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Armed suspect Peter DeGroot is dead after what RCMP describe as an “interaction” with an Emergency Response Team (ERT) in a cabin near Slocan on Monday afternoon. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is now investigating the incident. The IIO confirmed in an online statement that DeGroot “sustained a gunshot injury during an interaction… In addition, a firearm was found at the scene.” The IIO investigation was in its early stages as of press time Tuesday and investigators are expected to be in the area most of the week. IIO resources include a team director, three investigators and a forensic specialist. In additions to this, the IIO will provide dedicated services to assist the family of the deceased. Now that the IIO are investigating, the RCMP are prohibited from making any public statements about the case. After the incident, relative Theodore DeGroot contacted the Star and offered more details about the suspect. “I grew up with Peter (in Orillia, Ont.). He was an intelligent, friendly, loyal person.
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He was funny, quick to laugh and he always saw positive things in bad situations. This is not sentimentality; I’m describing the person we wish to remember. Peter was a normal, healthy young man when we left high school. “Peter suffered some form of aneurysm approximately 20 years ago. After that, his mental state began to deteriorate. As he visited over the years, he began to act more agitated when we talked. Peter began verbally lashing out against specific people. When he developed a paranoid obsession with me, I began receiving threats, and disturbing communications. I reported them to the (Ontario Provincial Police) and the RCMP in B.C.. I hoped he would get help but heard nothing further.” “In frustration, I told an OPP officer, if Peter did not receive treatment, I literally expected to turn on the television and find him in the sort of situation that happened in Slocan. It was not a flippant remark, but a serious expression of my deep concern for Peter’s safety.” The incident began on Thursday when the Slocan/New Denver RCMP responded to a dispute between two individuals on Slocan West Road near Gravel Pit Road. While on scene, De-
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Groot allegedly fired upon police with a rifle before retreating into the surrounding forest. No members of the public nor RCMP officers were injured. Police searched for DeGroot, 45, for five days. They considered the suspect to be armed and dangerous and locked down the area. Residents were told to stay inside their homes with doors locked. They also limited access to the village. The RCMP initially used Gravel Pit Road as a staging area as they set up a command post with more than 25 members including a containment team dressed in camouflage. Plainclothes police wore their bullet proof vests, and an ambulance was on standby along with more than 10 marked and unmarked vehicles. An RCMP helicopter out of Kelowna was in the area. The RCMP also interviewed residents. While residents weren’t allowed to enter the area, many parked their vehicles
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WildSafe BC autumn update Kate Whiteside Rossland News
WildSafe BC – formerly known as Bear Aware – saw a slow start to autumn wildlife activity reports, until September. Updates and mapping for bears, cougars and coyotes are now being recorded through the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program –W.A.R.P. – online at wildsafebc.com/warp. “It seemed to come all at once,” said Sharon Wieder, WildSafe BC Community Coordinator for Rossland and Trail. “When the huckleberries got rained out, bears started to show up.” In Rossland, black bear reports identify activity north and south of Columbia Avenue, east of Monty Christo Street. A black bear has been reported in east Trail, close to Columbia River residences. Although there were grizzly sightings in the spring, the fall has been quiet. But, Wieder says they are still
around. The black bears reported have a huge appetite, as they need to add on 30 percent of their weight to prepare for this winter’s hibernation. Garbage is their number one attractor, with fruit trees a close second. Making both unavailable is recommended. People are asked to pick fall fruit and use, donate or share it with others, or check out local fruit-pressing events. “Dumping fruit is against the Wildlife Attractant Bylaw in Rossland,” explained Wieder, adding people can be fined. People can contact WildSafe’s Harvest Rescue program in Trail or Rossland to explore donating their unwanted fruit. Also, Kate’s Kitchen, the Salvation Army kitchen in Trail, can be asked about food donations. For all other unwanted or unusable fruit, the landfill sites take organic waste for a small fee
per load. WildSafe BC has also had a rattlesnake report in Trail, and a coyote report in the Rossland. Pet owners are advised to feed and keep pets indoors – especially at night. They also recommend chickens in back yards be protected with an electric fence. WildSafe BC is using its Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/wildsafebc, for updates, alerts and advice. A recent post asks drivers and cyclists to be aware of snakes, as they are active this time of year. Another post features a video on cougars. There is also a great photo of a bear paw print compared to a hand, and how to decide what type of bear it is. Citizens are encouraged to report problem wildlife or bears in urban areas by calling 1-877-952-7277. WildSafe BC is a British Columbia Wildlife Foundation initiative and will soon include all the Bear Aware information on its updated website.
