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Eyes on the Ball Federal Election Candidates Q&A ....................................4
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Isabella Palumbo was one of many local kids who participated in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ youth soccer camp last week in Golden. For more pictures from the camp, see page 11. Joel Tansey/Star Photo
Chamber hosting forum for election candidates Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net After some back and forth discussion, a date for a debate in Golden has officially been declared. The All Candidates Forum will take place on Sept. 22 at the Golden Civic Centre and will be
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday until September 27
hosted by the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce. The Golden forum will be part of a series of forums across the riding as local candidates make their case to the voting public in advance of the Oct. 19 federal election. Discussion points in the forum will range from local issues such as transportation and Golden’s economy to more national issues like
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the environment and foreign policy. Questions will be supplied through public consultation. The Chamber’s board of directors will pick which questions will make it into the forum, but the candidates will not be permitted to view any of the questions in advance. Continued on page 5
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Golden’s minor hockey season warms up
Owen Mastroianni (left) and Wilson McCullough were two of the local kids who participated in the Golden Minor Hockey Association’s hockey school last week at the Golden and District Arena. Joel Tansey/Star Photos
In Celebration of The Fall Faire
Recreation groups come together for the fall registration night Town of Golden Submitted
Has Wood Pellets on Special! Spruce Wood Pellets $250/ton Fir Wood pellets $300/ton Golden Home Owners helping homeowners (250) 344-2964 • Highway 95 South
2015 Junior Skills Challenge September 26th @ 12pm $10.00 ENTRY FEE – Includes FREE Under Armour Hat, Sleeve of Golf Balls, and Food. Putting, Chipping, Iron Play, and Driving Challenges. Age Group Breakdown (as of September 1st, 2015) 4 to 6 year old 7 to 9 years old 10 to 12 years old 13 to 15 years old 16 to 18 years old
The top two �inishers in each age group will be awarded a 2016 JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP. All participants will be entered into a draw for one 2016 JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP. For registration forms email teeoff@golfgolden.com or pick them up in the Pro Shop. 250-344-2700 / www.golfgolden.com /
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On September 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Town of Golden Recreation Team is hosting the annual Community Connections and Fall Registration Night. The expo-style evening provides an ideal place for groups to share their goals and objectives, and for the public to take in dynamic displays and demonstrations from the many recreational opportunities Golden has to offer. It’s also a great way for organizations to network with each other! “This annual event showcases the many organizations that provide valuable services to our community,” said Mayor Ron Oszust. “It’s a great way for new and long-time members of our community to be informed, get active and get involved.” This year’s event promises to be both informative and fun! Check out what the Golden Girl Guides have lined up for the fall or sign up for Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team; be sure to check out demonstrations by Golden Shotokan Karate, the Golden Fire Department and Kicking Horse Gymnastics; find out more about the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, the Golden Interact Club, the Golden Women’s Resource Centre and the Golden Museum – to name a few. While you’re there, drop by the Town of Golden table to talk about fall/winter programming at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. Share your thoughts on the upcoming season and learn about new initiatives our team has been working on. Starting in September, the ToG Rec Services team will be launching a brand new platform to enhance the drop-in gym programing offered at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. A $130 membership - or $5 drop-in fee - is now good for any drop activity offered at the facility. That includes badminton, volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, winter walking and public skate at the Arena. Recreation Services is also introducing new, volunteer-facilitated, drop-in activities under this platform. So, if you have ever thought it would be cool to host open gym time for kids, dodgeball for youth, Pickleball for the young at heart, pin the tail on the donkey, what time is it Mr. Wolf or any other gym specific activity, now is the time to speak up, express your ideas and become a part of this new program. In Golden, the benefits of having a membership extend beyond the social aspect and into your pocket book. For a child membership, it is less than 75 cents per day; for an adult, $1.25 – less than a cup of coffee – helps to support your Rec Plex and Arena. For a family, the cost is less than $2.75 per day. “The Rec Plex is your community facility and we want you to be a part of the action, for yourself, family and friends,” says Manager of Recreation Services Jordan Petrovics. “This fall and winter, showcase your pride in your community services by becoming a member at the Mount 7 Rec Plex and Golden Arena.” Drop by the Rec Plex on Thursday, September 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., to help provide direction on the upcoming season! All user groups, volunteers and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Participation for not-for-profit groups in this event is free! Private sector businesses providing recreational benefits in our community are welcome to attend for a $5 fee. Everyone is encouraged to bring a donation for the Golden Food Bank. For more information on the event call Town Hall at 250344-2271 or e-mail rec.booking@golden.ca.
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GFB request for monetary support moved to finance meeting Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Food Bank’s (GFB) funding request was on the agenda at Town Council’s Sept. 1 meeting as a new business item. Previously, the food bank requested that the Town and the CSRD commit to sharing their annual costs for rent and utilities, totalling $17,000 per year.
According to its presentation to council at the Aug. 18 meeting, the Golden Food Bank is the only food bank in the Columbia Basin that has to secure funding on an annual basis to cover overhead costs, wages, rent and utilities. Presently, the food bank receives $6,000 worth of funding from the Town of Golden through its garden program at
the Wixon House, although the future of that program is uncertain given that
opposed the idea of supplying half of the food bank’s $17,000 request, but
“I think the time to consider these kinds of requests is budget time... — Coun. Bruce Fairley — the Wixon House is now for sale. None of Golden’s six councillors
they all agreed that the request would require further discussion during the
budgeting process. “I’m in a way torn over this request. I think the time to consider these kinds of requests is budget time and I think it might be time to have a bit of a discussion… to what extent do we want to get involved in funding social services?” Coun. Bruce Fairley said. Coun. Fairley was also hesitant to commit to something on an annual basis, as
it might bind future administrations to this agreement. “On the other hand when people are doing good in our community and contributing we should try and find ways to encourage them and support them,” he added. “I would like to state my desire to try
More basic rate increases proposed by ICBC Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Next year Golden drivers could be paying up to 6.7 per cent more for basic car insurance. ICBC and the Provincial Government announced last week that a basic insurance rate increase proposal has been submitted to the British Columbia Utilities Commission. Because of a rate smoothing policy introduced by the province in 2013, this year’s rate hike must be between 3.7 and 6.7 per cent – with-
in 1.5 per cent of last year’s 5.2 per cent increase on basic rates. “ICBC has advised government that a number of concerning trends and cost pressures are weighing heavily on its projections, and it needs additional time to conclude mitigation efforts to limit the next basic insurance increase for rate payers,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “For example, ICBC has informed us that it is facing an
increase in the complexity, frequency and severity of bodily injury claims. Last year, bodily injury costs totalled over $2.17 billion, up nearly 10 per cent in one year. This trend continues to grow.” Higher legal and medical costs, more represented claims and more complex, catastrophic claims leading to bigger settlements are among the factors blamed for the jump. ICBC president and CEO Mark Blucher says the insurance company would
ask for the max 6.7 per cent increase based on the current situation, but hopes that changes can be made to avoid that. “In the best interests of our customers, we are going to work alongside government over the next few weeks to help identify and examine steps we can take to lower the required rate increase,” he said. “British Columbians have told our government that ICBC insurance rates need to be as low as possible. The gov-
Train derails 50 km west of Golden Alex Cooper Black Press The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a collision between two CP Rail trains east of Revelstoke early Sunday morning. The collision resulted in both trains derailing at the Beavermouth siding 50 kilometres west of Golden at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6. It happened when an eastbound train collided with the westbound train while entering the siding, said Chris Krepski, a spokesperson with the Transportation Safety Board. Two head-end locomotives and one car on the eastbound train derailed, while one axle derailed on the westbound train. One train operator experienced minor injuries as a result of the collision. How the collision occurred is the subject of the investigation. Krepski said investigators will be looking at the locomotive recorder data, examining the track and signal conditions and interviewing people involved. "We're in the information gathering stage and we will be doing a full investigation into this occurrence," he said.
A train sits on its side following a collision early Sunday morning. Transportation Safety Board Photo Krepski said it will take at least a year for the full investigative report to be published. The TSB is also investigating a derailment that took place on the Stoney Creek Bridge in Glacier National Park in January
ernment will work with ICBC during the ensuing period to ensure the basic insurance rate application meets those expectations,” added Stone. Stone appointed ferries commissioner and former deputy minister Gord Macatee to work alongside ICBC to keep the rate hike as low as possible.
Behind the Wheel
and help the food bank out in this situation,” said Coun. Connie Barlow. Coun. Caleb Moss made a motion to refer the item to the finance committee so that it can be discussed within the context of next year’s budget. The motion was passed unopposed.
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The 2nd Annual Golden Toy Run Sunday September 13th
11:30am: Meet at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for Refreshments 12:00pm: Group ride through Golden to Brasher Creek Rest Area.
