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Over 80 meet to review status of lake launched the ofﬁcial start of the recently completed plan. LaCroix said the review went very well. She said the turnout was great and it was good to see rep-

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The Christina Lake Stewardship Society (CLSS) held its annual review on Dec. 4 at the Christina Lake Community Hall. More than 80 people from around the Boundary and beyond heard CRAIG LINDSAY from a myriad of difGrand Forks Gazette ferent speakers on the health status and fuOne of the great mysteries in life is ture plans for the area. why is gas so expensive in one area inIntroducing the stead of another. speakers and acting as There are plenty of theories ranging facilitator was Grace from distance to petroleum plants to McGregor, RDKB economies of supply and demand to acArea C (Christina cusations of collusion. Lake) director. SpeakAccording to Gasbuddy.com, the ers included Brenda cheapest regular gas price in B.C. last LaCroix, CLSS stewyear was 101.9 at Costco on Sumas Way ardship coordinator in Abbotsford and Costco in Prince and project manager; George. The most expensive regular was Jolene Raggett, en143.9 at Sun Valley in Kersley, followed vironmental impact by 142.0 at Fas Gas in Fort Nelson. biologist for the MinLast week in Grand Forks, both Suistry of the Environper Save and Petro-Canada were at ment from Nelson; 120.9, while Extra Foods and Shell were and Dave Webster, at 122.9. conservation ofﬁcer In the West Kootenay, the lowest gas for Grand Forks. Also price was Petro-Canada in Fruitvale at speaking was Graham 111.9 followed by Petro-Canada and Watt, project coordinaHusky in Rock Creek at 112.9. tor for the Kettle River According to Petro-Canada.ca’s Watershed Plan, who

the group has met every year since, said LaCroix. “Everything we talked about (today) runs around the watershed • See LAKE REVIEW page A8

Overriding factor for gas prices is market

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Pumptalk, the two largest factors that influence gas prices are crude oil costs and taxes. Following that is the cost of refining, distribution and marketing— which are all costs of operating, along with all marketing and operational expenses at the retail level. The website state that crude oil prices are affected by several factors including: weather, supply and demand, U.S. crude oil inventories, cost of production and refinery infrastructure, and global crises. Petro-Canada.ca said that the price of gasoline at the station is determined depending on the mode of operation. Some Petro-Canada branded facilities are independently owned and operated, while others are company owned and operated by a lessee or agent. Grand Forks Petro-Canada is a corporate owned store. “Prices for the independently owned and operated sites are set by the operator. Prices for the company owned and lessee or agent operated sites are set by

Petro-Canada,” the site said. “Although an independent retailer may be able to choose the price at their retail site(s), the need to remain competitive with the surrounding market means that ultimately the local market dictates the maximum price.” According to the federal government’s website for Natural Resources Canada, the average cost of regular gasoline in Canada (Dec. 2) was 112.3 down 2.1 from the week before and down 13.1 from last year. Diesel is down 5.7 from last year, while auto propane is down 5.1. Natural Resources Canada states that the overriding factor for determining retail gas prices is always the local market. “Every gas station wants consumers to buy gasoline from them,” the site said. “They will try to attract businesses by lowering their prices by a small amount. The other stations watch their competitors very closely and will match the lower price almost immediately.”

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1909 There are about 100 men working on the main stream and the west branch of the Kettle River. The logs are marketed at Cascade and the sawmill company wants 12 million feet next spring. They pay about $4 a thousand for the logs. 1914 Mr. DeCew was re-elected president of the Board of Trade. H.L. MacKenzie was elected ﬁrst vice-president, Ald. Henniger second vice-president, and F.R.S. Barlee secretary-treasurer. 1919 Tom Newby, the veteran prospector of Franklin camp, walked the 47 miles down from the camp last Tuesday. He says the roads were never better; however, he regarded it as too cold to ride. 1924 Peter Verigin Jr. was elected spiritual leader of the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood in succession to his father. John Zebroff Sr., of Grand Forks, was placed in the ofﬁce of general manager. 1929 Mr. A.F. Thomas, well-known mining man of Vancouver, informed The Gazette that S.W. Mining and Milling Co. has taken over the well-known Le Roi mine in McKinney Camp and has let a contract to William Johns of Rock Creek for the sinking of a 100-foot shaft. 1934 Cst. Hooker, with the assistance of Cst. McWhirter, Tom Wilkinson, Fred Barlee and Smokey Hayden, apprehended two men and two girls in a white sports model coupe. The men are thought to have taken part in a Vancouver bank robbery earlier this week. 1939 Possibility of using the Midway airport to train pilots is the subject of discussion between the Greenwood Board

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boost last week when the smoker held in the community centre showed a profit of $1,300. Big winners in the draw were Will Rogers and Don Collins of Greenwood. 1984 A winning smile to greet customers was one of the points in waitress Cindy Zibin’s favour when it came to judging her the regional finalist in B.C. Tourism’s “Look What We’ve Got” program. Cindy, who works at the Yale Hotel, was chosen for her work in helping to promote tourism. 1989 Vandalism and theft from vehicles are up from last year, RCMP Sgt. Phil McVie told city council Monday. Thefts from vehicles took a drastic jump in October when about a dozen cars in the downtown core were broken into over a single three-day period. 1994 Rivers’ Edge Theatre presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Grand Forks Secondary School auditorium. The cast of this joy-filled Christmas play includes 25 children and seven adults. Leslie Davidson is the director. 1999 Members of the Christina Lake Community Club’s board received the message Monday night that people want them to borrow up to $150,000 to make renovations to the community hall and nearby ball field. 2004 ‘Tis the season to be generous, and generous was exactly what Pope & Talbot management and staff were when they supported a silent auction raising $3,562 for the Boundary Community Food Bank. 2009 Twenty-year-old Grand Forks resident Desiree Mark will be going to Montreal in the spring to take part in a fashion design competition sponsored by Télio. Just announced, Mark is one of 25 finalists in the competition which features fashion design students from all across Canada.

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of Trade and the federal air officials. 1944 Robert P. Forshaw of the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan and Elizabeth Forshaw, student, returned to Saskatoon last week having attended military services in Vancouver and the funeral in Greenwood of their late brother Gnr. Thomas Forshaw. 1949 Vancouver Province: Ez Henniger, known as “The Deacon,” is a busy man these days. Canada’s number-one, 440yard man is busy writing his final exams at UBC that will article him to a chartered accountant’s course and doing his best four days a week to keep in shape for the British Empire Games in New Zealand. 1954 The city council decided that once water and light services had been discontinued in city homes without indoor plumbing, they will not be reconnected until indoor plumbing is installed. This will ensure the gradual elimination of the outhouse. 1964 A freak train accident demolished the Greenwood CPR station but miraculously no one was injured. The Greenwood fire department was on the scene immediately and worked that evening and all night putting out the fire and keeping it out. All records in the office were destroyed by fire. 1969 Ernie Collins, while hunting north of Fort St. James with companions Charlie Varabioff and Hubert McKelvie, bagged a moose with a magnificent rack. The antlers were 47 inches across at the widest point and 25 inches deep. Apart from the headpiece, the beast also yielded 600 pounds of meat. 1974 Midway: The ice rink project got a

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Nine deer receive collars GARY SMITH and JENNY COLESHILL

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Perhaps you might have already noticed, but a few of our town deer are wearing some new attire. On Nov. 12-13, a team CASCADE CEMETERY worked to fit GPS (global positioning satellite) collars on nine deer. This team consisted of regional Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) wildlife biologist Aaron Reid, two veterinarians from the CHRISTINA LAKE RECREATION COMMISSION University of Calgary (Dr. Submitted to the Gazette Nigel Caulkett and Dr. Em- (Above) The team worked on the animal, taking ily Ames), local biologist samples and assessing the general well-being Christina Lake residents have restored the historic Cascade Jenny Coleshill, and Gary of the animal and fitting it with a GPS collar. cemetery in Christina Lake by clearing brush, making new Smith as a former research (Right) Afterwards, each animal was injected headstones, and fencing the 27 graves. with a tranquilizer reversal drug. assistant at the Agassiz Ag“I remember visiting here with my grandmother,” said ricultural Research Station, time and will be comBev Bolduc, long-time Christina Lake resident. “It was back and support from conservation officer Dave Webster. piled by Coleshill and in 1962 that they asked my grandfather if they should keep Selkirk College student Logan Proulx was also a student at Selkirk maintaining the cemetery. He said not to bother and it went present for the first deer collaring as he will be workCollege who will help back to nature.” ing with the data collected as part of a school project. with some data analyOver 40 years later Bev and a group of residents started to Not only will these collars answer some questions sis. peel back the brush to see what had survived. They brought in about our town deer but they are also going to be This data will help an x-ray operator to find all of the graves. included in Caulkett’s study on a new drug combito answer some un“We know of approximately 27 people buried here and we nation being tested to anaesthetize wildlife. knowns about our deer such as: How far do these found 27 graves,” Bolduc said. “Only two headstones were The process started with finding a deer and endeer travel? What size is their home range? Are there left so we don’t know who is buried where.” suring the situation was safe for the deer and the any seasonal changes in their movements? What arThe cemetery was in use from 1897 to 1955 and held many public. The deer was then darted by air-gun at less eas of town are being used the most? colourful characters like Tim Sullivan. He died in 1898, shot than 20 metres. One thing known for certain is that one of the while attempting to break his friend out of the local lockup. The darted animals were visually tracked until “problems” with the human-deer conflict is vehicle Others, like Sam Swanson, Sara Bullock and Jens Skands, have they “bedded” and the senior vet (Caulkett) first collisions. One of the collared deer was struck by a living link to Lake residents or landmarks. approached the animal to assess the level of sedaa vehicle only a few days after being collared. And The cemetery is accessed across Highway 3 from Highway tion and administered additional tranquilizer when with that comes the reminder to drive safely and 395. There is no vacancy at this time. required. watch out for deer when driving through town! Once Caulkett was comfortable with the level of sedation, the rest of the group approached. The team worked on the animal, taking samples and assessing the general well-being of the animal and fitting it with a GPS collar—this took on average about 30 minutes. dogs pulling, one class that has six dogs pulling, and one CRAIG LINDSAY The important data collections were of blood, that has two dogs pulling someone in cross country skis Grand Forks Gazette hair, skin and stool. Inspections for parasites, ticks, (called skijoring).” worms and other pathogens were also conducted. It’s almost time for the dogs and the mushers to hit the Sims said last year’s event went really well with most A neck measurement was made, an ear tag was trails for the annual Boundary Dog Sled Classics. mushers saying they would be returning this year. Mushers applied, a radio transmitter collar was affixed, and a The event, which is put on by the Boundary Dog Sled and their dogs came from all around B.C. and the United weight measurement was made. Association, goes Jan. 17 and 18 at Jewel Lake. States. In each of the nine instances, the group cleared all Ruth Sims, president of the Boundary Dog Sled AssociaSims said there are no local mushers registered at this its gear, and injection of a tranquilizer reversal drug tion, said the format for the event will be the same as last time but she does hope to seem some come out. was made. Within 10 minutes, without exception, year. The event is, of course, open and free to the public and every one of the nine deer hopped up, tried to fig“Everyone will be racing once on Saturday and once on Sims hopes to see a good crowd out. ure out what they had on their neck, and eventually Sunday,” she said. “The overall combined time will be win“The crowd last year wasn’t too bad,” she said. “We had moved on to continue feeding in the usual manner. ning time between the two days.” warm weather which was good and we have a concession With one exception (who was really only conThe races will start and finish near the resort with in- stand out there so you can buy lunch and hot chocolate. It’s cerned with our safety) every human interaction dividual loops traveling through evergreen stands and a lot of fun to come out and see.” was very positive. meadows. The dog sled association has been raising money for the The GPS collars will send two locations a day, at “There are several different classes,” said Sims. “There’s race with events such as Santa pictures with your pet, fowl dawn and dusk. This data can be looked over at any one class that has three dogs pulling, one class with four supper as well as a print auction.

