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Close to 100 Kootenay residents came to Castlegar Saturday to oppose Canada’s proposed anti-terrorism bill. CHRIS STEDILE Castlegar News

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Thousands of concerned citizens took to the streets Saturday to oppose Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his government’s anti-terrorism bill. In defiance of Bill C-51, rallies were held in many communities across Canada, including Castlegar.

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Gathered outside city hall and the RCMP building, near 100 people hoisted signs along with their voices, in objection to the proposed legislation. “We are here today to tell our government we will not become a police state,” said Gail Hunnisett, reading from a letter by local MP Alex Atamanenko. “We need to tell Harper and his Conservatives that we will not be in-

timidated by his fear tactics. Please keep up the struggle, the future of our democracy depends on it.” Bill C-51 was introduced by the Conservatives in January. Harper insists it will play a vital role in stopping terror plots well before they unfold but opponents believe it is an insidious way for the government to tighten its grip on ordinary citizens.

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They say the legislation would grant CSIS unprecedented powers, including the ability to hold secret trials for “offenders,” expand no-fly lists and collect and share data on individuals with ease. A major concern raised at Saturday’s rally was who decides what constitutes as terrorist activity and who is

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“I know it’s been brought up many times,” said Rye, “but I think we’re getting closer [to a solution].”

Castlegar city council is looking into offering a Free Ride Day on Earth Day, April 22. Council hopes it will show the benefits the city’s transit system has to offer. Councillor Dan Rye also mentioned new bike racks could be in the works. “We want to see people riding their bikes and getting out of their cars so we’re trying to make that as easy for them as possible,” he said. Additional bus shelters are also being discussed. Progress is also being made, albeit slowly, on the matter of an electric car charging station.

Councillors Florio Vassilakakis and Bruno Tassone met with School District 20 board representatives to pitch their idea of bring council meetings into the school. Instead of having kids take time out of their days to view the meetings, the two councillors proposed meetings be held within Stanley Humphries during regular school hours. Vassilakakis said all the feedback they received was positive and trustees suggested they would like to see it happen.

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Castlegar falls short for Hockeyville 2015 Despite failing to advance to the next round, plans are already in the works for next year CHRIS STEDILE Castlegar News

Castlegar didn’t make the next round of Kraft Hockeyville 2015. The news broke Saturday night and while many are disappointed, it doesn’t mark the end of the city’s involvement in the annual contest to recognize the country’s hockey hotbed. “I don’t consider it a failure,” said prime organizer Sue HeatonSherstobitoff. “It’s always a learning experience and a lot of communities in the running have been doing it year after year. This is only our second year and every year we’re going to build off the last. I actually have a lot of plans for next year.” Heaton-Sherstobitoff added that she hopes to get minor hock-

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ey more involved as well as other facets of the community so it isn’t always council that gets these hockey-themed events going. The main goal for now is to get in Kraft Hockeyville’s sights: to get noticed and gain support from outside communities as well. As for the main event — the road hockey competition — she mentioned there’s a good chance next year will see more teams, perhaps even divisions. “Many more members of the community want to participate.” Last year there was one game between the RCMP and fire department. This year the media clashed with city councillors and the aforementioned emergency crews. Next year Heaton-Sherstobitoff is thinking of something along the

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lines of a two-day event with divisions and several teams. Lastly, the planned warming room upgrade has not been scrapped or placed on the back burner. The councillor said it’s still in the recreation master plan and if the community need is there, it may come sooner than later. The warming room, proposed for the Castlegar Rec Centre, would be a closed-off area just inside the main doors to the rink used by the elderly, disabled and those who dislike the cold of the arena. The project would cost upwards of $200,000. The western cities that did make it through to Hockeyville’s next round were North Saanich and Dawson Creek; Bonnyville, and Morinville, Alta; and Morden, Man.

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Two doctors recruited for Castlegar Council pleased but confused following Interior Health presentation CHRIS STEDILE Castlegar News

Interior Health presented some positive news to Castlegar city council Monday, although it left some city officials confused and frustrated. Health authority administrator Cheryl Whittleton told council two new physicians have been recruited to the area and will start in August and September. The confusion stems from the fact the city along with Areas I and J of the Regional District of Central Kootenay put forward $50,000 in an attempt to recruit two doctors. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said he had no idea whether they were the same doctors Interior Health has recruited, and the lack of communication was surprising and frustrating.

Following the council meeting it was clarified these were in fact the same doctors the city had lined up. Whittleton’s report also focused on Interior Health’s altered approach to health care in the coming years. A greater focus is expected to be put toward preventative care rather than after the person has already fallen ill. This plan should significantly reduce the costs of acute hospital care, she said. “There’s a commitment from the ministry to start investing in more of the promotion and prevention pathways that have proven to keep people out of hospitals,” Whittleton said. Councillor Dan Rye asked how many doctors are needed to support a community the size of Castlegar. Whittleton responded that the proposed number of doctors for the area is 12. Castlegar currently

has 10. Next to present was Interior Health’s Kerri Wall whose main point was collaboration with local municipalities. “Interior Health is committed to collaborate and partner with local governments to create policies and environments that support good health,” Wall said. Wall asked not for a contract or formal agreement, just a promise of goodwill that the health authority and city keep each other informed and give thought to collaboration efforts. “If the health care system was capable of keeping us all healthy, we would all be healthy. We cannot do it alone. We also know local government can’t do it. It’s not your job to keep us healthy, but in partnership and working together we are hoping we can get more done,” Wall explained.

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Local make-up artist makes top five Krystal Sutherland goes Toronto to compete against other finalists CHRIS STEDILE Castlegar News

Castlegar make-up artist Krystal Sutherland has made it into the top five in the L’Oreal’s Brush Contest and will be heading to Toronto to compete for the top spot and a trip to Paris. The Brush Contest is a countrywide make-up competition. Contestants uploaded three-minute videos to YouTube displaying a unique look with the theme of colour clash. Sutherland will be heading to Toronto March 27. The winner of this stage goes on to Paris for a

chance to be L’Oreal’s next makeup designer. “It’s been a crazy ride,” she said. After placing second in online voting, Sutherland expected to receive a congratulatory email explaining what would happen next. She had no idea they would ask her

to travel to Toronto to compete against the remaining five finalists. The competition is to be covered in real time by eTalk Canada. L’Oreal has not revealed details of the competition’s theme but have stated there will be a specific theme. Sutherland said the uncertainty is nerve-wracking. “I’m going to have to practice a couple different things and be prepared for anything.” The last time Sutherland checked, before voting closed, she had nearly 7,000 votes. All videos and details can be found at thebrushcontest.com

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Castlegar News Staff A man wanted by RCMP on a series of outstanding warrants has been caught and jailed. Russell David Sapriken, 45, was arrested March 6 thanks to a tip from a Castlegar business. He appeared in court five days later and was sentenced to 10 months in jail followed by one year of probation and a number of fines. In late January, RCMP appealed for the public’s help to locate Sapriken, who had ten warrants for his ar-

rest for driving while prohibited, breach of recognizance, theft under $5,000, and failing to appear. The charges stemmed from a number of incidents between October 2013 and November 2014 in the Trail and Castlegar areas. The warrants were issued after he was a no-show in court. Police said they thought Sapriken was still in the area but hiding. “The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Sapriken,” Cpl. Kelly Hall said.