All toys donated to the Angel Tree 50/50 draw, proceeds go to the Food Bank Don’t forget the Teenagers Please no stuffed animals (health reasons)
September 11th - 13th, 2015 Celebrating Revelstoke’s long and rich history with forests, railroads, families and culture.
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It’s a Left Turn Lane, not an Acceleration Lane
A gentleman from Courtenay explained about the regular difficulty that he encountered when he used the two way left turn lanes in that city. Most recently, he was travelling northbound on Cliffe Avenue attempting a left turn into Tim Horton’s. A woman turned southbound out of the Husky just ahead of him into the two way left turn lane as well. They were now approaching each other head on. Legally, this woman is required to leave the two way left turn lane by turning left once she has occupied it. The gentleman is entitled to expect that she will obey the law and will not interfere with his left turn. It’s a good thing that she used her right turn signal and he saw it. Waiting to turn left prevented a collision that would have occurred had he turned when she accelerated into the first through lane on her right. Wrongly, many drivers see the relatively quiet two way left turn lane as a way to reduce the complication of crossing three lanes of traffic and occupying the first available lane for their intended direction of travel. Instead, they move into the turn lane, accelerate to the speed of surrounding traffic and then move right into the lane they should have entered in the first instance. Turning left is one of the more dangerous moves that we make when we drive. When traffic is heavy it can be difficult to track and account for all of the drivers who are following the rules. The woman should not have left the Husky driveway if she could not comfortably reach the correct lane. Probably unwittingly, she made a left turn less safe for someone else when she did this. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 The Golden Star
Candidate Q&A: Canadian Federal Election 2015
Bill Green Green Party of Canada
Don Johnson Liberal Party of Canada
Wayne Stetski New Democratic Party
David Wilks Conservative Party of Canada
Christine Yahn Libertarian Party of Canada
1. What do you consider to be the biggest issue, or need, in this riding? The most important issue in Kootenay-Columbia is creating a thriving economy in a healthy environment. We need more local jobs that provide family-supporting incomes, especially for young people. Fostering small business and renewable energy, strengthening our agriculture sector, supporting sustainable forestry, responsible mining and tourism are essential for our longterm prosperity. Investment in clean technology has been called the greatest business opportunity of this century. The Green Party will establish a Green Venture Capital Fund to aid small business start-ups and will reduce the corporate tax rate on small business. Green Party policy supports community economic development with taxation and incentive programs aimed at municipal infrastructure renewal, energy-efficient home construction and renovation, and clean energy. Many of the building blocks are already in place here. Given the opportunity, the people of Kootenay-Columbia have the ingenuity, initiative, smarts and skills to build a resilient, diversified lowcarbon economy. 2. Does your party plan to introduce some form of proportional representation? If so, when and how? Proportional representation is a Green Party priority. Green MPs will begin work immediately to legislate the end of first-pastthe-post voting by establishing an all-party Democratic Voting Commission that will: (1) review past research, (2) conduct a public consultation on the style of proportional representation best suited to Canada, and (3) make recommendations to Parliament, including draft legislation, within 12 months. Electoral reform is of critical importance if we want to reinvigorate our democracy. A Green government will further strengthen our democracy by reducing the power of the Prime Minister’s Office, and will never force its MPs to vote on party lines.
1. What do you consider to be the biggest issue, or need, in this riding? The biggest issue or need in this riding is the need for strong representation in Ottawa and the need to begin working together as a region on the issues that affect rural regions. Close to 80% of Canadians live in urban communities and rural issues are not highly visible on the national agenda. We need to have an MP who understands those issues and who can work across sectors and regions within the riding to begin to raise the profile of those issues and to build a new approach to working together. We need to remember that the primary responsibility of a Member of Parliament is to represent the riding in Ottawa. We need an MP who understands that, who has the skills and experience to do that effectively and who will be accountable to voters in the riding. I will hold annual accountability meetings in every community in the riding. 2. Does your party plan to introduce some form of proportional representation? If so, when and how? As part of a national engagement process, we will ensure that electoral reform measures – such as ranked ballots, proportional representation, mandatory voting, and online voting – are fully and fairly considered by a special all-party parliamentary committee. Within 18 months of forming government we will bring forward legislation to enact electoral reform. Our plan for a fair and open government moves far beyond electoral reform to include democratic parliamentary committees, free votes, strengthening Elections Canada, an independent Senate, and voter training for high school students. It is a sweeping agenda for real change that better reflects the values of Canadians. Unfortunately this government’s lack of respect for Parliament is matched by a lack of respect for MPs. Millions of Canadians thought they elected people to be their communities’ voice in Ottawa then watched those same people become Stephen Harper’s voice in their communities. That is something I can change right here.
1. What do you consider to be the biggest issue, or need, in this riding? From a democratic standpoint, the biggest issue in Kootenay Columbia is electing a Member of Parliament who will be a strong voice for the people of this area, who will deal with your issues in a respectful and timely way, and to have a government that shares your values. I have spent my entire working life in public service. I understand your values, your daily challenges, and how government choices can have a significant impact on your lives. My priorities are to help create jobs and to support families with a $15 a day per child childcare program. I am committed to ensuring that universal health care continues, improving income for seniors, and treating our veterans with respect. In order to accomplish this we need to elect a new government; a government committed to putting you first. In this riding, the NDP is the only choice to stop Stephen Harper and his reckless agenda for Canada. 2. Does your party plan to introduce some form of proportional representation? If so, when and how? An NDP government will bring in proportional representation. I am committed to making this election the last election to use the first-past-the-post voting system. No longer will a party with only 38% of the vote be able to form a majority, and, as a result, act with no regard for the 62% who did not vote for them. Bringing in proportional representation will result in a more diverse and representative parliament. And it will ensure that every vote counts. In this election, voters are having to consider voting strategically to ensure that Stephen Harper does not form another majority. This is why I’m asking voters in Kootenay Columbia to vote together for the NDP to stop Stephen Harper. My promise to traditional Green and Liberal voters in this area is that once the NDP brings in proportional representation you will never have to vote strategically again.
1. What do you consider to be the biggest issue, or need, in this riding? The main priorities for me in Kootenay-Columbia will continue to be infrastructure for both municipal and regional government and improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway. The Build Canada Fund, a 53 billion dollar investment over 10 years, will provide communities with the ability to work on infrastructure priorities. This year funding was approved for Nakusp, Revelstoke, Golden, Fernie, RDEK Area “A” and Creston. I will continue to ensure that funding for the Trans-Canada Highway is constant and consistent, building on the nearly 300 million dollars of improvements since 2011. This includes projects at Clan Williams, Donald Bridge twinning and improvements throughout the National Parks. 2. Does your party plan to introduce some form of proportional representation? If so, when and how? Through referendum, citizens in the Provinces of Ontario, BC and PEI have rejected proportional representation and have voted to keep the “first past the post” system. The Conservative Party supports the current system of “first past the post.”
1. What do you consider to be the biggest issue, or need, in this riding? I believe that an MP’s primary role is to listen to the constituents in their riding and bring those issues to Parliament. Instead of telling everyone what I believe to be the greatest issue or need is, I want to hear from the people living and dealing with the issues and needs that directly affect them. There will be a variety of answers to this question to reflect the myriad of issues in this riding, although I will offer my perspective on a primary issue below. It is my belief that if elected It would be my duty to act as an extension of the peoples’ voice. My personal primary issue is food security. In 2014 a feasibility study revealed that the West Kootenays alone were listed as importing 95% of their food and spending 224 million annually on consumption. Would our local economy not benefit if a larger portion of that money supported our local food producers? Of that 95% a good majority is imported from California, with droughts,fires and honeybee declines affecting pollination of major crops that leaves our area vulnerable in terms of food security. We can avoid food shortages and price inflations through localizing food and buying local initiatives. 2. Does your party plan to introduce some form of proportional representation? If so, when and how? The Libertarian party leader Tim Moen endorses Proportional Representation being implemented in the Canadian electoral system, he encourages candidates to educate themselves on the variety of PR options available and align ourselves with voting on the system that best supports our individual views. We would create a special joint standing committee equally formed of MPs and Senators to examine reform options for the House of Commons elections and senate appointments. The Libertarian party would introduce and vote on a form of PR before the next elections were to be held. I personally believe fair election reform needs to be introduced as soon as possible to properly restore democracy in Canada.