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The City of Grand Forks deer collaring program is underway thanks to the efforts of members of the deer committee as well as ministry representatives and veterinarians. The collaring involves tranquilizing the deer and putting on a collar to track the ungulates through the attached GPS. There are many who suggest that we leave well enough alone. They claim that we are hurting these animals. Even though the deer admittedly act a little skittish with their new collars, there is no proof that they are in any increased physical or mental anguish. With residents voting 895-589 in favour of a deer cull, that could be the next step. Hopefully the new council, under advisement from the deer committee, considers carefully before undertaking any such program. Whether it’s due to our bountiful valley and friendly nature, or that we’re encroaching on their lands, the deer aren’t leaving. Culling 20 or 30 won’t make any difference in the long run when the local deer population is in the hundreds. They’ll come back soon enough like they did in Cranbrook, who are mulling their third deer cull. At least the data gathered from the deer collaring program will give councillors and other decision-makers better information before they decide whether to proceed with a cull.

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Work for free. That was the advice that Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz offered to Canada’s youth when asked by reporters how young people can find work. “I bet almost everyone in this room knows at least one family with adult children living in the basement,” Poloz said in an interview in early November. His advice to those young, basement dwelleers was that, instead of heaping discouragement on themselves by looking for (and failing to find) work that pays a reason-

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able wage, they should seek out internships in their areas of interest and work for nothing. That way, he added, they will gain experience and be able to beef up their resumés and/or portfolios. Obviously, Poloz, the most powerful figure in the Canadian financial world, has come up with this advice because of his own discouraging work experience. Having searched for solutions to Canada’s chronic unemployment problems and repeatedly failed, he has given up the search and now offers advice for free instead. There is much to be learned from Poloz. Canadian voters should take note. They might wish to apply Poloz’s advice to would-be politicians. Before electing someone to an office that pays a decent

salary, voters should require politicians to work for free for six months or a year, learning the ropes and helping to craft meaningful legislation. Then, if they still want to run for office, they can present their resumés and portfolios to the public for adjudication. Pre-election TV advertisements featuring candidates’ intern accomplishments, as dull as that might be, would still be better than the attack ads that now clog the airwaves. According to an article in the Sept. 6 edition of The Economist, internships in the financial sector, the professions, the arts and government have practically become a necessity for anyone wishing to secure a paying job in those sectors. So much so that organizations have sprung up that promise

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to find an internship for anyone willing to pay a fat fee. These realities, the article states, strongly favour the children of the well-to-do since their families can afford to buy them an internship and support them while they work for nothing and search for the perfect job. Everyone else has to support themselves stocking the shelves of Wal-Mart or manning the deep fryer at Burger King. Now there’s an idea: make would-be politicians work for six months in a fast food kitchen as a condition of their political internship. Think of all the slackers and sycophants that that would eliminate. And if it were a condition for appointment to the Senate, there would be no need for any other changes; the chamber would eliminate itself.

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Please return ‘borrowed’ ladder Editor, The Gazette: I would like to take this opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU to the fine citizen(s) that had to borrow my extension ladder from the back of my building downtown early evening of Dec. 1. I know you must have needed it more than I did at that moment as all I wanted to do was provide heat inside my building for my staff and customers. I hope my water doesn’t freeze and burst the pipes. It’s a nasty business having to lay

people off just before Christmas. Your emergency was obviously more urgent than mine, so you are welcome for the use of my ladder and all I ask is you return my ladder as soon as you are finished, so I can complete my repairs. Insurance is a nasty thing and I know it was an error in judgment not to ask. But on the other hand, if it was stolen it just got a whole lot harder to make a living. Dave Bachmier, Grand Forks

Editor, The Gazette: My constituency office in Castlegar has recently heard from many concerned seniors who did not receive their pension cheques as usual in October and November. When my assistant followed up with Service Canada, she was told that the Service Canada regional offices had received thousands of complaints from seniors who found themselves in the same situation. Service Canada explained that they suspended the pension payments of individuals who have not updated their mailing addresses, whose T-4 pension slips had been returned to Service Canada as “undeliverable,” and who Service Canada could not get hold of in any other way. Unfortunately, this heavy-handed approach has meant hardship for many seniors who rely on their pension cheques for the basic necessities of life. It can take Service Canada upward of seven business days to release a cheque once they are able to make contact with a pensioner. In the meantime, rent cheques are late, cupboards are empty, and people are panicked because of money shortages. When my assistant questioned the need

for such extreme action, she was told that this “T-4 return policy” was implemented for “security reasons,” so that cheques did not continue to be sent to an individual who was deceased, or had moved away. This may sound reasonable, but the reality is that some of the seniors my office have spoken to have had no such changes. They are being punished because of an administrative situation that could have been handled much more simply. One constituent wrote to me about her experience when she contacted Service Canada: “I spoke with a very polite man but the only reason he could give me for the ‘glitch’ was that I could not be found because they had no physical address—really. I was born in this country, I have lived my whole life in B.C., I have worked from the age of 18 years in B.C. I retired in 2001 and have been receiving my pension cheques uninterrupted. The last time I moved was 1981.” I would encourage any pensioner who has not received their cheques to contact my Castlegar office for assistance: 250-365-2792, 1-800-667-2393, alex.atamanenko.c1@parl.gc.ca. Alex Atamanenko, MP, BC Southern Interior

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Is it time to challenge the conventional wisdom about alien or exotic species? Not surprisingly, a growing number of biologists are questioning whether aliens are truly detrimental to ecosystems and whether pristine ecosystems actually exist. Fred Pearce, a freelance author and journalist based in the United Kingdom (U.K.) and environmental consultant for New SciRousing entist magazine, asks, “Are our ideas about the Rabble what we label as pristine nature faulty?” ROY RONAGHAN Pearce reminds us that, “The good news is that nature emerges as resilient and adaptable, able to bounce back from the worst we can throw at it.” The general public has been indoctrinated to believe that non-native species are inherently bad and when they show up in an ecosystem they must be removed regardless of the costs of doing so. Mark A. Davis, chair of the biology department at Manchester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and author of a book titled Invasion Biology, holds the view that we should learn to love most exotic species because they are here to stay and many of them do no harm. In fact, an exotic species that truly fits the definition of an exotic or an alien species is the honeybee. British settlers brought bees with them in the early 1600s for the honey and the wax they produced. No one questioned their first entry to North America or the regular arrival of new stock to replace those that have died in vast numbers, probably because of pesticides. Davis states that the belief that the spread of exotic species will drive native species to extinction rarely happens except in insular environments such as lake ecosystems or islands. He claims that the opposite occurs--that the introduction of an exotic species adds to species richness in an ecosystem. Does the presence of exotics signify a “degraded” ecosystem? Davis claims that there is no such thing as a healthy ecosystem or a sick ecosystem. Ecosystems are just where we find them and they have no particular goal or purpose. “They’re just the species and the physical and chemical processes taking place.” The late Stephen Jay Gould, evolutionary biologist, scientist, professor at Harvard University, and author argued that the movement of species around the world should be seen as part of the evolutionary process rather than a destructive force. In 1998, Gould claimed that the discussion of native plants “encompasses a remarkable mixture of sound biology, invalid ideas, false extensions, ethical implications and political usages.” Dov Sax, biologist in the Department of Evolutionary Biology at Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, believes that the human population will be unable to control the exotics that reach ecosystems everywhere through global trade and travel. Sax suggests that our future landscapes and waterscapes will be home to “novel ecosystems.” agglomerations of species that have never been seen before. The human population likes to think that nature was pristine and untouched until a couple hundred years ago, but that idea has been refuted by Erle Ellis, a geographer at the University of Maryland Baltimore County and some colleagues who have calculated that one-fifth of the landscapes around the world were first modified by humans some 5,000 years ago rather than in more recent times, as is the common belief. Does any of the foregoing information matter to those of us who live in the Boundary region where the management of the watershed is in sharp focus? Is there any better time than the present to examine the way we define healthy ecosystems and what the flora and fauna they contain, if we need to define them at all? Will we change our minds about how ecosystems work? Now may be a good time to heed the words of Mark Davis: “It’s very important to distinguish harm from change.”

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NFB (National Film Board) Film Club 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy (the residential school system) and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit. WARNING – this film contains disturbing content and is recommended for audiences 16 years of age and older.

