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Planned burns help firefighters hone skills that save lives and property BY LIZ BEVAN Times Staff

Setting fires isn't usually in the job description for a firefighter, but Tuesday, members of the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue (KBRFR) did just that. To practice different techniques, skills and scenarios, firefighters from Trail and Montrose burned down a house on Station Road after weeks of exercises under artificial conditions. “The house on Station Road had been used for the last three weeks by our paid on-call members for training,” said Terry Martin, KBRFR chief. “For those training scenarios we used artificial smoke to ensure a safe environment for our members. We like to use the structures for training purposes (before burning them down).” After practicing with a smoke machine, the real fires were set. Using pallets, bales of hay, lighter fluid and a blow torch, members lit smaller fires in different parts of the two-bedroom, two-story house early on Tuesday morning, extinguishing each fire as efficiently and safely as possible. Throughout the training sessions, crews completed several different setups, such as breaking through walls to get into the next room, or extinguishing a single-room fire from outside the building. “It is extremely important for all of our members to be properly trained and prepared to respond to each incident,” Martin said of the varying factors in each scenario. “Each incident is different, but prior training promotes confidence and an awareness of the dangers at a fire scene.” Along with the usual equipment like hoses, helmets and water tankers, the scenarios practiced at the house on Station Road included the use of a heavy-duty fan, blowing directly in the front door of the burning building. “We use the fan to create a movement of air through the burning structure,” said Martin. “It clears out a lot of smoke and heat which assists the firefighters in making a safer environment, enabling them to track down and extinguish the fire.” After extinguishing some fires, members reported that the fan reduced the temperature inside a burning room by a few hundred degrees.

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A firefighter ignites combustibles in a house on Station Rd. as part of Tuesday’s fire practice for crews from Trail and Montrose. See more photos on Page 2. Martin says getting the opportunity for practice situations in a house isn't common for the department, waiting for residents in the community to approach the KBRFR with a structure for members to use. “Unfortunately, we don't get many situations where we can train like this,” he said, adding that there is some leg work to do before the burning begins. “We are usually approached by the homeowners who ask if we would be interested in burning the structures down. When a structure is offered, we

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try to work with the owner to ensure the burning of the building will work for everyone involved. “For example, we encouraged the homeowner on Station Road to speak with her neighbours to make sure it was also okay for them if we used the structure for training.” The next building to go up in flames with the help of the KBRFR is 1995 Riverside Avenue. The building is being burned down on April 12. The department will be practicing training scenarios starting at 9 a.m.

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Chocolate, dyed eggs, bunnies and of course, more chocolate, are staples this time of year and all across the Trail area, Easter events are getting everyone to join in the fun. On Friday, both Fruitvale and Trail are hosting their own Easter egg hunt. In Fruitvale, the sixth annual Beaver Valley Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m. in Haines Park with the Fruitvale Firefighters Non-Profit Society. There will be hot dogs, juice, and hot chocolate available for a donation, filling tummies before the time comes to hunt the over 7,000 chocolate eggs hidden in the park. There will be allergy-friendly and peanut-free chocolate available for kids with food allergies. In Trail, families will be gathering at Gyro Park at 11 a.m. to go on the hunt for some candy and chocolate. Put together by EZ Rock and Trail Parks and Recreation, the Easter Bunny will be hopping by and helping in the hunt. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers for sale from the Kiwanis Club and all proceeds will be going to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. Organizers want to remind attendees to bring their own Easter baskets. The Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre is hosting its own Easter activity day and egg hunt on Saturday. The events start at 11 a.m. with crafts and activities after all of the chocolate has been found. In Oasis, Harding Heights Ranch is hosting their fourth annual Easter egg hunt. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the ranch is inviting all children and families to their property to visit with the bunnies, lambs, chickens, horses and mini donkeys. Kids 2 to 5 will be hunting for eggs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by an Easter hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 6-to-9-year-olds and for the older kids, age 10 and up, the hunt starts at 1 p.m. The day's events cost $15 per child, and includes the Easter egg hunt, lunch and an Easter craft. To join in, register by phone at 250-364-0333 or by email at booking@hardingheightsranch.com. At Waneta Plaza on Saturday, every child nine-and-under is welcome to come and get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There will be games, a bake sale, and other activities scheduled throughout the morning.

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Fire crews from Trail and Montrose were out on Station Road, practicing firefighting techniques on an empty house. The members of the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue lit several fires in the house, fighting each one with different techniques. At the top, two members practice spraying down a fire in a bedroom of the home. Above, firefighters use a large fan to cool down the burning rooms and blow out large amounts of smoke. Middle left, training officer and firefighter Glen Gallamore gives instructions before crews head into the burning house. Bottom left, crews get their gear on before heading into the burning house.

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Kootenay Festival of the Arts takes centre stage April 8 By Sheri Regnier Times Staff

The Kootenay Festival of the Arts returns to the spotlight in April, bringing 10 days of dance, voice, piano and strings. After a two-year hiatus, the showcase of young talent promises new energy plus first time woodwind and string performances scheduled in three Trail venues. “We are very excited to be hosting the festival from the 8th to the 18th of April,” says Nicole Zimmer, the event’s co-chair. “People can expect a lovely mix of all ages performing, followed by workshops for encouragement and growth,” she said, mentioning the highlight concerts that top off each week. “So please join us in welcoming back this wonderful tradition,” added Zimmer. The annual festival was shelved two years ago due to lack of volunteers. But Zimmer, a music teacher, and co-chair Audrey Gerein were determined to revive the 81-year Kootenay event. With the help of past organizers Beth Lloyd and Shirley Mendoza, the women canvassed the region to bring back the opportunity to perform and be adjudicated by seasoned teachers and professionals. Once the call was put out

that volunteers were needed to bring back the show, community members signed on and things fell into place. “We’ve done quite well as a start up,” said Lloyd, a Rossland piano teacher and 10-year festival organizer. “We have a lot of participants including strings and woodwinds, which we haven’t had in a very long time. There’s new things that we are really happy about, and I have volunteers – so it’s like a new lease on life.” The festival’s syllabus and details are available at kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca and 278 entries from Nelson, Trail, Fruitvale, Castlegar, and the Slocan area are ready to put their skills to the test. Ballet, modern and stage dance is slated to run April 8 to April 11at the Charles Bailey Theatre; certificates of merit will be awarded to piano players from April 13 to April 15 at the First Presbyterian Church; vocal solos and choirs performances at the Trail United Church April 13 and April 14; woodwinds, 1 p.m. April 16 and strings 9 a.m. April 17, both at the First Presbyterian Church. Additionally, there will be two concerts, the first on April 11, 7 p.m. at the Charles Bailey to highlight dance. The second is scheduled for April 18 at the First Presbyterian, 7 p.m., to showcase

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The Kootenay Festival of the Arts returns to the Trail stage on April 8 beginning with dance workshops in the Charles Bailey Theatre. The event received a boost of support from the Kiwanis Club of Trail on Friday, with a $1,500 cheque. (Left to right) Audrey Gerein, co-chair; Nicole Zimmer, chair; Wayne Hodgins from the Kiwanis; John Harasin, treasurer; Andrea McKay, piano coordinator; and Beth Lloyd, past chair and vocal coordinator. all other disciplines. “Nicole and Audrey have headed this up and just done brilliantly,” said Lloyd. “It’s a really exciting program and it just feels so good to have younger people getting in there and taking over with such enthusiasm.” Save for a wartime break,

and a three-year interlude in the 1960s, the festival has alternated between Trail and Nelson every year since its inception in 1930 at the Nelson Opera House. In 2011, Trail hosted almost 1,000 students from the East and West Kootenay, Okanagan and south of the border.

