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Trail takes project manager approach for Riverfront Centre

NATIONAL SENIORS DAY

BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff

Trail is on its way to another big project after city council agreed to a dedicated overseer for the design and construction of the Riverfront Centre. The role of the project manager (PM) is to protect the interest of the city. It's all part of lessons learned from the pipe/ pedestrian bridge that came in well above estimated budget and took a whirlwind of negotiations to get back on track. “This is to drive the attention of the rest of the professional team and guide the project through design, budget development and tender,” Chief Administrative Officer David Perehudoff explained to Trail council Monday. “Stakeholders and the public are anxious to see the city move forward on this project.” MMM Group is the preferred firm to fill the lead job, so Trail council agreed to waive the municipal policy that requires a competitive process for contracts over $10,000. The organization has collaborated with the city for a number of years in downtown revitalization projects, and that led to the decision to override the policy. Further, a well established working relationship with the Kelowna firm can expedite the project and keep it on budget before shovels hit dirt next year. “The city will look to negotiating directly with MMM as opposed to an open Request for Proposal (for the PM position),” Perehudoff added. “Given the credentials of the group, we are confident they will be efficient and effective as reps for the City of Trail.” See PROJECT, Page 3

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Jo Lukenbill (left) and Grace Kronk had a lot to celebrate on National Seniors Day. Both say they are looking forward to turkey day in a few weeks, and with plenty of laughs, the two added flare to Poplar Ridge Pavilion with fall decorations. The Ministry of Health recognized Oct. 1 as National Seniors Day as well as International Day of the Older Persons, stating "Seniors helped build B.C. - they deserve our heartfelt gratitude as well as our respect."

Seniors advocate hosting Fruitvale town hall meeting BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff

Fruitvale seniors and their families are gearing up for what could be the most informative coffee outing to date. B.C.’s Senior Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. to discuss her role and what her office is talking about. The conversation will delve into recent reports and recommendations for system improvements relating to seniors housing in the province, and caregiver distress and the need for more respite services in B.C.

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Mackenzie will also discuss an upcoming in-house survey on home support and residential care, which is the first time that all individuals receiving these publicly-funded services will be surveyed. “I’m excited for my seniors to get to visit with her,” said Vickie Fitzpatrick, Beaver Valley’s agefriendly program coordinator. Fitzpatrick is the woman behind “coffee with Vickie,” a chance for local seniors to get in touch and share what they’d like to see in their communities. The social and productive meeting held on the second Monday of every month came out of a rec-

ommendation from those already attending a luncheon. The shared meal, held the third Tuesday of every month, attracts over 200 seniors at times and became too difficult to host guest speakers. Instead, it was suggested to open a new venue for such in-depth conversations. But a visit with the seniors advocate deserves its own special event, said Fitzpatrick. “She’s going to be at the hall having coffee for two hours, so we’ll have lots of time,” she said. “We have a great group of seniors who are not afraid to ask questions and share their opinions. I’m look-

ing forward to this.” The seniors advocate office is independent of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring and analyzing issues that affect B.C. seniors. “This is part of my ongoing commitment to engage with seniors, in the communities where they live, to participate in a conversation about improving the lives of seniors in B.C.,” Mackenzie was noted in a news release. “Please come and share what is working and what is not working for seniors in Fruitvale.” For more information, visit seniorsadvocatebc.ca

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New owner offering personalized workout plan Colombo Lodge xxxx Supper Meeting Sunday, October 4 - 5:00pm Bring a friend. Tickets $15.00 Star Grocery, City Bakery or call Tony Morelli. Menu: Colombo style pasta, meatballs, chicken, jo-jo’s, salad, buns, coffee. Please purchase tickets prior to Sat. Oct. 3. Limited tickets at door. TRAIL RETIREES CURLING CLUB AGM Oct.7, 1:00pm Curling Lounge New Curlers Welcome TRAIL LADIES Monday Night Curling Registration Mon. Oct.5, 7-9pm @Curling Rink NEW CURLERS WELCOME! Info:250-368-5866 FRIENDS OF THE TRAIL LIBRARY AGM Oct.16th, Noon @Library All Welcome BEAVER VALLEY LIONS BINGO Wednesdays @ 6pm Fruitvale Memorial Hall Colombo Family Banquet Saturday, October 17, 2015 Colombo & Sorella Members only Menu - Pasta & Meatballs, Chicken & Jo Jo’s Salad, Desert & Coffee Tickets; Adults & Children (11yrs & older) $18.00 Children (7 to 10yrs) $9.00 Children under 6yrs Free Refreshments 4:30pm Dinner 5:30pm Purchase Ticket by Oct. 14th 2015 No Tickets will be sold at the door Lodge Office 250 368 8921 Office Hours Monday and Thursday 7:00pm to 8:00pm Joe 250 368 6246 John 250 367 7977 Al 250 364 2093 Kootenay South Metis Meeting October 5. United Church Hall @ 7pm For info: Mryt 250.368.7371 BONNER’S FERRY DAY TRIP Oct.8/15 Call West’s Travel 1-877-365-7782 Myrt 250-368-7371 BC Reg.No.23776 GARAGE SALE at the Trail Legion Saturday, October 3rd 2141 Columbia Avenue 9:00 - 11:00am Office supplies, books, vintage records, etc

Breaking a sweat has to have an element of fun for gym goers to keep coming back. And let's face it, washboard abs and shapely gams are a nice side effect of a good workout.

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By Sheri Regnier So anyone stuck at ground zero when it comes to better health through exercise should consider a visit to Performance Fitness. “Working out can be frustrating if you don't know what you are doing,” says Mark Slessor, the gym's new owner and personal trainer. “First of all, you won't see results and second you'll feel silly and not want to come back. More than anything we want to help people get going on their goals. And we make it enjoyable so you keep coming back.” After working out a few kinks with elbow grease and a modern logo makeover, he's ready to help teens to seniors set a goaloriented exercise

program that brings healthy results. Slessor took ownership of the downtown Trail gym three months ago, and so far, things are shaping up as word spreads about his individualized workout plans. “We are just getting started but we've really cleaned the place up,” he says, referring to wife Deanne. “There were a lot who seemed to be struggling and didn’t have direction or didn't seem to know what to do next,” he added. “So we did this because it was a good opportunity. We have the knowledge and there's nothing better than helping people.” Being a personal trainer gives Slessor an edge when setting up clients with an effective and do-able program that includes keeping track of eating habits. “It's about tightening things up a bit, nothing too crazy,” he explained. “I have people give me an idea about daily intake and I go over it with them - because little changes can make big differences.”