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Aboriginal education will be enhanced in Rocky Mountain district Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden’s new school year will bring with it a few changes to the curriculum. The Rocky Mountain school district (SD 6) signed its first Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement at the end of the last school year, making this the first school year with the enhanced programs. The agreement supports the academic, cultural and social needs of all Aboriginal learners in SD 6. The agreement also includes four goals, which are set within the teachings of a medicine wheel. Each goal (cultural, mental, physical and emotional) has equal importance and provides a holistic approach to enhance school success. The Province's new education minister, Mike Bernier, is also starting a three-year transition to a new curriculum, which will emphasize "hands-on" learning, environmental education and an aboriginal perspective. These areas will be present in "every single component in the curriculum." The Rocky Mountain school district has 15 Aboriginal education support workers that collaborate with teachers to integrate Aboriginal content in the classroom and provide academic assistance to students. They also connect elders to the classroom and plan community events. The district, which includes the communities of Invermere, Kimberley and
Golden, also invites local artisans to share their craft with students. "Rocky Mountain school district is very pleased to be signing its first Aboriginal education agreement with our partners. This agreement is a statement of our shared commitment and vision for all Aboriginal learners and signifies the importance that we all place on the relationships that support the educational enhancement of each student," said Amber Byklum, Rocky Mountain school district board chair. The six-year completion rate for Aboriginal students in SD 6 has improved from 55.7% in 2009-10 to 63.4% in 2013-14. The provincial six-year completion rate for Aboriginal students is now at a record high of 61.6%. As for the other changes to the school curriculum, parents can look for themselves at grade-by-grade documents posted at curriculum.gov.bc.ca, listing learning standards and areas of emphasis. In the science curriculum, for example, students are to be taught “big ideas” that in Grade 1 include “observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.” By Grade 8, they are to learn how “Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.” Science competencies required by Grade 7 include the ability to “exercise a healthy, informed skepticism and use scientific knowledge and findings for their
Golden Secondary School students Katie Brock, left, and Chelsea Langan, right, read out poems they wrote for Tom Jobin, centre. It was part of a 2013 project called Connecting with Elders where students from the Columbia Valley got together with community elders to hear their stories. The poems they wrote were compiled into a book. Star Photo own investigations to evaluate claims in sec- gations, understand qualitative and quanondary sources” such as media reports. titative evidence and “demonstrate an By that time they should be able to iden- awareness of assumptions … and bias in tify possible sources of error in their investi- their own work and secondary sources.”
Trans-Canada Highway to be important issue at Golden forum Continued from page 1 Candidates for each of the Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, the NDP and the Green Party have accepted invitations to participate in the forum. Libertarian Party candidate Christina Yahn says she hopes to attend and bring food security issues to the forefront of the discussion. While incumbents often take the most heat from other candidates in these types of debates, none of the four MP-hopefuls that have committed to the Sept. 22 forum believed that was going to be the case in this instance. “I hope it’s good discussion, that’s what I’m looking forward to,” said David Wilks of the Conservative Party, the incumbent. “If it does happen…then I’ll deal with it from that perspective.” “I can’t anticipate what other people will
do. For me personally, I’m much more interested in using the debate opportunity to give people a sense of who I am and what I bring to the race,” said Liberal candidate Don Johnston. Instead, there are other items to discuss that should pique everyone’s interest. “Trans-Canada Highway, Trans-Canada Highway, TransCanada Highway… certainly in the Revelstoke and Golden area, it is the number one issue,” Wilks said. “Certainly the economy, jobs within the Golden area especially with the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and the environment, but certainly (at the) top of the list is the Trans-Canada Highway,” he added. “I’m assuming (the public) will ask about the Trans-Canada Highway, the National Parks portion of it in particular which for a long time has been
in need of repair and improvement,” said Wayne Stetski of the NDP. “The state of the National Parks in general is important to people that live in Golden.” “What I’m finding throughout the riding is the economy and jobs, that’s no surprise…it varies a bit from community to community depending on the strength of their local economy but I think it is, overall, a top campaign issue,” said Bill Green of the Green Party. Strategic voting is a reality of the first past the post system and will likely play a role again when the electorate goes to the polls on Oct. 19. According to a recent Léger poll, only 24 per cent of respondents want the current government to be re-elected, which is surprisingly less than the Conservative’s level of support, which stands at 28
per cent according to the same poll. That’s two points behind the second-place Liberals and three points behind the NDP in what has become a hotly contested threeway race at the national level. That could lead traditionally Liberal voters to choose the NDP, or vice versa, depending on who is seen as having the bigger chance to topple the Tories. Stetski, whose party finished in a clear second place in Kootenay-Columbia four years ago, welcomes the idea of strategic voting on election day.
“When you look at the numbers, the NDP in this riding are best positioned to make that change happen that Canadians are looking for across Canada,” he said. Johnston, whose Liberals finished a distant fourth in 2011, says that the candidate forums scheduled to take place across the riding will give him a chance to show voters what he and his party are about. “(The forum) is where people get a chance to take the measure of the candidate and sort of get away a little bit from all of the noise…at the
national level,” Johnston said. “At the end of the day, I’m asking people to elect Don Johnston. I’m not asking them to elect Justin Trudeau. I’m saying, as the Liberal candidate, that I’m an option that deserves fair and reasonable consideration.” As for Green, the debates will also be an opportunity for him to show the public that his party is an option for those seeking change. “I’m trying to convince people that we’re running a strong campaign, that Green support is growing across B.C.
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and in this riding.” “One of the advantages of a long campaign period is that people have two and a half months to learn about the candidates, the policies, the parties and priorities… we need to encourage more people to vote…and vote positively for the changes they want,” Green said. Members of the voting public are free to submit their questions to the Chamber in person or online by Sept. 16. Doors will open on Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and the forum will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Health in Public Schools
opinion
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 The Golden Star
Medical Services Editor,
By the time this paper comes out, children will be back in school. And with the new school year, inevitably comes discussions about child safety at the schools. And I’m not talking about bullying or stranger danger here. This year the discussions are surrounding health. There has been a push from the government, or I should say the govern- I SURMISE ment appointed ProvBy Jessica Schwitek incial Health Officer, to make vaccination declarations mandatory for enrolment at public schools. This does not mean that the vaccinations are mandatory, only that parents have to disclose whether or not their children have been vaccinated for things such as measles, polio, chicken pox and whooping cough when they enroll. That way, if an outbreak occurs they can insist that those children stay home, preventing the further spread of the disease, until the outbreak is under control. Many people think that this isn’t enough, that vaccinations should be mandatory in British Columbia for children attending public school. Earlier this year, the Globe and Mail reported that two-thirds of Canadians believe that children should not be permitted to attend daycare or school unless they have received all of their recommended childhood vaccinations. In a different online poll (June 2015) it showed that in British Columbia, 78 per cent of survey respondents supported mandatory vaccines for childhood diseases such as polio and measles. Now forcing parents to vaccinate their children when they don’t want to (or find alternate education for them other than public school) is a pretty extreme notion for Canada, a country that boasts a live and let live attitude. So the government may stick with its current policy of letting each family decide. However, many schools in B.C. are already practising this philosophy of imposing “health conscious choices” on their students and their families. I’m referring to “peanut-free” schools. I’m not venturing to say whether either of these policies are right or wrong, I’m not a parent. But I find them to be in direct conflict with one another. On the one hand, schools restrict the kind of food students can bring into the school to protect other students who may have a dangerous allergy...putting the health of every individual student at a higher priority than their right to choose their own food. On the other hand, the schools do not force mandatory vaccinations for illnesses that are highly contagious, putting each family’s right to choose whether they want vaccinations for their children at a higher priority than the overall health of the student population. So which is more important in public schools... individual rights, or health safety? The fact that both these policies exist show that the government has not chosen an answer to that question. So I expect that sometime down the line, we’ll either see peanuts back in all schools, or only vaccinated children will be allowed to attend them.
In its most recent Update Newsletter, the Rural Coordination Centre of BC announced that an agreement had been reached between the BC Ministry of Health and Alberta Health Services to facilitate access to PET scans for our patients. A PET scan is a very specialized X-Ray test used almost exclusively to evaluate complex cancers. Until now, residents of our community had to travel to Vancouver for this test unless they had received pre-approval from the Ministry to have the test done in Calgary. The process was
Election Vandalism Letter to the Editor: Politics at its best? Or politics at its worst? With the official start of the federal election being called over the August long weekend, we also saw the start of political parties’ election sign campaigns. Now, love them, or hate them, they are part of the political tradition in Canada, and one of the most effective ways that candidates have to put their names forward to the public.
cumbersome and inappropriately delayed care, essentially blocking access. Patients would frequently opt not to have the test done because they were too unwell to travel to Vancouver. The agreement is excellent news. It means that if your doctor feels a PET scan is indicated in your situation, you could be referred directly to Calgary to have the test done there. This would apply even if your cancer care is coordinated through another centre such as Kelowna. We are grateful for the Ministry’s efforts to facilitate access to care for our patients. Jean-Gaston DesCoteaux Chief of Staff, Golden and District Hospital.
