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The date for the next federal election hasn’t changed, but Canadian voters are now in the longest election campaign in recent history. Sunday marked the beginning of the 2015 federal election campaign, 11 weeks ahead of the scheduled election date of Oct. 19. “Eleven weeks is a long time for people to listen to the campaigning and to see the signage littering the countryside,” said South Okanagan West Kootenay Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk. “I think it is going to be wearisome for the public, but at the same time, I am excited to be kicking off the campaign locally.” The new riding sees Castlegar, Greater Trail, the Slocan Valley and the Boundary join Oliver, Osoyoos, and Penticton in the new riding. With incumbent Conservative MP Dan Albas choosing to run in the new Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding, and Alex Atamanenko, NDP incumbent for the former BC Southern Interior riding
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retiring, the field was left open. The three current challengers for the riding are Denesiuk, Marshall Neufeld for the Conservatives, Richard Cannings for the NDP and Brian Gray as an independent. The Green Party have yet to name a candidate, but say they plan to field one. Cannings said he expects the riding will see a hard fought race between the Conservatives and the NDP. “It gives us a riding where we have a real chance of winning. We think we have a very good chance of defeating the conservatives here,” said Cannings. Neufeld, who was selected as the Conservative candidate in 2014, has been campaigning for some time. “I have been door-knocking for a couple of months now,” said Neufeld, adding that he doesn’t expect the lengthy election period to affect his plans, though he admits it will be a hard battle for the Conservatives to take the new riding. “It is certainly going to be a tighter race. I believe it is going to be a tight race between the leadership being offered by Stephen Harper and the economic and foreign affairs policies of Thomas Mulcair.”
Political pundits atthreehundredeight.com have South Okanagan West Kootenay heavily slanted to the NDP, projected to win 47.5 per cent of the vote. The Conservatives are projected at 29.4 per cent, and Liberals at 13.2. “If we had a NDP government under Tom Mulcair, just think of the changes that would happen,” said Cannings, pointing to policies like affordable child care and increased corporate income taxes. “The Conservatives have tried to paint themselves as good fiscal managers, but they have run seven consecutive deficits. “The economy is faltering as the American economy is revving up to the south. It is really time for change.” Denesiuk said the Liberal platform is geared towards change. “Substantive change is what we need, is what I am hearing, and that is exactly what our plan is going to do,” she said. “Conservatives have the worst economic record since the 1930s. Our economy is in a dismal state and we have to get back on track.”
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The West Kootenay Kennel Club is hosting their 41st annual All Breed Championship Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Obedience trials. The show will be held at the Castlegar Community Church field (the old Kinnaird Middle School) in Castlegar, BC on August 14th, 15th & 16th, 2014. Four All Breed shows will start Friday August 14th running through to Sunday August 16th. There will be 2 shows Friday, the first starting at 9:00 am, the second starting at 1:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday there will be one show per day starting at 9:00 am. Four Obedience and four Rally Obedience trials will be held Saturday and Sunday starting at 9:00 am. Saturday following Best In Show will Scent Hurdling competition. Saturday evening will be our famous “bring your own meat” BBQ. Many raffle prizes and silent auction items will be offered throughout the shows and will be given out at the BBQ. The public is invited to come out and watch the dogs working. There is no charge for spectators. The Lions Club concession will be open all weekend. Please leave your pets home where they will be comfortable from the heat. Only dogs entered in the shows will be allowed on show grounds. For more information please contact Shirley Hubel at 250-365-7038 or
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City staff will be developing a Strategic Community Energy and Emissions Plan (SCEEP). At its public meeting Tuesday, August 4, council was told the project will be done in partnership with the Community Energy Association. Fortis BC and Columbia Basin Trust will be assisting with funding. The plan will identify community electricity and greenhouse gas reductions. Participating in the program will support the city in moving towards its BC Climate Action Charter commitments, complying with key Official Community Plan policy statements and reducing energy costs. The plan will be completed between September 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016. Community Gardens Council has decided to extend their licensing agreement with the Kootenay Food Strategy Association. The three-year extension will enable the group to continue managing the Community Gardens located in Millennium Park. The group has been operating the gardens for a number of years and has seen growth in the program this year. The Community Gardens are part of the master plan for Millennium Park and will remain to compliment future growth in the park. Intersection design contract A $69,844 contract was awarded to Pennco Engineering Ltd. for the intersection design at the proposed access for the
airport/weigh scales land off Highway 3. The city received five RFP submissions and Pennco Engineering was the lowest qualified bidder. The local firm is based in the West Kootenay Region and has completed projects of a similar nature in neighbouring municipalities. “This was a direction that was prioritized by council. To proceed with any of the works that we will do on city land adjacent to the airport and weigh scales, this is where we start; we start with traffic assessment... this is the first key to the puzzle,” said councillor Kevin Chernoff. The city has already reached an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation regarding the location of the future intersection. The detailed intersection design is the next step in attracting commercial development to the area. The project expenses are included in Castlegar’s 2015 budget. Pennco engineering will be providing the preliminary work necessary including engineering design, drawings and cost estimates. These will be submitted to the City of Castlegar and the Ministry of Transportation. They then will prepare detailed construction ready design drawings, detailed cost estimates and tender ready documents to be submitted for final approvals. Camas Conservation Following up on a previous recommendation from the Kootenay Camas Project, council is moving ahead with designating some areas in Millennium Park for Camas conservation.
Shelly Stetsko donated a WEE Free Library for installation at Millennium Park. Camas is a bulb plant that has significant historical and cultural importance to indigenous people of the area. The area covers just over one acre of land and includes grassed and treed areas as well as several informal walking trails. Camas bulbs disturbed by future development in the park will be relocated to the conservation area. Community improvements A decision has been reached as to which projects will be part of the 2015 Community Enhancement program and budget. These projects include a Canadian flag for the Castlegar interchange, Industrial Park entrance signs and landscape improvements, new signage for parks, city attractions and welcome signage. Rebels Sponsorship Council approved a motion to purchase a “silver” sponsorship package in support of the Castlegar Rebels Hockey Society for the 2015/16 hockey season. The $800 expense will be allocated from the advertising budget. The package includes 30 tickets, which will be distributed to youth in the community. The city will also get a wall board sign, a half page
program advertisement, web broadcast, a logo on the website and a PA announcement nightly.
Praise for youth Councillor Chernoff had high praise for the talented Castlegar youth artists that painted the installation found on the south end of Columbia Ave. “I want to highlight the art the youth did on the fence behind Arrow Building Supplies on Columbia Ave,” said Chernoff. “The youth did a fantastic job on creating something and took what looked terribly bad and made it something that looks terribly good.”
