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FORRS public meeting in Rossland JAIME TARASOFF Rossland News

One of the local areas utilized by local and regional residents alike as a recreational site is now one step closer to being reality. In an effort that began 14 years ago, the Friends of the Rossland Range Society (FORRS) have completed a management plan for the area now known as

the Rossland Range Recreation Site. The section of the Rossland Range area between the Red Resort recreational area and Big Red Cats tenure has long been used by locals and visitors as hiking trails and a backcountry ski area and includes several warming cabins built by volunteers. Structures on crown land are subject to stringent rules so the government wanted to remove

these cabins but was persuaded otherwise by the community. As recreational use in the area has continued to grow over the years, the need for community management of access and the shelters was recognized by the provincial government. In a statement made during a public meeting October 22 board director Kim Deane said, “The provincial government has offered a very

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large recreational site in return for the community managing both the access but most importantly the shelters in some sort of manner agreed upon with them.” The land was originally managed by the province by the Ministry of Forests and includes a forest license belonging to ATCO of Fruitvale.

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As their term winds down, three Rossland city councillors, including both mayoral candidates, mused Monday about the perception of their jobs versus reality. Without citing specifics, councillor Jody Blomme said she found it interesting to learn what at least some members of the public think goes on between council members. “It’s really quite different from my first-hand experience,” she said. “I’m just remarking that there is a disconnect between the two in how we work together.” Blomme, who is not running for re-election, said she has never felt any member of council has withheld information from her or prevented her from finding answers. She added that even expenditures, a matter of public record, are sometimes “spoken about generally in town as being quite different from what they actually are.” Blomme said there must be some ways for council to improve communication with citizens, but she wasn’t sure what the answer is. Fellow councillor Kathy Moore, who is running for mayor, said she has personally

experienced misinformation in the community. “I’ve heard that I’m not a [Canadian] citizen, that I come to 50 per cent of the meetings and that I call in on the phone all the time,” she said. “[In fact] I’ve been to 97 per cent of the meetings, four on the phone. Word gets out there — gets out in all kinds of circles and we can’t always control that. The only thing we can do is say how it is.” (Moore has dual Canadian-American citizenship.) Councillor Jill Spearn, who is also running for mayor and prefaced her comments by saying the discussion risked veering into campaigning, said her observation from nine years on council is “yes, people talk. It’s like a game of telephone. I think our job is to be honest and not make up stories. I never have.” Spearn said while there are many good things going on, and council conversations have been “worthwhile, sincere and genuine in most cases,” she found it “unfortunate” things sometimes “went a bit sideways.” “I have personally risen above it and look forward to the next four years if it is to be and making sure we communicate to the public as well as we can,” she said.

Rossland to host heritage conference GREG NESTEROFF Rossland News

Rossland will host Heritage BC’s 2015 conference. Heritage commission chair Jackie Drysdale told city council Monday that while they are only in the early planning stages, she expects around 100 people to attend the event on October 1 and 2. Heritage BC is a non-profit that supports heritage conservation in the province. The City of Rossland is a corporate member. Drysdale toured executive director Kathryn Molloy and her husband around Rossland on Monday, visiting heritage sites and looking at facilities for the conference, which will include a series of workshops over the two days. “Rossland is a really easy community to sell and our heritage is an important part,” Drysdale said. “It creates a sense of pride and identity.” Drysdale, who will chair the local planning committee, said she will meet with the Columbia Basin Trust to explore

sponsorship opportunities, but was confident that with city support they could pull it off. This year’s conference was held in Cloverdale. Meanwhile, Drysdale said a new Heritage Rossland website is in the works, which will include information presently on the city’s site as well as additions that city staff haven’t had time to post. That includes a database of the old Columbia cemetery, the text of all heritage plaques, a heritage home inventory, and the heritage registry — although only “bits and pieces” of the latter are on the city’s site. A heritage home booklet was going to be delivered to the city in an electronic format that could be posted online, but “was so unwieldy that it wasn’t much use,” Drysdale said. It is now being reformatted. Drysdale said with volunteer help she expects the commission can cover the website’s design costs within its existing budget. Once created, she doesn’t expect it to need updating very often.

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• Continued from page 1 In September of last year this area was officially designated as a provincial recreational site in partnership with the FORRS and planning and public consultations began to create a management plan for the area as required by the Ministry of Forests. This plan is now complete and will be sent

to the Ministry for final approval before work begins on one of the key points in the plan, a new generation of day use shelters to replace the aging warming cabins. The plan: “attempts to balance the community needs with the requirements of the government.” One of the original requirements by the provincial gov-

ernment was that the number of shelters be reduced to only five but according to board director Les Carter, “Shelters are the key to the community buy-in and the terrain is very important in justifying the number of shelters for safety reasons.” It is the hope of the society that the government will be lenient with this

number as there are justifications for the number of shelters remaining, and there is some removal and consolidation occurring. The final plan being submitted to the province for review includes nine shelters when complete, each to be brought up to government standards in some way. Director Kim Deane

said, “We hope and indeed expect that what we are proposing will be accepted in whole or in part by the provincial government but it is not a done deal.” It is the hope of all involved that the work of the past year will soon come to fruition in the acceptance of a plan that the community can be proud of.