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Fabulous Friday! 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Forks Public Library. Come to the library and play chess and boardgames and make a craft to take home. All ages welcome but children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday

Basement. • Crib at the Legion Hall starts 6:30 p.m. sharp. • Grand Forks Air Cadets meet at the Legion from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This organization promotes leadership skills, camaraderie and working together as a team. New members always welcome. Join the fun. Contact Jim: 1-866-447-9304 or Janice 250-442-5732. • St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Boundary Branch meeting 7 p.m. at 8008 Donaldson Drive. • Grand Forks Contract Bridge Club meets at Anglican Church at 7 p.m.; all welcome. For info or reservations call Al at 250-442-2525. • Grand Forks Pipes & Drums practices 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 101 at GFSS. Beginning and experienced pipers and drummers invited to join. Lessons by arrangement. Inquiries, please call 250-442-1249. • AA (open) meeting in Greenwood at the McArthur Centre, at 8 p.m. Contact 250446-2249 or 442-0072. • Pioneer Girls/Girls in Action - Gospel Chapel 3:30-5 p.m. Contact Eileen Gobbett at 250-442-2417. • TOPS is the weight loss support group of choice for thousands. Join us and you will see why. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m.; meeting to follow, at the Gospel Chapel (7048 Donaldson Drive, Room 302). Questions? Call Frances at 250-442-0638. • Community Learning Place – dropin – from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. Come for help with reading, writing, basic computer, test preparation, citizenship study. This program is a partnership between CBAL and the Grand Forks Public Library. • Kettle River Runners: your friendly Grand Forks running club meets for a group run every Tuesday throughout the fall and winter at 5 p.m. at the aquatic centre. Runs are generally 5 to 8 km in length, and the group splits into runners of similar ability. Further information about club events are posted on our website: www.kettleriverrunners. shawwebspace.ca. 3rd Tuesday Every Month • Sunshine Valley Women’s Institute meets at 7 p.m. at Silver Kettle Village dining room annex on the main floor. We are part of WI across Canada, and of the Associated Countrywomen of the World. Interested women are welcome to come as our guests to learn more about WI and our local group. For info contact Jean at 250-442-3060. • Grand Forks Search & Rescue meets at

This week’s schedule: Home: Fri., Dec. 12: Nelson, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13: Sicamous, 7 p.m. Away: Sun., Dec. 14: @ Spokane, 2 p.m.

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is welcome to attend our meetings. • The monthly general meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion is held at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Lounge open daily at 2:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. • Caregivers Alzheimer/ Dementia Support Group meets every 3rd Monday of the month from 7 to 9pm. There is an exception for the month of August meets at 5pm instead. For additional information contact Frani at 250-442-5320. Last Monday Every Month • Kettle River Recreation Commission meets at the Rock Creek Trading Post at 7 p.m. Come out and support activities for families! Every Tuesday • Learn sign language at the Grand Forks Public Library every Tuesday to Dec. 17, 2013 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Class open to all ages. No registration required. Drop-in anytime. Class is free but a food donation box will be available if you wild like to help out in that way. For information about the class, call Leanne or Tammy at Sunshine Valley Community Services at 250-4423335 ext. 211. • Breastfeeding Café, 10 - 11 a.m. Granville Family Centre, 1200 Central Ave. For anyone interested in breastfeeding: a breastfeeding mom, pregnant woman, or grandmother, aunt, sister or friend of a breastfeeder. Come for support, learning, sharing. Call Public Health at 250-443-3150 or Cynthia at 250442-5355. • Chess Club - from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Grand Forks Library. All ages welcome. • Figure Drawing/Painting Group meets 5:30-7:30 at gallery 2. Artists bring their own materials. Easels available. Schedule sometimes changes so please call Nora first if you plan to drop by. No membership free, but $20 per month or a $5 drop-in fee collected to pay models. For information call gallery 2 at 250-442-2211 or Nora at 250-442-3668. • The Sunshine Quilters of Grand Forks meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Focus on Fibre building on Donaldson Drive. For more info call Kim at 250-442-8802. • Scrabble at the Grand Forks Public Library from 1-3 p.m. • CAN/AM Women’s closed AA meetings, 11 a.m. to noon at the Anglican Church

BULLETIN BOARD Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Programme (HELP) The Grand Forks-Boundary Depot of the Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Programme (HELP) is located in the lower level of the Boundary Hospital. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Referral from a health care provider is required before equipment is provided. Call 250-442-2608 for more information. Dinners at Home St. John’s UCW in partnership with Interior Health Food Services provides a menu of 16 frozen meals that store in your freezer, to be reheated in a microwave or oven. Community seniors and caregivers and recently discharged patients benefit from these wellbalanced nutritional meals. For information contact Gill Matthews at 250-442-8783 or United Church office at 250-442-3311. Grand Forks Seniors Center Activities Branch 68 City Park. Monday + Thursday: Cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Arts/Crafts/ Quilters 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday: Whist 1:30 p.m. Monday + Wednesday (Sept. - May): Carpet Bowling 9:00 a.m. Thursday: Choir 9:30 a.m. Centre can be rented anytime. Rates are reasonable. Phone Yvonne Tedesco 250-442-3036. Community Archives Open Tuesday to Thursday in the basement of City Hall. Please call 250-442-8266 and ask for Sue in the Archives and she will assist you. 3rd Monday Every Month • The Alzheimer/Dementia support groups meet every 3rd Monday every month, at 7 p.m. For more information please contact Frani 250-442-5320 or Jule Leffelaar at 1-855-301-6742 or email: jleffelaar@ alzheimer.org. • The Discover Rock Creek Society meets in the West Boundary Elementary School Library from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Everyone

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6:30 p.m. at Nursery Fire Hall. New members welcome. Call Barry at 250-442-5818 for more information. Every Wednesday • Women’s Morning Out 10 - 12 p.m. at the Gospel Chapel, 7048 Donaldson Drive (Includes lunch). All woman welcome. Contact Tammy Battersby at 250-443-1295. • Every Wednesday (as per school schedule) Women’s Morning Out at the Gospel Chapel. Lunch and child minding provided. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. For more information contact Tammy Battersby at 250-443-1295. • Bored Room Bistro’s Crib at 7 p.m. at 607 - 8th Ave., Midway, B.C. Free! • Senor’s Centre Branch 68 holds Carpet Bowling at 9:30 a.m. • Boundary Healing Rooms - open from 1-3 p.m. at the Grand Forks Christian Centre (behind Overwaitea). Affiliated with International Association of Healing Rooms. Trained prayer teams ready to pray with you. No charge. No appointment necessary. • Drop-in Whist is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 1:30 p.m. • Pickle Ball is held at Barbara Ann Park from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. $1 drop-in fee. (Also held Mondays.) Contact 250-442-2604 for information. Everyone welcome. • Free Texas Holdem Poker at the Royal Canadian Legion, 7353 - 6th St. Grand Forks, BC. For information, call Frank at 250-443-2370. 3rd Wednesday Every Month • Rock Creek Women’s Institute meets at 11:45 a.m. for a potluck lunch at a member’s home. New members are always welcome. Phone Mary at 250-446-2454 or Sue at 250-446-2608. 2nd & 4th Wednesday Every Month • The Rumplestiltskein Fibre Arts Guild of Rock Creek meets. Phone 250-446-2431 or 250-446-2406 for more information. Last Wednesday Every Month • Adult Book Club meets at the Christina Living Arts Centre at 1:30 p.m. Call the Grand Forks Library to find out what we’re reading this month. Every Thursday • Community Sign Language (Oct.23 to Dec. 18) at the Grand Forks Public Library. 1 - 2 p.m. Come on out! • Girls in Action (Pioneer Clubs) meets on Thursdays 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Gospel Chapel, 7048 Donaldson Drive. Contact Dianna Borthwick at 250-442-5376. • Bingo at the Legion! Doors open at 5:45 p.m., game starts at 6:45 p.m.

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• Opt Clinic (Planned Parenthood) is held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Boundary Medical Clinic. • Drop-in Crib is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 1:30 p.m. • The CanCan Troupe practices from 5:30 7:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church on 7th St. Contact Mona at 250-442-2237 or Mel at 250-447-2614. • Rock Creek: The Singing Kettles community choir meets at 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Sit and listen, or join choir. No previous musical experience necessary. Call Jackie Reeves at 250-449-2196. Every 2nd Thursday NFB Films at the Grand Forks Public Library. We will be showing films every second Thursday. 1st Thursday Every Month • King Edward Masonic Lodge meets in Greenwood at 7:30 p.m. Reputed to be the most successful & vibrant “small” lodge in B.C. Want to know more? Like to attend a “no cost to you” dinner either in November or April? Call Peter Smith at 250-442-5769. • Members of Hardy View Lodge Auxiliary continue to meet the at 2 p.m. in the lodge auxiliary room. Following the monthly birthday celebration the auxiliary gathers for a short meeting (except July & August). We welcome new people to join us. For information call Vi at 250-442-5998 or Dora at 250-442-8108. 2nd Thursday Every Month • Welcome to the Dutch Koffie Club at Jogas Espresso Café at 10 a.m. Come and enjoy some camaraderie. For info contact Bertha at 250-442-8466. • Pot-luck is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 12:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursday Every Month • Grand Forks Fly Tying Club meets at 7 p.m. at Kingfisher Fly and Tackle Shop. All welcome to join. For information call Lawrence at King Fisher Fly & Tackle 250442-3011. 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Month • The Boundary Peace Initiative meets at 7 p.m. at the Slavonic Centre. Contact Laura at 250-442-0434. 3rd Thursday Every Month • Boundary Women’s Resource Centre Drop-in 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We provide referrals, library, information, social time for women and much more. Call for more info 250-442-5212.

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Stolen travel trailer recovered POLICE BRIEFS

By Craig Lindsay

Stolen trailer recovered

On Nov. 30 Grand Forks RCMP received a report of a stolen travel trailer from East Lake Drive at Christina Lake. The date of the theft is unknown. The trailer was a 1980 Prowler. “The trailer was subsequently recovered in town (on Dec. 2),” said Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison. “Charges are pending of possession of stolen property on the matter.” The matter is still under investigation with three people being involved in the theft. “The trailer showed up on some property here in Grand Forks and was subsequently seized,” he said.

ATV on road

On Dec. 3 at 7:50 p.m. on Central Avenue in Grand Forks, police officers spotted a person driving a small quad ATV on the road. “The quad was driving west-bound on 73rd Avenue and proceeded to cross Boundary Drive into the parking lot of the Shell gas station,” said Harrison. “A constable driving a marked vehicle noticed the driver getting off of the ATV.” The ATV driver was identified by police and found to be prohibited from driving. “He was therefore charged under section 95 of the Motor Vehicle Act with operating a motor vehicle while prohibited,” said Harrison. “He was also charged with driving without insurance, driving without a helmet, and driving with no headlights.” The vehicle was towed. The suspect involved was a 32-year-old male from Grand Forks. Harrison said that you are only allowed to drive ATV-type vehicles on streets with a special restricted use permit as well as licence and insurance.

