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Two people arrested earlier this month for blocking a Slocan Valley logging road are now facing charges of contempt of court. The accused — Marilyn James and her son Dennis Zarelli, both of the Sinixt Nation — were scheduled to appear at BC Supreme Court in Nelson Monday morning. However, when their case was called before Justice Mark McEwan, only James was present. A man standing in for Zarelli, who asked to be called Justin, explained that his friend was unable to attend court because his wife had recently died. “He doesn’t get to decide if he comes or if he doesn’t come,” the judge quipped. Justin attempted to read a statement from Zarelli, but McEwan refused to hear it, instead suggesting that he could have Zarelli arrested and brought to the courthouse if necessary. But crown counsel lawyer Trevor Shaw said there was no need, since they were only there to set a date
for trial and he had received prior notice that Zarelli would not be present. James said she would relay the information to her son. The judge set the trial date for May 20 at 10 a.m. in the Nelson courthouse and a pre-trial hearing for March 31 at 9:30 a.m. He recommended that James and Zarelli seek legal counsel, as they have been representing themselves up to this point. The pair was arrested on March 4 for blocking Perry Ridge forest service road, contrary to a court injunction. They were released the same day, on the condition that they not return to the site. Sinixt Nation members and their supporters were on the road to prevent Galena Contractors of Nakusp from extending the logging road deeper into the forest in order to harvest about 5,000 cubic meters of timber on crown land. Outside the courthouse James explained that Sinixt artifacts would be disrupted if logging proceeds on
the land. “Just over the hill from the perspective road-building and logging is a 12,500 year old pit house — that’s older than the pyramids,” James said. “Who would sit by and allow the pyramids to be threatened? No one!” However, she acknowledged that the Sinixt have struggled with the court system for decades without ever seeing a ruling in their favour. She hopes for a different outcome in this case. “It’s taken us a long time to learn that there isn’t justice for the Sinixt people in this court system,” James said. “We need to approach the courts in such a way that they’re going to want to listen to us.” There is significant public support for Sinixt effort to protect Perry’s Ridge. About 130 gathered for a rally near the courthouse following James’ time in court Monday, and similar events were staged at previous appearances. “We are fighting private and crown corporations,” James said. “Who are the people behind these decisions that obviously the public doesn’t agree with?”
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay will borrow up to $4.5 million over five years to repair the Nelson aquatic centre, pending board approval Thursday. The recreation commission earlier looked at taking out the same amount over ten years, but concluded the shorter period is preferable to keep interest payments low and reduce administration fees. It also means the loan, expected to cost about $126,000 in interest, won’t be subject to a counterpetition process. However, the work won’t happen until the summer of 2015 and the loan will only be drawn for the exact amount needed once quotes from contractors are in place, chief financial officer Stuart Horn said. The aquatic centre is coming off an almost $800,000 emergency ceiling replacement last year, which saw taxes for the facility rise 34 per cent. Although the project is finished, the regional district will continue to tax at the same level in 2014 and projects a further 6.2 per cent increase next year. Rec commission chair Ramona Faust explained that will help them repay the loan and also create a reserve fund — the motion on this week’s agenda sets a goal of $1 million within ten years. Faust hopes that will be enough to handle any further emergencies,
The Nelson aquatic centre is in line for up to $4.5 million worth of work next year. The Regional District of Central Kootenay has now figured out how to Kirsten Hildebrand photo pay for it. but admits there is no guarantee something won’t fail in the next year, noting the air handling unit is past its due date. “I’m turning blue holding my breath,” she quipped. “We’re at the point where tiles are lifting.” Faust also said they could have increased taxation this year to reduce the amount they have to borrow, “but our interest rate from the Municipal Finance Authority is pretty low. After a big tax in-
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Nelson Fire Rescue is frustrated at a recent reduction in the number of emergencies BC Ambulance has been asking fire fighters to assist with. In November 2013, BC Emergency Health Services made a 35 per cent reduction in the type of emergency calls it considers Code 3 — meaning situations that would have previously triggered both ambulance and fire crews to respond with sirens blaring, now only require an ambulance without sirens. Nelson Fire Rescue assistant chief Mike Daloise and fire fighter Marc Thibault were at a city council meeting Monday to explain how the change has negatively impacted their ability to respond to medical emergencies and what the city might do about it. “This new system restricts tax payer access to the local municipal emergency services that they pay for,” Daloise told council. “We believe it’s each local government’s right to decide what level of first responder service it provides to its citizens.” He explained that, since the change in protocol, Nelson Fire Rescue has been relying on Nelson Police Department to call them about emergencies that BC Ambulance Service is no longer required to inform them about. The police can do this as a courtesy because all 911 calls go through the local detachment before being routed to the necessary emergency service. But there’s times, when a lot of calls are coming in about an incident, that the police dispatcher is too busy to call the fire department. Daloise said he’s had residents tell him about incidents after the fact.
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“I’ll be downtown and somebody will ask ‘why didn’t you come and help me,’ and it’s because we didn’t get called,” Daloise said. Nelson Fire Rescue analyzed their response call records since the change and found that for 30 per cent of the medical calls they responded to, their assistance wasn’t requested by BC Ambulance. And of those calls they hadn’t been asked to go to, they beat the ambulance to the scene 10 per cent of the time. For instance, in September a 15 year old cyclist rode into a car and waited 28 minutes for an ambulance. Another time, a woman dislocated her elbow and was lying in the snow for 30 minutes before the ambulance came. In both cases, fire fighters were able to treat and comfort the victim while they waited.
“As tax payers, we pay into the system [for emergency services] all our lives, though we might only ever call 911 once,” Thibault told council. “And we hope that when we have to make that call, everyone would show up.” Council shared the fire fighters’ concern and agreed to take the issue to the Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments’ annual general meeting next month. The city will submit a special motion asking BC Health Services to consult local governments and fire chiefs on first responder service levels and untimely allow individual municipalities to make the decision on what level of service they want in their community. The city will also send a letter to BC Emergency Health Services expressing its opposition to the changes.