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School district mulls way to trim $590,000 LIZ BEVAN Castlegar News

The chair of the Kootenay Columbia school board says trustees are trying their best to work with what they have been given, but staffing numbers may still go down as they try to trim over half a million dollars from next year’s budget. “It is very distressing for us to be cutting year after year,” Darrel Ganzert said. “Our concept has always been to cut away from the classroom as far as we can. That has left our buildings in a state that is not good. All other sorts of non-teaching things have suffered. “As trustees, we understand declining enrolment and that we are going to have to look at losing some teaching staff and support staff, but it goes beyond that. there is no increased cost for inflation and there hasn’t been, which is like a loss. “We can try to put the best fast we can on it, but we are angry.” This month superintendent Greg Luterbach sent an email to parents and stakeholders detailing staffing changes, extra charges for bussing and shorter custodial hours as some of the many ideas considered for the 2015-16 budget. Luterbach said anyone with ideas or questions about cuts or generating more revenue for the district is invited to an information night April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre in Trail. “The intent of the evening is to help the public and our stakeholders understand the current budget position, what changes may be made for 2015/16 to balance the budget and provide the opportunity for feedback to the board,” he explained. The school district also has an online survey to gather input. As opinions on cuts come in, Luterbach wants people to understand why rollbacks are needed — expenses are getting higher, and the budget, while growing, isn’t growing enough. “We will not be receiving enough money for the

next school year to maintain all programs and services,” he said, adding funding is coming in for staff wage increases, but it won’t cover the difference. “[Even with extra wage funding] if we kept all services at the same levels as we planned initially for this school year, we will still be $590,000 short.” One suggestion intended to generate funds is an annual fee to use school buses — a route other districts have already gone down. “Given the budget pressure, one possibility is to charge a flat-rate fee [of either $100 or $50 per year] to recoup part of the cost of the transportation system,” Luterbach said. “The board’s cost to transport one student averages out at approximately $750 after wages, fuel and maintenance. While a $50 or $100 fee would be a major change and would impact families, it in no way covers our actual costs.” Other districts charge $135 to $250 per year per student. District parent advisory council president Rebecca McDonnell says this isn’t the first time bussing and personnel have come up at budget time. “The list has nothing that hasn’t been on there before,” she said. “I think parents have always known this kind of thing was going to happen. Previous years, there has been a very negative reaction.” McDonnell said it’s too early to comment on behalf of all parent advisory councils in the district simply because they are still looking at all the options. “I can’t give you a perspective yet because this information is still being disseminated among our members and we still need to find out more information about exactly how all the parents feel,” she said. Following the first public presentation of the budget April 15, second reading is scheduled for April 27. Final reading, with no discussion, is expected May 1. Parents are also invited to share their opinions through McDonnell at dpac@sd20.bc.ca. To access the online survey visit fluidsurveys. com/s/sd20/1516budgetsurvey.

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a terrorist. “Who defines terrorism?” asked Cindy McCallum Miller, a longtime union activist for Canada’s postal workers who said she had fallen victim to CSIS privacy invasions. Several years ago it was discovered CSIS had been monitoring the activities and even going through personal garbage of postal workers, she said. “Are those of you that criticize the government potential threats? Those who fight to protect our food sovereignty and water?

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“If we oppose trade deals that allow foreign companies to come in and decimate our public services are we terrorists?” “Is this [the prime minister’s] way of making sure Monsanto imposes GMO food, private companies control our drinking water and pipelines flow without opposition? I think so. I don’t think there’s any coincidence about this act coming at a time when there’s a groundswell of Canadians standing up and saying no to his policies. “Many trust our government because they assume an elected government is going to do the right

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thing and follow the laws of the country. Unfortunately we have seen time after time that Stephen Harper and his government disregard the laws of this country and are trying to create a situation where laws don’t matter; where brute totalitarianism will be the call of the day.” Miller added: “Do not be too shy to bring this up with friends and family for fear of being too political. If we don’t get too political now we won’t have the right to be too political later.” Miller’s speech was met with thunderous applause. One organizer for the Castlegar rally, Antoinette Halberstadt, compared C-51 to apartheid. “Bill C-51 sends chills down my spine, as it opens the door to a ‘security’ apparatus worse than the one that scarred and even killed my fellow South African friends during the apartheid era that jailed Nelson Mandela. “Also in the name of ‘fighting terrorism’, the State used the politics of fear for laws like this to stifle legitimate criticism and curb democratic debate. Having spent weeks reading the research of top Canadian lawyers, constitutional experts, past CSIS operatives and former prime ministers, including Conservatives, I couldn’t sit idle,” she said. One citizen rose to the stand, anger and frustration clear in his voice: “People around the world used to love Canadians, but now, because of our foreign policy we’ve made ourselves hated in the world,” he said. “We went to Afghanistan and attacked a country that had done us no harm because some of our allies, supposedly our friends, asked us to. Now we’ve sent fighter planes overseas to bomb and kill. “I would like to ask you, is the man a terrorist if he takes a pis-

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tol and shoots ten people or if he takes a fighter plane and wipes out a whole village.” “We have to take a better look at this thing,” he continued. “They’re creating terror in the world as an excuse to take our freedoms away. Who is the terrorist? Is it our government that’s going over and bombing and killing and making other people hate us?”

