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Chamber alters format for federal candidates forum Questions from the floor will be welcomed at Oct. 6 event BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

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The Colombo Lodge cucina served as a hub for nonnas and zias putting skill to scalille stick this week. As Piazza Day nears, the Sisters of Colombo gathered to roll out dough for a traditional Calabrese cookie called a scalille, which translates to “little ladders.” It's a simple recipe but requires great skill to wind the dough around a wooden stick, often passed down generation to generation, to form the characteristic shape. Cathy Esposito (front) and Vivian Johnson shape scalilli.

Italian treats a highlight of Piazza Day Annual Colombo event set for Saturday BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

All it takes is eggs and flour to make one of the tastiest Italian cookies. Of course, frying the dough in oil and smothering the cookie in honey also helps scalille shine. Those few ingredients plus plenty of amore and nonna's rolling stick is what keeps scalille a favourite – and a sellout at Colombo Piazza Day. Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Colombo Lodge members invite the community to bring an appetite for food and music to the society's 6th annual Piazza Day. “The day is a fun-packed three hours and we welcome

the community to come out and enjoy,” says Pat Zanier, president of the men's lodge. “Piazza Day is growing every year and we need to keep it going. That's what the lodge is about, promoting and sharing our culture with friends and the community.” Mouth watering scents have been wafting from the lodge's kitchen all week as the Sisters of Colombo gathered to roll, fry and bake traditional Italian sweets to sell during the event. Sounds like hard work, but the Colombo women look forward to it, and say it's all in good fun. “Everyone does their part,” explained sorelle member Irene Hanley. “It's enjoyable for us to be a part of Piazza Day so it isn't like work. It's important to carry on the See TRAIL, Page 2

Reconsidering format for the Oct. 6 political forum was one of the first tasks Audry Lochrie checked off her to-do list. “I had to keep asking myself, ‘Who is this forum really for?’” says the new executive director of the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce. “And the answer is, ‘it’s for you, the public.’” The original plan was to give candidates a heads up with questions prior to the Federal All Candidates Forum. Community feedback opposed to that format created synergy, Lochrie said, so this week she revised the rules and procedures. “This is to ensure voters are given the most time possible for directing their on-the-spot questions to the candidates (that) Tuesday night,” she added. “The candidates are looking forward to responding to the revised voter-focussed format the district chamber has settled on. An open mike session begins after moderator Catherine Adair kicks off the evening at 7 p.m. in the Cominco gym. “Question period starts with Round 1, which is open to the public on a first come, first serve basis to the microphone,” Lochrie clarified. “And allowing one question for one candidate.” Round 2 follows with the media panel presenting rapid-fire random questions. The evening will close with one prepared question directed to all the candidates, during Round 3. “In order for the public to have the most time to ask questions, we are only having one submitted question to all the candidates,” Lochrie noted. Conservative Marshall Neufeld and Liberal Connie Denesiuk have confirmed they will be at the podium. NDP candidate Richard Cannings’ status remains tentative, explained Lochrie. The audience could end up hearing from even more candidates. Independent Brian Gray has confirmed his attendance and Independent Doug Pederson said he’s planning to take part, although neither have officially registered with Elections Canada. The deadline to register as a candidate for the federal election is Sept. 28. That still leaves the door open for a Green Party representative in the South OkanaganWest Kootenay (SOWK) riding to join the race. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the evening is slated to wrap up at 9 p.m. For more information contact the chamber at 250.368.3144.

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Trail nonna ‘the brains’ behind the tasty dough

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FROM PAGE 1 years working in the Colombo traditions, and we are so proud kitchen. of our heritage,” she laughed. These days, the men do all “And we make a lot (of food), the heavy lifting, and Ilva does because people pig out when all the tasting to make sure all they come – they really do eat a sauce served is seasoned just lot of food.” right. It wasn’t only women in the “She’s the brains behind the kitchen this week, however. dough,” said Zanier. “She’s got The men’s lodge has been stira lot of helpers but she calls all ring large pots of marinara to the shots, tastes everything and Ilva smother the homemade polenta makes sure it’s all just right.” Corazza – but the work was all done Ilva’s cooking career began under the watchful eye of Ilva as a young girl in Italy and Corazza. continued at the Trail Hotel, before she Now 90, the Trail nonna has cooked brought her know-how to the Colombo. molto pasta and meatballs in her 40-plus After all those years, she says there’s no

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secret to her recipes. “You put good (ingredients) in the sauce and the sauce comes good,” she said. “And you need to taste a little. If you need more (seasoning), then you add it. Simple.” To accompany the food, Ray Tenisci, Roland Perri and Terry Mandoli will be playing live music, and Colombo members will be in the archives room to share the history and Italian culture of Trail. The lodge is open to new members and an information table will be set up that day. Piazza Day runs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with food and drink tickets on sale during the event.

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Village offers up free gym to keep seniors active By Valerie Rossi Times Staff

Seventy is the new 50, according to the Village of Fruitvale. The community is getting behind its fit seniors and “middlers” with a new free workout facility in the basement of the Fruitvale Memorial Centre. “A lot of people have one or two pieces of fitness equipment at home, but they don't have the whole gamut,” said Lila Cresswell, village chief administrative officer. The Gym went from idea to reality when the village received a $25,000 seniors' grant from the government this spring and was backed by other local contributors. The funding covered the cost of brand new equipment such as a rowing machine, a couple treadmills and ellipticals, a stationary bike and much more. “The idea of seniors has changed,” said Cresswell. “There are different stages of seniors, but I really believe that