Two teens arrested, charged Two 14-year-old Nelson teens have been arrested and charged after a break and enter incident in the uphill area on Sunday night (March 16). At approximately 11:30 p.m. Nelson Police Department members received a report of an “in progress” break an enter to a residence in Uphill. The report was received from a diligent nearby resident who had observed the suspects enter the home through a window. The owners of the residence were not home at the time of the report. NPD members immediately arrived on scene and observed two males going through the contents of the residence bearing flashlights. At one point during the observations, one of the males was observed wielding an axe. NPD members forcibly gained access to the residence and attempted to place the male suspects under arrest at gunpoint. The two males refused to comply with police direction and fled through a bedroom window and onto the roof of the residence. Members pursued the suspects on foot into a wooded area above the residence. Shortly thereafter one of the males — a 14-year-old Nelson resident — was located and arrested near the scene. A subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the
second male, also a 14-year-old Nelson resident. Both males have been charged and are scheduled to appear in Nelson Court in May. Both males were under the influence of alcohol and drugs during the commission of these offences and a quantity of Cannabis was seized from one of the arrested males. All property from the residence was retrieved and there was minimal damage to the residence from NPD forcible entry. The incident was one of more than 65 calls the NPD responded to during a four day span from March 14 to 17. Other calls of interest included: On March 15 at approximately 4 a.m., NPD members received a report of a motor vehicle incident from an Uphill resident who advised that a vehicle had gone off road into his yard. A male driver was observed departing the scene. A subsequent investigation revealed the driver to be occupying a nearby residence. The 25-yearold Nelson resident was found under the influence of alcohol and admitted to the incident. The male was issued a 24 hour suspension and a violation ticket for failing to remain at the scene of an accident. His vehicle was also impounded for 24 hours.
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800 Bq per cubic metre. The BC Lung Association said at that level “the risk for a non-smoker is higher than for all common accidental deaths combined.” “If we take precautions against accidental deaths by wearing seatbelts and lifejackets and by ensuring that our smoke detectors are working, we should also be testing our homes for radon.” If radon is found at unacceptable levels in one’s home, remediation can help. From allowing for air exchange, to sealing cracks in the foundation and floors, work can cost anywhere from $50 to $3,000. Fixing the problem protects the value of the home. Jessen volunteers with the BC Lung Association because of concerns about poor air quality its impact on health. “If you can’t breath, nothing else matters,” he said. “Clean air is so vital to our health.”
In addition to cigarette smoke and radon, other causes of bad air include pollution from automobiles, backyard burning and wood stoves, explained Jessen. “Just because we’re not in the Lower Mainland doesn’t mean cars aren’t causing bad air,” he said. “If 10,000 cars pass through, that’s all that’s needed for lung problems. There are 18,000 vehicles passing through Nelson at the peak on a summer’s day.” Jessen said ICBC has 10,000 registered vehicles in a six mile radius around Nelson. For more information on radon and testing ones home, check out www.bc.lung.ca or www.healthcanada.gc.ca/radon For more preventative information on various health issues, there are ongoing lunch meetings at the Community First Health Co-op on Wednesdays.
the patient was removed from the vehicle only 12 minutes after arriving on scene. Other incidents included: q On Friday, crews were requested to attend a residence to assist with gaining access. The resident had not been contacted for an extended period of time which raised concerns. The responding firefighter gained access to a second storey window using a 20-foot extension ladder and discovered the occupant in
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The West Kootenay is a known hot spot for the colourless, odourless gas that can cause cancer — radon. And while Nelson doesn’t seem to have as much of the radioactive gas that naturally occurs when uranium in the soil and rocks break down, it is worth paying attention to. “There are pockets,” said Michael Jessen, the Nelson director with the BC Lung Association. He suggests people who live in areas where soil and gravel have been disturbed test the air quality in their homes just to be sure. “We go about our daily lives without knowing it’s there,” said Jessen. “There’s no panic about it but as with many things, we should err on the side of caution.” Radon detectors are available from the Regional District of Central Kootenay offices for a small donation. Jessen explained testing should occur in the area of the house where owners spend eight hours or more per day. If this is on the home’s lower level, the detector should be placed at ground level. Testing should be done for three months. “It’s best to do it in winter months when doors and windows are most likely to be closed,” he said. Radon is the second highest source of cancer to cigarettes smoking. It has significant effects on health damaging lung cells that could then turn cancerous when they reproduce. The risk depends on both the level of radon and the length of exposure. In combination, radon and cigarette smoke have an alarming impact. “A person who is a heavy smoker and has exposure to radon, above allowable limits, they have a one in three chance of getting lung cancer,” said Jessen. New guidelines for acceptable levels of radon in a home are 200 Becquerels per cubic metre. This is down from the former
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medical distress. The firefighter assessed, treated and monitored the patient until EHS arrived. q On Saturday the crews were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle that had ended up in a yard. Crews arrived on scene and assessed for hazards and injuries. Fortunately there were none and the firefighters stood by while the vehicle was removed from the yard to ensure that no issues developed.