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Mark Slessor is the new owner of downtown Trail's Performance Fitness. The personal trainer and his wife Deanne mirror the image of the new gym logo. Using his know-how, Slessor advises on the best workout to go along with healthier food choices. “Basically, I can set up a program that starts with some cardio and monitor that for about six weeks and make changes at that point. As people progress they usually find their stride and see changes they like.” The Cedar Avenue facility is fully equipped

with a 3,500-square foot weight room, full length mirrors, and a spacious cardio room housing treadmills, cross trainers, stair masters and stationary bikes. The gym's “entertain as you train” mantra includes LCD televisions strategically placed and music to keep the energy flowing. And for those wanting a year round glow, stand up and lay down

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tanning booths are available. “As things progress, I still monitor workouts because at some point, everyone hits a plateau,” said Slessor. “So I can help change things up and keep the workout going because I want everyone to walk out that door feeling better.” This month, the Slessors are off to Spokane to take part in the “Night of Champions” body building, fitness and figure championships. The activity plays into Performance Fitness' new logo that depicts both genders working out. “It's a reminder the gym is for men and women,” he said. “And this is my third time going to Night of Champions and Deanne's first. We train together, so why not do a competition together.”

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School District 20’s Board of Education has made difficult decisions to balance budgets. But there are savings sitting right around the table and it’s about time trustees took a hard look at their own numbers, according to trustee Mark Wilson. “We have to always show that we’re leading as an example. It costs money for a trustee, and we’ve reduced and reduced everything, yet we’ve never touched a trustee once,” he said. “I mean we never really had a good look at it, and I think it’s time that we have a review.” Like Wilson, the majority sided with trustee Toni Driutti’s motion to establish a committee to review the electoral wards and the number of representatives in School District 20. All but trustees Mickey Kinakin, Gord Smith and Kim Mandoli voted in favour at Monday night’s regular school board meeting. Currently, the district is represented by nine trustees. The thought of moving away from a ward system, the subdivided system currently in place, to an open or partial ward/open system has some trustees worried about the redistribution of seats. Currently, each Current board representation: One from Area 1: Electoral Area I of the RDCK and part of Electoral Area J of the RDKB Two from Area 2: City of Castlegar and part of Electoral Area J of the RDCK One from Area 3: Village of Warfield, part of Electoral Area B of the RDKB, and part of Electoral Area J of the RDCK Two from Area 4: City of Trail and part of Electoral Area B of the RDKB One from Area 5: City of Rossland and part of Electoral Area B of the RDKB Two from Area 6: Village of Montrose, Village of Fruitvale, and Electoral Area A of the RDKB

ward is divided based on population with representation across the entire district but an open system could do away with borders and officials could be elected at large. “You’ve got to look at it objectively,” added Wilson. “The fact is that it has not changed in (my) 44 years but our schools have changed.” This was the main reason Driutti asked for the review. “The wards were drawn up to have equal representation for trustees, but right now they’re out of line, as far as I’m concerned,” she said, pointing to some trustees who no longer have schools in their coverage area. “Financially, maybe this needs to happen. We no longer have the enrolment that we started off with when we first started off with nine trustees. Our wards have changed.” Trustee stipends are set each December. Currently, a board chair brings in about $13,840; a vice chair is slightly less at $11,800 while a trustee banks approximately $10,770. Trustee Terry Hanik compared the nine-person board representing a population of 20,000 to Kelowna’s seven trustees in the city of 250,000. “It’s pretty hard to justify,” he said. “It just doesn’t make sense that we have this many trustees with the population that we have.” But this view was not shared by all. Kinakin doesn’t see the cost savings out weighing the representation the board currently has. He fears the board could be worse off if it “opens up this can of worms.” “Be careful what you ask for,” he warned. The matter has been brought up time and again but has always been defeated. In 2013, trustees voted in favour of setting up an adhoc committee to explore the possible reduction in numbers, electoral areas, and the Ministry of Education requirements surrounding each. Prior to that, in 2010, a request that the board strike a committee to review trustee numbers and areas of representation did not pass.

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FROM PAGE 1 The $6.3 million library/ museum project is expected to break ground next spring, pending a service contract for the PM; the development of terms of reference for hiring an architect; and ongoing engagement with the building committee prior to construction. Representatives from the city, the Trail Library Board and the Trail Historical Society comprise the committee dedicated to the facility’s design and build. Last year, Trail secured a $500,000 contribution from Columbia Basin Trust for the new complex that

will house the Trail archives and library. Additionally, the Trail Historical Society received a $20,000 grant from Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, which is the maximum amount allotted under the program for a museum and gallery space. The funds help soften taxpayer impact, which is currently estimated to be about $38 annually for 25 years, based on the average assessed home. In all, the city expects to see a $760,000 yearly cost increase related to the Riverfront Centre. That includes the estimated annual debt servicing costs

as well as estimated operating cost increases for both the library and museum, Perehudoff confirmed. “The figure ($760,000) is still relevant but the final budgetary impact will not be known until a more comprehensive review is done,” he explained. Other factors include council’s willingness to increase service levels and operating budgets when the new facility is opened, added Perehudoff. “This should become more crystallized in 2016 when the detailed design is complete, the project is tendered and the operating plans are developed.”

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SUBMITTED TRAIL – Private businesses in the West Kootenay region have access to a greater breadth of tax and advisory services today, with the union of L. Soligo & Associates and Grant Thornton LLP. L. Soligo & Associates is a longstanding accounting firm located in Trail. Now operating under a different name—Grant Thornton LLP— the same friendly and familiar faces will continue to provide high-quality service that West Kootenay businesses have come to expect. The Grant Thornton Trail office will provide clients with new opportunities for growth to clients in Trail, Rossland, Nelson, Castlegar and other communities in the West Kootenay. “We’re excited for this opportunity to join a firm like Grant Thornton. We chose the firm for its great corporate culture, remarkable growth in the mid-market and commitment to our local communities,” said Don Catalano, Partner, L. Soligo & Associates. “There will be no interruption to the service

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A 52-year-old Wynndel resident was arrested early Wednesday morning after a lengthy standoff with police. Police set up containment on the suspected offender’s property after an individual called Creston RCMP at 2:25 p.m. yesterday, believing that his work crew was bing shot at while working in the 5500 block of Highway 3A in Wynndel. Officers requested the assistance of a Southeast District emergency response team (ERT), including a negotiator, and closed the highway once the ERT arrived. Around 1 a.m. Sept. 30, said a media release from the RCMP, “the suspect became extremely agitated

and ended all communications with the negotiator. At 1:55 a.m., it is unknown why, but the suspect ... exited his residence, possibly to confront police, but was arrested by officers who were in a tactical position to do so safely. During the arrest, a minor struggle ensued and the suspect received minor injuries, which he was treated for at hospital.” Police have confirmed no one had been struck by any of the bullets that were fired. “The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time and with this investigation being in its very early stages, in order to protect the integrity of it, and that of any future court process, no further information will be released at this time,” said the release.