The Kootenay Festival of the Arts offers students of artistic disciplines the opportunity to perform in a theatrical environment and receive constructive critique from highly skilled, established professionals, which in turn nurtures and enhances their artistic talent.

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Easter events this weekend CannaFest event gets OK for liquor

Grapevine is a public service provided by the Trail Times and is not a guaranteed submission. For full list of events visit trailtimes. ca. • Friday, Haines Park in Fruitvale, 11 a.m. for the Fruitvale Firefighters Non-Profit Society's Beaver Valley Easter Egg Hunt. Hot dogs, juice and hot chocolate by donation. • Friday, Gyro Park in Trail, 11 a.m. for an Easter Egg Hunt. Hot dogs and hamburgers for sale by the Kiwanis Club. Proceeds to Canadian Tire Jumpstart. • Saturday, Rossland Museum and Events & Happenings in Discovery Centre, 11 a.m. for Easter day and egg hunt. the Lower Columbia activity • Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp for Waneta Plaza’s Annual Giant Easter Egg Hunt. Kids up to 9 years of age welcome. • Saturday, 9:30 a.m. start for Waneta Plaza’s Annual Easter Bake Sale - supporting community groups in the area. • Saturday, Local 480 Union Hall from 4:30-6 p.m. for the Salvation Army Community Easter Dinner. Event is free. Gallery • VISAC Gallery showing, "Surface Treatments". Exhibition highlights various techniques for adding pattern, texture and visual effects to pottery items, to enhance their appearance. Features work by members of the VISAC Pottery Guild, and continues last year's “Pottery: Follow the Process.” Runs until April 24. To submit an event for Grapevine email newsroom@trailtimes.ca

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After originally stating that their would be no liquor at the CannaFest 2015 music event on Aug. 7-8, organizer Chuck Varabioff has asked council for approval of a special occasion liquor. In addition to the request for a liquor licence, Varabioff also asked council for an extension of time from the original end time of 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on both nights at Monday’s regular council meeting. Despite objections from Councillor Julia Butler, council passed the motion 6-1 in favour of issuing the licence allowing the sale of liquor from 5 - 10 p.m. at CannaFest. Council made a separate second motion to have staff look into the request for the later end time for the event. The second motion was carried unanimously. “It’s kind of interesting, in their submission to council on Feb. 24, (Varabioff said) ‘we are capping the ticket sales at 3,000 and we will not tolerate liquor,’” said Butler during discussion of the motions. “I think this might be an interesting soapbox from the medicinal marijuana point of view that we don’t tolerate medicinal marijuana but we’ll tolerate liquor (even though) everyone knows that liquor is more harmful than medicinal marijuana. I can see Facebook lighting up

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now.” Butler also noted that the time extension would not be welcomed being that the concert is being held in a “highly residential neighbourhood” at James Donaldson Park. “I’m sure the residents of this neighbourhood would not approve of their houses shaking until 12:30 p.m.,” said Butler. Coun. Colleen Ross countered by stating that the concert will bring an element of fun to Grand Forks. “I was a bit surprised when they said they weren’t going to have liquor at a rock concert,” said Ross. “I think it’s just a matter of course. Lots of us have been to rock concerts where stuff is done. It’s a summer-time rock concert in Grand Forks, I think we should just—without saying let’s not be ‘old farts’—let’s use our town, let’s use our facility, let’s have something fun for a change. Let’s take some chances; the cops are going to be around. There will be security. Yeah, people are going to drink too much but let’s be like other towns that have concerts in the summer.” Mayor Frank Konrad added that he hopes that the event organizer doesn’t come to council down the road with any further requests for changes or additions.

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PEOPLE Joni Mitchell

Canadian singer-songwriter hospitalized in Los Angeles

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES Joni Mitchell was in intensive care in a Los Angeles-area hospital on Tuesday, according to the Twitter account and website of the folk singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. “Joni was found

unconscious in her home this afternoon,” said a statement on the Mitchell website. “She is currently in intensive care undergoing tests and is awake and in good spirits.” It wasn’t immediately clear what illness she had.

Los Angeles fire officials said paramedics answered an afternoon 911 call in Bel Air, where Mitchell lives, and took a patient to the hospital. But they could not verify her identity or give details on her condition. The 71-year-old

singer-songwriter told Billboard magazine in December that she has a rare skin condition, Morgellons disease, which prevents her from performing. Still, she released a career-spanning four-disc box set last year and appeared at

Catherine “Sandy” Mina (Merry) Bijou April 2, 1925- March 24, 2015 “Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.”- Amelia Earhart.

Catherine (Sandy) Bijou passed away peacefully on April 24, 2015 from the effects of vascular dementia. Her family will miss her greatly, but are grateful that she is now at peace. Sandy was born in Rossland, BC in 1925, the second of four children born to D. Bilson & Catherine Eva (Mitchell) Merry. Bilson was in the lumber business and Sandy spent her early years at their isolated mill at Paulson, BC. Her wild recollections of life there provided constant delight to her grandchildren; her sister chopping off her finger, flagging down the train and learning to speak Doukhobor and develop a love of their food from the camp cook. Sandy’s family moved to the Annabel area of Trail, BC in about 1930 when Sandy was five. Growing up, Sandy had a special bond with her dad that carried her through her life. He taught her to drive at 12 and she was his enthusiastic chauffeur ever after. Sandy went all through school in Trail. After high school, Sandy went to normal school (teacher’s college) in Victoria. Her first teaching job was at a one-room schoolhouse in Brilliant, BC. The experiences there caused her to have an about-face on teaching, and she headed back to Vancouver to work. Sandy loved her years in Vancouver…dinners and dancing at the Commodore Club were fun memories and she made friends that she would have for life. Sandy was lucky to have a myriad of opportunities growing up in wartime Trail. She loved swimming at Sandy Island in the Columbia River, hiking up to Old Glory, waterskiing at Christina Lake and skiing at Red Mountain. She was an original member of the Rossland Ski Club and was involved in the early years of

development of Red. Her many albums of ski pictures, from all over North America, are amazing and show her in the golden age of skiing. Sandy’s other passion was aviation. She was one of the first women in the Kootenays to get her pilot’s license and loved to fly. Up in the skies she always said she felt truly free. In 1950, a dashing young engineer named Robert (Bob) Bijou came to work at Cominco. In an effort to get her attention, Bob knocked Sandy over on the ski hill at Red. It worked. They were married November 24, 1951 in the family house at Annabel. They started their married life in Rossland and their first daughter Catherine Danielle was born there in 1952. In 1954, Bob’s work took them to Kitimat, BC and it was there that their second daughter, Lauren Elizabeth was born in 1957. Sandy was an active curler, an avid bridge player and was very involved in the United Church. The family stayed in Kitimat until 1966, then moved to Calgary and then Victoria by 1974. Upon retirement, Bob and Sandy relocated to Southern Alberta to be closer to family. They enjoyed the next 30 years of their life in Pincher Creek. They loved to ski at Westcastle and Sandy enjoyed her bridge club. Bob passed away in 2009 and Sandy continued volunteering with the UCW Women and spending time with her family. Family was everything to Sandy. She loved her daughters, Dani and Lauren, and her granddaughters,