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Anyone who has been injured, been involved in a motor vehicle accident or has suffered a serious medical emergency, understands the fear involved in these situations. You are in trouble, you need help ,and you need it fast. That’s where first responders come in. The dedicated personnel — ambulance drivers, paramedics, fire fighters, police — who rush to your aid in a time of crisis. But what if help doesn’t come, or gets delayed? It sounds scary but changes which occurred in November of 2013 have caused delays according to representatives of Nelson Fire Rescue. Back in November, BC Emergency Health Services made a 35 per cent reduction in the type of emergency calls that require both ambulance and fire crews to attend. The result — according to a presentation made to Nelson
City Council on Monday night — is on several occasions, the local fire department hasn’t even been called when a medical emergency occurred. Frightening. No disrespect to the BC Ambulance Service. Their first responders are highly qualified and dedicated professionals who do a great job. But why send one ambulance, when the fire department is also there, ready and waiting? The issue is not qualifications, it’s response time. The fact is, on some occasions the fire crews, if called, could arrive sooner than the ambulance. The opposite is also true, on occasion. But if you are the victim, wouldn’t you want both parties heading your way? As a taxpayer, don’t you want to receive all the services your money pays for? Change, as the saying goes, is good — well this one isn’t.
This photo, called My Ride and My Rider, comes from Jennifer De Guglielmo Hayes who posted it on our Facebook site. Every Wednesday, the Nelson Star will publish a reader’s photo based on a weekly theme. All you have to do is snap a photo and post it to Instagram (#nsreaderphotos) or post it on the Nelson Star Facebook site under the reader photo challenge posting. Next week’s theme is “The Great Outdoors,” so let’s see some of your unique nature shots.
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anada’s sleek, imported green propaganda machine rolled into the capital last week for a couple of days of meetings. You wouldn’t have heard about it, because they didn’t stage any protests or press conferences. Instead they met quietly with selected reporters as well as politicians from both sides of the aisle. They didn’t invite me for some reason, but from what I can gather, it was a friendly networking session. When I speak of our US-directed environmental movement, many people still don’t know what I mean. They see the sign-waving on TV and assume it’s all spontaneous, driven by passionate volunteers. Nuke the Whales for Jesus, as we used to joke in the 1970s. It’s an industry now, and as with our automotive industry, Canada is a branch plant of the US. The Victoria event was an annual conference called Organizing for Change, sponsored by Tides Canada. Thanks mainly to the work of BC. researcher Vivian Krause, this offshoot of the US Tides Foundation now at least identifies itself while it pulls BC’s political strings. Organizing for Change currently includes Ecojustice, Greenpeace, Sierra Club BC, ForestEthics Advocacy, ForestEthics Solutions,
Georgia Strait Alliance, Dogwood Initiative, Pembina Institute, West Coast Environmental Law, Wildsight and Seattle-based Conservation Northwest. Tides is itself a front for wealthy charitable foundations based mostly in Seattle and California, funded by billionaires who see “saving” BC as their personal eco-project. Their hired activists met with Environment Minister Mary Polak to discuss her just-introduced Water Sustainability Act. This was to demand heavy fees and choking regulations on water used for “fracking,” that nefarious gas drilling technology so demonized in fake documentaries and celebrity protests. Tides no longer attempts to hide its strategy of targeting energy development in BC and Alberta. Its tactics are well known, too. Environmentalists need highprofile wins, and the economic pain is best
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Strategy 2.1” that has proven remarkably prophetic. As Greenpeace, Sierra and ForestEthics were negotiating the 2007 Great Bear land use plan, other network members were preparing to “raise the negatives” and market Alberta as a unique threat to planetary integrity. I’ve written before about the distortions and evasions required to present such a fossil fuel fairy tale. Suffice it to say that while we have busloads of protesters in BC, you don’t see them in those benevolent petro-states Angola, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Kuwait or Algeria. They’re not saving the whole planet, just the safe and lucrative parts. And as I mentioned after the protesterstaged Neil Young concert tour, it’s amazing how American oil and gas interests and Alaska oil tankers remain invisible to this sophisticated network. NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert met with the green machine too. He wants all of BC’s groundwater mapped and measured deep into the Earth’s crust. That should take a while. — Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Sinixt question was asked backwards I’m writing in response to last week’s “Question of the Week” and the news of the injunction against and arrests of representatives of the Sinixt Nation. The question, “Should the Sinixt First Nation protesters be permitted to block a Slocan Valley logging road?” is backward and misleading. Do we ask ourselves, “Can I block my own driveway? Can I have a barbeque in my own backyard?” No, we don’t. The Sinixt have lived here for millennia, their culture and people having evolved within this land, their tum’xula7xw (homeland). A more interesting and accurate question to explore would be “Should the Sinixt Nation allow logging roads to be built in their traditional territory without consultation?” And, “should we settlers continue to allow development to proceed on public
A trio of drummers were among 130 people who attended a rally on Monday in Kevin Mills photo support of Sinixt First Nation protesters. lands, without input and consent from the Sinixt?” In spite of being declared extinct in 1956 the Sinixt continue to uphold their responsibilities to their ancestors, their contemporaries and
Now that’s service I flew into Castlegar’s West Kootenay Regional airport on Air Canada’s afternoon flight from Vancouver on Thursday, February 26. When I deplaned I didn’t know my house key had slipped out of my jacket pocket and had fallen on my vacated seat. The alert cabin attendant apparently spotted it and despite being busy with boarding passengers for the outgoing flight, apparently looked me up on the passenger manifest, dashed into the terminal and gave the key to a colleague at the Air Canada check in counter who ran to the shuttle bus about to depart for Nelson with me on it. “Are you William Almolky,” she called out, holding up my key. Now that’s service. A neighbour had a spare key but was away when I got home. So Air Canada’s alert staff saved me a cold wait and a locksmith’s bill so I could get in. Thanks Air Canada for going the extra mile. Bill Almolky Nelson
future generations. These responsibilities are ongoing and inseparable from this land. Both international and Canadian law recognize the rights of indigenous people such as the Sinixt. (See
Canadian constitution s. 35 and The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.) The Canadian settler public is also increasingly recognizing that the agreements that were made with First Nations so that we could settle in North America, are not being honoured. (Treaties, Royal Proclamation of 1763.) More and more of us are deeply concerned about the injustices that are being perpetuated in our names. We are increasingly shocked and dismayed that “our” courts continue to obstruct justice and violate international agreements by ignoring basic human rights. The more I learn about First Nations’ traditional cultures, the more I realize that their aims — peace and harmony, balance and respect for all peoples and all creation — are my aims. In the face of the increasing corporatization of Canada and the
disregard for all our rights and living environments, I can see that my allegiance is clearly with the original people of this land. It is my dream to be part of a living, thriving culture that we, settler and Sinixt, create together through decolonization. So, should the Sinixt be consulted? Hell yes! Will I allow development to proceed without including all the voices of the people who belong to this land, in the past, present and future? Hell no! I wholeheartedly support Marilyn James, Dennis Zarelli and the Sinixt Nation in the stand they’ve taken on Perry’s Ridge. I encourage others to join the growing movement working to shift the paradigm of greed and ensure our collective future in Sinixt Territory and on this beautiful Earth.