WEE Library for Millennium Park Resident Shelley Stetsko has built and donated a WEE (Welcome, Enjoy, Engage) Free Library for Millennium Park. The small birdhouse style structure will host a supply of free books that visitors are welcome to either borrow or keep. The supply is replenished by donations of fresh books and returns of borrowed books. The idea of miniature free libraries has spread to communities around the world. Stetsko’s first library can be found at 206 4th Ave. You can expect to see the library installed in the next few weeks.
Correction In the August 6 edition of the Castlegar News geocaching was incorrectly reported to have started in 2010, when it in fact started in 2000. It was also incorrectly reported that Carol and Ed Breakwell started geocaching in 2012 and had
found 4,800 caches, but they have in fact been geocaching since 2002 and have found 48,000 caches. And Ponderay, Idaho was incorrectly identified as a spot the Breakwells went on a GeoTour. It was in fact Pend Oreille, Wash.
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Exchange students from our sister city of Embetsu, Japan arrived in Castlegar last Thursday. Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff spent some time with students as part of the exchange. Photos by Betsy Kline
Japanese exchange students visit Betsy Kline Castlegar News
Exchange students from our sister city of Embetsu, Japan arrived in Castlegar last Thursday. The group of five students and two sponsors spent a busy week touring Castlegar and the surrounding area. The group received a guided tour of City Hall including a tour of the environmentally friendly geothermal heating and cooling system and a chat with Mayor Chernoff followed by taking turns sitting behind the mayor’s desk. Tours of the fire hall, RCMP offices and Sculpturewalk were followed by swimming at the Millennium Ponds on Friday. The group even got to take in an overnight camping trip at Syringa Creek Provincial Park which included
beach activities, swimming, kayaking, tubing, a pinata and a scavenger hunt. The group left Tuesday to fly to Calgary followed by two days in Banff, Alberta. Embetsu is located on the northern tip of the island Hokkaido and has a population of 4,000. Its main industries are fishing and agriculture. The program is in its 18th year and involves a student exchange with visits alternating between Castlegar and Embetsu every other year. The goal is to reinforce the relationship of goodwill and understanding between the young people of the two cities. The student exchange is facilitated by a grant from the Shikano Fund, provided by a Japanese businessman born in Embetsu. For more information on the program or to see photos of the visit you can go to www.castlegarembetsu.com.
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Columbia Basin Trust has anThe $450,000 will be combined residents, we would like to thank nounced a $450,000 grant to sup- with the city’s previously budgeted Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and port the City of Castlegar’s Millen- $125,000 for the off-leash dog park Central Kootenay Regional District nium Park Phase 2 Project. and an additional $125,000 from Area Directors Andy Davidoff and The Phase 2 Project includes: the Castlegar and Area Regional Rick Smith for their support for �������������������������� ��������������������������������������� off-leash dog park; active recre- District Recreation Commission this project. We believe strongly ation court area including two for a total of $700,000 for the park’s in cooperative partnerships with beach volley ball courts; tennis/ Phase 2 projects. our adjacent regional directors. pickle ball court; improved access, “We are very excited to move We expect to begin these projects parking and drop off areas that will forward with these additional this year with completion in 2016. service the off-leash dog park, bike projects for Millennium Park,” The Phase 2 Park projects will be skills park and habitat compensa- said Mayor Lawrence Chernoff. a great addition to our regionally tion area (secondary beach). “On behalf of council and area oriented Millennium Park.”
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Neufeld describes himself as bringing both political and business experience, if elected. “I have been in politics for 15 years now, starting off as a volunteering for Stockwell Day during his leadership race and having worked for 2.5 years as his parliamentary assistant in Ottawa. I understand well the duties and responsibilities of an MP,” he said. “I feel I am well positioned to be a strong voice advocating for the riding.” Like Neufeld, Cannings has never been elected,
though he has run for office for the NDP provincially. A noted author, he said his professional background as a biologist and ecologist set him apart. “I think it would be really important to have more of a scientific voice in parliament,” said Cannings, adding that the Conservative government has been muzzling scientists for far too long as well as damaging laws protecting the environment. “I think we need to hear the voice of reason in our government.” Denesiuk, a former school board chair, said
between $100 and $150. The new fines are as follows: burn prohibited material $500, Start a fire without a permit $300, burn during a prohibited period $300, burn without a competent adult in charge $300, burn without adequate fire fighting equipment $300, nuisance fire $300 and out of control/dangerous fire $500.
that serving on the boards of many advocacy groups has given her wide political experience. “I know what it takes to represent people with a strong voice. I’ve done it at the provincial level, I have done it at the local level and I have done it at the national level,” she said. “This is a very diverse riding, with more than 40 communities. We need to bring the riding together and I am good at that.” Independent candidate Brian Gray could not be reached for comment, but in his campaign literature he said he chose
to run to “offer Canadians an alternative to the bankrupt and dying City of London/Wall Street Banking Empire and the desperate British/US/ NATO axis’ unjustified and unwarranted war drive against Russia and China.” “The underlying issue and critical imperative of my policy platform is for Canada to align with the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) nations and to join the Chinese-initiated the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank,” wrote Gray.