Aynsley, Kelley and Keenyn. She was an extremely devoted and active grandmother. All three grandchildren spent a lot of time with their grandparents; going on vacations, skiing and playing cards at the kitchen table. She was thrilled to be able to meet her great-grandchildren, Arthur and Philippa (Pippa). Arthur loved his “GG” and spent many happy afternoons with her. Sandy is predeceased by her husband Bob, her parents Bilson and Eva, her brother George, sister-in-law Janet, wsister Doolee and brothers-in-law Bas & Tello. She is survived by her daughters Danielle Bijou (Creston, BC) and Lauren Baker (Brian) (Waterton Park), granddaughters Aynsley Baker (Carey Tetzlaff ), Kelley Baker and Keenyn Bijou (Ken Kaminski-Raab), and greatgrandchildren Arthur and Philippa Tetzlaff. Also left to honour her memory is her older sister Patti Nocente of Vancouver, BC and her family, her sister Doolee McDonnells’ family, and her brother George’s family: David and Melanie Merry of Christina Lake, Billy and Allison Merry of Rossland, Betty Anne and Frank Marino of Warfield, and Lynnie and Brian Miller of Annabel and all of their children. Sandy was extremely pragmatic with a touch of whimsy. She was very clear on the idea that death was only the beginning of a grand adventure. She truly had a full, memory filled life. We, her family, are truly happy that she is able to fly free now…we will miss her everyday but have a lifetime of memories to comfort us. We would like to thank the caring and compassionate team at the cottages of Good Samaritan’s Vista Village, Pincher Creek as well as the medical staff at the PC Health Centre. A private family celebration is being held at her childhood home in Annabel. If so desired, donations in Sandy’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.

Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party in February. Mitchell has received eight Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement award in 2002. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Mitchell, who was born in Fort Macleod, Alta., is also a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto and a com-

memorative stamp, and is a companion of the Order of Canada. She started her career as a street musician before moving to Southern California, where she became part of the flourishing folk scene in the late 1960s. Mitchell has released 19 original albums, the most recent in 2007. The anthology released last year, “Love Has Many Faces: A Quartet, A Ballet, Waiting to Be Danced,” features remasters of 53 of her songs.

Mary Victoria Krewski Mary passed away peacefully at Columbia View Lodge on March 30, 2015. She was born in Wayne, Alberta, July 28, 1927, to Anthony and Mary Torresan. She grew up near Lac La Biche, Alberta, where the family owned a farm in Venice. She moved to Trail in 1943, attended business college, then worked for Canada Employment. She met the love of her life, Stan, married in 1948, and devoted the rest of her life to Stan and their four children. Mary loved to bowl, play bingo, and spend time with her community group, the Green Gables Ladies Club. Later in life, after Stan retired, they travelled together across Canada, to Australia, Japan, and Alaska. Mary spent many hours in the kitchen creating delicious feasts and was noted for her fabulous spaghetti and meatballs. She and Stan also hosted numerous bus tours to Reno. However their greatest love together was spending many afternoons competing for fish in the Arrow Lakes and chasing golf balls around Champion Lakes Golf Course. She is predeceased by her beloved Stan, her parents, brother Nick, brother Paul and sister Valley. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sister Vicky, brother Mike, and her four children, Wayne (Irene), Denis (Penny), Mary Lynn (John) and Paul. She is also remembered with love by her two most important treasures, grandchildren Steve (Melanie) and Jenna. The family would like to give special thanks to the angels who helped her on her journey since losing Stan in 2009: Community Care Nurses, staff at Rosewood Village, and most recently the amazing, caring staff at Columbia View Lodge Special Care Unit. Thanks as well for many years of care by Dr. Phillips and more recently, Dr. Richard. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish on Tuesday April 7, at 10:30 am. With Fr. Bart van Roijen officiating. Jordan Wren of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation services entrusted with arrangements. Donations in her memory may be left to The Special Care Unit at Columbia View Lodge in Trail, 2920 Laburnum Drive, V1R 4N2. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Cynthia Lennon

First wife of John Lennon dies of cancer

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of former Beatles guitarist John Lennon, died of cancer Wednesday at her home in Spain. She was 75. Her death was announced on the website and Twitter account of her son, Julian Lennon and confirmed by his representative. Cynthia and John Lennon met at art school in Liverpool in 1957 and married shortly before the Beatles shot to worldwide fame. Julian was their only child together. The couple divorced in 1968 after John Lennon started his much publicized relationship with Japanese artist Yoko Ono. They had spent 10 years together as a couple. Cynthia remarried several times. The divorce prompted Paul McCartney to pen the Beatles’ classic “Hey Jude” to help Julian cope with his parents’ separation. He changed the name Julian to Jude in the song. The line “Take a sad song and make it better,” is about the Lennons’ broken marriage and its impact on their son. “The news of Cynthia’s passing is very sad,” McCartney wrote on his blog Wednesday. “She was a lovely lady who I’ve known since our early days together in Liverpool,” he added. “She was a good mother to Julian and will be missed by us all, but I will always have great memories of our times together.” “Peace and love to Julian Lennon God bless Cynthia love Ringo and Barbaraxx,” Ringo Starr tweeted.

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Grandfather gets jail time for growing pot to bolster meagre pension THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A British Columbia grandfather who started a marijuana grow-op to augment his small pension has been sentenced to six months in jail. Donald Clarkson, who is 76, pleaded guilty to production of marijuana and possession for the purpose of trafficking after police raided a building on his property two years ago. Court heard that officers were alerted to a pungent smell coming from Clarkson’s rental property in the North Thompson Valley and found 150 small pot plants valued at about $60,000. Clarkson told a B.C. Supreme Court judge in Kamloops on Monday that he only started the operation because his pension wasn’t big enough. Crown and defence lawyers made a joint submission for the six-month jail term - the minimum sentence after the federal government toughened Canada’s drug laws. Defence lawyer Sheldon Tate told court that Clarkson, a retired trucker, lived a modest life and his only motive was financial gain.