“There are different stages of seniors, but I really believe that the seniors that are between 55 and 70 are extremely active.” Lila Cresswell

the seniors that are between 55 and 70 are extremely active.” Numbers don't lie. The village already has over 100 Beaver Valley residents who “identify as seniors” signed up with swipe cards armed, ready for orientation today. The community was invited in for a sneak peak Tuesday during a seniors luncheon when excitement was shared amongst those packed into the former club room. “They were thrilled,” added Cresswell. “They all plunked right on the equipment, started it up and had a look at

it.” The village has temporarily repurposed the smaller room while they go after further funding to renovate a larger space on the other side of the hall's bowling alley. For the next month, they will be keeping a keen eye on usage and expect quite a response from not just those looking to sign up, but others wanting to add their expertise to the community initiative. Beaver Valley Clinic is on board and fitness users can expect heart monitoring and blood pressure checks during “workout with your doc,” a new program in addition to “walk with your doc.” The Beaver Valley continues to focus on its age-friendly plan by keeping “coffee with Vickie” Fitzpatrick, a chance for local seniors to get in touch and share what they'd like to see in their communities. “(Being age-friendly) is all about making a community accessible, welcoming and engaging for the age-

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Walking partners Sharon Brown and Cathy Sifrit strolled into The Gym Wednesday to try out some equipment the two active seniors may find themselves on once winter conditions roll in. The new free facility has just opened its doors to Beaver Valley seniors. ing demographic,” said Cresswell. “You really want to keep people involved and healthy and the more social inclusion and activity you have, the healthier your seniors or adults are going

to be.” It was clear fitness was a priority but joining the rest of the crowd at a general drop in facility was not what seniors were after, according to Cresswell.

“They wanted their own space,” she added. “It's geared toward seniors and middlers. I'm a middler. I'm not on old pension but at the same point, I don't necessarily identify as

being in my mid-life anymore, either.” The Gym is available from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a swipe card that the village's “mature” residents can be pick up from the village office.

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Invite-only event for Stephen Harper’s stop in Penticton By Dan Walton

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Marshall Neufeld couldn’t have hoped for a better visitor to drop in on his campaign. The Conservative candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay hosted Prime

Minister Stephen Harper during a support rally at Brutus Truck Bodies on the evening of Sept. 13. “For (Neufeld) the economy is his number one priority,” Harper said. “It’s all about creating and protecting jobs, lowering leases

and helping families here in the Okanagan.” A frenzied crowd of 700 chanting Conservative supporters filled the brightlylit, bannered interior of the Brutus Truck Bodies showroom at the invite-only event to welcome Prime

Minister Stephen Harper to Penticton on Sept. 13. Media were not allowed to ask questions at the rally or at an earlier scheduled photo opportunity at Painted Rock Estate wineries. Leading up to the Prime Minister’s

OBITUARIES & FUNERAL NOTICES Doris Robbie Doris Robbie passed away peacefully on September 14, 2015 in Trail, BC. Doris was born Doris Ethel Irene Sanders on April 17, 1920 to Arthur and Dorothy Sanders in Ruthilda, Saskatchewan where she lived for the first 25 years of her life before moving west to the Trail area. In Trail she married her husband James Robbie and the couple lived in Beaver Falls before moving in 1954 to Fruitvale where Doris remained for the next 60 years. Doris loved her community and loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed bowling, curling and golfing and remained active well into her senior years. Doris was predeceased by her husband James, her parents, three brothers; Wilfred, Edwin and Allen. She is survived by her daughters, Myrna (Bill) of Chilliwack, BC, Judy (Don) of Trail, BC and her son James (Lynn) of Kamloops, BC, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, a sister Mildred of Rosetown, Saskatchewan and brother Russell (Jane) of Ruthilda, Saskatchewan. No funeral service will be held at Doris’ request, a family memorial will be held at a later date. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to Doris’ favorite charity “The Canadian Wildlife Federation.” at 350 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON, K2M 2W1. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper talks to hundreds of Conservative supporters at a party rally at Brutus Truck Bodies in Penticton Sept. 13. Harper made several campaign stops during the day including one at a Penticton winery and others in Kelowna. appearance, Neufeld touched on the importance of a solid economy and safe country. The crowd began chanting “Harper” and “Canada” in anticipation, right before the Conservative campaign bus rolled into the building for Harper to step out indoors. Many of the issues that are forefront on the campaign trail were addressed, though Harper spent the majority of his 25-minute speech focused on the economy. “The wrong decisions at the national level will cause downsizing, closures, business closures, and jobs losses across the countries, including communities just like here in Penticton.” The most plausible alternative governments – Liberal and NDP – will spend recklessly, Harper argues, which will cause deficits and force tax hikes. “Our economy is not some theory in a classroom – it is how you create jobs; how you put food on the table; how we save for our future. We cannot tax or borrow our way to prosperity.” A small group of protesters stood across the street from the complex, including an aboriginal couple chanting anti-government sentiments to the beat of a drum. There were also two self-proclaimed Anonymous group members wearing Guy Fawkes masks and three other individuals. Some of those walking to their vehicles yelled back at the pro-

testers, some shouting: “get a job” and “work is a four-letter word,” as well as other more derogatory comments. RCMP officers watched and spoke briefly to the group who did not leave until after Harper’s bus left the property and headed west on Okanagan Avenue escorted by a number of black secret service vehicles with emergency lights flashing. “The purpose of the mask is to remain anonymous,” said one of the protesters. “Politics doesn’t work, having a figurehead puppet at the top of a nation is not the proper way to run a society or civilization, science is a lot better than politics I’ll go that far. I can’t say too much more because Harper has muzzled scientists.” Connie Denesiuk, Liberal candidate for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, defended the party’s promise to run a deficit. “In order to get the economy moving again, we need to invest in infrastructure,” she said in reference to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s pledge to run a threeyear, $30-billion deficit for a new infrastructure program. “That money’s not going to be spent on government advertising.” Denesiuk said the Harper Government has run seven consecutive deficits since taking office – “We’ll only run three.” Harper said if a Liberal or NDP government is elected,

