motions for another complimentary Mimosa. Twenty minutes later the flight attendant returns, “We will be crashing sooner than anticipated - our coach fares and promotional cash incentives have left no money for regular service on the engines and the wings are falling off.” The last thing you hear before slam-down is “Thank you for choosing NDP Airlines - we will be back in four years - if you survive please choose us again. Now put your head between your knees and kiss your ........” A strong economy is the only way we can maintain our engines, fill our fuel tanks and ensure our wings don’t fall off. The provincial government can promote policies that make it easier to do business, this strengthens our economy and attracts new investors . It is the only model that will ensure we keep our families working with good wages and money is available to train new workers. We deserve the best schools and health care in the

Election Quiz Which candidate made the following proposal, and was this proposal also put forward at the forums in Invermere and Golden? At the all candidates forum in Revelstoke and Kimberley, one of the candidates announced that he would be setting up committees or groups of individuals in various areas in this electoral district. The purpose of these groups, would be to gather information and concerns by area, to be discussed at quarterly meetings. First, we must all ask the following questions: 1) Would these groups of individuals all be paid

world. We have to balance our demand for resources and recreation with respect for our environment. We need solid infrastructure and smooth delivery of government services and social programs. All of these priorities take public sector spending - lots of it! Every single cent that is spent in the public sector must be earned first in the private sector. In contrast, according to Christy Clark “The NDP plan would rob Peter to pay Paul, hoping that Paul will vote for the NDP.” Fantastic! Unless you’re Peter and when he’s out of money they both starve anyways! Many exaggerations and lies are being told to entice new flyers on the Big Orange Hindenburg. All of a sudden Dix claims to be the YES man - in favour of many new resource projects?? But many NDP candidates stand firmly shoulder to shoulder with special interest groups that vow to stop oil from being transported, resorts from being built, LNG from being extracted and mines from being mined with NDP help. Jobs will be lost, new opportunities abandoned and hundreds of billions of dollars of economic contribution disappears. It almost seemed like the NDP Airlines would again rule the skies but the tides have shifted and folks realize we need investment for the future - not bags of cash now! BC Liberal Air is the only way to fly! Their plan will make it easier for all of us to afford first class in safe and secure planes that will actually arrive at their destination! Dave McGrath Invermere from tax dollars (in one form or another)? 2) How would these individuals be selected? 3) Would individuals and friends who assisted the candidate during the campaign be excluded? 4) What is wrong with gathering information from the elected councillors and mayors, RDEK representatives, Chambers of Commerce, or, any of the many other informed (non-partisan)groups (at no additional cost to us, the taxpayers)? 5) Is he preparing us for patronage appointments to the political trough? Answer – THE LIBERAL CANDIDATE Wally Black Fairmont Hot Springs

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Would a border tax change your visits to the United States? A dollar’s worth of Stars to Charlene and John for the opening of your business again. We’ve missed you guys.

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“I think it might stop me from popping over for the day to go shopping, but if I want to go for a trip it won’t make a difference.”

“When I go down there I’m spending money, I’d be kinda pissed if they charged me just to get there.”

“It won’t make a difference to me, I never really go down there anyway.”

Stingers to the young adults who decided that it was OK to rip my tent zippers and riffle through my tent in Waitabit, while I was in town. Also for the mess they left, food, clothes and other stuff. Shame on you! Stars to the Town of Golden for doing their

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the last three decades and the truth is that no long term studies have been conducted on the safety and efficacy of our vaccine schedule. You can find out more from the National Vaccine Information Center. They have access to the latest research, legal findings, and anecdotal evidence on vaccination safety. It’s not a zero sum game. You have many choices and they are yours alone to make. My youngest two children had Pertussis this winter. Although it was horrible at times and insanely annoying, it will be over soon and they can move ahead with their lives. My oldest son doesn’t get to ‘move on’ from the seizure his DTaP vaccine caused: his autoimmune issues will stay with him for the rest of his life. Be truly informed and make the right choice for your family.

My Social Policy Anyone who knows me and my business would not say I am a socialist, yet I feel I can put my record up for anyone to look at and they would say I have a social conscience. History has shown that the best social program is a well paying job and a sense of being productive. I know I am not the only business man in this town who feels that for some reason we are the enemy. It is an irony that those who think you can tax the producers of wealth so as to advance the needs of those less fortunate, are in fact, the very ones who shrink the economy that is required to provide needed assistance.

Golden Cinema, thank you for being so kind.

Stingers to the mosquitos for coming out this early, and making my life miserable.

A chamber full of Stars to the Chamber of commerce for the door prize I won.

Stars to whoever it was who dropped off the free left over buns. It made dinner very easy that night.

Stars to the Rotary for putting on a great auction.

A canoe full of Stars to the Golden Museum for the Metis exhibit. Stars to the folks at the

Stars to Henry Larwill for pushing me home when my power chair crapped out. I had left my cell phone at home, so I wa just sitting there until someone came looking. Thank you!

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The following is a response to the ual diseases/vaccines and help you to make letter to the editor from Heather the best decision for your child. Canada’s vaccine schedule has tripled in Way and Leslie Coates: George Bernard Shaw famously once stated “talking to a doctor about vaccination choice was like talking to a butcher about vegetarianism”. I believe in vaccine choice. I also firmly know that all medical decisions need to involve informed consent in order to be considered legitimate. The sources of information that Ms Way and Ms Coates refer parents towards are not without bias and therefore cannot be considered informed consent at all. Vaccines can and do harm people. In order to minimize risk and make an informed decision, parents must be given access to ALL the information. I encourage parents to ask for the product inserts that come direct from pharmaceutical companies to read all the small print for themselves. The potential side effects and consequences are grossly under stated by public health. There are many great sources on the debate that can walk you through individ-

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diagnosed with a terminal illness. Once an initial assessment has been done with the program coordinator and details are itemized, the family It is estimated that seniors aged 65 and the coordinator decide what and over could account for up to 25 care and how often support is needper cent of the total population by ed. The care can be in the hospital, 2036. the Durand Manor or in the family A shocking estimate but true! home. Because of the health care system, The trained volunteer who is home care, well run facilities for sen- assigned to the case, will have signed iors and in general people taking a a confidentiality form, an RCMP personal interest in their diet, many search will have been done and a elders are living longer. waiver signed by the responsible While we do live longer, there are family member. Depending on the needs as one ages and end of life amount of time the family needs, one approaches, there must be both or more volunteer will be assigned facilities and volunteers to help pro- to the case so there is continuity and vide care for the aged and those ill trust established for both the family, persons. the client and the volunteers. Hospice and palliative care volunIf you know of someone with this teers are organized in most cities and need do not hesitate to contact Julia towns and Golden is no exception. Cundliffe the program coordinator This local organization has a very at 250 344-6300. active, trained, confidential group Thanks, who are available and willing to meet with families that are overwhelmed Julia Cundliffe when they learn that a loved one is Golden

