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Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will be touring the West Kootenay area this month and is making a stop in Rossland, May 12. While every detail of her stop in the alpine city has not been made public, she will be meeting mayor and council before heading off to tour the schools and speak with students.
Guichon was sworn-in on November 2, 2012 as the twenty-ninth Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Before becoming Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour owned and operated Gerard Guichon Ranch Limited in the Nicola Valley. In previous years, she completed a two-year term as the president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association and served on the Provincial Task Force on Species at Risk.
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Additionally, Guichon has been a part of the Ranching Task Force for B.C. and the British Columbia Agri-Food Trade Advisory Council and studied Holistic Management. The Lieutenant Governor has ample knowledge and background in natural sciences and the workings of livestock, things that are of value in an area such as the West Kootenays. Her appearance in Rossland is sure to leave an impact on the students in attendance.
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Proposed Kootenay Operations Centre Later this year, FortisBC will submit an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) for approval to construct a FortisBC operations centre in Castlegar. If the BCUC approves the application, FortisBC expects facility construction to begin in the spring of 2016. The proposed facility will mainly provide FortisBC with a long-term solution for replacing aging facilities and those that are reaching the end of their useful life in the Kootenays. The new operations centre will allow us to better serve our customers in the region. For more information and to submit comments, visit fortisbc.com/KootenayOps, email KootenayOpsFeedback@fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (15-135.3 04/2015)
Trail-Kelowna flights grounded Liz Bevan Rossland News
After four months of taking to the Kootenay skies, Pacific Coastal’s flights from Trail to Kelowna have been suspended. The last flight to the Okanagan-area city will leave the Trail Regional Airport on May 15. Vice President of Commercial Services for the airline, Spencer Smith, says the suspension in service is because the flights were nowhere near as full as they needed to be to sustain the frequent flights as planned. “At the end of the day, we were flying around with less than 20 per cent load factor,” he said. “It varies, but at the end of this past month, we were operating at less than 20 per cent and only generating half of the revenue that we needed to justify keeping the plane in the air.”
The flight schedule wasn’t intended to be temporary when it started at the beginning of the New Year, and Smith says the airline expects lower numbers at the outset of a new service, but hopes to eventually see them take off. However, ridership just went south from there. “We’ve done this in other markets and we don’t expect it to be successful right off the top,” he said after the suspension announcement. “It needs some time, but we certainly expect within that startup phase, we would see some gradual growth and we weren’t. In fact, we were seeing some fairly significant decline.” The flight schedule didn’t pan out for a number of reasons, says Smith, including, but not limited to, the weather this past winter.
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Contractors Designing a laundry room any other area of the house, impart design elements into the room and make it a room in which you want to spend time. * First and foremost, select appliances that offer the features you need and want. Also, find appliances that fit the space you have. Front-loading appliances have become the latest must-have, but some units may be too big or expensive for your space. Those with a limited area for laundry can invest in a stackable set, in which the washer and dryer are combined into one vertical unit. For those who want to add a pop of color, select among the variety of colored washers and dryers that are turning up in store showrooms. You’re no longer limited to white, black and beige. When purchasing a home, buyers often look at the kitchen space and how many bedrooms there are, while largely ignoring other rooms, including the laundry room. Oftentimes, the washer and dryer are relegated to a dark corner of the basement or garage, and homeowners simply accept their laundry lot.
* Consider cabinetry in your laundry space. Cabinets and drawers are not just for the kitchen. They can hide cleaning products, detergent, dryer sheets and so much more. Fill drawers with stain-removal sticks and items to mend clothes that may be missing a button or have a small hole that needs tending.
More and more manufacturers now produce washers and dryers that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. As a result, homeowners and renters need not feel they have to hide laundry rooms like they did in the past. Having the laundry nearby the family action -- and paying attention to laundry room design -- can make the work of keeping clothes tidy that much easier.
* A laundry area also can be much more than just a place to wash and fold clothes. Many people like to turn this spot into a multipurpose zone. By including some shelving and a refrigerator in the laundry room, you can create a food-storage pantry. A large countertop normally used to fold clothes can also double as a gift-wrapping station. Think about merging a laundry room with a craft room where sewing or scrapbooking can take place.
Many designers would agree that you need not sacrifice style for function in a laundry room. As with
* Remember to leave room for the soiled clothing.