Canadian’s with an annual income of $60,000 will be subject to at least $1,000 extra in taxes. “He’s making stuff up,” said NDP candidate Richard Cannings. “We will not touch the income tax rate of any individual Canadian. The only tax rates we are going to change right now is we are going to lower the taxes for small businesses from 11 to 9 per cent.” Denesiuk also argued Harper’s claim. “The Liberals have promised to cut income taxes of people in that bracket from 22 to 20.5 per cent,” she said. Cannings said the NDP has pledged to raise tax rates only on large corporations. “Only by a small amount to make it slightly more realistic – they have such low taxes, and they’re just banking that money. They’re not investing it back in jobs; the country.” While most of Harper’s criticisms were aimed at both parties, he also warned the audience specifically against voting NDP, citing “disastrous” records both times they formed government in British Columbia. Cannings refuted. “The 1990s were very good years for the province, better in all economic indicators than the (successive) Liberal government. NDP governments across the country, if you look at real data, have had the best record for any party of See HARPER, Page 5

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Harper touts Tories as best choice for Canadians FROM PAGE 4 budgets that are balanced.” Conservative supporter Lee Pixley who was in attendance agrees with the Prime Minister. “It seems like all the other parties are gung ho to spend our taxes all willy nilly and where are they going to get the money? They’re just going to keep taxing people to death just like the NDP did here in B.C. – just about ruined this province, and I sure don’t want to see that happen federally.” Nonetheless, Cannings sees the appetite for change in Canada. He hosted his party leader, Tom Mulcair, on Aug. 31. “The Conservatives don’t want a public rally, we do,” he said. “We had 1,000 cheering supporters — it was one of the biggest political events in Okanagan history. Harper has a little closed event by

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RCMP Cpl. Chad Parsons talks with Anonymous protesters outside of where Prime Minister Stephen Harper was speaking at a Conservative Party rally Sept. 13. invitation only. I think it shows how people are turning to the NDP as the agents of change in Canada.” Cannings said he didn’t notice any disruptive visitors to be part of Mulcair’s rally, but among the number of Canadians who are embracing change – “I can guess why the Conservatives didn’t want them to be part of their

event.” Harper believes the Conservative Party offers what’s most important to Canadians – lower taxes and balanced budgets which create more jobs. He said his government has given the Canadian economy a solid foundation to withstand the implications of global instability.

“We have to make sure that those who want reckless spending, tax hikes and deficits do not get their hands on managing our economy.” He warned the Oct. 19 election will offer Canadians two very different paths, and the consequences of choosing wrong will likely be compounded by global economic uncertainty. The NDP and Liberal parties often talk about infrastructure investment, he said, but the Conservative Party’s ongoing efforts can be seen in progress at places like Kelowna Rapid Bus Service, the Apple Valley housing development for seniors and upgrades to Highway 97 among other things. Harper said the country’s largest infrastructure plan in history is underway, and no borrowing or tax increases were needed to make it happen.

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he bidding: North, with his 13 points and no five card major, opens his better (longer) minor, Diamonds. East passes, quite dismayed with his zero points, and unappreciative of his only honour, the Spade Ten, a winner if declarer plays Spades poorly. South has an opening hand and gives partner a game-forcing bid of Two Clubs. South bypasses his four card major only because his Clubs are longer. One should always bid one’s hand naturally and need not rush to make a game forcing bid. West, with a very good opening hand, has a break in tempo before making a wise pass. If the opponents are in a game forcing auction, East must be bust, and any bid by West besides pass would be a card player’s suicide. North’s rebid would be Two No Trump but because he does not have a Spade stopper, he bids Two Hearts,

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which is strictly speaking a reverse. Some partnerships may agree that reverses by opener show extra values even in a two-overone auction, but I play that reverses are only extra values if partner’s hand could be six points. South bids his fourcard major that he bypasses, and North raises promising four Spades. South then bids game. The Play: West has no obvious good lead. Since dummy likely has AQ of diamonds and declarer, AQ of clubs, he leads the Diamond Jack, top of an interior sequence. Opening leads from a tenace holding (broken or nontouch-

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ing honours) are very rare against a trump contract. Declarer, without any second thought, plays the Ace and plays the Spade Nine from dummy. East ducks smoothly because that is what he decided to do when dummy was first tabled. Declarer lets it ride, and it loses to the Queen. West looks at dummy and sees that a Heart is a safe exit. Declarer wins the ace and plays a small Spade to the Eight. West wins the Ace and exits another Heart. The Spade play by South is excellent and not only is the best way to play the suit but it also protects against four Spades held by East. Declarer wins the Heart Queen and draws the last trump. He then does a ruffing finesse in Clubs

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s humans, we need to sleep. Yet, on both sides of the border, “sleeping” can be considered a criminal act – especially if you are homeless and have no place to rest your head, other than in public spaces such as parks. How have cities and states been able to impose and enforce bylaws and ordinances that clearly violate one’s right to occupy public space for this very purpose? This summer, several cases are putting this longstanding question to the legal test. The outcome of those legal decisions might just change the way we view homelessness. In the City of Abbotsford, B.C., a civil court case is pitting a group known as the Drug War Survivors against the state in a fight over what is being viewed as further evidence of the criminalization of homelessness. The group’s lawyer has argued that his clients (and all homeless persons) have the right to occupy park space for the purpose of temporary dwelling and sleeping.

The case argues that a set of bylaws prohibiting such uses of public spaces is unjust, given that there is no alternative. Perhaps the real fight is also about who is responsible for the provision of adequate shelter in Canada, especially for those most in need. Across the border, the U.S. Department of Justice has intervened in a case in the District Court of Boise, Idaho. The department argued that the act of sleeping, when there is no shelter available, should not be considered a criminal act. Among the nearly half a million annual homeless, 42 per cent slept in unsheltered public locations. Interestingly, neither the Abbotsford case, nor the Boise filing, are new. Cities have always struggled with the inability to shelter all those in need. What is new, however, is the criminalization of homelessness. The U.S. didn’t see a spike in the numbers of citizens without homes until the late 1970s. The causes: the economy, deinstitutionalization of persons