The Brick launches second year of partnership with Children’s Miracle Network

SUBMITTED Following the great success of its inaugural year, The Brick is launching its second year as a partner of Children’s Miracle Network in Canada. In its inaugural year of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network, The Brick raised nearly $700,000 for children’s hospitals across Canada. The partnership underscores The Brick’s commitment to helping to improve the lives of children and their families. “The Brick is proud to be part of communities across Canada and has a strong tradition of giving to these communities. We care about our neighbours – especially the youngest generation. That’s why we’re partnering with Children’s Miracle Network,” explained Jim Caldwell, President of The Brick Group. The Brick is introducing the second edition of Brickley Bear to help raise funds for the organization. Brickley Bear stuffed animals made by Gund are available in The Brick’s 220 stores nationwide and online. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the sale of Brickley Bear go to Children’s Miracle Network and go to support the local children’s hospital serving the community. The Brick is also accepting donations to Children’s Miracle Network through the sale of Brickley Bear cut-outs to further support local children’s hospitals. The Brick will be matching

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ummer has come and gone and now we enjoy the fall! We had a successful summer at the Warfield Community Pool and we are extremely excited that our application was accepted for the Canada 150 Grant along with a second grant from Columbia Basin Trust. With this grant money, we will be starting work next year on caulking the pool basin, installing a new condensing boiler unit and new covers for the pool. In 2017, we will then do the expansion joint repairs on the pool decking along with installing permanent shade structures and picnic tables. This will all make a huge impact on our community pool and we are certainly looking forward to the changes to come. Last weekend we held the Warfield Spaghetti dinner at our community hall. It was a well

attended event with 107 people coming out to enjoy a great dinner prepared by the Colombo. We would like to thank the Warfield Fire Department for coming out and serving the spaghetti and helping with clean up along with the Trail/Warfield Brownie Group. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see so much community spirit and involvement! Mayor Ted Pahl along with Councillors Brett Rakuson, Shane Ferraro and Diane Langman all attended UBCM last week while Councillor Tom Milne attended the AGM for the Municipal Insurance Association. As new members to council, this was a great learning experience. We attended courses such as Are Your Water Systems At Risk, Public Engagement, Bylaw Enforcement, Liability and Risks for Elected Officials, Emergency

Community Comment Preparedness, Paramedic Retention in Rural BC, etc. We have taken away a lot of information to work with and incorporate into our Village. It was interesting to connect with and listen to other communities throughout the province, both small and large, who are all struggling with similar issues such as aging infrastructure. At the end of our conference, we heard from Christy Clark who revealed a new grant that is going

to be for small communities under 25,000 which we will apply for next year! The Recreation Commission AGM was held on Sept. 30. At this, we are hoping to get more volunteers out to help with activities in the Village. This will be a planning session for the events over the course of the next year and to see if perhaps someone has an idea that they would like to try whether it is an event, a course, a sport, etc. We would love to hear any and all ideas. The Recreation Commission is in charge of putting on events such as Halloween at the Hall, Breakfast with Santa, Movie nights, craft fairs, etc. We really need help not only with planning out events but with set up and take down. If you are able to help out or are interested in joining the Warfield Recreation Commission,

please contact Diane Langman at diane.langman@warfield.ca or call 250-368-8202. The Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website is in its final stage of development as well before it will be unveiled to the public. We are looking forward to bringing Warfield into the present and have more of a social media presence. Stay tuned for further development on this. In the meantime, Mayor and Council all have their own Village email addresses if you want or need to contact them. Community Comment is an opportunity for elected officials from our local municipalities to update citizens in the region on the events, plans and progress in their respective communities. Every Friday, the Trail Times will present, on a rotating basis, a submission from councils, school trustees or regional district directors.

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Russia goes to war in Syria

t all happened very fast, in the end. On Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin was at the United Nations in New York saying that the United States was making “an enormous mistake” in not backing Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad in his war against Islamist rebels, notably including “Islamic State” (or ISIS, as it used to be known).

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DYER World Affairs

Last week the upper chamber of the Russian parliament unanimously voted to let President Putin use military force in Syria to fight “terrorism”, in response to a request from the Syrian government. The following morning the Russian warplanes started bombing rebel targets in Syria. Moscow gave the US embassy on Iraq one hour’s notice, requesting that US and “coalition” warplanes (which are also bombing Islamic State targets in Syria) to avoid the airspace where the Russian bombers were in action. And Donald Trump, bless his heart, said “You know, Russia wants to get ISIS, right? We want to get ISIS. Russia is in Syria — maybe we should let them do it? Let them do it.” And for once, Trump is right. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. If you want to stop ISIS, you have to do it with troops, and the only ground troops fighting ISIS in Syria are the Syrian army and the Kurds along the northern border with Turkey. But the US has been duped by Turkey into

betraying the Kurds, and it will not use its airpower to help the Syrian army, which is now on the ropes. That’s why Palmyra fell to Islamic State forces in May. Despite all the other American airstrikes against ISIS forces in Syria, it made not one to help the Syrian forces when they were desperately defending the historic city, and so they eventually had to retreat. It was more important to Washington not to be seen helping Assad than to save the city. This is a fine moral position, as Assad’s regime is a deeply unattractive dictatorship. Indeed, the great majority of the 4 million Syrians who have fled the country were fleeing the regime’s violence, not that of ISIS. But if you don’t want the Islamist extremists to take over the country (and maybe Lebanon and Jordan as well), and you’re not willing to put troops on the ground yourself, who else would you help? Washington’s fantasy solution to this problem has been to create a ‘third force’ of rebels who will somehow defeat Islamic State while diplomacy somehow removes Assad. But the other big rebel organisations in Syria, alNusra and Ahrar al-Sham, are also Islamists, little different from ISIS in their ideology and goals. In fact al-Nusra is a breakaway faction of ISIS, now affiliated with al-Qaeda. (Remember al-Qaeda? Chaps who did the 9/11 attacks?) If Assad goes down, it is Islamic State, al-Nusra and Ahrar al-Sham who will take over Syria, not the pathetic little band of fighters being trained by the United States in Turkey. In fact the first group of them to cross back into Syria were immediately annihilated by ISIS, who had probably been tipped off by America’s not very loyal ally, the Turkish government. If the Russians believed that the United States was willing to do the heavy lifting needed to defeat the Islamists and save the Assad regime,