All political parties in Canada support social policies but not all approaches are sustainable. I was in business in the 90’s and saw the direct result of this type of policy. Without job creation and the growth of opportunity, social programs soon become unaffordable. I clearly remember the day the Liberals were voted into power and how investors came back. I look to government to create an environment for investors to feel confident that there will be good government management. Do you think that any secondary investment will come to our area if investors feel that money will be spent on social programs and not on infrastructure such as our highways? These investors create jobs that directly pay for

social programs. The question always arises, is help helpful? Of course it is to the truly down and out but only an opportunity for good employment and management allows a province the capital required to truly sustain assistance those in need. In this election I will be supporting the BC Liberals and their candidate Doug Clovechok who have demonstrated that they have a well planned and fully costed platform that will continue to grow a strong economy and a secure tomorrow, and I do so with a strong social conscience. David Ratzlaff Golden

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Wed, May 8 Golden Youth Centre drop in every Wednesday from 3:30-9pm. Jam nights every Wednesday evening. Jam night at the Rockwater.

Golden Figure Skating AGM May9 LP Boardroom 7pm. Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Golden Voice Toastmasters Thursdays 7-8:30pm at COTR Rm 121. New members welcome. For info call Delanee Jmaiff 250-344-0652. Men’s drop-in basketball Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8. Free Homework Help at the Youth Centre 3:305pm Grades 4-7. Snacks included. Drop in. Bridge Club Every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-3445448. Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Thursday 20% off all services, call 250-344-5766. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

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Metis Nation - Columbia River Society Meeting Saturday May11 10:30am at AB Ed Room, DTSS, Invermere. Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am. Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516. Shriner’s Golf Tournament May11, shotgun start at 8am. Call 344-8412 to register. Chopin in Song and Dance Saturday May11 at 7:30pm. For more info please call Ruth Ratzlaff 250-3441191, ruthr@hrpacific.com.

Indoor Soccer at Mount 7 RecPlex Mondays 8:309:30pm until June24. Mountain Prana Running Club Mondays 5:30pm. Email hollietataryn@gmail. com for more info. Golden Minor Hockey AGM Monday May13 at 7pm upstairs Arena Meeting Rm.

Tues, May 14 John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm. 2013 BC Provincial Election on May14 from 8-8pm at the Rec Plex. Rockwater Grill & BarR

Annual Food Drive for the Golden Food Bank Saturday May11 from 9-5pm. Please leave non-perishable food items on your doorstep prior to 12pm. Parson Spring Fling Saturday May11 at Parson Hall 11-5pm. Grand Opening of Tribal Memories Saturday May11 starting at 10am. Catered by The Golden Taps and the Rockwater Grill and Bar.

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The Heart & Stroke’s Big Bike May15. Call Goldie 250-344-6614 or 344-1047 for more info. The Brains May15 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar $5. Swimming Pool Grand Opening May18 from 1-8pm. A Good Morning networking event on May17 at the Visitor’s Centre from 7:308:30am. Let’s Do Lunch Learn how to set and achieve your goals at the Island Restaurant on May22 at 12pm. RSVP by May21 at: info@goldenchamber.bc.ca. Elliott Brood at the Rockwater Grill and Bar May24 tickets $25. Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce AGM May29 6-10pm, location TBA. Stone Iris at The Golden Taps May31. Golden RCMP 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament June10 shotgun start 9am. For more info please call 250-344-2221. Summer Kicks Series Cousin Harley June19 at Spirit Square. Ziggy Marley at the Golden Civic Centre June22, tickets go on sale May11.

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Golden Moments: Finding a new place to plant her roots Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net As she prepares for her 80th birthday, Joan Grant looked back on why she made the decision to move to Golden on Oct. 1, 1976. Grant was born in Edmonton but grew up in Jasper. Her childhood in the mountains would eventually influence her to move her family to Golden. “I wanted to get back to my roots. I was raised in Jasper and this was the closest we could get back to moving to Jasper.” One of the things she remembers as a child was travelling through the Rockies by train on family visits to Edmonton. “All I remember is that I used to get train sick almost every time. I don’t know how my parents dealt with it. I also remember watching out for the big W on the Woolworth building as we got close to Edmonton,” she said. After many years all over the world, the family came to Golden. “We were everywhere for many years and I really missed the mountains. I had children born in Nova Scotia, Germany, Edmonton and Jasper.” Though she did not know much about Golden, it did not take long to determine Golden was a place they wanted to call home. “It was a great place and the perfect house was for sale. When we saw it we decided this must be the place for us,” she said. Grant worked at NAPA Auto Parts with her brother Dave McNeilly, who moved into the house across the road from her with his family. “We did everything together. We bought our property and ran the business,” she said. Over the years, Grant has not seen much of a change in Golden itself. “I don’t find it much different today than what it was then. People were easy to talk to and they still are. The

only difference I see (in Golden) is that young people are not as involved in the community. Organizations back then would invite people to come and every age seemed to come. Now it is hard to get young people involved with formal organizations,” she said. “I don’t think that this is only in Golden. It seems to be everywhere.” She added she hopes that things get better for young people in the area. Grant explained it has become very hard for young people to find a job where they can make enough money to be able to live here, which is sad. A great deal of Grant’s life has revolved around dogs and she was involved with the start up of the dog club in Golden. “I wanted to show dogs and you can’t take dogs that are not used to crowds to shows. To do obedience you need to learn with a group of people, so I started a club with people who helped me get my dogs ready to show while they got obedience lessons,” she said. She started breeding dogs and ended up with a very special type of dog, a Finnish Spitz. “At one point I had half the dogs in Canada of this breed.” Her passion for that breed of dog led her to writing a book called Finnish Spitz: A Closer Look. Grant said that when she was running her own kennel she had up to 55 dogs in her kennel and house. Children especially loved dropping by her house because there were always puppies there. Grant was also involved with the development of Abbeyfield House in Golden. She said she came in as the treasurer to help the group who was working hard to get the ball rolling. “I was asked if I would come in and I was there until we finished. It was a challenge and it took years from the inception to being completed. Merle McKnight did a lot of work for the organization,” she said. “We had a wonderful feeling from it. When we met at the 10-year anniversary we realized it really worked.”