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from mental health facilities, and increasing numbers of veterans on the streets. For most jurisdictions, the fight was not about affordable housing but how to deal with the “vagrants” who shuffled about the streets. Citizens demanded steps be taken to end public intoxication, curb panhandling and the visibility of poverty, mental health and severe addiction. In 1979, Supreme Court Judge Andrew Tyler delivered a landmark decision in the case of Callahan v. Carey. Robert Callahan was homeless and resided in the notorious Bowery neighbourhood of New York City. Justice Tyler’s brave deci-

sion was clear: the State was obligated to provide shelter to those most in need. His decision also included the clear articulation of necessary shelter standards and intake and monitoring provisions. The decision required the State of New York to shelter those in need. The case would also impact other jurisdictions to consider whose responsibility it was to provide temporary shelter. In the late 1990s, Toronto’s Tent City plight became ground zero for a Canadian resistance movement that drew in many, including the late Jack Layton, a then-city councillor. He grappled with the same question: Who is responsible for the provision of adequate shelter in Canada during a time of crisis? The Toronto story ended with a mass eviction on the occupied private lands while a media storm brewed among social housings activists, governments and citizens, all fighting over how shelter should be provided and what rights Canadians have to occupy land.

The Tent City movement did not result in the legal outcomes of Callahan v. Carey, but it did see the federal government acknowledge the homeless crisis with an investment of nearly $1 billion in funding to overhaul Canada’s inadequate shelter system. As the North American summer simmers with high temperatures evoking heat warnings, several legal proceedings are quietly brewing. Perhaps the boiling point has been hit — with governments on both sides of the border on the verge of acknowledging the right of people to sleep in public spaces when no other option exists. Let’s hope these legal cases also determine this fundamental right cannot be deemed a criminal act. And let’s hope what follows is further government investment in the range of supports needed to end homelessness. Jino Distasio is an expert adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca and Director of the Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg.

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eremy “Jez” Corbyn and maximum wage to cap the Bernie Sanders are very wages of bankers and other much alike, and so are high earners, impose an arms their ambitions. Corbyn embargo on Israel, and get rid wants to lead Britain’s Labour of Britain’s nuclear weapons. Party into the next election When asked if there were and become prime minister; any circumstances under Sanders wants to win the which he would deploy British Democratic Party nomination armed forces abroad, Corbyn and become the next president replied: “I’m sure there are of the United States. And then some but I can’t think of each man plans to turn his them at the moment.” He’s a country sharply to the left. republican, although he says To the vast that ending the surprise of pracmonarchy is tically every“not the fight body, Corbyn I’m interested has just achieved in.” He’s a vegethe first stage of tarian who does his master plan: not own a car, on Saturday, he and he looks a became the leadlittle like Obier of the Labour Wan Kenobi. GWYNNE Party. When He is, in other he entered the words, the Real leadership conMcCoy. test, the bookB e r n i e World Affairs makers were Sanders, by quoting odds contrast, lives of 200-to-one against him, in the United States, where but he ended up winning the many people regard “demoleadership by a landslide. cratic socialism” as akin to Senator Sanders was devil worship. He favours unialso seen as a complete no- versal healthcare funded by hoper when he threw his hat taxes (supported by all parinto the ring: 74 years old ties in Britain) and publicly (Corbyn is 66), no money funded elections with strict and no well-honed political limits on corporate donamachine behind him (ditto), tions (ditto), and he too advoand far too left-wing to win cates free higher education the Democratic Party’s presi- and higher taxes on the rich. dential nomination, let alone That’s already “socialist” in an the presidency. But something American political context. unexpected is also happening But he’s not planning to with Sanders’s campaign. nationalize anything, bring There were no other high- in rent controls, end all profile candidates for the American military intervenDemocratic nomination: most tions overseas, or ban arms people assumed that it was sales to Israel. Hillary Clinton’s for the askWhatever his private opining. But then Sanders began ions may be, he is running to creep up on her, especially for the Democratic Party’s in the two states where the presidential nomination, and first primaries will be held, nobody in the Democratic New Hampshire and Iowa. The Party has advocated anything last three polls have shown that radical within living Sanders leading Clinton in memory. New Hampshire by an average Sanders is as far left within margin of 7.5 percent, and he the American political specis now one percent ahead in trum (which doesn’t extend Iowa too. very far in that direction) as Sanders is not as far left Corbyn is within the broader as Corbyn, of course. No British spectrum. Could he elected US politician is as far really pull off a Corbyn-style left as Corbyn, who prom- upset and win the Democratic ises to nationalize the rail- nomination? ways and energy companies, It depends on whether scrap university tuition fees, Hillary Clinton’s current bring back rent controls, raise stumbles end in a big fall taxes and introduce a national in her support. It could hap-

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pen. Last week’s opinon polls revealed that she had lost her lead over her two likeliest Republican opponents in next year’s presidential election, Jeb Bush or Ben Carson – and even Donald Trump was drawing level with her. The Democratic National Convention is still 10 months away, but it’s already late for anybody other than VicePresident Joe Biden to enter the race with a good chance of winning – and Biden is deeply conflicted about running. So if Clinton fades, Sanders would have a chance: the odds against him are already a good deal shorter than 200-to-one. Whether he could actually win the presidency is a different question. British pundits were unanimous in saying that Corbyn has no chance of winning a national election and becoming prime minister. Former Labour leader and prime minister Tony Blair went further: “If Jeremy Corbyn becomes leader it won’t be a defeat like 1983 or 2015 at the next election. It will mean rout, possibly annihilation.” But Labour just lost the last election, and the next one is five years away. There is still time to change horses if Corbyn isn’t working out. Whereas the US election is next year. Could Sanders win it? The professional pundits and pollsters in the United States say no, because he’s too far from the mainstream. Sanders just points to the despair that grips so many middle-class Americans as the rich get ever richer and their own living standards stagnate. “Don’t let anybody tell you that we’re radical, that we’re outside the mainstream. We are the mainstream.” He could be right: it’s the same despair with business as usual that has pushed Donald Trump out in front of the Republican nomination race. And that would be something, wouldn’t it? Bernie Sanders vs. Donald Trump for the presidency. At last Americans get a real choice. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Retail, real estate help keep province in black By Tom Fletcher BC LocalNews