they would probably be more than happy to stand back and let America do it. It was the American invasion of Iraq, after all, that created ISIS, and almost all of Islamic State’s leaders are veterans of the resistance in Iraq. But Putin hears only high-minded rhetoric utterly detached from reality when he listens to Barack Obama. Russia has a large Muslim minority at home, and it is very much closer to the Middle East than the United States is. So if the Americans won’t do what is necessary, he will. Putin does not make the same meaningless distinctions between Islamic State and the other Islamist groups that the United States insists on. The first Russian air strikes were on territory held by al-Nusra, not Islamic State. But the Russians will hit ISIS too. In fact, the first big operation will probably be an attack by a re-equipped Syrian army to retake Palmyra, heavily backed by Russian air power. Putin has said that he will not commit Russian ground forces to combat in Syria, for the Russian public doesn’t want to see its soldiers involved in another war against Islamists after their miserable experience in Afghanistan in 1979-89. But the resolution in the Duma didn’t make any promises about that, and we may yet see Russian ground troops fighting in Syria too. Whether Putin’s intervention will be enough to save Assad remains to be seen. The carping commments in the Western media about how he wants to distract attention from Russia’s involvement in the Ukrainian civil war and restore Russia’s position as a great power are true enough – indeed, he is probably shutting down the fighting in Ukraine mainly to clear the decks for Syria – but that is not his primary motive. He is just doing what needs to be done. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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SPORTS

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The Trail Smoke Eaters hit the road this weekend with a new assistant coach intact. The Smokies hired Rockie Zinger, the former coach of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Kindersley Klippers, earlier this week. A Kindersley native, Zinger’s contract was not renewed by the Klippers despite leading the team to its best season in franchise history and a first-place finish in its division in 2014-15. “His contract wasn’t renewed, and I think he was kind of hovering so bringing in someone again who is more than capable, with his experience, his expertise, so another strong candidate,” said Trail coach and GM Nick Deschenes. Zinger replaces Ryan Donald who was offered the assistant coaching position at Yale University last month. Zinger spent five years with the Klippers, rebuilding the team and bringing them from a last place finish in 2011-12 to second overall in 2014-15. His regular season record as head coach of the Klippers was 123-111-15-12. The new assistant will fly in just in time for the Smokies’ road trip to play Interior division rival Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday. Trail is coming off a pair of losses at the BCHL Showcase, including a 6-3 setback to the previously winless Prince George

Spruce Kings on Saturday. However, the Smoke Eaters had a much better effort on Sunday when they outplayed the unbeaten Wenatchee Wild but fell 3-1. “We need to build off our last effort,” said Deschenes. “I think there is definitely some bright spots, some players that are really trending in a good direction, and it’s going to be another good test.” The schedule won’t get any easier as after facing second-place Salmon Arm Saturday, the team travels to Penticton to play first-place Vees on Wednesday. The Silverbacks handed the Vees their only loss in the first game of the season, and are just a point behind the division leading Vees, while Trail has two wins in six games and are in sixth in the Interior division. The Silverbacks currently boast a 4-1-1 record and are coming off their only loss of the season, a 3-2 setback to Langley Rivermen at the Showcase last week. The Smoke Eaters had a full week of practice and with everyone healthy and ready to go, Deschene is confident the team will continue to improve. “We have the ability to elevate our game against strong opponents, so were looking for the same thing on Saturday. “We have had a good whole week to get prepared and learn from the weekend. We are excited for what we put on the ice on Sunday and hope it carries over on Saturday.”

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Selkirk College Saints face TWU Spartans in season opener BY JIM BAILEY

Times Sports Editor

The Selkirk College Saints will raise its third championship banner to the rafters tonight when it opens the 2015-16 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season against Trinity Western University Spartans. The pregame ceremony will be a fitting start as the BCIHL celebrates its 10th season, and the Saints begin a new campaign for an unprecedented fourth championship. “Last season we overcame a great deal of adversity to reach our ultimate goal,” Saints head coach Brent Heaven told Bob Hall, Selkirk College media rep. “Tonight will be a chance to revisit that accomplishment, but also start to write a new chapter for this program. We’re looking forward to getting going and building on our past success.” The Saints wrapped up its exhibition season with a pair of wins over the University of Victoria in Nelson on the week-

end beating the Vikes 6-3 role in the upcoming and 5-3. campaign. Trail native Ryan “There’s a ton of Edwards is returning and opportunity, we have 12 looking to repeat his topguys coming back and I five finish in league scorexpect everyone of those ing last year, when the guys to step up their former Nitehawk netted game from what they 32 points in 24 games. produced last year,” said Talented forward Dallas Heaven. Calvin will join his forNewcomer Nathan mer teammate from the Browne will help shore RYAN EDWARDS 2014 Keystone Cup winup the defence. The sixning Nitehawks, following foot-two, 21-year-old a strong year with Trail Smoke Vernon product played 37 games Eaters last season. with the Trail Smoke Eaters in Fruitvale’s Arie Postmus, Trail 2013-14 scoring three goals and defenceman Danny Vlanich, and seven assists, while rookies Dane forward Jamie Vlanich are also Feeney (Campbell River Storm) returning while Nelson native and Troy Maclise (Osoyoos Ryon Sookro will play his first Coyotes) are skilled and talented season with the Saints. recruits up front, and lit up their Other key returnees include respective Junior leagues last James Prigione who led all BCIHL season. goaltenders in goals against with The Saints said farewell to eight a 2.33 GAA and a .907 save per- graduating players from last year’s centage. Alex Milligan, Matt team including Trail native and Martin, Tyler Kerner, and Steve former Trail Smoke Eater Logan Pantazopoulos are back and will Proulx, Darnell Dyck, Stefan be counted on to play a bigger Gonzales, Lucas Hildebrand, Ryan

Procyshyn, former Nitehawk Mason Spear, Thomas Hardy, and Stefan Virtanen. “We have a very balanced attack and I expect both the returning forwards and the new players to fill the offensive void,” says Heaven. “It’s always difficult to see players like Logan and Darnell leave, but this is a great opportunity for others to pick up that element of the game.” League president Kim Verigin has watched the league develop since its inception 10 years ago, and is pleased with the level of play and the progress made over that time. He expects another strong season this year from a league that is quickly becoming known for its competitive play and uncommon parity. In 201415, 4-of-5 BCIHL teams finished with records of .500 or better. “From a Selkirk College standpoint, it’s nice to see that you go into any single game and you’re going to have hard competition in front of you and there’s no guaranteed winner,” Verigin said on