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Due to many complaints and frequent disregard of dog leash rules at the Millennium Park and especially the Ponds area, council has decided to increase fines for off leash animals at all city parks to $100. Planning and Development Committee member Councillor Kevin Chernoff explained. “This gives us a little more bite to our bark, or vice versa, pardon the pun,” he said. New signs reminding dog owners that even dogs on leashes are not allowed in the Millennium Ponds area will also
be installed soon. No pets are allowed on the pond side of the paved walkway, this includes the grass area, sands and the pond itself. “This came up because people are letting their dogs loose on the sand and in the ponds, so it came to council that we need to do something about it,” said Councillor HeatonSherstobitoff. Fines for breaking the open air burning bylaws are also being increased. These fines have not been increased since 2000 and the new amounts will bring them more in line with provincial standards. The increases are significant and council hopes this will influence
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New ferries planed for Harrop, Glade Nelson Star Staff New cable ferries across the Kootenay River at Harrop and Glade are expected to be in service by the end of 2018. The Ministry of Transportation has issued a request for quotes from potential bidders. “The replacement ferries for will be able to take more vehicles than the existing ferries, with capacity increased to handle commercial vehicles at fully highway loads,” the ministry said. Presently the Glade ferry has a capacity of eight vehicles but the new one would handle nine. The Harrop ferry currently handles 18 vehicles but the new vessel will be able to carry 24. Both ferries take about five minutes to cross. The Harrop ferry operates on demand 24 hours a day while the Glade ferry only takes a break between 2:20 and 5 a.m. Both are operated by Western Pacific Marine under government contracts. Also set for replacement are the Arrow Park ferry on Upper Arrow Lake and the Adams Lake ferry. The request for quotes is expected to be open for about five weeks. Up to three respondents will be shortlisted for the second stage, a request for proposals. Work on the first new vessel is expected to begin
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Water meter update and contract extension Betsy Kline Castlegar News
Installation of water meters is still ongoing throughout Castlegar. The city hopes to have meters installed in all homes this year so that a new metered water rate structure can be put into place. To date 2,301 meters have been installed with 213 remaining. A large number of the remaining installations are those that have been deemed the most difficult to install. City council made a decision to extend the original three-year contract with Corix Utilities another year in order to see the project finished. Councillor Bruno Tas-
sone voted against the measure. “The reason that I opposed it was that I thought it should have gone to tender and not just be handed out,” he said. “Maybe a community business person may have wanted to bid on it,” he explained. Some costs have been higher than the original estimates which date back to 2011. Primarily the original estimate of meters that would need to be installed in outdoor pits was put at 180. The actual number is closer to 450. Outdoor pit installations are more than double the cost of indoor installations due to the increased time they take to complete. The original contract
was valued at $1,190,000. The extension sets rates for indoor installations at the 2013 level of $584 per install. The rate for outdoor installs has been increased from $972 to $1298 per install. The rationale for the increase is that the original pricing was from 2011 and many of the remaining outdoor installs are being found down town in older areas where conditions are more confined and costlier to dig. There are 132 residences that have either refused a meter or failed to respond to at least three attempts to contact the owner. These users will be billed a flat rate that is higher than the flat rate users with meters are be-
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Putting calcium in its place Are you taking calcium or vitamin D to keep your bones strong? If so, I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you. Let’s dispense with the bad news right away. In April 2011 nutrition researchers showed – for the third time – that women who take calcium supplements, with or without vitamin D, experience about 20% more heart attacks and strokes than women who don’t take calcium. Ugh. Millions of women take these supplements because they are proven to increase bone mineral density and lower osteoporosis and hip fracture risk. However, it seems that a portion of the added calcium that doesn’t reach our bones winds up clogging arteries, leading to heart disease. The good news is that other research has recently identified a nutrient that can safely guide
calcium into bones and teeth, where we need it, while keeping the mineral out of arteries, and even clear away pre-existing arterial calcium deposits. This is the action of vitamin K2, a long misunderstood fat-soluble vitamin that works with vitamin D to put calcium in its place. If you are concerned about bone health, vascular health or just being healthy in general, understanding vitamin K2 provides a key piece to the nutritional puzzle of many health concerns. Vitamin K2 was once abundant on our diets. Back when animals grazed on pasture foods like eggs and butter were brimming with vitamin K2. As factory farming took over and animals were gradually removed from the pasture, vitamin K2 levels plummeted and deficiency crept in. So how can you get vitamin K2 back into
your diet? In addition to grass-fed foods, certain cheeses, like Gouda and Brie, are very high in vitamin K2, as well as goose liver and a Japanese fermented soybean food called natto. If you don’t eat these foods on a regular basis, Natural Factors Vitamin K & D provides 120 mcg of vitamin K2 (as natural MK-7) and 1000 IU vitamin D in each softgel. One a day is a good health maintenance dose for adults. Check with your health care practitioner before taking vitamin K2 supplement if you are on warfarin-type blood-thinning medications.
Kate Rhéaume-Bleue is a doctor of naturopathic medicine, a writer, and an educator. A graduate and former faculty member of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Rhéaume-Bleue is an expert in natural medicine and lectures across Canada on topics related to health and wellness. She is the author of the book Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life.
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Our view
Greg Nesteroff
A bellwether is something that indicates a trend. In politics, a bellwether riding is one that perpetually elects a member of government. The best example in BC is Kamloops, which has elected government MLAs in every provincial election since 1903 with only one exception. From a federal perspective, we must be an anti-
bellwether riding. The last time we had a government MP was from 1984-88, when Progressive Conservative Bob Brisco represented Kootenay West in parliament. Brisco was also MP during Joe Clark’s short-lived minority government of 1979-80. Prior to that, you have to go back to 193035 when Conservative Billy Esling served the riding while R.B. Bennett was prime minister and 1912-21 when Kaslo’s Robert Green was an MP in the Unionist governments of Robert Borden and Arthur Meighen. So our riding has been in opposition for 83 of the last 100 years including a present streak of 27 years and counting. West Kootenay voters seem to have a knack or natural inclination to vote for the party that
doesn’t end up in power. BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko has spent all nine of his years in opposition. His predecessor, Jim Gouk, who belonged to the Reform Party, Canadian Alliance, and Conservatives from 1993-2006, likewise was always on that side of the house, as was New Democrat Lyle Kristiansen from 1980-84 and 1988-93. That said, I’ve never believed it much matters if your MP is a government member. They can be equally effective or ineffective regardless of their political stripes. To believe otherwise is to take a more cynical view of politics than I’d care to. I’m put off by candidates who encourage you to vote for them on the basis that their party will form government, which is highly presumptuous and also leads me to ask: so what? Are they implying — or bluntly telling us — a riding with a government member will benefit from pork-barrelling and furthermore that they condone it? I’m not sure I buy the argument that ridings with opposition members are ignored or abandoned when it comes to government funding, although it is certainly true that when announcements are made in an opposition-held riding, the nearest government MP is parachuted in to do it, lest the public get any notion their own MP might have had something to do with it.
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Amazing capacity to process others’ adversity A d v e r s i t y. When you hear that word what is your first thought? When I hear it many things cross my mind. If someone else is facing adversity, other than knowing the person and caring Gord Turner about them, I feel sadness for them and for the most part their adversity doesn’t directly affect me. I can offer condolences, sympathy or simply an ear to listen, or a hand to help. But at the end of the day, I can turn out the bedside light, pull the quilt snugly around me and fall asleep. That doesn’t make me insensitive it makes me human. Humans have an amazing
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Sculpture Talk
Welcome to our regular feature introducing the artists behind the sculptures in this year’s Castlegar SculptureWalk.