VICTORIA – The B.C. government is on track for a surplus

of $277 million for the fiscal year ending next spring, despite a costly forest fire season and a continued

decline in revenues from natural gas and other resource revenues. Finance Minister

Mike de Jong released results from the first quarter of the year on Tuesday afternoon, showing the surplus

down $7 million from the budget forecasts made in February of this year. It showed revenues

higher than expected from income taxes and property transfer tax, as well as continued rapid growth

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in retail sales and sales tax revenues. Government spending is now forecast to be $381 million more than the budget, with costs of this year’s forest fire season above $300 million. That’s more than last year, but still below the total for 2009 and B.C.’s worst fire year, 2003. With similar surpluses expected for the next two years, de Jong said the government has room for some “modest” spending increases on programs. But the main emphasis remains paying down operating debt left from the deficit years that followed the financial crisis of 2008. De Jong said the current trend would see operating debt paid off by 2019-20, for the first time since the 1970s. Capital debt for major construction continues to grow, but not as quickly as the size of the economy. The B.C. economy continues to add employment, but less than one half of one per cent per year. NDP finance critic Carole James said manufacturing and forestry are struggling while the B.C. Liberal government maintains its complete focus on natural gas exports. “We’re almost at the four-year mark for the premier’s jobs plan, and here we are, continuing to see less than half of the number they predicted in terms of job growth,” James said. The opposition has focused on the government’s reduced spending on post-secondary education, and charging adults $550 per credit for high school courses they take after graduation, in order to qualify for further studies. “Now’s the time that we should be providing support for people who want to retrain, who want to go back to school, who want to look for for those job opportunities,” James explained.

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Wheels

Shocks and struts and safety

inter is coming whether you want it or not. I used to get a lot more excited about winter (the ski thing) but now the cold thing is hard on my mechanic hands and feet. With winter comes the Christmas season, the season of giving. Are you stuck for a gift for a vehicle driving son or daughter? I have a great idea. Give a gift of love. Buy them a set of shocks or struts. Install or have them installed before winter. Sounds a bit strange? Maybe a bit self serving. (I do like to sell suspension pieces.) First, a little explanation is required. What do shocks and struts have to do with love? You love your kids and you want them to be safe. Shocks and struts are your vehicle’s dampeners. They are in charge of keeping the tires in contact with the road. Tires that are in contact with the road at all times will stop, start and turn

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with maximum traction. Maximum traction means maximum safety. Worn dampeners (shocks or struts) are not always obvious. It is likely that when your vehicle reaches 100,000 kilometres that your dampeners are worn out. How can you tell? Not easy. The wear on your dampeners has likely been gradual. The best way to see what you are missing; test drive a new car. Feel how quickly it responds to braking and steering. Feel how smooth it rolls along. That is how new dampeners

feel. Sure a new car feels great. A new car is not in your Christmas budget though. Maybe a new set of shocks and/or struts is. Usually the kids’ vehicles are of an older vintage. They may not have all the latest safety features; antilock brakes and electronic stability and traction control, side and curtain airbags, lane departure warning system, etc. Those systems are awesome but they are not something that can be retrofitted to a vehicle at a reasonable cost. Dampeners (shocks and/or struts) were made to be replaced. They can even in many cases be upgraded from the original. Replacing these units is one big step towards getting back that new car performance. That new car performance carries with it a step up closer to new car safety. Severely worn dampeners are

D O W N T O W N C A S T L E G A R obvious. Come to a stop and your vehicle does not stop boun- Subtotal: $113.00 cing up and down like a bouncy ball. Driving around can make you seasick. Your vehicle handles like a big boat. All reactions are slow D O W N T O W N C A S T L E G A R and full of jiggles. Once pushed beyond severely Subtotal: worn, $121.00 shocks and struts can become friction full and actually binding. Now instead of absorbing the road surface imperfections the vehicle simply pounds over bumps. The ride is almost punishing. If your kids have let their shocks/struts reach the severe state they have likely ruined a few more suspension components in the process. Footwear for Women, Men and Children Only Christmas and a birthday will get them safely plying the roads again. Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed auto359 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC • 250.365.5510 motive technician and centralcityshoes@hotmail.com graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. E-mail: nutechauto@telus.net

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Former Wildcat joins Swiss League By Jim Bailey

was assistant coach to the Kootenay Bantam Wildcats Castlegar’s Jennifer Gallo female hockey team, while answered the door when maintaining her competiopportunity knocked and tive edge by playing in men’s will fulfill her dream of play- leagues and running hockey ing pro hockey when she skill-development sessions. joins the EV Bomo Thun in The Swiss A League Switzerland this season to is one of Europe’s elite play in the Swiss Women’s women’s leagues with a ‘A’ Hockey League. number of Olympic calibre “I’m excited and players. The city of honoured to go play Thun in the canfor EV Bomo Thun, ton of Bern, where and just thankful Gallo will reside, is for the opportuna scenic marvel of ity,” said Gallo. 12th century castles The former set on the River Aare Kootenay Wildcat with Lake Thun and was invited to play the Swiss Alps loomin the six-team ing in the distance. league after a forGallo says the mer NCAA coach prospect of going put her in conto a foreign counJennie Gallo tact with potential try and embracing teams earlier this a different culture year. Gallo sent video to a is something she looks forhandful of European and ward to, and playing on a Canadian teams, and while team with just three North many were interested, the American imports gives her Swiss team was the first to the chance to represent her sign her to a one-year deal. country on an international “It’ll be good for me,” said stage. Gallo. “I haven’t travelled “I’m just excited to be overseas, but have been all kind of like an ambassaover the states with hockey, dor too, of going and repreI think this will be a new senting Canada, because experience and what better that’s cool, and representing way than to play hockey, Castlegar and the Kootenays the game you’re passion- is so awesome.” ate about, and travel at the But playing the game she same time.” loves trumps them all. Gallo grew up playing “I think my goals are to minor hockey on “boys’” just play the best that I can teams prior to lacing them obviously, and to just help up with the Kootenay AAA the team, because that’s Wildcats and B.C. Outback why they are bringing us Women’s AAA team as well over there, to help the team as Team BC. Gallo went on and work hard on and off to play for the University the ice. of Maine on a full hockey “But I’m just excited, scholarship, recording 40 I’m excited to see what the goals and 37 assists in her culture’s like out there, 124 game career, and led the I’m excited to travel, and, team in scoring in her sen- obviously, number one is to ior year. She also attended play my favourite game, I’m Hockey Canada camps to so passionate about it.” train with the national Gallo can’t forget those team. that made this opportunity For the past two years, possible and would like to Gallo has worked as an thank her family, friends, Education Assistant at St. and past coaches for all Michael’s School in Trail and their support. Times Sports Editor

