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With the West Kootenay Camera Club marking the 25th anniversary of its annual Photo Show, the Trail Times is highlighting some of last year’s top photographs. The above photo earned Nelson’s Ross Scott first place last year in the Open category. The Photo Show will take place from June 5-13 at the Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar, coinciding with the Castlegar SunFest. For more information, entry forms, contest rules and regulations, please visit the West Kootenay Camera Club website: www. westkootenaycameraclub.com

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anada Revenue prolonged and regular care Agency (CRA) allows that may include meal preptaxpayers to deduct aration, house cleaning, and expenses not covered transportation in addition to by medical plans and also typical caregiving services. offers credits to A person recognize medapproved for the ical hardship, Disability Tax and in some Credit (DTC) by situations, the default qualifies for transfer of these the attendant care amounts to supclaim. To add some Ron porting family detail, the DTC is members. a non-refundable H o w e v e r, tax credit of about Tax Tips & Pits making a medic$8,000 used to offset al claim is a convoluted pro- the extraordinary cost - no cess that leads to one of CRA’s receipts required - that surtop reasons for reviewing tax round a life debilitating issue. returns so getting it right is CRA approves a DTC by medimportant. ically diagnosed physical or Two lesser known medical mental condition that markclaims are for nursing home edly restricts a person’s abiland attendant care expenses. ity to perform basic activities The former is obvious, the of daily life. The actual need latter not so much. for attendant care is not a Fees paid to a person or requisite factor for the DTC, business to provide care in- but nonetheless if a DTC is home or at a residential facil- approved a person can claim ity may be considered attend- attendant care costs. ant care expense if a person If a person qualifies for provides a doctor’s letter claiming attendant care to CRA stating the person expense and also has an requires “long-term full-time approved DTC, CRA has rules care”. The practical inter- on what is claimable by the pretation means the need for eligible person and what can

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be transferred. Here are two typical scenarios. #1 - with a DTC, the eligible person claims the DTC and then CRA allows a maximum claim of $10,000 of attendant care expense, using only the amount needed to be non-taxable. Any balance may be transferred to a live-in supporting person, or if totally disabled, to a supporting person living elsewhere. #2 - with a DTC, the eligible person does not claim the DTC, nor transfer it. In this case CRA removes the $10,000 attendant care maximum and accepts the total attendant care expense as the claim, using only the amount needed to be non-taxable. Any balance may be transferred to a supporting person to a maximum of $10,000. That’s $10,000 for each supporting person. Noteworthy for this second scenario is the claiming of nursing home expenses. Just as with attendant care, the total nursing home expense is claimed and only the amount needed to be non-taxable is used with the

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rest transferable. However, CRA does not allow a DTC claim in combination with a nursing home claim so scenario one isn’t an option. CRA does allow a claim for both attendant care and nursing home in combination, but without a DTC claim. So three siblings supporting a parent with costs for attendant care and/or a nursing home of say $24,000, could each claim up to $8,000 as a medical expense on their tax return, although a receipt in each person’s name is necessary. And don’t miss this point. Receipting is critical to a successful claim, especially for anyone receiving a transfer. The paper trail must be explicit in detail of services offered and specific on who paid it. Also, a supporting person receiving a transfer must include on their tax return the eligible person’s name, social insurance number, date of birth and net income. Email Ron Clarke at ron. clarke@JBSbiz.ca. To read previous Tax Tips & Pits columns visit www.JBSbiz.net.

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Single parents get new supports By Liz Bevan Times Staff

Single parents in B.C. now have extra incentive to start training for a job that pays a living family wage. On March 11, the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, along with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, shared a plan to invest $24.5 million in an enhanced income and disability assistance program. The initiative gives single parents already on social assistance a year of tuition, medical and child care supports to train for a position that pays a living wage. According to the province, the new Single Parent Employment Initiative will benefit 16,000 single parents in B.C. and will, “help them break down the barriers that often face while trying to find a full-time job.” Gail Lavery, the executive director of the Trail FAIR Society, says that while she isn't sure of the exact number of parents in the lower Basin the new program will impact, she can definitely see why something like this was needed. “Just anecdotally, I am sure it will help (families in the area),” she said. “Something like this is huge and very important. I have no doubt whatsoever that this will only be a positive thing for the people we serve in our programs.” Ann Godderis with the WINS Transition House in Trail, says the plan is a step in the right direction, but more importantly, opens up the conversation on child poverty and the struggle of single parents. “It is definitely opening doors for the future,” she said. “It's an acknowledgment of the black hole trap that a single parent was in previously. It is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel, but there is still a lot more that can be done to support single parents and get them earning a living wage.” One issue the program seems to resolve, accord-

ing to Godderis, is providing single parents with more than one option for them and their children. “I think that it makes going on income assistance a little less terrifying for single parents,” she said. “(Social assistance) really is a recipe for poverty. The income they get is so miniscule that it's very frightening and a single mom will sometimes go back to their situation just because it is their only option. At least they know their kids are going to get fed and housed properly. It does open a little bit of a door for those women.” Now, social assistance will continue and cover expenses that would previously be put on the parent during job training. Godderis says there are still some questions that she wants answered about the program. The government says the plan will pay for training, but only in specific sectors and for approved jobs. As of press time, no details have been released about what positions fall in those categories. “There is more I want to learn about it,” she said. “I am a little concerned when they say that this will be for specific jobs. In the Trail area, I’m wondering what jobs they are talking about and what training is available. I just want to know which kinds of training they are talking about.” Paying for childcare while the parent is in training is also a part of the plan, but Godderis sees it as a bit of a bandaid for a larger issue. “The childcare assistance is huge, but again, thank heaven we have Child Care and Resource Referral system to find childcare,” she said. “Spaces, especially for very young children, are pretty well unavailable. I would love to see this go the next step and see an announcement for funding for extra child care spots.” The Single Parent Employment Initiative goes into effect in September.

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The AG’s report highlighted decisions surrounding Rossland’s 2012 street construction on Columbia Avenue.

Lack of information hampered decisions

FROM PAGE 1 “The city’s files did not explain why this was the case,” she wrote, noting that “urgent” repairs ($290,000) to the Rossland Miners Hall were never done. “Again, the city’s files did not include documentation of the rationale for not proceeding with the recommended work.” Overall, Ruta noted evidence of a limited systematic approach to decision-making on capital projects, narrowed the city’s ability to direct funds to areas of highest priority. She stated, “In our view, the city’s relative lack of capital asset information made it difficult for council to make fully informed capital project decisions.” Ruta confirmed that project selection for the five-year capital plan was performed by the chief administrative officer, sometimes in consultation with other city staff, but involved little documentation. The apparent disconnect between staff and elected officials calls into question whether council had adequate information to make fully informed decisions. “It also puts the community at risk in terms of effective use of tax dollars and value for your money,” she added. Ruta re-visited the 2010 case of the Rossland Arena roof repairs, when tenders came in much lower than anticipated. “City staff did not ask council to chose between spending less on this project,” the auditor explains. “Thereby reducing costs to taxpayers or freeing up funding for other projects. “Instead, staff acted without council approval to spend funds on additional work they selected without the involvement of council.” A shake up in city staff coincided with the release of the auditor’s

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summary. Tracey Butler, the current chief administrative officer (CAO), is on her way out after recently stepping into the role due to prolonged leave of current CAO Cecile Arnott. “She has been a hard-working and dedicated employee both wellliked and respected by her peers,” said Moore in a Thursday press release. “In the short term, council will be working with city staff to oversee city hall operations,” she explained. “Council is in the early stages of seeking out a temporary CAO to take leadership in the city’s management.” The auditor’s final report follows a scathing “Part One” made public in April 2014. The initial audit highlighted the Rossland Arena roof repair fiasco,

with the city’s former mayor Greg Granstrom admitting city staff did not adequately protect taxpayers interests. The information wasn’t new to Rossland, which at the time was in the midst of suing its former building inspector in hopes of recovering unaccountable funds from the project. In fall 2011, the city discovered that then-employed Jason George Ward was not only the city’s chief building inspector but he was also involved with a business called ADA Co. Inc. which had been doing construction work for the city. The city investigated and confirmed that about $182,000 had been paid to ADA, in relation to work done on the arena, when the alleged value of work was substantially less (estimated at about $50,000).