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Interact’s Cambodia experience Last June, members of the Rossland Interact and Trail Interact Club embarked on an unforgettable journey to Cambodia. Because Interact is a non-profit club for high school students with an aim to create good international relationship and understanding, various members went on this international trip to volunteer at orphanages and schools. There, our club was able to interact with the children and do some hands-on work, like repainting walls. Below are what some of the Rossland Interact members that went wrote about their own personal experience on the trip. Ella Conliffe:

“Volunteering in Cambodia was an eye opening and heart warming experience. Even when you were covered in sweat and wishing you were in your own bed, the smiling faces of the children made it more than worth it. Knowing that our work will be with the children was valuable, and having the great memories that came along with it, will make this a trip that is remembered by all of us that went and all the people we met. Their daily life is much different than ours, much poorer, but they never let that get to them and were so proud to show us how they lived. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life; the children’s smiling faces and Cambodia’s vast culture are unforgettable.” Hannah Klemmensen:

“Cambodia was an amazing experience I will always hold close to my heart. Being able to connect with the people in Cambodia was an amazing opportunity to broaden my mindset and become a more globally aware person. Like everyone else that went, I found it really taught me to be so thankful of what I have in a way no other experience

really could. It is hard to really understand why it is important to preserve water and things like that until you have powerful memories to relate to. I hope that the Rossland Interact Club will be able to get this much support from the community in future years so kids like me have the chance to go on an amazing trip like I did.” Lucy Beck:

“My favorite part of visiting Cambodia was meeting all the different people and learning about the culture there. It’s very eye opening to see the way some people have to live, and rewarding to be able to work with them. Some don’t have a proper home or are forced to beg at the side of the road. Coming home after experiencing that has made me think more about all the things I used to take for granted like clean and hot water, and being able to afford health care, among other things. Sometimes I might forget and no longer think about how privileged I really am, but it only takes a couple of seconds to remember, and to think about the life and culture in Cambodia.” Maddi Vockeroth Fisher:

“While visiting Cambodia I learned a great deal about how others live and interact with each other. Helping in the schools by teaching children and painting, brought so much joy to the kids and myself. It was an amazing and life changing experience that I am so grateful I got to be a part of. Learning about, and seeing the everyday struggles that so many people have to deal with all the time, made me want to help every bit more. Now that I’m back I feel so thankful for what I have, and just want to keep helping those who can’t help themselves, or who aren’t as lucky as

myself.” Hannah Kroeker:

“Cambodia was an experience that I can never forget. Seeing the struggles that people go through in Cambodia made me want to help out so much more. From helping them learn english to painting and playing soccer, working with the children in the orphanages was an amazing experience. Cambodia opened my eyes and gave me a greater understanding of how the world works, and it helped me see the importance of education. A little help can be stretched so far there, and a little money helps out in so many ways—just a fresh coat of paint on a school helps attract donors which can bring in much needed funds to buy pencils, paper, games, and computers. This trip was memorable and I will never forget the sights and people of Cambodia.” Marilyn Nelson, past teacher sponsor:

“This was the fourth Interact international volunteer trip I have organized and chaperoned, and I am struck by both the differences from and similarities with our previous ventures. The most obvious difference was that we travelled to Cambodia, where none of us had been. The other is that it included members from both Rossland and Trail Interact Clubs, providing a wonderful opportunity to see how effective and fun it can be when we collaborate. “It was the similarities, though, that were most powerful, demonstrating, once again, that a group of young people can make a difference. And they certainly did so. They painted walls and murals in two schools and an orphanage in the blazing sun and humidity, making the build-

ings cleaner and more welcoming, extending the life of the cement, and giving the Cambodian students a sense of pride in their surroundings. They played, danced, ate, and talked with children and young people in a natural and positive manner wherever we went. They raised money (endlessly!) to donate to all of the projects they worked on, contributing computers, hygiene products, building supplies, and school supplies. “I was glad I could end my years working with Interact on such a positive note. Each of the students were respectful of the Cambodian culture and people, responsible, open to new ideas and experiences, and an excellent ambassador from Interact, Rotary, the Kootenays, and Canada. They exemplified Interact’s overriding purpose: to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding.” Rossland Interact would like to give a sincere thank you to everyone that supported us. Special thanks to the Nelson and District Credit Union Rossland Branch, Rossland Rotary Club, and the RSS grade seven class of 2014 for their generous grants. Finally, our amazing chaperones, Marilyn Nelson and Dan Kroeker, made our trip possible. We sincerely appreciate the level of enthusiasm from the community, and look forward to more. Rossland Interact Club is a group dedicated to serving both the local community and international ones. Our motto is “Strengthening Communities through Service”. We are always open to new members, so feel free to drop by one of our meetings on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. at the Rossland Public Library.