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Cafe petition tops 270 names An update regarding the closure of the Old School Cafe alternate education Program. A small group of concerned citizens attended the school board meeting in Trail on March 9 to provide copies of a petition containing over 270 signatures requesting public input prior to any closure of this unique program. During the public question period, I asked the board to consider the benefit to both students and the community of continuing the program and requested that a public forum be held to allow a discussion on issues and solutions rather than just shutting down the program. Andy Davidoff, president of the Teachers Union indicated he was surprised at the sudden decision and asked the board if they were in breach of their own bylaws and sections of the School Act by clos-

ing the program without public consultation as both these statues direct the board to consult with the public and affected parties before permanently closing a school location or alternate education program. The board chair and superintendent indicated that they were not in conflict but consultation is required and our petition specifically requested a public dialogue. Petition copies are still trickling in so I estimate that we will have closer to 300 signatures from a wide range of citizens who wanted to seek an alternative to shutting down the cafe and redistributing students. Those signatures were collected in less than two weeks as there was no advance notice of the decision to delete this program from the budget. Cindy McCallum Miller Thrums

A Retrospective Walter Volovsek

The Robson ferry, seen here around 1948, received a sister to meet the growing demand in the 1960s. It came with the Nelson ferry, which was cut in half for transport to the Nakusp shipyard, where it was reassembled and put into service locally in August 1960. The vessel was used during the busier times of the day until termination of the dual ferries in November 1967. With thanks to Bruce Rohn for the details. Print from negative in Selkirk College Archives

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ome the fall, no matter who is elected, West Kootenay will almost certainly be represented by Members of Parliament from Penticton and East Kootenay. Unless the Kootenay Columbia Liberals find someone from around here, or more independents enter the race, we won’t even have the option of voting for a candidate who lives in our immediate neighbourhood. It’s largely the result of the last go-round of boundary redistribution which will see the present BC Southern Interior riding held by the NDP’s Alex Atamanenko split between the new riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay to the west — including include Penticton, Castlegar, Rossland, Trail, the Slocan Valley and Arrow Lakes — and an expanded Kootenay-Columbia riding to the east — including Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo, and all of East Kootenay. All four candidates in South OkanaganWest Kootenay are from Penticton. The three declared candidates in Kootenay Columbia are from Cranbrook, Sparwood, and Kimberley. When was the last time our Member of Parliament didn’t live in West Kootenay? Near as I can tell, it was no more recently than 1900 when Hewitt Bostock was the member for Yale–Cariboo, which then included this

Uncommon Knowledge Greg Nesteroff area. And I only say that because I’m not certain where Bostock lived, although it may have been near Kamloops. Mind you, it’s only by luck that we have had such ready access to our MPs. Atamanenko lives in Pass Creek and has a Castlegar office; his predecessor, Reform/Alliance/Conservative MP Jim Gouk, lived in Thrums and also had a Castlegar office. Prior to that, the NDP’s Lyle Kristiansen’s office was in Nelson, and Progressive Conservative Bob Brisco lived in Trail and had an office in Castlegar. The riding, however — formerly known as Southern Interior, Kootenay-BoundaryOkanagan, West Kootenay Okanagan, Kootenay West-Revelstoke, and Kootenay West — has grown in the last 20 years to include the Boundary, parts of the Okanagan, and the Similkameen, so it’s already a challenge to cover all corners. Candidates from other parts of the riding

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have run; they just haven’t won. But does it really matter where the MP’s home or office is located? After all, we have phones and email and our MP will spend a lot of time in Ottawa anyway. I asked Atamanenko, who is not running for re-election, if he felt West Kootenay will suffer for not having a homegrown federal representative. Although an outspoken opponent of the boundary changes, he’s not worried we’ll be forgotten, so long as whoever is elected makes an honest effort. I’m not sure if Similkameen residents felt disadvantaged being served by a West Kootenay-based MP, but Atamanenko doesn’t think so. Before running for office, he was as familiar with the western part of the riding “as most people who drive the highway and stop for gas and coffee.” But he made efforts to get to know the area and “by the time I got elected, I had a pretty good idea of what those communities were about.” Atamanenko has an office in Oliver that is staffed four days per week and open to the public two days per week. Once a month, a staff member is in Princeton, where constituents can make appointments. “In addition to me floating around, we make a conscious effort to make sure people

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have access to my staff,” he says. “I was just in Princeton and heard people say ‘You’re always here,’ even though I’m not. I give the impression that I care, which I do.” Atamanenko said while his riding is large, it’s helpful that most communities are along Highway 3. He expects travel to be more difficult for his successors in South OkanaganWest Kootenay and Kootenay-Columbia. “We’re so used to having the epicentre of the campaign here,” he says. “Now the political reality is the major centres are Penticton and Cranbrook.” Atamanenko thinks it helps his party’s chances that the NDP candidates — Dick Cannings and Wayne Stetski — are from the largest communities in their respective ridings. But he said it’s critical MPs visit all parts of the areas they represent. “In my opinion, it’s a necessity. That’s what they’re elected to do. People appreciate human contact. If we represent these communities, we need to be there.” Many people may vote strictly for the party, regardless of who is flying its colours. Others may be more swayed by the individual. But a key question for all candidates in both ridings should be: how will you ensure our area is adequately represented?

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anadian poet Patrick Lane once wrote that in his youth his eyes were so weak he didn’t know he could not see to see. At the childhood moment he was prescribed glasses, the world changed and improved immensely right in front of him. I’ve had glasses for ten years now, but I really wasn’t convinced I needed them. Yes, I knew I wasn’t seeing well close up, but I thought I was doing fine. One fall I was marking Canadian Literature exams at the college, and I was having difficulty with every paper. However, when I got to a student named Vera’s paper, I couldn’t make out her writing, and I blamed it on her. I had some inexpensive drugstore glasses in the other room. I hardly ever used them, but thought I would give them ago. Upon looking at Vera’s exam with my cheap glasses on, I could see exactly what she wrote. And it was both good handwriting and good scholarship. So, I booked a glasses exam and purchased real glasses. Unfortunately, my glasses and I have had some interesting times. I have lost them many times. One time while

paddle to the end of the lake. It was a small canoe, and we tipped over before we got started. We were in four feet of water, and my glasses had slid off while I was underwater. Fortunately, Dr. J, who lived next door, came over with his goggles, searched the sandy depths, and brought up my glasses. Another time I was at Slocan Lake, and in leaning off the dock, I felt my glasses drop into about eight feet of water. Immediately, I donned my swim suit and dived off the dock in search of my glasses. I could see them at the bottom, but I couldn’t get down deep enough to get them. A friend who was with me had an idea. He ran along the dock and into shore and retrieved a long 2x4. I dived down as deep as I could get, and then he jammed the 2x4 down onto my back and pushed me deeper. After three tries, I had my glasses in my possession. Unfortunately, my back hurt for several days.