The Auditor General’s report offered three recommendations to assist Rossland Recommendation 1 The City of Rossland should develop and implement a systematic approach to capital asset management Recommendation 2 The City of Rossland should improve its capital asset information, risk assessment and planning by: • Completing the process of assembling information on its capital assets and update it on a periodic basis in the future • Undertaking a thorough risk assessment of its capital assets and address them with an appropriate action plan. • Assessing its capital asset needs, including consideration of desired service levels. Recommendation 3 The City of Rossland should enhance its planning and approval process for capital projects by: • Adopting a consistent and structured decision-making process for all capital projects, including objective prioritization of proposed projects • Assessing the impact of each proposed capital project on the City’s operating budget Building a capital asset management revenue model. • Developing a capital asset management investment plan to ensure that capital funding is fully in place prior to launching each capital project.

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Quicksilver bankruptcy deals blow to LNG terminal By J.R. Rardon

Campbell River Mirror

A proposed LNG production and shipping terminal at the former Elk Falls Mill site suffered a setback this week when Quicksilver Resources Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. court. Tuesday’s filing in a Delaware court does not include the Texas company’s Canadian operations through its Albertabased subsidiary, Quicksilver Resources Canada, Inc. Its Canadian assets include natural gas-rich deposits in the Horn River Basin in northeast B.C., and in 2013 it purchased the shuttered Elk Falls Paper Mill for $8.6 million and announced plans to explore creation of the Discovery LNG terminal on the site. In July of 2014, Quicksilver applied for a license to ship LNG from the facility, which would also convert natural gas piped from Horn River Basin into liquid form and provide storage. “Any plan to develop that area as an LNG facility was always contingent upon

Quicksilver Resources Canada being able to secure a partner for our Horn River Basin Integrated Project,” said David Erdman, Quicksilver’s Director of Investment Relations. “We continue to seek a partner for that asset, but with the filings and the announcement (Tuesday), our efforts have not produced … a viable solution for Quicksilver. That’s the reason we did the Chapter 11 filing.” At the time of its license filing last summer, Quicksilver estimated regulatory approvals and permits were expected to take two years to complete, with another four years for construction on the first phase of the proposed project. But that license request was submitted just as the price of oil and gas began a decline that has since seen it plummet from nearly $120 a barrel to just under $50 a barrel last month. The resulting cash flow and debt crunch has driven three oil and gas companies to bankruptcy this month alone, with Quicksilver following Texas-based BPZ

Resources and Houston’s Cal Dive International. In the run-up to last year’s provincial election, Premier Christy Clark touted the potential of LNG to B.C.’s bottom line. But those pronouncements were based on a much higher price. “Canada has been a tough place to create value lately,” Steve Pruett, president and CEO of Elevation Resources, told the Fort Worth Star Telegram in an interview this week. “The resource is there, but the price isn’t there at the well head to recover the capital investment.” Meanwhile, Quicksilver Resources Canada will continue to lay the foundation for the Discovery LNG terminal in Campbell River. But, barring a turnaround in the price of gas, an operating plant remains over the horizon. “Don’t expect there to be, at least in the near-term, any announcements on LNG,” Quicksilver’s Erdman said. “But certainly the company continues to own the Discovery site and will continue to operate it as we have historically.”

Victoria

Black proposes re-hosting Commonwealth Games By Kevin Laird Victoria News

Victoria and Esquimalt municipal councils are considering a request by Oak Bay businessman David Black to have the region rehost the Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games Canada wanted to submit a bid for the 2022 Games, but no

Canadian city stepped forward because of cost. So far, only Durban, South Africa has submitted a bid. Black said he is only seeking for Victoria to be considered as an alternative host in the event Durban is “unable or unwilling to proceed with its bid.” “We have the facilities and venues

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in place to host the Games,” said Black in a letter to local politicians. “We also have skilled and experienced sports and business people who can create new approaches to hosting in order to hold operating costs down to an affordable level.” Black chaired the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. He owns more than 180 newspapers in Western Canada and the United States, including the Victoria News, and is proposing an oil refinery in northern B.C. On Monday, Esquimalt council considered Black’s

offer and wanted more information on the costs involved and the commitment of municipalities. When the Games were held in Victoria more than 20 years ago most of the events were held in Saanich, but the region rallied together to put on a successful sporting event. “It’s a huge undertaking and can only be considered on a regional basis,” said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins. “There are many opportunities and benefits.” In the 1994 Games, Esquimalt hosted both wrestling and boxing events. 10 ft

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THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - The disastrous collapse of the Mount Polley mine tailings pond in B.C.’s Interior last year has spurred new provincial environmental requirements for similar operations. Developed in collaboration between the ministries of environment and mines, mining firms must consider the possibility of a disaster and evaluate the environmental, health, social and economic impacts of an accident. The changes mean companies must also include in their assessments the best-available technologies for tailings ponds and options for water balance to enhance safety and reduce the risk of a tailings dam failure. The Environmental Assessment Office will evaluate tailings management options and decide whether the mining company’s plan adequately addresses potential risks. The new rules are based on the findings in the Mount Polley Independent Expert Investigation, prepared by a panel chaired by Norbert Morgenstern and released in January. The investigation started weeks after the mine’s tailings pond dam collapsed in August last year, sending 24 million cubic metres of silt and water into nearby lakes and rivers.

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City council looking to clean up graffiti By Steve Kidd

Penticton Western News

Penticton city council is determined to clean up the city’s graffiti problem. At their March 16 meeting council endorsed a new Graffiti Management Policy and formally agreed to enter into a partnership agreement with the Downtown Penticton Association for a pilot graffiti removal program for a one-year term. “I like the fact the strategy is a partnership and that we are finally dealing with it,” said Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, prior to a unanimous vote of support from council. The biggest question raised about endorsing Penticton’s new graffiti-free pilot program was whether the fine for owners or tenants who don’t remove graffiti within seven days was high enough. The new policy includes a $100 fine

for business owners, but even the program planners said it wasn’t likely to need to be enforced too often, at least in the downtown area covered by the pilot program. A major component of the program is the hiring of a contractor, Peer Pressure, who are specialists in graffiti removal. In addition to responding to reports of graffiti, said Tina Siebert, the city’s bylaw services supervisor, and a member of the city’s graffiti task force, Peerless will be conducting their own inspections and removing graffiti within the seven-day time frame. “I think it is more about enforcement than it is about the dollar amount. I believe the pilot project, in its intention, will overcome the need to fine anybody. I hope the dollar amount will be irrelevant,” said Coun. Campbell Watt. The task force has

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Minimum wage to rise to $11.25

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Ontario’s minimum wage will rise to $11.25 an hour starting Oct. 1, making it the second-highest rate in the country after the Northwest Territories. The Liberal government enacted legislation in the fall that tied minimum wage to inflation, so every year the new rate will be announced by April 1 to take effect that October. While the general minimum wage increases from the current $11, the minimum wage for students increases to $10.55 and for liquor servers it rises to $9.80. The Ministry of Labour says this is the ninth minimum wage increase since the Liberals took power in 2003. The Northwest Territories’ minimum wage will be increased to $12.50 in June, making it the highest rate in the country. British Columbia also announced an increase in its minimum wage last week, a rise of 20 cents in September to $10.45 as a result of indexing to B.C.’s consumer price index.

Quebec

PQ leadership candidate slammed for immigrant comments

THE CANADIAN PRESS QUEBEC Controversial comments about immigrants by Parti Quebecois leadership hopeful Pierre Karl Peladeau are a clear sign the separatist party is sliding toward ethnic nationalism, Premier Philippe Couillard suggested Thursday. On Wednesday, Peladeau said during a PQ leadership debate that immigration was hurting the sovereignty movement. “We don’t have 25 years ahead of us to achieve it,” Peladeau said. “With demographics, with immigration, we’re definitely losing one riding each year.” Couillard said the comments signalled “a clear shift toward ethnic nationalism” in the party. “Since the charter (the values charter the PQ wanted to implement) there has been a very unfortunate drift,” Couillard said at the legislature. “There is no longer a financial argument or an economic argument for the separation of Quebec so they’re clinging to whatever they can.” Peladeau said after the debate he wasn’t attacking immigrants

but rather demonstrating the importance of reaching out to them in the same way the federal government does. He reiterated that immigration is an asset that has benefited Quebec. Peladeau is the perceived front-runner in the PQ leadership race.