K.L. Kivi Nelson
It’s not war being celebrated Re: Charles Jeanes letter “Why do we celebrate war?” (Nelson Star, February 28) There are so many problems I see within this letter. Sadly, if this represents the majority of Canadians I am saddened deeply and even more resolved in my purpose. Politicians have no interest in educating us, it is everyone’s responsibility to educate themselves and gain an understanding of past events. Don’t expect our government to educate those who have no real interest in the past. They have already done this, as Remembrance Day is covered in elementary school still to this day.
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If the “commemorate” the start of the First World War comment is a reference to Remembrance Day, clearly Mr. Jeanes memory has failed him. As I understand it, we remember those who have served or fallen for our country and the date is the end of the First World War, not the beginning. Please forgive me if I misinterpreted your reference as it was vague. Legions justifying war? Sir how many legion members do you know personally? Perhaps research the purpose of the legion to gain a better understanding of what they do for the communities they are in. I could go on and on, but I suspect
most readers of this letter don’t actually need educating. “Why do we celebrate war?” Wow catchy title but we don’t. We remember those who have served, for right or for wrong. Such as the Polish friend who was French resistance, survived Auschwitz and kept the tattoo number on her arm as a reminder (her family did not survive). Or the uncle I never met. I do have photographs and other documents about him, because I researched it. Drew Swan Salmo
YOU’RE INVITED: GROHMAN NARROWS PUBLIC MEETING – MARCH 26 On March 26, BC Hydro will hold a public meeting in Nelson to report on the findings to date for the Grohman Narrows Channel Improvement Project. The event is open to the public and will have BC Hydro experts available to speak to the project work so far.
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Touchstones Nelson held their annual Winter Family Fair on March 9. Admission was by donation, and Executive Director Leah Best presented KLH Foundation Administrator Bryna Idler with half of the proceeds from the day. We encourage everyone to visit Touchstones to view the new exhibit in Gallery B. Good Medicine: Nelson’s Healthcare History, an exploration of the individual stories, images and artifacts that make up Nelson’s dynamic healthcare history, runs until May 18.
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Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced Thursday that the province will continue the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) and try to negotiate improvements to the treaty from within its existing framework. The decision comes with the deadline of September when either side in the agreement can give the required 10-year notice to terminate substantial portions of the treaty or end it entirely in 2024, the 60-year lifespan of the original treaty’s time frame. The decision to continue with the treaty includes 14 principles intended to guide BC in any discussions on the future of the CRT between Canada and the United States. The announcement comes after a two-year review of the 50-year-old treaty between Canada and the US, with the province of BC acting as Canada’s representative and the US Entity made up of the US Corps of Engineers and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) representing the US “We believe continuing the Columbia River Treaty while exploring how improvements could benefit both countries is the best strategy moving forward for BC, Canada, and the United States,” said Bennett in a media release. “The consultations that have included various levels of government, stakeholder groups, First Nations, and the public have helped ensure the future of the treaty will be shaped by the people it impacts.” Kootenay West MLA, Katrine Conroy, is the NDP’s opposition critic for the Columbia River Treaty but, in this case, she is not being so critical. “This is a good thing,” said Conroy. “You won’t hear this much in my political career but the minister and I agree on this. “I think it’s better to work within the treaty and improve upon it. We gave up far more than we gained in the treaty, they gained a huge socioeco- Nelson Councillor nomic boost, to their Deb Kozak tourism, agriculture, flood control, all this on top of the hydro. It’s pretty amazing what you can do when you have control of the flow. “This is a good start and we have to be tough in negotiations but I think we’re in a strong position. I’m glad the ministry has let the federal government know the direction they want to go with this and I think the citizens will support it.” Bennett said the province would try to convince the US government it is a fair deal. BC gets “downstream benefits” worth between
Spring Sofa Sensation Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and US President Dwight Eisenhower at the signing of the Columbia River Treaty in January 1961. White House Photo Office $100 and $300 million a year from the treaty, and the US has suggested that is too much. “We believe, with all due respect to the US, that if all of the benefits in the US are identified and valued, that in fact Canada probably does not receive enough,” Bennett said Thursday. “There hasn’t been a major flood in the US since the Canadian dams were constructed,” Bennett said. “Before the Canadian dams were constructed, there were some horrible floods causing loss of life and billions of dollars of damage. So the treaty was negotiated 50 years ago on the basis of producing power and controlling floods.” The review process included numerous community consultation sessions held throughout the Columbia Basin to discuss the impacts of the original treaty and what the people of the region wanted to see addressed in any new discussions on the cross-border agreement. “The first thing we noticed during the community consultations was the deep sorrow felt in many communities at the losses Energy Minister the region incurred,” said Bill Bennett Nelson Councillor Deb Kozak, who is also the local government committee chair for the review. “But the people of this region are pragmatic and resilient and they wanted to talk about how to make things better. “When this treaty was struck 50 years ago it was a different time and there were no provisions for the ecology of the river system. People have expressed concerns about possible impacts of climate change and the industrial reservoirs with the dramatic raising and lowering of water levels that impact fish
and wildlife and erosion. These things need to be acknowledged and addressed.” While the US side of the treaty has yet to formally declare whether or not it is interested in continuing with the treaty, the US Entity released its recommendations for the future of the CRT last December. Although the document clearly states that it feels the financial compensation returned to BC through the downstream benefits of the agreement are far too high and need to be addressed, many of the stated principles in the document are relatively closely aligned with the principles put forward by BC “The US relies heavily on a managed system,” said Kozak. “There’s a big advantage to continuing the discussion and looking for improvements. When this treaty was struck is was a highly unusual occurrence, since then it has been used as a model for cross-border agreements. It has served Canada and the US very well.” Officials at the Portland-based Bonneville Power Administration have recommended a “modernized framework that balances power production, flood risk management, and ecosystem-based function as the primary purposes addressed in the treaty, while also meeting other congressionally authorized purposes of the US project, such as irrigation and navigation.” On the BC side, dams on the Columbia system provide about half of the province’s current electricity supply. Bennett said he expects tough negotiations, but he is confident the treaty can be settled. “Yankee trader is an expression that I’m familiar with,” Bennett said. “They’ve always done very well on the softwood agreement it seems to me, so I’m not expecting an easy ride or anything. But the history of the treaty is that the two countries have collaborated very well.”