Thank you for uplifting sight z Thumbs Up

Thumbs up to the North Fork residents who live at the base of Pines Bible Camp— it’s uplifting to drive around the corner and see the display of Christmas lights.

Thumbs up to Gregg Anderson for helping with the election night at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59.

Thumbs up to the incredible Christmas parade at Gyro Park. What a beautiful small town feeling. We loved it! Would you like to give a thumb up? Email editor@grandforksgazette.ca. We could publish your anonymous submission. Editor’s discretion will always be exercised.

Driver charged

On Dec. 6 at 10:35 p.m., a female driver from Grand Forks was found operating a vehicle on Second Street apparently under the influence of liquor. “As a result of that she was given a demand to provide breath samples,” said Harrison. “She failed to provide the breath samples and that resulted in a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound.” The driver, a 42-year-old female from Grand Forks, was also charged with having open liquor in her vehicle.

MVA with injuries

On Dec. 7 at 12:44 p.m., RCMP responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Highway 3 near Wilgress Lake. “Apparently, a white 2006 Toyota Tundra was eastbound on Highway 3 and entered into the passing lane attempting to pass a blue 2006 Nissan Armada heading in the same direction,” said Harrison. “The driver of the Toyota Tundra lost control of his vehicle and contacted the driver side of the Nissan Armada. Both vehicles lost control and spun out.” There was approximately $10,000 damage. The driver of the Armada received a minor injury to her shoulder. “As a result, the driver of the Toyota Tundra was charged with speeding relative to conditions,” said Harrison. “Apparently, the conditions were quite icy and slushy when this person attempted to pass and did so in an unsafe manner.” The person charged was a 52-year-old male from Elko (near Cranbrook). The injured driver was a 39-year-old female from Robson (near Castlegar).

Driver passes ambulance

On Dec. 5, an RCMP officer saw a driver passing an ambulance with its lights and sirens activated. “It was one our constable had never seen before and he was totally incredulous as he saw it happen,” said Harrison. “The officer issued a ticket to the driver for passing an ambulance that was responding to a code 3 to an ambulance call. In other words, full sirens and lights. This person decided they were going to pass the ambulance not realizing that behind them after they tailgated and then passed the ambulance was a marked police car.” As a result, the person was charged with failing to give right of way to an ambulance. “In the province of B.C. you don’t pass emergency vehicles that are responding with lights and sirens, you don’t impede them,” said Harrison. “In fact, you are required to pull over to the side of the road whether the emergency vehicle is approaching you or over taking you. You must give way to an emergency vehicle. You certainly do not pass them.” Harrison added that drivers are expected to slow down if they are driving past an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with its lights flashing and proceed with caution when passing. “This is a reminder to people that when emergency vehicles are being operated (with lights and sirens on) you must give way to them,” he said. “Let’s face it, someone’s life may be on the line and they’re responding to it. If you’re impeding them in anyway or causing a dangerous situation you might be putting someone’s life at risk.”

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There was a variety of diverse groups and organizations represented at the Christina Lake Watershed Management Plan review meeting on Dec. 4 at the community hall. Craig Lindsay photo

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plan and what actions we first put in when we put the plan in,” she said. “This annual review helps us review everything we’ve done, even stuff we haven’t been able to do to date, and where we’re going. So it helps us provide guidance for the next year and what we’re going to do in the watershed plan.” In her speech, LaCroix talked about the plan and the highlights from the recent year for the stewardship society such as fisheries enumeration, water quality sampling, youth programs and aquatic invasive species monitoring and educational program. “I also talked about some of our projected projects such as we want to do a wetland and riparian demonstration site which we want to start in 2015,” she said. LaCroix said the CLSS is also excited about a documentary on zebra and quagga mussels that Christina Lake is a part of. The short documentary film, called The Threat of Zebra Mussels in B.C., is being filmed by Brynne Morrice from Vernon at various lakes in the province. “The film crew will be coming down here in the beginning of January and will be interviewing key people,” she said. “There will be a welcome event at the welcome centre. They’ll interview us and film the lake and what we’re doing here and what are

concerns are.” The film is being produced with the hopes of getting the provincial and federal governments to take action against the invasive mussels. Heather Ling, senior stewardship assistant, talked about the different invasive species and their effect on various ecosystems. “I talked about the different invasive species in Christina Lake including the fish species and the plant species,” she said. “I also talked about our education program which happened at the boat launch at Texas Creek and through our interactive gallery.” Ling said the students at the boat launch saw 286 watercraft owners this year. “They were looking to see if they (boats) were coming from areas where zebra and quagga mussels are present,” she said. “Luckily, we only had one scare with a boat from California. It had been out of the water for six months so we weren’t too worried about it, but we still did a report on it.” At the end of the review, participants broke off into different groups and worked on brainstorming suggestions and ideas for helping protect the watershed. “It was a great day; very informative,” said LaCroix. “We all broke off and worked on action items for implementation that’ll provide us with guidance moving forward. It was excellent.”

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Kathy Noble was one of the vendors on hand at the Christmas “Present”ation craft fair held at the Boundary Women’s Resource Centre on Friday and Saturday.

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Colleen Ross Living an abundant and simple life

Colleen Ross relaxes on the deck of her Grand Forks home.

leen had no desire to continue studying at that level as she felt her credibility was that of a farmer and not as an academic. As a newcomer into Colleen’s home, and for the first time in my life eating organic food, I have come to learn so much more about what I am consuming on a day-to-day basis. My awareness and understanding of growing foods organically has most certainly increased my sensitivities around the values of organic agriculture, food and farming. To be living in a home where almost everything is organic including the salt and pepper and all the spices and herbs that go on our food, the fruits and vegetables, the tea we drink as well as the wine and beer we serve, is a testament to Colleen’s preservation of living consciously and living intentionally. Colleen believes that her work at the international and national levels better equip her with the knowledge and understanding of what needs to be done at the local level. She is convinced that her experience in working with groups in places such as India, west and south Africa, Japan and Asia, Spain and many European countries brings a greater depth to her role as a newly elected city councillor in Grand Forks. Having moved to Grand Forks because of the beautiful region, soil and farming opportunity, Colleen has made this her home community and intends to invest herself in a meaningful way where she can make a difference.

Living with Colleen has not been without its challenges and occasional fright. She can be a bit rough around the edges for this city girl, preferring to keep things simple yet tasteful. Her cupboards and freezers are overflowing with foods that have been dried, canned or frozen. In her busy life she insists that she must be self-sustainable, otherwise she asks, “What’s the point if I can’t feed myself yet I talk about sustainability?” Without doubt, Colleen walks the talk. Colleen’s greatest love, though, is her three adult children, Jessica, Melanie and Isaac, and one grandchild who was born while her daughter lived here for eight months. Sadly for Colleen, Melanie and her little family returned to Ontario recently. All three children have graduated from university and have chosen paths that clearly indicate their shared love and respect for others, and the environment. All of Colleen’s children are either farming now or plan to be in the near future. Colleen’s obvious desire is to entice at least one of them to join her on her little farm here in southern B.C. During the winter months, when not planning for next year’s crops, or working in the community as a board member of the local agriculture society, or attending council and community meetings, you might find Colleen on one of the local cross country ski-trails, or traversing down local ski hills.

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In the spring of 2014, As the story is told, ColA special feature I came to live in Grand leen was born the third of by Forks. Little did I know six children and was raised CINDY FAIRS what I was getting myself in Burlington, Ontario. Her into when I answered an deep appreciation and read from a woman who was herself new to spect for agriculture and the wilderness town. stemmed from her upbringing as a child Looking for a roommate to share her where she would spend countless hours seven and a half acre organic farm and going to local farms with her father to century-old farm house, I gladly accepted stock up on food for the family. Colleen Ross’s gracious invitation to come Her love for the wilderness was experiand live with her and to share in the peace- enced through her activities with her parful surroundings of the mountains nestled ents and siblings when they would hike, up against the property and the pigs, ski and rock climb along the Niagara eschicken and sheep that roam the farmland carpment. around us. Colleen first studied animal science and Having lived in Grand Forks for sev- agriculture at the university in Guelph, eral months, I came to know a woman Ontario before embarking on a venture to who was very hard-working and who was Tasmania where she would go on to study up at the crack of dawn to get her chores theology, finishing university at the young done. Although extremely dedicated to age of 20. tending to the details of her farm, ColShe realized that farming was really leen was just as certain to make sure that where her heart was, and so she settled she took in the natural beauty of the lakes and rivers and to explore the wilderness around her. It is not uncommon to see her putting on her hip waders to go to the local fishing holes to do some fly fishing, nor is it surprising to see her take off for a weekend jaunt to hike into the mountains with a backpack on her back and a few friends in tow. But when she is home, one might find her entertaining groups of friends with an abundance of home-made dishes of salads, Moroccan lamb, an Indian feast or good old fashioned chili, everything made from food that has been grown right on the farm or close by. The interesting thing for me, however, was Being self-sustainable means growing one’s own food. when I went to an afterWithout doubt, Colleen walks the talk. noon celebration party in August and was sitting with a person I knew who inquired as onto a homestead in Queensland, Austo where I was living. tralia where her three children were born, I proceeded to tell this fellow that I was and where she grew and harvested crops living with an organic farmer. He men- and raised cattle. tioned that he had heard her name before Sixteen years later, Colleen would evenand inferred that she was someone of im- tually make her way back to Canada with portance in the community. I assured him, her family, where she replanted her roots however, that she was not and that in fact once again in Ontario. She started Waratah was an ordinary woman, an organic farm- Downs Organic Farm—200 acres of certier who had not lived in Grand Forks very fied organic farmland and more than 10 long. employees. You can imagine my astonishment, Mentorship and being a role model for when in fact I came to learn that this wom- young aspiring farmers and food activan was not yet a common household name ists became a vital and significant part of in Grand Forks, but rather, she was known Colleen’s purpose in life—and as a result, more so around the globe as an activist, became an activist in procuring and garfeminist and trendsetter on the subject of nering support of organizations around organic farming, food systems, the envi- the world including the National Farmers ronment and issues related to woman’s Union of Canada where she held execurights. tive board positions for 12 years. She also Although at times gregarious, self-as- served on the Canadian Biotechnology Acsured, pragmatic and vocal, I also realized tion Network and Food Secure Canada. at this point that there was an underlying Colleen has worked with non-governquality of quiet humility and unpreten- ment organizations, federal and provincial tiousness about this woman. I was deter- governments and at international forums. mined to find out all that I could—about In 2006 she was offered a scholarship to this woman and her organic food and study biotechnology as it pertains to liafarming values which I literally knew bility at the university in Tromso, Norway. nothing about. Although it was a PhD level course, Col-

Colleen (centre) working with women farmers in India to assist in the resistance of GMOs and the negative impacts on organic food and seed systems.