Raising hamper bins off of the floor to be suspended from a rod above the washer frees up valuable floor space. Otherwise, keep the hamper behind a curtain or tucked into a cabinet to ensure the laundry room always looks neat, even when you haven’t yet gotten to the newest pile of dirty clothes.
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* Don’t be afraid of adding color and artwork to the laundry space. In fact, embrace it. Here’s an out-ofthe-way area of the home where you can explore your creativity and have a little fun. Try an eyeopening color, such as apple green or bright yellow to add a sunny disposition to the room. * You don’t have to spend a fortune on a laundry room re-do. Shop in salvage stores or antique shops for custom pieces to add character to the space. You can probably find cabinetry or shelving for a fraction of the cost of new items, and these older items may add more character to the space.
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* Save space by installing a counter just above the dryer so you will have a place to fold and stack clothing. * The bulk of dirty clothes will be generated in the bedrooms and bathroom of the house. But who wants to carry clothes down to a laundry area on a lower level? See if you can tuck a laundry room into an upstairs closet or nook to make doing laundry more practical. Although a laundry room is often an afterthought, taking time to organize and plan the space can make it both functional and inviting.
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A recent Red Mountain hotel design has city council agreeing to take a closer look at the city’s building guidelines. At Monday night’s meeting council decided to approve the building permit for a new hotel going up at the local ski hill. Several amendments had been made over the past months at the request of previous council and while some are not satisfied entirely, they believe the hotel will be a nice addition to the resort. “We have design guidelines we really hope people will follow,” said Mayor Kathy Moore, “We’re trying to keep form and character to these commercial buildings.” “The design for this building didn’t really meet those guidelines, so the last council said, ‘wait a second, you can do a little better than this, so go back and change some things.’ There wasn’t anything dramatic, just a few changes to try and make it fit in a little better.” The company in charge of designing this building then returned after making some changes and the current council approved last night. Moore said for this particular case, “It comes down to personal opinion, I don’t mind it myself, the hotel is going to be great and really nice.”
She continued, “The real impact of that discussion is, what are we going to do about situations like this in the future?” Nothing is going to be done this time around because it’s far too late in the process, but Moore said being pro-active and making a stand before things get far along is the key to keeping Rossland’s design consistent and attractive to all. “We’re not going to put a stick in the whole works, but going forward we’re thinking, how can we get people that want to come and invest in our community and kind of buy into the vision that we have for the community to do so?” “At the same time,” Moore said, “we don’t want to be some cookie cutter, everyone looks like an alpine chalet. That’s not what we’re trying to do.” The Mayor mentioned that there’s an interesting balance between those things and she thinks what needs to happen is for council to take a closer look at their own guidelines and ask themselves if they in fact, believe in them. “If we don’t, how do we change them and if we do, how do we make sure people who come in actually buy into them?,” she asked. “It needs to start earlier, not when the design is done. We don’t want to be hard on developers but on the same token we don’t want to sell out what we consider to be a suitable aesthetic for Rossland.”
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Earlier this year, in March, Rossland Summit School (RSS) teacher, Bridget O’Malley and her grade 4/5 class put on a fundraiser performance of the classic Dr. Seuss tale, the Lorax. The performance was to raise money for the North Jubilee Wetland Reclamation Project and altogether the students raised $878. With the theme of the book being about stewardship and caring for the environment, O’Malley wanted the community project to reflect this message. The wetland project will convert the
field area that has been drained and treated as a regular park for over 60 years into something everyone can use more effectively, especially the critters that call these environments home. “During the wet months — like the Spring and the Fall — the area is naturally saturated so it already draws a number of species of birds and frogs to the area,” said Rossland resident and project handler Racheal Roussin. Neither party had anticipated raising as much funding as they did with the Lorax
play. “I projected we would make $150,” said O’Malley. “In my mind, I thought the kids would think $150 is a lot of money so you can imagine when we had the money after the show how excited they were. It was such a fantastic project with a great outcome and the kids are so proud.” The project should involve digging out three shallow wetland pools around knee high and 20 meters across.
