Rossland News, October 31, 2013

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A new ‘brand’ of Rossland developed TIMOTHY SCHAFER Rossland News

The city has been branded.

Five councilors agreed on the design for a new city watermark—or logo—that

will identify the city moving forward.

Using design choices created by graphic designer Shelley Ackerman, council had pushed for a simpler design, one that would be more recognizable

and still contain some of the graphic elements representative of the modern Rossland.

Tourism Rossland received a grant from Kootenay Rockies Tourism for the project.

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For years there has been frequent mention in the media that tourism is an important part of B.C.’s provincial economy; big dollars, big business. What perhaps hasn’t been as obvious is how much of those tourist dollars that come in to B.C. are generated in the Kootenays.

The Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT) Industry Conference and General Meeting was held at the Prestige Mountain Resort in Rossland Wednesday, and the newly appointed CEO of the organization, Kathy Cooper, was in town to tell assembled tourism partners that the contribution of our region is considerable.

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Horoscope For the Week with Michael O’Connor inside the West Kootenay Advertiser

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Rossland’s Red Mountain Resort and Nelson’s Whitewater Resort were the big winners at the KooYour Horoscope For the Week tenay Rockies Tourism awards, hosted in Rossland on Wednesday at the Prestige Mountain Resort, takingO’Connor homeinside the award for the best marketing campaign of the year. The two ski hills—represented with Michael byKootenay Fran Richards, the West Advertiser (left) and Eric Kalacis (second from left)—Tourism Rossland’s Deanne Steven, and Kootenay Lake Tourism’s Dianna Ducs (right) helped spear head an online campaign to win best ski town in North America last year in Powder magazine’s Ski Town Throwdown.

The segregation between Rossland and the rest of the world will continue at the Greater Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

The Trail-based facility won’t be getting rid of its two-tiered payment system, according to a recommendation in the Silver City’s newly released 10-year recreation plan.

Called the Trail Parks and Recreation Plan, the plan still supports keeping the Trail Resident Program (TRP).

After regional funding for recreation was dissolved in 2008, Rosslanders have been required to pay twice as much as anyone else—no matter what locale—to use Trail’s recreation facilities.

Rosslanders can buy into the TRP, however, they are charged $1,000 to use facilities at a family rate for one year—twice the amount for anyone else.

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Arts and culture UPCOMING your rossland events Calendar

Nordic ski swap • The Black Jack Nordic Ski Swap is this Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Prestige Hotel (downtown Rossland).

Come and join in and get yourself organized for another great winter. The snow is coming and you’ll need some gear to ski on it.

This is a great opportunity to trade used gear in and make a little money, find some treasures, outfit your kids, get your skis waxed, buy your ski pass, and you can also register for cross country ski lessons for kids ages 4-11.

This is an excellent time to learn more about Black Jack and get involved. Gear will be accepted from 8:30-10:30 a.m., the swap and registration begin at 11 a.m.

The event will wrap up around 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2 • AUTUMN COMMUNITY SUPPER, Rossland United Church, (the church with the big red roof) Saturday, Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m.

Adults $15, children $10, under six free. Turkey and a variety of new dishes. Some gluten-free and dairy-free.

Monday, Nov. 8 • WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Monday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m., Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. Guest: Lesley Anderton will show her slides from her trip to Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut. For info, call 250-368-9827 or 250-365-6276.

Saturday, Nov. 9 • The Spirit of Red Society’s Snow Dance takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Spirit of Red Society has organized the fun event for a few years to appease the snow god, Ullr, therefore ensuring a good ski season. The society has managed to secure the award winning band Shred Kelly for the Snow Dance on Saturday, Nov. 9 (8 p.m.) at the Miners’ Union Hall. “As Ullr will be watching it is imperative we have a full house,” said Worsfold.

Tickets are $20 and are available at The Grind or Mountain Town Properties.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 • AGM The Rossland Winter Carnival committee is holding its AGM on Nov. 12 at 2665 Columbia St. at 6:30 p.m. The public and any one interested in bringing forth new events, volunteering or general enquiries is invited to attend. For more information contact Richard Reid at 250-362-5687.

Nov. 13-17 • FILM FEST Rossland Mountain Film Fest, Nov. 13-17. “The Biggest Little Film Fest in Canada” AKA: The Rossland Mountain Film Festival is a four-day event that takes place in Canada’s Alpine City. Last year’s Festival showed over 30 hours of film from extreme sport to documentary and was attended by approximately 1100 people. Check out their website at; www.rosslandfilmfest. com for more information.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 • AGM As required by society rules, this is notice of the Friends of the the Rossland Range annual general meeting to be held on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Miners’ Union Hall. You must have been a member of FORRS for 30 days before the meeting in order to vote or run for office. This is a key meeting for FORRS, so make sure you are included.

Cubs registration • 2nd Rossland Scouting returns for another year, ongoing registration accepted. All meetings take place at 2nd Rossland Scout Hall, next to Jubilee Field. Beaver Scouts 5-7 year olds, Mondays 3-4 p.m.; Cub Scouts 8-10 year olds, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m.; Scouts 11-14 year olds, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.; all programs are open to boys and girls. Youth are welcome to come check it out with no obligation. For more information contact Tom Leask, group commissioner at 362-7118 td.leask@telus.net.

Ski Registration • CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Bunnies and Jack Rabbits.

This is a cross country ski program for children ages four-12 years. The objective of the program is for children to learn basic cross-country ski skills - both classic and skating. The program is designed to help children develop confidence and to provide children with an opportunity to ski and socialize with their ski-friends.

Register at www.skiblackjack.ca.

• RED MOUNTAIN RACERS Red Mountain racers and Nancy Green Ski League are gearing up for fall training and winter registration. So you think you can ski? Skier Development programs available for all ages starting at five years and up. Contact Phil Patterson at 250-362-9132 or at www.redmountainracers.com.

Tell your community what’s happening. Send photos, stories, event listings, upcoming activities and regular group meetings to editor@rosslandnews.com or submit your listing on our website www.rosslandnews.

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Strumbellas set to rock the rafters in Nov. 7 concert STAFF Rossland News

This past year The Strumbellas journeyed to Bear Creek Studio to record their follow up album—We Still Move On Dance Floors—with Grammy nominated producer Ryan Hadlock.

Out on Oct. 22 with Six Shooter Records, the sophomore album has all the heart, gumption, passion and themes of life, love and death that

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Where: Rafter’s Pub When: Thursday, Nov. 7 Online: Their new video for the song End of an Era has over 85,000 views: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gmy6c925s&feature=youtu.be.

garnered them a Juno nomination for their debut album.

However this album delves deep-

Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival This year’s event includes five days of exciting programming, including the Teck Mountain Gala and Silent Art Auction on Friday, Nov. 15 at the Prestige Mountain Resort.

Proceeds from this year’s silent art auction will go to the Rossland Food Bank. The festival runs from Nov. 13-17 at a variety of Rossland locations.

Artists are invited to contribute their work to the Silent Art Auction. Artwork will be on display during the gala event and available for bidding throughout

er with more soul, an evolving sound and energy discovered throughout the rollercoaster ride they have experienced along the way.

The band will play the continent’s best ski pub in Rafter’s Pub on Thursday, Nov. 7.

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the evening.

The auction is a powerful showcase of the bounty of local talent in our region and is a great opportunity for local creatives to share their work and contribute to a great cause.

Artists and their work will be featured on the festival’s website and social media. For more information, please contact Mike Greene at canadianmike@gmail.com or 250-231-5763.

Learn more about the Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival at http://rosslandmountainfilmfestival.weebly.com/

Kootenay-wide writing competition opens ChriSTine niChol Special to the Rossland News

The gauntlet is down for this year ’s Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC).