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Celebrate with UNA - Canada UN’s Human Rights Day December 10 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1)

Human Rights Stats

• 1.5 billion people live on less than $1.25/day • 215 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 are currently working. More than half are exposed to the worst forms of child labour, including hazardous environments, forced labour, armed conflict, drug trafficking and prostitution • 130 million children are denied primary school education. 70% of them are girls • There are 250,000 child soldiers in the world. 40% of them are girls, often forced to be sex slaves to male combatants • 2.5 billion, i.e. a third of the population, do not have access to proper sanitation. Over 1 billion have no facilities at all • Indigenous peoples make up 5% of the world’s population, yet constitute 1/3 of the world’s impoverished rural people. Their life expectancy is up to 20 years less than their non-indigenous counterparts • Globally, only 17% of parliamentarians, 13% of national lawmakers and 3% of the global corporation CEOs are women • The majority of the world’s women can’t own, inherit or control property, land and wealth on a equal basis with men Sources: International Labour Organization, United Nations, UNICEF, UN Women

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The principles of all human rights are infused throughout the work of the United Nations. From the original UN Charter in 1945, to the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, to legally-binding treaties that protect vulnerable groups such as women, children, minorities and the disabled, the UN has established, and continues to enhance and defend, international standards for human rights.

(Top left) James Wilson, executive director of the chamber of commerce, and Dave Bachmier, president of the Downtown Business Association, prepare Christmas trees from downtown businesses for the light-up display.

No matter where you live in the world, who your parents are, what your background is, or what kind of government you have, human rights are your rights. They allow you to fully develop your human abilities and contribute to the world. When one person’s rights are abused, we are all diminished. It is our collective responsibility to advance and speak up for human rights, to expose wrongdoing, and to protect the most vulnerable. And everyone has – you have! – that power.

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(Bottom left) The Citizens on Patrol float took third place in the float competition at the Santa parade. Finishing first was the entry from River Valley Community Church, while Grand Forks Fire/ Rescue came second.

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Every human being, everywhere, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Everyone, without exception, inherently has the right to life, liberty and security. The right to freedom, not just from injustice, but from fear and want. The right to standards of good behavior by governments, including protection under the rule of law and the establishment of citizenship rights, including the right to vote, nationality, cultural expression and participation in public life. Freedom of assembly and expression, from rallies to social media. Equality. Education. Health. The right to food, clean water and shelter. The right to work and provide for ourselves, to own property, to practice our culture and religion, to speak our language, to live in peace, and to be free from harm.

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The jolly bearded man was on hand at the Grand Forks Public Library on Dec. 4 for the 14th annual Festive Family Storytime, which also included storytelling, musicians and gift books for the families. The event was hosted by the library and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). Craig Lindsay photo

Sharing with bears Staff at the Grand Forks government liquor store was able to donate several stuffed bears for different groups in town thanks to the generosity of their customers. Pictured are (from left) Lisa Sukoveoff of the liquor store; Heather MacLeod, Boundary Women’s Transition House; Christine Carlson, Boundary Family and Individual Services; and Roxanne Smith, coordinator for the Christmas Community Hamper program. BC Liquor Stores’ Share-a-Bear program is in its 25th year; customers can buy a bear and have its “twin” teddy bear donated to a local charity. This year’s bears are plush white-andblack teddy bears dressed in bright red, puffy vests featuring a sparkling snowflake on the lapel. Craig Lindsay photo

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Great Christmas Gift Ideas at Great Christmas Prices! Helpful and Happy staff to help you with your gift purchases. Join us on FRIDAY, DEC. 12 between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to be entertained by Grand Forks’ talented NATHAN VOGEL! His Christmas CD is an excellent stocking stuffer! FREE Hot Chocolate and Goodies! Don’t forget to check out our NEW Skin Care Line... Chorus Supernatural! Representatives will be here on FRIDAY, DEC. 12 demonstrating their product.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

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The Grand Forks Atom Bruins won their home tournament this weekend at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena. The team beat Trail 8-4, Castlegar 4-3, Summerland 6-1, tied Kelowna 2-2 and beat Castlegar in the final 3-2. (Pictured) Charlie Lockhard (on the puck) and Alex Edwards battle for the puck in the Bruins game against Kelowna on Saturday.

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City Hall for both 5th Street and 6641 Industrial Parkway will be closed from Monday, December 22nd to Friday, December 26th, 2014 inclusive. City Hall for both addresses, will re-open for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday– December 29th, 30th from 9a.m. - 4p.m. and December 31st from 9a.m. - 1 p.m. City Hall (both) will also be closed Thursday, January 1st, 2015, & will commence regular business hours as of Friday, January 2nd. Happy Holidays!

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loss in net for GF, stopping 36 of 40 BV shots. On Thursday (Dec. 4), the Bruins lost 4-1 to the Spokane Braves at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena. The Braves went up 3-0 after two periods with goals from Tanner Stolz, Sean Collins and Kurtis Redding. Tucker Brown scored the only goal for the Bruins at 8:10 of the third period with a power play goal to cut the lead to 3-1. Collins scored a late empty netter with nine seconds left to give Spokane a 4-1 lead. Jacob Mullen stopped 38 of 41 Spokane shots for the Border Bears. Grand Forks continue their homestand with games Friday against Nelson and Saturday against Sicamous at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena.

It was another tough weekend for the Border Bruins as they continued their losing streak which now sits at 11. Grand Forks lost three games this week in a busy homestand that saw the team play three games in four days. The Bruins lost to Spokane 4-1 Thursday, Beaver Valley 4-0 on Saturday and Fernie 8-4 Sunday. On Sunday against the Fernie Ghostriders, Grand Forks got off to a strong 3-0 lead early led by a pair of goals from Josh Gladman and a single from Matt Lucero. The ‘Riders, who are second overall in the KIJHL with a 22-4-1 record, then stormed back with three straight of their own to tie the game 3-3 in a high-scoring first period. Fernie piled on a pair of goals in the second to take a 5-3 lead into the third period. Joey Guzzo scored a power play goal at 18:14 of the third to cut the Ghosties lead to 5-4. Unfortunately, that was it for scoring for the Bruins as Fernie finished the game with three unanswered goals for the 8-4 win. Jacob Mullen was in net for GF and stopped 44 of 52 shots. The night before, the Bruins were shut out by Beaver Valley 4-0. Drake Lucas Peters of the Border Bruins tries to slip the puck Poirier picked up the shut-out win for past Spokane netminder Trevor Dilauro in the first period of the Nitehawks, turning back all 24 Bru- Thursday’s game. Spokane won the game 4-1, the first of a in shots. Mark Pearson picked up the five-game December home stand for GF. Craig Lindsay photo

Thank You Thank you for helping make Christmas Lightup amazing!

• Grand Forks Choral Society for singing the beautiful Christmas carols • Grand Forks Fire Department for keeping us warm with the fire barrels • Your Dollar Store With More, gallery 2, Jayz Wayz Floral Art, Thistle Pot Gifts, Neighbours Computers, Grand Forks Home Hardware, Jogas Espresso Café, Community Futures Boundary, for the beautifully decorated trees • Rotary for the delicious kettle Corn and hot chocolate • Hillview Evergreens for donating the Christmas trees

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Konkin meets Wickenheiser

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Grand Forks Gazette

A local hockey player got a chance to meet her hero at a recent tournament in Calgary. Brittney Konkin, who attends Grand Forks Secondary, got to not only meet former five-time Canadian Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser at the World Hockey Festival on Nov. 28-30, but her team, the West Kootenay Wildcats, won their division. “We went to WickFest in Calgary,” she said. “It’s a world hockey tournament that Hayley Wickenheiser puts on. She’s an Olympian. Natalie Spooner and Megan Nicolson (former Olympians) were there as well and I got to meet all three of them.” The tournament featured 80 female teams with several different divisions and tiers. Konkin’s team played in the Bantam tier 1 division and managed to take top spot. The team played four round-robin games and went 2-1-1, beating Snakebite from Edmonton, winning by disqualification over Prince George, and losing to Sherwood Park from Edmonton. In the final, the Wildcats faced Sherwood Park from Edmonton, the team that beat them in the roundrobin, and won 2-0 to take the title. “We did really good,” said Konkin. “I was really proud of my team because we really played as a team. I felt I played good and really helped the team.” Konkin said she and the team improved over the course of the tournament. She said she was really nervous before the final game but after the first period she started to relax and play well. “I wasn’t playing that well at the start but then I stepped it up,” she said. “We won and I was really happy.” Konkin said she and her teammates got to meet Wickenheiser and the other Olympians

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Grand Forks hockey player Brittney Konkin takes a picture with Canadian Olympic hockey superstar Hayley Wickenheiser at her tournament in Calgary at the end of November. Submitted photo

during the opening ceremony and then again at one of the autograph sessions. “They were talking about what it was like in the Olympics and what it was like to train,” recalled Konkin. “Hayley Wickenheiser watched some of our final game and congratulated us afterwards.” Konkin said she found it very inspiring to meet and talk with the Olympians. “Especially when they talked about the Olympics and what they were feeling,” she said. “They inspired me a lot.” Konkin has played with the Wildcats for three years now. She has to travel to Castlegar twice a week for practices with the team, which is an under-15 girls rep team featuring players from across the West Kootenays. “We are doing really good,” said Konkin, who plays left defence. “We won our first tournament. We’ve been winning most of our games. I think we’ve only lost two games all season.” The team plays in the Okanagan league, which features teams from Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George and Williams Lake.