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longevity and accomplishments even more admirable. Since 1979, many members have come and gone, and recently several members stepped down, some having been there from the start. The current members of the auxiliary would like to offer their gratitude to all past members for their commitment and hard work. Please know that you have made a difference in the community of Robson and your dedication will be remembered as the current auxiliary aims to carry on your legacy. Robson Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Robson

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MARCH CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Mon 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tues 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m. Line Dancing 1 p.m. Crafts 7 p.m. Pool Wed 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling 10 a.m. Coffee Talk 4,11, 25th 10 a.m. Raspberry Hi Coffee 18th 1 p.m. Rummoli Not 1st Wed Thurs 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling 1 p.m. Bingo, not on 5th 2 p.m. General Meeting 5th 2 p.m. Tea Dance 19th 7 p.m. Rummoli Fri 10 a.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Crib Sat 11:30-1 p.m. Soup Days 21st

MINTO CHAPTER #79, ORDER OF THE EASTER STAR Spring Tea : March 21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Legion Hall. Proceeds go to Cancer Projects and

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BLUEBERRY BOTTLE DRIVE: The Blueberry Community School Hub has a pressing need for major work to its youth room. Please drop off refundable bottles and cans to the Blueberry School. SPRING FLING 2015: Needs volunteers to assist with the organization of street hockey, vendors, kids games, musicians and car show. Without new volunteers stepping forward to assist, this year’s event may need to be cancelled. Please show your support for this community event. Call Peter at 250365-5655. THE NEW LIFE CHURCH will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday during March. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church. The doors open at 3:45 and the meal is served at 4:30. For further information call 250-365-7500

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LEGION MEAT DRAW: At the Castlegar-Robson Legion, Branch 170 every Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Guests must be signed in. MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-365-6369. COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE: drop in to get free help with basic computers, reading and writing, Test preparation, and skills upgrading at the Castlegar and District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12 to 3 p.m.

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SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month, 10 to noon followed by bag lunch and show and tell. At the Doukhobor Discovery Centre.

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Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 250-365-7956. CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA Sunday. at 10 a.m. Mike, 250-304-2330; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-365-2738); Wednesday at 7 p.m., (Fay at 250687-0484. Thursday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216) and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Len at 250-365-7805).

March 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY Adults $8.00, Students $5.00 Children under 12 free Light snack included Door prizes, 50/50 draw

BILLETS: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 to 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596.

ROBSON FALL FLEA MARKET Open every weekend until close to Christmas. Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast is served until noon. For table rental call Kathy at 250-365-3796.

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NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8 to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) Info: Sydney 250-608-1867.

FRIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM at Blueberry Creek Community School. Fun, safe night for a movie, games/ sports/hanging out. Grades K to 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Grades 6 up, 8 to 10 p.m. See BCCS Facebook page for more info or phone 250365-7201.

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ROBSON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CHURCH SOCIETY AGM March 26, 7 p.m. Robson Community Church 2953 Waldie Ave. We need the community support and ideas. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. Rental available, church or Resker Hall 250365-6506

EASTER MARKET at the Crescent Valley Hall on March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Borscht lunch fundraiser. For more info, call 250-359-7097.

EASTER CELEBRATION - Come join us at Kinnaird Park Community Church for a special Easter service on Sunday, April 5 at 10 a.m.. Everyone is welcome!

CASTLEGAR GARDEN & NATUREFEST: Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Castlegar Community Complex. Vendors welcome! Contact Darlene Kalawsky 250-365-1653 or see castlegargardenfest.com.

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DIANA DRAPER OF BACK IN BALANCE is putting on a monthly lecture series every second Tuesday of the month. The topic for March is weight loss and spring cleanses. Learn how to do them properly! Location is at Back in Balance 2325 6th Ave., Castlegar on March 10 at 7 p.m. ROBSON FLEA MARKET is open every Sunday except Easter. Call Kathy to book a table 250-3653796. CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. Discover the Castlegar Garden Club and be dazzled and inspired by our monthly speakers. New members always welcome. Information: Wendy Eggleton 250-365-0150 or wendy. eggleton@icloud.com SCRABBLE CLUB: Come out and play Scrabble on the second Tuesday of the month at the Castlegar Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. to 1:30 Wednesday Drop In Center 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30 Friday Drop In Center 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227. THE KINNAIRD CHURCH OF GOD: Located at 2404 Columbia Ave. Services on Sundays (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.) at the Castlegar Christian Fellowship Building, 1821 Connors Road until further notice. FREE HOT MEAL AT THE SHARING DINNER POT at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (two blocks from library) Tuesday at noon. ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon. More info: 250-365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org TOPS GROUP MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave.

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Selkirk College Saints win third BCIHL title Submitted to the Castlegar News The Selkirk College Saints won their third consecutive BC Intercollegiate Hockey League championship Saturday night at the Castlegar Recreation Complex after defeating Simon Fraser University 4-2. The Saints swept the best-of-three series following a 3-1 win Friday. The title extends an unprecedented run of success atop the BCIHL, as the Saints are the first team in league history to record a championship three-peat. “It’s a really satisfying feeling to see the guys finish the season this way after all the work they put in,” says Selkirk head coach Alex Evin. “We played a really committed, disciplined style tonight and all through playoffs and we were rewarded for that. We kept shifts short, we were smart with the puck and we didn’t give up anything easy on the defensive side.” Third-year forward Thomas Hardy opened the scoring just 3:34 into the first period on a Selkirk powerplay when he skated the puck through the slot and roofed a backhand shot past SFU goaltender Jordan Liem. It marked the only goal during a fast, back-and-forth 20 minutes that saw the Saints outshoot their visitors by a 1310 margin. The Clan regrouped at intermission and came close on a number of opportunities early in the second period before Jared Eng evened the score with 16:06 on the clock. The blueliner took advantage of some scrambly play in the Selkirk zone and fired a wrist shot through a crowd and past James Prigione. The game remained tied until late in the period when the Saints took advantage of two SFU mistakes deep in their own zone. First, Selkirk defenceman Lucas Hildebrand lifted a Clan stick to force a turnover and found rookie forward Jamie Vlanich alone in the slot, where he fired home from short range to restore the lead. And just 90 seconds later, Darnell Dyck capitalized on a failed clearing attempt by an opposition defender and fed Ryan Edwards for a tap-in at the side of the SFU net.

“It was an unlucky play by their player and the puck hopped off his stick,” says Dyck, who was the Saints’ top scorer during the regular season and added four more points during playoffs. “I had a lot of space and I was thinking shot, but I saw Eddy and moved it over to him. He’s a great player and he scored so many big goals for us, so I knew he was going to finish it off.” Edward’s goal put the near-capacity crowd of over 900 into a frenzy. But they would have to sit through a tense third period in which the Saints frustrated SFU by plugging up the neutral zone and chewing time off the clock with disciplined, puck-possession play in the offensive zone. Saints fans were finally able to exhale and relax with 46 seconds remaining in regulation when Ryan Procyshyn pounced on a loose puck and sent it into an empty net to push the score to 4-1. SFU would score a late goal from Adam Callegari with 20 seconds left, but the celebration was already well underway in the stands with the end result beyond doubt. As the seconds ticked down and the final horn blew, Selkirk players erupted off the bench to celebrate a remarkable end to their season. “Playing in front of 800 fans last night and 900 tonight, it’s unbelievable,” Dyck says. “We have the best fans in the league and you always know it’s going to be loud when SFU comes to town. The whole team feeds off of that and it gives us a ton of confidence, knowing we have that support.” The final shots on goal were 28-15 in favour of the Saints, who held SFU to just six shots in the third period as they pressed to get back in the game. But that didn’t mean that it was a slow night for Prigione, who came up big when needed with some outstanding saves in the second period and limited Clan second chances throughout the series. “SFU pushed back really hard after the first period and gave us a good run in the second,” says the Saints netminder. “But the boys played great in front of me and worked hard around the net to block shots and let