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Two provincial candidates addressed GSS students Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Some of the students from Golden Secondary School, although not yet old enough to vote, attended the first ever GSS All Candidates Forum on Thursday, May 2. Students in Grades 11 and 12, and a few in Grade 10, gathered in the gym to listen to the candidates talk about issues that matter to the youth of Golden. The forum’s moderator added context with each question, explaining to the students

what the issues were and why they are important. NDP candidate Norm Macdonald, and Green Party candidate Laurel Ralston (the two candidates who attended the forum) answered prepared questions about the proposed Enbridge pipeline and the environment, the economy and minimum wage, and the legalization of marijuana. The forum lasted about an hour, giving the students a good chance to learn about two of the people who may be representing them after May 14.

Eddie Mountain Division Champions! 2012/2013 The Golden Rockets want to thank every person that had a hand in our most successful season in history! The volunteers that help behind the scenes, the advertisers and sponsors that support the team, the Town of Golden and the arena staff and of course the FANS that came out to the games and cheered on your team! All of you have a hand in keeping hockey alive in this beautiful town that we all call home, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all of you, and all you do! See you in September… Boom Chuck A Lucka!

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Love fills the air for a new mother on Mother’s Day Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net This May 12 will be a special day for Shauna Speers as she celebrates Mother’s Day with his first child, Sophie Gale-Speers, who is six months old. Speers feels very lucky to have such a wonderful baby who she has spent a great deal of time with since her birth. “She has been a great baby. She is a good sleeper and happy all the time. We feel incredibly lucky to have gotten the baby we did,” she said. During her pregnancy, Speers heard a great deal of advice from mothers who told her what to expect. “Before you have a baby people have all of the clichés. They say things like ‘get your sleep while you can’ and ‘they grow so fast.’ You roll your eyes at these people but so many of the things they tell you are true,” she said. “She is now over double her birth weight. She is no longer just a little blob that lies in my arms.” Speers said she does not think there is anything that can prepare you for having your first child. “Nothing happens quickly when you have a baby. You have to get them dressed and get all the gear ready to go, and then just before you leave the house they might poop in their diaper. Then you have to change them but it is all just a part of it,” she said. She added that she has also had to change her schedule which now revolves around Sophie. “Breast feeding, when they are at this age, is every three to four hours all day. My life exists in three to four hour blocks.” Speers has also enjoyed sharing her love for the outdoors with her daughter. “We cross country ski, run and bike together (with Sophie in a chariot). When she was nine weeks old we flew her into Sorcerer Lodge and she got to go skiing for the first time. Her dad carried her in a front baby carrier. We want her to be active and love the outdoors.” Soon the family is going to share an international flight so they can all be a part of Sophie’s uncle’s wedding, which is taking place in Japan.

“We are going to get to be a part of a traditional Japanese wedding. We are going to get dressed up in kimonos and I think it will be great for her to meet her aunt and uncle.” Speers, who works in the emergency services field, has taken time off of work to be with Sophie. “It has been a big change in my life. It is a change of pace for me. It has gone from fast paced where I worked a lot, to now, where my job is taking care of her. It has been really neat,” she said. “I grieve that previous life once in a while. I am still involved with search and rescue, but when the pager goes off and I know I don’t get to go on the helicopter this time, it makes me a little disappointed,” she said. “At the same time this is where I am at with her. It is great to see her grow and discover new things. I realize I have to invest some time in her.” She has also realized things about herself that she did not know before she became a mother. “I recognize how much more patience I have. I am typically not a patient person, but with her I am all good. For her I seem to have all the patience in the world,” she said. “There is a lot that is on mom when you are the one at home with her. You get the lion’s share of what has to be done.” Speers added that having help from Sophie’s father has also been important over the past six months. “He (Ian) comes home from working all day and takes the baby so I get to go out and exercise for a couple of hours,” she said. “I love seeing her with him. He always says he can’t believe how much he loves her. Both of us are like that. There have been times where we have different opinions on something but it is very important to keep the lines of communication open.” Speers said having a child has changed her perspective on having children. “It is funny now, but I didn’t think I wanted kids for the longest time. Now that I have become a breeder I want everyone to experience it. There is nothing anybody can tell you to prepare you for it. Now that I have experienced it, I really feel this is something people should do,” she said. “We are madly in love with this little one.”

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Close to $18,000 raised at annual Rotary Silent Auction The Rotary Club of Golden held its annual Silent Auction on May 4 at the Golden Civic Centre. (Pictured far left) Club members show their excitement at the end of the event, which raised close to $18,000 by the end of the day. Michele LaPointe and Darryl Crane/ Star Photo

SFU CED course set to come to Golden Ryan Watmough Golden Community Resources Society Thanks to Golden Community Resources Society (GCRS) and support from the Golden & District Community Foundation (GDCF), Simon Fraser University’s Community Economic Development (CED) certificate course is coming to Golden in early June. Golden will be hosting the first three courses of SFU’s CED certificate in a weeklong intensive summer studies. The three courses will include: Sustainability of People, Planet and Places, Loconomics: Introduction to Local Living Economies and Emerging Economic Theories & Practices. CED is a community-centered process that blends social and economic development to promote the economic, social, cultural and ecological well being of communities. CED encourages using local resources to create economic opportunities, and at the same time, improve social conditions in a sustainable way. Course instructors will include SFU’s newest addition, Michael Shuman, who is an economist, attorney, author, entrepreneur and “one of the world’s leading experts on community economics and the advantages of small-scale businesses in an era of globalization.” Connie Barlow, Executive Director of GCRS, is really excited to have to SFU come to Golden. “Our interest in bringing this course to Golden is not to inject a dozen potential economic development officers into our community. Our goal is to educate, empower and inspire the individuals in our community who are involved in work, volunteer projects and/ or initiatives that will help build a local living economy.” Over the last few years, a few

Ryan Watmough Golden Community Resources Society Golden residents have had to travel to outside of the area multiple times in order to get this information. Ryan Watmough, who completed the course in High River, AB over 8 months (and 8 trips) in 2010-11, believes that this bringing the course to makes it attainable for many more people. “Between the very generous bursary opportunities provided by the Community Foundation, sponsorship from the Columbia Valley Credit Union, the non profit rates offered by local accommodators and the condensed course format, these factors all add up to improved economic development opportunities for the entire Columbia Basin and its residents,” explained Watmough. Interest has been very high and translated into a high number of registrations. All of the $1,150 bursaries were awarded within days of the announcement, but locals and those outside of Golden & Area A still have access to some $1,000 and $800 bursaries, respectively, until they are all filled. Anyone interested in learning more about the program is encouraged to review the SFU CED website and those interested in registering should contact Ryan Watmough at nonprofits.gcrs@ gmail.com.