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Youth week a big success Tomorrow will be the final day and event of Youth Week, ending with the variety show. Let it just be said, this whole initiative has been very refreshing. In this day and age where many lives are saturated with television, video games and general electronic distractions it is very nice to see the youth of Rossland and the surrounding areas come out and participate in so many activities. From cleaning up at the parks, to art shows, film festivals and even coming out to what was essentially an educational forum, the RED Talks, the youth of Rossland showed great proactive initiative. It’s more important than ever to have youth engaged with the community and learning new, important values as they take over the reigns on a seriously bumpy carriage ride. However, it can be said that the adults learned a lot this week as well. These kids are just as integral a part of the community as the adults with their jobs and heavy responsibilities. If we don’t show the youth of today that they are valued and even needed, then how are they to know this? As people grow older and become more exposed to the “real” world, it can be easy to forget what being a kid was like and not only that it was fun and exciting, but difficult and confusing. Hopefully this year’s Youth Week and all of it’s events have helped some of the parents and older generations become more connected with the adolescents that they share their mountain town with. A big congratulations is in order for those youth that not only participated but helped set up and organize all of these events as well.
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NDP CANDIDATE WEIGHS IN ON ALBERTA NDP VICTORY SHERI REGNIER Rossland News
We always say most Canadians are NDP supporters, they just don’t know it yet, says Richard Cannings, the New Democrat candidate for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding (SOWK). With current NDP MP Alex Atamanenko in the Netherlands to observe the country’s 70th anniversary of liberation, the Trail Times asked Cannings, who was in Trail Wednesday, for some insight about the NDP’s historic toppling of the Progressive Conservatives in Alberta’s provincial election. In the newly formed SOWK, the Okanagan region that Cannings hails from has been traditionally Conservative. Which leads to the question, could an orange wave wash through the West Kootenay and Okanagan region during October’s federal election? “I think it (Alberta’s election) bodes well for NDP across the country simply because it opens people’s minds to realize we could have an NDP government,” he said. “They told us we couldn’t win in Quebec, but we won in Quebec in the last federal election. They also told us we could never win Alberta and look what happened.”
He said the NDP is positioned better than it ever has been to form the federal government, now being the official opposition with over 100 MPs in Parliament. “Again in Alberta, the NDP were way back in third place and Albertans realized they were the best choice for their government,” noted Cannings. “And I think that’s really opened a lot of people’s eyes.” Cannings, an Okanagan based biologist and ecologist, was knocking on doors in the Silver City Wednesday afternoon and meeting the riding’s new constituents. “I am well known in the Okanagan where I grew up and have been spending a lot of time there,” he said, noting the region’s Conservative history. “But I am confident we can break through.” He mentioned his run in the provincial election when the NDP increased party votes significantly, tying with the Liberals. “If we can repeat that performance, we have a very good chance of victory in the fall in this new riding,” Cannings continued. “But that also depends on getting our vote in the West Kootenay, which is a friendly part of the riding for the NDP. That’s why I want to talk to ask many people as possible, so they can get to know me and will get out and vote come October.”
Future of route unknown • Continued from page 2 “We figured it would be a predominantly winter-time market, which is why we started it in January,” he said. “We thought starting in the winter gave us the best opportunity to get people that are less inclined to go on the roads. It was the mildest winter ever, so that worked against us. Maybe in a different winter it would have worked better.” With fledgling passenger numbers, Smith, along with Trail Mayor Mike Martin and many other community members, sat down to have a brainstorming session just a few weeks after the launch of the flight service, trying to come up with ideas to save the new flight schedule. “We did put in every effort and worked with (Pacific
Coastal) as part of creating public awareness as well as trying to get the necessary business buy in,” said Martin in a city press release about the suspension. “We also worked closely with the regional economic development office, Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) and the Kelowna International Airport on a multilevel marketing strategy to further enhance awareness and increase passenger numbers both in Trail and in Kelowna.” The marketing plan didn’t pan out, and the future of the Trail to Kelowna route is unknown at the moment. Both Smith and Martin say there may be more flights to come. Martin, along with the LCIC, hope to compile the right amount and type of data, looking at the viability of po-
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tentially upcoming flights to the Okanagan. “Through this partnership, our goal is to put together the necessary statistically-valid marketing data that will consider if the Kelowna or other routes can be supported out of Trail Regional Airport at this time,” he said. “If convenient air access to the Okanagan... can be demonstrated as part of a solid business case analysis, we will then look to pursue a service provider.” The marketing data could include information on route demands, travel time, reason for travel, transportation connections and how much passengers are willing to pay and more. Smith says Pacific Coastal could be looking into seasonal flight scheduling options. For example, offering the flights to
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Kelowna in the winter when roads are bad and recreation enthusiasts are packing up their skis. “We certainly leaving it open to the notion, that if we are able to find the right way to make it work, that maybe we can come back and try again possibly in the fall and see what happens into the winter,” he said. “Hopefully we won’t see a winter that we had this year. (With ski tourism) it just didn’t happen this year.” Those with reservations on flights from Trail to Kelowna leaving after May 15 will be giving a fill refund. Future fliers with a complimentary Trail to Kelowna certificate will now be able to apply that certificate to flights to Vancouver. For more information, visit www.pacificcoastal.com.