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As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well. Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season. Even if gardening season is still around the corner, completing the following projects can ensure your garden gets off on the right foot. Clear debris One of the best things you can do for your garden as winter winds down is to clear it of debris. Winter can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with debris once spring arrives. Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost, and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter. Clearing such debris likely won’t take long, but it’s a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again. Examine the soil Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or struggles. Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies. This may require the help of a professional, but if a problem arises, you might be able to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and still enjoy a successful gardening season. Another way to examine the soil is less complex but can shed light on when would be a good time to get back to work. Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, you can start preparing for gardening seasoning. But if the soil is still clumped together, it needs more time to dry out before you can begin your prep work. Initiate edging Edging is another task gardeners can begin as they get ready for the season. Edge plant and flower beds, but be sure to use a spade with a flat blade or an edger designed to edge flower beds. Such tools will cut deep enough so grass roots that may eventually grow into the flower bed are severed. Depending on how large a garden is, edging can be a time-consuming task, so getting a head start allows homeowners to spend more time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing. Fight weeds Though weeds likely have not survived the winter, that does not mean they won’t return once the weather starts to heat up. But as inevitable as weeds may seem, homeowners can take steps to prevent them from turning beautiful gardens into battlegrounds where plants, flowers and vegetables are pitted against unsightly and potentially harmful weeds. Spring is a good time to apply a pre-emergent weed preventer, which can stop weeds before they grow. Though such solutions are not always foolproof, they can drastically reduce the likelihood of weed growth. Though gardeners might not be able to start planting their gardens in late winter or early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins.
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There was the time Sarah Allen (teenager) didn’t show up for a babysitting gig in Nelson. And then there was the time Sarah Allen (Canadian actress) did show up for a film intro and Q&A at the Nelson Civic Theatre in her hometown. The scenes are a couple of decades apart, of course. The first wouldn’t be memorable to me at all if it weren’t for the second. We all look around us at the talented kid, the math whiz, the high scorer and think: I wonder if I’ll be saying, “I knew her when....” It’s so much fun when it actually comes true. Sarah Allen’s career
in film and television has been well covered in local news media, so I won’t recap here. You’ll know she left Nelson to attend the prestigious National Theatre School and from there galloped into a career in film and television. And you’ll know she’s back in her hometown to open a special screening of the Bruce MacDonald film The Husband tonight, March 19, in which she stars. Celebrating Sarah (I can’t call her Allen because she was, after all, my kids’ babysitter — at least when she remembered) comes naturally to Nelson and area folks, because we love to celebrate our own. And we have so many!
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The KIJHL hockey season came to an end for the Nelson Leafs last week. The local squad fell 6-2 on Thursday night in Fruitvale against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. The win gave the Nitehawks a four games to two series victory over Nelson. While officially eliminated from playoff play, the Leafs season isn’t over. As the host squad of this year’s Cyclone Taylor Cup, the Leafs will still compete in the BC Junior B Hockey Championships set for April 9 to 13. But the squad now has to wait for all the provincial playoffs to finish before seeing any real game action. “We will take a break from the ice and work off the ice. Work on some things we haven’t had time to do,” said Leafs head coach Frank Maida. That includes plenty of gym work to build strength and improve cardio. Maida said the squad has some time to reenergize before they get back on the ice. While he is looking ahead to the provincial tournament, Maida also reflected back on the now completed playoff series
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks pushed the Nelson Leafs out of the KIJHL playoff picture in six games. While officially eliminated from the playoffs, the Leafs are the host team in this year’s provincial championship Kevin Mills photo and will still play for the BC crown. with Beaver Valley. move forward and get ready for to continue playing to decide “A couple of bounces our way the Cyclone Taylor.” league championships. and we could have been moving As the hosts, Nelson will be Maida said he isn’t worried on in the series. It was a well the best rested squad in the four- about a lack of game time. fought series. I thought the boys team provincial tournament “You know, you got to be deserved a better fate, but we as the other three teams have ready to go and we will be.”
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Leafs duo raise $3,100 for charity Nelson Leafs players Brad Rebagliati and Blair Andrews are feeling a little lighter these days. The teammates both had their hair cut off on Saturday morning as part of a cancer fundraiser. The players raised more than $3,100. “It was a good cause and a lot of people helped out... I’m very happy with how much we raised,” said Rebagliati. After the event, assistant coach Sean Dooley joked with Andrews Nelson Leafs teammates Brad Rebagliati and Blair Andrews had their hair cut off on Saturday morning about his new look. Kevin Mills photo as part of a cancer fundraiser. The players raised more than $3,100. “It’s almost as short as his ice time.”