Heather Wall Powell River BC
The King of Spades (mild steel) Heather Wall has been sculpting with steel for only a couple of years but her imagination, skill and artistry are truly stunning. An accomplished painter and illustrator – who has also written and illustrated a children’s book called Elephant Shoes – the native Calgarian studied visual arts and painting at the Alberta College of Art and Design. She then launched her own company while displaying her paintings at numerous local galleries. Work with Parks Canada as an interpretative designer enabled her to work on displays and exhibits across northern and western Canada; a move to Powell River and welding courses through the Vancouver Island University launched her sculpting career and she hasn’t looked back. In addition to whimsical, intricate animal studies like last year’s tortoise titled Sea Swimmer, she also creates elegant, functional, one-of a kind garden gates. The King of Spades is a bit of a departure from her previous animal studies but shows her eye for detail and the ever-maturing complexity of her work. Ostensibly from a playing card but incorporating the history and symbolism of the classic 15th century French card designers, her piece is full of fine intricacies that are integral to the overall balance and symmetry she achieves. Colourful bits – the blueish features of the faces, the curving rows of cut-out spades in gold, the red brocade-like lapels with intricate dragon heads – counterbalance the pebble-stud-
ded chain mail flourish flanked by swords. As always in Wall’s pieces, there is impressively creative, clever detail enlivening the mild steel she uses as a starting point. The King of Spades showcases her undeniable talent while expanding her subject matter range. www.hwallart.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry? Sometimes I draw my inspiration from my surroundings, sometimes from nature, sometimes ideas just come from nowhere via lightening bolt. This time I had been researching blacksmithing and its history trying to get a better understanding of my chosen medium, which lead to medieval history, which lead to Kings and Queens of the middle ages. The idea of doing a sculpture of a Knight or King appealed to me so I started looking at old tapestry photos and drawings to get inspired when I came across the history of playing cards. Ideas for ‘The King of Spades’ design, material use and construction details were so overwhelming I just let them flow. The sculpture was an amazing building experience. Which artist, past or present, has had a major impact on you as a sculptor and why? There are several contemporary
artists I have admired and have impacted me with their work in illustration, graphic design, photography, advertising, typography, interactive design and interpretive design. The list is long. But as a sculptor I have no real influences yet as I have only really just started. Was there a defining time or moment in your life when you realized sculpting was something you wanted to do for a living? I have only just ‘stuck my toe in the pool of sculpture’ last year and I find myself waist deep now but I I’m not sure if it will be “what I do for a living” as I wear many creative hats including author, illustrator, painter and designer. What is the importance of the arts in today’s society? A quote from Gertrude Stein says it all. . .”Art is life is art. It absolutely is who we are and thus it is our most vital tool for seeing ourselves, understanding our pasts and manifesting our futures.” SPONSORED by
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Gregory Johnson Cumming Georgia
Blustery Day (bronze) One of the foremost bronze sculptors in the United States, Gregory Johnson has been creating marvellous, magical studies for nearly fifty years. He has continued to refine his uncanny ability to capture the innate presence of an individual or an animal in lasting bronze, even as he expands his range with semi-abstract contemporary steel sculptures. Johnson received art scholarships from both Bowling Green and Illinois State University, graduating from the latter with a Masters degree. A summer of touring European museums and galleries through an International Student program and tutelage by several mentors rounded out his skills; he has not looked back since. The list of commissions, public and private, and exhibitions, shows and permanent purchases in museums and galleries across North America is lengthy – a testament to his talent and ability in defining the essence of his subject. He brings warmth, character and animation to every one of his numerous works. Blustery Day is typical of this. A little girl bows into the breeze, holding aloft a simple whirligig. Her hair and layered skirt ruffling, head cocked to the side, she holds her toy triumphantly aloft with one hand, the other demurely behind her back. It captures the innocence and pleasure of simple things – exactly as Johnson intended – and speaks to the elements too. How
good it can feel to be out playing in the wind! Johnson hopes the implied message will resonate with our increasingly wired and housebound youth – disconnect for a bit and experience the magic and joy of unfettered play in the great outdoors. www.gregoryjohnson.biz www.ModernGJ.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry? I always look for compositions that offer something magical, yet commonplace. Blustery Day is my step- daughter Andrea as a young girl on the beach. I found her pose to be so animated and fresh. Which artist, past or present, has had a major impact on you as a sculptor and why? Three masters and their works - Michelangelo’s Pieta, Bernini’s David, and Frederick Hart’s Vietnam Soldiers - they don’t just look like those people, they are those people. Said differently, the sculpture is them. Was there a defining time or moment in your life when you realized sculpting was something you wanted to do for a living?
The power of constructing them in clay, and the freedom to animate the works even more is a wonderful freedom that painting just does not offer. As a painter, once you develop the figure on canvas, that is it- any changes are major redo’s- in the process of creating a sculpture, the twist of a head, bending of an elbow, or pointing of a finger is effortless and can add so much more. Do you always utilize the same material(s) as this year’s piece, and why is it your preferred medium? No, I work in bronze and stainless steel, both cast and fabricated. It just depends on the feeling I am trying to express. What is the importance of the arts in today’s society? It gives life color- wouldn’t the world be a boring place if we all wore the same clothes, drove the same cars and lived in the same homes? Art dictates something different. SPONSORED by
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HORSE SHOW: AUGUST 14-16 Held at the Trail Riding Grounds. Dressage, TEC, English & Western Flat, Halter. All levels of riders. Call 250-359-7097 for information. The public is welcome to view the event free admission for spectators. Concession available. CAR SEAT CHECK: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FREE Car Seat clinic at the Castlegar Firehall. The clinic is hosted by Interior Health Public Health Nurses and BCAA Child Passenger Safety Educators. Please phone the Castlegar Health Centre at 250-365-4310 to make an appointment. Spaces limited. SILENT AUCTION TO SUPPORT CASTLEGAR YOUTH SERVICES: Ends August 30 Stop by Castlegar Community Services at 1007 - 2nd St. Monday Friday 9 am - 3 pm to bid on items including reflexology treatments and a hotel restaurant package.
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MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-3656369. COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE: drop in to get free help with basic computers, reading and writing, Test preparation, and skills upgrading at the Castlegar and District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12 to 3 p.m. BILLETS: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 to 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596. GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH: Meets Sunday mornings at
ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: located at 605 Columbia Ave. Summer hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed all Stat. Holidays. Stock includes clothing, shoes, bedding, linen, books and household items. Also come check our weekly in store specials. Clean donations are accepted during working hours. SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD: meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell. COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. to 1:30 Wednesday Drop-in centre 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30 Friday Drop-in centre 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s
Church. Call 250-608-2227. ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon. More info: 250-365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA Sunday. at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-3652738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250359-7817) Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 359-7031) and Saturday at 8 p.m (Len at 250-365-7805). AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8 to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) Info: Sydney 250608-1867. TOPS GROUP MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 250-365-7956. FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250608-2254. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, oneon-one tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.