Election News, race for Mayor is on Greg Nesteroff Rossland News
Rossland will have a race for mayor next month, but not between the two people originally expected. In a surprise move, mayor Greg Granstrom filed papers Friday for council-
lor, while Jill Spearn will run for mayor against fellow councillor Kathy Moore. It ensures Rossland will elect a woman to the position for only the second time. The first was Jackie Drysdale, who served from 1985 to 1987.
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Tragic Ending Most of the Kootenay, along with the rest of the province, have been watching the ongoing story of the search for a Slocan gunman. It’s a search that ended tragically on Monday with the death of suspect Peter DeGroot. Many of the details of this incident are still unfolding. Unfortunately, the age of social media has turned this tragedy into an opportunity to make accusations, political statements or just to vent frustrations and despair. Make no mistake, this is a tragic ending and our sympathies go out to the friends and families of the deceased. However, our sympathies also go out to the police and emergency personnel who are being lambasted by some commentors on Facebook and other websites. The RCMP and the emergency response team are being unfairly labelled, as are some of the residents of Slocan. Anyone who thinks our police officers go out with the intention of killing someone — as some posts have indicated — obviously know little about law enforcement. Officers risk their lives to protect the public. It’s just that simple. Nobody can say they know that the suspect wouldn’t hurt anybody. Nobody can say that there was no danger. You can guess that, you can speculate that, you can believe it or assume it, but you don’t know. Neither do the police. They have to treat the situation, a man with a gun, as lifethreatening. He may have had trouble with mental health issues; that doesn’t make him non-threatening. Had the suspect escaped, or hid inside a house and harmed an innocent bystander, we believe the same commenters would be complaining that the police didn’t do enough. It’s a tragic outcome for everyone involved.
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Pumpkins: More than just jack-o-lanterns October is the month for pumpkins! Pumpkins grow well in our area, and are in abundance at this time of year. When most people think of pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and pies are usually what come to mind but these nutritious, versatile and hardy gourds can be so much more. Did you know the world’s largest pumpkin weighed in at over 1600 pounds! Even more surprising is that in some communities people hollow out pumpkins, make them into boats and have annual pumpkin boat races. If you don’t believe me, look it up on the internet. Like other types of squash, pumpkins are full of nutrients.
Their deep orange coloured flesh is packed with beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps prevent heart disease and cancer. Pumpkins are also a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fibre. Pumpkin pie is a popular treat but pumpkin can be used for so much more. Try it in cookies, pancakes, loaves, muffins, soups and more. When choosing a pumpkin for cooking, look for one that is smaller and heavy for its size. When carving your Halloween jack- o-lantern be sure to save the seeds for roasting. Baked pumpkin seeds are a healthy snack and they are easy to make. Just rinse the pumpkin seeds to remove
pulp then lay the seeds on a piece of paper towel to dry. Next, put the seeds in a bowl with a bit of vegetable oil and your favourite flavouring (Mrs. Dash, seasoning salt), or cinnamon and brown sugar. Finally, spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring occasionally until light brown and crisp (about 15-25 minutes). Looking for a way to use up that left over pumpkin puree? Check out this tasty and healthy muffin recipe from Healthy Families BC: www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/ blog/pumpkin-raisin-muffinstracy-nash. Happy pumpkin season!