As the Campaign Manager for Wayne Stetski, I knew that people would quickly tire of seeing too many campaign signs on public property. So, our team has chosen to be judicious and sparing in our approach. Every election in which I have participated in this area has had some level of mischief perpetrated on campaign signs, of all political stripes. Actions range from supposedly humorous slogans added to signs, to theft of hundreds of signs in a single night, to signs actually being burned. But I have always chosen to believe that these were the actions of misguided pranksters. I have never
believed that it was politically motivated or the targeted actions of another campaign. This weekend, reports were made of widespread theft and damage of signs in communities across the riding, and a number of these incidents were severe enough to be reported to the RCMP. Unfortunately, this weekend, some campaign supporters also decided to make this a partisan issue, and statements have been made accusing other campaigns of orchestrating the damage. This is not acceptable in my view. Continued on page 7
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Do you think it should be mandatory for children to be vaccinated in order to attend public school? Stars to Cam at IGA for going above and beyond to resolve a problem for me. You’re the best. From Kate. Stingers to the end of summer :(.
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“Yes, it’s important so unvaccinated children don’t infect others.”
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Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say. Continued from page 6 Let me be absolutely clear. Vandalism and theft of campaign signs is a crime. It cannot be tolerated, and it must be reported. I choose to see the placement of campaign signs as politics at its best: individuals donating to buy campaign signs and hardworking volunteers taking the time to put the signs up and maintain them. This is true for every campaign team in Kootenay Columbia. And I believe that we all need to respect this fact, and respect each other. Joy Orr Campaign Manager for Wayne Stetski NDP Candidate for Kootenay Columbia
Stars to the Vancouver Whitecaps for hosting a great soccer camp for Golden youth! Stars to whoever keeps smashing the election sign on 10th Ave. N. I now know who I’m voting for, the poor candi-
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Stingers to the local auto repair place who steals stuff!
Stingers to certain individuals, they know who they are, who only think about themselves.
A Star to the wonderful people in this community who are always available to help get me out of a jam when I’m in trouble. You guys (and girls) rock! Stingers to people who damage campaign signs. Stars to Eleven22 for
Stingers to noisy neighbours who feel that just because it’s a long weekend that they can do whatever they want and keep others awake at night! Stars to Omega for the sweet wings and service.
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Proven Leadership? The robotic responses of our current Prime Minister to reporters' questions about the Duffy affair, and now his preference for a military solution to the refugee crisis - these are images that would seem in sharp contrast to the Conservative campaign ad notion of Leadership. So let's take a look at Harper's claim of Proven Leadership. Some credible examples of proven leadership: Peter Lougheed, Frank McKenna, Ed Schreyer, Roy Romanow, none of whom rammed legislation through just because they could - they led; also, Lester Pearson, who passed very consequential legislation without a majority - he led. These leaders were widely respected, and widely supported. Please, where is the evidence for Harper's Proven Leadership? Judging purely from the polls, it seems 30% of Canadians follow his lead. Maybe 10% are undecided. But at least 60% of Canadians do not. So then consider Harper on the world stage. The U.S. could hardly be said to following Harper's lead - need I mention Keystone? And with notable exceptions such as the Prime Minister of Israel, not only do other world leaders not follow his lead, but because of Mr. Harper's pugilistic approach to international issues, Canada lost a position at the UN it normally would have gotten. Even fewer followers there. So, a catchy slogan, Proven Leadership, but like much Harper rhetoric, it feels like an empty one. Or is Proven Leadership all about who can raise the most money? Who can deny that Harper excels there! Each and every piece of legislation seems all, and only, about creating a reason to ask the base for more money. Each and every policy seems to be framed to stoke the fires of discontent with the other guy, the opposition, rather than with finding common cause, again in aid of asking the base for money to fight the "ene-
my". Each and every pronouncement seems all about harvesting and storing up more money to run the endless campaign. And, then, once every four years, oh-mi-gosh, the Harper government lifts its head, sniffs the air for potential voters, the rest of Canada becomes visible, so with promises of a tax credit here, a tax credit there, everywhere a tax credit, we are promised the use of our taxpayer dollars to buy our votes. But, with another majority, experience suggests - strongly - that most of us would again become invisible to the Harper Conservatives. So, is governing, between elections, to be undertaken purely in aid of raising money to run the next election? An upside-down approach, if I ever saw one! And the opposition has been forced to follow suit after Harper gutted what was seen internationally as a very good system of financing free and fair elections. Now we have, instead, endless tub-thumping from each party in a race to see who can raise the most money. Endless requests for $5, $10, more. So each quarterly cycle is a rising crescendo of pleading for more money to fight the other guy. This feels like a race to the bottom that soon very few will feel good about. It promises more of divisive uber-partisanship and politicians laser-focused on financial supporters rather than on diverse citizens' needs - U.S.-style politics, anyone? More importantly, it feels altogether too much like foresaking Canadian values about the common good. I don't want Canada to "stay the course" under Harper's Proven Leadership on replacing "peace, order and good government" with his fundraising model of governing in Canada. Do you? Do you really, really, want four more years of this?? Merriene Duncan Nelson
Interior Health: Recognizing mental health issues in Canada Submitted by Interior Health What do a semicolon tattoo, the phrase “To Write Love on Her Arms” and cycling all have in common? They are all social media movements dedicated to inspire and encourage discussion about mental illness, recovery and hope. At first glance, it is unclear how these three things connect to mental illness. The fact is, not many of us will take the time to understand these social media movements until we know why they matter. In any given year, one in five people in Canada will experience a mental health problem or illness, with a cost to the
economy in excess of $50 billion. Only one in three people who experience a mental health problem will seek out and receive treatment. Of the approximately 4,000 Canadians who die every year as a result of suicide, many were confronting a mental health problem or illness. I urge you to take a moment to read some of the personal stories being shared in connection with these movements. The stories of struggle, recovery and hope are uniting voices that often go unheard; messages like there’s no health without mental health and you are not alone resonate powerfully. Leveraging the conversation about reducing the stigma of
mental illness can be simple yet inspiring. Project Semi-Colon uses a simple semicolon symbol to carry a powerful message – their website says that a semicolon is used when an author could’ve chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual event to reduce stigma and promote dialogue. This year’s theme is Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives. It serves as a call to action to both individuals and organizations. We all have a role to play in preventing suicide by offering support; we can make a difference and help save lives.
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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Showing Sept. 11 to Sept. 17. Shows are at 7pm daily.
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Art Gallery of Golden presents: Lyn Baldwin, Finding Place: Exploring Home through Field Journal Art. At the AGOG from June 19-Sept. 9. .
Wed, Sept. 9
Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info. Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:158:15pm (adults). Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info. Let’s Do Lunch Networking Lunch from noon-1pm at the Island Restaurant on Sept. 9.
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Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at College of the Rockies. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25. Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday. A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday 3:45-5:30pm. Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.
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English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 3448392 to register. Trivia Challenge on Sept. 10 at the Golden Civic Centre at 5:30pm. Teams of 1-6 can sign up to win prizes. Cost is $50 per team. Meet and Greet with Bill Green from 6-7:30pm at Bacchus Books on Sept. 10.
Fri, Sept. 11 A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:307:30pm. Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250344-5448. Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Snacks are included. Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250919-0757 for info. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250344-8392. Seniors Society AGM 2pm at the Seniors Centre on Sept. 11.
Sat, Sept. 12
A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am12pm for all school aged children. Golden Farmers’ Market Saturday market from 10am-3pm in the CP Parking Lot. 9th Annual Golden Stompdown on .Sept. 12
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at the Golden skate park. International Wild & Scenic Film Festival Wildsight Golden is hosting an outdoor film festival on Sept. 12 at Keith King Park featuring outdoor adventure and environmental films. 8th Annual Triangle poker run on Sept. 12 from 8am-3pm. Starts at Omega.
Sun, Sept. 13 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment. The Golden Motorcycle Riders 2nd Annual Toy Run Sunday, Sept. 13 @11:30am meet at KHMR for refreshments. Bring a new unwrapped toy. Golden Museum Fall Faire On Sept. 13 in front of the Golden Museum. Events include wife carry and lawn tractor racing.
Mon, Sept. 14
Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment. Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground. N.A Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm. Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School. Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm. Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm. Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:158:15pm (adults). Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 3446492 for more info.
Tues, Sept. 15 A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm. Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm. 250344-8392. Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults). Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor. T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.
Upcoming Events
Community Connections learn about Golden’s nonprofits and recreational groups at the Rec Plex on Sept. 17 from 6:30-8pm. Golden Ultra A three-day mountain running stage race from Sept. 18-20. Wood Carving Exhibition all day outside the Rockwater Grill on Sept. 19 Terry Fox Run from 9amnoon on Sept. 20. All Candidates Forum for the federal election candidates on Sept. 20 from 7-9:30pm at the Civic Centre. 2015 BikeFest Sept. 25-27. Weekend events include a movie premier, Top to Town Enduro, Townie Tour, Kids Poker Ride, and Cedar Lake Barbecue. Rusalka Opera at the Golden Civic Centre on Sept. 26 at 7pm. Tickets available at AGOG.