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A talented group of local musicians hit the stage in Golden Pictured left are some of the participants at a the Youth Music Festival that was held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Golden Silent Auction on May 4. The event gave young musicians the chance to perform. There was a three way tie for the 12 and under category. The 12 and under winners were Benjamin Gadd, Danika Keith and Neva Dalinghaus. The 13-18 year old winner was Keelan Dalinghaus. Each of the winners won $100 scholarships with two being donated at the last minute by an anonymous donor. Michele LaPointe/Star Photo

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Summer rocks with Cousin Harley Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Horse Culture has announced the first show in their Summer Kicks series. Cousin Harley, also known as Paul Pigat, will be opening the Spirit Square concert series on June 19. Bringing the same rockabilly swagger that he did during the Civic Centre grand opening at the end of 2011, Pigat will be returning to Golden with his band to crank up the energy. In many ways, it’s a mystery why Paul Pigar isn’t a household name yet. Maybe he’d be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn’t so darn good at so many different things. This unassuming Vancouver native has quietly compiled a list of credits that would be the envy of anyone in the music business. Whether he’s playing a searing solo to elevate the soaring vocals of a traditional gospel rave

up from The Sojourners, or flying in to support Jakob Dylan at a showcase in New York, Pigat’s singular dedication and peerless work ethic have earned him a growing respect within music’s inner circles. “Cousin Harley’s been my main project for 12 or 13 years now, and people think it’s easy to play rockabilly, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Everyone has to be on board fro the first note or it just doesn’t work,” he said. Cousin Harley released a brand new album last month entitled B’Hiki Bop, which is also their first all-instrumental recording. The 12 original tracks bring classic western swing, hotrod country, surf, psychobilly, lounge, and westcoast jump blues all together. The all-ages free concert in Spirit Square will kick off a summer of great music. Check back in the Golden Star to see more upcoming shows in the Summer Kicks series.

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Taking a look back at the medical side of history in Golden

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

I think some time we take for granted all the services that we have in our community and what it took to get some of them in place. The Golden Hospital was necessary for the community as the nearest Dr. worked for the CPR in Don-

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ald. Here is a bit of the story from the Golden Era(changed name to Golden Star) - December 16, 1893. Sir, Now that our hospital is open for the admission of patients, I beg to request that you will give me space to describe the building, and explain to the public the purposes of the Golden Hospital Society. A meeting was held on Aug 18th when the Golden members of the Hospital Committee were instructed to act as a Building Committee. The building was begun in August

from plans of Messrs. Child and Wilson, Calgary. It is a two story structure 34 X 40, finished outside with rustic siding suitably painted, and inside in hard plaster. The main entrance is into a wide hall, and on the right is the general ward, containing at present four beds but capable of holding six. Back of this ward is the dispensary, and adjoining this is the operating room, which is lighted by a large skylight, in addition to usual windows. On the left of the main hall is a reception room and dining room and back of it

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the kitchen which is fitted with a fine Gurney range. Upstairs we have a private ward, women’s ward, doctor’s room, matron’s room and fever ward. The last is completely isolated from the rest of the building, there being no communication except from outside. Food is taken upstairs by means of a lift from the kitchen. The whole building is heated by hot air, and this and the ventilation system are as perfect as can be had. In furnishing the committee have acted on the same ideas as in building and nothing but the beds has been purchased. This has been made possible by the very creditable action of the Golden merchants who have supplied everything at cost, as have the Saw Mill Co. It is said that even the contractor for the building has given his labor for nothing; I would not, however, be sure that this was intentional. Having thus a building, perfect in its equipment, the committee has recognized that the staff should be in keeping. On the advice of Dr. Dean, of the Medical

Faculty, and Dr. Roddick, Chief Surgeon of the Royal Victoria Hospital of Montreal, Dr. J. N. Taylor of Ottawa, a graduate of McGill University, and one of the first of his year, offered the position of Medical Superintendent and his services were fortunately secured.

The matron is lately from the Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, and is highly recommended by Drs. Richardson, Davie, Jones and Duncan of Victoria, BC Scale of Charges Tickets giving all privileges of the hospital, except private

ward, ten dollars per annum or six dollars for six months. Non subscribers $10 per week, medical attendance and private ward extra. Private ward ten dollars per week. Maternity ward two dollars per day. Yours, F.P. Armstrong

Parson Spring Fling almost here Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net After a successful inaugural event, the

Request for Quotations Winter Sand Supply (2013-2015) The Town of Golden invites quotations for the supply of winter sand for a three year term. Proposals must include cost allowances for all necessary materials, equipment, labour, supervision, and all other things necessary to supply the mixed product to the Town of Golden Public Works Yard by September 30th on an annual basis. The Public Works Yard is located at 1215 11th Avenue North in Golden. The RFQ document is available free of charge at Town Hall during regular business hours at 810 9th Ave South, Golden, BC. Proponents may also email ops@golden.ca to request an electronic version of the RFQ or download one from the Bids and Tenders section or our website, www.golden.ca. Sealed quotations clearly marked “Winter Sand Supply” will be received no later than May 15th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., local time, at Town Hall located at 810 S. 9th Avenue, PO Box 350, Golden, BC V0A 1H0. All general and technical inquiries may be directed to: Chris Cochran, Manager of Operations Phone: 250-344-2271/226 Fax: 250-344-6577 Email: ops@golden.ca

The above photo is of the original Golden Hospital to the left and the maternity hospital to the right. The original hospital had a veranda around the building that was screened and when the hospital was overcrowded they put patients out on the veranda. It was only 15 years before the hospital was so overcrowded that a solution was sought and the new “Maternity” or women’s hospital was built. Eventually the original hospital no longer suited the needs of the community and all the patients were cared for in the Women’s hospital. Photo courtesy of The Golden Museum

Parson Spring Fling is back for its second year on May 11. “The turnout last year was awesome. It basically allowed us to keep the hall open for another year,” said Trina Wolfenden, president of the Parson Hall Society, which puts the spring fling on. “It was a really good event for us.” The event brings people outdoors, to the area around the Parson Hall, and keeps them entertained with a market, barbecue, pony rides, and kids activities and crafts. “We’ve got a lot of entertainment, lots of singers will be there. We’ve got Travis and Larry Pickering, Infinite, a really good lineup of music,” said

Wolfenden. There will also be plenty of vendors in the market, including the usuals from the Golden Farmers’ Market, artisans, as well as several tables for both the community and private garage sales. If you’re in the mood for some shopping, there will be plenty to browse. And since the Spring Fling is the day before Mother’s Day, they will have a special activity set up for the kids. “We’re going to have a kid’s crafting table so that kids can make Mother’s Day presents,” said Wolfenden. Last year, the Spring Fling was an event to help garner some support for the Parson Hall, then

in danger of being closed down. Now the hall sees some regular users, including a church group, and exercise classes, and has also gotten an upgrade to its heating system. “It was such a good turnout last year, even though it was our first time. So we’re hoping that this year will be even better. And the more people that come, the more activities we’ll have the next year. So I think it has the potential to grow into something big,” said Wolfenden. The Spring Fling will be outside the Parson Hall on Highway 95 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday May 11 and will move inside the hall if it rains.