THE CANADIAN PRESS GATINEAU, Que. - The country’s broadcast regulator is coming out with new rules today that will require cable and satellite companies to offer customers a trimmed-down, basic channels package, sources have told The Canadian Press. The cost of the so-called “skinny basic” package is to be capped at $25, said one source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is to announce details of its decision later today. The ruling is the latest result from the CRTC’s Let’s Talk TV hearings held

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - A recreational hockey player who broke another player’s jaw in retaliation for a highsticking remains on the hook for damages even though he went bankrupt, Ontario’s top court has decided. That means Matthew Best is now liable for interest and $7,500 in legal costs in addition to the $38,000 in general damages he was ordered to pay Randy Leighton and his wife back in 2009. The case arose out of a gentlemen’s hockey tournament in North Bay, Ont.,

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in the fall. The Harper government had pushed the regulator to allow for a so-called pick-and-pay system that would allow consumers to choose and pay only for the individual channels they want. However, the CRTC hinted late last summer that it would be open to a pickand-pay option built on top of a lighter mandatory service than what is currently being offered widely in the industry. It’s not clear whether skinny basic would be an all-Canadian service that includes local stations and provincial educational channels, or a service that includes American networks as well. Critics including the C.D. Howe Institute have warned that any propos-

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in February 2004, when Leighton accidentally high-sticked Best, a former junior player, in the face and knocked his tooth out. Leighton, then 34, circled back to apologize but instead, the two players began yelling and jostling. They dropped gloves. Best, then 23, ripped Leighton’s helmet off and punched him once in the face, breaking his jaw in three places. The six-foot-three Leighton, a soldier trained in hand-tohand combat, lost

three teeth, needed three rounds of dental surgery, had his mouth wired shut and lost 25 pounds. In awarding him $35,000 in damages and $3,000 to his wife, the trial judge rejected any consent to the injury on Leighton’s part, concluding that Best’s conduct was “unusual and beyond the scope of the ordinary standards” applicable to the gentlemen’s hockey tournament. However, before forking over the

money, Best went bankrupt. He brought a legal motion arguing his bankruptcy released him from his damages obligation. The motion turned on whether Best had intentionally inflicted bodily harm on Leighton, which, under the Bankruptcy Act, would have ensured the damages award survived the insolvency. In a decision in September 2013, Superior Court Justice James Wilcox expressed the view

that Best should not have to pay “lifelong penance for what was one punch” thrown in the heat of the moment. “It has not been proven that there was intent to inflict bodily harm,” Wilcox said. In its unanimous decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal this week disagreed with Wilcox. Among other things, the court noted the original trial judge had concluded Best had thrown the punch intentionally.

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he cornerstone of education is continuous development. We are now in a stable labor situation. The current BCTF contract runs until June 20 of 2019. Yes we should have labor peace for the next four years leaving behind us the ugly scene of labor unrest that we all experienced last year. Our teachers and students are hard at work – working towards their future goals and the future looks good as we offer an excellent educational system. Unfortunately our district is not growing but rather we have fewer students in our system. In the past, funding dollars were formulated based on school sites – but – this was changed and we receive our funding based on the number of students that we have. We have a great concern that the present provincial budget will lead to even more funding cutbacks for the public education system. We anticipate further reductions due to insufficient funding for teacher increments and other benefit increases negotiated in the previous contract settlement. Christy Clarke’s govern-

ment is increasing educational spending by $110 million – a boost of nearly two per cent. Unfortunately it is in the fine print in the budget that has left school trustees and administrators feeling like they have been played for chumps. It was a ministry order for the province’s 60 districts to find $29 million in “administrative efficiencies” – also known as budget cuts – this year and an additional $25 million in “efficiencies” next year. Keep in mind the cuts are cumulative and ongoing. So that’s $29 million this year and a total of $54 million next year. Our district is presently working on our budget – information re the Budget can be obtained from our SD20 website. Recently on EZ FM chair Daryl Ganzert stated that we are facing a $600,000 plus deficit. So you can see balancing the budget - which is provincial mandate – is not going to be easy for our district. In our budget 89 per cent of the district budget goes toward salaries and benefits. He also went on to say that fewer students’ means the district may be forced to lay-off staff and students

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Community Comment could see larger classes for 2015/16. He is hoping that attrition will stave off any potential layoffs. Also from last week’s Trail Times’ article on the budget – the chair went to state that it is very distressing for us to be cutting year after year. That it has left our buildings in a state that is not good – as trustees we understand declining enrolment and we try to put the best face we can on it, but we are angry. On our SD20 website you can visit and become familiar with our budget. The home page has all the information you would need – go to Budget Updates – when you open this link “2015/16 Budget Update” you will get an overview of our budget process. We have published

a link to a long list of potential cuts to balance our budget. You will also see our budget schedule – when our meetings’ are held and who the meetings are open to. You will also be able to click on the link SD20 budget and this will take you to a survey. In this survey you will be asked for your opinions and input. Please take this survey and we will add these results to our discussions. Finally – there is a rumor concerning the potential sale of Blueberry Creek School which has been closed as an enrolling school since 2002. Concerns have been expressed as to why this is still on the books of SD20 where all other schools that have been closed have been sold for good money that the SD20 can use. The board met one time – Oct 20 2014 – with concerned citizens re: the sale of this district asset. At this one meeting the board heard from the concerned – and yes a very large percentage of the public in attendance thought the board should dispose of the building and site to the Blueberry Creek Community School Council for $1. We all

understand assessed values – presently under BC assessment the assessed value for this facility with just less than four acres of flat land in a residential area is $1,378,000. As a trustee who stands for equity within the whole district - this potential scenario is wrong. It would be unfair for us to sell this school and property for $1. It would be a detriment to the whole district – we must base our decisions on EQUITY within the whole district and must realize that we are in DEFICIT position and to give away a valuable ASSET at this time is wrong. As this is a current situation you should check with your trustees and find out their positions on this issue. Mark Wilson is a school trustee from Trail. Community Comment is an opportunity for elected officials from our local municipalities to update citizens in the region on the events, plans and progress in their respective communities. Every Friday, the Trail Times will present, on a rotating basis, a submission from councils, school trustees or regional district directors.

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notations surrounding winter and feeds into a cycle of negativity. She says some people can become blind to the positive aspects of winter because of constant complaining on social media sites. Seniuk says part of the solution for combating the winter blues is simple: put down your phone and head outside. She says it’s important to get sunlight and exercise whenever possible, and tweeting something positive about winter wouldn’t hurt.

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said: “We looked at absolutely everything, and the decision that we made on this side of the House was to honour the ratepayer.” But that’s not what the province’s expert panel said in its report. “The panel concludes that a failure to pursue research over the last 30 years into B.C.’s geothermal resources has left BC Hydro without information about a resource that BC Hydro thinks may offer up to 700 megawatts of firm, economic power with low environmental costs,” the report read. The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association says geothermal can meet all of B.C.’s future energy needs at a lower cost than Site C with fewer environmental impacts. The association has requested meetings with Minister Bennett with no success. That’s dumbfounding enough as it is, but especially when you consider that Site C is expected to lose at least $800 million in its first four years of production because it will generate more power than the province needs at triple the market rate, so it will be sold at a huge loss. The project is now facing six legal challenges, including lawsuits filed by Treaty 8 First Nations and the Peace Valley Landowners’ Association, which could prevent construction from beginning this summer as scheduled. “I think the province was determined to go ahead with the project from the beginning,” Swain said. Question is: what more would it take for the province to re-consider its decision to forge ahead with this dam without having the costs and need independently reviewed? Emma Gilchrist is executive director of DeSmog Canada.