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OUR VIEW

Lessons to learn There are lessons to take away from last Wednesday’s shootings on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The first one — one that played out in front of radio listeners and TV viewers throughout the day — is not to over-react. After Michael Zehaf-Bibeau shot Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and made a beeline for the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, those tasked with security there did their duty. They tried to stop him at the main entrance. They followed the man as he headed down the Hall of Honour, near where the NDP and Conservative caucuses were meeting, and continued to exchange gunfire with him. Finally, Sergeant at Arms Kevin Vickers was able to fire at him and bring him down. The media coverage of the events of the day was ongoing, but it was not filled with over-reactions. Instead, it was done in a moderate tone, with facts relayed as they became available. The only portion which may have been overdone was constant replaying of the grainy video, taken on a cellphone. An investigation is underway, and it includes a detailed look at a video the shooter left behind. It is clear that the man felt disconnected from society and that he was at least influenced by messages from ISIS on social media. He also had been a crack cocaine addict. Beyond that, it is unclear what influenced him. The federal government needs to take the same approach — move slowly and not over-react. There is no need for drastic changes to laws which will impact on freedoms of ordinary people. The second lesson is that there is clearly a need for better security at the Parliament Buildings. Part of this may be due to a variety of forces being responsible for various aspects of security, but access to Parliament through the front door is too easy. If this had been a co-ordinated attack, there could have been enormous repercussions. The third lesson is the need for all political parties to co-operate more often, as shown in Thursday’s extraordinary actions in the House of Commons.

Correction The “History that lies beneath” article in the October 23 issue of the Rossland News was written by Josefin Svedberg.

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Even at book 23 in her Commissario Brunetti series Donna Leon’s characters remain complex, her presentation of life in Venice continues to be alluring, and her plot is as gripping as ever. What sets By its Cover apart from the earlier novels in the series is its focus on books, or more accurately on what might lead someone to go to great efforts to steal or deface books. Brunetti is one of those detectives

who need to understand why a person commits a crime. It is not simply that he wants to learn the motive for a crime, but rather that he respects the complex of forces that can cause an individual to perform certain acts, even criminal ones, and this effort to understand directs his inquiries, conversations, and internet sleuthing. In By its Cover this effort takes him to rare-book libraries,

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he is. But, others aren’t free from suspicion. What about the one-time priest who shared the reading room with the supposed scholar, or the somewhat nervous young men of the library staff, or is it possible that someone not connected to the library could gain access to its collection? The thefts and vandalism of six hundred-year-old books are important enough offences in Venice, but they become much more serious when someone connected to the library and the books is murdered. As Brunetti pursues leads and hunches, he guides us through the streets and canals of Venice, across its plazas, and

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Four of nine school trustee seats already filled Liz Bevan Trail Times

Decisions impacting the region’s schools are made around the trustee table every month, but, it appears, in the upcoming municipal elections there aren’t many people who want to help make those decisions. Everyone, at one time or another, has had a vested interest in schools, yet only Trail, Castlegar and Robson will be holding elections for trustee spots in School District 20 (SD 20). Only one candidate put their name up for election respectively in Rossland, Warfield and the district encompassing Fruitvale, Montrose and Area A. So voters won’t even have to choose a school representative in those areas; it has already been decided. Gord Smith, acclaimed trustee candidate for Rossland, says he believes there aren’t more names under the school trustee column because the role of trustee is less than desirable. “You are often put in a very difficult position between the province and continual cutbacks to education,” he explained. “Earlier in this term, there were reconfiguration decisions made and Rossland was a big one. Those were very challenging times and that is going to continue. Why doesn’t it translate to the ballot? “Perhaps, and I am only speculating, it is because people don’t have control over the budget because it is a grant system. Your ability to effect change is compromised. You are kind of standing on one leg and you try to do the best dance possible.”