Since its beginning as a small competition for Nelson writers, it has expanded to cover the entire Kootenay Boundary region, and offers the winners substantial cash prizes.

For adults, there are three writing categories—fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry—with cash prizes for the first and second place entries in each category.

For youth, there are two age divisions (12-14, and 15-18 years old) with cash prizes for the first, second and third place winners.

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panel of writing professionals who will provide feedback and suggestions on the winning work. All the winning entries will be published in the KLC Anthology for 2013.

This year’s theme for older youth (15-18 years old) and adults is Refuge. Writers have the freedom to interpret the theme in any way they like, and approach it through any of the genre categories.

Younger writers (ages 12-14) have a different challenge, and must incorporate a small selection of keywords into their work to qualify.

Detailed rules are available on the KLC website (www.kootenaylitcomp.com).

The deadline for submission for this year’s competition is Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 and the gala celebration to announce the winners will

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be March 14.

The KLC committee hosts other writing related events in the region over the course of the year. In the spring of 2014, the second annual Spring Scribble weekend workshop for young writers will be held in Cranbrook.

Details about upcoming events will be available on the KLC website.

The Literary Competition committee has made the 2012 Anthology available for free as an ebook through the KLC website.

Printed copies are also available to order.

Questions about the competition can be emailed through the website (www.kootenaylitcomp.com), or directed to Morty Mint at 250-3527844.

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On the trail of Joe Hill in the making: Historian visits Rossland to film mini documentary on one of the city’s more famous residents: Joe Hill yolanda ridge Rossland News

“Don’t waste time, organize!”

Those were the famous last words of Joe Hill – spoken the night before his execution by firing squad in 1915 for a murder he was never proven guilty of committing.

Almost 100 years later, the legend of this Swedish American union organizer remains strong, thanks in part to the circumstances surrounding his death. But Joe Hill made a lot of noise when he was alive also—particularly in the form of music— and his name has become immortalized in folk songs that are still popular on the picket lines.

Joe Hill is a name that has not been forgotten in Rossland either; mainly because of the Joe Hill Coffeehouse which honours the songwriter with its monthly line up of local artists.

But history does not have such a good memory and the detail surrounding Joe Hill’s time in B.C. are obscure. It is

known only that he attended a railroad construction crew strike sometime during his travels across North America as a member of the Industrial Workers of the World.

Whether the wobbly protester actually did visit Rossland is a mystery that has long captured the attention of Kootenay native, Ron Verzuh, who visited the golden city earlier this month from his current home in Eugene, Oregon, to film the mini-documentary Joe Hill’s Secret Canadian Hideout.

Working at Cominco in the 1960s, Verzuh often heard rumours about Joe Hill being at the Rossland Miners’ Union Hall. Now a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University, Verzuh is interested in exploring the hidden corners of history, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, and Joe Hill’s presence in B.C. is one of those corners.

Appearing before the camera was Rosa Jordon, who covers Joe Hill and the Miner’s Hall in her book Rossland: The First 100 years, and Doug Jones, the retired president of Steel Local 480 in Trail.

In addition to conducting interviews, Verzuh toured the Miner’s Union Hall “in search of Joe Hill or at least the possibility that he might have been there” and attended the Joe Hill Coffeehouse on Oct. 20 along with Les Carter and Marti Daniel who recorded a modified version of I Dreamed I Saw Joe Hill Last Night for use as part of the video soundtrack.

From the full day of shooting—supplemented by archival photographs and historical film footage—Verzuh hopes to produce a five-minute mini documentary that can be easily accessible on social media and through his web site (www.ronverzuh. ca).

Funded in part by the Vancouver and District Labour Council, Verzuh expects the documentary will used to initiate discussions about labour history at union events and education workshops.

“It’s meant to be a positive story about a fascinating element of the local past that will resonate with trade union audiences everywhere,” said Verzuh who

Main: Les Carter and Daniel sing Joe Hill at a recent Joe Hill Coffeehouse at the Miners Union Hall.

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envisions multiple potential purposes for the film.

“If this video inspires just a handful of people to stand up for their rights and work for social justice in the world then it will have had the desired impact.”

In addition to satisfying Verzuh’s historical curiosity, Rossland performed well as Joe Hill landmark.

“The town is a gold nugget of history that retains powerful images of the past,” said Verzuh.

“I hope this short video will reflect that… and make Rossland even prouder of its incredibly vibrant labour heritage.”

A black bear was also on hand, roaming down the main street toward the Miner’s Hall, to welcome Verzuh and his videographer to Rossland. “I may have to credit him or her with a guest appearance.”

IN BRIEF Atamanenko retires After three terms in office, NDP MP Alex Atamanenko announced that he will not be running in the next election.

“I’ve been proud to serve the people of BC Southern Interior,” said Atamanenko. “As I look ahead to retirement in two years, I’d like to thank my constituents for electing me to represent their interests in Ottawa.“

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Cola and Merla are two very sweet spayed sisters who came into the shelter on October 3, 2013. Their previous owner lost their housing, so the girls came to us to find their forever home. While they are very similar physically, both girls being short haired black cats, their personalities are very different.

Cola is a sweet, quiet girl who generally lets her sister take the limelight.

She likes to sit in her bed and watch the world move about. Once she sees the situation, she loves to be pet. Merla is also very sweet, but tends to be more outgoing and personable right away, compared to her sister. You can always find her at the front of her kennel, waiting to greet you and get some affection.

Considering that the girls are so close, we would love to see them go together, so we are offering a buy one get the other half off deal, exclusively to them. If you would like to come and meet the girls, please contact the Trail BC SPCA at 250-368-5910 or trail@spca.bc.ca

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Pet Of The Week Sponsor Atamanenko has served the people of BC Southern Interior since his election in 2006.

Atamanenko won the riding in the 2006 federal election, after it was reported that Conservative candidate Derek Zeisman faced federal customs charges. In the October 2008 election, Atamanenko won the riding again. He successfully retained his seat in 2011, gaining 50.9 per cent of valid ballots

cast in his riding.

In that time, he has held several critic portfolios, including Food Security, Rural Affairs and Agriculture.

“I’d like to thank Alex for his contributions to our caucus and our movement,” said NDP Leader Tom Mulcair.

“He has been a great representative for BC Southern Interior.”

The next election is expected in 2015.

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IN BRIEF Buy local, go green The BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association is receiving $100,000 in Buy Local program funding to help British Columbians identify local, greenhouse-grown cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce and eggplants and the benefits of supporting B.C. growers.

The association is preparing to launch a Spring 2014 campaign to increase consumer awareness about the quality, range and flavours of their products. B.C.’s greenhouse vegetables are grown in Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan, and are available almost year-round. B.C. Buy Local program: www.gov.bc.ca/agri/buylocal.html.

SD20 looks to settle with CUPE As the mid-December deadline for reaching settlements between school districts and its non-teaching Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) support staff looms large, many districts in the province have yet to come to terms with the budget adjustments necessary to fund the wage increase.

A recent media release by CUPE reports that only eight of B.C’s 60 local school districts have reached agreements with the union.

Darrel Ganzert, chair of School District 20, feels that the local discussions are on track for the short and the longer term to be able to cover the costs of the agreement negotiated by the provincial government with CUPE. “We’ve been able to find a modest surplus that we could dig into for this year,” said Ganzert.

“For the future we will be able to submit a budget that meets government requirements.”

SD 20 was required to find over $130,000 in savings for the current year and almost $250,000 per year for the remainder of the contract to cover the 3.5 per cent raise agreed to by the province. School districts were required to have the current year’s increase funded by Oct. 15 with negotiations for the remainder of the contract to be completed in December.