ith a price tag of out that independent analysis $8.8 billion, the of costs and demand. Normally, construction of the the folks appointed to these Site C dam would panels file their reports then entail the largest outlay of tax- quietly slip into the abyss. But payer money in B.C. history. in an unprecedented turn of That’s 18 times the cost of events, the chair of the Site C B.C.’s fast ferries. Or 11 times panel spoke out last week in an the cost of a sewage treatment interview with my online news facility for the Capital Regional outlet DeSmog Canada. District. Heck, it’s the most Harry Swain said the govexpensive infraernment was structure project unwise to ignore currently prohis panel’s recposed in all of ommendation Canada. for a review by Yet a BC Hydro the BCUC and survey in July should have held 2014 found only off on making an six in 10 British investment deciColumbians had sion. EMMA even heard of the “Wisdom project. would have been Perhaps that’s waiting for two, Troy Media because Site C, three, four years proposed for near to see whethFort St. John, is out of sight, er the projections they were out of mind for the vast major- making had any basis in fact,” ity of British Columbians. Swain said. The dam – given the green The province continues to light by the province a week argue that there’s no need for before Christmas – would be an independent review of costs the third on the Peace River because the project has already and, if built, will flood 107 kilo- been thoroughly reviewed by – metres of river valley, impacting guess who? – BC Hydro itself. 13,000 hectares of agricultural “Is the answer therefore that land. such projects are only to be The province has capitalized examined by the proponent?” on the “out of sight, out of Swain said. mind” factor to try to get away Swain, a former deputy minwith ignoring recommenda- ister of Industry Canada and tions made by its own expert Indian and Northern Affairs panel. Canada, described the provIn its recommendations to ince’s failure to investigate government, the joint federal- alternatives to the dam as a provincial panel said it had nei- “dereliction of duty.” ther the time nor the resourThe province was instructed ces to analyze the costs of the to investigate geothermal 32 project and couldn’t determine years ago when the Site C dam whether the dam was needed was first turned down by the on the timeline provided. It rec- BCUC. ommended a review by the B.C. Questioned by Oak BayUtilities Commission (BCUC), Gordon Head MLA Andrew a body created for exactly this Weaver on the government’s purpose. decision to forge ahead with the The province decided to go dam in the legislature recently, ahead with the project with- Energy Minister Bill Bennett

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Dorothy (Leckett) Grieve 1927 - 2015 It is with sadness that the family of Dorothy Grieve announce her passing on March 13, 2015. Dorothy was born to Ralph and Jane Leckett in Nakusp on a beautiful day in September of 1927. She lived the first years of her life in Needles on the Arrow Lakes. At age eight the family moved to Trail and then moved to Fruitvale in the summer of 1939. In her teenage years Dorothy played the accordion in a band doing concerts and playing at dances. In the fall of 1947 she married a tall drink of water named Fuzzy Grieve and began her life of caring for Fuzzy and their girls Christine and Janice when they came to be in 1949 and 1950. In 1950 Dorothy and Fuzzy bought the Fruitvale Feed and Seed Store and Dorothy added to her resume becoming not only a store owner but an accountant and supervisor (someone had to keep Fuzzy in line). Fuzzy took care of all the nuts and bolts and Dorothy excelled in making her side of the store an Aladdin’s cave of beautiful china, gifts, glassware and flowers. Dorothy was immensely talented. Her wonderful floral arrangements graced many weddings, her photography still hangs on walls and her crafts were and are treasured by her friends and family. As well her lovely soprano voice was raised in song in the choir of the Beaver Valley United Church in Fruitvale for many years. One of her great loves was having gatherings with family and friends where her hostess skills were second to none with great meals and then entertaining her guests with a few tunes on the organ. At Halloween the discerning tricker-treaters headed straight to the Grieve home for the best divinity fudge and candied apples there was. In the late 1980’s Dorothy became very involved in keeping an ongoing picture record of the creation of the Champion Lakes Golf Course from inception until it’s opening in 1992. After she and Fuzzy retired from their life’s work in the store they golfed, travelled and enjoyed spending days on their own schedule. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters Christine and Janice (Brian), her Grandson David and her many nieces, nephews and extended family. Dorothy is predeceased by her one and only Fuzzy just one month ago in Feb of 2015. Dorothy’s family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rosewood’s Residential care wing. Your care for our Mom was exceptional and we will be forever grateful to each and every one of you. A Memorial Service will be held for Dorothy on Friday, March 27th at 1:00 PM at the Beaver Valley United Church in Fruitvale with Reverend Michael Hare officiating. A joint reception will be held for Fuzzy and Dorothy Grieve on Friday, March 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Beaver Valley Curling rink in Fruitvale. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to a charity of your choice. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence on the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

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Clara McAuley of Trail, born November 21, 1923 passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Clara is survived by her daughter Lyn (Norm) Bailey, sons Allan (Shannon) and Larry (Mae). She was predeceased by her husband Al of 59 years, her parents Linda and Gustave and sisters Myrtle, May, Vera, Fern, Blanche and Shirley. Also left to cherish her memory are her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Clara loved working in her yard, playing bingo, golf and curling. She and her husband were long-time members of Royal Canadian Legion Br. #11 where you often saw the two of them on the dance floor. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #11, Trail on Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Al Grywacheski is in care of the cremation arrangements. Donations in memory may be made to Kidsport c/o Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 1875 Columbia Ave., Trail V1R 4T8 or www.kidsportcanada.ca

Charters, said Thursday her husband died the day before in Stockholm of a bone marrow disorder after a serious illness. Charters, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, moved to the Scandinavian country in 1970 to work as a producer for the Swedish record company Sonet Records. A dual SwedishU.S. citizen, he was best known for his books on the history of the blues and jazz, although his subjects also extended to Swedish fiddlers and poetry. From early on in his life, Charters became enamoured of blues and jazz. In 1951, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived there for almost a decade. “He felt that the

black musicians of New Orleans needed more recognition,” Ann Charters told The Associated Press from Stockholm. “What people often don’t know is that he published many books of poetry and five novels. He thought of himself as a poet as well as a music historian.” Charters’ first book, “The Country Blues,” came in 1959. His last, “A Trumpet Around the Corner: The Story of New Orleans Jazz,” was published six years ago. In between, he published poetry and novels, produced records, and translated, among others, poems of 2011 Nobel literature prize winner Tomas Transtromer into English. In 1959 Charters married his second wife, Ann, a lead-

ing authority on the Beat Generation who wrote the first biography of Jack Kerouac in 1973. Together the couple was involved with the U.S. civil rights movement and became ardent critics of the Vietnam War. Ann Charters said they were disillusioned with the U.S. political scene and moved to Sweden, which she described as “a neutral country,” in 1970. His career continued in Sweden, where he became a respected figure among blues, folk and jazz musicians. He received Swedish citizenship in 2002. Charters’ funeral is scheduled to be held next week in Sweden, Ann Charters said. He is survived by a son from an earlier marriage and two daughters.

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The Cranbrook Townsman As part of the Government of B.C.’s “B.C. on the Move” program — a new 10-year transportation plan — a new high-tech wildlife detection system will be piloted in the East Kootenay. The pilot project is part of government’s ongoing investment of $75 million over the next three years in a new Road Safety Improvement Program. This project falls under Improving Highway Safety, one of 12 key priorities under “B.C. on the Move” program. New high-tech wildlife detection systems will be piloted in different parts of the province in order to find an effective technology solution that can reduce the number of wildlife incidents by better warn-

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For years highway signage at the Wasa junction has directed southbound travellers to head to Cranbrook and Fernie on Hwy 93/95 through Wasa. It does not give any indication that you can also access Cranbrook through Kimberley. Mayor Don McCormick wants to change that and directed staff to do a little research into it. A staff report delivered to Council this week indicates that the signage is the way it is because previous Kimberley Council requested it. According to the staff report, “the Ministry of Transportation will consider installing a new sign, directing motorists towards Kimberley, with messaging to the effect of ‘Cranbrook via Kimberley’, if Council makes a formal request. This sign would not replace the guide sign, but would be additional to the existing directional signs. “A lot of people not from this valley don’t know you can get to Cranbrook through Kimberley,” McCormick said. A council resolution will not guarantee that the sign will be installed, but will cause the local Ministry of Transportation branch to request this sign. Final approval for any new signage will come from ministry.

ing motorists about the potential for collisions. “Two wildlife detection systems will be installed this summer on Highway 3 between Cranbrook and Sparwood, in the highest wildlife collision areas on the corridor” said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. “The success of this new technology will be monitored