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Greater Trail stakeholders reach agreement on new sewer line path
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Talks began between the community leaders began at the province’s annual municipal conference two weeks ago, said Warfield Mayor Bert Crockett.
Rossland looks forward to a renewed spirit of cooperation
“Once we got the conversation going we knew we had to keep it going until we reached an agreement,” he said. “When we came back from Vancouver we called a meeting in the village’s chambers and pounded it out. Ev-
eryone was cooperative and that’s what we needed.” Regional discussions about how to replace the aging sewer line on the old Trail bridge began three years ago and since that time, the issue has festered amongst residents in affected communities and at the sewer committee level. Rossland Mayor Greg Granstrom vented frustration over the lengthy process last month, but says the milestone agreement was reached through cooperation and understanding of each community’s situation. “Rossland looks forward to a renewed spirit of cooperation with our neighbours,” Granstrom noted. “I believe it is extremely important that we as partners in the regional district continue to build on this co-operative effort.” This is a big deal because we decided to come together and develop a proposal that would satisfy everyone, said Robert Cacchioni, adding
that the agreement shows that communities are working together to resolve major issues. “No administration was involved,” explained the Trail councillor, regional director and chair of the sewer committee. “The agreement was hammered out by the three members of the committee and Mayor Dieter Bogs,” he continued. “We believe in terms of the
regional sewer partnership that it’s going to be an advantage to the entire region. It’s the best option that’s safe, environmentally friendly and will be easy maintenance over the course of the next 100 years.” The sewer service provider, which is the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, now has to write a bylaw that must be government approved and passed by Trail,
Rossland and Warfield council before the three mayors sign on the dotted line. “We’ve all come to terms with it so hopefully there will be no further hang ups,” said Crockett. As Bogs readies to exit his 27-year political career next month, he said the agreement opens the door for better cooperation between the area’s municipalities now that emotion
has been taken out of the sewer part of the project. “This is good news,” he said. “And I am very pleased another major issue has been put to bed before I leave,” he chuckled. “And now we can take advantage of the river’s low level next spring when construction begins.” The next step for the City of Trail is to finalize design plans
that currently include a six-week wind study, explained David Perehudoff, Trail’s chief administrative officer. “It is hoped that the city will tender the project in early 2015 and that construction will commence in late February or early March,” he said. “The bridge should be completed and ready for use within 12-14 months after construction starts.”
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Great season for Rossland’s market October 2 marked the last farmer’s market of a very successful 2014 season. With more farmers attending consistently, the array of available fresh produce increased from last year, which was one of the market’s goals for 2014. “We are working to build relationships between our local farmers and our community. An objective of the market is to not only be the source for local food, but to facilitate friendships between community members and the people growing the food,” says market manager Miche Warwick. “With the amount of chemicals and GMO’s being used in today’s agricultural scene, its becoming more and more important to understand where our food comes from. The market is our connection to our local farmers and their food.” This year the Rossland Mountain Market extended its season to 18 weeks and included a new Summer Festival
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more musicians and we consistently saw more of the community. It is exciting to participate in an event that connects us with our local surroundings, and we foresee this connection growing stronger as our market continues to improve.” Before the start of next year’s market season, the Rossland Mountain Market aims to become a registered non-profit organization, which will open up new and exciting opportunities for the future. “Becoming a registered non-profit will allow us to invite our local breweries and wineries to join us as market vendors. We hope to increase the variety of vendors we have weekly, which will include reaching farther and deeper into the Kootenays,” says Warwick. The Rossland Mountain Market will return with the Garden Festival in May, and until then, wishes the wonderful community of Rossland a very safe and snowy winter.