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An experience on water like no other at Alpine Rafting Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net As the weather warms up, the owners and staff at Alpine Rafting are getting ready for another season on the Kicking Horse River. The rafting company is owned by Jim and Val Pleyn. Jim started guiding on the Kicking Horse River in 1992 at the age of 18, and purchased Alpine Rafting 15 years ago. Val joined Alpine in 2002 and found her calling taking care of Alpine Rafting’s sales, marketing and branding. The building the company is now located in used to be an information centre in Golden, and sits next to the BC Visitors Centre. Val explained that rafting in Golden is amazing because the river has something for everyone. “There is a misconception about rafting. It is not only for experienced people. The Kicking Horse is not a tame river but on the flip side, we raft in Yoho National Park. We are the only operator in town that rafts in Yoho National Park,” she said. The float section in the park offers a gentle rafting trip that is perfect for most families according to Pleyn. “The company gives people the option to go for a gentle or gnarly ride down the river,” she said. “The main thing we market is that we have B.C. and Alberta’s biggest white water

thrills. The Kicking Horse has the biggest white water in western Canada. It is a world class river that is a 15 minute drive for us to get out to. It is very accessible to everyone and traces through a historical route,” she said. The company also enjoys catering to local people in the Golden area who want to give rafting a try. “We offer 50 per cent off for locals all summer long. We get a lot of locals out rafting, especially when they have friends coming from other places,” Val said. “I think the Kicking Horse River echoes Golden in a lot of ways. It has the rough and tumble side of it and also a gentle side.” One of the different tours the company now offers is catrafting. “Catrafting, simply put, is an inflatable raft with two pontoons. The pontoons are held together with an aluminum frame. The floor of a catraft is unique as it is made of mesh. This allows the waves to not only saturate the front and sides of the raft but also the floor. We have found it to be an ideal raft for the big waters of the Kicking Horse and a great compliment to our current fleet,” Val said. The easiest way to book catrafting is to book online. Catrafting runs from June 2 to August 18 and space is limited so it is recommended to book well in advance. For more information check out the Alpine Rafting website at www.aplinerafting.com

Alpine Rafting is preparing for a another busy season on the Kicking Horse River. Photo Submitted

Downtown Golden’s new aboriginal gift shop ready for grand opening Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Golden now has a place to go to find authentic aboriginal artwork and gifts, since Tribal Memories opened on 9th Avenue North. “I was here a couple years ago, went hiking up the mountains. I met a bunch of people here, and thought the people were really super. It’s a good, beautiful environment. I said that one day I would come back and open a store,” said Dakota Brant, who opened his store this past week. A member of the Six Nations in Brantford Ontario, Brant learned some traditional art forms from a very young age. “Everything in here I made myself, except for those prints,” he said. Tribal Memories carries carvings, paintings, peace pipes, beading, regalia, and so much more. Brant also does commissioned work, and has a few orders to the community already. But the store is about more than just the products. Brant cares a great deal about history, community, and education. “I’ve had some stores before, and usually in the summer, every hour we do a little demonstration inside the shop… The tourists usually love that,” he said. “I do a lot of workshops too. So people can come here and learn how to make dream catchers, moccasins, and that sort of thing.” He is also interested in bringing First Nations culture into Golden’s community events. “National Aboriginal Day is June 21, and they haven’t done anything here with it. It’s a really good location because you have the mountains and the spirits here… I think the community would really benefit to learn the culture and see what it’s all about,” he said. The store, located beside the Moon Cafe, is having its official grand opening on Saturday May 11, starting at 10 a.m. The Golden Taps and Rockwater Grill and Bar will be catering the event.

Dakota Brant stands in his new store, Tribal Memories in downtown Golden, full of aboriginal art work that he made himself. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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In Loving Memory

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The moment that you passed away Our hearts split in two, The one side filled with memories, The other died with you. We often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is heartache That never goes away. We hold you tightly within our hearts And there you will remain. Life has gone on without you But will never be the same. Always in our hearts

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Bill Crandall was born on May 9, 1917 in Ponoka, Alberta and passed away on April 30, 2013 in Golden, B.C., nine days before his 96th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his daughter, Charlene Olbort; and his son, Duane (Norma), all of Golden. He also leaves eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Mabel Crandall; all of his siblings, sisters Dorothy Tomlinson and Alma Noble and their spouses; brothers Roger, Leonard and Clifford Crandall and their spouses; one great-grandchild, three nieces, and one nephew. Bill was the fifth child in a family of six siblings who lost their father very early in life. Bill was only three years old. The depression of the 1930’s added to the family challenges in an era when there was little public assistance for a young widow with a large family. In 1928 his mother left Alberta and took her family to Walla Walla, Washington in the hope that they would be able to earn a living picking fruit. When that was not very successful they moved again in 1929, the beginning of the Great Depression, this time to Bellingham, again in search of better work opportunities. Bill was twelve years old when they moved to Bellingham and he stayed there until 1932 when he turned fifteen. At that young age he made what turned out to be a pivotal decision in his life when he returned to Alberta to work for his uncle Marcus. In addition to providing employment, Marcus and his family also welcomed Bill into their home. Marcus’s family seemed more like brothers and sisters than cousins to Bill. Marcus also helped Bill get his start in farming. He started farming on rented land and went on to a life of farming and home construction in Ponoka, logging and sawmilling in Invermere and Golden, and land development in Golden. Wedding bells rang for Bill and Barbara (Ogilvie) in 1941 and they joyfully celebrated seventy- one wedding anniversaries. Bill was a long-standing member of the Seventh-day Adventist church and a charter member of the Golden church. Music was a very special part of Bill’s family of siblings and he played the banjo most of his life, adding the violin in recent years. His brothers and sisters all had musical talents and Bill benefited from their abilities and experience. During the 1960‘s and ‘70‘s Bill and Barb developed friendships with many cherished friends in Invermere, and a highlight of their visiting was often playing and singing together. In Golden over the last twenty-five years or so he participated in the Golden Seniors Orchestra. He played with the group as recently as March 21st at Durand Manor in Golden. Funeral services for Bill were held at the Golden Seniors Centre on May 6 at 1:30 pm. Pastor Frank Johnson officiated and Hindman-Bowers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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For rent: $600/mth, 1 bedroom cabin full furnished, all ult incld, no pets. Call Columbia Valley Credit Union 344-2282 ask for Lorne.