Inside the BCIHL. “That’s nice to have because it makes the student athletes work harder and achieve their goal of taking home the championship.” Trinity Western at 17-5-02 won the regular season title last year finishing ahead of the second-place Saints, 13-8-0-3, but were shocked by fourth place SFU, 12-12-0-0, in the opening playoff round. The Spartans lost 2-of-3 to SFU, while the Saints rolled through the playoff going undefeated, beating Uvic in the semifinal before dispatching SFU in two straight in the BCIHL final. “It was a battle last season because all of the teams improved a great deal,” says Heaven. “If we are to defend our title, it’s not going to be easy. But we have the talent in the room to make it happen and everybody’s excited to see where it takes us.” The Saints play Friday and Saturday night at the Castlegar Recreation Complex with the puck drop at 7 p.m. on both nights.

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Time to get serious I t may not be time to panic quite yet, but it is already perilously close to that for the Smoke Eaters. Last place in the division, third worst in the BCHL in goals allowed despite what early on seemed an upgrade between the pipes, and prone to giving up large portions of periods and games - meaning goals in bunches - since the opening weekend, are among the items in this early season that do not bode well for a, “must have,” post season achievement. On the plus side is the fact only one team, (Merritt, one of only two teams that has been worse defensively) is scoring at a higher clip than the Smoke Eaters, so if Trail can find a way to tighten up, even just a bit, on defense there will still be a lot of hope involved for Smokie fans. It is, of course, very early on, but signs of improvement must appear quickly for supporters to arrive hopeful (or in the required numbers for the bottom line) at Cominco Arena. The next home game is Oct. 9. Not too soon, one hopes, for positive signs to emerge.

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• I cannot be the only one who is wondering why all the euphoria in Toronto. Beating out a crippled Yankee squad for the east division title is, at best, a minor accomplishment. Resting on those laurels instead of pushing ahead with their strongest effort to win the American League, is nothing short of idiocy. The Blue Jays, with continued effort, have the opportunity to ensure home-field advantage for as far into the playoffs as they can go, including the World Series, by winning the league. Instead, apparently so their stars can party hardy till the playoffs start, they seem willing to field B teams the rest of the way (four more games including Thursday, when this was submitted) through the regular season. It is nice, nothing more, that the

Blue Jays have gotten off the post season schneid. What would be really nice would be winning the top seed in the league, which would mean: Their first round opponent would be a wild card team that has already burned a start from its ace (best of five series are always dicey, but that ace-against-second starter could be decisive, especially if it happens twice); Their first round opponent would not be the Texas Rangers, who have performed essentially the same feat surging from a double digit division deficit to winning their division - as the Blue Jays this season, have a veteranheavy lineup, will be coming in at least as hot as the Jays and will have a rested and ready rotation for game one. The Rangers, by the way, have actually been better on the road than at home this season. The Blue Jays have a little depth, and resting David Price for more than a full week may not backfire, but not making their best effort, with their best players, to win the AL is almost sure to hurt a team that has been much, much better at home than on the road this year. I would like to see

the Dodgers over the Blue Jays in the world series, and even the reverse of that scenario would not be a bad season outcome, but the attitude of, “Joe Cool,” Gibbons, who already blew last season’s attempt at the post season through poor game/pitching management in the last 2014 month, does not inspire me with confidence that that outcome will be forthcoming. The Jays have done not much so far, despite erasing a 22 year failure streak, and resting rather than working optimally should not be their preferred course of action for the next three days, however relaxed their on field boss seems to be about the whole thing.

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RELIGION MAYORS’ PRAYER BREAKFAST

Trail & District Churches Give Thanks for the Bountiful Harvest Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. That news will generate a mix of feelings. Perhaps sadness that it’ll be a long while before the next three day weekend or a reality check that winter is soon coming and we need to put our gardens to bed and get our cars ready for winter road. For some, Thanksgiving will be an occasion for feasting with friends and family.

world where a crop was not put in because of civil unrest, or any kind of armed uprising. We have reason to give thanks when we consider that 80% of the world’s most food insecure people live in countries prone to natural disaster with high levels of soil erosion.

Parliament in 1957 declared that the Second Monday in October was to be “a day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed”.

1) How well are we as a nation looking after our soil? Are we doing enough to prevent soil erosion or soil exhaustion so that the good earth may produce the bounty that we take for granted?

It is good to give thanks for the bountiful harvest. Farmers and gardeners may complain that the harvest of a particular year is not what it should be because it was too dry or too wet, too much heat or not enough heat. This year, in the Okanagan and West Kootenay we will complain how the smoke from our forest fires will have had negative consequences for our agricultural production. Even when taking all this into account, the harvest is still bountiful. Our grocery stores are full of produce. Freezers are full to overflowing. It is unlikely that we in Canada will be experiencing rationing of food this winter. Indeed we have reasons to give thanks for the harvest. We have even more reason to give thanks for the harvest when we consider parts of the

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2) How well are we as a nation in sharing with others of the bounty which we have received. There are some who would say that agricultural production is sufficient to feed the world but the problem is that our distribution practices are preventing a sharing of the bounty. Thanksgiving, then, is more than time for giving thanks for the bountiful harvest but it is a time for asking questions about stewardship and agricultural practices as well as asking questions about how others may share in a bounty similar to what we have received. Michael Hare Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge

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The Prayer Canada Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on Monday was an outstanding success with 139 in attendance, including four mayors,one rural mayor, six councilors, one school trustee and a majority of the local clergy. Stockwell Day (above with Fruitvale Mayor Patricia Cecchini) gave a well received talk encouraging all present to celebrate our very rich national and local heritages. He also stressed how Christianity has been an important guiding influence in his life.