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The Trail Smoke Eaters battled Trail Firefighters and RCMP on the ball diamond at Butler Park last week, and when the dust settled the RCMP-Firefighters took a close 36-35 victory over the Smokies. Right: Deputy Fire Chief Dan Derby brings the heat but (left) Smokies Harlan Orr connects for a good cause as the annual charity game raised $1000 each for Sanctuary and Kate’s Kitchen.

Uninspiring effort in Smokies loss to Warriors By Jim Bailey

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Three games into the BCHL season and the Trail Smoke Eaters are at a crossroads after an 8-3 drubbing at the hands of the West Kelowna Warriors in Kelowna on Tuesday. “It was worse case scenario,” said Coach and GM Nick Deschenes. “We don’t have any identity right now, from top to bottom. Our top guys aren’t playing the right way, aren’t buying into our system, and bottom guys don’t have any direction and are reverting to habits they had before they came.” The Warriors had five-point nights from Garrett Forster and last year’s scoring champion, Liam Blackburn, as they jumped out to 2-1 and 5-1 leads in the first and second period before icing it in the third. It was a different Smoke Eaters team than the one that racked up nine goals in a win over Kelowna in the pre-season, the compete and intensity levels were nonexistent, says Deschenes. “One of the things that got me excited about coaching in junior A and for the Trail Smoke Eaters, was

that the motivation factor was pretty clear. They (the players) have NCAA scholarships dangled in front of their noses in upwards of a $300,000 value that sets you up for life, and if that doesn’t get you excited to come to the rink to work hard, (what does?) . . . I really question if the majority of this team really wants to be here and play junior A hockey.” Trail opened the scoring in the first period on the power play, when Harlan Orr took a pass from Nick Halloran and snapped a screen shot past Forbes Ploszaj at 2:48. West Kelowna responded with a power-play goal of their own at 6:19, when Jonathan Desbiens potted his first of the season by sliding one along the ice and past Trail goalie Linden Marshall. The Warriors made it 2-1 late in the first period as Forster’s wrister from the circle beat Marshall off the rush. The Warriors netted back-to-back goals 55 seconds apart early in the second period, as Paul Lovsin scored followed by a Kylar Hope tally. Hope notched his second goal of the game on a great deflection from a Jake Harrison point shot to make it 5-1 as

the Smokies managed just three shots on the Warrior goal in the period. Trail made it a 5-2 game at 4:08 of the third period when Jake Kaupilla spun and wired it by Ploszaj. But the Warriors would respond as Blackburn potted a power-play marker at 8:58 before Rylan Yaremko showed off his hands with a beautiful play to make it 7-2. Trail would make it 7-3 at 12:39 when Ross Armour deflected one past Ploszaj, but Desbiens would light the lamp again to round out the scoring. Ploszaj made 17 saves in the win while Marshall made 25 in the loss. The disappointing performance has caused the coaching staff to reassess the status of its players and if the poor effort continues Saturday against Merritt, changes are imminent. “Potentially, what it is going to come down to is you’re going to see a lot of affiliate players in the lineup and a lot of changes being made here right away, because it’s unacceptable, we can’t move forward with this type of effort and intensity level,” said Deschenes. Trail hosts the Merritt Centennials at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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Hockey

Women’s Worlds open in Kamloops

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It was a great turnout for the Golden City Grind on Sunday, which saw young competitors compete in the one and three kilometre runs while the more ambitious competed in the 5 and 10-km. jaunts.

NHL

Pre-season 3-on-3 experiment

THE CANADIAN PRESS Get ready to see plenty of three-on-three hockey during the NHL pre-season. Before the league goes to five minutes of three-on-three overtime when it counts, 45 exhibition games will feature the experiment so that every team gets a chance to play it at least three times regardless of the score. The Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators will get things underway Sunday night in the second game of their split-squad doubleheader. No matter the score, the teams will begin a five-minute three-onthree overtime. “That was a response to club inquiries and requests over the summer because I would say most coaches don’t spend a lot

of practice time practising threeon-three,” deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Wednesday from New York. “So they want to kind of get a sense of how it operates, probably get some familiarity and comfort level with it before the regular season starts and they’re deciding games with it.” The league and NHL Players’ Association agreed to adopt the policy for the pre-season, Daly said. In the pre-season, the games designated for three-on-three overtime that aren’t tied won’t have to go to a shootout. For record-keeping purposes, the team winning at the end of regulation will be given the victory. Any game that is tied will also give teams the opportunity to try three-on-three overtime.

Scoreboard

Edmonton at Calgary, 9 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 9 p.m. L.A. at Arizona, 10 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 20 Florida at Nashville, 4:30 p.m. New Jersey at Boston, 7 p.m. Florida at Nashville, 8 p.m. Monday, September 21 Pittsburgh at Columbus, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at NY Islanders, 7 p.m. New Jersey at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. NY Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Carolina at Washington, 7 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

BCHL Wednesday’s results N/A Vernon at Penticton, 7 p.m. Tuesday’s results Salmon Arm 7 Merritt 5 West Kelowna 8 Trail 3 Friday’s games Powell River at Cowichan Valley, 7 p.m. Victoria at Nanaimo, 7 p.m. Penticton at Surrey, 7 p.m. Coquitlam at Vernon, 7 p.m. Chilliwack at Merritt, 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s games P.G. at Langley, 6 p.m.