S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units. 250-344-3104.

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Newly Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 Bdr. Suite lrg. kitchen & dining, private laundry, cable TV, wireless internet, util incl. Quiet downtown neighbourhood. Avail June 1. N/S. $900/mo. 250-344-5229.

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! 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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$30/yd delivered in Golden area. Pick up at the yard - $25/yd, we load you. Also mature fine mulch & forest wood chippings. Call John 439-9798 days, 344-2160 evenings. Samples available.

Utility trailers for sale. 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; call 250-344-5064.

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Acting Director, Communications CBT is seeking an Acting Director, Communications to direct all matters related to communications and public affairs activities throughout the organization. With a department staff who are very competent in the technical areas of communications and public relations, the emphasis in this position will be on identifying, managing and resolving communication issues as well as providing managerial oversight and supervision to communications staff. CBT will therefore be willing to consider a broader, more generalist range of management experience in making a selection for this position. This is a 1215 month term executive management position reporting to the CEO, and is based in Castlegar. Please visit www.cbt.org/careers for more information. %FBEMJOF .BZ OPPO 15 XXX DCU PSH t

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REDBURN TIMBERWORKS is having a liquidation sale on a wide variety of building supplies. Rough sawn timber, framing lumber, siding and roofing materials all on moving sales prices. Call 344-1217 for info. 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.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Open Houses Real Estate For Sale By Owner 3 or 4 Bdrm, 1140sqft, 1.5 baths, walking distance from town, large fenced yard, 3 season sun rm, asking $265K. Ph 250-344-6445 CHIMNEY Lake waterfront near Williams Lake in the Cariboo. 3BR with geothermal and rental cabin. Propertyguys.com # 702896 (250)305-6627 $499,000

Gorgeous 4 Bdrm mobile home, new windows, new flooring in 3 bdrms & hall, lg laundry rm, lg living rm, eat in kitchen, lots of storage, fenced yard. Call April @ 344-2972 or Dale @ 439-7844 REDUCED - 4 bdrm 2.5 bath house mins from town on 25 acres. $378,900. 250-3447019. bchomesforsale.com. Agents welcome!

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Bolico Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1421 Frontage Rd, Trans Can Hwy, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H2 Hwy 1, 1020 Trans Can Hwy Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0

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Administrative/Finance Services Clerk (Casual) We need 2 Administrative/Finance Services Clerks to be available on an on-call basis for regular staff relief in our Corporate Services and Finance Departments. You need to be reasonably available to be both scheduled and available on-call to back up staff on leave, training, to assist in special projects, or during busy times of the year. A wide range of duties are applicable depending upon the department requiring relief, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never going to be bored! The Corporate Services Department needs you for front desk and reception activities, public information and referral, general office administration and operations, front desk accounting and receipting, basic records administration, data processing for corporate programs, licensing and program registrations, and other clerical duties as required. The Finance Department needs you to assist in the billing and collection of utility and property tax revenues, recording and balancing other daily cash receipts, preparing bank deposits, and processing invoices and payables. Duties required by both departments will include a sharing of reception and other public interface requirements including answering and directing phone, email, and counter calls. We will choose our candidates with a focus on one person having strengths for Corporate Services and the other for Finance. You must have completed Grade 12 supplemented by courses in stenography, typing, finance accounting, or business report writing and supported by at least 2 years of recent clerical experience in an administrative support role. You also must have a working knowledge of current Microsoft Office programs and experience working with legal documents. General professionalism, communication skills, and an ability to create correspondence are also required. These casual positions are within the CUPE Local 2309 bargaining unit paid at $25.24 per hour. A job description is available at Town Hall, on our website at www.golden.ca and our facebook page. Applications may be delivered by post, fax, hand, or electronically, and will be received until 4:00 pm (Mountain Time) Friday, May 10th, 2013 by: Jon Wilsgard, Chief Administrative Officer Town Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 810 9th Avenue South, P.O. Box 350, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Fax: (250) 344-6577, E-mail: cao@golden.ca Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted We reserve the right to collect both direct and indirect information about any applicant selected for an interview.

OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY MAY 11, 1-3pm, 1424 20 A St S, Cranbrook. Property Guys Listing #266281. $394,500.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bdrm mobile home at Nicholson. Pets welcome. 250-344-8551. 4 Bdr, 2 Bath, spacious apt downtown, quiet, newly renovated, screened deck, garage, large yard, N/S. Avail June 1. $1100 + util. 1-800-506-7177

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FOR RENT In the Blaeberry 2 Bdr Apt $800/month -Avail. March 1 -Fully furnished -Utilities Included -Satellite TV & Internet -DD ($300)&References required - No Pets Phone 250-344-7299 Please leave message if no answer

Great Value, Great Landlord; 2 bdrm, 2 bath newer condo, Lake Windermere Pointe, $1075/mo power utility. No pets & non smokers. Outdoor pool, 2 hot tubs, exercise room. 2 min walk to beach in Invermere. 1 underground parking stall & locked storage unit in parking garage. . References reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Email sandi@goodmenroofing.com or call 1-403-888-5318. LARGE newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 & 2 bdrm apt., NS, no pets, no parties, laundry facil. Walking distance to all amen., DD req. $750. (1-250)344-0780 Radium 2 bdrm, 2 bath, semi furnished, 2nd floor unit, 6 appl, fireplace, propane bbq hookup with bbq. Secure underground parking with storage. N/S, pets negotiable. $900/mth incl. util. Avail June 1st. Deposit and references required. Pictures on Kijiji ad ID 476565958 Call Susan at 250-422-3510. ROSEWOOD Apts. 1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College. Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water. Laundry facilities & security entrance. Avail immd. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250344-8113 Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113. Two Bdr apt available now. Non smoking. Age 55+ apartment building. Call Laura 250-344-6233.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. Internet available. 250-344-8429, or 344-0604. FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

Commercial/ Industrial Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710

Cottages / Cabins Cabin for Rent Cozy, quiet 2 bdrm cabin. 10 mins west of town. Partially furnished. No pets, N/S. $650/mo., Sat TV and internet incl. Util. extra. Call 250-344-7008.