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Exchange students from Embetsu, Japan enjoyed a watermelon rolling contest with their Castlegar host families while on the beach at Syringa Creek Provincial Park. The group held an overnight camping trip at the Park on Sunday. It was just one of many stops during their stay in Castlegar. Photo by Liza Voykin
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Castlegar ArtWalk Artist Bios April Cuffy Castlegar Art Walk Editor
The 19th Annual Castlegar Art Walk is organized each year by the Castlegar Art Council and runs from June 22 until Sept. 20. Featuring local and regional artists and artisans, the self-guided art tour is hosted at
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Arts Around Castlegar Judy Smith
As part of the Columbia Basin Culture Tour last weekend, I visited three artist studios in Robson: Catherine’s Glass Studio, Sandra Donohue’s studio and Mirja Vahala’s Art Studio. While each artist offers a unique perspective and works with a different medium, I was struck by the fact that all of them spoke about the therapeutic benefits of creativity. The concept of healing the brain through focused visualization and creativity has recently gained more credibility in traditional medicine. People suffering from concussions, strokes and Alzheimer’s have notably improved by engaging the right side of the brain through creativity, music and art. Catherine’s Glass Studio Catherine White of Catherine’s Glass Studio creates fantastic hangings, plates, stained-glass windows, jewelry and knick-knacks. As well as teaching glass work to individuals and groups, she rents studio space to artists who cannot, or prefer not to, purchase their own equipment and supplies. The intense need to focus on the technique necessary to create a piece of glass work requires an almost Zen-like meditative state--from the original blue print, to cutting the glass, to piecing it together
and firing it in the kiln. In class, artists connect with each other while creating and learning a new skill, and have fun by socializing with like-minded people. “It’s like a quilting bee,” Catherine says. All the supplies are on hand to choose from. While working on their own projects, participants chat, listen to music, and support each other’s endeavours. Catherine’s friendly, relaxed manner and expertise in handling glass would make any class an enjoyable experience. Her studio is at 1091 Wildrose Rd. To visit or inquire about classes call 250-3656930. Sandra Donohue Entering Sandra Donohue’s home and studio after walking through a lovely garden path, I felt the overwhelming urge to create something. Sandra works mainly with watercolours, through which she creates uniquely detailed images with quirky titles. (The painting of sheets drying on a line is called “On Line,” and one of laundry in a basket is called “Off Line.”) As well as being a painter and teacher of art classes, she is an active member of the Selkirk Weavers and Spinners Guild. Her house is filled with paintings, supplies, a spinning wheel, a large loom, skeins of wool, baskets, dried flowers…everything that one would hope to have on hand to create a work of art. Sandra’s quick laugh, sparkling eyes and sense of humour give ample evidence to the benefits of living a creative life style. “I feel
Painting by Sandra Donohue. good when I’m working with colour and creating, be it painting or weaving, spinning, knitting or gardening...There’s something very meditative about the repetition of passing a shuttle back and forth, beating the thread in place. You can get lost in your thoughts while spinning, and the whole process seems to unwind stress.” Sandra acknowledges that art has taught her that there is a solution to every problem: broken threads or blobs of paint landing where they shouldn’t. This learned ability to find solutions to problems has helped in all other aspects of her life, except, she admits, the time when she accidentally set fire to the kitchen! Sandra Donohue’s studio/home is at 3343 Broadwater Rd. To visit, call her at 250-365-7084. Mirja Vahala Mirja Vahala’s studio is on the cool, ground floor of the luxurious Windborne Bed and Breakfast at 3900 Broadwater Rd. Mirja primarily paints with acrylics, but also provides a bright studio space for other artists who want to work on their own, make use of her mentoring service, or take a class from her. Twice a year she hosts workshops with visiting artists, which
have become increasingly popular with local artists. Doug Swinton’s workshop from April 29 to May 1, 2016 is almost booked up. Mirja acknowledges that engaging in creative artwork has a direct effect on the brain. “People become more aware of their surroundings by learning to truly see, and to draw what they see. The right, visual side of the brain is engaged.” The concept of the benefits of exercising the right side of the brain was originated in the 1960s by Dr. Betty Edwards, author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Dr. Edwards discovered that by training the right side of the brain we can learn to use both sides of the brain more effectively. Mirja Vahala will be teaching a workshop entitled “Brain Training by Learning to Draw” for five Mondays beginning November 2, 2015. To enroll, learn about other classes she offers, or book studio space you can access her website at www.MiryaVahalaArtStudio.com. To find out about these and more artists featured in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, you can visit: www.cbculturetour.com. Unfortunately the tour itself is over, since it only lasted for two days, August 8 and 9.
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Seventy years ago on August 6, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb fell on Nagasaki. Since then, no atomic bomb has been fired at an enemy target, but nine countries, including the U.S., together possess more than 15,000 nuclear weapons. Members of the Kootenay Region Branch of the United Nations Associations in Canada (KRUNA) marked the anniversary of Hiroshima with a memorial at the Mir Centre for Peace on Thursday, and called for nuclear disarmament.
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Billie-Jo Brey, a member of the Sinixt Nation, attended with her family and said a prayer for peace and unity. Brey is from the U.S. and part of her heritage is directly tied to the Downwinders who were exposed to radiation through nuclear testing. Her grandmother died from thyroid disease, and she and her mother also have thyroid disease. “I still today suffer from the different effects caused by that,” Brey said. A study released by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in October 1997 found that Iodine-131 (I-131), which is released when an atomic bomb detonates, was deposited everywhere in the U.S. as a result of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site. The NCI study also looked at the correlation between I-131 and thyroid cancer, and though it was unable to draw any concrete conclusions, it noted that “thyroid cancer increased in those populations of Belarus, Ukraine,
and Russia most affected by the Chernobyl accident.” Though the last known nuclear test took place in 1992, as of March 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice had awarded over $2 billion under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. The act offers compensation to “individuals who contracted certain illnesses following exposure to radiation as a result of the United States’ atmospheric nuclear testing program and uranium ore processing operations during the Cold War.” Alex Atamanenko, MP for B.C. Southern Interior, also attended the event, and called on the Canadian government to step up and push for nuclear disarmament. “Canada certainly needs to step up to the plate,” he said. “You know, we’ve either been abstaining from important votes, or blocking other votes, and I think it’s time to call on this country to step up and start this attack ... on the abolition of nuclear weapons.” Canada voted against a
United Nations resolution calling for urgent negotiations regarding nuclear weapons “to prohibit their possession, development, production, acquisition, testing, stockpiling, transfer and use or threat of use, and to provide for their destruction” in December 2013, but voted for a resolution to have nuclear countries speed up disarmament efforts in October 2014. But Canada also voted against two other resolutions in October 2014. Canada was one of four countries—including the United States, Micronesia, and Israel—to vote against a resolution asking Israel “not to develop, produce, test or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons, to renounce possession of nuclear weapons and to place all its unsafeguarded nuclear facilities under fullscope Agency safeguards.” And Canada voted against a resolution calling for “negotiations in order to reach agreement on an international convention prohibiting the use
Billie-Jo Brey, who can trace her ancestry to those affected by nuclear testing, said a prayer for peace at the Hiroshima Memorial on Thursday.