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Grants Awarded COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND AFFECTED AREAS PROGRAMS The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has approved 70 projects for this year’s funding allocation, which totals $379,584.18. For information on program in your area, contact: John MacLean, CAO Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 250-368-9148
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Kootenay Columbia Trails Society Monashee Institute sponsored by Kootenay Outdoor and Environmental Education Society Trail Community in Bloom sponsored by L.C.C.D.T.S. Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society Montrose Youth Action Team Society Oasis Recreational Society Rossland Child Care Society Rossland Council for Arts & Culture Rossland Fall Fair Core Group Rossland Gold Fever Follies Society Rossland Historical Museum & Archives Association Rossland Mountain Market Society Rossland Seniors Association Branch #45 Rossland Youth Action Network sponsored by Rossland Skate Park Association Rossland Society for Environmental Action Rossland Real Food sponsored by Rossland Society for Environmental Action Rossland-Trail Country Club Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11 Trail S.M.S. Cristoforo Colombo Scouts Canada - 1st Warfield Scouts Scouts Canada - Camp Tweedsmuir Society for Friends of the Trail Sk8 Park Special Olympics BC - Trail SQx Danza The RSS Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Tourism Rossland Society Trail & District Arts Council Trail Girls Softball sponsored by W.K. Minor Softball Assoc. Trail Gymnastics Society Trail Historical Society Trail Italico Recreation Society Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey Society Trail Track & Field Club Society Trail Youth Baseball/Minor Baseball Trail Youth Baseball/Minor Baseball Trail Youth Soccer Association United Way of Trail and District Visions for Small Schools Society Webster Parent Advisory Council Webster Parent Advisory Council Webster Parent Advisory Council Webster Parent Advisory Council West Kootenay Brain Injury Association West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Association West Kootenay Snow-Goers Association
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$5,900.00 $5,179.93 $5,000.00 $9,600.00 $16,452.00 $2,500.00 $12,086.00 $2,500.00 $10,470.00 $671.00 $20,000.00 $2,668.00 $1,500.00 $4,000.00 $1,675.00 $5,379.00 $8,314.00 $2,535.00 $1,636.00 $6,893.00 $10,500.00 $2,000.00
Cat Communal Upgrades and Satellite Adoption Area Public Presence and Archival Storage Fruitvale Memorial Hall Landscaping Age Friendly 2015 B.V. Manor Bathroom Upgrades Replace rear tracks on Tucker Sno-Cat (1975) New Snowcat Red Cross HELP Depot Medical Equipment Loans for Community Inclusion Centre iRide Schools Initiative Trail Parks & Recreation Squash Court(s) Construction FAN conversation Cafes for Parents of the Lower Columbia Hall Sound System Red Roofs Duathlon Volunteer Facilitator Training Greater Trail Hospice Society Volunteer Training Concerts in Care Skool-Aid 2015 Youth Extravaganza & Horse Show 2015 Karate Competitions in B.V./Rossland/Trail Kiwanis/Beaver Creek Park Upgrades Accessible Spay-Neuter and Vet Care for Pets of Low Income Families Urology Campaign Office/Archives Upgrades Tools for Volunteers
$28,270.22 $2,043.00 $1,271.00 $564.00 $1,196.00