me see the ones that got through. And in the third we didn’t give them much.” Prigione watched from the bench last season as all-Star starter Chris Hurry led Selkirk to their second BCIHL championship. This time around he thrived as the go-to guy, parlaying an outstanding regular season into a playoff run that saw him win all four starts while allowing just seven goals. “It was a lot different feeling getting to be in there and make a difference,” he says. “Alex [Evin] showed a lot of confidence in me this season and that was big. I felt really good the second half of the season and just ran with it. It’s an unbelievable feeling to win with such an awesome group of guys.” The Saints appeared far from championship contention early in the season, as injuries and a spotty road record held the team close to the bottom of the league standings. But the squad finished off the fall semester on a high when they won their first-ever game against CIS competition at the University of Lethbridge and went on to earn home-ice advantage in the playoffs with a strong second half. “We had a group that came together when it mattered most and really rose to the occasion,” says Evin. “Tonight we got great games from Jamie Vlanich and Ryan Procyshyn, and Ryan Edwards showed why he was our MVP over the last three months. James Prigione was rock solid and very consistent, which you need that when you’re playing close games in the playoffs.” The championship win was the third in as many years for a core of key players that included team captain Logan Proulx as well as forwards Thomas Hardy and Mason Spear and blueliner Lucas Hildebrand. It also marked the second title in as many tries for forward Darnell Dyck, defencemen Stefan Gonzales, Tanner Lenting, Ryan Procyshyn, Stefan Virtanen and Arie Postmus, plus goaltender James Prigione. Saturday’s win marked the final time that many in that group will suit up in a Saints uniform. They couldn’t have asked for a better send-off.

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Thank Derby season underway You Submitted to the Castlegar News The sixth season of West Kootenay Roller Derby action kicked off Saturday in Castlegar’s Selkirk College gym. Before an enthusiastic large crowd of fans, the local roller derby league hosted its first double header of the season, featuring bouts between Salmo/Slocan Valley Brutality and the Rossland-Trail Rollergirls, and a much anticipated rematch between the Nelson Killjoys and Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers. The first whistle blew and a fierce battle commenced. The Killjoys leapt to an early lead, which they maintained throughout the game. The league’s defending champions had home track advantage but found themselves unable to come back from a series of costly penalties. The Dams battled to regain the lead, but could not keep

together against the powerful offence the Killjoys put forward. Several times the Dams threatened to come back, but were rebuffed time and again. At the end of the bout, the unofficial final score was 253229, ending a year-long undefeated streak for the Dams. The second game featured the Rossland-Trail Rollergirls versus the Salmo/ Slocan Valley Brutality. The Valley put up a huge battle, playing with a roster of seven skaters, half the usual number. Rossland-Trail has been working hard during the off season to be a real threat to the front-running teams this year, and it was clear they were ready to dominate the track. The Rollergirls had the bout well in hand, and Valley Brutality wore themselves out playing short handed. The bout ended with an unofficial score of 278-171 for RosslandTrail.

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Fishing for science: Should we like the pike? Z ebra mussels in the Great Lakes, gypsy moth in Quebec, purple loosestrife on the Prairies — all examples of species introduced to Canada and causing problems. There are ways to eradicate these pests, but it seems like a constant and often controversial uphill struggle. Locally, northern pike are a glaring example. Pike can grow to lengths upwards of 130 cm, weigh over 20 kg and live 30 years. Pike have been in the Columbia River for about four years now, first confirmed by Golder Associates during a fish survey conducted in 2010. Although it is still unclear exactly how they got here, some researchers believe it is likely pike have been introduced into our waterways through the Pend d’Oreille reservoir from the United States.

Logan Proulx and jeremy Baldwin Second year recreation, fish, and wildlife students at Castlegar’s Selkirk College

Pike can live almost anywhere, in cold or warm water, and will feed on any native fish. These fish are ambush predators that wait and strike at passing prey and can eat fish two-thirds their own body size as well as feeding on small mammals, birds, and frogs. The Kootenay region is known for its abundant and thriving population of our beloved sport fish,

rainbow trout, including the world famous Gerrard. The effects that pike can have on the local fish populations are a high level of concern. Pike and their voracious diet threaten our native species who have not adapted to living with the predator. As of August 2013, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources implemented the Columbia River

pike bounty in an effort to reduce pike numbers and gain information on their abundance and distribution. Along with an unlimited catch quota, there is the potential prize of $500 for catching a tagged fish. The tags are invisible to anglers so people are encouraged to harvest all pike and bring the heads to be checked for a tag to the Arrow Forest District office on Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. If the head is not available, then details such as the time caught, date, length, and a photograph if possible will help the ministry in their efforts. While this seems like an enticing opportunity to most anglers in the region, how much will the bounty actually help? Can they ever be eradicated? Once a fish like this enters a

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Pike (not exactly as shown) have been in the Columbia River at least since 2010. How they got there is not known, but it may have been through the Pend d’Oreille reservoir. continued from page A12

massive body of water it can be extremely difficult to take control of them, like in the extreme case of Asian carp in the Mississippi River. This summer, local fisheries biologists used a technique that has worked for the Kalispell Tribe in Spokane and Washington State Fish and Wildlife. They have been successful in reducing pike numbers in the Box Canyon Reservoir

of the Pend d’Oreille River using gill nets. Local biologists are using the same technique in the Columbia. They used a net with various size holes to catch different life stages of pike and caught 100 adults. The number of captures has steadily declined in each successive fishing effort which suggest the technique may be working. We still don’t know what the introduction of northern pike will

mean for us here in the Kootenays, but the more information gathered will aid researchers and biologists in future management decisions. Contrary to what some people think, pike meat is delicious cooked or smoked and Canadians east of the Rockies would be envious of our unlimited quota. So fishing for some northern pike will put a nice dinner on the table and could help all the other native species in our waters.