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Rossland Reads is back for 2014 TARA HOWSE Rossland News
After a hiatus from 2013, Rossland Reads is back for 2014. The debates have been booked and are being held at a new location this year: the Rossland Art Gallery. Mark your calendars for October 22, October 29 and November 5 with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the debate starting at 7 p.m.. If listening to debaters Aerin Guy, Mark Jeffery, Kate Harrison-Whiteside, and Liz Anderson duke it out to have their chosen book crowned Rossland Reads 2014 Champion isn’t enough to entice you, as usual, the Rossland Public Library has sponsored the event and will have door prizes for those in atten-
dance. As moderator, Jennifer may have the toughest position of all participants. In her second year in this role, the pressure is high to do well as she must create thoughtful questions that engage both debaters and audience. Jennifer says, “I like creating questions that spur people to think about books differently.” Further on why she enjoys moderating, which also includes the tough role of cutting debaters off if they go over their time, it “helps me with my own writing to be forced to explore books in more depth and think about the components that make specific books great.” When asked about her favourite book for this year, Jennifer remains elusive and would
not reveal it. Whether it is literal or metaphorical, the theme this year is about travel. Left open to interpretation, the debaters were told to choose a book simply about travelling and anything that it could entail: going somewhere physical or a personal journey from within. In no particular order, the books that have been chosen (and their respective debaters) are: • The Alchemist, written by Paul Coelho and defended by Aerin Guy, follows the trek of Andalusian shepherd Santiago as he seeks to fulfill his Personal Legend, which is to be found in Egypt. • Endurance, written by Alfred Lansing and defended by Mark Jeffery, chronicles the survival story of Ernest Shackleton’s ice-bound,
Antarctic polar exploration. • Out of Africa, written by Isak Dinesen and defended by Kate Harrison-Whiteside, was selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction book of all time and gives the true account of Dinesen’s life on her Kenyan plantation. • Riding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey, written by Rachel Simon and defended by Liz Anderson, follows sisters Rachel, a writer and college teacher, and Beth, who has an intellectual disability, through a year of riding the bus allowing Rachel to see the world through Beth’s eyes. For more information on Rossland Reads, please visit www.rossland.bclibrary.ca/ ser vices-programs/rossland-reads.
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Most cancer stories focus on the fight to survive the disease, but two Rossland women want people to start fighting now to prevent the diagnosis. Diana Daghofer, pubic health specialist, and Amber Watson, herbalist and wild-crafter, are teaming up to deliver Prevent Cancer with herbs and more workshop through the Monashee Institute on Saturday, October 25, followed by a tour of organic gardens on Sunday in Rossland. Daghofer is past co-chair of Prevent Cancer Now, a national organization dedicated to the elimination of the preventable causes of cancer, and the chair of the Hills of Erin Cancer Prevention Foundation. When diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, she began to question the information she was getting. Daghofer had followed the recommended healthy lifestyle and still got cancer. It was around the time CBC
presenter Wendy Mesley’s “Chasing the Cancer Answer” documentary aired. “It made me think the information I was getting from the medical field was not going far enough,” said Daghofer. “I was going through treatment and trying to find organizations who dealt with cancer prevention. The information I found was very limited.” “I’ve always had a strong belief in our own prevention powers,” said Daghofer, who believes up to 80 per cent of cancers can be prevented. Daghofer’s search lead her to Prevent Cancer Now and to the conclusion there is not enough research on environmental causes of cancer. With research finding that about 50 per cent of cancers are lifestyle related and 10 per cent hereditary, that leaves 40 per cent unexplained. “There are a range of reasons environmental causes are highly underresearched,” said Daghofer, who began her own personal research project to find answers.
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and we have spent that time developing comprehensive policy documents to guide the organization. Now we have a strong organizational foundation to support projects and we are ready to roll!” says Jennifer Vogel, secretary for RSEA. RSEA meets quarterly with the ability to vote and make decisions via email. Income for the organization will be generated from an administration fee applied to all grants that go through RSEA. Current board members include Tara Howse, Jen Vogel, Audrey Ehman, Eva Cameron, Ann Damude and Rachael Roussin. For more information about RSEA and joining the board of directors, please contact Rachael Roussin at (250) 231-2034.