Happy Holidays from GF Rec

Holiday Public Swim Schedule

December 20 to January 2, 2014 Pool Open Daily, 1:00 to 5:00 pm • Pool Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 & Jan. 1

Holiday Public Skating at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena December 20 to January 2 Daily: 1:45 to 3:30 pm • Toonie Admission Drop In Hockey Programs (Dec 22 - 24 and 29 - 31) Senior Hockey: 9 to 10am Kids Hockey (12 & under): 11:15 to 12:15 pm Adult Hockey (13 and over): 12:30 to 1:30 pm Arena Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1 Grand Forks Recreation 442-2202 • gfplay@rdkb.com The Goat FM GFREC Free Old Fashion Santa Swim Christmas Community Skate Sat., Dec 20 Thurs., Dec. 1 • 6 - 8:30 pm 1 to 3:00 pm Skate Performance by Public Hours GFFS Club 6 - 6:30pm 1 to 5 pm Toonie Admission A visit from Santa, Coral Society (in Lobby) Santa on site at Hot Chocolate and Cookie approx. 1:30 pm

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Grand Forks Gazette

Don’t miss Santa swim

Our holiday schedule for the aquatic centre and arena will start Saturday, Dec. 20. To kick off the pool holiday schedule, Santa will be taking a break from his busy schedule and will be at the pool at approximately 1:30 p.m. The pool will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission will be just

Annual

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Christmas Bake Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2014 9:00 am ~ 2:00 pm 7269 9th Street (Parish Hall)

z GFREC $2 per person. The pool will Report be open daily from 1 to 5 p.m. from Dec. 20 to GRAND FORKS Jan. 4. We will RECREATION be closed for Dec. 24, 25 and 26 and also on Jan. 1. The Grand Forks Arena will be open for public skating daily from 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. from Saturday, Dec. 20 to Jan. 2. The arena will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. GFREC will be offering drop-in hockey for all ages throughout the holidays. Senior Hockey will continue from 9 to 10 a.m., Kids Casual Hockey from 11:15 to 12:15 and Adult Casual Hockey from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sessions will be held Monday through Wednesday, for the week of Dec. 22 and also for the week of Dec. 29.

Pair off to Parksville for proviincials This past weekend two curlers from Christina Lake travelled to Sparwood to participate in Zone playdowns. Jordan Field and Zane Bartlett were successful in winning a berth to the Tim Hortons junior curling provincial championships (to age 21) to be held in Parksville Dec. 28 to Jan. 3. Sam Gaspar and Logan Powell from invermere joined the two to make a Kootenay team which is coached by Dave Bartlett. Juvenile playdowns (up to 16 years of age) will take place at the Grand Forks Curling Club on Dec 12-14. Come out and watch our region’s teams compete for a spot at provincials which will be held in Cowichan March 5-8. Submitted photo

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Community

New cookbooks will inspire you We know you love your cookbooks and I’m happy to say we’ve got a whole batch of new ones coming in. Drop by the library to find something to inspire some exciting cooking for your family and friends this holiday season. New titles this month include: Dirty Apron Cookbook, Family Meals, Flavor Flours, Fresh From the Farm, Honey and Oats, Make It Ahead, Mason Jar Salads and More, One Pot, Plenty More, Tin Fish Gourmet, and the newest addition to the ever-popular Whitewater series: Whitewater Cooks with Passion.

Board Meeting The library board will be meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 12 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. NFB Film Club Our next film night will be on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.—we’ll be screening a documentary on residential

friendly afternoon of activities—we’ve got crafts, board games, chess and more. All ages welcome!

z Check It Out AVI SILBERSTEIN

schools called We Were Children. It looks at the profound impact the residential school system had, told through the eyes of two young children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. It’s an intense film, containing disturbing content, and is recommended for audiences 16 years of age and older. Fabulous Friday We’ll be having another of our Fabulous Fridays on Dec.12, from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Come to the library for a family-

Storytime with Santa That’s right, boys and girls—Santa will be paying us a visit on Friday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m., for a very special storytime. Legoland All you fans of Lego, we’ll see you here for our next Legoland day: Friday, Dec.19 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. We bring out the bins, and you do the rest! Holidays The library will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26, and on Jan. 1. Happy Holidays! *** For more information on any of these programs, to read staff reviews, or to find books, DVDs, magazines and much more, visit our website at www.grandforks.bclibrary.ca.

Seals a tradition for over 100 years SUBMITTED

to the Grand Forks Gazette

Every year more than a million British Columbians opening their mailboxes are greeted by B.C. Lung Association Christmas Seals, a sure indication that the season of giving is just around the corner. A Christmas tradition for over 100 years, the seals represent a proud tradition of yearly giving by British Columbians who support clean air and healthy lungs. In the early days, funds raised

helped to combat tuberculosis. Today, the Christmas Seal Campaign helps the lung association fight new battles against lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking and air pollution. “Christmas Seals are a symbol of hope for the one in five Canadians with lung disease,” says Debra Lynkowski, president and CEO of the Canadian Lung Association. “We thank all of our donors for their generosity and ask Canadians who are concerned about healthy lungs and healthy air to join the generations of donors who celebrate their health and happiness with an important donation to our Christmas

Seal campaign.” The Christmas Seals fundraising campaign continues to be a vital source of funds to support the work done by the lung association all year long. This year’s fundraising goal is $1 million. Those wishing to make a donation can do so by calling toll-free 1.800.665.5864. Supporters can also visit www.bc.lung. ca for more information or to donate online. Locally, contact Michele Caskey, volunteer director for the B.C. Lung Association, at michele.caskey@gmail. com, or 250442-3055.

Beverly Elizabeth Porter July 6, 1952 – November 30, 2014

Youth gather goods for food bank Junior Youth Group members (L-R) Katrina Powell, Rayna Harshenin and Sienna Nadeau with the $760 worth of food they collected for the Boundary Community Food Bank. Submitted photo

It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly Porter announce her passing. Beverly passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her previous husband, Brian Porter, her father, David Glenn and her mother Alice. She leaves behind her husband Bill Zarubin, brother James Glenn (Cheryl) from Duncan, sister, Sharon Powell (Dan) from Port Alberni, nieces Kathleen Glenn (Doug) from Duncan, Jenn Giles (Tyler) also from Duncan and her very special longtime friend Doreen Kirpatrick from Youbou, BC. Beverly was born in Duncan, and moved to Grand Forks in the early 80’s. Soon after, she started what turned out to be a very long career working at City Hall. She very much enjoyed her work, her co-workers and serving the people of Grand Forks. Although, a private person she was a loyal and good friend to many. Beverly was also an active member of St. John’s United Church and volunteered for many local charities. Her family is very grateful and thanks all of the staff at Boundary Hospital for the excellent care they provided. A celebration of life will be held in the spring when ﬂowers start to bloom. In lieu of ﬂowers; donations can be made to St. John’s United Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Deborah Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home,t gffh@shaw.ca.

John J. Ogloff John Ogloff passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2014 at the age of 70. John was born on November 21, 1944 in Grand Forks, BC, the son of John and Mabel Ogloff. John was the youngest of 3 siblings. John was predeceased by both his parents, his wife Loretta earlier this year in April, his sister Gertie and sister Florence. John is survived by his daughter Deenna (Dwayne) Schroeder, son Robert (Tamara) Ogloff, granddaughters Hayley & Isabella Schroeder and the twins Ariana and Zachary Ogloff. A memorial celebration of his life will be held on Monday December 15, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Grand Forks Funeral Home with an open house to follow at John & Loretta’s house at 5680 Kenmore Rd. John found it tough these past few months since Mom passed away and is ﬁnally home to be with his soulmate. On behalf of our families, we thank everyone that has called, stopped over, and brought food during this difﬁcult time.

Peter Perepelkin July 9, 1941 – November 28, 2014

The work is done. The business is closed. The boss has left the building. Suddenly on November 28, 2014, during his visit with his stepson’s family for American Thanksgiving in Detroit, Michigan, Peter Perepelkin passed away and became a bright star in the ﬁrmament. He is survived by his wife and partner Joy Osgood; sister Evelyn (Allan Markin) of Penticton; sister Teresa (Brent Verigin) of Aldergrove; nephew Quentin Markin (Heather McCormick) of Sydney, Australia; niece Allison Markin of Penticton; nephew Brenden Verigin of Aldergrove; stepson Chris Osgood (Jenna) and grandchildren Mackenzie, Sydney, and Max of Detroit, Michigan; stepson Mitch (Melody) Osgood of Medicine Hat. Peter was predeceased by his wife Florence (Bloodoff) and children Larissa and Keith. Peter grew up in Winlaw, BC. After graduating from high school in Slocan City, he attended UBC, receiving his Bachelor of Education degree. Following a period of teaching at the Midway High School, he purchased Clark’s Clothing Store in Grand Forks. Peter’s strong business sense resulted in the creation of His ‘N Her Fashions, an anchor store in downtown Grand Forks for 40 years. Across the street he opened Sunlite Travel, serving local and regional clients successfully for many years. Peter was a world traveler, but he never lost his strong connections with his community. Peter was a proud champion of Grand Forks, promoting the city and its beautiful surroundings at every opportunity. And the opportunities were many. He was active in the travel industry, attending many conferences, where he was an enthusiastic participant in planning and strategic activities. He was a highly respected member of the Retail Council of BC, serving a term as president. He served many years on the Grand Forks Credit Union Board of Directors, and he was instrumental in creating the “Sasha” brand for Grand Forks, which prompted thousands of travellers to stop in Grand Forks for a world-renowned bowl of “Grand Forks Borscht”. Peter was an active member of the Grand Forks Rotary Club, where he was an enthusiastic supporter of Rotary’s principle of “Service above Self”. Above all, Peter’s values were rooted in family. Despite several tragic events in his own family, he never wavered from his dedication to his immediate and extended families. He was generous with his love and support, and was always forthcoming with encouragement and enthusiastic optimism. He was loyal to family and friends; he was a man you could count on for judicious and wise opinions and advice. He had a big heart. According to Peter’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring, his favourite season. A date in May will be announced later. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of your choice. Rest in peace, Peter, and may “choirs of angels” sing you into eternity. You will be in our hearts forever.

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Friendly reminder: Grand Forks Thrift Shop drop times are Tues-Sat, 9am-4pm. Please be considerate. Do not drop off items when we are closed. Please no unusable items: no furniture, electronics or parts. Thank you.

RV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593

Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MONDAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-4428907 or 250-442-8797.