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Pierre, the tiny South Dakota capital pronounced “peer” by its roughly 14,000 residents, will hold the top spot in a new version of Monopoly featuring U.S. cities coming out this fall. Pierre and 21 other cities will replace the properties in original 1935 game that named after places in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Hasbro Inc. left it to voters to choose which cities would appear in this version and another that will feature the names of world cities. More than 4 million votes were cast, and Pierre, the second-smallest state capital, came out first. It will pair with Minneapolis - the new Park Place - to bankrupt opponents unlucky to spend a night at one of their swanky hotels. Penny-pinchers - or those hoarding white $1 bills - can spend a turn in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The new versions celebrate the 80 years of hoarding fake cash and bankrupting family members during summer vacations. But it’s the third consecutive year that Hasbro has turned to a social media to decide on tweaks to its popular game. Previously, fans decided to add a cat token and retired the iron, and they were also invited to incorporate their favourite “house” rules into the wider game. “What’s so important these days is to have your fans help tell you where the brand should go,” said Jonathan Berkowitz, Hasbro’s vicepresident of marketing. There will be other changes to the new versions, including a faster style of play in which players collect different properties in their passport to win. The company incorporated suggestions from players who wanted to see a quicker pace, Berkowitz said.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - 1. Charles Darrow of Philadelphia developed the game in 1933 and sold it to Parker Brothers on March 19, 1935. A stenographer and actress, Elizabeth Magie, filed a legal claim for her similar “Landlord’s Game” in 1903, but Monopoly’s current owner, Hasbro, says: “The Monopoly game as we know it today was designed by Charles Darrow.” 2. The original game Darrow sold to Parker Brothers contained items from his own home: A piece of oilcloth covered the board and the cards were handwritten. The houses and hotels were made from wooden moulding scraps, and the die-cast tokens were inspired by Darrow’s nieces, who recommended metal charms from charm bracelets be used. The first 10 tokens were an iron, purse, lantern, race car, thimble, shoe, top hat, battleship, cannon and a rocking horse. The current standard version of the game includes eight tokens: battleship, top hat, Scottie dog, race car, thimble, boot, cat, and wheelbarrow. 3. Within a year of Monopoly’s release in the U.S., 35,000 copies of the game were being made each week, selling for $2 apiece. 4. There are 40 spaces on the

Monopoly board and 28 properties (22 colour-coded streets, four railroads, and two utility spaces). There are 32 houses and 12 hotels. 5. To keep games shorter, a Speed Die was introduced into the standard game in 2008. 6. The three most landed-on properties in the standard game are Illinois Avenue, “GO” and B&O Railroad. 7. The total amount of money in a standard game is $20,580. 8. Every few years, national champions from around the globe meet for the Monopoly World Championship tournament. The first winner was Lee Bayrd from the United States in 1973 in Liberty, New York. The most recent winner was Bjorn Halvard Knappskog from Norway in 2009, winning the game in 41 minutes, 30 seconds. This year’s championship will be held in September in Macau, China. 9. In 2008, nearly 3,000 Monopoly fans around the world set the world record for the most people playing the game at the same time. 10. In 1988, San Francisco jeweler Sidney Mobell created the most expensive Monopoly set in the world, consisting of 18 and 23-karat gold, and 42 diamonds. It was valued at $2 million.

Trail’s Future is Bright! Victoria Street Buy-a-Light Fundraising Campaign • Showcase a Feature Landmark • Celebrate our City & Community Spirit • Enhance the Esplanade • • Create more Excitement & Energy around the Downtown Core • Reconnect Downtown with the Columbia River • • The LED Lights will complement the lights to be integrated in the soon-to-be Pipeline/Pedestrian Bridge •

Light-up our Bridge for only $200/light! The Downtown Opportunities & Action Committee (DOAC) is well on their to reaching their $190,000 fundraising goal. Show your support too! Buy-a-Light after March 2nd for $200* and you will receive formal sponsor recognition at the west entrance of the Victoria Street Bridge.

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Bantams New West Royals crowned Midget champions settle for silver By Jim Bailey

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By Times Staff It was a tough finish to an incredible season for the Greater Trail Bantam Tier 2 Smoke Eaters. The Bantam Smokies fell to East Vancouver 8-0 in the final of the Bantam Tier 2 provincial championships on Wednesday to end a great season that saw the team finish with a 40-8-9 record, in addition to winning a silver medal at the B.C. Championship. With their first two wins of the tournament against East Vancouver, 7-5, and Campbell River, 6-5, in the round robin, the Trail Bantams secured a playoff spot, then lost a meaningless game to Prince George 5-3. However, the Bantams came out flying in the semifnal and handily defeated West Kelowna 4-1 Wednesday morning to advance to the championship match, while East Vancouver beat the North Shore Winter Club 5-1. But Trail just didn’t have it in the evening tilt, as the team from Hastings skated out to a 3-0 first-period lead and never looked back, cruising to the shutout victory. In Castlegar, the Wildcats placed third in the Female Bantam provincial tournament. Castlegar played a fast paced, exciting match against Kelowna to decide the bronze medal game on Wednesday afternoon. After a scoreless first period, Kelowna got on the board midway through the second but Castlegar responded two minutes later. The Wildcats took a 2-1 lead but Kelowna tied it up with four minutes left in the middle frame. Castlegar netted the winner 10 seconds into the third and added another with just over two minutes left in the game to finish at 3-2 in the tournament. Kelowna pulled their goalie but were unable to score.

The New Westminster Royals were crowned the Midget Tier 2 provincial champions following a 5-2 final victory over the Greater Trail Midget Smoke Eaters Wednesday night at the Cominco Arena. The Royals cruised through their three-game round-robin undefeated, then capped off their run to the final with a thrilling 5-4 double-overtime comeback-win over North Delta in the morning semifinal. “We had a really tough task against North Delta,” said New West head coach Peter Kaulfuss. “Down 3-1, then 4-2 in the third . . . Right from the get-go we believed we would comeback, it was just a matter of when and what period.” The Royals played disciplined hockey throughout the tournament, and in Wednesday night’s final a combination of speed and skill upfront blew open a close 2-1 lead to give the Royals a 5-2 edge in the second, before shutting Trail down in the third. New West opened the scoring on a Miller Cressman goal, and would go up 2-0 after Jordan Smith banged in a crosscrease pass from Ben Manville at 9:04 of the first. The Smoke Eaters replied when Jake Yuris snuck a puck by Royal goaltender Dominic VonSchoenberg from a tight angle at 1:32. The goal was originally called off by the official, but was reconsidered after consultation with the linesmen, and speculation that it was considered good only after a frustrated Royals’ defenceman shot it back into his own net unaware of the referee’s call. The Royals went up 3-1 six minutes into the second when Manville was sent in all alone on a Taylor Seganfreddo breakaway pass, and the New West forward beat Brandon Youngson on a slick deke, scoring what proved to be the winning goal. Trail replied when Devin Ghiradosi’s point shot was kicked out by VonSchoenberg but the rebound bounced right to Tyler Ghiradosi who swatted it into the open net, cutting the lead to one at 9:18. However, the Royals answered when Ryan Heaven snapped a quick shot into the top corner to

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go up 4-2 with 5:40 remaining, and Seganfreddo would net one of his own as he stripped the Trail d-man of the puck deep in their zone, then walked out from behind the net and beat Youngson high with just 36 seconds to play in the middle frame. The Royals shut down a Trail attack that looked fatigued over much of the last two periods. The fact the Smoke Eaters were in the final was a triumph in its own right. Trail was a long-shot to make the championship game coming into the tournament, and after playing in five pressure-cooker matches leading up to the final, they lacked the jump that got them there - a 3-0 win over Smithers earlier in the day, and a thrilling 4-3 victory over North Delta Tuesday to nail down top spot in Pool A. “I think it (fatigue) was a factor,” said Trail head coach Brian Youngson. “I thought in spurts today we played selfishly, and we hadn’t done that for the last three days. Just things we got away from doing earlier when we weren’t being successful, kind of fell back into. They wanted to do the right things, but I think their bodies just wouldn’t let them, both mentally and physically.” Trail emerged atop the tougher pool after early favourites Kelowna and Saanich were upset on the final day by a previously winless Williams Lake team that brought the two teams’ playoff quests to an unforeseen and bitter end.