Annual Life Chain to be held this weekend

SUBMITTED Canada is the only democratic country with no law governing abortion. In 1988 the Supreme Court ruled that it was up to Parliament to pass legislation regarding preborn life. Motion 312 was introduced in Parliament to acknowledge that science now proves that a baby developing in the womb is human, deserving legal protection far in advance of the moment the child draws its first breath. More than 26 years have passed and there is still no legal protection for preborn babies. Many Canadians want the debate re-opened, and annually, 1700 Life Chains are hosted in Canada and the United States with over 30,000 participants in Canada alone. They demonstrate concern that human life has value, and that the ‘choice’ is a vital one, requiring time, information and assistance because abortion ends human life. This annual Life Chain will take place in Trail Saturday Oct.3 at 1 pm and in Castlegar and Nelson at 2 pm Sunday Oct.4th. Participants will hold signs with varied messages to convey that abortion is not a solution to women’s problems, and that help is available. Like the sign that reads “She’s a Child not a Choice” the area Right to Life Society believes every woman should make a choice both she and the baby can live with. In order to “Love them Both / Choose Life” as another message reads, the group knows it is important to actively offer help and support to pregnant women. Help can be found at www.thesignallhill.com- Helpline 1.877.88WOMAN. Many participants have themselves had abortions and know the importance of forgiveness and want others know that help and support is available at www.canadasilentnomore.com. November is National Adoption Awareness Month in Canada which highlights the sacrifice of placing your child with a loving family. There are five-year waiting lists for those wanting to receive a child in their home. With the changing methods of ‘open’ adoptions, some of the trauma of placing a child has now been lessened. See www.AdoptioninCanada. ca. We welcome everyone to join us in Trail @ 1 p.m. along Victoria St. In Castlegar on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the intersection of *Canadian Tire and Highway 3, and in Nelson on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Front St.

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October 1, 2015 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1741.99 ft. 7 day forecast: Holding 2015 peak:1747.14 ft. / 2014 peak:1750.37 ft.

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Volkswagen emission scandal raises a stink

s everyone p r o b a b l y knows by now Volkswagen is in hot water. Well not only Volkswagen but the Volkswagen Group. In the business we call them VAG (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft). The Volkswagen Group sells passenger cars under the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Škoda and Volkswagen marques. When driven on the highway their small diesel vehicles (TDI versions of Jettas, Golfs, and A3s in our neck of the woods) are not meeting the

WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended) and notice of proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation (pursuant to section 196.1 of the Workers Compensation Act ).

The proposed regulatory amendments are about: • OHS Citations: proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation (LMAPR) • Consequential amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to Employer Incident Investigations

Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments and the OHS Citations Policy by oral presentation at the public hearings and/or in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604.232.7744 or toll-free in BC 1.866.614.7744 prior to the hearing. Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on worksafebc.com/2015publichearings.

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October 6, 2015

Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC

October 8, 2015

Best Western Hotel Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC

October 8, 2015

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October 13, 2015

Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC

October 15, 2015 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Session Times:

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Written submissions can be made online or via email, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearing during the session times. Online:

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Notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, notice of proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation and notice of Public Hearing pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act.

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emission standards for which they were certified. In particular they were not meeting the NOx (nitrous oxides) emission standards laid out by the EPA (The United States Environmental Protection Agency). In Canada we basically aligned our emission standards with the United States. These diesel vehicles in the FTP (Federal Test Procedure) must produce less than 0.04 grams of nitrous oxides per kilometre. The FTP comprises a drive cycle that incorporates various types of driving (cold start, some idling, some cruising and some acceleration and deceleration). The test is done in a closed controlled environment where the vehicle is driven on a set of rollers and all the emissions are collected from the vehicle in bags. The regulated pollutants are separated and measured. It seems as if Volkswagen wrote software in their vehicle computer systems that recognized when the vehicle was being run on rollers. My first thought was they used the inputs from the vehicle wheel speed sensors and the stability control system. It is likely that the rolling is only done on two driving wheels. When the vehicle is being tested then only two wheels would be rolling and the other two would be stationary. In this situation the software would use the full emissions capability of the vehicle. Rolling down the road all four wheel speed sensors would normally be reporting and in this condition the vehicle would reduce the ability of

the emission system to eliminate nitrous oxides. Why? If the emission system is capable why turn it off? Volkswagen chose both EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and a Nitrous Oxide Absorber to meet the NOx emission standards. Implementing these two systems reduces power on one hand and fuel economy on the other. As discussed in a previous article EGR reduces combustion chamber temperature (the explosion temperature in the cylinder). Lower temperatures stop the formation of NOx. EGR also dilutes the air entering the cylinder and therefore lowers efficiency (fuel mileage). In the trade we also see that EGR systems gradually cause deposit formation in the intake path. These deposits disturb airflow into the engine and hurt performance. After the EGR any leftover NOx is treated in the NOx Absorber. The absorber is a honeycomb device similar to a catalytic converter. The NOx is collected on the metallic surfaces of the honeycomb. When the surface starts to be saturated with NOx excess fuel is squirted into the exhaust system which starts a catalytic reaction in the absorber which converts the NOx to Nitrogen and water. That excess fuel is not making power for you and ultimately reduces fuel economy. So lowering the EGR rate and turning off the excess fuel to the absorber will increase fuel economy and power, reduce intake deposits but raise emissions. Science always has its compromises. I guess the powers that be at Volkswagen felt the upside of increased emissions was too hard to resist. Those TDI owners were certainly enjoying their vehicle’s high power and high fuel economy. I wonder how all this is going to play out.

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offense depends upon your friend’s sense of humor and willingness to accept criticism. You can say, “Judy, aren’t you afraid you will cut your tongue doing that? Please stop, for my sake. I cringe every time for fear there will be blood.” But if you

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poor financial planning. Whatever If Dad needs help (or encouragement) to fill out forms, extra money my hussurely you can do that band and I have came for him. You might also from his parents’ estate, offer financial advice, and I agree with him helping them take that this money should steps to put away any not be spent on my parremaining income. But ents. you are fortunate that Am I a bad daughter there are facilities that not to help them finanwill accept and care for cially? They dug their Marcy Sugar & your parents when they own hole. My dad won’t Kathy Mitchell are infirm and run out even file the paperwork of money, and you can for being a veteran. Having them live with us when their visit often. Dear Annie: I have a friend who, money runs out is not an option. My mother has tried to make me feel after using her dinner knife to cut guilty saying, “Well, I got a job to salad or other items with dressing, provide for MY mother.” Her other sauce, gravy, etc., wipes the knife saying is “The Lord will provide.” I with her mouth. I have seen her do think the Lord will provide a state- this in fine restaurants and I cringe run nursing home. What do you every time. How can I tell her how crude say? -- Not My Parents’ Savior Dear Not: You do not have to this is without offending her? -use your in-laws’ money to pro- Anonymous, Please Dear Anonymous: Correcting vide for your profligate parents. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean you another adult’s manners is probshould abandon them altogether. lematic. Being able to do so without