Hockey NHL Pre-season

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens are set to play three-on-three after their exhibition game Sept. 22 at Bell Centre. The implementation of threeon-three overtime came after the American Hockey League sharply reduced shootouts last season by playing three minutes of four-on-four overtime followed by up to four minutes of three-on-three. General managers voted to move to some type of threeon-three overtime last spring, leaving it open whether to adopt the AHL seven-minute format or simply five-minutes of three-on-three. Five minutes of three-on-three was eventually approved by the joint competition committee and the board of governors.

Powell R. at Nanaimo, 6 p.m. Chilliwack at Vernon, 6 p.m. Victoria at Alberni, 7 p.m. Coquitlam at Sal Arm, 7 p.m. Penticton at West K, 7 p.m. Merritt at Trail, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 20 Powell River at Alberni 2 p.m. Wenatchee at Langley, 3 p.m. Chilliwack at Sal Arm, 3 p.m. P.G. at Surrey, 4 p.m.

Football Thursday, Sep. 17

All Times Eastern Denver at K.C. , 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 20 Tampa at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Arizona at Chicago, 1 p.m. Houston at Carolina, 1 p.m.

San Fran at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. New Eng at Buffalo, 1 p.m. San Diego at Cinci, 1 p.m. Tenn at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Wash, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 4:05 p.m.

Dallas at Phila, 4:25 p.m.

Seattle at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Sep. 21

N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

CFL WEEK 13 Friday’s game B.C. at Calgary, 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Edmonton at Hamilton, 4 p.m. Ottawa at Sask, 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 Winnipeg at Montreal, 1 p.m.

THE CANADIAN PRESS KAMLOOPS, B.C. Canada will open the 2016 women’s world hockey championships in Kamloops, B.C., against the United States. The eight-country tournament opens March 28 at the Sandman Centre and concludes with the gold-medal game April 4. The Americans beat Canada 7-5 in the 2015 final in Malmo, Sweden, to claim a fifth world title over the last six tournaments. Canada, Finland, Russia and the U.S. are in Group A while the Czech Republic, Japan, Sweden and Switzerland are in Group B. The top two countries in Group A earn byes to the semifinals April 3. The bottom two take on the top two from Group B in the quarter-finals.

Canada has won 10 gold medals in the 16 women’s world championships held to date, with the most recent in 2012 in Burlington, Vt.

Kamloops will also host the B.C. provincial girls’ peewee, bantam and midget championships March 27-30 during the women’s world tournament.

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A Fernie man was found on Saturday morning after spending the night in the woods in the Flathead River Valley, east of Fernie. Garth McLeod, 67, was on a hunting trip and was separated from his group on Friday. Two researchers from the University of Alberta found McLeod in a distressed state on Saturday morning. “He seemed pretty disoriented at the time. He was having difficulty walking in a straight line, having difficulty standing,” said Tyana Rudolfsen, a master student working on a thesis about the Flathead River Valley in a interview with The Free Press. “He was quite shocked that there even was a vehicle there. By the time he approached the vehicle, he was using it to prop himself up because he was having difficulty standing and he was having trouble formulating words and trying to communicate with us.” Rudoflsen and her co-researcher Jonathon Ruppert later discovered that McLeod was in a prediabetic state and that his blood sugar was drastically low, after spending the night without any food or water. The two researchers drove McLeod back to his house in Fernie and stayed with him until he was in a stable state. “His family wasn’t there at the time. We took him to his house because that is where he wanted to go and we were monitoring him and making sure we contacted search and rescue because his family was out in the flathead valley, helping with the search with the time,” said Rudolfsen. A strong search and rescue mission was initiated after it was reported that McLeod was missing. Cat Robinson with Fernie Search and Resuce (SAR) said that

roughly 20 people volunteered in the effort. “We got called out at 3:30 on Friday afternoon. He was missing – he was supposed to meet up with friends from 10 a.m. so friends and family had been looking since then,” Robinson said. Fifteen volunteers looked into the evening on Friday, stopping only because of the dark, and continued again on Saturday with 20 volunteers. “We also had some members from Elkford, from Sparwood and from Cranbrook helping us. They were all based out on the site,” said Robinson. Along with the ground effort, an aerial search was also used in the attempt to locate McLeod. Helicopters were used to transport volunteers and SAR members along with search dogs to the search site, as it was quite a distance to get to. A small plane was also used in the search effort. The search was called off when McLeod himself notified SAR that he was found safe, around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Robinson said that the search mission was looking roughly 12-kilometres away from where McLeod was found. Rudoflsen said that she and Ruppert were very grateful that they were able to help, noting that it had a lot to do with chance. “Jonathon and I were just really pleased that we were able to help him out,” she said. “We are really reflecting on the fact that we were literally within about 50 to 100 metres of finding him or not at all. He was coming from a different direction that what we were. Had ne not come as far he had, even by about 100 metres, there is a good chance that we would have gone about our business, turned around and gone home and never been the wiser. We are really feeling fortunate that we were able to find him and give him the care that he needed at that time.”

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Dear Proper: The bride may not have realized that a single gift from multiple people still requires individual thank-you notes. But yes, laziness undoubtedly played a part, considering that the guests had to pre-address their own envelopes.