School board chair Darrel Ganzert — acclaimed candidate for Fruitvale, Montrose and Area A — agrees that making tough decisions with only a little wiggle room is one deterrent for potential candidates in the upcoming election. “One of the problems faced by anyone interested in running for trustee is the fact that annually cuts have to be made to the SD 20 budget,” he said in an email reply. “A large portion of the job trustees do is to balance the budget which may affect peoples lives in negative ways. With the provincial government’s mandate to keep education costs from rising, pressure to cut at the district level increases. Many people might see little chance to do good in local education and only see the negative cutting that take place.” Ganzert also believes that there aren’t more names on the trustee ballot because the current trustees are fulfilling their duties to the public’s satisfaction. “I believe that in some areas of SD 20 the citizens are presently content with the actions of the trustee that represents them and see no need for change,” he said. He added that there are a few reasons that would compel a potential future trustee to throw their name in the hat. “If you look at municipal election activity in those same communities, there is much interest with multiple candidates for most positions. At times people choose to run because they feel they can do a better job, the incumbent is not representing the

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people of the area they are from or a person has an agenda they wish to pursue.” Signs seen around the region advertise candidates for the various mayoral seats and councillor positions, but it isn’t common to see a campaign sign for a trustee. Ganzert says that may be because incumbent candidates are allowing their trustee voting record to speak for itself, while challengers immerse themselves in the community. “They may spend a great deal of time talking to members of their community, visiting schools etc.,” he said. “Others rely on their voting record to speak for them. Others work hard for the board as a trustee by sitting on committees, being well prepared for meetings, participating at meetings in constructive ways etc. “This is done in hopes that the public becomes aware of their efforts and reward them at election time.” In some cases, it may be laws that prevent someone who wants to run for a trustee spot from entering their name in the race. Sections 32 to 34 of the provincial School Act outline the restrictions placed on candidates, namely that employees of a school district cannot run for trustee for the same district. “No employee of SD 20 (Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union nor Canadian Union of Public Employees) can run as a trustee in our district,” he said, adding that an SD 20 employee would be able to run in a different school district.

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Recreation tops the list at Trail meeting TRAIL COUNCIL THROWS SWIM CLUB A FINANCIAL LIFELINE SHERI REGNIER Trail Times

The Greater Trail Stingrays team will live to swim another day after Trail council waived the club’s $5,760 debt Monday afternoon. When club president Billy Merry spoke to council members during the governance meeting, he outlined the Stingrays’ financial challenges following a team split and drop in membership as well as

the costly sports pass fees for 17 Rossland swimmers. Merry wasn’t sure what to expect from Trail, but he came prepared to defend the value the decades-run club offers the area’s youth, with a bid to keep kids swimming in the city’s indoor pool. He added that a recent Trail Times article on the club’s plight (“Swim club struggling to stay afloat,” on Oct. 24) generated an

out-pouring of support. “I am very appreciative of Trail’s investment in us,” Merry told the Trail Times Tuesday morning. “It showed me that they believe in us and I gained a lot of strength from that. Having the values of the council in my favour is great news, so I see success in our team’s future.” Trail Council agreed to provide the Stingrays with the grant on

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the condition that the club seek potential reimbursement from the City of Rossland for that amount in the next fiscal year. Following Merry’s appearance, the governance committee moved onto another Trail Residency Program (TRP) matter. This one was from the Rossland-Trail roller derby team requesting TRP exemption, or a halving of TRP fees, for its Golden City members. In this case, Rossland ladies each have to pay a $131 sport pass fee to practise in the Trail Memorial Centre gym alongside fellow team members from Trail and beyond. “This theme coming from Rossland is, they have a policy that they don’t provide reimbursement for adults,” explained David Pere-

hudoff, the city’s administration officer. “Which again gets to the issue of tax subsidies for the city (Trail) to help pay the considerable monies to run the facilities.” City council deferred that decision until next year following a lengthy discussion and impassioned plea from Coun. Gord DeRosa. “I know I am heading out the door,” said the 27-year Trail official during his last day attending council. “But I would like to leave the message that somebody had better do something,” said DeRosa, with his voice wavering. “Because we’ve lost figure skating that was 220 strong, curling is challenged, the racquetball club is no more, and our basketball league doesn’t bounce balls in the

Cominco Gym anymore.” Coun. Robert Cacchioni agreed, but conceded that if people don’t recognize the value of these particular facilities and won’t contribute capital for at least the operating costs, then Trail ends up paying for everything. “I don’t care if they are not paying their damn share. In my mind our facilities are the best in the world and they are empty. I have a problem with that.” There was one last grant-in-aid memo, this one from Craig Clare, assistant coach of the Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey Club. Clare noted the team’s lack of a proper training/recovery facility and asked council for TRP exemptions on a

three-month gym pass for players who may be living or billeted in Rossland or the Beaver Valley. That request carried unanimously and provides that the city be recognized for the financial contribution. Trail council agreed to send another invitation to surrounding communities to meet at the table and begin new dialogue not just the cost, but the value of recreation to the entire region. “I would like the people to know that it has not been for lack of trying from our current and past councils or administration,” maintained Coun. Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson. “These situations are sad there’s no denying that, but the question is where to begin and where does it end.”