The Provincial Framework Agreement negotiated by the B.C. Government and education workers provides for a 1 per cent wage increase on July 1, 2012 (retroactive), 2 per cent on Feb. 1, 2014, and 0.5 per cent on May 1, 2014.

The agreement covers school district employees working in custodial, clerical, maintenance, and education assistant staff represents 85,000 employees in the province.

Anti-smart meter forum The West Kootenay Coalition to Stop Smart Meters is having a public forum on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Trail Cominco gymnasium at 7 p.m.

This forum is to educate and inform all customers of FortisBC service area on the hazards of wireless smart meters. Guest speakers Jerry Flynn and Susan Yurychuck will address the dangers and risks of smart meters.

A question-and-answer session will follow the guest speakers. Any questions can be forwarded to Mary Gay at mary.butch@telus.net or phone 250-367-6386.

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The West Kootenay Friends of Refugees, (WKFoR) in Rossland received some discouraging news this week.

WKFoR has been fundraising for two years to bring two families to Rossland. While still waiting for news of their arrival, the group received some unexpected information.

Both of the families had fled from Burma to Malaysia. Due to the long delay in the Canadian immigration process, one family has now immigrated to the United States.

Recent and escalating religious conflict between Muslims and Buddhists in Malaysia caused the other family to go into hiding.

Unfortunately the Canadian Immigration office could not find them to continue the immigration process.

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WKFoR’s Burmese contacts have since located them. The Rossland group hopes to bring the family to Rossland in 2014.

“While this has been a set back,” said Kathy Moore, from WKFoR, “we are more committed than ever to help vulnerable people escape persecution.”

The Canadian government started a new refugee program in 2013 that streamlines the sponsorship process.

A limited number of persons from specific countries are allowed to immigrate if sponsors can be found for them. Refugees from Burma, Iran, Iraq, Columbia and Bhutan were the focus of the program in 2013.

“We see two main advantages to this program: the government will contribute to the living expenses of these refugees for the first six months in Canada and the process only takes one to four months,” added Moore.

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In June of 2012 the City of Rossland asked its residents for their view on the city making financial contributions through property taxation for the use of the aquatic centre.

The city’s residents voted against a rise in taxation to cover the recreation fees.

Currently, Rosslanders pay a non Trail Resident Program fee, double what residents holding a valid card would shell out for daily, monthly or annual usage fees.

In October, 2011, Trail requested Rossland pay $1 million over five years towards funding the aquatic centre and Haley Park, while Rossland countered with an offer of $35,000 the first year, and an adjusted rate based on usage after that.

That offer is no longer on the table, nor has Rossland council been able to come up with a number they would find palatable.

Under the notes of the plebiscite, if the City of Rossland were to agree to pay the City of Trail $100,000 per year on behalf of the Rossland residents for use of the aquatic centre, a typical tax impact on a $300,000 assessed home would be $55 per year.

That would increase to $82.50 for the same home if Rossland negotiated a higher figure of $150,000.

In 2010, the City of Trail was looking for an average of $188,000 annually over five years from Rosslanders to access the facilities. That was almost as much as the city’s residents paid in taxes to maintain their own recreation facilities and programs.

According to Trisha Davison, Trail’s director of parks recreation, the two-tier system should be abolished, but it won’t until Rosslanders step up to the tax table.

“We all agree, we’d love to see two-tiered system be gone recognize that unless there’s regional support for recreational services, then it’s virtually impossible if we expect service to remain as they are,” she told the Trail Times. editor@rosslandnews.com

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“This will be a huge advantage to a small private sponsorship group like the WKFoR. But we are still required to provide financial and settlement support for twelve months.”

WKFoR treasurer, Susan Shaw said “Many thanks to the Greater Trail community and all their generous donors and ongoing support. We are continuing to fundraise, so watch for upcoming events.”.

“Our focus will continue to be on bringing a family with children from one of the countries in need selected by the Canadian government in 2014,” said Moore.

“At this point we anticipate that a new family will arrive in the spring and we will be actively seeking rental housing for them in Rossland.”

Anyone who is interested in volunteering or with information about potential rental housing contact Kathy Moore 250-362-3319 or km@2cats.net.

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In terms of tourist destinations there is a lot of product in this area.

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KRT reported that the Kootenay region accounts for $1.3 billion in tourism revenue, a surprising 10 per cent of all tourist dollars spent in the province coming from a relatively vast region geographically, but small in terms of population.

“In terms of tourist destinations there is a lot of product in this area,” said Cooper.

“In snowsports alone we have the highest concentration of destinations in the province and the country.”

The majority of tourist traffic in our region is Canadian vacationers, mostly from Alberta, followed by international tourists and then U.S. tourists.

“What the visitors are coming to the region for varies depending on the season obviously,” said Cooper.

“Skiing and snowmobiling in the winter, golf and adventure tourism in the summer, general touring is actually our largest market and there’s a growing market in motorcycling.”

Kootenay Rockies Tourism Cooper mentioned the many hot springs in the region as being a particular draw, as well as the fact that many resorts have been developing mountain bike trails as off-season attractions to complement skiing.

“It tends to be a fairly broad mix of people coming to the region,” Cooper said.

“A lot of families and couples at resorts, groups of golfers, mostly men but a growing number of groups of women as well.”

KRT was formed as a nonprofit in 1978 to promote the Kootenays as a tourist destination and devotes much of its energy to producing slick promotional brochures, a newly re-vamped website, touring to various consumer shows, and now, a newly released smart phone app, all to sell the Kootenays as the place to visit.

For more information on KRT and some of the amazing places to go and things to do in the Kootenays go to krtourism.ca on the web.

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The proposal by Hamm—an upper Red Mountain Ski Resort resident—to add a recreational cabin to his 20-acre property would amend the MA-1 zone (the skiing terrain of Red Mountain) but raises a number of servicing and building code issues.

An additional recreational cabin allowed on one parcel in the zone facilitated rental lodging, dual ownership and subsequent subdivision, former city planner Mike Maturo had cautioned, scenarios not supported by the city’s Official Community Plan. He recommended leaving the density at one recreation cabin per parent parcel. editor@rosslandnews.com

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A new public hearing scheduled on the zoning bylaw to allow up to two recreation cabins on an MA-1 zoned parcel on Red Mountain came and went without a sound.

There were no public appearances and no written submissions on the bylaw during the public hearing on Monday, Oct. 28.

However, during the regular portion of their meeting that night, council referred the bylaw matter back to staff to define what an accessory recreation cabin meant.

City council had advanced first two readings on the bylaw to amend the zoning bylaw on

Sept. 23 and set the public hearing for Oct. 15.

But the public hearing was not advertised correctly according to legislative requirements so a new public hearing was set for Oct. 28, 7 p.m., in city council chambers.

At a meeting on Sept. 9 council gave first and second reading to bylaw 2556, but had to rescind the bylaw after they discovered the bylaw number assigned to the amendment had already been utilized by another bylaw.

Based upon legal advice, it was recommended council strike first and second readings and re-do first and second readings with the correct bylaw number.

Council passed first and sec-

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IN BRIEF

The Seven Summits Centre for Learning in Rossland will open its doors to the public this Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an open house.

The Learning Centre opened in September 2013. The Seven Summits Centre for Learning currently has 30 students enrolled, including several international students.

The open house will include presentations and performances from our learners, a tour of the facility, and addresses from VSS and Seven Summits members. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Seven Summits Centre for Learning is located at 2393 B Columbia Ave. in Rossland.

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The board of Tourism Rossland approved use of the grant towards the costs of the city’s (chamber’s and library’s) individual branding work.

Ackerman had come forward with two new designs for council’s approval, the other using a wheel design, with half of it a snowflake and the other a mountain bike wheel.