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or threat of use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances.” Canada’s official policy is to support the non-proliferation, reduction and elimination of nuclear weapons. Attendees at the memorial sang songs of peace in both English and Russian, and everyone who spoke was adamant that Canadians take a stand against the continued use of nuclear weapons.
Helen Plotnikoff It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected, yet peaceful passing, of Helen Plotnikoff, mother, grandmother and great grandmother on August 4, 2015 at the age of 79. Our Mom was born on May 9, 1936 in the Doukhobour Community of Glade, BC, to Jim and Mary Shlakoff. Her father died when she was only 4 years old. Her grandfather Hadiken, then became the only real father figure in her life. Her mother later remarried to Bill Moroso, and the family moved to Robson for 2 years, and then to Castlegar where she grew up and went to school. She eventually had to quit school and went to work for Eremenko’s Shoe Store. Mom married the love of her life, our dad, Peter Plotnikoff on August 25, 1956. They built their own home and were blessed with 3 daughters. Mom lived for her family, always helping in any way she could. She loved to cook and was always happiest in her garden and kitchen, making her famous Russian food that we all loved so much. We always said it was the best food in town! Her garden and flowers were always something special. Mom also had many other hobbies. She loved to sew, crochet and quilt Russian blankets. Mom was predeceased by her devoted husband Peter, in 2014. She is survived by her 3 daughters and their families. Teresa (Mike) Rogers, Sharon (Steve) Postnikoff, Patty (Randy) Morris; her grandchildren Jeffrey and Jordan Rogers, Stevie (Heather), Shawn (Michelle), Scott, Sheldon (Yulia) Postnikoff and Mariah and Clarke Morris; and great grandchildren Mace, Kade, and Haze Postnikoff; a large extended family and circle of friends. She is also survived by her sisters Vera (Peter) Plotnikoff and Nettie (Andy) Stupnikoff. Funeral Services were officiated by Mike Kanigan at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery.
She leaves us all with many fond and loving memories. May God accept her into his Heavenly Kingdom. We will miss you dearly Mom. Rest in peace.
Special thanks to the staff at Castlewood Village for providing such great care for our mom.
Thank you Bill Strelieff and staff for your empathy and compassion in our time of grief. Thank you Mike Kanigan for doing a wonderful job officiating the service for us. Thank you to all our family and friends for their support in our time of need. Donations in Helen’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.
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Mary Irene Hucal (nee Szczerba)
Eileen Hughes 1926 - 2015
It was a long journey for Eileen, from sunny South Africa, at age eighteen with her sailor husband, to post-war England and then to Canada, eventually to Castlegar (we don’t think she was ever warm again) where she and Gwilym settled down to raise their three daughters, Jill, Patsy and Sally, followed by two Canadian-born sons, Gareth and Trevor. Raised in an unjust and intolerant society, Eileen, nevertheless, found her voice as a tireless advocate for the less fortunate and defenceless. In Castlegar, she spent many, many hours volunteering at the Silver Birch School for the Mentally Handicapped, as it was then known. Although she disliked bowling, she was quite content to take Mickey, Dix, and Fred to the alley each week, where they all happily banged balls down the gutters for hours. She was no better at badminton, and didn’t like it either, but gamely swatted away at the birdie to the cries of “hit it, princess” from her Silver Birch fan club. We think she liked them rather more than her own children. During her term on the local school board, she fought hard to have the strap abolished, thinking it a severe and arbitrary punishment. She was not, however, above giving her own children a smack with the wooden spoon when the occasion warranted it. In her view. As we got older, and faster, she devised different disciplines, most of which involved us doing more chores, and her, fewer. She hated housework. When Trevor was kicked off the school bus for writing an obscenity (yes, THAT word) in the condensation on the window, she extracted an hour of housework from him for each hour she had to spend driving him to and from school. She wasn’t so much annoyed about the language, as she was about the waste of time. She had a beautiful rose garden, which was always immaculate because, Sniff, Gasp, “Have you been SMOKING? “Go and weed the rose garden!” Or shovel the drive, or mow the lawn. She loved to read, a gift she gave all of us, and we would often come home from school to find her lost in her book, while the vacuum cleaner sat idly by. Ahh, yes, the rose garden. When Mom called the local constabulary to complain that the neighbour’s cows were breaking through his decrepit fences and eating her precious roses, she was advised that nothing could be done unless she could identify the individual cows. The next time the marauding herd trampled in, looking for a good munch, Mom and Gareth were ready with bucket and paintbrush. The cows went home sporting new coats of bright blue paint, nicely matching the trim on our house. No problem picking them out of the bovine lineup! Mom was a feminist before we had ever heard the word. Once, and we do mean once, Gwil complained that his lunches didn’t contain the same toothsome delights as those of his colleagues. Mom whipped up a tasty batch of dog treats, iced them with plaster of Paris, tinted them daintily pink, and artfully finished them off with a maraschino cherry. He was lucky not to break a tooth, but the point was made, and it was much more subtle than telling him to make his own lunch, which she was also quite capable of doing. She would always take the side of her daughters and daughters-in-law over any male, including her own sons. Never mattered to her whether the girls were right or wrong. Mom was forthright and honest. Some might say blunt. They would be right. She was passionate about her native country, but despised its politics. She refused to sing the South African national anthem until Mandela was released, then belted it out at the top of her lungs, in two languages. She became a Canadian citizen, but didn’t realize how Canadian until she heard De Gaulle shouting “Vive la Quebec libre”, and then she despised him too. She was wise and strong and resourceful and determined and spirited and unafraid and fiercely loyal She had many, many good friends from all walks of life, because she WAS a good friend. When trouble visited, she was the first at the door with the casserole, the kleenex, the shoulder to cry on. And she always, always had our backs. Mom had a saying by Carl Sandburg taped to her wall. “Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep.” After Gwil died, there was less peeling, and more weeping. She died on July 29th, just short of her 89th birthday. Eileen will be remembered with love and laughter by her five children, their spouses, 11 grandchildren, their spouses and partners, four great-grandchildren, eight nieces and a grand assortment of great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, stepgrandchildren, step great-grandchildren and Minky. Her legacy.
When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.