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Ontario artist debuts new album ‘Golden’ here in Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net With a new album entitled Golden, it’s only appropriate that singer/songwriter Ben Kunder make a stop here in town for a concert to promote the new release. Kunder has been making music for close to a decade, but it’s taken him until now to complete his debut solo album His voice fills your heart and keeps you warm, Kunder writes songs for everyone. Trained as an actor and musical theatre performer, he has a way of breaking down the fourth wall and connecting with people. His powerful voice is a driving force in his music, guiding his songs by creating impressive and tactful melodies and dynamics. Kunder has been writing and producing his music independently for over 8 years, and to make records, has had many opportunities to work, get his hands dirty and appreciate the beautiful struggle. A handyman and carpenter, Kunder has lived all across this beautiful country, from his solar powered cabin on Salt Spring Island, BC, where he spent his days chopping wood and chasing deer from the garden, to living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, working at the Confederation Centre for the Arts. Now, he is back to where he started his journey in his hometown of Toronto. His new album ‘Golden’, co-produced with John Dinsmore (Sarah Harmer, Kathleen Edwards and
Toronto singer/songwriter Ben Kunder will be playing songs from his debut album Golden, here in Golden on Sept. 27. Photo Submitted Elliott Brood ) of Lincoln County Social Club and NQ Arbuckle was released on May 26 of this year. Ben Kunder is full of spirit and his songs embody
love and the struggle of the human condition. He’ll be performing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Sept. 27.
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The A-List is filled with problems that make it a skippable flick, chief among them a poor cast and an even poorer plot. Astromech Records Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Sometimes trying something different can be rewarding: the chorizo breakfast wrap at Tim Hortons, sprinkling a bit of feta cheese on my scrambled eggs, adding a pinch of salt to hot chocolate. Occasionally, trying out an independent film with an unknown director and a cast full of fresh faces can hold similar value. Unfortunately, and quite convincingly, this was not one of those times. The A-List, which is
supposed to be a comedy, tells the rather strange story of Sylvia, a nerdy guidance counsellor who is still haunted by her high school experience where she was picked on, bullied and lonely. It gets strange when she enlists the help of one of her students, Eric Shultz, who happens to be the most popular kid in school and needs Sylvia to fix one of his grades so he can graduate. Sylvia has a list of accomplishments that she was never able to complete in high school and she
decides that it would be fulfilling to live vicariously through Eric as he completes them. Items on the list include a date with the quarterback, becoming a cheerleader and streaking through the halls. It’s an odd premise that’s mildly creepy at times as this thirty-something counsellor coerces a high school kid into increasingly risky behaviour. Not exactly a laugh-inducing plot. Littered amongst the cast of characters are the typical high
school stereotypes: the gossip queen, the nerdy sidekick and the dumb jock. It feels like characters were slapped together with little to no creativity and it certainly shows in the final product. There’s precious little opportunity for the audience to build any kind of connection with any of the major players. The A-List is actually littered with B-list actors. The cast is rarely convincing and the dialogue lacks flow, making it a tedious watch at best and a downright snoozer at its worst. This has
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Annual Fall Faire moves to the Golden Museum Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Fall Faire is back this year, and even though the location has changed you can still expect to see some of your favourite events. The always popular tractor races through an oval track will be as exciting as ever, and the sure to be hilarious wife carry race will still be there. Not to mention all of the Fall Faire staples, like baking and produce competitions, quilting and collectables displays, and this year there will also be a few children’s categories like a Lego build. There will also be plenty of entertainment for those who just want to wander down and check things out. Live music will be lined up all day, the Farmers’ Market will be set up, Jocelyn the Clown and a bouncy castle will keep the kids entertained, and the Golden Fries Food Truck and Rotary Barbecue will keep everyone fed. The faire will be at the Golden Museum on Sunday Sept. 13, so go down and check out the festivities.
The Golden Fall Faire may have moved venues, but you’ll still be able to see the traditional lawn tractor race (pictured above from the 2012 faire), and wife carry (pictured right from the 2012 faire). Star Photos
Next workshop takes guided meditation Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Golden’s support network for those suffering or affected by cancer or chronic illness is continuing to host events to make sure survivors are not only surviving, but thriving. The next workshop is a Guided Meditation for Journaling. This session will allow participants to gain practice with guided meditation, explore the mind-body connection, and then reflect upon that and put in on paper. The session will be guided by Kristie McGregor at Element Therapeutics. “Participation has been really strong,” said Ruth Finnie, the group’s organizer. “But if anyone is unsure, they can come and just observe, see what it’s all about.” The Guided Mediation for Journaling will take place at Element Therapeutics on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending, or have any questions, contact Finnie at 250-3442171.
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Participants at Take Back the Night march over the Pedestrian Bridge with signs at last year’s event. Star Photo
Event brings light to gender violence Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net
The annual Take Back the Night event, hosted by the Golden Women’s Resource Centre, is coming up on Friday Sept. 18 in Spirit Square at 6:30 p.m. The annual event takes place world-wide to raise awareness, and bring an end to violence against women. This is a federal election year, and violence against woman has become an election topic. NDP leader Tom Mulcair has pledged funding to curb violence against women, aboriginal women in particular. The funding would cover shelters for victims of violence, as well as an inquiry into the 1,200 aboriginal women who have gone missing since the 1980s. The Golden event will include marching, speeches, local performances, and hot chocolate and coffee to keep you warm. All are welcome to attend.
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The Vancouver Whitecaps youth program held a camp in Golden last week. Youth of all ages learned a range of skills across the multi-day camp. It was the first time the soccer club has hosted a camp in Golden. Joel Tansey/Star Photos
Golden Golf Club to host first ever Junior Skills Challenge
Young golfers like Micah Duchman will have a chance to show their skills at the golf club’s first Junior Skills Challenge on Sept. 26. Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The next Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy or Brooke Henderson could be on hand for the Golden Golf Club’s Jun-
ior Skills Challenge later this month. The event, which is similar to the popular Drive, Chip and Putt events held in both the U.S. and Canada, is open to juniors from ages four to 18 and the competition will take place across five separate age categories. Points are accumulated through driving, putting, chipping and iron play challenges, with the parameters differing from age group to age group. “Just like every golf course, we’re trying to grow the junior side of things,” said Graeme Kreiner, head professional at the club. Eventually, Kreiner believes the club may participate in the national Drive, Chip and Putt competition but says that for the first year it was important to keep the competition local. “At this point we first need to kind of do a grass roots (event) here in town,” Kreiner said. While the competition is mostly for fun, there are some significant prizes available for the winners as well. The top two finishers in each age category will receive a junior membership for the 2016 season, and another lucky competitor will receive a membership through a random draw. “(The winners) will know they’ll be able to play as much as they want the following year and that just kind of springboards them into the game,” Kreiner said. “As much as there’s a competitive part to this…we’re trying to make it
more of a fun thing…(winning) isn’t the most important part it’s more about just getting out there and trying these four different skill categories.” The event will take place at both the driving range and on the putting green. “Guests and members are going to see the event…we want it to be front row centre to make it as big as possible and make the kids feel very important, like it’s a big deal,” Kreiner said. Local junior participation in golf has stabilized in recent years and the club continues to make an effort to get kids involved in the game through family days and the addition of yellow tee boxes for junior golfers this season. “We’re always trying to do a better job of getting more young people involved in the game,” Kreiner said, recalling his youth where he’d bike down to the golf course, play all day, and then call his dad for a ride home in the evening. “I’d play like 54 or 72 holes a day,” he laughed. According to Kreiner, the industry got so big that it neglected the potential for growth amongst youth. “It’s important to open it back up,” he said. Entry is $10 for each participant and that includes an Under Armour hat, a sleeve of golf balls and lunch. The challenge will get underway on Sept. 26 at noon. Anyone with interest in volunteering for the event is asked to contact the pro shop.