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The hallway ends and you enter the living room. A stern Indian man meets your gaze and with that one expression written across his face, you feel like you know his story. To his left is a beautiful, lively Muslim woman smiling at nobody in particular. A short glance towards the opposite corner of the room reveals ancient architecture and a valley of hot air balloons; the man beside you sits on the couch looking over each of these photographs with affection. He says, “Problem is, these are my memories too. Now if you had taken these same photographs I could look at them much more objectively.” Jim Ford is the creator of these portraits and as usual, finds it quite difficult to pick only two for entry into this year’s West Kootenay Camera Club photo show. “It’s a good problem to have, but it’s still a problem.” Ford has been working with cameras and photography almost all his life. He’s currently the camera club’s president and continues to teach and mentor those in their fledgling years as photographers.

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Ford’s love affair with photography began in his mid-teens. “I started off,” he said, “when I was about 15. I got a developing kit for Christmas. I went and mixed up the chemicals and found a negative that was kind of scratched up and out of focus and I made a little contact print about the same size as the negative. I then put it in the developer and this image appeared. It was just magic.” At that moment Ford couldn’t have known he would be travelling across the globe taking pictures and capturing memories well into his retirement years, but something had been brought out of him. “The next day I was sitting outside the camera store in Castlegar waiting for it to open so I could buy some paper and chemicals, and since then I’ve pretty much been hooked on photography.” While he’s been taking snapshots for many years, much of Ford’s travelling has been done in the past six or seven years. “My wife passed away very suddenly and one of the things I realized when I was going through that is that I don’t wanna be on my death bed saying ‘I wish I had gone somewhere.’” Ford decided he would travel

the world and bring along his camera kit to document the people and places he saw. “It all happens so quickly,” Ford said. “By the time I see the individual I wish to photograph, ask them for permission, take the photograph, show them the image and thank them, it usually takes about eight to ten seconds. “I have to create the composition by myself because I don’t speak their language,” Ford admitted. Throughout his high school years Ford was the official photographer for the newspaper and yearbook. He moved on to take photographic technology training at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology while working as an industrial photographer for Cominco during the summer. From there, NAIT hired him on for some work while he stumbled upon anatomy studies, leading to a job at the University Hospital in Saskatoon. There he did just about every field of photography imaginable, ranging from surgeries to doctors’ portraits and aerial views of the hospital. Ford later departed the hospital and was brought aboard as the audio/visual coordinator at Selkirk College where he worked

for 27 years. “When I retired and started into the digital end, that kind of renewed my love affair with photography.” Ford said the transition was incredible. He could now do things in Photoshop and other programs that would take forever in a dark room. He was one a digital photography pioneer within the West Kootenay Camera Club. When he joined over 15 years ago many opposed the new technology, claiming it wasn’t up to par with film. “At the start, it probably wasn’t. I was using a two megapixel camera.” That’s much lower quality then the simplest point and shoots on the market today. Trying to make anything larger than an 8x10 would prove disastrous for image quality. Ford plans to continue his journeys and document all he can. “I’ve been given a gift to sort of see things in a different way than most people. If I can be happy with my photograph, that’s enough for me. The fact I can still get that personal satisfaction now that I did when I made that first print in the darkroom keeps me coming back.”

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The Castlegar & District Community Complex (CDRD) is currently inviting applications to apply for the position of Recreation Leader for our summer camp programs beginning June 22nd and ending August 19, 2015. This posting, along with a detailed job description, can be found on our website at www.rdck.ca under Administration, Jobs. If you have any questions about this opportunity please email Human Resources at the email address below. Submit all applications in the form of a resume and cover letter to RDCK Human Resources by email, or traditional mail by noon April 24, 2015 – 4:00 pm to be considered for this opportunity. Human Resources, Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 E-mail: humanresources@rdck.bc.ca Phone: (250) 352-8193 Thank you for your interest in working with the Regional District of Central Kootenay. All submissions will be acknowledged although only those individuals shortlisted to participate in the interview process will be contacted again.

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West Kootenay EcoSociety seeks P/T Field Organizer. Visit www.ecosociey.ca/jobs

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Project Manager Reference Number 1502 Reporting to the Director, Major Projects, the Project Manager has overall responsibility in the development of projects including initiation, identification, definition, and implementation. This role involves planning, organizing and executing the successful completion of projects, and has the overall responsibility for overseeing the development of budgets, schedules and reports. The Project Manager has responsibility for the management and coordination of project staff, external consultants and stakeholders to ensure safe, cost-effective, efficient and timely completion of projects in order to meet and/or exceed the objectives.

CIMS Limited Partnership is a 100% Canadian owned company. CIMS provides unionized, heavy industrial mechanical services for large plant maintenance shutdowns and complex capital industrial projects. We are active in the Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Mining & Smelting, Petro-Chemical and Renewable Energy sectors across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The successful candidate will have an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering, with (or eligible for) a Professional Engineering Designation and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in engineering within the energy industry including at least 5 years’ experience in construction management or contract administration. Experience in preparing and coordinating capital construction contracts in the energy sector is essential.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Regional Manager at our Kootenay BC Division, based in Rossland, BC. The Regional Manager reports directly to the Regional Vice President, BC.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is April 7, 2015.

The ideal candidate will have: • A university degree (e.g. P Eng.) OR Technical School Certification OR Trade Certification such as Pipefitter, Boilermaker or Ironworker. • 10+ years of progressive management experience associated with Heavy Industry, Turnaround Maintenance and Project Work. • Strong Management, Leadership, Project Management and Team Building skills. If you are interested in joining the CIMS Team, please send your cover letter and resume to gjurkowski@cimsltd.com.

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Boundary Creek Times Greenwood, B.C. The Boundary Creek Times, a weekly community newspaper in B.C.’s Southern Interior, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist. Candidates will have diverse writing abilities; photography prowess and social media best practices are an asset. Candidates must be willing to be flexible with working hours, and willing to work weekends. Qualifications: The successful applicant for this position will be a key contributor to the print and online product.

You should have a diploma / degree in journalism, and / or related experience.

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a must; experience with InDesign is an asset. Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are required. Deadline: April 17, 2015 Send resume to: Della Mallette editor@grandforksgazette.ca The Boundary Creek Times is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

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Part-time Reporter The Rossland News, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Rossland BC, is seeking an exceptional, part time multimedia journalist/ photographer to join our editorial team. We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities. Qualifications • Superior writing skills, news judgment; • Ability to write on a variety of topics, including civic affairs, arts and sports; • Proficiency in photography and knowledge of multimedia reporting; • Experience in posting content to the internet an asset; • Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including video, blogging and social networking. Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends. All applicants please send resume, cover letter, as well as writing and photo samples to Jennifer Cowan, publisher@rosslandnews.com. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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We thank you for your interest in Van-Kam, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Professional/ Management LOAD Planner needed for busy trucking company- based in Salmo BC the Load Planner supervises company operations and strategizes effective utilization of company equipment and quality customer service with the dispatch team. Preferred candidate has verifiable success in the field of logistics management or relative industry related leadership roles. Sutco appreciates all applicants however only those qualified will be contacted. Apply online at Sutco.ca or fax resume to 250-357-2009.