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Drunk driving law appealed again THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - An Edmonton lawyer has filed a notice to appeal Alberta’s drunk driving legislation. Earlier this month, an Alberta judge rejected a challenge to a provincial law that suspends the licences of drivers who are charged with being impaired. Since 2012, drivers who blow over .08 have their vehicles impounded for three days and lose their licences until their cases are resolved in court. The process can take months. A group of motorists who faced impaired driving charges had argued the law violates the Charter of Rights because it presumes guilt and violates people’s rights by suspending their licences indefinitely. Lawyer Nate Whitling, who is appealing the decision, believes the law encourages some drivers to plead guilty even if they’re not just to get their lives and their licences back. “It’s one of those things that’s very difficult to prove, by way of evidence,” says Whitling. “If someone pleads guilty, it’s kind of dif-

ficult to go back later and say well, it wasn’t really guilty, and it doesn’t tend to appear in the statistics that get produced by the government. People who plead guilty generally just want to get the case over with and get on with their life.”

Temporary foreign workers in low-skilled jobs must start leaving Canada THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The clock ran out Wednesday for thousands of temporary foreign workers in Canada as work permits expired for those who have been in the country for more than four years. In 2011, the Conservative government set April 1, 2015, as the deadline for temporary foreign workers in low-skilled jobs to either become permanent residents or return home. In Alberta alone, 10,000 temporary foreign workers have applied to stay in Canada. Immigration Canada hasn’t divulged the total number of workers who are now required to leave, but immigration and labour market experts have estimated tens of thousands are affected. Richard Kurland, a Vancouver immigration lawyer, said temporary workers with legal representation have found ways to stay past the deadline with so-called bridging options that could lead to permanent residence. But many can’t use that approach, Kurland said. 10 ft

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“The sad thing is that the victims are people unable to access bridging provisions that would have given them more time in Canada ... because a large number can’t access immigration lawyers; they can’t afford it.” Vanessa Routley, a Toronto immigration lawyer, was critical of the deadline. “The four-year limit deliberately and unfairly targets the lowest-paid and lowest-skilled temporary workers ... executives and engineers will not be affected,” she said. “Rather than offering these hard workers a pathway to permanent residence where they could continue the low-skilled jobs

nobody else wants, the Canadian public has been sold a line that exchanging one legion of temporary workers for another every four years is a solution.” Employment Minister Pierre Poilievre defended the government’s position. “Our policy is that Canadians should come first for Canadian jobs,” Poilievre said after Wednesday’s weekly caucus meeting. “The April 1st deadline has been known for a very long time, and the purpose of the program is for it to be temporary. That’s why they’re called temporary foreign workers.” Businesses should increase their wage rates and hire

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around supporting both Canadian businesses and industries and some very vulnerable people who are continually hoping for a path to citizenship,” Trudeau said. Several organizations, including the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the Alberta Federation of Labour, have called for an easier path to permanent residence for temporary foreign workers, especially those employed in provinces with labour shortages.

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Don’t mistake voter engagement for voter tracking

ear the one about four political parties that walked into a Vancouver hotel with the Chief Electoral Officer last September? Sorry, no punchline. But the parties had reason to chuckle. Selflessly, the four proposed to the Chief Electoral Officer, Dr. Keith Archer, and Elections B.C. that political parties be given a province-wide “participation extract” following an election. Nice way of saying: who voted, by name and address. One party operative sold it – get ready for this – as “a tool that allows parties to engage voters on an ongoing basis.” Yeah, right. Someone said it’s done in Ontario. Voters there don’t seem to have warmed up to it though. Turnout is lower today that it was before all that ongoing engagement got underway. Last year, 52.1 per cent. It takes some doing to have a lower turnout than B.C., but Ontario pulled it off.

To his credit, Dr. Archer saw a live grenade and didn’t grab it. A week later, in his report to the B.C. legislature, he took no position on the request. Yet, mysteriously, there it was in Bill 20 tabled by the government last week. If passed, there will still be the little matter of the hoops one has to jump through to register a party to get a copy of the list. In Ontario, it requires 1,000 signatures from voters and the party leader must attest annually that its purpose is to endorse candidates and support their election. In B.C.? Two signatures, no attestation and you don’t have to run a candidate at all, as long as you run two in every other election. And what about independent candidates? Will they be given the list for their riding? Forty-six ran last time. One person noted that party scrutineers can already record who has voted and claimed that the

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information is “often kept by parties.” Not so sure about the legal niceties of that. Elections B.C. spent a year working on privacy issues and concluded it didn’t have the legal authority to disclose participation records. So if they don’t have it, why would a party assume it does? It may be fruitful to ask B.C.’s privacy commissioner to take a peek at the type of information parties collect on voters and how they obtained it? Others have pointed out that the list was once posted publicly, back when posted meant on a tele-

phone pole, not online. It was a neighbourhood list, not one with 3.1 million names on it. And it was a list of voters, not a list of who had voted. No one wore the equivalent of a scarlet letter for abstaining. And that’s the next problem with this bright idea: in addition to identifying who voted, by default it would also identify who didn’t. Last November, The Province newspaper obtained a corporate memo from Wall Financial Corporation – one of Vision Vancouver’s biggest donors – encouraging “all associates” to vote for the party. The memo was a dumb idea, but at least the associates never had to fear Mr. Wall finding out that they hadn’t voted, a fear which could become very real if this measure is adopted. Which brings us to the secret ballot. It ain’t so secret any more. In the last Quebec election, a candidate won with 92.1 per cent of the popular vote. That’s not a typo. And

while that riding is clearly one extreme, ridings are divided into polling sections and it’s not uncommon for candidates to get more than 70 or 80 per cent of the popular vote in some. Andrew Wilkinson, Jenny Kwan and Ralph Sultan – just to name three B.C. MLAs – all pulled it off in 2013. Former Liberal MP Tom Wappel once had to apologize for not helping a constituent because he had voted for the Alliance party. That was in 2001 when voter tracking was still in its pubescent phase. Last September’s proposal by the four parties isn’t about engaging voters, it’s about tracking voters in an era of data mining. It will make it easier for parties to identify the likelihood of how you voted and whether you’re even worth their campaign efforts in the future. And that’s not good for the political system. Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC.

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What is B.C.’s grand treaty plan? Re: Treaty trouble has deep roots (B.C. Views, Trail Times March 31). No one would disagree that the B.C. treaty process hasn’t been as successful as hoped. Indeed, there are also many First Nations who think it is the wrong process of reconciliation altogether. However, that doesn’t excuse Premier Christy Clark’s recent decision to blindside B.C.’s treaty partners by refusing to appoint George Abbott as head of the B.C. Treaty Commission. Although it might be comforting to think that Premier Clark’s reckless behaviour was done in consultation with the

federal government, there is simply no evidence to suggest that. Not only did Jerry Lampert, the federal government’s appointee to the treaty commission, say Ottawa was as surprised as the other parties to the process, but on March 26, NDP Leader John Horgan stood in the legislature and asked Premier Clark three times whether she had discussed her plans with the federal government, and she did not contradict the words of Mr. Lampert. If the B.C. Liberal government has a grand plan for reinventing the treaty process, they aren’t sharing it with any of

their constitutional partners. B.C.’s approach to reconciliation needs to be re-energized so that First Nations, resource workers and those seeking to bring new investment to B.C. can have certainty. This means not only fixing the treaty process, but doing more work to find a way forward with First Nations who have chosen a different path. That means working together, not going it alone. Scott Fraser New Democrat spokesperson for Aboriginal Relations MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim