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From top: The New Westminster Royals celebrate their provincial Midget Tier 2 championship after defeating the Greater Trail Midget Smoke Eaters 5-2 in the final Wednesday. The Smokies Cole Gallo stops semifinal overtime hero Jordan Smith on this third-period breakaway, while Chase Manderville blocks a Stanley Adams’ blast. See more photos Page 20. “We had to work hard to get here,” said Youngson. “I think that other side was pretty easy compared to our side. “Nobody outside or even in our group - I mean to be honest I couldn’t have envisioned this. You hope for it but the way our season has gone, I honestly hoped for a result like this, but I thought the stars would have to align in order to get it. And I thought they just went out and took it. We got lucky there with Kelowna losing, but when our guys needed to be good, they were.” “I couldn’t be prouder . .

. This is a great way to end the season.” With nine teams split into two pools, the Royals had an easier time of it in the Pool B round robin, having to play just three games compared to four in Pool A. Nevertheless, the Royals did what they had to do to win, skating to three decisive victories over Cranbrook, 7-4, Castlegar, 9-1, and Smithers, 6-4. in the round robin, then earned their berth with the impressive comeback win against North Delta in double OT, and their convincing victory over Trail

in the final. It was a great tournament for New West, and, according to their thirdyear coach, the key to the Royals’ success went deeper from what they accomplished on the ice. “Just trusting each other and believing in each other (was key),” said Kaulfuss. “I was almost in tears before this game, when the boys went around the room and just said that they’d never been more proud to play with this group at this level, and there will never be another team like this again that they’ll play on, so it is a special moment.”

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Remembering McLeod

e was flawed, but I usually put Reno certainly - in Zanier into that great some aspects keeper mix), Donnie born that had a long pro career way - but Donnie - after preventing the Mcleod, who passed Bobby Orr-led Oshawa away last week, was a Generals from winbrilliant athlete, as ning a Memorial good at almost everyCup while in junDAVE thing he tried, barring ior in Edmonton golf, as just about anywhich took him from body from the Home Alberta to Texas and of Champions ever Vancouver and many Sports ‘n’ Things was. places in between. When he put his mind to it, being The WHA folded long ago, so the born with a club foot did not get in records he holds from his years there the way of his excelling at sports. His will live forever. main highlights were all achieved in Along the way he won a WHA hockey, but he was an outstanding championship (and was named top ball player, maybe good enough had goalie) with a Houston Aero team he not been committed to hockey to that featured Gordie (MVP), Mark have gone far in that sport. (Rookie of the Year) and (now Dr.) I remember him, outside Trail’s Marty Howe. He led a life full of two main games, as a sometimes athletic achievement and we should brilliant pool player and the pos- be proud of that, and the first class sessor of the best basketball shot I local medical care that allowed him ever had to defend against. Such was the opportunity to achieve it. his hand-eye co-ordination he would Donnie McLeod can serve as both become the first goalie to use an an inspiration and a cautionary tale outlandishly curved stick and still be for youngsters in sports. He overa great puck handler. Despite a bent came being told he would probably foot and a right leg shorter than his have trouble walking and became an left, he ran well and was powerful outstanding athlete - something to and agile both on the ice and in the strongly admire - but succumbed to field. lifestyle choices that prevented even The nickname, “Smokie,” was more excellence along the way. attached in adulthood. As a kid he For those who knew him better, was just Donnie. That nickname, he was just Donnie, someone we like the name of his home-town could be proud of and annoyed at team, was about tobacco use, which even at the same time - but a friend. most of us born in the 40s and 50s The, “disability,” seldom came up, around here took up. and he had many teammates along Part of the golden age of goal- the way who were doubtless unaware tending in the Home of Champions, of it. which produced NHL keepers Seth He will, of course, be remembered Martin, Cesare Maniago and McLeod mostly for the way he made us proud (it doesn’t fit with the 3-M meme, to know him.

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Allstar claimed the Trail Commercial Hockey League title with a 5-3 win in the final over Re/Max last week.

Allstar hoists TCHL Cup

Times Staff Allstar regrouped after a late-season slump to capture the Trail Commercial Hockey League championship with a 5-3 victory over Re/Max last week. Re/Max was a bridesmaid again, losing in the final for the third straight year despite finishing atop the standings in the regular season for the second year in a row. Allstar meanwhile

knocked off Gericks in two straight playoff matches, while Re/Max was forced to play three against a troublesome OK Tire. But it was an unlikely hero that would score the winning goal for Allstar as Dan Di Vito capitalized on a Scott Morriseau assist to give Allstar a 4-1 lead five minutes into the third. Allstar’s leading goal-getter Evan McKay scored first

seven minutes into the opening period, and Mark Hutchinson would make it 2-0 at the 13:00 mark, before Re/Max’s Paul Barclay cut the lead to one. However, Kris Koshey would restore the two-goal lead two minutes into the second before Di Vito’s goal sealed it and a final marker made it 5-1 with eight minutes remaining. Kieran Hill and Dyne Parker would add late goals

for Re/Max, but Cody Deadmarsh was brilliant in net for Allstar throughout the playoffs and would capture the MVP award for the post season after backstopping his team to the TCHL Cup. Regular season award winners went to Gericks’ Eric Hill for MVP, Re/Max’s Chris McIsaac won Best Goalie, and Devyn Hill also from Re/Max took home best defenceman honours.

Fly-Fishing Symposium casts off

By Times Staff Anglers and Fly fishers across the Kootenays can get primed for the new season by hitting the 16th annual Fly Fishing Symposium this weekend. The West Kootenay Fly Club and Castlegar Sports Centre host the event this Saturday and Sunday at the Castlegar Rec Complex with some of the best fly fishers, tyers, and suppliers from St. Croix to Sage participating in the event.

Headlining the seminar will be biologist and still-water fly-fishing guru Brian Chan, Trail’s Don Freschi, host of ‘Sportfishing on the Fly’, along with brother Dale, former member of Team Canada’s flyfishing team, East Kootenay flyfishing guide Kelly Laatsch, fly tying with John Newbury and Ed Smith, and Spey Casting aficionado Bruce Kruk. Seminars start on Saturday and go every hour from 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m. with a variety of fly

tying, and casting demonstrations open to the public. Local and guest fly tyers and suppliers will be showing off their wares and talents at a variety of booths, with a special table for young fly-tyers encouraging would-be fly anglers to join them at their vice. Lots of raffle prizes, and free advice from the best in the business. The Symposium goes from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

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during the playoffs. Riley Guenther scored at 7:19 of the third period to break the tie, giving Vernon a 3-2 lead. Liam Coughlin iced the game with a pair of shorthanded empty net goals in the final minutes of the game. It was a penalty filled night that saw 14 minor penalties given out and just one goal scored on the power play, by Vernon’s Brandon Egli. The Vipers had some jump in the first † WEATHER WARRIOR period, outshooting the Vees 15-9. After ENJOY REBATES UP TO Penticton tied the game Get mail-in rebates† in a second period they $ up to 80 when you largely controlled, the purchase a set of 4 Vipers were able to find selected Goodyear a breakthrough. It was a tires and earn up game largely decided by to 100 Bonus AIR MILES reward Vernon’s special teams; miles on selected the Vees went 0-8 on † Goodyear tires. the power play while allowing Coughlin’s two with the goalie pulled. PLUS up to 100 Bonus AIR MILES Vernon goaltender reward miles on select tires. Danny Todosychuk made 26 saves to earn the win, while Pentincton’s Hunter Miska had 27. Locally owned and operated by Woody’s Auto Ltd. Game 5 goes Friday at the South Okanagan www.integratire.com Events Centre, while 1995 Columbia Ave 1507 Columbia Ave, Trail Castlegar Game 6 is back in 250-364-1208 250-365-2955 Vernon on Saturday.