That design was rejected.

The word mark design is an identifying logo or stamp that would be used on the city’s website, letterhead, email signatures, truck stickers and on business cards as stock was depleted.

Part of the city-wide branding project, the other parties in the project—including Tourism Rossland, the Rossland Chamber of Commerce and the Rossland Public Library— had approved the designs as presented.

The style of the brand was made to match the new sign the city had placed at its entranceways. That entranceway design was decided upon through a public process.

New business cards would cost $710 for 10 boxes, while 22 new truck decals would be $407, costing the City $1,117 to change the design. editor@rosslandnews.com

Lower Columbia River residents are invited to community workshops in early November to discuss the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) local governments’ committee draft recommendations to the province on the future of the treaty.

There is a community workshop planned for Thursday, Nov. 7 in Castlegar at the Sandman Inn (1944 Columbia Ave.) from 6:30-8 p.m.

The province’s Columbia River Treaty review team is seeking further feedback on their draft public consultation report as they prepare recommendations to cabinet on the future of the Columbia River Treaty.

Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty.

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Online voting no quick fix B.C. isn’t ready to consider a wholesale shift to Internet-base voting in either local or provincial elections, according to a new report from Elections B.C. Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer released the report last week, warning that even if a host of technical and security issues can be resolved, there is no consistent evidence that voter turnout would be increased.

Archer asked the B.C. government in 2011 for authority to conduct pilot projects for electronic voting.

The government appointed him to chair an expert panel last year, and its preliminary findings are not encouraging.

While there are likely benefits for voters with disabilities or in remote locations, the report concludes that governments should not expect either lower costs or greater participation from voter access via computers and mobile devices. The panel has posted its preliminary report at www.internetvotingpanel.ca and is seeking public comments until Dec. 4. It plans to make recommendations to the government on the next steps in February.

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nother Halloween will soon be upon us with ghosts and ghouls haunting the streets of Rossland and area in search of treats.

Halloween is a time of great excitement for children but the thrills can make them forget some of the safety rules they have learned, and it is the job of adults to keep them cognizant of those guidelines.

Before the day begins, it is important to keep your child’s safety in mind when planning costumes, decorations, treats and activities.

Lit jack-o-lanterns, flimsy or complicated costumes, street traffic and unsafe treats are just some of the risks inherent in the special day, and parents should keep those factors in mind.

Cold and wet weather can be harmful to children and Rossland at this time of the year is both cold and wet. Choose costumes that can be worn over warm clothing, but are not baggy enough to trip over.

And with light diwndling at this time of the year, pick brightly coloured costumes that can be clearly seen by motorists. Add reflective tape to the costume to increase visibility.

With some simple precautions, you can make sure that Halloween is a safe and happy experience for the whole family.

However you enjoy Halloween week, you should be careful when driving and be wary of trick or treaters who may not be as aware of traffic.

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All adult residents have a responsibility Rousing the rabble ROy RONAGHAN

With the onset of the fall season the matter of air quality becomes more of an issue than at other times of the year.

Wood stoves are being used to heat homes, vehicles are left idling on cold days and temperature inversions trap pollutants. It is a difficult time of year for anyone with respiratory issues.

If we are seriously interested in the quality of the air they breathe as we go about our daily routines we should be interested in the 2013 publication of the BC Lung Association, a document called State of the Air, a report is based on data collected in 2012.

Scott McDonald, president of the BC Lung Association, says that air quality in B.C. is

generally good and improvements have been made from previous years but there are still challenges.

The 2013 report focuses on two air quality issues: traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and ultra-fine particles in the air. TRAP and ultra-fine particles can’t be seen or felt outwardly but they enter our lungs with every breath where they lodge in.

TRAP has been linked to a variety of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses and ways of reducing exposure are being explored.

According to the information brochure, several agencies have come together to study ways to reduce exposure to it.

“The study is expected to recommend strategies and actions that will impact a wide range of fields not just traffic management,” the brochure read.

An air quality issue that is beyond the control of residents of B.C. is the smoke from events in other parts of

the world. In 2012 wildfires burning in Russia had a huge impact on air quality in B.C. It is troubling to know that residents of Rossland and most other communities in B.C. are rather casual about air quality.

They react when they see smoke from a stack, but they have no concern for the emissions that flow from vehicles on a busy road like Highway 3B (22) or a vehicle sitting at idle while its owner gets a coffee or some cash from a bank machine, or on a cold winter day keeps the inside of the vehicle at household temperatures.

TRAP has become a public health concern.

“In B.C. recent studies indicate strong links between proximity to traffic corridors that have higher volumes of traffic (e.g., major roadways, truck routes, major bus routes, and bus and freight terminals) and exposure to harmful air pollutants and adverse health impacts, including heart and lung and immunological illnesses.”

The City of Rossland has no jurisdiction over Highway 3B (22) and the trucks that use it. The provincial government can take action but will it do so?

Older vehicles are a problem and over the next two years, policies and programs will be developed to address truck emissions.

The maintenance of air quality in Rossland and its surroundings is the responsibility of every adult citizen, every business and every industrial operation.

The cars and trucks that they drive should be well maintained and equipped with proper emission controls. When wood is used for heating it should be dry and well cured. Stoves should be efficient and as near smokeless as possible.

The state of the air 2013 contains important information that is presented in an easy to read format. Pick one up and take time to read it as a matter of health.

Roy Ronaghan is a Christina Lake-based writer.

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IN BRIEF Teck deals with contamination As part of Teck’s ongoing work dealing with historic groundwater contamination from their Trail Operations site, the company will begin work on a temporary pumping station at the boat launch near Gyro Park this week.

The work is an interim step until the full measure of Teck’s remediation plan to remove and treat affected groundwater can come into effect. Effluent from the refining and smelting operations in Trail were stored on the property in unlined storage ponds up until the early 1980’s. Over the decades some of the effluent seeped into the groundwater under the property and has entered the aquifer under the Columbia River and East Trail.

“We’re mainly looking at ammonia and sulfates that leached into the ground but there are some metals present as well,” said Catherine Adair, community relations leader for Teck.

“We’ve known about it since 2001 and since then we’ve been working with the regulatory authorities deciding on the best plan to fix it.”

The current work involves installing a pump in the bay near the boat launch in East Trail which will only be used during times when the river is at its lowest volume and the upwelling contaminated groundwater reaches higher concentrations in the bay.

At low flow the pump will increase the circulation of the water in the bay with the higher volume flow of the main body of the river.

The longer term remediation project involves installing a series of wells along the west bank of the river below Teck between Trail Operations and East Trail.

A new effluent treatment plant will be built.

Construction is expected to take approximately five years and is estimated to cost $32 million.

New steps urged to curb gambling B.C. does too little to fight problem gambling and should consider new steps, from making it harder to get alcohol and cash in casinos to removing the most addictive high-risk slot machines.

Those recommendations come from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall, who tackled the health impacts of gambling with the release of his annual report titled “Lower the Stakes.” Chief among the findings is that B.C. underspends other provinces in prevention and treatment for problem gambling.

RDKB recognized for recycling The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary was announced late last week as one of five districts to receive an ElectroRecycle Civic Award in recognition of the District’s achievements in recycling.

The awards were given out at the Coast Waste Management (CWMA) conference in Victoria, held Oct. 23-25.

As a recipient, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) was given the top cash award of $10,000 to use in further building awareness of recycling initiatives in the area.

ElectroRecycle is B.C.’s small appliance and power tool recycling program.

The not-for-profit initiative, introduced in 2011 by the Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association, provides an environmentallyfriendly alternative for a variety of household electrical products such as toasters, blenders, irons, sewing machines and electric toothbrushes that would otherwise end up in landfills.