CULLEY: Albert (Ab) It is with sadness that we announce the death of Albert Henry Norton Culley, just a few days after his 95th birthday on August 3, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 28, 1920 on a farm in the small community of Lonely Lake, Manitoba. His parents were Rhoda and Ernest Culley. When he was 21 years old, he joined the Army, trained in Vernon, and went overseas in 1942. Later that same year, he joined the Canadian Scottish Regiment. In 1944, while fighting in Holland, he was wounded when he stepped on a schu mine losing his leg below the knee. After convalescing, he studied accounting in Vancouver then returned to Rossland where he met and married Marjorie Parker in 1948. He worked for the Benevolent Society in Trail for 28 years, and another 6 years in Cominco’s Pay Office until his retirement in 1981. He and Marjorie spent many years travelling the world together. Albert was an active member of the Legion where he served as Secretary for 11 years, and Treasurer for 10 years. He also audited the books for the Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary until his eyes failed. He received a Certificate of Commitment for 50 years of service in 2014. He enjoyed curling, golfing, and gardening. His family was special to him as he would often say how lucky he was to have them around. Albert was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, the French National Order of the Legion of Honour in 2014, and just recently Canada’s Certificate of Recognition pin for his “selfless acts of service and sacrifice during the Second World War”. Albert is survived by Marjorie, his wife of 67 years, his children; Linda Acton (Earl), Lorren Culley (Lisa), Kenneth Culley, Susan Moran (Kevin), and daughter-in-law, Kathy Culley. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Ron Acton, and his two siblings Ernest Culley and Edith Dinger. He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to a charity of their choice. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Castlegar United Church (809 Merrycreek Rd, Castlegar) with Rev. Michael Hare officiating in conjunction with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 170. Interment followed at the Veterans’ Ossuary in Park Memorial Cemetery Castlegar. He will be dearly missed.
Mary Irene Hucal (nee Szczerba), 91, passed away on August 8, 2015 Mary was born in Broadvalley, MB, on December 30, 1923. She grew up in Sproule Creek and moved to Blewett when she married Nick Hucal in 1941. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Nick, in 1996 and her son, Nick Jr., in 2013. She is survived by five sons: Gary (Dian), Bruce (Pam), Ken, Richard, and Dave. She is also survived by: her daughter-in-law, Carol, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. There is no service by request. The family would like to thank the staff of Jubilee Manor for their compassionate and loving care of Mary during her residency. Megan Johnson of Thompson Funeral Service, Nelson, is entrusted with the cremation arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.thompsonfs.ca.
Nancy Mabel Makortoff Nancy Makortoff, of Pass Creek, passed away peacefully with her cousins by her side, at the Poplar Ridge Pavilion of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was blessed with 81 years of life. Nancy was born in Gibson Creek, on December 31, 1933 to parents Mabel and Sam Makortoff. She attended school in Gibson Creek and graduated from Stanley Humphries High Schoolin 1951. Nancy received post-secondary education in Ottawa and then went to work for the Government of Canada. Including Ottawa, she also worked inVancouver and the Kootenay area for over 25 years. Nancy loved all life; her dogs, cats and she even had her own pet bear that she fed with the fruit that she picked from her trees. Nancy and her cousin, Irene Semenoff, were very close and spent much of their time together. Nancy even tutored Irene’s children after she moved back to Pass Creek. In May of 2009, Nancy suffered a stroke leaving her paralyzed on her left side. This condition put her into the Poplar Ridge Pavilion. She was predeceased by her parents Mabel and Sam Makortoff, her brother John, uncles Bill Makortoff, Steve Strelieff and Mike Plotnikoff, her aunt Dorothy Plotnikoff and her cousins Larry Plotnikoff and Irene Semenoff. Left to mourn her loss is her niece Leann Butouric, her cousins Eric Sterlind and family, Ruth Butnor, husband Bruce, daughtersLori and Trena and their families and Peter Semenoff, children Alfred, wife Liz, daughters Jessica and Chelsea, Cindy Monsen, husband Duane, children Laura and Derek, Keith Semenoff, his sons Michael and Carter, Leanna Palmer and her children Nicole and Tyler, as well as Leroy Plotnikoff, wife Kim and family, Holly Plotnikoff and Tracy Kooznetsoff, her husband Kevin and their family. Funeral Services were officiated by Leonard Voykin in Pass Creek Community Hall on Friday, June 12, 2015 followed by interment in the Pass Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
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Position: FACTORY CONTROLLER Job Information We are currently seeking the professional talent and energies of a proven professional who will represent the ROCKWOOL® Values of Honesty, Responsibility, Efficiency, Passion and Entrepreneurship by joining our Finance Team as a Factory Controller based at our Grand Forks, British Columbia factory. Job Description It is the responsibility of the Factory Controller to manage the full financial and administrative functions of the Grand Forks factory. This will include review of plant payroll, accounts payable and billing that affect the plant financials. You will maintain inventory control, factory reporting, budget and financial statement preparation and reporting. You will complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting needs as well as participating in financial systems upgrades and provincial funding/resources programs. You will be responsible for purchase controls and assisting in the purchasing function. Required Skills • Accounting designation and University Degree. • Understanding of the business processes of manufacturing companies • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work with specific focus on deadlines • Possesses a strong understanding of accounting including both general and cost accounting; • Experience with a manufacturing standard cost system as well as systems for budgeting and forecasting; • Results oriented with strong leadership skills and performance management abilities. CONTACT INFORMATION Qualified applicants may apply in confidence to: email: hrinbox@roxul.com ROXUL Inc., 6526 Industrial Parkway, Grand Forks, B.C. / Box 2890, V0H 1H0
Mitch Rinas
1700 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, B.C, V1N 2W4 neil@kalawsky.com
Help Wanted
Factory Controller
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Neil Kalawsky, Dealer-Principal
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As only short-listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest.
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INDEPENDENT Distributor Opportunities! We are looking for an Independent Distributor for the following areas: CASTLEGAR & OKANAGAN AREAS. Weston Bakeries Limited is proud to be a bakery leader in Canada, specializing in producing a wide variety of baked goods. There are excellent business opportunities in the Castlegar and Okanagan areas for an energetic, motivated, self-starter to purchase a route as an Independent Distributor of Weston products within a defined geographic territory. Included is a solid customer base and exclusive distribution rights to a growing business. Interested individuals please contact: Dave Warren 250-979-8006 or via email dave.warren@westonbakeries.com and or: Scott Craig 250-317-9099 or via email scott.craig@westonbakeries.com
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Full Times Sales Representative. Andre’s Electronic Experts in Castlegar is looking to grow their sales force. Looking for individuals with sales experience and knowledge of cellular/ electronic and appliances. Full time salary/commission WITH benefits. Drop off resumes to 200 - 1965 Columbia Ave Castlegar. Or email jim.d@andres1.com
UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS Wage: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly based on piecework earnings, 8-10 hours up to 12 if is needed, 30 -60 hours per week. Important information: Shifts of work: We require flexibility on schedule as hours of work can be: from 5:00 am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm, sometimes working until 4pm or 5:00pm is required during summer time when production is heavy and overtime is available
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Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158 Rubber Tire Backhoe, Mini Excavator & dump truck service
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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
Household Services KOOTENAY Duct Cleaners. Locally owned & operated, affordable, professional and insured Duct Cleaning services. We offer Pressure washing and Softwash services too. Toll Free 1-844-428-0522 (Free Estimates )
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Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 LARGE QUANTITY RECLAIMED, GOOD QUALITY
commercial galvanized chain link fencing. 7ft chain link fence fabric only $2.50/linear ft. Complete fence line packages c/w fabric, posts, toprail & fittings $8.50/linear ft... While Quantities last!