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Rockets finish pre-season at 1-3, regular season opens Friday
Goaltender Chandler Billinghurst and defenceman Brennan Fuoco keep an eye on the puck during exhibition action against Revelstoke Friday night. (Below, left) Ian Desrosier will be counted on for both offense and leadership as the team’s 2015/16 captain. Joel Tansey/Star Photos Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Less than a week
after getting shutout 5-0 at home in their exhibition debut, the Golden Rockets fared
a little better in their second, and final, warmup game at home on Sept. 4, losing 4-1 to the
Revelstoke Grizzlies. That loss was sandwiched between a 5-4 win over the Colum-
bia Valley Rockeis on Sept. 3 and an 8-1 drubbing at the hands of the Grizzlies the fol-
lowing night in Revelstoke. With just seven goals in their four preseason games, goal scoring has been a challenge for Golden in the early going, but head coach Jason Stephens says he isn’t concerned. “I think it’s coming together, you can’t panic in exhibition,” Stephens said, while pointing out that some talented forwards were due to be sent down to the Rockets in the coming days following Junior A tryouts. On Friday night at home, Brennan Fuoco got the Rockets on the board early with a PP marker, giving the home faithful reason to celebrate, but it was mostly all Grizzlies from there.
at home here.” It wasn’t always a sure thing that the 20-year old would return for a final season in Golden, but he says the early impression he got from his first-year head coach helped sway him to come back for one more year. “He definitely changed my mind about coming back. Just talking to him in the off-season, it seemed like he knew a lot of stuff, he had a lot of good ideas about the way we were headed this year so that definitely changed my mind around for sure,” he said. The 5’11” forward, who becomes the second consecutive local to be named captain after Daniel Dahlin, says that he
The Rockets managed to hit a couple of posts, one coming on a beautiful second period shot by Tanner Wit that struck the far post squarely, but couldn’t find another goal the rest of the night. Not in the lineup was last year’s leading scorer Ian Desrosier, who paced the Rockets with 31 goals and 55 points a year ago but sat out the Friday night contest as veterans often do in the pre-season. Desrosier, a Golden native, was named captain by Stephens last week. “It’s definitely an honour..he had 21 guys in there to pick from and he chose me,” he said. “Especially playing
plans to lead both on the ice and in the locker room. He’s also reached out to his former captain for some advice as he prepares to sport the ‘C’. “I’ve learned from a lot of good captains over the years. I think I’ll be able to get the guys going a lot and make sure that the team’s always focused. I’m pretty excited to have the opportunity to be the leader of the team.” The Rockets will get their regular season underway on Friday (Sept. 11) when they host the Kamloops Storm. They’ll close out the opening weekend with a road date against the defending champion Kimberley Dynamiters the following night.
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Annual Nomination Call for Community Volunteer Award Once again Town Council would like to honour an exceptional individual who has contributed to the well being of Golden through outstanding volunteerism and community commitment. If you feel that someone in our community deserves this award, please send a letter of nomination with the reasons you feel qualify them to Golden Town Council. Nomination letters should be titled “Community Volunteer Award” and may be dropped off at Town Hall, mailed to Box 350, Golden, V0A 1H0, or e-mailed to council. clerk@golden.ca. The award will be given at the annual Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards night on Saturday, October 24th, 2015. The past recipients of the award have been Garry Bjarnason, Paul Hambruch, Colleen Palumbo, Terry Schiesser, Anne Galligan, Roy Nixon, Joyce Nixon, Orlando Pecora, Wendy Pecora, Lawrence Charlton, Delbert Johnson, Shauna Robinson, May Yurik, Glen Ewan, Robert and Phyllis Anderson, Doreen Kelly, and Lori Roseberry. The deadline for submission of nominations is end of day Monday, September 14th, 2015.
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- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo
The Golden Era, December 7, 1895: Golden – The Progressive Commercial Metropolis of Eastern B.C. – A brief Resume of the Advantages, Attractions, Resources and Possibilities of the Future. Opportunities For engaging in mining, lumbering, farming, ranching, or certain lines of retail, commercial, enterprise are unexcelled. Distance, like time, frequently exalts the insignificant into importance and reduces the import-
ant to insignificant. For all interested, or whom it is desirable to interest, this sketch in intended. In an article of this character only the more important matters have been spoken of, while matter of minor importance have received only cursory attention or have been passed in silence. An application for more detailed information, will no doubt be promptly answered by addressing any business man whose name appears in this issue. In review of the fact that this issue is designed for general circulation, we propose to give, briefly and concisely as possible, some of the advantages, attractions and resources of Golden. Whether we shall succeed in bringing new citizens, mech-
anics, manufacturers, miners, farmers, or ranchers to this locality or not, we are still conscious of the fact that any “write up” once printed and given to the world is never lost but enters upon a sort of immorality of its own and exerts some influence, greater or loss, as the case may be. In the business “write ups” we have the condensed result of years of experience, and the newcomer, using them as a criterion cannot possibly go astray. Golden is a prosperous, enterprising town located in the eastern part of British Columbia, near the confluence of the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers. The town is on the main line of the C.P.R., 1007 miles from Winnipeg and
A woman sits on a horse in Donald in 1897. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum 475 miles from Van- this part of the Provcouver. It is the initial ince; and is the comterminal for the mercial metropolis of steam boat transpor- Eastern British Coltation company and umbia. the stage lines of the mining districts on Continued on page 14
Five Financial Planning Milestones Brenda Spiering BrighterLife.ca Take control of your financial future. To start, meet with a Financial Advisor. You’re now about to move forward on a journey that, with some sound advice and a little bit of discipline, should move you closer to realizing your financial goals. Planning for the future is exciting, but because nothing ever stays the same, you need to think big when you sit down with an advisor. That means considering what direction you want your life to go in over the long term, and preparing for any surprises that may pop up along the way (both welcome and not-so-welcome). Just ask Sandra Schmidt, an advisor with Sun Life in Vancouver. She says, “Your finances change as your life changes, be it marriage, a new job or a baby. So you need to revisit your goals on a regular basis.” To help you get started, here are five major milestones an advisor can help you prepare for: 1. Buying your first home Getting the keys to your first condo or house may be your dream, but unless you carefully prepare for the additional financial commitment involved, you could end up overwhelmed. An advisor can help you set realistic goals not only regarding how much you can afford to spend on a home, but also around all of the other costs involved, from heating and hydro to basic renovations and repairs. 2. Merging your finances When you decide to settle down with the love of your life, you won’t just be merging your households. You need to think about how best
to merge your finances as well. Whether it’s planning for the costs of a wedding or just figuring out how your different financial goals and savings fit together, an advisor can help you create a long-term plan that works for both of you. 3. Starting a family Kids change everything, including your financial plan. As you start your family, you need to consider the added costs of raising kids, from daycare to sports equipment to university. An advisor can help you plan for those costs and provide you with information on the advantages of savings vehicles such as registered education savings plans (RESPs). 4. Setbacks Not all milestones are planned for or welcome. The loss of a job, illness or a death in the family are all major life events that can set you back financially. An advisor can help you prepare to handle some of life’s major challenges by recommending appropriate insurance products and/or helping you build an emergency fund. That way you will have a safety net in place if and when you need it. 5. Retirement It’s important to review your retirement savings plan with an advisor regularly to make sure your savings and investments stay on track to support your retirement goals. Sure, you probably receive annual registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and/or pension plan statements, but it shouldn’t end there. You need to revisit your plan on a regular basis to make sure it continues to support your age, life circumstances and fluctuations in the financial markets. This financial column was sponsored by Shannon Hood, Sun Life Financial.
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Apple Pressing & Live Music Sept. 19th | Oct 3 Apple Harvest Days
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The apple press was well used at last year’s inaugural Golden Apple Festival. This year’s event will be at Spirit Square on Sept. 26. Star Photo
Golden Apple Festival comes to Spirit Square Wildsight Golden Submitted Wildsight Golden is hosting a ‘fruitful’ celebration in honour of our community’s apple abundance. In collaboration with several organizations (Golden Farmers' Market, Golden Food Bank, WildSafeBC and Region 4 Indigenous Co-op), the 2nd Annual Golden Apple Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Spirit Square. Our community's apple press will be a central feature for all who would like to juice their apples. So bring one, bring all apples, and don’t forget to bring a container to carry your delicious and juicy harvest home. Festival participants will be entertained with live music performed by John Jenkins’ Smalltown Revival as well as additional musicians still to be announced. Winding up their 2015 market season, Golden Farmers' Market vendors will be present to share their harvest bounty, art and home-made goodies. Region 4 Indigenous Co-op will be serving their wonderful meal of 'Indian Tacos' featuring fried bannock, for a reasonable price. Additionally, participating nearby restaurants will have an apple-themed menu or drink item available for purchase. Spearheading this event is Apple Festival Coordinator Sarah Osadetz, who is working hard to bring the commun-
ity and organizations together. “We have a really active, passionate volunteer community,” stated Osadetz. “When we work together to build this kind of festival to celebrate our local food that is so abundant, we can bring awareness on how to work together to share food, reduce attractants to wildlife, feed our neighbours, while actively educating and celebrating our common connection to where we live.” With partner groups, last year Wildsight Golden coordinated and funded the first Golden Apple Festival. With live music, the apple press cranking, free locally grown and cooked meals, information booths and the Farmers Market… it turned out to be a huge success! “I wanted to pool our strengths and talents to repeat the magical, wonderful atmosphere we created last year at the Apple Festival,” states Osadetz. “This year's festival would not be possible without the hard work and investment put forth last year by Donna Attewell, Stephanie Findlater, Denise Porter and myself. The teamwork, commitment and community involvement was too good to not run this festival again this year.” Stay tuned for more exciting updates as the next few weeks of coordination progress. For any inquiries about the Golden Apple Festival or to volunteer, please contact: Sarah Osadetz (250-290-1222 or 250-344-8695) or Rachel Darvill (Program Manager-Wildsight Golden, 250-3445530).