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Multi-faith letter invites pope to ‘break bread’ with poor in Vancouver THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - A coalition of multi-faith groups has invited Pope Francis to “break bread” with residents of British Columbia’s most impoverished neighbourhood. Eight advocacy groups, including the United Church of Canada, wrote to the Vatican requesting the pope walk through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside when he is next in North America. The letter also asks the pope to visit two First Nations reserves and celebrate mass from a barge in English Bay, surrounded by indigenous canoes. The groups represent Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Aboriginal people. “We all value your spiritual leadership to the marginalized,” said the letter, dated Feb. 19. The groups say that although Vancouver is a beautiful city with much wealth, its urban core is home to growing numbers of people who are homeless and have mental disabilities. “Our governments, churches and social agencies have not struggled hard enough to find solutions,” said the letter. The groups say an ideal time for Pope Francis to visit would be between May and September. “Your presence and message will bring a spotlight internationally to (our) concerns.”

Supreme Court rules Quebec infringed on school’s religious freedom THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - A divided Supreme Court of Canada disagreed over the subtleties, but in the end upheld the religious freedom of a historic Montreal Jesuit school to teach Catholicism in the way it chooses. The high court ruled Thursday that Quebec infringed on the religious freedom of Jesuit-run Loyola High School in Montreal by refusing it an exception from teaching the province’s ethics and religious culture program. But the high court was divided by a 4-3 margin on how to resolve the clash between religious freedom and the need to follow the secular law of the province. A vocal minority, led by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, said they didn’t think the majority struck the right balance between protecting freedom of religion and the need to follow the law. In the narrowest legal sense, the ruling grants the school’s appeal so it can use its own course and teach the province’s Ethics and Religious Culture or ERC program from a Catholic perspective. The school can now reapply to Quebec’s education ministry for an exemption to teach the ERC course and that decision must be guided by Thursday’s ruling. Paul Donovan, Loyola’s principal, said the school encourages debate and discussion in its classrooms, and has educated many prominent people, politicians and clergy, since its founding in 1848. “We want them to know what it is they’re accepting or rejecting,” he said. “To say, I don’t want to be a Catholic, that’s up to each individual. But you got to know what you’re saying no to.”

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How Christ makes us a new creation

“The official said to him, ‘Sir, come down before my child dies.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your son will live.’ The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went his way” (John 4:49-50).

Thus did Jesus cure from a distance the son of this official. And when he was on his way home, his servants met him and told him that his son was alive and that he began to get better at the seventh hour, and “that was the hour when Jesus had told him, ‘Your son will live’” (John 4:53). Jesus has such power, which is meant as a sign of his power to cure the sickness of our sins. Today Isaiah speaks of a new creation that we too still look forward to (2 Pet. 3:13), but that has already begun for those who are in Christ, for “if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold the new has come” (2 Cor. 5:17). In Christ we are now living in the beginning of this new creation, and we ourselves are made new creatures, new men (Eph. 4:22-24), by the presence of Christ in us, renewing us from within, filling us with his own righteousness, light, and life. Christ makes us a new creation by his Paschal Mystery, by his death on the cross to propitiate God for our sins (Rom. 3:25; 1 John 2:1-2; Heb. 2:17), at the Father’s own initiative (Rom. 8:32), by making just reparation for them (2 Cor. 5:21; Gal; 3:13) through carrying them in his body on the cross (1 Pet. 2:24; Isa. 53:6, 5; Rom; 8:3-4). In this way God justifies us, that is, declares us sinners to be just and righteous, and his declaration is true because of Christ’s atoning work on the cross, where he served our death sentence for our sins for us. Thus we are made truly just, righteous, and holy, with our sins justly forgiven, because Christ made just reparation for them. We are made a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17), and all this, only through our faith, without any

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works on our part, as St. Paul tells us so often, “for no human being will be justified in his sight by works of the law” (Rom. 3:20). “For we hold that a man is justified by faith apart from works of law” (Rom. 3:28; see also Gal. 2:16; 3:11; Eph. 2:8-9; Phil 3:9; Titus 3:5-7). We do not justify ourselves by our works, but rather God justifies us because of the work of Christ’s reparation for our sins on the cross, which we receive through faith, through entrusting ourselves completely to Christ for our salvation from sin. So we are justified through faith without works by the work of Christ on the cross. Only after this justification, which makes us new creatures, new men, do we begin to do good works that help us to grow still more in holiness. In the Breviary today we read Leviticus sixteen about the scapegoat who carries the people’s sins into the desert on the Day of Atonement. This is a figure that Christ fulfilled on the cross, where he bore our sins in his body to make reparation for them by his suffering and death. “And Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the people of Israel, and all their transgressions, all their sins; and he shall put them upon the head of the goat, and send him away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who is in readiness. The goat shall bear all their iniquities upon him to a solitary land; and he shall let the goat go in the wilderness” (Lev. 16:21-22). This, Christ did for us on the cross. “The Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all” (Isa. 53:6). “He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we are healed” (Isa. 53:5). “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed” (1 Pet. 2:24).

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Marcy Sugar & Kathy Mitchell

ble of doing so, his son should be his stand-in. Pete would be there to make sure everything was completed. I was shocked to say the least. He has told a number of our friends about this, and they think he’s crazy. They also think I’m crazy to still be with him. He says if I love him it won’t matter and that it is only a onetime thing. Pete says this is “nonnegotiable.” I don’t want anything to do with it, but if I marry Pete, all of our friends will think I slept with his son, even if I haven’t. If I’d known this before we got engaged, I never would have agreed to marry him. I am in

of worship. Your county, state or city is likely to offer free or lowcost family counseling, which usually includes marriage counseling, and you may be eligible for those services. You also can look online to see whether there are community counseling centers in your area. Worldwide Marriage Encounter (wwme. org) for Catholic couples is free, and there are other Marriage Encounter programs that are not faith-based and often operate on a small donation. Every marriage could use a “tune-up” now and then. Good luck. Dear Annie: As the wife of a prostate cancer survivor, I want to expand on your answer to “Missing It.” Prostate cancer is a couple’s disease because it affects the sexual relationship. Here are my ideas to improve the situation: Buy pads instead of diapers. (They are available for men, but women’s pads will work,

too.) A guy feels more like a guy in his own underwear. He should do Kegel exercises. Join a gym and work out together. Exercise is a mood elevator, and strong core muscles help with incontinence. Find a prostate cancer support group and

attend as a couple. Shower together since it won’t matter if he leaks in the shower, and soapy rubdowns can lead to other things. Research penile pumps, injections, implants and medications to relieve ED. Be creative in the bedroom. And finally, if

your doctor is not supportive, find another. -Love My Husband Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

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good health and do not need him financially. What do I do? -- Upset in N.Y.C. Dear Upset: Leave. Now. The reason various religions expect marriages to be consummated is to produce children. You are not going to do that, so Pete’s request is completely unreasonable. If he wants his son to have a sexual experience, he can hire a professional. But you ought to get away from this nuttiness while you still can. We guarantee it won’t be the last crazy demand he makes. Dear Annie: I know there are free and lowcost options for people who need counseling for depression. Do you know of any such resources for couples who could use a marriage tune-up but don’t have much money? -Daisy Dear Daisy: First check with your local YMCA or YWCA, as well as university counseling centers and your place

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Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old widow living in a large and active retirement community. I am engaged to “Pete,” a 64-year-old man whom I’ve been seeing for a year. We get along very well and have many common interests. Pete has a 20-yearold mentally challenged son living with him, and we also get along fine. (My grown children live in another state.) Pete’s son would live with us after we marry, and I am OK with that. We’ve set a date and even had an engagement party. Now everything is turning into a nightmare. Pete and I have had some heavy make-out sessions, but we have never had sex. He now tells me he cannot “perform.” It doesn’t really matter to me, but he’s turning it into a huge problem. He says that in order to really be married, according to his religion, it has to be consummated, and that because he isn’t capa-

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Saturday, March 21, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is an explosive day. Keep your shirt on (which is hard to do if you have to get something off your chest.) TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel restless today, because you are waiting for the other shoe to drop. Tread carefully around others, because tempers will explode easily. Go gently, gently. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might have difficulties with a female friend or acquaintance about how to spend or allocate a certain amount of money, or how to deal with shared property. Try not to lose it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a poor day to talk to authority figures or to ask for permission or approval. Today people are easily upset and ready to

have a hissy fit. You get the picture. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Travel plans will be canceled, delayed or changed in some manner. This also will apply to plans with colleges and universities. Avoid controversial subjects unless you want to incur someone’s wrath. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Check your bank account and make sure you know what’s happening. Is the posse after you? Today is an unpredictable day regarding shared property, inheritances and debt. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Relations with partners and close friends are potentially explosive today. People feel rebellious and volatile. Wow -- connect the dots, and run for cover! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Your work routine will be interrupted today, perhaps

because of computer crashes, arguments with fellow workers, equipment breakdowns and the unexpected. Allow extra time for wiggle room. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Parents must be vigilant today, because this is an accident-prone day for your kids or children you work with. Romantic partners might have explosive arguments. It’s that kinda day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Small appliances might break down today, or minor breakages could occur. Domestic arguments are likely. Do what you can to keep the peace. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is an accident-prone day for your sign, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Slow down and take it easy. Definitely

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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.