Golden Days Costumes Adults through to toddler Suits, Dresses , Hats, etc. Very reasonable. 250.358.2621
Stereo / DVD / TV Satellite Dish complete with box and remote control. $125 OBO. call 250.304.1707
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arrowpro@shaw.ca STEEL BUILDINGS. “Summer madness sale!” All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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Houses For Sale 14 x 66 2006 Modular 1 or 2 Bd, 2 full bath home in lower Krestova - Heavy snowload rating. Does not need to be moved. Located on acreage long term site with garage & garden space & more $76,000 Call 250-354-8966
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2 brm house with basement on large lot, downtown Castlegar. Older house, no appliances, need good references. $750 Avail Sept 1st -778.882.3959
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Referral Notice - Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd. 2016-2021 Forest Stewardship Plan for Forest Licenses A20194 - Arrow TSA and A30172 - Kootenay Lake TSA. Pacific Insight Electronics (PI) is a world-class designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic solutions for the automotive, specialty and commercial vehicle sectors. PI is currently recruiting for the following positions at our Nelson, BC operation: • Production Associate – 4x4x12 SMT Shift – Quote Reference #1508SMT
The Production Associate SMT Shift position is responsible for the quality assembly of electronic products that Pacific Insight sells to its customers. This position specifically must be available to work a 4 on, 4 off shift rotation with 12 hour shifts rotating between days and evenings. The primary function of this position will include training on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machinery processes and AOI machinery processes. • General Production Associate – Quote Reference #1508GP
The General Production Associate position is responsible for the quality assembly of electronic products that Pacific Insight sells to its customers. The primary function of this position will include learning a variety of basic production processes preparing final products for shipment. Detailed job postings along with the required skills and abilities are listed on PI’s website. Please visit our website for details on how to apply: www.pacificinsight.com Resumes can be emailed directly to: joinus@pacificinsight.com
Please be advised that Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd. is advertising a Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) to cover the entire area of Arrow and Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Areas, while excluding all actively managed area-based tenures including Woodlots, Community Forests and Tree Farm Licences. The Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) is a landscape level plan, which is focused on establishing objectives, strategies, and results for conserving and protecting timber and non-timber resource values within crown lands slated for future forest management activities. The FSP is the primary referral process for notifying the public, First Nations, and government agencies as to the location of Forest Development Units (FDU's) and the strategies and results that will apply to the respective FDU's. The objective of this notice is to provide resource users with an opportunity to identify areas of concern within FDU's to ensure that concerns are addressed prior to development of an area of crown land allocated for the company's forest development activities. Comments specific to the FDU's will be recorded and kept on record to ensure that comments are considered at the development stage. The FSP is available for public review at Kalesnikoff’s office in Thrums (2090 Highway 3A) during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternatively, the FSP can be viewed on the company website www.kalesnikoff.com with a corresponding email for the public to provide written comments on the plan. For concerns to be reflected in the final submission of the FSP, Kalesnikoff encourages all potentially affected stakeholders to submit their comments by email to tylerh@ kalesnikoff.com or in writing, attention of the undersigned by October 15, 2015. Tyler Hodgkinson Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd. Box 3000 Thrums, BC V1N 3L8
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL City of Castlegar
Contract: Celgar Pavilion Concession Services Reference No.: 2015-08 The City of Castlegar invites proposals from interested parties to perform concession operation services at the newly constructed Celgar Pavilion at the Millennium Park located at 100 5th Street, Castlegar, BC. The Celgar Pavilion contains a full kitchen and concession facilities and is located in the City’s premiere park which is very popular with families and group events. *Complete details can be found in the RFP documents. RFP Documents are available for pick-up during normal business hours between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm local time at: Address:
Castlegar Civic Works 4500 Minto Road Castlegar, BC V1N 4B3
Or via email by contacting Stacy Donald, Contract Administrator, at civicworks@castlegar.ca The RFP Closing Date, Time & Location are as follows: RFP Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time RFP Closing Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at: Address:
Castlegar City Hall 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7
Inquiries should be directed to Stacy Donald, Contract Administrator - City of Castlegar Phone - (250) 365-5979 or email civicworks@castlegar.ca
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The Aquanauts had a great weekend at the Kootenay Regional Championship Swim Meet. The swim team came in first overall at the event, held at the Castlegar & District Recreation & Aquatic Centre on Saturday and Sunday. Co-head coaches Michaella Yang and Laura Zevenhuizen are really proud of their team and how far they’ve come this season. “I’m really happy and excited for our swimmers,� said Yang. “They’ve all worked really hard for this moment and Laura and I couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them.� The coaches are also very excited to see their swimmers go to provincials. The swimmers who qualified at regionals, and will attend (not all swimmers are able to go) the provincial championships in Victoria August 20-23 are Claire Cartwright, Avery Cooke, Cayden Cooke, Emma Lawczynski, Ethan Lawczynski, Ethan Marshall, and James Marshall. “All of them that are going are really excited,� said Yang. “They keep checking their rankings, on the daily, and they’re all just getting really excited to keep training and perform, and hopefully get best times and maybe some medals.�
The Castlegar Aquanauts came in first overall.
Photo by Chelsea Novak
Overall Team Points 7th: Creston Waves—826 6th: Colville Sharks—1067 5th: Trail Stingrays—1077 4th: Kimberley Sea Horses—1445 3rd: Grand Forks Piranhas—1558 2nd: Nelson Neptunes—1953 1st: Castlegar Aquanauts—2022
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Castlegar junior golfer Ely Overennay was the overall low net winner at the 71st playing of The Rossland Trail Mens Open. After shooting two opening rounds of 75, he finished with a strong even par round of 72 on the third and final round to capture the overall low net title. Brad Jones won the overall low gross title with a three day total of 11 undef par.
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