Wildlife Dangerous Tree Certification Monashee Institute Programs Rossland Avenue Community Food Bank Garden Greater Trail On-Site Gardening Workshop Montrose Community Garden Parking lot, road access & playground upgrade Golden Bear Playground Reconstruction Lease of Sculpture 'Sphere of Influence' Rossland Fall Fair 2015 2015 Gold Fever Follies Rossland Museum Upgrades with Rotary Interact Building a Self-Sustainable Farmer's Market Furniture Replacement Youth Action Network Space The Smaller, Greener House Design Workshop Rossland Community Garden Improvement - Tools and Storage Birchbank Golf Sprinkler Upgrade Legion Hall Improvements Colombo Lodge Cultural Committee Strategic Planning Equipment First Aid/Water Tank Replacement & Secure Storage Urban All-Wheel Skate Park Special Olympics Winter Sports Festival Interactive Dance Awareness Programming in Public Schools East Side of Jubilee Field Greening Community Events Sign Electronic Message Board Replacement Softball Coaching & Umpire Programs Readying for the Future Trail City Archives Workstation Upgrade Trail Bocce Facility Equipment Upgrades Track & Field Equipment Upgrade Field Upgrades - Andy Bilesky Park Field Upgrades - Butler Park Sunningdale Field Fence Storm the Stairs Server for Seven Summits Centre for Learning Growing Pride - School & Community Garden Building Pride - Playground Improvement Popcorn Maker Ski Days 2016 Trail B.I.G. House West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Expansion Snow-Cat garage and storage shed
$5,250.00 $1,062.00 $10,000.00 $1,500.00 $4,000.00 $2,834.00 $2,821.00 $6,336.00 $2,278.00 $1,216.00 $1,867.00 $2,562.00 $754.00 $564.00 $11,286.00 $3,000.00 $1,500.00 $4,500.00 $5,671.00 $26,000.00 $2,964.00 $1,300.00 $3,375.00 $3,423.00 $11,781.13 $1,000.00 $3,907.00 $3,500.00 $1,500.00 $9,000.00 $14,486.00 $4,900.00 $6,500.00 $1,500.00 $5,514.00 $1,460.00 $4,500.00 $12,500.00 $750.00 $500.00 $6,650.00 $5,179.00 $7,590.90
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Hunter is a 6 year This weeks pet of the old Border Collie week is a beautiful Rottweiler mix that girl named Issis. She was surrendered to is a three year old the Trail Regional Siamese cross. This BCSPCA April 29th beautiful cat would 2015 because his be ideal for a senior owner could no or a quiet person. longer care for Issis was brought him. Hunter is to the shelter after a great family her owner passed dog that is great away and no one with both kids could look after and adults. He her. She is a is good with quiet, clean, other dogs very sweet Hunte and in fact girl. When r came in with you first his companion Blake. meet Issis she plays Hunter is gentle and playful and loves shy, but give her some time and she tug-a-war. Hunter needs little training and walks great will show you her true colors. Issis would do best on leash. Hunter is a little scared of thunder storms so should be in a home without dogs, children, or a lot going on. Issis would love indoors during a storm so he doesn’t run off. All Hunter wants is a warm bed to lie in all day long, or a spot on the couch beside you. to go to a forever home with his buddy Blake. They may be large Over all Issis is very laid back and does not need a lot of attention all dogs but they make a great team and are both easy going. If you the time. She is a very independent girl just looking for a warm home. have room for these two incredible dog please call the If this beautiful lady sounds like the right cat for you, please Trail BCSPCA. 250-368-5910 trail@bcspca.bc.ca come down to the shelter to meet her.