There are more than 145 drop-off locations throughout B.C., providing an accessible and convenient recycling option for British Columbians. Per household in 2012, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary residents boasted the highest collection rate of 2.35 kgs. of electrical products.

Flu clinics highlight beginning of flu battle val rossi Trail Times

Health care workers in the region will again have to roll up their own sleeves this winter to protect their patients from this year’s strain of influenza.

Like last year, these professionals can choose to wear a mask or get vaccinated to ensure they’re not spreading germs to a patient with a weakened immune system. But this year’s potential provincial policy that would mandate this choice will likely come with disciplinary action.

“Our authority in B.C. has made it mandatory again this year for all workers to protect themselves and others around that they work with against the flu,” explained Sarah Jones, an Interior Health (IH) public health nurse who works in Trail and Castlegar.

“It wasn’t attached with disciplinary action last year but this year they want to enforce it a little more.”

Jones said IH has hired human resources mangers to speak with employees about what masks are available and where they can get the flu shot. In addition to educating staff, there is a policy that would require employees to get vaccinated if there was an outbreak in the facility they worked in, or expect exclusion without pay.

Jones doesn’t see this as a problem as she believes “it’s our responsibility to protect those we’re working with.” This is an opinion shared by Fruitvale physical therapist Kirby Epp, owner of Valhalla Physiotherapy.

He said it’s all about taking all precautions in protecting the public from illness and providing the best possible care to patients.

“As a health care practitioner, if you work closely with people who may be high risk for complications related to influenza, it is remarkably selfish and irresponsible to not get the flu shot,” he added. “I think it borders on negligence and malpractice.”

Amy Den Biesen, contact lens assistant at Trail Vision Care Clinic, is also in the position to get the flu shot or wear a mask.

She chose not to get vaccinated

rossland battleground The rash of whooping cough cases in Rossland this year should bring people out to the first flu clinic in Rossland on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Sarah Jones, an Interior Health (IH) public health nurse, expects people will not have to be convinced to get the shot this season in the wake of the whooping cough surge.

In the late summer, IH warned of the highly contagious infection of the respiratory system, which can result in prolonged illness in infants and young children.

There were a total of 19 cases diagnosed from mid-June to midAugust (10 in Rossland and seven in Trail), which is a bump up from the typical one or two cases expected for the same time of year.

“The pertussis outbreak in the Kootenay Boundary has kind of alerted people’s attention,” she explained.

“I think with that on the Kootenay Boundary’s heightened radar, they’re knowing that we need to protect ourselves.”

Beyond getting the flu shot, Jones recommended rigorous hand washing and asked those who were feeling ill to stay at home.

In comparison to a common cold, the flu comes with a high fever that can last up to three or four days accompanied by body aches.

last year and years prior but said she will this year.

“There is no guarantee that getting the flu shot will save you from getting it,” said Den Biesen.

“I will most likely get the shot this year just to save the fight from my employer.

“Also, I don’t want to freak out our patients by having to wear a mask.”

Jones will also get vaccinated again this year prior to administering the shots herself at upcoming clinics in the region.

Children 2-17 years old will be given a nasal spray for the first time in the Kootenay Boundary.

The live strain is considered more effective, though it’s not for those considered immune-compromised.

The first clinic of the season usually attracts over 1,000 people considered at risk and therefore qualified for the free poke. Those looking to avoid the rush can also go to a participating pharmacy.

Free Flu clinics Free flu shots at: • Monday, Nov. 4, Trail Memorial Centre gym, 9 am - 4 p.m.

• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 9 am-4 p.m. Rossland Miners’ Hall • Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fruitvale village office (basement) • Tuesday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trail Kiro Wellness Centre Flu shots are provided free for: • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts • All children age six to 59 months of age • Household contacts and caregivers of children up to 59 months of age • Aboriginal people • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and household contacts To view a full list visit www.interiorhealth. ca/FluClinics.

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THANK YOU! The Seven Summits Centre for Learning would like to express our gratitude to the community and businesses of Rossland.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

We thank you for your support and hope to see you at our Grand Opening and Open House on Friday, November 1.

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Students from the Take a Hike program give back to their community through work on the Paydirt Trail at Red Mountain with trail builder Nate Lott and teacher Gareth Cryer.

Students helped to create a dirt bridge route to help bypass a more difficult “black diamond” section on the trail using Pulaski’s and Macleod’s, digging and trail shaping tools.

The Paydirt Trail runs from the top of the Silverload chairlift to the base lodge at Red Mountain.

New in September 2013, Take a Hike is a full-time alternative education program that engages at-risk youth through a unique combination of adventure-based learning, academics, therapy, and community involvement based out of the Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre in partnership with School District 20.

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Phoenix Ski Hill reaches out for support craig lindsay Grand Forks Gazette

With no provincial funding available until August of 2014, Phoenix Mountain Ski Hill is now looking to local government for support to help operate for the upcoming season.

Phoenix Mountain operates as a non-profit organization and the Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society cracked open the books for over 100 people at its annual general meeting on Oct. 9.

And the view from there was bleak, with the hill facing “a bit of a financial crunch this year,” said Barb Cornelius, administrator at Phoenix Mountain.

She said it’s been a long time since Phoenix has been selfsupporting and they have relied for the last 13 years on provincial gaming funding— around $47,000 per year.

Although the hill hasn’t been denied funding this year, it has been moved into a different application sector, said Cornelius.

“It means we won’t be eligible for funding until August of 2014,” she said. “So this season we’ll have to go the whole year without gaming money to supplement us. That’s a big challenge for us.”

Cornelius says the society is hoping to be able to get some funding from the City of Grand Forks and the local regional district electoral areas to help the hill with operating expenses.

“Our backs are up against the wall,” she said. “We may need to go to referendum for that. If it comes to that, we really hope the community sees Phoenix as a recreational facility that deserves to be supported and they want to see us carry on into the future.”

Phoenix Mountain is also relying on fund-

raising efforts, including the upcoming Operation Snowflake which asks people for a $50 donation in exchange for a snowflake which is hung in the lodge at the hill.

“I think a lot of people in the area understand the situation we’re in and want to see the ski hill carry on, and they’d be willing to pay a little out of pocket to see that happen,” said Cornelius.

It’s all downhill from here Phoenix has been around since 1969 offering a local ski opportunity for residents and tourists alike.

The ski hill is looking at opening in midDecember, usually when the children are out of school.

“We open through the whole school holiday,” said Cornelius.

“We close Christmas day, but we’re open every other day.

January and February we run Friday through Tuesday. We’re closed

Wednesdays and Thursdays. We run the school program up there Mondays and Tuesdays. In March, we go down to just weekends.”

Cornelius says she hopes the community sees the ski hill as being a great recreational facility in the region.

All the school kids in the Boundary have an opportunity to go up there and have a lesson and time to ski at a reduced rate, she said.

“It introduces a lot of people to skiing that way,” said Cornelius.

“It also helps get the parents back into skiing when they go out with their kids. It’s a sport where the whole family can do it together.

“Most other sports like hockey or soccer are a spectator sport for the parents. There’s a lot of traveling involved. Phoenix is 20 minutes from town and is inexpensive and the whole can ski

together.”

Although Phoenix Mountain isn’t as big as hills such as Big White in Kelowna, or Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, Cornelius said they have challenging terrain for all types of skiers.

The hill also has a very good ski school for newer skiers.

“Everyone who’s just learning should definitely start with a lesson,” she said.

“You’ll definitely have a way better time.”

The hill also hosts a junior racing team and Phoenix Mountain Racers, run by a parents’ group and participates in the Nancy Green Ski Race Series.

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The Kokanee salmon count by the Christina Lake Stewardship Society is over on three of the major spawning streams.