PET friendly 2 bedroom suite. 15 mins south on Campbell Rd. 1400sq/ft, W/D. $850/month includes utilities and internet. 250-348-2500

Townhouses 3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fireplace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.

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Homes for Rent 2 Bdr House for rent, across from Overwaitea, avail.immdly. References required. No pets. No parties. NS. Please call 250-344-6200. 2 bdrm house in town. Very nice. Quiet neighbourhood. Close to all amenities. Avail immdly. 250-344-5450. 2 bdrm mobile home just west of Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Laundry and wood heat. Avail May 1st $800/mth call Troy 250-3441340. 2 bdr suite. N/S, no parties, no pets. Avail Apr 1. Sat. tv, utls, all incl. $1000/mth. 250-4391055. 403-497-9303. 2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710. 3 Bdr house (Av. May1) 1116 12 St. Appliances incl., references required. No Pets, No Parties. W/D. 250-344-5626

3 bdrm 1100sq/ft, woodstove, washer/dryer, deck w/ great view, shed & shop. $1100/mnth + utls. Avial May 1st. 250-344-8990. 4 bdrm house for rent. New, nice, and clean. Avail. May 1st. Long term prefd, sat. inld refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250-439-1055. 5 bdrm 2.5 bath house for rent $1000/month utls incld. 250344-5648. 2 Bdr house in Nicholson. Yard, woodstove, no parties, N/S, no pets. $900/mth. 250 344-5772 or 344-0553. 3 bdrm house in Golden. Very nice neighbourhood, close to schools and parks. Hardwood floors, lg kitchen, bright livingroom and full basement. Big backyard, lots of trees, garden, storage shed & parking. No pets, 1 yr lease req. $1100/mo. Call 250-344-0316.

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Auto Services Free car and scrap pick up (within town limits). No tires? No problem! Call Columbia Towing 250-344-6690. Old vehicles lying around? FREE VEHICLE REMOVAL Need Parts? Over 150 cars Call Rod 250-344-6921 or 250-272-6416.

Motorcycles Motorcycle for sale, 2003 Honda Rebel 250cc, the best street bike for learning. $2500 OBO. 10,000 kms. 250-3446517 or 250-271-1744.

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Rooms for Rent Room in house. W/D, cable, wireless internet. Two blocks from all amenities. $450 all inclusive. Summer rate. Call 250-290-0110

Shared Accommodation 2 bdrms, in town, clean, furnished, W/D, yard/garden, wifi, dog ok. $425/$475 all in + DD. May 1st, 250-344-0530 BLAEBERRY Valley, 2 rooms available for rent in a 3 bdrm house $450 ea/mnth + DD. Incl. heat, hydro & wifi. W/D Owner lives in Calgary and only stays at house some weekends. Renovated open concept home, Great views, large yard, fire pit, huge storage shed. Pet friendly. Avail. immediately. 403.850.7588 Shared Accommodation in Golden. $500 incl util. Close to College. 1248 Alexander Dr. 403-820-0785.

For Sale: 2003 Bonair 24 1/2 foot 5th wheel trailer with truck, 200 GMC 3/4 ton only 7500km. Or, trailer with hitch. Phone 250-344-5669.

Trucks & Vans 1992 Ford F150 4x4 extended cab fully loaded 202,000kms. Good condition, 2 sets of tires, $800 250-344-5958.

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Golden Mayor Christina Benty joined 67 other mayors from around the province of British Columbia at the 3rd BC Mayors’ Caucus that was held from April 29 and 30 in Prince George.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. ‡ Until May 31, 2013, receive $500/ $750/$1,000 /$1,250/$1,500 /$2,000 /$2,500/ $3,500/ $3,750 /$4,500 /$5,500 /$6,000/ $7,750/ $8,000 / $8,250/ $8,750/ $9,250 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Focus BEV, Edge SE, Escape 1.6L (excluding S)/ Focus (excluding S and BEV)/ Flex SE, Explorer (excluding Base), /Escape 2.0L (excluding S)/ Flex (excluding SE)/ Fiesta S, F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/Mustang V6 Coupe (Value Leader), Taurus SE, Edge AWD (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab 4x2 XL (Value Leader)/Fiesta (excluding S)/Edge FWD (excluding SE)/ Mustang V6 Premium, Expedition / Mustang GT, Taurus (excluding SE)/ F-250 to F-450 Gas (excluding Chassis Cab) / F-150 Regular Cab non-5.0L 4x2 (excluding XL) and 4x4/ F-250 to F-450 Diesel (excluding Chassis Cab) / F-150 Regular Cab 5.0L 4x2 (excluding XL) and 4x4 / F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non- 5.0L/ F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ±Until May 31, 2013, lease a new 2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine and get 3.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 48 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $28,999/$30,999 at 3.99% APR for up to 48 months with $0 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $386/$402, total lease obligation is $18,528/$19,296 and optional buyout is $13,906/$15,408. Offer includes Manufacturer Rebate of $9,250. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. 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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 The Golden Star

A special presentation highlights Naturopathic Medicine Week Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel Submitted Naturopathic Medicine Week in Canada is May 6 to 12, 2013. Across the country, members of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) will be hosting events that will provide new insights into their unique, natural approaches to health. As part of Naturopathic Medicine Week, Aqua

Vitalis Naturopathic Clinic is pleased to present Growing Good Health: How to Create an Herbal Tea Garden, a seminar and demonstration with Dr. Erika BuckleyStrobel, ND, taking place on Friday May 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the side garden of the clinic. Dr. Buckley-Strobel is a naturopathic doctor and the owner of Aqua Vitalis Naturopathic Clinic. She has actively participated in past Naturopathic Medicine Week events through her former clinic in Whitby, On., and is now enthusiastic to bring this

event to Golden. “This event is a great opportunity to focus on community health and wellness. The goal is to give people a chance to connect with each other, the environment and learn something about health at the same time,” she said. People attending Growing Good Health will have a chance to speak with Buckley-Strobel after the event and ask any questions they may have about the benefits of naturopathic medical care.

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION Remember to Vote. Tuesday, May 14 is General Voting Day. Bring Identification Under the Election Act, voters must prove their identity and residential address in order to receive a ballot or register to vote in conjunction with voting in a provincial general election or by-election. Voters may present identification, or use a process known as vouching. Some acceptable types of identification and information on the vouching process are found below.