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In addition to adding pathways and public access points, the wetland creation will allow surrounding areas to maintain their levels of dryness, thus reducing the maintenance workload on the city. “This project will cre-
ate a safer more natural environment for the animals that live there,” Roussin said. “One thing in particular I believe the neighbours of the park will be thrilled about is we’re providing a water management solution to a park that has struggled with aesthetics and
drainage for a really long time.” The ground is quite wet most of the year with pools of water standing at about an inch or two in depth. Due to the land being saturated for a large portion of the year, the city is not able to mow the grass which detracts from the
overall look. Current drainage systems are not equipped to deal with this and so instead of trying to remedy this situation, the wetland project makes things easier by going with the flow. Not only will the project have great impacts on the ecology of the area, but Roussin said the schools are very excited to see this initiative be completed as the wetlands present a great opportunity for educational opportunities. The students will then have access to a nearby outdoor classroom which they can attend regularly. “We have plans to construct the wetland ponds during the dryest season, which is typically the end of September, so our fingers are crossed,” Roussin continued. “The construction of the ponds will take three days. It will be an intensive three days. We have experts coming in and excavators to dig the ponds. After these three days, there will
be around two weeks of planting and that’s when we’re going to use all those wonderful Lorax funds to plant the wetlands. During that time we’re going to be engaging with all members of the community and school groups for anyone who wants to come out and get their hands in the soil.” Additionally, a walkover bridge is planned for the ponds but some hiccups have prevented any solid plans from forming. Roussin said, “We’re hoping to have some high and dry walking trails within the wetland area and have these small wetland pools interspersed without.” During that time we’re going to be engaging with all members of the community and school groups for anyone who wants to come out and get their hands in the soil. Overall, Roussin said they are looking at planting close to 2000 grasses and 800 shrubs.
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Rossland cleans house at U19 Film Festival Caelum Scott takes home People’s Choice CHRIS STEDILE Rossland News
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) proudly presented the eighth annual West Kootenay U19 Film Festival to an enthusiastic crowd that packed the Miners Hall Saturday night. Short films were submitted from youth located all through the West Kootenays, from Rossland to New Denver to Nelson. The five categories for submissions were: action/adventure, drama, non-fiction/documentary, comedy and sports. All categories had three films excluding non-fiction/documentary which received only two. “I love these festivals by the younger crowd,” said one viewer, “it may be made by kids but it can certainly be enjoyed by all ages.” After all the films had been presented, the five judges — Shane Hainsworth, Arlo Stevens, Justine Kelsie, Larry Doell and Joost Winckers — took time to tally their scores and decide a winner. In the meantime several films not entered in the competition, were shown. The Old Firehall was a crowd favourite, showcasing the historic building itself and how enchanting and cozy one night of show, drink and dance can be. Luck, created during the action film workshop put on by RCAC and the Youth Action Network (YAN) followed the adventure of a young girl with her eyes glued to her cellphone. Chaos and pandemonium ensue in the streets of Rossland but she’s too busy texting
to notice. Good thing luck was on her side. Finally, the film LGBTQ was shown to the audience. Created by Brogan Pastro, Connor Dunham and many residents of Rossland, the film was put together to show support for people with diverse sexual orientations in the Rossland community. Rossland’s youth put on quite the show and once the scores were tallied, it was announced that Rosslanders took first place in every category. “I’m the Paula Abdul of the night,” judge Kelsie laughed, “everyone gets a ten, everything was so great.” The winner of the action category was Caelum Scott with his video Tug Tug Tug, based on the horror story of the same name. James Klemmensen was awarded first place in both documentary and drama for Commune[ity] and Frayed, respectively. Everything that Happened in 2014 by Liam Barnes won grand prize in the Sports category. The description reads, “From the creators of every local free-running video ever made comes a wonderful burrito of excitement and drama. The title is slightly misleading and should read Everything that Ended Up on Liam’s Hard Drive After Eighteen Months of Inactivity.” Last but certainly not least, Scott made his second appearance on stage to receive two more awards for his comedy film, The Package. First place in the Comedy category and People’s Choice were given to the young man who said he was “at a loss for words.”
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Monday, May 25, 6 pm. YOUTH WEEK VARIETY SHOW May 7, 7 pm @ the RSS Auditorium The Youth Week Variety Show showcases the talents of Rossland Youth. Tickets at the door - $5 adults, $3 youth, kids under 4 FREE! Presented by the RSS Drama Department. COMMUNITY GARDEN SPRING WORK PARTIES Sundays May 24 (9 am–noon) Thursdays: May 7 & 28 (5–7 pm) Come and get your fingers in the soil and learn about gardening at these casual community garden parties. Spring tasks include weeding, tidying and garden planning. Info about the Community Garden can be found at Rossland REAL Food’s website: www. rosslandfood.com. Garden contact: Kathleen Hill (250-231-9502).