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Zack. I resent that Zack gets treated brother and still has no job and to these dinners, but I don’t. Even no social life, he might need some coaching in life skills. our romantic dates usuHe also might apprecially involve Zack, and of ate having someone course, he would come teach him how to hanon any vacation. dle himself at a party or Annie, I feel stuck. attract the attention of I love John and I have a female, and you could even learned to like Zack, be of tremendous assistbut I don’t think I can ance there. Otherwise, handle this situation any any “future” you see longer. I’ve brought it up Marcy Sugar & with John means includdelicately many times, Kathy Mitchell ing Zack in everything. and John and Zack both Dear Annie: If people acknowledge the need for a change, but nothing happens. go in together to purchase a gift, I don’t feel comfortable trying to should only one of the people receive get in between brothers, but this a thank-you note? I recently attended a bridal doesn’t seem healthy. -- Third Wheel shower where four of us pooled our on Facebook Dear Third: John obviously feels money to purchase an expensive gift. responsible for Zack and wants to At the shower, we were all asked to take care of him. He doesn’t feel address an envelope to make thankresponsible for you, since you are you notes easier for the bride-to-be. independent, both financially and We all did so, but I was shocked to socially. Have you asked John pri- find out that the note was sent only vately whether Zack could benefit to “Jill,” with the rest of our names from counseling? If he is the older included inside. Jill phoned the rest

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Dear Annie: I have been seeing my boyfriend, “John,” for more than a year and love him very much. We are in our mid-20s, and while there are no plans to move in together or settle down soon, I see a future with him. The issue is that John currently lives with his older brother “Zack.” Zack has no full-time job, no prospects and no friends outside of those provided by John. Zack is shy in social situations, and covers this by being snide and sarcastic, which leads him to be girlfriend-less. My friends no longer like hanging out with John, as Zack is almost always involved. Also, John pays for everything for Zack -- rent, food, entertainment or any event we go to. I feel like John’s second girlfriend. When we go out with other friends for dinner, John will pay for Zack, but not me. And if the three of us go out, John and I split the bill 50/50. I don’t mind this occasionally, but my finances are tight and I don’t care to pay for

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KOOTENAY HOMES INC.

WE CAN SELL YOUR HOME. NOBODY HAS THE RESOURCES WE DO!

1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail • 250.368.8818 www.kootenayhomes.com www.century21.ca ICE NEW PR

STING NEW LI

Mark Wilson 250-231-5591

mark.wilson@century21.ca

Terry Alton

250-231-1101 3928 Woodland Drive, Trail 1843 Beaver St., Fruitvale

$165,000

Fantastic starter package, close to school, park, etc. This 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, half duplex has covered patio, fenced yard, under ground sprinklers, lots of parking and “inner bigness”. Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

NEW

$249,000

4 bdrm, 3 bath family home in Glenmerry. Features include: fenced yard, master bedroom ensuite and walk-in closet, garage, and sunny basement with family room, 4th bedroom and bath room. At this price this one will be gone quickly! Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

terryalton@shaw.ca

952 Redstone Dr, Rossland

$399,000

Brand new home in a gorgeous subdivision. This home will have 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths and 2 car garage. Features include modern kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood flooring and heated tiled flooring. Act now and you can move in later this summer. Call Richard (250) 368-7897

9173 Station Road, Trail

102 Kootenay Avenue, Tadanac

Horses! Gardens! Workshop! Country Space! 4 acre residential property with pool, 3 bay garage and shop. Come take a look today! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

Well maintained home on large corner lot. 4 bdrms, gas fireplace and large deck. Covered parking for up to 5 vehicles! A great package! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

$335,900

$265,000

#307 - 1510 Nickelplate Road, Rossland

$123,500

Immaculate 1 bdrm condo with lots of upgrades including flooring, bathroom and paint. This building has shared laundry, fitness and games room. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Rossland paradise. Call Christine (250) 512-7653

STING NEW LI

PRICE

1356 Columbia Avenue, Trail 1348 4th Avenue, Trail

$189,000

Location, location, location! This 3 bdrm home has many upgrades including wiring, paint, rec room and 2nd bath. Lots of parking for all your toys and shed complete this package. Quick possession available! Call Christine (250) 512-7653

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LISTING

2031 Daniel Street, Trail

$109,900

WOW!!!! - Comfortable 2 bdrm/2 bath home - this home requires some TLC but you will have a great home with newer furnace/updated plumbing and wiring and the most amazing water views. Call today! Call Mark (250) 231-5591

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LISTING

1244 Green Avenue, Trail

$104,500

Wow! This 2 + brdrm home has been totally remodelled. New kitchen, new bathroom, new appliances help complete this package. This home is ready for you to move in today. Call for your viewing!!! Call Mark (250) 231-5591

RENTALS

TRAIL RENTALS 2 bdrm, 1 bath upper suite $750 + utils - NS / NP

4226 Casino Road, Trail Log home with a shop on a beautiful 6.7 acre parcel! Wood fireplace, country kitchen and hardwood floors. The craftsmanship is meticulous. Come see for yourself!

The perfect family home on a corner lot in a great location! New kitchen, covered porch and fabulous mountain views. 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths and a fantastic attached shop. Call today!

Call Terry 250-231-1101

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

$419,000

$279,900

Amazing location for this low maintenance property! This home offers tons of charm, bright kitchen, 2 bdrms and plenty of storage. Come take a look today! 3324 Laurel Crescent, Trail

$179,000

2 bdrm fully furnished condo everything included. $940

Affordable and efficient! Glenmerry townhouse on the “river” side. This home has been well maintained, has modern laminate flooring, and fully covered deck. 3 bdrms up and good rec. room down. Call for your personal viewing.

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

Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

2 bdrm suite $625 + utils NP / NS 1801 Birchwood Drive, Castlegar

$149,000

2 bdrm suite $650 + utils NP / NS 3 bdrm, 2 bath house $800 + utils - NS / NP

Tonnie Stewart

250-365-9665

tonniestewart@shaw.ca

Mary Martin 250-231-0264

mary.martin@century21.ca

Richard Daoust 250-368-7897

richard.daoust@century21.ca

Mary Amantea

250-521-0525

mamantea@telus.net

Bill Craig

250-231-2710

bill.craig@century21.ca

Deanne Slessor 250-231-0153

deanneslessor@gmail.com

Art Forrest

250-368-8818 c21art@telus.net

Christine Albo 250-512-7653

christine.albo@century21.ca

Dave Thoss

250-231-4522

dave.thoss@century21.ca

Dan Powell Christina Lake 250-442-6413

powelldanielk@gmail.com

Jody Audia

250-364-3977

jody.audia@century21.ca