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Rossland native and retired businessman John Greene is ready to turn his longtime interest in local politics into a firsthand experience. No stranger to a board table, the former Rossland Hardware owner served two terms as Chamber of Commerce president, was on the museum board and is currently a director of the Rossland Light Opera Players. He’s also a regular at Red Mountain, where he volunteers as snow host. When asked his age, Greene hints at his vintage by saying he was at Red in December 1947 when the first chair lift started operating (albeit, he was only a few months old at the time). And he’s proud to say he’s skied there every year since 1950. Now that he’s working less (he still takes on the occasional carpentry job), Greene has his eye on a city council seat. “There’s some big issues that have to be dealt with in Rossland,” Greene says. If elected, he would like to repeal the controversial delegation bylaw, which gives the city’s Chief Administrative Officer control over decisions that would usually be made by council. He would also like to

After a career working as an economic consultant for local governments around the world, council candidate Marten Kruysse is hoping to gain a seat at the other side of the table. For nearly 35 years, Kruysse has lived in Rossland while providing his expertise to the City of North Vancouver, as well as local governments in South East Asia and the Caribbean. Closer to home, he was the economic development officer for the Regional District of Central Kootenay and served for 10 years on the Board of Directors for Kootenay Savings Credit Union. “I think I can add some value [as a city councillor] in terms of planning and organization, and bringing some sound financial perspective to the table,” Kruysse says. “I’m committed to working as a team [with mayor and council]. To me, I think having a consensus council is better for the tax payer in the long run.” Kruysse, age 62 and semi-retired, says he’s excited about many of the new ideas coming from prospective councillors in the lead up to the election and is equally keen to help others bring their ideas to fruition as he is to move forward on his own priorities. That said, he’s got some lofty items on his list of things he’d like to accom-

take a serious look at the city’s staffing costs. “The Fraser Institute has done a study to show that all across British Columbia the cost of municipal staff is increasing way faster than the population,” he says. “That needs to be brought under control.” Further study into Rossland’s staffing situation could reveal some opportunities for greater efficiencies, Greene suggests. Another key issue for Greene is addressing the city’s aging infrastructure — which unlike addressing bloat at city hall, is certain to come as a high cost to tax payers. “There’s no plans in place right now [for infrastructure upgrades],” he says. “We have to do studies to find out what has to be done and the best way to do it. And we have to prepare for a huge tax bill when that comes up.”

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plish when elected. These include: 1. Improving council oversight direction and leadership. Specifically, addressing the fact that the current Chief Administrative Officer is on sick leave and somebody else is acting in the position, which he says, “is not in the best interest of Rossland.” 2. Setting priorities for infrastructure work, and finding innovative ways to fund capitol projects. 3. Evaluating the city’s financial management and looking for ways to generate new sources of revenue and/ or cost saving opportunities through things like regionalized recreation services. In his years as a consultant, Kruysse has seen how simple things like establishing multiyear contracts for paving services or installing LED lights in municipal buildings can save a city thousands (both are examples of successful projects he recommended for North Vancouver). “If you’re open to fresh ideas and new partnerships, there’s a lot of opportunities out there,” he says. “I’m certainly interested in supporting that charge, along with others on council.”

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The New Democrats of South Okanagan-West Kootenay (SOWK) have voted in their federal candidate. After a weekend vote, local members of the NDP voted for Richard “Dick” Cannings to run on behalf of the party for the 2015 federal election.

The Penticton native is an avid birder, author, environmentalist and biologist with experience in government and says he will do his best to represent the SOWK electoral district. “I look forward to taking the campaign throughout the riding in the months to come,” he said. “I’m humbled to be nomi-

nated and excited to be part of Tom Mulcair’s team, offering Canadians a real alternative to the Harper Conservatives in the 2015 election.” If he is elected by voters in the SOWK riding, Cannings will replace four-term NDP Member of Parliament Alex Atamanenko. Thomas Mulcair,

federal NDP leader, says Cannings is the right choice for the job. “A brilliant mind, Dick’s commitment to his community and the environment are indisputable,” he said in a release issued after the vote. “Alex is leaving some big shoes to fill, but there is no question the people in this riding will be extremely well served by

Dick Cannings.” Party members gathered in Grand Forks on Saturday to cast their ballots after hearing a final campaign pitch from both Cannings and his opponent, Margaret Maximenko. Voters who were unable to be at the meeting were given the opportunity to to vote by mail, or online.

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ROSSLAND COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE AGM October 30, 6:30 pm @ the Prestige Mountain Resort. All members are welcome. HALLOWEEN DANCE Friday 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. BLACK JACK NORDIC SKI SWAP Saturday, November 1 @ the Prestige Hotel. Gear accepted from 8:30-10:30 am. Swap and registration begin at 11am. Register for XC ski lessons for kids ages 4-12. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Followed by DJ RSK and Sexton Blake November 1, Doors open 7:30pm @ the Miner’s Hall. Show at 8pm, music at 10pm. All proceeds to

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.