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This card tells you where you can vote in the 2013 Provincial General Election. Take it with you when you go vote. If you do not have this card, visit the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca, or call 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

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App for iPhones and Download our iPads to find a voting location near you. BC Has More Ways to Vote All voters can: Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca. Vote at advance voting Voters can attend any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible. Vote on General Voting Day Voters can attend any general voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), Tuesday, May 14, 2013. How to Vote • Choose only one candidate. • Mark your ballot with an or

Who Can Vote? You can vote if you are: • 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 on General Voting Day (May 14, 2013) • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months You can Register When You Vote If you aren’t already registered, you can register when you vote. You will need identification that proves both your identity and current residential address.

Option 1 A single document issued by the Government of BC or Canada that contains the voter’s name, photograph and residential address, such as a BC driver’s licence, BC Identification Card (BCID), or BC Services Card. Option 2 A Certificate of Indian Status as issued by the Government of Canada. Option 3 Two documents that together show the voter’s name and residential address. Both documents must show the voter’s name. At least one of the documents must also contain the voter’s residential address. Please note: Digital or electronic documents (e.g. e-bills) are acceptable. Hand-written information on a document, photocopies or electronic scans/photos of a paper document are not acceptable. The following are examples of the document types authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer for the purposes of voter identification (the list of documents is illustrative, not exhaustive). Other specific documents (not listed below) may be authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer. For questions about the acceptability of a specific document, please contact Elections BC. Government-issue identity document Examples: healthcare card, birth certificate, Social Insurance Card, passport, citizenship document/certificate, Old Age Security Identification Card, Canadian Forces identification, Firearm Acquisition Certificate, firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence, Veterans Affairs Canada Health Care Identification Card, Correctional Service Canada Offender Identification Card.

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Provincial Where to Vote card Bank/credit card or statement Residential lease/mortgage statement Insurance statement Public transportation pass Utility bill Membership card Hospital bracelet/document Prescription medication container Attestation of residence Personal cheque (printed by bank)

Option 4 Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who has identification, or a direct family member or someone who has legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter. Future Voters Elections BC encourages you to bring your children with you when you vote. Show tomorrow’s voters how our electoral process works. Any Questions? For more information visit Elections BC’s website at elections.bc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683.

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Get our App for iPhones and iPads to find the closest voting place and for information you need to vote. Or, contact your district electoral office. Columbia River-Revelstoke 423 9th Ave N Golden, BC (250) 344-3400 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 8 - 11 and May 14 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Other government-issue document Examples: property tax assessment, income tax assessment notice, government cheque, government cheque stub, statement of employment insurance benefits paid, Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement, statement of Canada Pension Plan benefits, statement of Old Age Security. School/college/university-issue document Examples: admissions letter, report card, transcript, residence acceptance/confirmation, tuition/fees statement, student card.

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The Golden Star Wednesday, May 8, 2013

B.C. gets a new area code

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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net British Columbia has three new digits. In response to the increasing demand for new phone numbers in B.C., The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CTRC) is adding a new area code to all of B.C. Beginning June 1 the new area code, 236, will ensure B.C. residents and businesses continue

to have enough phone numbers. Individuals do not need to change their existing phone number, and in areas where there is still a sufficient supply of 604, 778 and 250 numbers, they will continue to be given out as long as they are available. Where they are no longer available, or where a customer chooses, after June 1, people and businesses receiving a new phone number may get one with the 236 area code. The geographic boundaries that govern

long distance calling will not be affected. To ensure a seamless transition to adding the new area code, businesses are encouraged to begin making any necessary changes right away by reprogramming communications systems and equipment. For example, businesses that restrict long distance calls will need to reprogram their equipment to accept the 236 area code as local. Residential customers will not need to make any changes to their equipment.

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION Get ready to vote. Identification Rules for Voting Voters must prove their identity and current residential address to get a ballot or register to vote at the time of voting. Any one of the following pieces of identification is acceptable:

In the 40 th Provincial General Election, British Columbia’s voters will vote for their Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. BC Has More Ways to Vote All voters can:

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Vote in any district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on General Voting Day, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Vote by Mail You can ask for a Vote by Mail package from your district electoral office or through the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca

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Get our App for iPhones and iPads to find the closest voting place and for information you need to vote.

BC drivers licence BC identification card BC Services Card Certificate of Indian Status

Any Questions? For further information visit Elections BC’s website at elections.bc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-661-8683.

If you don’t have any of the above, bring two documents that together prove your identity and current residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC.

Vote at advance voting Voters can attend any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time), Wednesday, May 8 through Saturday, May 11. All advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible.

Or, contact your district electoral office. Hours of operation Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Voters without identification can be vouched for by a voter in their electoral district who has identification, or by a direct family member, or by someone who has legal authority to make personal care decisions for the voter.

Vote on General Voting Day Voters can attend any general voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Columbia River-Revelstoke for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Columbia River-Revelstoke Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

Financial Agent:

Doug Clovechok BC Liberal Party

Kirsha Campbell PO Box 2697, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Official Agent:

Norm Macdonald BC NDP

Glen Ewan PO Box 429, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0

Earl Olsen BC Conservative Party

Joan Olsen 531 30 Ave NE, Calgary, BC, T2E 2E5

Laurel Ralston Green Party of BC

William Green 716 5th Ave, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2T4

Glen Ewan PO Box 429, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0

General Voting Places:

Advance Voting Places:

District Electoral Offices: 423 9th Ave N Golden, BC (250) 344-3400

Brisco Comm Hall 2808 95 Hwy, Brisco, BC

Fort Steele Visitor Centre 9851 93/95 Hwy, Fort Steele, BC

Radium Senior’s Hall 4863 Stanley St, Radium Hot Springs, BC

Invermere Comm Hall 709 10th St, Invermere, BC

Canal Flats Civic Centre 8911 Dunn St, Canal Flats, BC

Invermere Comm Hall 709 10th St, Invermere, BC

Resker Hall 660 306th St, Kimberley, BC

Kimberley Centennial Centre 100 4th Ave, Kimberley, BC

Edgewater Legion Hall 4858 Cordillera Ave, Edgewater, BC

Kimberley Centennial Centre 100 4th Ave, Kimberley, BC

Revelstoke Comm Centre 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke, BC

Mt. 7 Rec Plex 1310 9th St S, Golden, BC

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Field Comm Centre 315 Stephen Ave, Field, BC

Mt. 7 Rec Plex 1310 9th St S, Golden, BC

Springbrook Motel Resort & Campground 4527 93/95 Hwy, Skookumchuck, BC

Revelstoke Comm Centre 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke, BC

Nicholson Fire Hall 801 95 Hwy, Nicholson, BC

Wasa Comm Hall School House Rd, Wasa, BC

Parson’s Kids Club 3437 Parson Frontage Rd, Parson, BC

Windermere Comm Hall 4726 North St, Windermere, BC

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