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Personals lonely gentleman would like to meet a woman the same. Hope I can move in with you. Will help pay some bills, go for suppers & drives once in awhile. Age between 60-70, med build. Hoping to hear from you. Send your letters C/O: Bill, Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H1H0. MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

Help Wanted Would you like to assist a local company in promoting a drug and alcohol free workplace? We are looking for two people to train as mobile drug and alcohol testing technicians. No experience necessary and we will pay you to complete our certification training. Once you are trained, you will be paid a guaranteed $250 per week on call fee to be available 24/7 for two weeks out of every month. You will also be paid testing fees and mileage for every test you do while on call. Ideal position for someone with a flexible schedule, who does not want to work outside the home on a regular basis, but who would like to make a little extra income. Must have a car and must be available 24/7 for two weeks out of every month. Fax your resume or letter of introduction to Traci Weaver, Drug and Alcohol Program Manager for Denning Health Group at 604-572-4488 or email your information to tweaver@denninghealth.ca.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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SKILLED TRADES! Experienced welders and completions team members needed in Grande Prairie, AB. Welders, B-Pressure, Sand Blasters, Painters, Insulators. Fly in - Fly out with 1 week at home a month. Accommodation provided. Alberta wages without the expenses! send resume to: hr@westernmanufacturing.ca www.westernmanufacturing.ca

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Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse located in Grand Forks available to provide care for your loved ones. Call or text 1-250-580-0037 or helpathomenurse@yahoo.ca

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928. WINTERIZE: waterpipe insulation, skirting, get that roof on. Ect! Etc! Etc! 250-442-0838

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Feed & Hay First cut hay $6.00bale, second cut $8.00 bale. 250-4423493 / 250-443-2439 G. Forks

Tack/Supplies Big Horn saddle, double rigged with tack, $500. 250444-8853. Nylon quilted horse blanket, 76” (centre chest to butt), burgundy, used twice, $87.00. 250-442-0195.

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Found: Grand Forks, I live up Valley Heights, I have a cat that showed up at my door and hasn’t left, the cat is very friendly and was well taken care of, it is a large orange and white cat. 250-443-9017

Position: Student Recruitment Manager/Ground School Instructor.Permanent full time. Annual Salary: $38,000.00 + Benefits + Travel Allowance. Qualiﬁcations: High School Graduate. Flight Training Experience - General Aviation. General Aviation Pilot License A min. of 5 years experience. Job Description: T r a v e l i n g to Asian countries for student recruitment and preparing students for specific programs offered. Performing ground School instruction as required. Contact: Western Aviation Services Ltd. 250-442-8616 or Email ron @westav.ca

RESIDENT FARM Supervisor available spring-fall. Start-ups. Diversification. Succession. Sales, purchasing and shop experience. Ranch. Nursery. Vegetable. Greenhouse builder. Fair Spanish. Bob Crocker 604-842-2378.

7.62X39 SKS, Mint Condition Parade Gun, $439.00. 250443-2373.

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Greenwood Garage Sale

4 General AT2 tires, 265x70x17”, excellent shape. $450obo. 250-442-3959.

(inside garage) Tools, electronics, snow tires, household items, paper shredders, many xmas lights and decorations, books, DVD’s, misc items, new items added every day. 9am-4pm, Friday & Sat Dec 5 & 6----Dec 12 & 13 1260 Louisa St. Greenwood

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Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 Champion 6500/5500W 11 HP generator, under 10 hours used. $500/firm 250-442-3948 Clean wool.

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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

“Presto” heat dish parabolic electric heater, focuses energy like a satellite dish, new was $80 asking $30. Oval shaped free standing mirror, 60” high, new $80. asking $25. 250442-5693.

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TIMBER SUPPLY MANAGER Atco Wood Products Ltd. is seeking a Timber Supply Manager with log procurement or related experience. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s timber procurement program from external sources. Working closely with the Atco Wood Products Woodlands group and the Veneer Plant management team, this individual will create and implement a strategic plan ensuring an on-going timber supply for the Veneer Plant operation. Duties will include: • All aspects of sourcing timber through the BC Timber Sales program • Managing a log purchase program from woodlots and private land sources (including the USA) • Managing quality control for all outside purchased timber Critical to the role will be your ability to function as an integral member of a team of results-oriented Forestry professionals. You will possess excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills, and have strong analytic and problem solving capabilities. A minimum of years experience in a related ¿eld would be a de¿nite asset. If this opportunity is what you are looking for, and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please forward your resume to kris.harvey@atcowoodproducts.com. Atco Wood Products Ltd. is a progressive SFI certi¿ed family owned company located in the West Kootenay region of BC. The Company has over 50 years of history in the Forestry and Wood Products Manufacturing Industries. For more information on the Company, please visit the website at www.atcowoodproducts.com. Atco offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and quali¿cations.

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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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm custom built home on corner lot in Valmar area. Call 250-442-2396 Ready for your property in lower B.C. Add value with this brand new Palm Harbor show home. Fast possession! Popular Cemboard exterior. CSA A277 model. Open-spaciuos 1500 sf design. Wood /tile floors. Fireplace. Bevy bar. Chefs island. Glamour master bathroom. $222,000 +gst includes delivery,installation & concrete foundation-call for details. We are original, experienced, trained & authorized service factory outlet. Accent Homes 1-800-782-3122.

Grand Forks: 1 bdrm apt. NS, NP, senior preferred. 250-4424241.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted 2 cords dry firewood. 250-4423911 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local. We are looking for a like new stackable washer and dryer, for reasonable price please. (250) 449-2177 We buy gold! Rings, chains, bracelets, etc. Cash paid by value (weight and karat). Even broken jewelry and scrap gold. Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central. 250-442-5552.

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Greenwood: 1 bdrm suite, $600/m, heat & light include. 250-442-5199

Commercial/ Industrial Property RESORT VILLAGE of Candle Lake, SK. Newly renovated restaurant on a .47 acre lot 2nd floor residential, 3 bedrooms. Sale incl: land, building, equipment, business. Call 306-929-4999.

Houses For Sale

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Grand Forks: Lg 2 bdrm apt in quiet building, deck with riverview, avail Jan 1st, $630/m + electricity. 250-442-8367.

1-800-949-4499

Sunnyview Apt. 2bdrm, avail now. N/S, N/P, RR, 250-4422276/250-442-6800.

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Commercial/ Industrial Grand Forks: Commercial space/shop, newly upgraded. 6401-Hwy #3(yellow building). 250-442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Rentals Rent To Own SUPER DEAL for the right person. 30 ft 5th wheel, setup for permanent living in Grand Forks RV Park. Call 442-2995

Sharon Jazz 250-442-6396 250-443-9088

Val Bob 250-442-7655 250-449-1982

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HERITAGE BEAUTY IS HOME TO HAIRDRESSING SALON AND MASSAGE THERAPY! Large salon and separate massage room with 3 piece bath. Professional area is self contained – owner enjoys privacy of this fully renovated 3 bed 2 bath home! Hot tub,greenhouse,storage shed & more. MLS #2390087. $264,000. Call Sharon 250 442 6396

SOLD STEAL OF A DEAL! This 2 bedroom home is on a large lot with a fenced garden and many fruit trees. Two covered decks, carport, central vac. $150,000. MLS #2401215. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

NEW HIGH-END KITCHEN IS TO DIE FOR in this bright open concept home. 3 bedrooms up stairs all with high vaulted ceilings and large closets. Large family room with exposed wood beams, wet bar and a fully fenced yard. MLS #2398341. $229,000. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

2011 HOME IN QUIET LOCATION. Large Master bedroom with full ensuite & walk in closet, open ﬂoor plan, bright kitchen with high end gas stove. Large treated deck with metal railings and ramp. $99,900. MLS #2399292. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

WAY BELOW REPLACEMENT COST! 3 bed, 2 bath full basement custom home with many extras located on large level lot in Midway. MLS #2394800. $310,000. Call Sharon 250 442 6396

33 ACRES up the desirable North Fork valley of Grand Forks BC. Fantastic views from this property. Bring your building ideas. MLS #2389899. $169,000. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

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Features of the Week BUILT IN 2006 – AS NEW 4 large BR, 3 bathroom custom built home in downtown Grand Forks. Walk to everything. Large open concept living, dining, and kitchen areas. Great 4 piece bath with jetted soaker tub. 3 walk-in closets. Full basement with extra large media room with wet bar, 2 large BR and 4 piece bathroom. Heat pump for economical heat and air conditioning. 2 car garage. Outbuildings, fully landscaped, and even an eye-catching water feature.

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GREAT QUIET LOCATION Close to all amenities. Very tastefully renovated. 2 BR up and the third downstairs. New windows, new hot water tank, new paint. Bright and sunny. Totally landscaped and deer fenced. Many options to relax or entertain your friends in this park like yard.

OVER 15 ACRES, fenced and cross fenced farmland just minutes from town! Large shop and pole barn. This well appointed home has a large eat in kitchen, hardwood ﬂoors and ﬁnished basement. MLS #2399050. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

MLS #239900 50’ X 105’ FENCED, LEVEL CITY LOT IN GREENWOOD

OVER 2 ½ KM OF RIVERFRONT in sunny Midway! Productive cattle ranch w/95 ac. hayﬁeld, gorgeous log house, excellent barns and hayshed! MLS #2397162. $975,000. Call Sharon 250 442 6396

PURCHASE 3.8 ACRES OF PRIVACY, located just 4 km up the picturesque North Fork Valley. Treed, private and great views. Use this property to build your dream home or private camping spot. MLS # 2393813. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

LOCATED IN THE HERITAGE CORRIDOR OF GRAND FORKS This beautiful home has been tastefully updated; maintaining its old world charm. The hardwood floors have been refinished, upgraded flooring, paint and appliances. MLS # 2390262. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

Call Sharon 250 442 6396

244,000 MLS # 2396942

Pete Vanjoff 442-7415

Grand Forks: 2bdrm, 1 bath, older home in city limits, new roof & plumbing, freash paint inside. Sm shop, sm storage shed, full unfinished basement, 4 appl’s, just under an acre. To view 250-442-0056

MLS #2398995 1.07 TREED ACRE AT CHRISTINA LAKE. $137,000

SOLID 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME located in a family friendly neighbourhood, walking distance to shopping and schools; a large insulated shop and alley access round out the package. MLS #2401047. Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

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296 ACRES on beautiful Boundary Creek Rd in Greenwood! Most of property is fenced for lots of options for any type of livestock. Bring your ideas. $679,000. MLS® 2399866

NOW'S THE TIME to buy your vacation home at beautiful Christina Lake! 2 BR, 2 bath, MH on corner lot with large shop for your summer or winter toys! Very affordable. Be ready for next year’s summer vacation! $184,900. MLS® 2401725

5 BR, 3 BATHROOM FAMILY HOME, with as new 26' x 28' shop. Fully ﬁnished 2 BR basement suite with separate entrance. Fenced yard and in-ground sprinklers. 18 x 36 in-ground pool. New roof, furnace, and hot water tank. Very short walk to schools, recreational facilities, and shopping. 2 sets of appliances included. $289,000.