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Joe Hill Coffee House there rockin’. Whispering Polly — Paul Dasti and friends — will put on a show with a new acoustic sound. As always, the venue is family-friendly, the sound and surroundings are superb and there will be goodies and refreshments (tea, coffee and soft drinks) with the proceeds going to support Rossland’s Gold Fever Follies. Tickets are $3 at the door. Kids and students get in free. To perform at the Joe Hill Coffee House, contact Les at (250) 362-5677 or retrac01@ telus.net.
Vancouver Writers Fest YOUTH WRITING CONTEST REWARDS YOUNG WRITERS The Vancouver Writers Fest is offering young writers a chance at cash prizes and publishing by inviting them to enter poems and stories in the Spreading the Word youth writing contest for B.C. secondary school students. Winners of the contest will be awarded a cash prize and have their work published in a magazine that showcases aspiring young writers. The youth writing contest, which is sponsored by Amazon.ca, was launched last year for students enrolled in Grades 8 to 12 in British Columbia. The Spreading the Word Youth Writing Contest will accept entries
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ROSSLAND SACRED HEART CWL ANNUAL FALL TEA AND BAZAAR October 18, 1 to 3 p.m. @ Sacred Heart Church. The cost is $4 and there will be a country store, bake table, door prizes and a fish pond. Everyone is welcome! ROSSLAND LIGHT OPERA PLAYERS Saturday, Oct. 18 @ the R.L.O.P. Hall, Washington Street. Costume Sale 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Dresses, hats, suits, skirts, various items. Soup & Bun 10-2 p.m. $3. CEMETERY TOUR October 19 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.. Join Rossland local Jackie Drysdale for a historic and informative tour of Rossland’s Mountain View Cemetery. Meet at the Columbia Cemetery map kiosk. Look for signage near the top road at Mountain View Cemetery. Event is by donation with all proceeds going to the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre. HISTORIC TOUR - MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETARY Sunday, October 19, 2014 Join Rossland local Jackie Drysdale for a historic and informative
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On Sunday, October 19, at the Rossland Miners’ Hall doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show show will start at 7 p.m. for the Joe Hill Coffee House show. Lois Allen will be playing tuneful flute classics. Max Hawk will bring his well-educated guitar for sweet, sometimes sad, always great music. Mike Scully (and perhaps some friends) will be there. The Hardlys (they’ll tell you why) — Stew, Newton and Pyet — make acoustic pop to get your toes tapping Kootenay Jack, our rockabilly guru, will be
UPCOMING tour of Rossland’s Mountain View Cemetery. Participants are asked to meet at the Columbia Cemetery map kiosk. Look for signage near the top road at Mountain View Cemetery. Event is by donation with all proceeds going to the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre.
HALLOWE’EN DANCE Fri. Oct 31 @ Miners Hall, Rossland. Fundraiser for 2015 Production Anne of Green Gables. Doors open 8 p.m.. Band: “No Excuse” 9 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Cash Bar. Appies will be served. No Minors. Tickets $20 cash at Tails Pet Supplies, Rossland.
ROSSLAND READS Wednesday October 22, 29, and November 5 @ the Rossland Art Gallery. Join moderator Jennifer Ellis and the four panelists who are defending the travel book they think all Rosslanders should read. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., debates start at 7 p.m..
AGM: ROSSLAND SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (RSEA) October 22, 6 to 7 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. New board members are being sought for Rossland’s newest environmental society with a mandate to provide administrative and advisory support for environmental initiatives that foster healthy communities within Rossland and the surrounding area. Come to the AGM to learn more and sign up!
CROWDSOURCING WORKSHOP October 22 5 pm – 8 pm @ the Old Firehall. Learn how to tap the power of the people to fund your business or idea. FREE. FORRS PUBLIC MEETING October 22, at 7 p.m. @ St, Andrew’s United Church Hall (2110 1st Ave. in Rossland, corner of 1st and Queen St.) to discuss the Nancy Greene Rec Area Management Plan.
WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Monday October 27, 2 p.m. @ Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. Guest: Michael Arab from Nightingale Medical Supplies. PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! For info, call 250-368-9827 or 250365-6276.
ONGOING ADULT CO-ED REC HOCKEY Tuesdays 9:45 - 11 pm Sundays 9:15 - 10:30 pm Join this fun, co-ed recreational program of non-contact drop-in hockey. Full equipment is required and some experience necessary. Starts October 7. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Saturdays May 24 to Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Jubilee Field (RSS school) in Rossland. Tuesdays 5 p.m. @ Trail Middle School fields. Ultimate is a team frisbee game. Beginners welcome! Pick up games are free! OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays 9 to 11 p.m. Join us every Tuesday and strut your stuff up on stage! With a new host every two weeks its gearing up to be a season of fantastic new talent and great music. Sign up sheet located in the foyer of The Flying Steamshovel. FOLK DANCING Starting Thursday, September 4.
The dance styles are English Country Dancing and Contra Dancing. Drop in fee is $8 but if you sign up with Rossland Rec. you can purchase a 10 punch pass for $50. No partner required. Newcomers welcome! TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. Let Sage and Sally know what you want to do at Teen Night. Come out and have fun! ROSSLAND SENIORS Monday 1:30 p.m. Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith at 250-362-4477. Monday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Quilters Guild meets. Contact Dayanne at 250-362-7727. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Old Time Fiddlers play. Visitors should contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465. Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Seniors stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.
LOCAL WRITERS DISCUSSION Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. @ the Rossland Seniors Hall. To share ideas, expertise & knowledge, critiques, and open opportunities for experienced and want to be writers. For more information contact Les Anderson by email lesanderson66@ gmail.com or phone @ 250-3625532. ROSSLAND MAKERLAB Thursdays Oct 9 to Dec 18, 2014 7:00 to 8:30 pm @ Seven Summits Centre for Learning Mentors are on hand to help with 3D modeling, printing or for other technology project. For youth 12 yrs and up. This program is FREE. WRITERS CLUB Wednesdays Sep 24, 2014 to Apr 15, 2015 7:30 to 9:00 pm @ Rossland Seniors Hall. All genres of writers welcome. No membership fee. Learn from published authors and writers.
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tions around Nakusp. Near Castlegar, however, the terrain is a little more open and offers fewer options to the migrating raptors. Former Robson resident, Michael McMann has been observing raptors in and around Castlegar for several years and he located a particularly good hawk watch site near the Castlegar airport. I went down twice during September to survey the passing raptors. Hawk watching is not particularly arduous; we had chairs, binoculars, spotting scopes and, of course, lunch! We sat for a while watching for birds and then used the scope to identify them. Unlike some migrating birds that seem to be in a hurry to get to their destination, raptors move in a fairly leisurely manner. If weather and flying conditions aren’t to their liking, then they simply stop and wait till tomorrow. If hawk watchers pick the wrong day, it can be pretty boring staring up at empty skies. But we were lucky last
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month and picked two pretty good days. On each occasion we began at about 10 a.m. and observed for four hours. On September 15 we counted 56 raptors of nine different species. On September 29 we had more birds, 77, but fewer species; just six. By far the most common species encountered were Sharp-shinned Hawks and Cooper’s Hawks. These two look-alike species can sometimes be hard to distinguish. We found that earlier in the day when they flew lower in the sky, identification was much easier; but later in the day, when it gets warmer, they fly at higher elevations. The extra distance between us and the bird sometimes made it impossible for us to distinguish one species from the other. Of the 77 raptors we saw on the 29th, 50 of them were Sharpshinned or Cooper’s Hawks. Over the two separate visits, we saw a total of 12 species. In order from most to least common, these were: Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Northern Goshawk, Osprey, American Kestrel, Broad-winged Hawk, Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Swainson’s Hawk and Merlin. The highlight was the sighting of two Broad-winged Hawks on the 15th. In eastern North America this is a common hawk, but not so in the west. I have seen this species only twice before in B.C..