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Volunteers of the Christina Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) finished their last Kokanee counts in three of the main spawning streams of the lake on Sept. 18.

The CLSS has been doing these enumerations for over a decade, and after the highest counts ever in 2012, the estimated population for 2013 is down.

The number of Kokanee within Sutherland Creek declined from 197 to 128, but this is still higher than the count of 11 for 2011. McRae

Creek declined from 176 to 38, but it is good to see Kokanee in this creek nevertheless following the flood and failure of this creek in 2006, where none (or very small numbers) were counted from 2006 to 2012.

Sandner Creek declined from 15,210 to 12,582, but this is still the second highest number ever counted. The volunteers that got out there noted that there were a lot of dead kokanee within these creeks, and these fish were smaller in size than the previous year.

Spawning also occurred earlier this year with counts beginning Aug. 17 and ending Sept.

18. In 2012 the counts began

Aug. 22 and ended Sept. 30.

Water flow and quality were generally good, and the volunteers had to navigate around slippery logs and deadfall to get their counts. There was an underwater video taken of the Kokanee spawning in Sandner Creek which you can check out at the CLSS Interpretive Gallery, and they can answer any questions you might have pertaining to the Kokanee populations in Christina Lake.

You can visit the gallery Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or contact them by phone 250447-2504, or by email clss@ shaw.ca.

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Fresh meat is hardly the correct term to use for the new players that hit the oval track last season with Greater Trail’s finest women on skates.

And now as offseason training rolls into gear so does recruitment for the Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG), who can only hope to attract another killer batch of new players.

Women with a keen interest in the fastest growing sport in the world are invited to gear up and meet the team at RTRG’s Fresh Meat and Greet held this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the Trail Armoury.

S t e p h a n i e Pemberton, known in the derby world as Leggedy Anne, has been playing locally since 2011.

Though there are still a number of veteran skaters committed to the sport, she says recruitment is an

important process that keeps the team competitive and enthusiastic.

“Every batch of fresh meat I have seen has brought something new to the table,” she said.

“They bring an outside perspective into the team, which some of us can lose after being on the team for a while.”

Leggedy considers RTRG’s last intake of new players the most successful in West Kootenay Roller Derby League history.

The majority of these athletic women were rostered after a short season of training and brought some serious energy and skill to the team.

Such was the case for Kaylee Barklay, known on skates as Bark Messier.

The former hockey player was initially attracted to the competitiveness of the sport and soon came to love the atmosphere of the arena during a bout.

“The only thing that surprised me was the rules and penalties and how many there actually are,” she laughed.

Bark pulled off some moves last season, barreling through blocker walls or gracefully jumping the apex of the track.

Though she may still be learning some of the rules, her edge and strength is an asset to the roller team.

RTRG coach Railroad (Jacob Jamin) said it’s always fun to watch new skaters “find their legs and learn the game.”

“It’s also exciting to find new players with skills from other sports that can be applied to roller derby,” he added.

“It keeps the team fresh (no pun intended) and helps us push and motivate the team because you never know who might join up and become the next superstar of the WKRD.”

Fresh Meat and Greet Sunday (Nov. 3), 4 p.m. at the Trail Armoury • 1990 7th Ave., Trail Gear required: mouth guard, helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads, and roller skates (no inline skates please).

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IN BRIEF Avalanche apps no good: CAC Smartphone avalanche search applications that are marketed as avalanche rescue systems are not recommended, says the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC).

Three European-made apps are presenting themselves as economical alternatives to avalanche transceivers, the electronic device used by backcountry users to find buried companions in case of an avalanche.

After close examination, the CAC has found a number of issues with the technology.

Two of the main issues are compatibility and frequency range. All avalanche transceivers conform to an international standard of 457 kHz. Regardless of the brand, all transceivers can be used to search other transceivers.

“Not only are these new apps incapable of connecting with other avalanche transceivers, they are also incompatible between themselves, so one type of app can’t find another,” explains CAC Executive Director Gilles Valade.The 457 kHz standard was chosen because it transmits well through dense snow, is not deflected by objects such as trees and rocks, and is accurate.

The three apps are: • iSis Intelligent (Mountain) Rescue System www.isis-application.com/en/ • Snøg Avalanche Buddy: www.avalanchebuddy.com • SnoWhere: http://charcoalfrost.com/

Opening ski areas to kids Ski areas across Canada are opening their hearts and hills to over 700,000 4th and 5th graders, with an invitation to ski and snowboard all winter long.

All you need is a Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass, which is a coupon card offering 4th and 5th graders three complimentary lift tickets at each of the participating ski areas, all across Canada.

With over 150 ski areas on this year’s SnowPass card, that amounts to over 450 days of skiing and snowboarding for a very low price of $29.95.

Anyone who is currently in grade 4 or grade 5 (or born in 2003 or 2004) is eligible for a SnowPass. The mail-in application forms are being distributed to schools across the country in early November.

Applications are also available at the SnowPass web site www.snowpass.ca where you can apply for the SnowPass online by uploading a photo, proof of age or grade and making the payment of $29.95 including taxes.

The Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass can be used all across Canada. For more information, please visit www.snowpass.ca.

Culley, Canada capture bronze

Rossland’s Thea Culley and the Team Canada women’s field hockey team captured bronze on Sunday at the International Super Series Hockey 9s in Perth, Australia.

The Canadians made a grand entrance and Culley scored the winning goal in the 19th minute of the bronzemedal match beating Malaysia 3-1. Team Canada players delighted crowds throughout the series with their unique and imaginative introgressions onto the pitch.

Entering the stadium through a cloud of dry ice, music blaring, the players would deliver every form of dance move from “the worm to the twerk and all points of naughtiness in between” reported the Hockey 9s website, which soon turned the engaging Canucks into crowd favourites.

The Canadians lost their opening matches 4-1 to Argentina and 7-0 to Australia’s Hockeyroos, before beating Malaysia 4-1 in the round robin. Australia would go on to beat Argentina 3-0 to win the gold medal.

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Recreation, Education, Community Rossland Rec Department French for adults Rossland Recreation and Selkirk College are working closely to bring some new programming to our community.

Although we’re still working on the details, French for adults will be offered as a four-week course, running from Monday, Nov. 18 to Monday, Dec. 9 from 6-7:15 p.m.

This will be a great opportunity for the parents of the new French Immersion class and also from the French School.

Registration details and location will be available soon.

Munchkins get dirty If you have a young artist in the house and you’re looking for some art classes, Sarah Zanussi is offering a new Munchkins Get Dirty Pottery Class in November. The class is for children aged five to six years old on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the Miners’ Union Hall Pottery Studio. The dates are Nov. 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 18.

Cross country basics Learning the basics of cross country skiing will open the door to a lifetime of fun and fitness. The Jackrabbits program offers cross country ski lessons throughout the winter for kids ages 4-11. Registration for programs is on Nov. 2 during the Black Jack Ski Club Ski Swap at the Prestige Hotel, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Powderhound (downtown Rossland) will also accept registrations after the ski swap.

Stretch and strength The stretch and strength aerobics class have started again.

The classes started on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and will run until midDecember with a break in between when the instructor will be out of town.

The course will focus on strengthening principles to give the participants a well-balanced full body workout. This fun, basic level class is

for building and maintaining strength and is designed for folks who are working with low level one-tofour pound hand weights.

Sessions include a 10-minute warm up, 40 minutes of strength conditioning and a 10-minute cool down stretch. The Tuesday classes are from 9-10 a.m. and the Thursday classes are from 9:1510:15 a.m. at the Miners’ Union Hall.

Seniors Hall activities The Rossland Seniors Hall has lots of great activities running through the

week. On Mondays at 1:30 p.m. the Rossland Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith Harasin at 250-3625477 for more information.