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ROSSLAND’S BIGGEST & HEALTHIEST GOURMET POT-LUCK DINNER! Sunday, November 2, 5:00 p.m. @ the Prestige Mountain Resort. Celebrity chefs will create scrumptious dishes with foods that prevent cancer. Community cooks - Come show off your favourite healthy dish. Entry fee - $20 ($50 per family) or raise over $200 in pledges. Bring a dish - $20 per person/$50 per family; Without a dish - $30 each/$60 per family. Tickets available at Bear Country Kitchens, the Alpine Grind and Gabriella’s Prestige. Great Prizes and Silent Auction! More details are available at www.preventcancernow.ca. LEARN TO CURL WORKSHOP Sunday, November 2, 10 am to 12 pm @ the Rossland Curling

Arena. For more information call Cheryl Darrah at 250-362-5669. ROSSLAND ROTARY HOSTS AN ALL CANDIDATES FORUM November 3, 7 pm @ the Miner’s Hall All Candidates Forum for the upcoming Rossland municipal elections. Rosslanders are encouraged to submit questions to be presented to the candidates. LIZZY HOYT- CELTIC FOLK MUSIC November 8 @ Rossland Art Gallery. Doors Open 3:30pm, show starts at 4:00pm Lizzy Hoyt is an award-winning Canadian vocalist and songwriter who ranks among the top Celtic instrumentalists in the country. With the voice of an angel, Lizzy delivers music and stories with soaring melodies rooted in Celtic and folk traditions. Tickets $20 available at Out of the Cellar (Rossland) and the Charles Bailey Theatre Box Office (Trail). RCAC Members get $2 off.

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YOUTH MAKE CHANGE! Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning. Meet with other youth who want to make a difference in Rossland. Discuss local issues and prepare questions to ask the candidates running for Rossland City Council.

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Rossland Skatepark. Tickets at RossVegas and Revolution - $15 Prizes for best costume. No rice please. Beer by Rossland Brewing Company.

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 @ 250-362-5532. 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.

16th Annual Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival Announces Art Auction, Events With less than a month until the lights go down and the curtain goes up, the Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival program is shaping up and promises an exciting variety of local and international films from November 19-23. Now in it’s 16th year, this annual celebration of mountain culture in Rossland offers a slew of events for film fans, including five days of premieres, events, and live music. The annual Teck Mountain Gala and Silent Art Auction takes place on Friday, November 21, with Jonathan Provencal as MC and the musical stylings of Jonathon, Sue and Gabe from The Toques. Proceeds from this year’s Art Auction will go to the Rossland Skatepark Association. If you’d like to donate a piece of art to this very good cause, please contact Mike Greene at canadianmike@gmail. com. Saturday, November 22, programming in-

cludes some excellent afternoon community film-making workshops, and the Nelson & District Credit Union Mountain Film Party at the Miners’ Hall, kicking off at 7 p.m.. Festival goers can look forward to lively entertainment provided by “violinist extremist” Kytami and MC’d by mountain bike hallof-famer Brent Tippie. Tickets are $25. Sunday, November 23 programs include films and the legendary backcountry skier Greg Hill as keynote speaker at the Ross Thompson Ballroom at the Prestige. Want to catch some films for free? Volunteering at the Teck Rossland Mountain Film Festival is a great experience. Contact gala.dediego.martin@ gmail.com if you’re able to lend a hand. Tickets for this year’s Festival will be available soon. Visit www. rosslandmountainfilmfestival.com for trailers, ticket information and event updates.

WRITERS CLUB Every Wednesday until Apr 15, 2015. 7:30 to 9 pm @ Rossland Seniors Hall. All genres of writers welcome. No membership fee. Learn from published authors and writers. KARATE FOR KIDS Ages 6-14 years. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Miners Hall. The class runs from 3:30 to 5 pm.

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Selkirk College is inviting prospective students to come take a peek at what their future could hold. The annual Open House will take place on Tuesday, November 4 between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the main building on the Castlegar Campus. Secondary students from across the West Kootenay and Boundary are invited to come to the campus to explore the more than 60 programs offered. Parents, high school teachers, career counsellors and all members of the public are also encouraged to check out what Selkirk has available. “When thinking about post-secondary options, it’s always important to get a first-hand look,” says Amy Byers, Educational Recruitment Specialist for Selkirk College. “Coming to the Open House is a great way to start or continue your exploration of what is available at all our campuses in the West Kootenay/Boundary.” Selkirk College will have representatives from all programs on hand to provide information and answer questions. Programs from all eight campuses throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary will be featured. Also attending the Open House will be admissions officers, financial

CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND aid, Aboriginal Services, counsellors CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND and current Selkirk students who will act as tour guides. There will be NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGBY VOTING CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND interactive and informative displays set up in the Castlegar Campus “pit” PUBLIC NOTICE HEREBY given to NOTICE thetoelectors of City Rossland an election by voting necessaryby to elect NOTICE ISISHEREBY given the electors ofofthe City ofVOTING Rossland that an iselection voting OFtheELECTION BYthat for prospective students to browse.PUBLIC one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating D Faculty will be in attendance to chat that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: PUBLIC IS HEREBY given to the of the City of Rossland an election personsNOTICE nominated as candidates andelectors for whom votes will be that received are:by voting is necessary to elect about some of the amazing educa-that theone (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and NAMES OF CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR MAYOR that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: tional opportunities that exist. ONECANDIDATES (1) TO BE ELECTED NAMES OF NOMINATED FOR MAYOR “This is one of the highlights of NAMES OF CANDIDATES MAYOR ONENOMINATED (1) TO BE FOR ELECTED our year at Selkirk College,” says ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname Given Names Residential Address Byers. “Getting to meet and speak Surname Given Names Residential Address Surname Names Residential MOORE MaryGiven Kathleen (Kathy) Rossland, B.C.Address with students from our region who SPEARN Dorothy Jill (Jill) Rossland, B.C. want to take advantage of the outMOORE Mary Kathleen (Kathy) B.C. MOORE Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Rossland, Rossland, B.C. standing opportunities available in SPEARN Dorothy Jill (Jill) Rossland, B.C. NAMES OF Dorothy CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR COUNCILLORS SPEARN Jill (Jill) Rossland, B.C. their home communities is really SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED NAMES OF CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR COUNCILLORS important and at the heart of our SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED NAMESGiven OFNames CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR COUNCILLORS overall college mission.” Surname Residential Address ELECTED Surname Given Names SIX (6) TO BE Residential Address There will be important informaCOSBEY Aaron Joseph (Aaron) Rossland, B.C. tion provided about scholarships COSBEY Aaron Joseph (Aaron) Rossland,B.C. B.C. GRANSTROM Greg Eric (Greg) Rossland, Surname Given Names Residential Address and financial aid which are available GRANSTROM GregDavid Eric (Greg) Rossland,B.C. B.C. GREENE John Wollaston (John) Rossland, GREENE John David Wollaston (John) Rossland, B.C. to students who study at Selkirk ColKRUYSSE Marten Peter (Marten) Rossland, B.C. KRUYSSE Marten PeterJoseph (Marten)(Aaron) Rossland, Rossland,B.C. B.C. Rossland, B.C. COSBEY Aaron MCLELLAN Lloyd George (Lloyd) lege. Understanding the daunting MCLELLAN Lloyd George (Lloyd) Rossland, B.C. Rossland, B.C. GRANSTROM Greg Eric (Greg) MOREL Andrew John (Andy) Rossland, B.C. task ahead for those nearing the end MOREL Andrew John (Andy) Rossland, B.C. THATCHER Timothy (Tim) Rossland, B.C. GREENE JohnJames David Wollaston (John) THATCHER Timothy James (Tim) Rossland, B.C. Rossland, B.C. of high school, there will also be help ZWICKER Andrew Stuart (Andrew) Rossland, ZWICKER Andrew StuartPeter (Andrew) Rossland,B.C. B.C. Rossland, B.C. KRUYSSE Marten (Marten) in filling out the college application. MCLELLAN Lloyd George (Lloyd) Rossland, B.C. Campus tours and free refreshMOREL Andrew John (Andy) Rossland, B.C. General GeneralVoting VotingDay Day ments will be provided. There will be General VotingDay Daywill willbe beopen opentotoqualified qualifiedTimothy electorsofofJames theCity City(Tim) ofRossland Rosslandon onSaturday, Saturday,November November 15,B.C. 2014between betweenthe the THATCHER Rossland, General Voting electors the of 15, 2014 awesome prizes up for grabs including hours 8:00am amand and8:00 8:00p.m. p.m.atatthe theRossland Rossland Summit(Secondary) (Secondary) School2390 2390Jubilee JubileeStreet, Street, Rossland,B.C. B.C. hours ofof8:00 Summit School Rossland, ZWICKER Andrew Stuart (Andrew) Rossland, B.C. tuition certificates, gift cards and more. ElectorRegistration Registration For more information head to Elector you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form IfIf you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form www.selkirk.ca/open-house. available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

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•• resident at least 6owner months voting day for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting residentofofBC ORfor registered of immediately real propertypreceding in the City of Rossland • resident day, andof OR registered owner of real property in the City of Rossland for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting Elector•Registration not and otherwise disqualified by law from voting. day, If you •arenotnot on the list of by electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the requir otherwise disqualified law from voting.