WANT RIVER FRONTAGE? Water and power already in place Great price for 5acres on the River. $189,000. MLS® 2401815

SERVICED LOT in one of the nicest subdivisions in Grand Forks. Priced to sell. $60,000. MLS® 2397320

DEVELOPERS 6.68 AC. OF DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY In excellent location, close to shopping, rec centre & just minutes to down town. Asking $295,000 and waiting for offers. MLS® 2395450

PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME! 75’ by 120’ level lot, rear lane access, fenced yard, oversized carport, RV parking, 3 BR, 1,020 sq. ft. plus basement, renovated kitchen, forced air furnace plus certiﬁed wood burning stove, immaculate. $223,500. MLS® 2395744

WELL KEPT 4 BR, 2 BATH FAMILY HOME in great neighbourhood. Easy access to town. Near shopping and rec centre. $299,000. MLS® 2396191

GREAT starter or retirement opportunity. 2 BR home with large fenced yard. $119,000. MLS® 2216568

CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! This 6 BR, 3 bthrm home has 2 kitchens and nearly 3000 square feet. Great place for home-based business. Asking $255,000. Try your offer! MLS® 2393928

WELL MAINTAINED OLDER HOME in lovely desirable rural neighbourhood on one acre lot. Huge garden, fruit trees, water feature and detached double garage. Bring your offer! $319,000. MLS® 2397725

EXECUTIVE STYLE 3 B, 2 BATH HOME with formal living and dining room, plus bonus room over the double garage. And a short hop to the swimming hole on the Granby River in beautiful Grand Forks. $277,000. MLS® 2397611

RURAL RETREAT! Ready to simplify your lifestyle? This riverfront acreage has all you need! With almost 5 acres of ﬂat land. $339,000. MLS# 2393608

GREAT FAMILY HOME! Cute family home featuring 4 BR and 3 bathrooms on a nice completely landscaped lot. Call today for more info. $236,800. MLS® 2401774

WOW! BEST BUY CONDO! Only $115,000 & what a DEAL! Like new, 2 BR, 2 full bath downtown adult condo. Comes with all appliances & available for quick possession. A must see and try your offer. MLS® 2203266

42’X108’ LEVEL BUILDING LOT waiting for you! Located on Riverside Drive - a quiet area of Grand Forks. And the price is RIGHT - $37,900. MLS® 2397163

TAKE PRIDE IN OWNING a Frank Lloyd Wright look-alike home. 4 BR on 2 fully ﬁnished levels. 2 bathrooms, stunning views. Detached, insulated garage, detached garden shed & root cellar. Waiting to be occupied!!! Asking $149,000. MLS® 2401862

VERY CLEAN 3 BR HOME with a full basement. Popular, quiet area, on a no-through street. Short walk to all recreation centers, schools and shopping. All appliances and furniture included. Cheaper than rent and move-in ready. $179,000.

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Grand Forks: 1 bdrm (lg) ground level suite, N/S, N/P, lg secured yard, $850 includes utils. Double car port. Private entrance. 250-442-2429

Grand Forks: small but very cozy 2 bdrm cottage overlooking river. Shares 1 acre with 2nd home. Blocks from Extra Foods. $625/m + util. N/S. 250-666-0088.

Writer wanting a clean bright quiet house. May 15 for long term, reasonable, rural, can share, excellent refs, Boundary/Okanagan. 250-447-9713

Greenwood 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 5 applyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, fenced yard, sm greenhouse, sm garden shed, sm pet negotiable. $850/m + utiles. 604-951-0533.

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Mobile Homes & Pads Grand Forks: 1 spot available on the Kettle River in GF. $325 a month incl. water, septic & garbage. 250-442-2995

Homes for Rent Rare opportunity for 2 private, well-located adjoining lots, each with a tenanted house. Large properties; total of 868 sq meters. Total rental income $1300/mth. Houses are older with some recent improvements. Two blocks uphill from the intersection of Columbia Ave. and Washington St., in the heart of Rossland. (Please do not disturb the tenants.) Near shopping and restaurants, well treed and quiet. Zoned R1. $280,000.00 for the 2 together. Will also sell separately. Private sale but will consider commission to purchaserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agent. Please call or text John at 604-834-6451. Christina Lake creekfront. 3bdrm double wide w/basement storage, F/S, W/D, avail Dec 1st, long term, NS, pets ok, $700. 250-442-9818 Grand Forks: 2-bedroom 1 bath mobile home, fenced yard, very clean. Damage deposit required, references required, $750/month, utilities INCLUDED. 250-443-3173. Grand Forks: 4-5 bdrm, central location, near Rec complex/Extra Foods & Hutton School area. N/S. $975/m + utils. Avail now. 250-666-0088. Grand Forks: 4 bdrm, 5 applyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lg fenced yard, centrally located, gas heat, N/S. $1,100 + utils. 250-443-3124 Grand Forks: 5 bdrm, 4 appl. close to schools, hospital & grocery stores. $1000/m + utils. Avail. Jan 1st. 250-4423878 or 250-442-7920 Grand Forks: Clean older mobile home, F/S, gas, cent/air, laundry hookup, No Smokers, No Pets. Best suited for 1-2 quiet adults. Landlord References Required. 250442-8289

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1 bdrm retro apt dwntwn 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $750 utilities inc. 2 bdrm mobile private setting $600 2 bdrm condo close to dwntwn $700 2 bdrm updated condo $750 3 bdrm condo 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $750 2 bdrm house $650 3 bdrm home large yard nice view $850 Christina Lake 3 bdrm furnished home $800 available until June 30 2015 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly furnished home. 55+ strata community. Snow removal and lawn maintenance provided. $850. 2 bdrm 2 bath furnished suite. $750 utilities inc. Avail until June 30th TERM NEGOTIABLE ON PRIME INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL or OFFICE SPACE IN GRAND FORKS AND GREENWOOD N/S, N/P, References. Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Rooms for Rent Grand Forks Room in quiet home, car a must, shared kitchen & bath. 5 min to town, $325/m. 250-442-5732.

Townhouses Grand Forks: Responsible family to rent a 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, full complete basement, N/S, N/P, RR, F/S, W/D. Dec 1st. $800+utilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-442-5160

Legal Notices Legal Notices LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, 0472164 BC LTD, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude part of the land in the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, That Part of District Lot 1250 lying West of The Westerly Boundary of the 66 Foot Road as shown on Plan 13939; Similkameen Division Yale District except Plan H16203. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 202-843 Rossland Ave, Trail, BC, V1R 4S8 by December 12, 2014.

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Motorcycles

Transportation 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, excellent condition, straight 6, auto, PW, 250,000km, brand new hub and axle, one owner from Kamloops, $4,400/obo. Also 1997 Jeep Sport, 4 dr, 6cy, 5sp, $2,200. 2001 Ford Explorer XLT, V6, auto, 200,000km, fully loaded including power seat, $3,700. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.

Cars - Sports & Imports 1992 Geo Metro LSI Convertible, good condition, no damage, runs well, 210,000 km $700.00. 250-443-1841

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Recreational/Sale 2001 Itasca, Horizon Motor home. 36 ft. Diesel 330 Cat. Allison Transmission. 2 slides. 61,620 miles. Onan generator. Booth dinette. Full interior amenities all in excellent condition. Asking $55,000 or offers. Phone: 250-443-4090.

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2012 Yamaha scooter, 125cc, 6,000km, good running order. $2,200. 250-442-8930.

1997 Dodge Ram 2500, one owner. H/Duty, Over loads, 174,000km, Auto, full electric and A/C, 4x4, camper/tow package, canopy. Excellent condition. $10,900. 250-447-6400

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Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Mollie (Molly) Soukoreff, formerly of 6 - 7225 Boundary Drive and Silver Kettle, Grand Forks BC, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Angela Soukoreff, #2 - 70 Dallas Rd, Victoria BC V8V 1A2, on or before January 2, 2015, after which date the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Angela Soukoreff, Executor

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE REPLACEMENT OF WATER TANKS ON 2001 VACTOR TRUCK

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS NOTICE OF YEAR 2015 REGULAR & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL MEETINGS In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, please take notice that the following is a listing of scheduled Regular Meetings of Council for the City of Grand Forks for the Year 2015. Monday, January 12, 2015 Monday, June 29, 2015 Monday, January 26, 2015 Monday, July 20, 2015 Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Monday, August 17, 2015 Monday, February 23, 2015 Monday, September 14, 2015 Monday, March 9, 2015 Monday, September 28, 2015 Monday, March 23, 2015 Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Monday, October 26, 2015 Monday, April 20, 2015 Monday, November 9, 2015 Monday, May 4, 2015 Monday, November 30, 2015 Monday, May 25, 2015 Monday, December 14, 2015 Monday, June 15, 2015 Please note there is only one Regular Meeting in the months of July, August and December. All Regular Meetings of Council are held at City Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7217 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Street in upstairs Council Chambers, beginning at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise advertised. The following is a listing of scheduled Committee of the Whole (COTW) Meetings of Council for the City of Grand Forks for the year 2015. The COTW Meetings are at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the Regular Meetings of Council and are held once per month at the same location as the Regular Meetings with exception of the budget process during February where an additional COTW has been scheduled. Monday, January 26, 2015 Monday, July 20, 2015 Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Monday, August 17, 2015 Monday, February 23, 2015 Monday, September 14, 2015 Monday, March 9, 2015 Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Monday, November 9, 2015 Monday, May 4, 2015 Monday, December 14, 2015 Monday, June 15, 2015 Dated this 1st day of December, 2014 Sarah Winton Acting Corporate OfďŹ cer

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Border Self Storage

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148 Sagamore Rd Grand Forks, BC

Hay Sales 10405 Granby Rd (9 km) • email: gofer@xplornet.com

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3rd St., Grand Forks

Service & New Construction Commercial • Residential Industrial Pumps

CONTRACTOR

STORAGE

Commercial & Residential Design, Sales and Service

Redi Electric Ltd.

7920 Donaldson Dr. • 250-442-2082

Division of Gofer Farms Ltd. –

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WATER

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SALES & SERVICES Certified Pump Installers

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8098 Donaldson Drive • 250-442-5537

OPTICAL

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WELDING

GRAND FORKS OPTICAL

BOUNDARY MINI STORAGE

MOBILE WELDING

334C Market Ave 250-442-3025

Computerized Security Gate 5’ x 10’ to 10’ x 30’ Units

7990 Columbia Drive

Located at Boundary Electric

250-442-5561

Certiﬁed Level “A” Red Seal

WELDING | FABRICATION REPAIRS Serving the Boundary

250-447-6244

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

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