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Community Events Wild and Wacky — Spring Break at the Nelson Library. Tweens and teens ages 12 and up are invited to take part in crafts and games from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. on March 19 and 26. Craft supplies and board games provided. Bring a game, bring a friend. Snacks too. For info contact: jharris@nelson.ca. Interested in supporting Nelson’s downtown vitality? Join the Nelson Business Association every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Kootenay Coop meeting room above Hipperson’s Hardware. The Starry Night Astronomy Program begins it’s fourth year at Taghum Hall. Have a look at Jupiter and the wonders of the night sky on Friday, March 21 and 28, weather permitting. For more info, contact Wayne at 250354-1586. Spring Equinox and World Water Day Labyrinth Walk. Welcome the change of season and honour water, our most valuable natural resource on Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Lakeside Labyrinth in Rotary Lakeside Park. A free event presented by The Nelson Community Labyrinth Group. For details see labyrinth.kics.bc.ca The Nelson branch of the BC SPCA presents its third annual Burger and Beer Karaoke Fundraiser at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill on Saturday, March 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy a beer and a local cruelty-free premium burger while also hearing some of the best singers in Nelson belt out favorites. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased in advance at the Nelson SPCA, Selkirk Vet, or at the door. The SEEDS project’s Sunday Gardening Series continues March 23 at the Lakeside Park greenhouses from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For details contact Lee: 250-3523870. Municipal Pension Retirees Association of the West Kootenay is having their next quarterly meeting on March 24 at 10 a.m. in the Trail Legion. After the business meeting the speaker
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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com will be Gwen Ziprick. She will speak about ways of making funeral arrangements, funeral costs and answer any questions members may have. Lunch will be served on a member pay basis. WK Naturalist month-end meeting is Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m., Seniors Centre, Selkirk College Trail Campus. Native Plants for Native Pollinators: Join us for this free presentation to learn simple ways of enhancing native pollinator habitat in your garden. Beautiful slides. Refreshments. Please bring your own cup. More info: 250-362-7424 Friends of the Salmo Public Library are holding their AGM Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Salmo Public Library. All ages welcomed. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333. Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-3526008 for details. Workshops Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This fun evening practice
is suitable for all levels, focusing on fluidity empowerment. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). Yoga for Girls is also offered Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee. Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic on March 22 is “Kicking the Winter Blahs: Dealing with Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).” Presented by Castlegar psychologist Jo-Anne Stoltz, this workshop is about the factors that can lead to depression and SAD and alternative/holistic methods of coping. All women welcome to free classes in March. Melody Parenteau is beginning a brand new Stretch and Strength class entitled Essentrics. Introductory free classes for March are at the Dance Connection in West Arm Plaza on Monday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Drop in! Bring a towel. Bare feet or clean shoes. No impact. For any questions call Melody at 250505-3437. Missoula, Montana residents Patrick Marsolek and Lori Mitchell will offer an intensive Argentine Tango workshop on March 21, 22 and 23 in Nelson. The format will include six classes, with a Friday evening practica and Saturday evening Milonga. An advance price of $100 includes everything. Please contact franwallis@redmtn.ca or phone 250-358-2448 for details and to register. Touchstones Nelson is offering a volunteer tour guide training program over five Friday afternoons, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., from March 28 to April 25. Through the training, participants will learn to facilitate interactive tours and hands-on activities with groups of school-aged children and adults. Email Jessica Demers for more information: jessica@touchstonesnelson.ca. Oxygen Art Centre presents new courses with Deborah Thompson and Susan Andrews Grace. Susan is offering Writing What We Love starts on Wednesday, April 2, and runs
weekly from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for six weeks. Deborah Thompson is offering Following a Line: Figure Drawing and Painting on the weekend of April 5 and 6, and Painting: Modernist Manifestos begins Thursday April 3 and runs weekly from 4 to 7 p.m. for four weeks. For more info or to register online, see oxygenartcentre.org To register by phone, call 250-352-2821. Announcement MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) is a free program for families with children between the ages of seven and 13. This 10 week, twice-weekly program promotes healthy eating and physical activity to help families work together towards health weights. Next session starts April 23. For info call 250-505-4708. Soles 4 Soles is back in town and asking you to donate your gently used footwear to be donated to people in the midst of extreme poverty and those recovering from natural disasters. All footwear in good condition, including sandals and boots, are gratefully accepted and needed. Please tie shoes together or use elastic bands to hold shoes in pairs, and drop them off at any of the following locations before April 15: Mark’s Work Wearhouse; Save on Foods; Vince DeVito’s Shoes; Valhalla Pure Outfitters; Vogue Portraits & Cameras; Streetclothes Named Desire; Shoes for the Soul; Snowpack; Gaia Rising and Nelson Husky. The Friends of the Nelson Library is collecting children’s books for an upcoming book sale fundraiser. Donate your clean, gently used picture and chapter books (no magazines), CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays (no videos), jigsaw puzzles and board games (no missing pieces). The Kid-Sized Book Sale will be held at the Library on April 12. All proceeds support the Library’s Grow-A-Reader Program. To include your event in the online calendar visit nelsonstar. com. Or email reporter@nelsonstar.com to add your event to the community calendar.
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Nelson actress Sarah Allen will attend a screening at the Nelson Civic Theatre of a recent film she starred in called The Husband. The movie, in which Allen plays a married mother who is sent to jail after sleeping with a 14-year-old boy, will be at the Civic on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at civictheatre.ca, or at the door.
BC SPCA FundrAiSer night nelSon KArAoKe Burger And Beer!!! Sat., March 22nd, 6-9 PM Finley’s irish Bar and grill Singers • drinks • Burgers tickets $15 at the SPCA, Selkirk Vet or at the door.