Analysts wonder whether Canada has stomach to wage ‘war’ against ISIL

THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has declared “war” on Canada, the Harper government is fond of saying. With Parliament poised to embark on a renewed, expanded combat mission, some analysts are wondering whether Canada has the stomach for what’s ahead - whether it’s a proxy war or not. “It’s clear, given the limited scope of the military involvement in Iraq and Syria, that the answer is ‘No,”’ said Steve Saideman, the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa. Everyone has noticed how the government “fudged over the word ‘combat”’ when it came to the special forces training of Kurdish fighters. So, then perhaps the better question is whether Canadians are prepared for what the country’s erstwhile allies may have to do themselves in order to liberate territory from the grip of extremists. The strategy of keeping a safe distance - train local forces to do the fighting, keep western ‘boots’ in the form of conventional army units off the ground, drop bombs from 3,000 metres up - clearly has domestic political appeal. But Saideman and retired colonel George Petrolekas wonder what will happen if and when Kurdish fighters, Iraqi forces and the Shiite militias are forced to break the will of extremists in places like Mosul,

which has been under the boot of the Islamic State. In order to avoid a bloodbath for the assaulting forces, the military campaign may require that Iraq’s second-largest city - more than 660,000 people face a total siege and be starved into submission. That’s what “war” means, they say. “People are going to die, and the whole purpose of it is to make it as short as possible,” said Petrolekas, of the Conference of Defence Associations. A safe, distant strategy will mean a long campaign, he added. “In Iraq, you have a government that’s arming Shiite militias, working with Iranians on the ground, and they are just brutal,” Saideman said. “The questions are more stark in Syria about whether bombing ISIL is going to help (President Bashar) al-Assad, who has killed more people.” The challenge for the government going forward will be to convince the public at home “that we’re helping in these specific ways and the rest is not our fault,” said Saideman. “That is a very difficult balancing act.” The recent battle for Tikrit, in northern Iraq, has proceeded in fits and starts because Iraqi forces and Iranian-trained Shiite militias, such as Hashid al-Shaabi and the Al Bataar Brigade, have suffered high casualties without air support. The reality of local forces carrying the fight is often messy, slow and potentially

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treacherous, especially from a human rights perspective. That’s even before sectarianscore settling between Shiite and Sunni factions. Tikrit is just a warm-up for Mosul. Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson has said freeing the region from the tyranny of ISIL is an exercise in “moral clarity” - an easy argument to make, given extremist atrocities and the obvious delight they take in perpetrating them. But Saideman wondered how much “clarity” there will be when the first TV images of apartment buildings being reduced to rubble are splashed across western television screens. The northern Syrian city of Kobani, he said, already “looks like Stalingrad.” “I don’t think we’ve got the stomach for that,” Saideman said. “And then there’s the other side, when you say our local allies are hardly reliable to be discriminate in the use of force.” When the U.S. tried streetto-street fighting in the first battle of Fallujah, the Bush administration ordered a halt to the assault because it was so bloody, he added. In Afghanistan, both Canada and the U.S. wondered about the quality and reliability of local forces. The questions there were more benign, revolving around power - or whether they were stealing money. Those days, Saideman warned, are going to look rather quaint compared to what may be ahead.

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Why Do We Celebrate Easter Anyways? Easter is the most sacred of Christian holidays. On Friday we will remember Jesus’ death on the cross for the sins of the world. Jesus paid the price for our sins once and for all, so that we might live. That is pretty incredible that someone died in our place, and did so willingly. I forever will be

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thankful for this in my own life. Jesus’ death on the cross is not enough, his resurrection is what makes Easter the celebration that it is. Death has been defeated and Christ has risen from the grave. That is what makes Christianity different from all other religions; we serve a living God. Whether you are a Christian or not, that is what Easter is truly about! Yet walk into any retail store around this time of year and you would never know it was a religious holiday at all. We are in-

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undated with chocolate bunnies and chocolate eggs; ‘Happy Spring’ has become the new theme on most Easter greeting cards.

Easter like Christmas is so secularized that as a Christian it is hard not to be offended. A city sponsored egg hunt on Good Friday, really? Why not Saturday? There is a paper on Good Friday this year, when it is possible to have everything in Thursday’s paper as it has been in past years. The reality of Easter doesn’t seem to matter as it should, and yet the gift of Easter is meant for all of us!

Ask any average child what Easter is all about and I think most would say it is about the Easter bunny and getting candy. Am I surprised? Sadly, not really! Colouring sheets and crafts in schools at this time of year are all about the Easter bunny and spring. By the way, what do the Easter bunny and chocolate have to do with Easter any ways? Absolutely nothing, but it has become a good reason to eat chocolate,

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Muslim family carves special chair to seat Pope Francis during his visit to Bosnia THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ZAVIDOVICI, Bosnia _ Salem Hajdarovac says he didn’t sleep for a week when he heard his workshop had been granted the honour of carving a special chair that Pope Francis will sit on during his visit to Bosnia. Hajdarovac, 61, and his 33-year-old son Edin, both devout Muslims, started working on the chair on Monday in their little workshop in the central Bosnian town of Zavidovici. They have put all other orders on hold to produce the perfect chair by June 6, when the pontiff will hold a Mass in Sarajevo aimed at boosting efforts toward brotherhood in the country ravaged by war two decades ago. For decades, the family-run workshop has been carving religious souvenirs for visitors of the Catholic Medjugorje shrine and decorations for churches and mosques, but they see the chair as the highlight of their careers. ``It makes me extremely happy, because to make the chair for such a person is a huge and important thing,’’ Edin Hajdarovac told The Associated Press. The design of the chair is a secret, they said. All they wanted to reveal is that they will use wood from a walnut tree and that it will depict various religious symbols, such as the Pope’s coat of arms and emblems of three Bosnian cathedrals. The local priest, Miro Beslic, convinced his flock to finance the purchase of the material. The Hajdarovacs will carve the chair for free. ``The whole country is in financial crisis, but once people understood that this is about the pope ... then people accepted the idea,’’ Beslic told the AP. Many Bosnians, including Muslims, Catholics and Christian Serb Orthodox, view Francis as a worthy pope _ similar to their feelings for John Paul II, who is perceived as a champion of interfaith co-operation and peace. John Paul’s statue decorates a square in the centre of Sarajevo.