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Presently we are seeking applicants for the position of Crew Scheduler.

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Regional Manager Position – Kootenay Division, BC 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. 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. 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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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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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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CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Mountain Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Community. Competitive Wage & Benefits Mountain Side Village is

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COLANDER RESTAURANT is now taking applications for Line Cook. Career training available. Bring resume to 1475 Cedar Avenue, Trail.

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CARE Aide for Nelson area, comp. wage, benefits and flexibility. Vehicle and BCDL needed. Email resume to: hsellors@bayshore.ca

Carpentry/construction. Concrete, Framing, Finishing, Design, CAD work. New construction and renovations. Call Ken Pistak (Red Seal certified carpenter) at 250.921.4577 or email at kenpistak@gmail.com. Book now for spring/summer!

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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.

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.

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

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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. 1800-573-2928.

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

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Garage Sales Tadanac, 306 Kootenay Ave. ESTATE SALE. Sat. Mar.21. 9am-5pm. Furniture, china, crystal, vintage linen. EVERYTHING MUST GO! WARFIELD, 350 Schofield Hwy. Sat. Mar.21st 9am-4pm. Sun. Mar.22nd, 12:30-4pm. Additional assorted household items.

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Halls/Auditoriums GLENMERRY HALL, 3375 Laburnum Drive,Trail. Hall features quiet and comfortable atmosphere, theatre seating, stage, sound system, easy access, ample parking and level entry as required. Best uses include: Religious ceremonies and worship, memorial services, musical and other performances, fashion shows, lectures, seminars, study sessions, workshops, meetings, readings and variety of other gathering possibilities. 250-364-0352, 250-368-1312. Please leave a message.

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Homes for Rent ANNABLE, 2bd. suite. Large yard, single car garage, shared laundry, available immediately. $850./mo. including utilities. Non-smokers only please. 250-231-4546 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM. Central location. Full bsmnt. Garage. N/S, N/P. Refs. Req’d. $750./mo. 250-364-2801 RETIRED, DOWNSIZING? E.Trail, 2bd., just renovated, F/S, W/D, $850./mo. N/S,N/P.Ref.req.250-368-9692 SHAVERS BENCH 2bd lg. partially fenced yard, 4 car garage, NS, pets ok, $925/mo Avail. Apr.1st. 250-551-7130

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Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822 Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph.250-364-1922 E.TRAIL, 1&2bdrm. apts. F/S, W/D. Yard. 250-368-3239 E.TRAIL, 2BDRM Gyro park, heat, hot water & cable incl. $650/mo. 250-362-3316 Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ongoing improvements. Ph. 250-3686761

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Apt/Condo for Rent Glenmerry 1bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. N/S. $600./mo. Avail. Apr.1st. 250-368-5908 GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 2 bdrm. apt. available. 250-364-2401 TRAIL, 1bd. Ross. Ave., w/d/f/s. ns/np. $600./mo. utilities inc. 250-368-1361 TRAIL, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl. N/P, N/S. 250-368-5287 TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. Best kept secret downtown Trail. 250368-1312 WARFIELD 2bd condo totally renovated 250-362-7716 WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888 W.TRAIL, 1bd. plus, semi-enclosed balcony, pet friendly. 1Blk. to Downtown, $595./mo. 250-368-6076

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The City of Trail is seeking quotations from contractors to demolish the buildings located at 1525 Bay Avenue. Request for Quotation documents are available on the City’s website at www.trail.ca > Inside City Hall > Bid Opportunities or by request to the Engineering Department at (250) 364-0807.

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285,000

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94,900

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319,000

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Nelson’s police board isn’t taking no for an answer. City council recently rejected the police department’s request for an additional $311,000 to cover the cost of two new officers and an administrator, saying the best it could do was an increase of $50,000. But at its meeting Tuesday, the police board voted to appeal the matter to the province under a rarely-used provision of the BC Police Act. That legislation says a city council must agree to a budget presented by its police force, and if it doesn’t, the matter can be

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Nelson police board refuses to accept city budget (Kozak did not vote because at the police board the chair only votes in the event of a tie.) Nelson is one of 11 cities in BC that employs its own police force, but by far the smallest. Policing makes up 22 per cent of the city’s budget. In its initial budget presentation to council last fall, Holland said the department hasn’t added any officer positions in 20 years and has had no increase in administrative support in 30 years. Granting the $311,000 increase could involve raising taxes by up to four per cent to pay for it. A one per cent increase in property taxes raises about $75,000.

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#16 - 891 Monte Vista Drive, Rossland

3569 Highway Drive, Trail

2009 single wide manufactured home situated in quiet Paradise Mountain park. Stainless steel appliances, dark wood kitchen cabinets, 2 full baths, bright and sunny living room, storage shed, patio area and parking. Call Christine (250) 512-7653

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$230,000

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572 Spokane Street, Trail

$45,000

Good rental or starter home with 4 bdrms, country kitchen, rec. room, single carport, and view deck. Plumbing in basement for a second bathroom. Located an easy five minute walk to town. Call Art (250) 368-8818

Mark Wilson 250-231-5591

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Terry Alton

250-231-1101

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685 Forrest Dr., Warfield

439 Rossland Ave, Trail

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SOLID HOME! 2 bdrm 1 bath cozy Warfield home walking distance to Webster Elementary. Bright living room, upgraded windows, large rec room, ample storage and a workshop. Fenced, level lot, u/g sprinklers and a covered carport! Terry (250) 231-1101

Small and compact this home offers the perfect place for a single or couple at a very affordable price. Many upgrades include a newer kitchen, upgraded bathroom, some wiring and plumbing, air conditioning and more! Call now before it’s gone! Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

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Mary Martin mary.martin@century21.ca

Richard Daoust 250-368-7897

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Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

414 2nd Ave., Rivervale

$149,900

This bright cheery home features upgraded, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, roof, wiring, plumbing, most windows, tastefully decorated, beautiful decks and low maintenance landscaping, and garage. Such a fabulous little package! Call now!! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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536 Portia Crescent, Trail

$319,000

2031 Daniel Street, Trail

Don’t miss out on this, like new, beautifully renovated 3 bed room family home in popular Sunningdale on a dead end street. In like new condition Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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817 Whitetail Dr., Rossland

$1,100,000

Custom-built, high-end timber frame home at Redstone. Features high ceilings, timber frame accents, huge windows, and amazing views. The kitchen is gorgeous, the decks are amazing and the bathrooms are deluxe! Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing. Call Richard (250) 368-7897

770 Tennyson Ave., Warfield

$229,000

Warfield Charmer! This 3 bedroom home offers lots of space and main floor laundry. Central air-conditioning and electric fireplace add to comfort. Great parking with paved driveway and double carport. Low maintenance exterior with vinyl siding, steel roof, low maintenance yard. Quick possession possible. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

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$134,900

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$259,000

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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102 Kootenay Avenue, Tadanac

$289,000

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This well maintained home sits on a large corner lot and offers lots of space! Big windows, gas fireplace and large deck. 3 bdrms on main and 1 down. Large rec. room and workshop on lower level. Covered parking for up to 5 vehicles and open parking for a RV. This is a great package for the price. Call or text to view. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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Art Forrest

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Christine Albo 250-512-7653

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Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

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Dan Powell Christina Lake 250-442-6413

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