SLURPS AND BURPS FEEDING GROUP Tuesdays Apr 14 to Nov 3, 11:30 am to 1 pm. Family Obstetrics Clinic, 4th Floor Maternity, KBRH Trail. Share your experiences with your peers in an informative place for breastfeeding and bottle support. Whether you are an expectant mom, brand new mom, or a more seasoned mom, we welcome you!
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chainsaw safety course for Rossland Range Recreation site volunteers. YOUTH ACTION NETWORK GRANTS The Youth Action Network will provide grants to youth 12-18 years old to assist them in personal development. These grants can be used to pay or help pay for certifications required for employment or personal development opportunities. You can apply for up to $200 in the calendar year (January 1-December 31, 2015). The grant selection committee may ask you to support your application with more details. Applications are now being accepted at www.goo.gl/forms/VG5yKfQcNN. There is a limited amount of grant money available. Applications will be processed as they are received until the grant fund is expended.
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THE CHURCH OF DIRT Mondays, 5:30 p.m. @ the Centennial Trail-head parking lot. Trailbuilding begins May 4. Come out and get dirty, meet great folks young and old, and add to our fantastic trail system. Reminders, updates, and location changes will be posted on Bhubble before each build night. No experience needed. COMMUNITY JAM AT THE OLD FIREHALL Every Thursday until Oct 8, 6-9 pm @ the Old Fire Hall Ron Halliday hosts an acoustic, play together, music night in this historic and beautiful room.
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Juno award winning singer/songwriter Bill Bourne is making a couple of stops in the Kootenay area, including one at the Old Fire Hall in Rossland. Accompanying him is local artist and friend, Alan Kirk. Kirk is an artist based in Nelson who enjoys doing all the “Kootenay kind of stuff ” including mountain biking, hiking and playing in his local band, Lift. The duo will be performing Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m.. Kirk has been on a few mini tours with Bourne and said he is definitely quite the character. “His music? It’s hard to explain really, it’s edgy with blues inspiration and even some African rootsy sounds going on,” Kirk said. He describes his musical counterpart as a real down to earth per-
son with “his own thing going on.” “He’s the real deal and lives for music. Bill is also a bit of a storyteller so we’ll see how long his set goes for.” The local artist, known more for his upbeat, folk/rock style, explained his love for the Old Fire Hall and desire to play in Rossland. “We play the Koots quite a bit,” Kirk said, “but I’ve always wanted to play in Rossland, particularly the Old Hall. It’s a cool town and I think we need to keep attendance up for places like the fire hall.” Kirk said the show is just about having some fun. It will be a sit down concert with mostly all original tunes. “The music will speak for itself and I know people will enjoy it.” Tickets can be picked up at the venue a half hour before show time.
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Support for people in Nepal Chris Stedile Rossland News
For the second year and in partnership with Youth Week 2015, the Seven Summits Centre for Learning hosted RED Talks at the Miners Hall. Doors opened at 6:30 p.m. with the main event getting underway by 7 p.m.. The turnout was around 40-50 people, which considering all the other events going on that evening, was impressive. The evening of community, inspiration and entertainment brought together many locals to speak on pertinent subjects that would hopefully shape the minds of youth in attendance, and get them thinking in new and creative ways. “I really like it when the older people speak on bigger matters with us. We’re kids and we don’t know everything but this makes me feel like I’m included in what they do and the decisions in this town” said one open-minded youth at the talks. In the end, the RED Talks were not only a platform for local speakers — such as councillor Andrew Zwicker who spoke on sustainability and fu-
ture preparation — but a fundraiser for the school itself. Close to $600 was raised and much of that will go into funding and resources for Seven Summits but mentor Jonny Coleshill said the money has another destination as well. “We have one person from around here that has been very important to the success of this school and she has connections with Nepal and the earthquake there,” he said. If everything goes as planned, a portion of the funds raised will go to support those affected by the quake earlier this year. Coleshill felt the talks went very well, “All the speakers were of such great quality and passion for what they were speaking about.” Overall, the talks are intended to impart a message with the youth of today, in regards to preparing for the future and thinking in their own ways. “It’s kind of my schtick when I teach the kids. They’re going to be the next generation to take control and there are many important things they need to learn for the future.”