Vatican hopes to avoid financial woes during Jubilee THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VATICAN CITY _ The Vatican finance minister said Tuesday he hopes to avoid financial scandal with the upcoming Jubilee Year, saying the plans will be subject to new Vatican procedures to ensure they follow international standards for transparency and accountability. Cardinal George Pell outlined the Vatican’s financial reform during a conference Tuesday to launch a book on better managing church assets _ a priority for Pope Francis after years of financial scandals and mismanagement at the Holy See. Francis announced the Jubilee Year earlier this month to focus the church on his priority: mercy. It immediately set off panic among Rome officials who remember well the chaos that surrounded the 2000 Jubilee, when some 25 million pilgrims flocked to the Eternal City to mark the start of Christianity’s third millennium. Millions were spent cleaning up monuments and constructing new buildings, including a huge Vatican garage. The Jubilee Year, starting Dec. 8, is only the 27th in the history of the Catholic Church. Such years allow the faithful to receive special indulgences, ways to repair the damage of sin beyond the absolution granted by going to confession. Vatican officials have said the frugal-minded Francis aims for a spiritual Jubilee focused on his message of mercy, not a spending spree. ``We hope to avoid scandals, certainly in such a moment,’’ Pell said.

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A 5-2 win over the Chilliwack Chiefs on Tuesday secured the Penticton Vees’ spot in the Fred Page Cup championship. It will be the Vees’ third appearance in the BCHL championship since 2012. The Vees surrendered the opening goal at 6:08 of the second period when Jake Hand beat Vees goalie Hunter Miska on a play created by captain Eric Roberts and former Trail Smoke Eater captain Scott Davidson. The lead lasted seven minutes when Dakota Conroy fed Connor Chartier for his ninth goal of the playoffs. Chartier scored the equalizer when his shot got past David Jacobson bouncing off the inside of the far post. Four minutes later, Vees d-man Jarod Jim Bailey photo Hilderman, named the The Penticton Vees’ Demico Hannoun scored the overtime winner in a 4-3 win second star, gave the Vees over Chilliwack last week, but wasn’t needed on Tuesday when the Vees 5-2 vica 2-1 lead when his shot tory over the Chiefs secured their spot in the Fred Page Cup final. deflected off of Roberts’ stick. After two periods performance, as he held Cooper, the third star, assist each. of play, the Vees held a onto the puck behind scored an empty netter. The Vees will now 19-13 advantage in shots. the net then moved to Miska finished with 20 travel to Nanaimo to take In the third period, the side before finding saves on 22 shots, while on the Clippers at Frank the Vees distanced them- Amantea at the top of the Jacobsen also turned Crane Arena on April 2. A selves on goals by Tyson crease where he banged aside 20. Dante Fabbro, Vees win would give the Jost, the winner, and home a shot high blocker Matthew Serratore, Chiefs another chance to Cam Amantea. on Jacobsen. Demico Hannoun and advance as they would The Vees’ fourth goal The Chiefs made it 4-2 Chartier each had one face the Clippers at home was the result of great when Mason Boh beat assist. Conroy collected on Saturday. The Chiefs patience by co-captain Miska in tight at 10:52. two. For the Chiefs, are now 0-3, the Clippers Cody DePourcq, named But at 18:32 on Brandon Potomak and are 1-1 after Tuesdays first star with a two-assist the power play, Steen Jake Larson also had an action.

A good showing for Chito-Ryu karate

Submitted Six members from the Beaver Valley Recreation’s Chito-Ryu Karate Dojo travelled to Penticton last weekend for Sensei Taneda’s Friendship Tournament. Over 150 competitors from Chito-Ryu Dojos across western Canada gathered in Penticton to compete in Kata, Kumite, and Team Kata and to meet new and old friends. In Boys 10-11 kata Dawson Stemmler performed a near flawless kata and brought home a bronze medal for his efforts, while in Boys 12-13 kata, Tyson Nelson delivered an excellent exhibition of athleticism and just missed a medal placing fourth. In Boys 8-9 kata Lohan Buckland placed fifth in his division, while in the girls 12-13 Kata Meagan Campsall also performed a strong Rohai Sho Kata and nearly made the medals placing fourth in a very strong division of eight other girls. In Woman’s Master’s Kata Division, Andrea

Buckland performed a very strong kata as well placing sixth. Nelson, Campsall, and Sensei Scott Hutcheson put up a good fight and placed fifth in the Black Belt division of the Team Kata. “It’s not all about the medals won,” wrote Hutcheson in an email. “It’s the improvement gained in the experience, and without a goal like a tournament-match to overcome, the drive to improve is stagnant.” On Sunday, the Beaver Valley club also had a clinic with seven-time Canadian Nationial Kumite Champion seventh Dan Sensei Taneda and had an illuminating class with new exercises to share and improvements to do. Beaver Valley Rec’s Chito Ryu karate trains Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays in Fruitvale and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Rossland. Call Kelly at BV Rec 367-9319 or Robin at Rossland Rec 362-2327 to join for our Spring Semester. See Photo Pg. 10.

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Tambellini lifts Hitmen to OT win over Ice by Taylor Rocca

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Back and forth, back and forth they went Tuesday night at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook as the Calgary Hitmen skated to an 8-7 overtime victory in Game 3 of WHL’s Eastern Conference quarter-final to take a 2-1 series lead over the Kootenay Ice. “That was not the game both teams really set out to play,” said Hitmen forward Adam Tambellini Tuesday night. “With our first two games being pretty low scoring, that was definitely an interesting game, but we’re just really happy we came out on top in that one. “They played really well in the first two games and stole that one on our home ice. We really needed to come here and get this game, especially this first one here.” Through Games 1 and 2 in Calgary, the Ice and Hitmen combined to score 12 goals. Tuesday night was a completely different story as the Ice and Hitmen came together and did their best to burn out the red goal lights at Western Financial Place, scoring 15 times through 61:12 of electrifying playoff hockey. Tambellini was the final man to light the lamp Tuesday. On a rush down the right wing, the six-foot-three son of Trail native Steve Tambellini registered the game-winning goal — his hat-trick marker on the evening — 1:12 into overtime to kill a spirited rally from the home side. “I didn’t have much room to get to the net and didn’t really see much of a passing option,” Tambellini said. “I kind of just wanted to throw it on net, saw a couple guys in front. After that, I heard a stick and saw the red light come on. I don’t really know how it bounced in.” Just as 2,126 fans in attendance were ready to leave their seats, Game 3 was knotted up one final time as Ice defenceman Rinat Valiev scored with four seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game 7-7 and force overtime. Game 3 marks the second

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consecutive game the Ice have dropped to the Hitmen in overtime, after falling 3-2 in Game 2 Sunday afternoon in Calgary. “We’ve got to move on,” said Kootenay Ice head coach Ryan McGill. “I don’t think all three goaltenders are real happy about their game. We’ve got to move on and we certainly have to put ourselves in a better position to help our goaltender. One thing about the playoffs is you’ve got to have a real short memory. The best thing about that is we get to play [Wednesday]. “You’ve got to roll with the punches sometimes. You’ve got to roll with the way the game’s going and try to score that last goal. Unfortunately we didn’t.” With 15 goals scored between the two teams, it might be hard to pinpoint one particular star on either side of the puck, but Ice forward Tim Bozon scratched his name on the scoresheet an astounding six times as he tallied two goals and four assists in a losing cause. “After two losses in overtime, we have to make sure we come out strong and show this team what we’re capable of doing,” Bozon said. “It’s not playoff scores — 8-7, I don’t know what to say. It’s crazy. For the fans, it’s probably good, but we’re not happy with that.” Bozon’s performance in Game 3 tied a franchise record for most points in a post-season game, last set by forward Jaedon Descheneau, who tallied one goal and five assists March 24, 2014. Oddly enough, Descheneau’s performance came during Game 3 of the 2014 WHL Eastern Conference Quarter-final — a 7-6 win for the Ice over the Hitmen. In Game 3, Mack Shields earned his first start between the pipes in this series after coming on in relief of Brendan Burke for the third period of Game 2 in Calgary. Unfortunately for the native of Saskatoon, his evening lasted little more than 30 minutes as he was pulled in favour of Burke after allowing four goals on 21 shots. The teams played Wednesday night in Game 4 but scores were unavailable at press time.