Resident will alsoTo beregister required you to produce 2 pieces identification (at least one with a signature). Picture available at the electors voting place. must meet theoffollowing qualifications: identification is not necessary. Therequired identification must prove both residency and identity. • 18Resident years ofelectors age orwill older also be to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. • Canadian citizen Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. Advance Voting Opportunities • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Rossland for at least 30 days immediate Advance voting will be open at the Rossland City Hall, 1899 Columbia Avenue on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and on day, and Voting Advance Opportunities Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 p.m. each day. All electors will be eligible to voting will bevoting. open atby thelaw Rossland Hall, 1899 Columbia Avenue on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and on participate in advance • notAdvance otherwise disqualified fromCity voting.

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PROCESS OPERATORS Trail Operations is currently seeking individuals as Process Operators in various areas of our production plants. Responsibilities: · Monitor and control large-scale industrial equipment and systems to meet quality and production standards · Diagnose and correct operating problems · Observe all applicable safety, quality, environmental and hygiene regulations · Operate control systems, valves, generators, compressor, fans, pumps, filters, motors, conveyor systems, cranes, and small mobile equipment · Initiate maintenance orders · Make basic adjustments to equipment · Assist trades people as directed Qualifications: · Applicants MUST provide proof of WHMIS certification and completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education · Computer and mechanical skills are essential · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work cohesively as a member of a small work team are essential to achieve success in these demanding roles · Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, strength, aptitudes, analytical and problem-solving skills, cooperation, teamwork and personal attributes.

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Career opportunity MANAGER, ECONOMIC INITIATIVES The Manager, Economic Initiatives will be responsible for developing, monitoring and reporting on the strategic plan for the Economic Initiatives area; planning, developing and managing the economic programs and initiatives, conducting related research and analysis activities, assessing business plans relating to Delivery of Benefits projects and initiatives, and assessing Delivery of Benefits investment opportunities.

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Career Opportunity Advertising Sales Representative Grand Forks Gazette The Grand Forks Gazette has an opening for a full-time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and fun, but results-oriented team, and will be able to meet and exceed sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients, while at the same time developing new business for the newspaper. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment. The successful candidate will also be an active member of the community and be willing to get behind community initiatives and events with a positive and helpful attitude. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a better than average compensation plan, along with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter to Chuck Bennett at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca.

Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply directly online at: www.teck.com/careers - Trail Operations, with their Grade 12 or GED certificate and WHMIS certification by November 14, 2014.

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Time to get ready for the Rossland ski season JOSEFIN SVEDBERG Rossland News

On Saturday, November 1, the annual ski swap will take place at the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort. Skiers will be able to organize their gear before the season starts and buy an early bird season pass for Black Jack Ski Club. Equipment drop-off starts at 8:30 a.m. and goes until 10:30 a.m.. Doors open for shoppers at 11 a.m.. The swap is a great place to start the season. It’s an opportunity to ask questions, buy gear and make new friends. The Junior Racers will be at the swap waxing skis, and children’s ski lessons will be open for registration. As an appreciation to their early bird season pass buyers, Black Jack will draw names for prizes, with the first having been drawn on October 15. The next draws will be in November and December. Prizes include cat skiing with Big Red Cats, chocolate from Mountain Nugget Chocolate Co, a $350 Gift Certificate for Gerick Cycle in Trail and free skate ski les-

sons. The early bird season pass grants skiers world-class skiing for about a dollar a day and the ability to ski day or night, seven days a week. A lighted 2.5 kilometre loop for night skiing and groomed trails for both skate and classic skiing make up Black Jack’s 40 kilometres of scenic trails.

“Last year we had 727 members; a new record. Would be nice to do even better this year,” says Black Jack Executive Wannes Luppens. “We’re definitely looking forward to another fantastic season of xc skiing!” he adds. “Be sure to come and ski with us at Black Jack over the winter!” says program coordinator Karen Reader. Rossland is most definitely ready for the snow to fall!

Spokane shuttle partnership extended upcoming ski season

Tourism Rossland, Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism and Whitewater Ski Resort are delighted to announce they are enhancing the Spokane Shuttle service in association with Queen City Shuttles. For the 2014/2015 ski season the Spokane Airport Shuttle will now be running seven days a week all winter! The partners have been working for three years to improve the frequency of the Spo-

kane shuttle which runs between Nelson, Rossland and the Spokane Airport during the ski season. By assisting our guests to make it easier to visit the area we are encouraging more destination visitors to book ski holidays to the West Kootenays. Dianna Ducs, Executive Director of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism said that “we have been so pleased with the success of this service, and have effectively doubled

the number of passengers in two years to Nelson and Whitewater. For the winter of 2014/2015 the Spokane Shuttle will run from December 6 to April 6 with no minimum number of passengers required. Additionally the price has been reduced to $125 one way or $99 when you book return travel. A later departure of up to 2:30 p.m. from the Spokane Airport also means that we are able to provide

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