Nelson Civic Theatre’s spring break matinees continue with The Lego Movie show Wednesday, March 19 at 2 p.m. and Walking with Dinosaurs on Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. The Thursday night art house movie on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. is The Past, about an Iranian man who deserts his French wife and her two children to return to his homeland, but then must return to Paris four years later for the divorce procedure. Info at civictheatre.ca.
Selkirk music students Charlie Pears-Smith and Hilary Whelan have their end of year showcase at Shambhala Hall at the Tenth Street Campus of Selkirk College on Friday, March 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.
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Art by LVR students is on exhibit in the TeenScene at the Nelson Library until April 30. Come see the talent of Grades 9 and 10 students. This work of various animal skulls features dramatically beautiful charcoal drawings that seem to find a place where science and art meet. An exhibit of portrait drawings by artist John Stegman will be on display at the Nelson Public Library through March and April. Blue Night returns on Friday, March 28. Numerous downtown shops will be hosting art openings, including Craft Connection, Tara Davis Studio, John Ward Fine Coffee, Ripping Giraffe, Cotton Creek Clothing, Capitol Theatre, Shanti Yoga Studio, and Kutenai Art Therapy Institute. For details follow “Blue Night Nelson” on Facebook. Selkirk College presents: The Digital Arts Year End Show on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Shanti Yoga Studio (237 Baker Street). Come celebrate the efforts and talents of the digital arts students.
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Learn more about opposition to pipelines in BC at the “Talk, Music, Action” evening at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, March 27. Several speakers will be featured, including Geraldine Thomas Flurer, the communications coordinator for the First Nations Yinka Dene Alliance. Brian Rosen and other local musicians will be performing. Tickets are available for $15, or just $5 for students and youth. Find out more on Facebook: Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC.
Canadian journalist Sally Armstrong will speak at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, March 29. The Mir Centre for Peace Lecture Series presents Sally Armstrong, a Canadian journalist who has spent the last 25 years reporting on the plight of women in war zones around the world. Her talk, entitled “The Ascent of Women: Progress Towards Gender Justice,” is Saturday, March 29 at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults or $13 for students and seniors. Buy online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or charge by phone at 250-352-6363. Find Your Divine presents CBC’s The National news anchor Wendy Mesley speaking about her journey to the top in an industry that once was male dominated. Don’t miss this women-focused event on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Mary Hall, Selkirk College. Tickets are sold out.
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The Capitol Theatre Season Series presents: Shay Kuebler Dance Company’s Karoshi on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss this contemporary dance performance with explosive choreography and an all-male ensemble of six dancers. A thrilling and visceral experience. Tickets are $30 for adult or $24 for student at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.
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The After Work Dance Party with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub is excited to share the stage with the talented vocalist Rease Warner on Friday, March 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Filling out the rhythm section will be Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jesse Lee on bass, and Steven Parish on drums. Cover is by donation. Billy Bangers and DJ Breaker will be spinning at Spiritbar on Friday, March 21 with DSun. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5. On Saturday, March 22 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions celebrates their first of the spring sessions featuring Dirt Floor, a local folk roots indie quartet that includes harmonica, lap steel guitar, percussion and upright bass. They’ll be followed by Tend&See, a soulful folk duo of orchestral percussion and strings mixed with ethereal harmonies and poetic lyrics. On March 22, Bejing, China’s Carsick Cars and White+ with guests Law of Signs will play the Crank it to 6 Concert Series held in the KCR basement, 308 Hall Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door. Dandy Snow Lion Events will be hosting a Masquerade Party on Saturday, March 22 at the Spritbar. This event will be a great blend of music and live performances, and an opportunity for people to come out in costumes and masks. Tickets are available at the Hume Hotel. Early Bird tickets are $10 and $15 thereafter. Proceeds go to the Nelson SPCA.
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UP TO $400 cash daily FT & PT outdoors, Spring/Summer work. Seeking honest, hard working staff. Visit us online at: PropertyStarsJobs.com LOST: Missing Tuxedo Cat. He has a white belly, four white paws, two white spots above upper lip otherwise he is predominately black. He has the most adorable greenish yellow eyes, weighs 10 lbs, answers to Umi and is the love of my life. He went missing from his lower Fairview home on Tues. Mar 11th. Please call Roz anytime 250 777-4827 Reward
POSITIVE Apparel is hiring for our furniture department. Successful applicants must be able to lift 50-100 pounds, move furniture by themselves and be able to drive a 2 ton truck. A clear driver’s abstract and criminal check is required. All other training is provided. Apply in person 721 Front st Positive Apparel is hiring a summer student, Must be registered in post secondary and returning to school in the fall, available May 30 – Aug 29 for full time employment. All training provided. Apply in person at 721 Front st Nelson.
The Adventure Hotel has an immediate part time position available for Night Auditor/Cleaner. Must be able to work weekends. Please drop off resume to Front Desk or email rhonda@adventurehotel.ca. Only those short listed will be contacted.
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Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Shaolin Qi Gong. Increase your strength, flexibility and coordination. Learn to focus your breath, willpower and energy (Qi). Tues & Thurs Mar 25th - May 15th 8:00 - 8:50 am $197. call 250-352-0459
Housesitting Professional House & Dog Sitter cheaper than a kennel call Andrew at 250 896-9338
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Career Opportunities LOCAL Trucking Company seeks full time dispatcher for Chip Hauling Fleet. Fast paced work environment which requires computer skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a solid background in logistics. apply on line at sutco.ca or fax 250357-2009. call 1-888-357-2612 ext. 230 for details.
Medical/Dental RN’S & LPN’S Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses 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 & cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax: 1-866-686-7435
Trades, Technical ENSIGN IS looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiter’s will be in Nisku, Alberta, March 31 - April 9 to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online ensignjobs.com. Call 1-888-367-4460.
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GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca
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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.
Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility. 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
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KOOTENAY KIDS SOCIETY is seeking an EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANT FOR ABORIGINAL PROGRAM to be responsible for providing aboriginalbased programming for children 0-6 years during family gatherings in Nelson and/or Castlegar. For detailed job posting please visit www.kootenaykids.ca. Posting closes March 21, 2014 FAN Regional Capacity-Building Coordinator
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On Friday, January 10, 2014 Bertha Isabelle Frederiksen passed away at the age of 99 years. A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM from the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Service with Rev. David Boyd as officiant. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation 3 view St. Nelson, BC or to Nelson Jubilee Manor 500 Beasley St. West, Nelson, BC On line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
The Family Action Network (FAN) of the Lower Columbia Society requires contract support for the position of Regional Coordinator (RC) to implement its strategic priorities. The FAN Board of Directors is looking for a personable, innovative community development professional to support us in building a unique regional “network” that will support optimal life experiences for families with young children in the Lower Columbia. The RC will be responsible for participating in our identified priority projects. • Plan, coordinate, evaluate, and grow FAN’s biannual ASQ Screening Day event. • Develop, in conjunction with website design professionals and community stakeholders, the FAN one-stop website; oversee public launch and celebration of the website. We are looking for an experienced community development professional, with a minimum of 3 years experience. A university degree or equivalent combination of proven experience and postsecondary education, with focus in one or more areas of Leadership, Community Development, Social Work, Early Childhood, Project Management, Health Services, preferred. The RC is expected to work approximately 25 hours/week for 45 weeks per year. Applicants are requested to submit a resume along with a cover letter that illustrates their experience, competencies and abilities to successfully meet FAN’s deliverables to FAN.lowercolumbia1@ gmail.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application deadline is 4 pm on Friday, April 4th. For a full job description go to http://document.li/87hr For more info e-mail: FAN.lowercolumbia1@gmail.com
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF PETER LEONTOWICZ late of 307 Hills Upper Road, New Denver, British Columbia V0G 1S1 (the “Estate�) NOTICE is given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the administrator, The Canada Trust Company, at Suite 900 – 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2M4, on or before April 30, 2014, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.
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Breathe through a straw for 60 seconds. That’s what breathing is like with cystic fibrosis. No wonder so many people with CF stop breathing in their early 30s.
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2 BDRM Downtown Nelson. Main floor of house. WD, no smoking, no pets. $950/month plus utilities. Available April 1st. 250-825-9498.
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Estate Sales ESTATE SALE: Antiques, collectibles, furniture, dolls, toys, Christmas decorations. Mar 15th 9am - 1pm Mar 16th 1pm - 4pm Mar 22nd 9am - 1pm 405 Hampton Gray Place, Nelson (in the subdivision at the top of Davies St)
SIX MILE, Immediate occupancy Super Clean, Super Cozy fully furnished & equipped inclu util, Wifi, Digital cable onsite laundry beautiful surroundings call Laurie @ 250 777-1146 on bus route
Duplex / 4 Plex TerriďŹ c Location Nelson/Uphill half duplex, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. $1200/mo + util. N/S, N/P. Avail end of Apr. Phone 250-505-9759
Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD available online: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 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 WINDOW Air Conditioner, Large computer desk, and more. 250-364-1843
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2 bdrm, 2 bath at 3 mile on the lake $1500/m + util 825-4700 or 825-2200 2 bdrm mobile, peaceful location on acreage W/D, F/S, N/S Pets negotiable, rental ref’s $800/m 250 505-9827 NELSON- 2 bdrm executive waterfront home, 6 mile Nelson, partially furnished. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1700+ utils. (250)825-4471 or 250354-9434. TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003
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1 bdrm basement suite, close to 10th St Campus $700/m util incl, Avail Apr 1st 354-4969 SMALL one bdrm single occupancy basement suite at 1 mile Nelson. W/D, utilities and Satellite included. N/S, no pets, N/P. $750/mnth. References required. email to jawrght@telus.net
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Commercial/ Industrial Property 1200SQ ft Commercial Office and Warehouse space for rent at 920 Nelson Avenue. Rent is $1428.35 including GST. Call or Email for details power@bergevinelectric.com 250-354-4171 or 250-5054363
Houses For Sale 2005 SRI Double Wide MODULAR HOME 24x44 in Triangle Gardens. 45 years and up. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, bay window, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pantry, low maintenance, gas heat, air conditioning, 5 appl’s, UGS, landscaped, covered deck & carport, other features, must see. 250-442-8676
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TRAIL (Sunningdale) 2bd., 1bth., basement, large carport, patio, workshop. Close to amenties. $184,900. 250-3641940
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Heads: you get a worse recycling program. Tails: you get to pay more for it.
The BC Government is proposing to offload the province’s world-class recycling programs, run by local municipalities, to an association led by big multi-national corporations. The idea is that we’ll get a better, more efficient program that costs taxpayers less. Unfortunately, what we’ll really end up with is anyone’s guess. The association isn’t guaranteeing that we’ll get a better program, or even one as good as the current Blue Box program already in place. Since the association is led by big businesses outside of BC, many of whom are not even headquartered in Canada, one could presume that profits will come before environmental stewardship. They usually do. They also won’t guarantee that there won’t be any job cuts here in BC. And how is this supposed to make things better for BC?
Currently, BC homeowners only pay, on average, $35 a year for curbside recycling. Under the proposed regime, you’ll pay more. Every time you bring home a pizza, buy toilet paper, or pretty much anything else that comes in a package, businesses will be passing their increased costs on to you. How much more? Well, nobody’s saying. Here’s the only thing anyone does know: we already have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, managed locally and puts the BC environment first. So why is the BC government flipping a coin, bringing in a questionable recycling program that some of our local elected officials are already calling a “scam?” It’s time to contact Premier Clark and ask her.
What’s going on here?
Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by:
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