On Monday evenings, the Rossland Quilters Guild gets together at 7 p.m.

Contact Deyanne Davies at 250-362-7727 for more information.

On Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. the Rossland Golden City Old Time Fiddlers practice and play. The public are welcome to sit in and listen to the old time fiddlers play their music. Visitors

should contact Richie Mann before going to the Hall. Contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465. On Thursdays between 9:30-11 a.m. join the seniors for stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.

Folk dancing Folk Dancing at the Miners’ Union Hall has started up for the season. Dave Cornelius leads the evening of English country dance for the first half of the evening and then some contra dancing for the second half. The evening closes out with a

waltz.

Instruction for all dances is provided.

You can sign up for the whole series at Rossland Recreation or come as a drop in.

The dates for folk dancing are Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, March 13, April 3, May 1 and May 29.

X country ski lessons Registration is Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Black Jack Nordic Ski Swap. Learning the basics of cross country skiing will open the door to a lifetime of fun and fitness! The Jackrabbits program offers cross country ski

lessons throughout the winter for kids ages 4-11. The annual Black Jack Nordic Ski Swap is coming up this Saturday at the Presige Hotel in downtown Nelson and you can register for ski lessons as well as buy some gear or sell your used gear.

X country gear swap The ski swap is a great event because there are lots of different choices and great prices. Be sure to bring the actual foot of the person you are buying boots for and bring ski socks of course. When trying the boot, make

sure that they are comfortable, feel warm, and are compatible with the bindings you choose or have already.

Have your kid walk around in the boots a bit to make sure there are no obvious rubbing spots. If you are matching boots to bindings you already have, bring the bindings to the swap.

Powderhound has lots of reasonably priced and hardly used kids boots at the back of the shop right now for feet ranging in size from a kids 6-13. They will be moving the gear to the swap this weekend.

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As Kathy Cooper officially takes the reins as CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism — a position she has been in unofficially since the retirement of Chris Dadson last fall — the tourism industry in this area still faces challenges.

Tourism took a hit with the economic collapse of 2008, and Cooper says that while there are positive areas, the industry as a whole has not yet fully recovered.

“We haven’t made any gains since 2008,” Cooper said. “It’s been a slow climb back up to those levels and we are not there yet.”

It is a changing world and one of Cooper’s goals is to make sure Kootenay Rockies Tourism stays abreast of current trends and provides the best opportunities for all its stakeholders to increase revenues.

“One of the challenges in the tourism industry is that it has become seriously competitive,” Cooper said.

“We compete with other jurisdictions with bigger marketing budgets. It’s global now. The tourism world has shrunk. We don’t just compete with Alberta.

We’re competing with Australia, Germany, Asia.

Tourism dollars are shrinking and everyone wants a piece of the pie.”

The high Canadian dollar hasn’t helped in recent years as visitors to Canada may hold off waiting for a more advantageous exchange rate, and Canadians themselves travel to other countries to take

advantage of the same.

But Canadians remain the largest market in the Kootenay Rockies Tourism area.

“67 per cent of our revenue comes from Alberta,” Cooper said. “When the dollar is strong and they want to go elsewhere, we lose. But, we are lucky that many of our Albertan visitors have second homes or family and friends in this area and will come no matter what.”

One of the issues going forward is bridging the gap between print and online marketing. A number of new programs such as kootenaybrochures.ca offer those researching vacations online an opportunity to see brochures about various attractions in the Kootenays.

There are 45 brochures up currently and more coming.

“It’s just another way to stretch your reach,” Cooper said. “It gets your marketing in the hands of people looking online and research does show that people planning a vacation look first online. When they get a little closer they want that brochure in their hands. We have to present products in both of these worlds.”

The Kootenay app for smart phones was launched two years ago under Dadson’s tenure and has 8,000 downloads in that time.

“We just want to continue to bridge the gaps between marketing and innovation. We have a great team with many talents.”

You can learn much more about Kootenay Rockies Tourism and all the services it offers its partners at http://www.krtourism.ca/.

Ask small business owners if they have ever lain awake at night thinking about business and the majority will say that they have.

So how can the Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program help?

The expanded BBA program, delivered by Community Futures (CF), provides business support to qualifying small- and mediumsized businesses including enterprising non-profit/co-op organizations in the Columbia Basin region.

The BBA program helps business owners by first connecting them with one of four specialized business advisors. The program is one-on-one and client driven, so while some businesses will choose to focus on specific topics for a short advice session, others will choose a full assessment of all aspects of their organization.

Interested parties can contact the program to determine eligibility and create a plan to get the business support they need. The program is designed to provide expertise, support success and with the right approach, a better night’s sleep.

More on the BBA program can be viewed at www.cbt.org/bba.

Social well being Groups with projects that support social well-being and address social issues in Basin communities are invited to apply to Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT’s) Social Grants Program. The deadline is Jan. 9, 2014.

After considering input from socially focused groups, CBT has adjusted this third intake of the three-year pilot program in two key ways: 1) the program will now have one intake per year (with $1 million in funding available) and 2) there will be increased support available to applicants in developing projects and moving through the application process.

CBT is committing increased resources to help applicants determine which projects are eligible for the program, discuss projects with them and guide them through the application process. The Jan. 9 deadline means groups have over two months to work with CBT to prepare their applications. Groups interested in applying should contact CBT to access support from a Social Grants Program advisor.

Granting decisions are made by the social grants program selection committee, a volunteer group of Basin residents that includes individuals who have experience and expertise in the social sector and individuals who have broader community development experience.

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Some “all season” tires are good enough for winter roads in B.C., but not all of them.

That’s one reason why Transportation Minister Todd Stone has added the topic of tires to a provincial review of highway safety that includes speed limits.

“It’s been almost 40 years since the current definition of a winter tire was actually changed, and tire technology has advanced dramatically, particularly over the last five to 10 years,” Stone said Tuesday.

With the popularity of allseason tires and all-wheel-drive

vehicles, Stone said there is some confusion about what is acceptable for requirements that took effect Oct. 1 on routes that have winter conditions.

Those routes have signs advising drivers to use winter tires or carry chains, and police may turn drivers away if they are not properly equipped.

True winter tires have a symbol of a mountain and snowflake on the sidewall. Allseason tires with the “M+S” mark to indicate traction in mud and snow are also permissible, but all tires must have a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm.

A quick test can be done using a dime. Point Her

Majesty’s head downward and insert the dime in the tire tread.

If the top of the head remains visible, the tire is too worn to qualify for winter conditions.

Drivers have a choice of investing in new tires or buying a set of chains.

The transportation ministry has a website at www.th.gov. bc.ca/SeasonalDriving/winter_chains.html that includes maps of routes affected by winter restrictions, and tips on how to use tire chains.

Stone said that with 60 per cent of B.C. residents living in areas where winter conditions are not common, he is not considering making winter tires mandatory for all vehicles.

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A little blue flower holds the seed to historical West Kootenay culture that has almost disappeared from the natural landscape.

As part of a native plant restoration initiative called the Kootenay Camas Project, BC First Nations students dug into dirt this week to grow the Camassia quamash (camas), a plant with roots that once were a dietary staple for many indigenous people.

The Grade 12 students at J.L. Crowe Secondary, were given 50 seeds and bulbs in various stages of germination to sow in the high school’s garden, allowing them to monitor stages of growth during the next year.

The plant can take upwards of four years to mature from seed to flower, at which time the bulbs can be harvested and used as a food source.

Local botanist Valerie Huff, member of the nonprofit Kootenay Native Plant Society, provided the camas seeds and bulbs cultivated from her Trail garden, and held the students’ attention with discussion of the plant’s origin and threats to its natural habitat.