An animal rights activism group has just put their cause out there for the world to see with a billboard just west of Golden on the Trans Canada Highway. With support from Animal Alliance of Canada, the non-profit group Wolf Awareness erected the billboard to bring exposure to B.C.’s aerial gunning policy, and what they call “lackadaisical hunting and trapping regulations,” alerting visitors and residents alike to the mistreatment of this highly intelligent and social species. According to Wolf Awareness, B.C. is one of the last great places that remain where wolves can still live as nature intended: there is diversity in the gene pool, a healthy wild population, and large tracts of land that still support predator-prey dynamics as part of a functioning ecosystem. However, these wild places are becoming “islands of extinction” as human pressures continue to encroach upon them. The province of B.C. initiated an aerial gunning program for a minimum of 5 years last winter, and hosts very relaxed hunting and trapping policies when it comes to wild canids. Many wolf biologists argue that allowing wolves to express their natural social behaviour benefits the wider ecosystem as well as wolves. “Wolves are social animals. More than just numbers. Sustainable numbers do not necessarily mean that a wolf population is functioning naturally. Wolf social systems are extremely important. Their social bonds and kin-based families define what it means to be a wolf. It is the wolf pack that is the top predator, not the individual wolf. Management plans need to take this into account, “ said Golden’s Sadie Parr, executive director of Wolf Awareness. Since recording began for the province of BC in 1976, there are a record high number of wolves being killed through hunting and trapping. The newly released management plan continues to condone widespread killing, while neglecting to recognize cumulative impacts this has on the social nature of the species. Concerns from several interest groups have arisen over B.C.’s lack of recognition regarding the intrinsic value of this sentient animal, which has evolved over millennia. These billboards are aimed at raising the profile about the reality wolves are facing in western Canada. There still remains the opportunity to do things differently.
Early Golden boasts a strong education system, second to none
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The churches English, Presbyterian Roman Catholic and Methodist are sustained by large and enthusiastic congregations who worship in substantial edifices. A lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows has a large membership. The homes of Golden will compare favorably – artistically and architecturally – with many eastern towns. These homes are not only models of comfort and convenience but are homes – homes in the deepest, noblest, truest sense of the term. The hospital here is partially supported by the Provincial Government and by local citizens and is one of the most meritous and worthy enterprises in the dis-
trict. It is superintended by skillful medical practitioners who have the best interest of the institution at heart. A curling rink offers recreative amusements to lovers of the “roarin game,” while the skating rink is well patronized by the youth and beauty of Golden. As a summer resort Golden might bid with success for popular favor. This country is replete with romantic scenery, interesting drivers, delightful boating and sailing, good fishing and hunting, shady retreats, excellent camping grounds, while a trip in the Columbia will ever afford a pleasant remembrance. The river teems with fish, the valleys with the feathered tribe, while to the more venturesome a trip into the mountains will result in the capture of large game. The rivers and mountains also abound in legendary
lore sufficient to furnish the quash historian food for reflection for a life time. There is not better criterion to judge of the process and culture of a community than is to be found in an examination of educational resources. In this respect Golden has kept full pace with her progress in other lines, and there in no town of her size in the province possessing a better system of education than is to be found here. The instructions afforded are amply practical, great attention being paid to the presentation of pupils for entrance into the greatest schools in the world. The public school system is under the most excellent management. Scarcely a vacant office, store or house is to be found in town.
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Two free courses teach ‘movement skills’ Town of Golden Submitted Are you a community leader or parent interested in learning more about Fundamental Movement Skills? Do you have children that you feel could benefit from a day of activities dedicated to running, jumping throwing and wheeling (for children in wheelchairs)? Coming to Golden on Saturday September 12 and Sunday September 13, are two great events to help improve sport performance - for coaches and for younger athletes. On September 12 the Town of Golden Recreation Services Department and Pacific Sport Interior BC, in line with Coaches Week in B.C., bring the Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Community Leader Course to Golden. This free course teaches sport leaders, coaches, recreation camp leaders and parents how to observe and improve the fundamental movement skills. On September 13 it’s the kids’ turn, as the ToG Recreation Department and BC Athletics brings the very popular Run, Jump Throw, Wheel (RJTW) program to the community. RJTW teaches kids ages six to 12 the fundamental movement skills of running, jumping throwing and wheeling using track and field inspired games, activities and skill challenges. “The Recreation Department is excited to host these two great courses,” said Jordan Petrovics Manager of Recreation Services. “A part of our ongoing goals is to facilitate programs that have direct benefits to existing groups and the general public. Both of these courses are a perfect fit to teach coaches and participants a couple tricks that will make them (you) that much better at the activities they (you) love.” Throwing, catching, jumping, striking, running, kicking, agility, balance and coordination form the basis for future sport skill development and for the life-long enjoyment of physical activity. The FMS course breaks down simple skills into key components to help the child learn and understand. When a child is confident and competent with these skills, they can develop sport-specific and complex movement skills that allow them to enjoy sport and physical activity. The FMS course can be delivered in three different formats - Community Leader, High School Leadership, and Coach Professional Development - depending on the needs of the coaching group. RJTW is a national program and all the activities are designed to teach fundamental movement skills using developmentally appropriate progressions to introduce and develop skills, with skill consolidation done through games and skill challenges. According to Athletics Canada, more than 100, 000 children participated in the program last year – and the organization’s goal is to increase this number to over 500,000 annually. The program uses age-defined, developmentally appropriate progressions and includes adaptations to allow for participation in an integrated manner for participants with all physical and intellectual disabilities. The FMS course will be held on Saturday, September 12 at the Arena Lounge from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The course is free, but it is important that people pre-register by visiting www.viasport.ca. RJTW is being offered at the Mount 7 Rec Plex from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13. Registration can be done at Town Hall or through B.C. Athletics and is $50 + GST per child. For more information and general inquiries about the FMS and RJTW courses, please call Town Hall at 250.344.2271 ext. 225 or email rec.booking@golden.ca.