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UBC Faculty of Education West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) Part-time Administrative Coordinator UBC’s West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) requires a part-time (50%) Administrative Coordinator beginning April 2015. WKTEP is currently located in Castlegar but will be moving to a location near Nelson or Castlegar. WKTEP’s focus is rural education, place-based learning, and community connections. This position involves coordinating the day to day operations of the office, acting as primary contact for the program and liaising with UBCVancouver’s Teacher Education Office and departments. To view the full job description and submit your application, please visit http:// www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/ and contact Rhea Ravanera at rhea.ravanera@ubc.ca with any questions. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment…our future! Zellstoff Celgar operates a World Class1,500 tonne/day modern bleach kraft pulp mill located in Castlegar BC. We are committed to working together to be the best we can be for our communities, environment and customers. Presently we are seeking applicants for the position of Crew Scheduler. Reporting to the Assistant Production Manager you are responsible for ensuring that our 24/7 operation is staffed efficiently with the necessary expertise to ensure company quality, efficiency and production objectives are achieved and sustained by constant changing schedules. You will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience working in a fast-paced environment utilizing a variety of systems and tools to keep you organized and aware of the impact one change can create when adjusting work schedules. In this role you understand the complexity of working within collective agreements and ensuring that all documentation is up to date and in the system so you can accurately schedule the production crews and supervisors while administering time off policies and programs. As our Crew Scheduler you are: • • • • •

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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. Group of Companies requires class 1 drivers to work summer relief out of our Castlegar Terminal to provide P&D services for the West Kootenays region of BC. This position will be expected to: • Daily deliver all LTL (less than truckload) freight • Ensure all pickups and deliveries are on time • Provide exceptional customer service • Treat company property with respect Preference will be given to applicants with LTL/P&D experience and knowledge of the West Kootenay region. A $1000 hiring bonus is paid upon completion of probation. To join our team of Professional Drivers, email a cover letter, current resume and current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to: Careers@vankam.com Or FAX 604-587-9889 Or drop them off at our terminal at: 1360 Forest Road Castlegar, BC V1N 3Y5 Van-Kam is committed to equal opportunity and environmental responsibility.

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Comfortable with ambiguity and obsessed with precision – we are counting on you! Work with all but “own” the schedule – if there is a problem we want to know! Excellent communication skills – you are pro-active and naturally inquisitive! Computer savvy – you can work that spreadsheet! Early adopter of new systems and programs – you see the benefits!

Zellstoff Celgar is just minutes from Castlegar, BC in the West Kootenay region. To apply for this position, please Email your CV to: jo-anne.shea@celgar.com (Apologies in advance; only those considered for an interview will be contacted)

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In Loving Memory

Gerald Nichvalodoff February 16th, 1962 - March 21st, 2010

Love and Miss you forever, Ashley, Julie, Trey and Kaulyn.

Norma Newlove It is with great sorrow we say good bye to our mother, sister, auntie and friend. Norma Newlove passed away peacefully in her home on March 11, 2015. She was born in Trail on February 19, 1942. The 7th child to Tena and Jake Sawatzky. She worked at the Cominco Staff House, the Union Hotel and Kresge's lunch counter as a young woman and the Chuck Wagon Restaurant when her kids were a little older. She is survived by her spouse Ian Rae, daughter Shelley Newlove, son Rick Newlove, blended children Mike, Michelle, Mark and Myron Rae, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Elmer Sawatzky, sisters Lillian Molnar, Verna Finlay, Leola Wiesner & Leona Smith and hundreds of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Herb, Will and Allan and sisters Elsie and Joan. Norma's passion in life was children and was auntie Norma to all. A family gathering will take place at the Genelle Hall on March 28 at 1:00. Friends welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of you choice. Special thank you to Dr. David Larocque for her care right to the end, the 3rd floor medical staff at the KBRH, Castlegar Home Support and most of all, our family.

Bill W. Negreiff With sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Bill W. Negreiff on March 5 with family by his side. Dad was born July 24, 1932 in Ootischenia to Netta and William Negreiff. He is remembered by his 5 children: Ron (Edie), Natalie (Gordon), Jean (Bryant), Susan and Theresa ; grandchildren, Jason and Andrew; sisters Polly Pesonen (Kal) and Nora Pozdnikoff, sister-in-law Irene Negreiff, as well as nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, wife Marie, brother Alec and brother-inlaw George Pozdnikoff. Dad had an outstanding work ethic and could build, fix or grow almost anything. He took pride in caring for our family home and surrounding yard, gardens and fruit trees where we all grew up. He knew all the trades, working as a plumber, carpenter, and millwright and spent the last 25+ years of his career as member of the IWA at Pope & Talbot. He strove to exemplify the values of hard work and common sense and we are grateful for his generosity and commitment to supporting us throughout his life. We wish to extend warm thanks for all of the gestures of kindness and caring, to the staff at Poplar Ridge & Talarico Place and his wonderful caregivers throughout the past few years, the staff at Castlegar Funeral Home and the friends and relatives, community members, cooks and singers who contributed to dad’s celebration of life. Rest in Peace.

Due to an unexpected tragedy, Jeff Noerenberg passed away on March 4, 2015 at the age of 36. Jeff leaves behind a loving family and a multitude of friends. Anyone who knew Jeff, loved Jeff! He appreciated the many customers of his business, Kootenay Euroshop, and his automotive expertise will be greatly missed. Jeff’s mother, Virginia Stout, has established a memorial fund that will benefit his three young children, at Kootenay Savings. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, please direct your donation to “Jeff Noerenberg’s Children’s Fund.”

Huw Russell George Huw Russell George, age 55, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2015 (π day) Huw is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bev, daughters Dr. Ashley George (Sheldon) of Redmond Washington and Hannah of Nelson B.C. Sister Lynne of Fort St. James and brother David of Trail B.C, nieces Jamie and Maggie and nephew Ben. Father Mike George and partner Eileen Townsend of Nakusp. He also has many in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Mimi. Huw was born on December 20th 1959 in Winnipeg Manitoba. He grew up in the East Kootenays and Nakusp and attended the University of Victoria where he received a BSc in Chemistry in the Co-op program. He worked at a number of mining and industrial plants and settled at Teck in 1982 where he worked in a number of positions but found his home in Analytical Services. Huw was a great family man and a loving father. He married Bev Profili in 1982 and they spent a year backpacking around the world. They had 2 girls together and continued to haul them off on family adventures to foreign lands for many years. Huw was deeply involved in the community, including Union work (USWA 9705) and various social causes for the majority of his life. He was very proud of his Welsh heritage. He was very active and enjoyed all outdoor sports including slow pitch, curling, hockey, soccer, skiing, hiking, cycling but the love of his life was golf. Huw kept track of all courses played, scores and handicap. The highlight of his golfing days was playing the Kapalua Course on Maui in 2010. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, compassionate person who tried to always be fair and make everyone feel that they mattered. No service will be held by request. A celebration of life will be held later this summer. If you wish to attend please send your request to habgeorge@shaw. ca. The family would like to thank Dr. T Cheng of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary for her expertise, Dr. Norm Lea in Nakusp for care over the past summer and Dr. Keith Merritt for his years of compassionate care and home visits. Also to the Home Care Nurses who were patient, kind and always available. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Huw’s name to Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails: P.O Box 3212 Castlegar B.C. V1N 3H5

Sadly the family of the late Vincenzo “Vince” Antignani, of Castlegar, wishes to announce his passing at Castleview Care Centre, on Monday, March 9, 2015, blessed with 90 years of life.