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It can cost nearly $150 for a Grade 7 student to buy all the supplies they need to be successful in school, and some families can’t afford the expense. Enter Skool-Aid — a charitable program that helps students buy their school supplies when their parents can’t spare the extra money. The program is currently accepting donations to supply students for the 2015-2016 school year. Louise McEwan, a volunteer with the organization, says the costs for school supplies are steadily on the rise, and Skool-Aid does what it can to help. “The average cost for a Grade 1 student, if they come into Hall’s Basics and get everything at retail price, would be over $77,” she said. “For Grade 7, it can be over $140. There are new items that add to the cost as well. Some classes are required to buy USB sticks, or earbud headphones — things they didn’t need a few years ago.” One of the main goals of the year-round fundraiser is to help underprivileged students start school on equal footing with their peers. “The program does more than give students the supplies,” said McEwan. “The feedback that we have been getting is that it really helps the kids feel included. They start out the school year with what their peers have and that does a lot to boost their self esteem, confidence, and we hope, make them excited about learning. We believe that education can lift people out of poverty.” Skool-Aid outfitted 167 students from Rossland through to Fruitvale for the 2015-2014 school year, but McEwan says there are always a couple more that need it. “We get pretty good coverage with referrals from schools, parents, and the Family and Individual Resource Centre (FAIR) and more,” she said. “I am sure there are always going to be kids who needs this help, but fall through the cracks. “We are just trying to do our best.” The help also allows parents to spend the money elsewhere, on things like shoes and clothes for fastgrowing students. For the month of April, the program has been raising awareness for fundraising needs with a window display at Hall’s Basics, the local business that supports Skool-Aid. “I can’t say enough about Hall’s Basics,” said McEwan. “Their basement turns into an assembly line of
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school supplies. They are so fantastic. We do the fundraising, but Hall’s does the packaging and the delivery to the schools. Because of them, our costs are 30 to 35 per cent below retail.” One unique aspect of the Skool-Aid program is the lack of operating costs. All the fundraising is done by volunteers, and McEwan says every dollar raised goes to the supplies. “The money goes directly to the students, which I think is wonderful,” she said. “I would say every penny in donations goes to the kids.” For more information, or to donate to Skool-Aid, contact McEwan at louisemcewan@shaw.ca.
Louise McEwan poses with the Skool-Aid window display at Hall’s Basics recently. The charity helps students and families who can’t afford school supplies. The goal is to give all students a good start to the school year. Donations are always welcomed. Photo Liz Bevan
“Investing My Way” Gerry LaRouche, a local author and investor, has published a book titled "Investing My Way - Become a Do-It-Yourself Investor and Save Thousands of Dollars in Fees".The book is available for sale at Crockett Books, Waneta Mall. It will also be available soon through Indigo. See website: “www.investingmyway.ca” Many books and articles have been published by the investment industry but few books are written by investors. Gerry and his wife Mary Ann have resided in the community of Rivervale for over 30 years. Gerry is an engineer who retired from Teck Resources 15 years ago. During his retirement, he completed financial courses and intensively studied the world of investing. As defined-benefit pension plans are increasingly being replaced by defined-contribution plans, more pensioners will need to manage their hard-earned savings or have an advisor do it for them, at a fee of course. Regardless which route you prefer, this book will surely increase your financial literacy, a very important asset if you will heavily rely on your investments during your retirement years. No one cares more about your money than you do. Gerry says “you don't have to become a financial expert to manage your investments. It's not rocket science”. If you lack the confidence and prefer to continue working with an advisor, the book will show you how to pick one. For a quick review of the book, go to website: www.investingmyway.ca. A book signing session will be held at the New Edition Cafe Books , 2063 Washington St, Rossland on May 9, 2015 between the hours of noon to 4pm.
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Rossland’s Skatepark Association hosted a youth skate jam this past Saturday. Admission by donation and open to all, the Rossland curling rink was filled with ramps, pipes and mentors to teach the finer aspects of skateboarding. The event was well attended, bringing in a variety of ages and a mix of both girls and boys. This was just one event geared towards the younger generations for Youth Week 2015. Photos by Chris Stedile
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The Grade 7 and 8 RSS students lent a hand to the Golden City Lions Club to clean up the Lions Community Campground in preparation for the opening of the camping season. Chaperoned by teachers Bernie Hofmann and Bryar Wood, the group of 50 students teamed up last Wednesday to show they care about our community.
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