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year for six weeks at a time, which drives me nuts. I find her to be manipulative and toxic and don’t care to deal with her. Last month, Jerry insisted I talk to her when she phoned at 3 a.m., and all she did was scream at me for 30 minutes. Jerry backed her up. I told Jerry that Serena needs to apologize. I am upset by the way Jerry behaves toward her. When she is ill, he waits on her hand and foot, but when I was in a motorcycle crash, he expected me to get up and cook dinner. Jerry screams at me, yet he is all sweetness when speaking to Serena. He does nothing around the house other than take out the garbage, while I work full time, and all he does is

Dear Better: You make an excellent point that we had not considered. With the amount of exertion and breathing one does during exercise, the gum could easily end up where it shouldn’t. Thanks for weighing in. Dear Readers: We are carrying on Ann Landers’

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criticize me. He wants me to embrace Serena the way he does, but I cannot do it. I’m depressed and miserable. What should I do? -- Second Place Dear Second: Jerry has put Serena first, which means he will always take her side in any argument with you, and she knows it. Don’t expect any apologies. The question is what to do about your marriage, which sounds unhappy and stressful. Get some counseling, with or without Jerry, and figure out whether you are better off with or without him. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Cringing in Exercise Class,” who complained about a woman who chewed gum during classes. I’m surprised the instructor allows it. It is a safety hazard. The woman could inhale the gum and get it stuck in her windpipe. I bet the insurance company that covers the exercise facility would put an end to anyone chewing gum posthaste. -- Better Practice Your Heimlich Maneuver

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Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jerry” for 10 years. We each have adult daughters from previous relationships. Jerry has a peculiar relationship with his daughter, “Serena.” She was taken from him by her mother at a very early age, and he did not see her again until she was 13. At age 15, she got into a fight with her mother and came to live with Jerry. He and his roommate allowed the girl to drink liquor and use their car. At some point, she was found in Jerry’s bed having sex with a strange man. She also ran up $1,000 in telephone charges calling her boyfriend back home. When Serena went back to Mom, I moved in with Jerry. But Serena would call at all hours of the night. When she had another fight with Mom, Jerry invited her back without asking me. I put a lock on the phone, and Serena became angry and returned to Mom. After that, her relationship with Jerry was on-and-off for 10 years. Jerry now visits Serena and her young son twice a

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YourByhoroscope Francis Drake For Friday, April 3, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be tolerant with others, especially partners and close friends, because you will feel tension building up today before tomorrow’s Full Moon. Take note: This Full Moon is the only Full Moon that is opposite your sign all year. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t make a big deal about errors or problems with co-workers today. It’s just not worth it. People are on edge because tomorrow’s Full Moon is building. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Parents must be patient with children today. In addition, romantic partners need to be patient with each other. (Tomorrow’s Full Moon makes everyone cranky today.) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon is your ruler,

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which is why you feel the energy building up before a Full Moon. For example, you might not sleep. You feel this way today because the Full Moon is tomorrow. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a mildly accidentprone time for you because people are impatient and distracted. This includes you. Pay attention to everything you say and do. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Financial matters might distract you today because certain obstacles will occur. After tomorrow’s Full Moon, these same obstacles will diminish. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Tomorrow the Full Moon will occur in your sign, which is the only time all year this happens. That’s why today you feel distracted, nervous and a bit edgy. Relax. It’s gone in 48 hours. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Be patient and tolerant with co-workers today, because everyone feels a buildup of energy before tomorrow’s Full Moon. Be part of the solution, not the problem. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A female acquaintance might be difficult to deal with today. Or you might encounter this with a group of people. Back off, and don’t be difficult.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You might find it challenging dealing with parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs today. This is because of the energy of tomorrow’s Full Moon. Just sit this one out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Be mindful when you’re driving, jogging or walking today, because people are distracted. They will be

distracted again tomorrow. Keep your eyes open. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Financial difficulties might come to a head at this time. Don’t worry, because this is a temporary problem that will be greatly lessened in three days. YOU BORN TODAY You are independent and can work and act on your own. You are playful and fun-loving, and you are intuitive

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The Warfield Pool is now hiring seasonal Pool Staff for the 2015 season These positions are available: Head Lifeguard: The successful candidate must be an experienced, organized, mature, competent, dynamic leader, and team player; who will be responsible in aiding the Pool Manager with the daily operation of the Pool and provide leadership to the Pool Staff. Starts May to August. The following qualifications are a MUST: Pool Operator 1, NLS, WSI, CPR-C, Standard First Aid, LSI. Senior Guard: The successful candidates will work under the supervision of the Pool Manager from midMay to August; show leadership to the Junior Guards; teach lessons; while providing a safe, enjoyable environment to the customers. The following qualifications are a MUST and are current: NLS, WSI, CRP-C, and Standard First Aid. Junior Guard: The successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain valuable Life Guarding experience under the watchful eyes of the Manager and Senior Staff from mid-June to August. The following qualifications are a must and are current: NLS, WSI, CRP-C, and Standard First Aid. Slide Attendant: The successful candidates must be self-motivated, who can work independently and as a team player under the supervision of the Pool Manager; while be responsible for the waterslide from mid-June – August. The following qualifications are a must and are current: 16 years old, Bronze Cross, CRP-C, and Standard First Aid. Cashier: The successful candidate must be reliable, self-motivated, is polite, knows how to handle money, can multitask; can work independently and as a team player under the supervision of the Pool Manager from June – August. The following qualifications are an asset: 16 years old, and holds a current Standard First Aid, CRP-C certificate. The Summer Student Application Form can be found on the Village’s website: warfield.ca. Send your resume, a completed V of W Job Application with copies of all certifications, to the Village of Warfield, 555 Schofield Highway, Trail, B. C. V1R 2G7; by Fax: 250-368-9354; by Email: recreation@shawlink.ca. Deadline: April 17, 2015.