The Camas Project sprouted from a chance encounter Huff had in the ‘80s when she first spotted the flower growing wild by the side of a South Slocan road.

Trail has been monitoring the crumbling facades of many Rossland Avenue homes and businesses and earlier this year, council directed civic staff to investigate opportunities that may offer renovation incentives to owners of derelict properties.

To date, one option the city has implemented is an order under the unsightly premises bylaw, which reads “no owner or occupier of a parcel shall allow any structure on that parcel to become or remain an unsightly structure.”

If the property owner does not resolve the order within 30 days of receipt of the notice, the city is authorized of the default and can carry out the work, and charge the expense to the owner.

The city can impose a remedial action order under the community charter if council considers a building or structure “so dilapidated or unclean as to be offensive to the community.”

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Travel

Getaways THE PALMS RV Resort www.yumapalmsrvresort.com Rated top 2% in America. 6-54-3 Monthly Specials. Starting at $637.50 per month. (plus Tax/Elec.) Call Toll Free 1 855 PALMS RV (1-855-725-6778)

JOBS IN Alberta. Large Beef Processor in High River, Alberta looking for experienced butchers. $17.00 - $18.70 hour. Call Laszlo: (403)652 8404 or send an email: laszlo_bodor@cargill.com WESTCAN - Interested In Being Our Next Ice Road Trucker? Haul liquid, dry bulk or freight to the diamond mines on the winter road (ice road) from mid-January to mid-April.

Not Interested in driving on the ice? Drive resupply from southern locations in Alberta to Yellowknife, NT. Apply online at: www.westcanbulk.ca or Phone: 1.888.WBT.HIRE (1.888.928.4473) for further details.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Timeshare

Travel

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Transportation

Help Wanted

Financial Services

Homes Wanted

Auto Financing

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

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Heavy Duty Machinery

Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited.

Trustee in Bankruptcy.

200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

WANTED PROCESSING contractor for interior operation to start immediately. Call 1-604819-3393.

YRB Yellowhead Road & Bridge Heavy Duty Mechanic Wanted

Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for Mechanics for our New Denver & Creston facilities.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

1-855-653-5450

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driver’s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

Medical/Dental

Legal Services

Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Trades, Technical

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

Room Attendant and Office help wanted. Drop off resume in person & apply at Casa Alpina 1199 Highway 3B Rossland

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; or send an email to: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

FAST AND easy loans! All Credit Scores Accepted! Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile-home, land or equipment. 1st and 2nd Mortgages. www.bhmcash.com. 604-2292948.

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ 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

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Need KIDS gear?

Have FUN this winter!

Mine have outgrown some items for skiing, snowboarding & snowshoeing.

Pre- Swap Sale!

Inquire within or on Rossland bhubble.

-Small- medium, ski/board helmuts $30 each -Burton Chopper Board 130 $80 (great beginners) -Elan Puzzle Twin Tips with Bindings package $250 size 146 (used 1 season, fun ski) -Salomon Ski Boot $25 / 5 - Kids Tubbs Snowshoes, $55 each (hardly used) Excellent gear at great deals!!

Call/text 250-231-2174 mountainmonika @gmail.com

Home Improvements

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

FLOORING SALE

Misc. Wanted

Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingoffloors.com

1.877.835.6670

Telephone Services DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. Or online at www.nationalteleconnect.com.

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale TRAIL Reno’d, heritage style apartments in quiet, well kept building. Close to downtown, on site laundry, Non smoking.

2 bdrm $575 Heat & Hot Water included 250-226-6886or 250-858-2263

ALFALFA, alfalfa mix (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250-428-9755

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Feed & Hay

Rentals Apartment Furnished BRAND new 1br apt in dwntwn Nakusp w/d, dishwasher, f/s, aircond, private ent, parking (778)206-1769

Homes for Rent Mobile Home, 2/3 bdrm, F/S W/D, Deck, W/Addition, in Thrums, No dog over 15 LBS 250-304-9273, 250-359-7178

Transportation

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

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Houses For Sale HUGE DISCOUNTS on Canadian SRI homes. Order before interest rates jump! Immediate delivery or order now and lock in your savings. Call Don or Jesse at 1-866-766-2214.

Show homes & factory tours only at Lake Country Modular, 515 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna. www.LCMhomes.com

Pets & Livestock

HOUSE OR CONDO IN ROSSLAND WANTED BEFORE SNOW FLIES! To RENT for DEC 1st Minimum 6 mnth - 1 year lease, 3-4 bedroom. Clean, efficient & warm for winter.

Upper Rossland or Red area & wood heat preferred.NS Professional with steady income, excellent references and children. Please call 362-7681 or Mobile at 250-231-2174 Monika

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Employment

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Trucks & Vans

1987 Dodge Dakota, reg cab, long box, auto, V6, one owner, 169,000km, very clean, canopy, 2 wheel drive, $1,700/obo.

250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. Grand Forks

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

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Rossland News Thursday, October 31, 2013

www.rosslandnews.com A15

Rossland’s New Laundromat!

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1960 B Columbia Ave. 250-362-0060 Hours 7:00am - 9:00pm Daily

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NEW Location 1507 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC 250-365-2955

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Draperies

Alterations & Sewing

Helena’s “In Stitches”

250.368.5493

hiedmison@gmail.com 715 Shakespeare St. Warfield B.C.

The Essential Body Welcomes

Nicole Rose

Reg. Massage Practitioner

Jane Theriault & Barbara Penney Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00- 6:00 | Sat 9:00-4:00 Ste. 5 - 2118 Columbia Ave, Rossland BC | 250-362-7238

KCS KOOTENAY CHIMNEY

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INSPECTIONS • SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION • SWEEPING

BRAD SWAN

pam martin 250.362.7168 1760 2nd ave rossland bc

Concept Salon Exclusive to Kevin Murphy products Sulphate & Paraben Free

Juans Flooring Hardwood Floors Wholesale

CERTIFIED Technicians to make sure everything is safe and running properly.

Pre-finished, engineered multi ply $3.99 SF PLT 35 Year Garantee. Maple & Birch Over 200+ choices Solid wood smooth 31/2”x3/4” Prefinished Maple & W Oak $4.79 SF PLT Also Cork, Bamboo, and Slate in stock.

250-551-0321

At Juan’s ,1503 Hwy 3A Thrums (Castlegar) B.C. Mon to Sat 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. (250)399-6377

W.E.T.T. CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN SAFETY TIP Have your system serviced at least once a year by WETT

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METAL BUILDINGS We deliver in the West Kootenay Red Mountain, Rossland

ALL ROOFING ON SALE!

3” wide, 29 gauge cut to your length, 18 Colours to choose from.

250-362-9644 cell: 250-231-9461

Your Business Could Be Featured HERE in the Rossland News for just $15/week! Call to book your ad 362-2183!

JULIE’S Garden Care

Reliable lady to look after your garden • fall clean-up • pruning & hedge trimming • flower bed & lawn care

250-368-7180 julietpin@hotmail.com

Phone: 250.362.7677 Fax: 250.362.7122 Box 2284 2015 3rd Ave Rossland, BC V0G 1Y0 jeffscollision@telus.net

ROCK CHIP REPAIRS

$17.86 & HST

Thursday, October 31, 2013 Rossland News

A16 www.rosslandnews.com

She fell the height of the Empire State Building...

Spent 3 days injured on the glacier...

Survived to climb again.

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Hosted by Lucas Myers This fun night out includes local business sponsors displaying their newest products.

Lots of giveaways, raffles and door prizes. All proceeds from our raffle will be donated to KidSport.

WHEN: THURSDAY, NOV 7 6:30 - 10:00 PM WHERE: PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT, NELSON

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH

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