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Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our late 50s and have been married for 26 years. I have had the privilege of not needing to hold an outside job since I married, allowing me to be a stay-at-home mom and raise our kids, who are now grown and out of the house. My husband and I have always been careful with our money, eating out perhaps once a month. We are easily entertained at home. His parents, who have now passed on, lived like paupers. However, upon their passing, they were able to distribute a lot of their wealth to their two sons and five grandkids. The money allowed us to pay off our mortgage and buy some stocks. My parents, on the other hand, have blown through retirement payouts and the reverse mortgage they took out on their home. My mom has always demanded the best, whether it is fine linens or a pair of jeans. It is beneath her to shop at a discount store. I now face their failing health and am angry about their

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Invitations are being accepted for written bids for the purchase of the Lands. The contents of the garage are not included in any potential sale. Offers must be without conditions and for completion of the sale by no later than November 16, 2015. Bids are to be submitted to Joni D. Metherell, the Administrator of the Estate, at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3 (facsimile 250-7625219), by no later than October 15, 2015. The Estate may accept a bid or bids, or refuse all bids.

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1 BDR WITH DEN: Lots of light in quiet house, laundry/utilities included, South-end, Castlegar, $650/mo. 1BDR BASEMENT APARTMENT, CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, available Feb. 1, $550/ mo. utilities included. 1BDR COMFORTABLE SHOREACRES COTTAGE: Suitable for 1 person, ns/np, available immediately, $550/mo. +utilities. 2 BDR GROUND FLOOR, TRAIL: Updated, quiet, $650/mo. +utilities, Seniors Discount, close to downtown. 2 BDR WALKOUT BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: 1 yr old, 5 appliances, galley maple kitchen, laminate throughout, $900/ mo. +utilities. Jan. 15 or Feb. 1, ns/np, references required.

For Sale By Owner 2-3 BDR HOUSE,YMIR: F/s, w/d, dw, wood/electric heat, hi-speed/satTV, Feb.1, $800/mo.+utilities. 2BDR BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: W/d, np, references, $650/mo. +utilities. 2ND AVE, TRAIL: 1bdr suite, ns, quiet working adult, laundry, garage, utilities included, available now, $750/mo. 3 BDR HOUSE: On 2nd, Trail, close to Gyro, available Jan. 1st, ns, $800/mo.+negotiable. 3 BDR ROSSLAND HOME: All appliances, replace, enclosed garage, $950/mo. 3BDR MOBILE, KRESTOVA: On acreage, wood & electric, w/d, ns/np. 3BDR TOWNHOUSE, GLENMERRY: Clean, appliances, furnished, laminate oors, carport, rec room, municipal parking in rear, $1000/mo. +utilities. 6 MILE, NORTH SHORE, NELSON: 2 bdr, for mature adults, ns/np, $900/mo. +utilities, references. BACHELOR SUITE IN BALFOUR: All utilities included $600/mo. BEAUTIFUL 4BDR, THRUMS: Acreage, 2.5 baths, ns/np, references required, mature/ responsible, Jan. 1, $1500/mo. +utilities. CASTLEGAR 1 BDR +DEN BASEMENT SUITE: Walk-out, on bus route, ns/np, $675/ mo. inclusive. CASTLEGAR AREA 2 BDR MOBILE: Ns/np, $800/mo. +utilities. CUTE 3BDR FURNISHED TRAIL HOME: C/w dishes, cookware, bedding, BBQ, zero maintenance yard, ++); $1400/mo. includes 5 high end appliances, utilities, wireless internet, HDPVR, ns/np, references required, available immediately. FOR RENT ON THE EDGE OF KASLO: Small cozy log cabin. Quiet, peaceful, setting suitable for quiet, ns/np, suited for single, responsible person, $600/mo. +utilities. FURNISHED 2 BDR HOME, SOUTH CASTLEGAR: Now available, $850/mo. +utilities.

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SOUTH CASTLEGAR, $159,000: Cozy, renovated, 2bdr house, large lot, f/s, w/d, woodstove/electric, carport, deck, 24hrs to view. *MORTGAGES - GOOD OR BAD CREDIT: Purchases/Renances, 100% Financing, Debt consolidations, Construction, renos, Private Funds. Rates as low as 2.20% oac. Call Krista, 2652SQ.FT. EXECUTIVE HOME: Overlooking the Columbia River on a quiet street in Castlegar. Priced to sell at $349,000. BRAND NEW RIVERVIEW HOUSE: Granite, timber, cedar, WINTER SPECIAL $299,000. , ESTATE SALE: Cozy 4 bdr, 2 bath, Panabode home on approximately 1 acre in Kaslo, excellent condition, very clean and sound, 2 sunrooms, 2 pellet stoves, main oor laundry, paved driveway, walk out basement, $219,000. FSBO, 2BDR 1.5 BATH, ON HALF ACRE, WINLAW: Near all amenities, for more info

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Rentals ROBSON (CASTLEGAR) RIVER FRONT: 1 bdr, semi-furnished private suite, $650/mo. utilities included. WEST TRAIL APARTMENTS: 1bdr & 2bdr, ns, shared laundry, newly renovated, rent negotiable. 1 BDR NEWLY RENOVATED: Riverfront, basement suite, downtown Castlegar, f/s, w/d, dw, ns/np, $700/mo. +utilities (or furnished & serviced, $1600/mo.), available Mar. 1. Stacey

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KASLO, BRIGHT 3BDR 1.5 BATH: F/s, w/d hookups, close to hospital/school, covered deck, internet/cable included, $850/mo. LARGE 1 BDR UPPER DUPLEX, HERITAGE APARTMENT, NELSON: Near downtown, ns, w/d, hardwood oors, clawfoot tub, covered deck, full sunlight, $900/mo.+utilities, available now, references required. LOVELY NELSON APARTMENTS AVAILABLE! Some rent controlled, including water & hydro, references required. NELSON, 3BDR, 2BATH HOME: Airy, close to all amenities, absolutely ns/np, reference required, $1250/mo. +utilities. ROBSON 3BDR HOUSE: Very clean, big yard, near school, church, bus stop, f/s, ns/np, references, $1150/mo. 250-365-2920(msg). ROSEMONT BACHELOR SUITE: Available Feb. 1, ns/np, $650/mo., includes utilities, cable & internet. SLOCAN MOTEL APARTMENTS, $500-$750, fully-furnished, large kitchen units, manager onsite. SMALL 2 BDR HOME, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, w/d, f/s, $825/mo. +utilities, SOUTH CASTLEGAR: Furnished 1bdr +ofce home, available immediately, $800/ mo. +utilities. THRUMS: 3 bdr apartment, $850/mo. +utilities.