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Sep. 9 to Sep. 15
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are ready to move in new and unexpected directions. Your boss or supervisor may appreciate any new ideas you have and your willingness to try new things.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a number of items on your plate right now. It may seem overwhelming, but if you work though things one task at a time, you will get through it all.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Many fun things are expected to unfold this week, Taurus. With so many people to see and errands to run, try to make some time to relax so you don’t fall victim to fatigue.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Even some bad news can’t get you down, Scorpio. Take it in stride and press on. Any obstacles only make you stronger for experiencing them.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You have a desire to take in the great outdoors this week, Gemini. Enjoy boating, swimming or even just lounging around a lake. You will return home feeling recharged.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it may take some extra effort to work through a problem, but eventually you will find a solution. Don’t be afraid to ask for some help if you get bogged down with things.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to expend a lot of energy sorting out your calendar and getting things organized this week. Make the most of any leisure time that comes your way.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are feeling confident and capable this week. Things at work are moving along smoothly, and you can focus more of your attention on affairs at home.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Goals and friendships at the workplace evolve this week, Leo. This may be a time of new beginnings for you, and you find yourself enjoying all the new opportunities.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your ability to convey complicated messages in an easily understandable way puts you in high demand this week. Enjoy your time in the spotlight.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, this week you will learn to work with any limitations you may have instead of feeling boxed in by them. There is much you can accomplish when you give it a try.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take a measured approach to tasks this week. Do things in moderation so you can make progress with all of the projects on your plate.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE 2016 Proposed Permissive Tax Exemptions
2016 Proposed Permissive Tax Exemptions
Inaccordance the notice noticerequirements requirementsofofSection Section 227 and authority of Section of Community the Community Charter, the following properties are In accordance with with the 227 and thethe authority of Section 224224 of the Charter, the following properties are proposed bybylaw, bylaw, for forpermissive permissiveproperty propertytaxation taxation exemption 2016 calendar included are required estimates of exemption amounts proposed by exemption forfor thethe 2016 calendar year.year. AlsoAlso included are required estimates of exemption amounts forfor approval on on an an annual basis. for the following followingtwo twoyears. years.Note Notethat thatallallapplications applicationsare arereviewed reviewed approval annual basis. Owner
Roll #
Organization
PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION SPLIT STATUTORY/PERMISSIVE EXEMPT 00186.005 Golden Sikh Cultural Society Golden Sikh Cultural Society Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day 00196.070 Saints Saints Christian & Missionary Alliance 00229.000 Rocky Mountain Alliance Church (Canadian Pacific District) 00269.000 Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Golden Pentacostal Tabernacal 00371.007 Trinity Lutheran Church of Golden Trinity Lutheran Church 00371.010 Church of England St Paul's Anglican Church Congregation of The United Church of 00393.000 St. Andrews United Church Canada 00404.009 Trustees-Golden Jehovah'S Witnesses Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Bc Conference) 00590.150 Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson
00441.020
2016
2017
2016
688
702
716
1,328
1,355
1,382
712 10th Street S
512
522
533
717 10th Street S 909 9th Street S 913 9th Street S
405 1,095 656
413 1,117 669
421 1,139 682
901 11th Avenue S
1,052
1,073
1,094
603 13th Street S 1529 Lafontaine Rd
Golden Jehovah's Witnesses
1218 9th Street S
501
511
522
7th Day Adventist Church
913 11th Street S
459
468
478
Sacred Heart Church
808 11th Street S
650
663
677
1,041
1,062
1,083
327
333
340
8,714
8,889
9,066
641
653
667
1,005
1,025
1,046
423 9th Avenue N
1,005
1,025
1,046
205 & 206 -421 9th Avenue N
1,378
1,406
1,434
102-421 9th Avenue N
1,056
1,077
1,098
208-421-9th Avenue N
3,164
3,227
3,292
516 9th Avenue N
3,721
3,795
3,871
601 11th Street S
1,209
1,233
1,258
915 9th Street S
4,184
4,268
4,354
628 2,897 1,557 22,445
640 2,954 1,589 22,894
653 3,014 1,620 23,351
839
855
873
3,508 4,347
3,579 4,434
3,650 4,523
1,793
1,828
1,865
4,513
4,603
4,695
1,859
1,896
1,934
8,164
8,328
8,494
43,670
44,544
45,435
00660.045 Trustees of The Golden Baptist Church Golden Baptist Church 00501.000
Address
Golden & District Senior Citizens' Golden & District Senior Citizen Housing Society Society (Purcell Apts) Total Permissive Exemption Split Stat/Permissive Exempt
1343 Pine Dr 806 12th Street S
NON PROFIT 00141.000 Patlar Holdings Ltd 00141.000 Patlar Holdings Ltd 00141.000 Patlar Holdings Ltd 00141.000 Patlar Holdings Ltd 00141.000 Patlar Holdings Ltd 00141.000 Patlar Holdings Ltd 00160.000 0798724 Bc Ltd 00234.000 Rocky Mountain Housing Society 00372.000 Synod of The Diocese of Kootenay 00426.010 Golden Pacific #122 Branch R C L 00554.020 Golden & District Historical Soc 00348.000 Annabelle Enterprises Total Non Profit
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Golden Community Resource Society Child Care Resource and Referral Golden Community Resource SocietyGolden Early Years Centre Golden Community Resource Society Employment Centre Golden Community Resource Society Golden Youth Action Network Golden Family Centre Society Golden District Arts Council/Kicking Horse Culture (NFP) Rocky Mountain Housing Society Abbeyfield House Society St Paul's Golden Royal Canadian Legion #122 Golden & District Museum Golden Food Bank
PARK, ATHLETIC OR RECREATION GROUND Golden Rodeo Grounds (Golden Light 00193.008 Crown Provincial Horse Club) 00583.001 Mertex Construction Ltd Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club Total Park, Athletic Or Recreation Ground
106 & 107 - 421 9th Avenue N 106 & 107 - 421 9th Avenue N
1011 11th Avenue S 1302 11th Avenue S 102-1115 9th Street S
1700 Reflection Lake Rd 907 10th Street N
PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION INTEREST IN PUBLIC/LOCAL AUTHORITY PROPERTY Golden Women's Resource Centre 00143.000 Deborah Lynn Kwiatek 419 9th Avenue N Society 00193.015 Golden (Town) Golden & Region Seniors Branch #150 1401 9th Street S Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce 00595.009 Canadian Pacific Railway Co 500 10th Avenue N (Lessee) Total Permissive Exemption Interest in Public/Local Authority Property TOTAL PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS
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Garry Oddy Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234 (250) 344-7234
RE/MAX RE/MAX ofof Golden Golden 250-344-7663 250-344-7663
2 baths
1,270 sqft
NEW
3 baths
3,700sqft
5 bedrooms
4 baths
4 bedrooms
3 baths
2,216sqft
4bdrms 3 baths 2,536sqft 1.18 acres
$569,900 2416 Campbell Road
5 bdrms 2 baths 2,986sqft 10.28 acres
5 bedrooms
2 baths
#18, 1333 Aemmer Way 1 bath
770sqft
$1,900,000 1401, 1405 Trans Canada Highway Land, Building & Business
2,080sqf
2 bedrooms 2 baths
3 bedrooms
2 baths
2,400sqft
4 bedrooms
3 baths
REDUCED
$165,000
1021 King Crescent
2 bedrooms
3,152sqft
1 bath
1,450sqft
$1,195,000 1593 Columbia Valley View
4 bedrooms
3.5 baths
3,752sqft
2 bedrooms
1 bath
Land & Building
813sqft
910 - 12th Street
4 bedrooms
2 baths
2,854sqft
2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft
4 bedrooms
2 baths
REDUCED
1 bath
3.5 baths
2,703sqft
Land
RURAL ACREAGES LS7 Thomas Road........................................... 40 acres..................................................................$229,000 Thomas Road...............................................20 acres........................................................ $129,000 4300 Beard Crk Road ................................. 164 acres ...............................................................$365,000 1516 Black Bear Drive .... ............................. 6.58 acres........................................................ $220,900 Lot 3, Forde Station Road.................................... 3.16 acres................................................................ $89,900 Cromac Ridge ............................................. 4 acreages available...............from $210,000 to $260,000 Pcl A, 3067 Wiseman Road.......................... 70 acres ...................................................................$210,000 Lot 2, 2116 Highway #95, South................... 2.72 acres............................................................... $129,000 Lot 2, Campbell Road .................................. 2.5 acres................................................................. $120,000 2000 Highway #95 South.............................4.22 acres.............................................................. $136,300
1,374 sqft
1742 Seward Frontage
3 bdrms 1 bath 1,740 sqft 18.5acres
1 bath
2 bedrooms
1 bath
802sqft
1515 Fir Crescent
6 bedrooms
3.5 baths
SOLD
3,704 sqft
$469,000 2016 McMurdo Road
2 bdrms 2 baths 2,300sqft 3.71 acres
$565,000 2328 Holmes Deakin Road
5 bdrms
2 baths
3,032 sqft
60 acres
$1,695,000 1590 Columbia Valley View
6 bedrooms
7 baths
$445,000 1011 - 11th Avenue Building & Land
813 sqft
$399,900
$195,000 #206, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail
$95,000 Proposed 528A - 9th Avenue
2 bedrooms
$460,000
$399,900
1515 Cedar Street
5 bedrooms
1,984sqft
$189,000
$167,700 707-9th Street
REDUCED
2 baths
2,436sqft
2,520sqft
#201, 521 - 8th Avenue
$328,300 517 - 12th Street
REDUCED 5 bedrooms
2 baths
$229,900
3 bedrooms
1312 - 11th Street
5 bedrooms
#101, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail
4bdrms 1 bath 2,680sqft 77.8 acres
$309,000
$249,000 512 - 7th Street
9.75 acres
$949,000 1739 Oberg Johnson Road
Dan Veselic Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435 (250) 344-1435
$185,000
2393 Kettleston Road
$330,000
$415,000 901 - 11th Avenue
NEW
$174,900
$589,999 1445 Granite Drive
2,702sqft
#204, 521 - 8th Avenue
$369,500 1114 - 10th Street
$279,000 2 bedrooms
1401 Granite Drive
$290,000
$529,000 1816 Campbell Road
3,510sqft
515 - 11th Street
$369,000 407 Riverglen Drive
$495,600
$549,000
1415 Deere Ridge Road
$499,900 1510 Poplar Street
3 bedrooms
Marlon Chambers Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Flec Demmon Bob Tegart (250) 344-0735 (250) 344-0275 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321(250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451
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$282,300 1124 - 8th Street
2 bedrooms
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4,500sqft
$950,000 528 - 9th Avenue
Land, Building & Business
SOLD $460,000
$38,300 #16 Whispering Spruce MHP 3 bedrooms
SOLD
1212 Horse Creek Road
Hobby Ranch, 2 Homes plus Shop
SOLD
$329,000 1116 - 10th Street
5 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,040sqft
$175,000 524 - 11th Street
3 bedrooms
1 bath
1,200sqft