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TEMPORARY LABOURER PUBLIC WORKS The Village of Fruitvale has a vacancy for the position of TEMPORARY LABOURER within the Bargaining Unit – CUPE Local 2087. This position is for a 6 month term and is expected to commence mid-April or as mutually agreed upon. A trial period will apply. Please note this is not a student employment position. Reporting directly to the Public Works Foreman, the successful applicant will be required to perform all unskilled, semi-skilled tasks and manual work associated with labourer duties. Assignments are performed under general supervision and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Public Works Foreman. A job description is available from the address below. Minimum requirements are as follows: • Grade 12 or equivalent (G.E.D.) • A valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license with Air Brakes; with satisfactory profile. • Must be in good health and capable of physically demanding labour. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Thank you to all candidates for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Lila Cresswell Chief Administrative Officer PO Box 370, 1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Email: cao@village.fruitvale.bc.ca

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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. 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. 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.

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375 7th Ave, Montrose

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635 Shakespeare

Warfield

189,900

250.231.9484

Nathan Kotyk

Trail

499,000

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Jack McConnachie 250.368.5222 Rob Burrus

285,000

250-231-4420

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169,000

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215,000

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94,900

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108 Rosewood Dr, Fruitvale

319,000

Trail

250-231-4420 Nathan Kotyk

149,000

Fruitvale

250.231.9484 Rob Burrus

239,000

250-231-4420

139,900

729 Railway Ave, Salmo

3 Beds, 2.5 Baths with Garage/Workshop

229,000

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Trail Times Thursday, April 2, 2015 www.trailtimes.ca A15

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Nelson police dealing with drunk transients By Will Johnson Nelson Star

The Nelson Police Department is currently grappling with an early influx of seasonal transients who have been sleeping on private property and causing drunken disturbances downtown. “We get this every year, but this time around it’s happening really early,” said Sgt. Paul Bayes. “The evening’s have been really cold, and with the shelter in transition between Stepping Stones and the new building, we’re seeing lots of people in bank vestibules, doorways, on people’s private properties.” And though many of the temporary squatters have agreed to move on without incident, police have also encountered some resistance from the nomadic visitors. “Their history and demeanor will reflect how they’re dealt with. But if they’re severely out of control, if they’re a safety risk to themselves or somebody else, then they’re coming in overnight.” He said they end up holding someone overnight “every weekend, guaranteed.” Bayes personally was on scene for the recent arrest of a drunken, intoxicated man who uttered threats downtown and led a multi-person chase past the Hume Hotel. “It’s part of our job, and it happens. There’s always something else going on in the community that we’d like to devote more resources to, but with incidents like that it’s not something we can just ignore.” Bayes said the incidents have been timeconsuming. “Maybe if we weren’t dealing with this guy passed out on the street, or waiting for an ambulance to show up, we would be patrolling these alleys to see if someone’s about to boot in a door,” said Bayes, alluding to the recent robberies of The Royal and Max and Irma’s. And though those investigations are ongoing, Bayes said there have been no

further break-ins reported since. Bayes reminded the community that those caught drinking in

public can face a $230 fine, and those found intoxicated could receive a $115 penalty. “Personally I can’t

afford a $230 fine for a two-dollar beer. You got to know your limit and stay within in, to quote ICBC,” he said.

He said it’s not only the nomadic visitors who are responsible for the outdoor drinking, as they’ve also

been catching Nelson residents pre-drinking en route to downtown. “I just want to remind people that

sometimes you want to have a beer on the way to the bar, but it’s not allowed and there’s a good reason for that.”

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Thursday, April 2, 2015 Trail Times

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It was a weekday and the trip was relaxing and gorgeous. Then there were some windy mountain roads in Woodside and Sunnyvale. I will be back some day with my Porsche. Everyday included at least an hour or two of that intense freeway driving. Choosing the correct lane to drive in at any moment was a challenge. The GPS was helpful but not a total saviour. I started to wonder. Could an autonomous car take me on these freeways and get me where I wanted to go while I rested comfortably in a seat with plenty of legroom and while I listened to my favorite music? Would that really be possible? I think my first Porsche will be autonomous with the autonomous off package. I guess I just want it all. Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. E-mail: nutechauto@ telus.net

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250-231-1101

817 Whitetail Dr., Rossland

$1,100,000

1180 - 3rd Avenue, Trail

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

Fantastic family home! This home is located on very large, flat lot on quiet cul-de-sac. Tons of charm and plenty of extras like central vac, u/g sprinkling and central air. Call your REALTOR® for your personal viewing. Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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430 Wellington Ave., Warfield

640 Shelley St., Warfield

Beautiful property on Trail Creek. This warm and cozy home features 3 bdrms, hardwood floors and large workshop. Lots of parking too. Bring an offer! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Well maintained 3 bdrm family home with lots of upgrades! Bright sun room, amazing views, new flooring, paint, trim, railing, electrical and windows. Call your realtor today to view! Call Christine (250) 512-7653

$199,000

$189,000

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2 bdrm

....$750/mo plus utilities, NS NP

$213,000

3621 Rosewood Dr., Trail

572 Spokane Street, Trail

Immaculate 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home with a large rec room, 2 replaces, sh pond, tons of perennials, underground sprinklers, outside deck and a very private backyard. Ideal starter or family home with plenty of room to grow. Call Christine (250) 512-7653

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

$285,000

$45,000

1533 - 4th Avenue, Trail

$149,900

2 bedroom home in excellent East Trail Location! Call Terry 250-231-1101

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$125,000

Exceptional value in a great starter home or revenue property with 2 bdrms up and a basement suite down. Hardwood floors, new carpets, kitchen and bath, doors & windows. You need to check this one out! Call Terry 250-231-1101

....$800/mo plus utilities, NS NP

Call today if you need your property professionally managed!

Hideaway in your timber style executive home. Quality abounds in this 3 bed/3 bath home. Hydronic heated concrete floors, cathedral ceilings, recess lighting, gourmet kitchen and open floor plan. Too many extras to list. Come see for yourself! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

$178,000

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Bill Craig

250-231-2710

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Deanne Lockhart 250-231-0153

deannelockhart@shaw.ca

441 Whitman Way, Warfield

STING NEW LI

$575,000

#313 - 880 Wordsworth Avenue, Warfield

$71,500

Great top floor corner unit. This 2 bdrm condo is gorgeous - great updates done here - flooring and paint - owner will pay to have new windows and sliding door replaced with new efficient glass. The price is right and mortgage rates are very good. Call Mark (250) 231-5591

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250-521-0525

$479,000

1210 Primrose Street, Trail Enjoy the carefree life in this low maintenance town home. Tastefully decorated, well maintained, featuring 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, with newer windows, air conditioning, fenced yard and carport. Excellent value! Call now to view! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

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Mary Amantea

1101 Christie Road, Montrose

Terry Alton 250-231-1101 Tonnie Stewart (250) 365-9665

Mary Martin

richard.daoust@century21.ca

1050/mo plus utilities, NS NP

We have excellent tenants waiting for rentals in Glenmerry, Sunningdale and East Trail.

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138 Reservoir Road, Trail

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

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Rossland 4 bdrm

Trail 2 bdrm Upper Duplex

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Gorgeous custom built home with high quality finishings, fantastic kitchen, open floor plan and beautifully landscaped yard. Great parking with huge garage and workshop area. An excellent family home with room for everyone. Come see it today! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

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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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