Homes For Rent UPPER KASLO, COZY 1 BDR CABIN: Furnished, beautiful view, ns/np, responsible single adult, reference. S. CASTLEGAR 2BDR BASEMENT SUITE: Newly renovated, ns, pets on approval, laundry, references, $725/mo. utilities +internet included. 1BDR BASEMENT SUITE, OOTISCHENIA: Quiet single, No pets or smoking, w/d, $600/ mo. including utilities, D.D.-$300. 1 BDR APT: Balfour, fully-furnished/equipped, lake & mtn view, sun deck, ns/np, $695/ mo. inclusive. 1 BDR SUITE, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Ns/np, references required, $625/mo. utilities included. 1BDR APARTMENT, DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Heat/hydro included, ns, references, $675/mo. 1BDR BASEMENT SUITE, CASTLEGAR: Private entrance, backyard, available Feb. 1, shared laundry, ns/np, references. 2 BDR BASEMENT SUITE: Very large & clean, gorgeous lake view, 15 mins from Castlegar, ns/np, $750/mo. includes electric. Travis, 2 BDR MOBILE HOME, 6-MILE, NELSON: Available immediately, ns/np, references, $950/ mo., includes utilities. 2-3 BDR DUPLEX, SALMO: Available immediately, np, f/s, w/d hookups, $700/ mo. +utilities.

2BDR APARTMENT, CASTLEGAR: Bright, spacious, f/s, laundry, close to amenities, ns np, $725/mo. +utilities. 2BDR HOUSE ON 5 ACRES: 5 minutes south of Kaslo. Looking for responsible, clea tenant(s), $650/mo. +utilities. 250-354-1698 3 BDR HOUSE, NELSON: Newly refurbishe perfect for family, close to schools, $1500/ mo. Contact Colleen or Nick, 250-229-2333 or 250-229-4771. 3 BDR MAIN FLOOR HOUSE, CASTLEGAR Nice, updated, 5 appliances, double garage $950/mo. +utilities. 250-365-5896. 3BDR HOUSE, NEWLY RENOVATED: With large yard, Slocan City, available Jan. 1, $90 mo. +utilities. 250-365-7574. 3BDR MOBILE: In Sunny Bridgeview Cresc Ootischenia, close to all amenities/college, $750/mo. +utilities. 250-365-3733. 3BDR, 2BATH, ROSSLAND: Spacious Heritage home, hardwood oors, large priva yard, available Feb. 1. 250-368-1066. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Newly renovate fully furnished 1 bdr, 1 bath basement suite, centrally located in Castlegar, close to store shops and bus routes, 1 car parking availab cable and internet included, ns/np, $750/mo including utilities. 250-365-6772. BALFOUR WATERFRONT: 1 bdr apartment all utilities included, laundry, Jan. 1, semi-furnished $625/mo. 604-315-5632/604 926-7362 ffarshi@hotmail.com BRIGHT, SUNNY, QUIET BACHELOR SUITE: In family home, private entrance, newly renovated, ns/np, $595 utilities includ 250-365-1465. CASTLEGAR 1BDR PLUS DEN: Available immediately, on bus route, w/d, garage, separate entrance, ns/np, $700/mo., utilities included. 250-229-5703. COZY TRAILER: In quiet nature setting, 15 minutes west of Nelson, in friendly commun $390/mo. includes heat & electric. Sorry, no dogs. 250-359-8280. DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR: Renovated 3b apartment, laundry, ns/np, quiet couple/fami available immediately, $1150/mo., utilities included. Rent negotiable. 250-365-4914 (leave msg). FRUITVALE, 2BDR: Remodeled, w/d, $595/ mo. 250-367-9676. GLADE 2BDR HOUSE PLUS WORKSHOP Newly renovated, on riverfront acreage, $1150/mo. +utilities. 778-962-0044, rosa101@gmx.de LARGE 1 BDR SUITE: 5 minutes from Nels $1000/mo. utilities included (+extras). 250-8 4767. Available Feb.1. LARGE 4BDR HOUSE ON ACREAGE, SLOCAN VALLEY: Bright, hardwood oors, woodstove, large kitchen, garden, private/qu $990/mo. 250-355-0035. LOWER KASLO: Nice, clean 1bdr suite in heritage four-plex, close to beach, 2 decks,

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In the matter of the Estate of ROLF BERNECE WEBB, AKA ROLF WEBB, AKA ROLF BERNICE WEBB, deceased, (the “Estate”) and the lands located at 2160 McBride Street, Trail, British Columbia, and legally described as Parcel A (see 98201I) of Parcel 1 (See 22589I) of Parcel A (see 17650I) of Sublot 2 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan X34, Parcel Identifier 010-396187 (the “Lands”).

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Workers at Teck mine reject joining USW union Federal election day is October 19.

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Greenhill mine employees voted a resounding ‘No’ to joining the United Steel Workers (USW) union and have opted to remain independent of any union partnerships. Ballots were cast and collected between Aug. 20 and Sept. 18 and counted on Sept. 25, with scrutinizers from both Teck and the USW present. Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs for Teck, said that the vote is a positive sign of employee trust in Teck. “Greenhill has been non-union for nearly 25 years and in that time has remained a very positive work place – high level of productivity and safety and we think we have got a high level of trust and respect with our employees and this vote reaffirms that we have a positive work place with a high level of trust and respect,” he said in an interview with The Free Press. While the USW President Alex Hanson is disappointed with the result, he said its part of a democratic operation. “At the end of the day, it’s unfortu-

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nate but that’s the democratic process. A union vote is a democratic vote and they chose this time not to join the steel workers but that doesn’t mean that they won’t in the future and that we won’t keep trying because we think we are tied together, whether we like it or not,” said Hanson. “We’re workers, we’re coal miners in the Elk Valley, and that’s just the way it is.” The vote saw a large turn out, with 498 of 507 eligible voters casting a ballot, which both Hanson and Milligan are impressed by. “It was a 98 per cent voter turn out. I think it highlights how important this issue was for employees,” said Milligan. “You look at federal and provincial and municipal elections, half of the people don’t even turn out, so at least we got a very accurate representation of what those workers up there believe and what they want to do, and that’s the democratic process,” said Hanson. “Win some, lose some, but we are not quitters, so Teck should still be on notice that we are not going to stop.” The Greenhill mine is located near Elkford.

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