Obituaries and Memorials

When I close my eyes I see you... When I open my eyes I miss you... We love and miss you every day.

Jeff Noerenberg

Vincenzo “Vince” Antignani

Vincenzo was born in Santo Lucia de Serino, Avellino, Italy, on August 29, 1924 to parents Elvira and Gennaro Antignani. He married Filomena Demeo and the couple raised five children.

Vincenzo worked for the CPR for 10 years and then got a job at the Celgar Sawmill, where he worked for 26 years before retiring in 1989. He enjoyed several hobbies and especially liked gardening, he also enjoyed walking and spending time outdoors with his many pets, but his biggest joy was spending time with family and friends. Vincenzo was predeceased by his wife Filomena, four brothers and one sister. Left to mourn his loss are four sons Jerry (Lisa) of Castlegar, Vince (Tracy) of Castlegar, Joe (Loredana) of Salerno, Italy and Frank (Kim) of Port Coquitlam; daughter Rosa (Jim) Barre of Castlegar; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one brother, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews of Italy. Donations in Vincenzo’s Memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Castlegar Unit. 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail BC V1R 3N6.

Funeral Service was officiated by Reverend Rob Scott at the Kinnaird Park Community Church on Saturday, March 14, 2015 followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

Vincenzo will be sorely missed by his family and all that loved him, but their consolation comes from knowing that he has passed into glory. Vincenzo’s family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Castlview Care Centre, to Vincenzo’s many friends, to Pastor Rob Scott and to the members of the Kinnaird Park Community Church for their precious help and support during this difficult time. They also extend their sincere gratitude to Pastor Cindy Pelletier for the beautiful music, to all who sent cards, to all who called, to all those who expressed condolences, to all who sent and brought flowers and food and to Bill Strilaeff and staff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

In Loving Memory Of

Carol Gail Ehl

( née Watson) January 4, 1957 – March 2, 2011 ROSES FOR CAROL As roses grow in Heaven Lord pick a bunch for us. Place them in Carol’s arms, And tell her they are from us. Tell her we love and miss her And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while. Remembering her is easy, We do it everyday. But there is an ache in our hearts As we’re missing her today.

DEEPLY MISSED AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Husband Tom, son Eric and the Ehl and Watson families.

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Selkirk College student probes youth political engagement

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Selkirk College nursing program student Suzanne Larocque is setting up a voter registration booth on the Castlegar campus this month in hopes of inspiring her peers to get engaged with the democratic process.

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campus today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 23 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and March 25 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Students require their social insurance number and proof of current address to register. The next federal election is scheduled for Oct. 19, and Larocque wants to start conversations now that will lead to better voter turnout amongst youth come autumn. “I hope to take a small step toward reconnecting youth with Canada’s democratic process,” she says. “It’s not about the number of people who register through my booths. I will be satisfied if a few individuals start to think more about how their participation can shape Canada’s future for the better. Youth are powerful, smart and passionate; I want them to know that Canada will be a better place with their involvement.” You can learn more about Elections Canada online at elections.ca.

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Submitted to the Castlegar News Selkirk College nursing program student Suzanne Larocque’s frustration with Canadian politics has led her to take action through an awareness campaign. Larocque will be setting up a voter registration booth on the Castlegar campus to encourage her fellow students to make a difference by heading to polling stations in the upcoming federal election. The third-year student will be setting up five times in total during March. “From the discussions I have had with individuals since starting this project, I found that most are angry with Canada’s government,” says Larocque. “They also have little understanding of each political platform and truly believe that their vote will not matter, since none of the parties or politicians can be trusted in the first place. This was sad to hear, but is something I can relate to.” Larocque started the project because she is interested in the political aspect of nursing and how political involvement affects the health of communities. Using it as her semester practice placement, Larocque has built on research compiled by fourth-year nursing students Megan Hansen and Paula Gilberd who conducted a survey within Selkirk College and completed an extensive literature review. “They found that hosting registration booths on campus would be a great way to increase voter turnout on Election Day,” says Larocque, who is originally from Mission. “In fact, their research showed that being registered to vote increased a person’s likeliness to cast a ballot by 30 per cent, so this seemed like a good place to start. Megan and Paula compiled some great information and suggestions on how to move forward with the project, which made whole thing possible.” Based on her own research and that of her nursing program peers, Larocque says the two main reasons why youth don’t vote is a lack of political knowledge and a disconnect with the traditional political process. That’s not to say young people are not interested in making their vote count. “Youth are overwhelmed and discouraged, but they are certainly not apathetic,” she says. “In fact, youth are highly political and become involved in political issues through petitions, blogs and rallies, but simply avoid Canada’s mainstream systems. “Party websites are not easy to follow if you are looking for facts, plans or statistics. Instead, the websites are thick with propaganda promoting general ideas rather than actual facts or plans. Youth are smart, they are constantly in connection with massive amounts of information and can tell when they are being manipulated or mislead, so they choose not to engage.” Post-secondary students have a lot to gain by taking an interest in how decisions are made provincially and federally. Issues like tuition fees, access to quality health care and minimum wage are just a few issues where young people could use a stronger voice. Larocque feels that the education system and general treatment of politics in Canadian society has not done much to inspire engagement. “Many youth don’t understand how our government works and this makes them cautious about proceeding with the voting process,” says Larocque. “Canada has become so obsessed with avoiding conflict that we often avoid discussing politics or religion for fear of sparking a heated debate. This lack of exposure has damaged youth. They hear almost nothing of politics as they are growing up and then all of sudden they turn 18 and are expected to help shape Canada through a system they do not understand.” Larocque will be set up in The Pit on the Castlegar

Drain, and cool under cold water. 2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Stir in the envelope of dressing mix. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour. 3. To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad, and mix well.

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