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A steady queue of questions, one outburst and polite applause accompanied the rather civil all candidates forum in Trail Tuesday night. About 200 people gathered for the two-hour event, which was hosted by the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Catherine Adair from Teck Trail Operations. Granted the audience learned a bit of personal background from each of the five candidates in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay (SOWK) riding, there were no standout revelations. The night mostly centred around reiteration of the four respective party platforms as well as the politics of Independent Brian Gray. First up in the public question period, was a query about Bill C-51, aerial surveillance of Canada, the U.S. involvement in the country's airspace, and chemtrails, all directed at New Democrat Richard Cannings. Cannings, an Okanagan-based biologist and ecologist, assured the crowd his party would repeal the bill, saying adequate antiterrorist legislation has been in place since 9/11. As to the latter part of the question, he addressed the theory behind contrails (white lines left behind high flying aircraft) mentioning there is no evidence of
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environmental issues such as climate change, campaign spending promises, the long gun registry, and proportional representation or the fairness of the current vot-
ing system. Many of the night's questions were aimed at Conservative Marshall Neufeld, though other candidates took advantage of a
“wild card” to chime in a response reflective of their party platform. One question that had only Neufeld in the hot seat, came from the most vocal audience member, who asked, “Why should we trust you?” The question was preceded by impassioned statements about Stephen Harper's accumulation of power in the Prime Minister's office, and the PM's lack of responsibility in Conservative scandals, involving Dean Del Mastro, Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin, Patrick Brazeau and Nigel Wright. Neufeld addressed the person's clear emotion, saying as a Conservative and Canadian, he resented the behaviour of said individuals and they do not represent the majority of party representatives. “They are facing the penalties for their actions,” said Neufeld. “What I resent even more is we as Canadians have no opportunity to kick them out (of senate). We need to have an elected senate, if we are going to have a senate at all, so people who act as they did, have to go back and face the music.” Green Party candidate Samantha Troy, last to join the SOWK campaign trail, seized the opportunity to express a concise point. “The Green Party and myself need to protect the fundamental See CANDIDATES, Page 3
Rossland nurse preparing for another Red Cross mission BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
Rossland native Patrice Gordon remembers that feeling of fear, when she looked down 800 metres into the Trisuli River as her driver navigated on the edge of a steep, narrow road in Dunche, Nepal. It’s been months now since Gordon left her post as a team leader for a Canadian Red Cross Emergency Response Unit. The nurse practitioner is back at home on Horn Lake in the Chilcotin area but on a disaster alert list awaiting her next call to provide care to refugees in Greece.
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“It gives you that sense of vulnerability,” she said. “You kind of realize that the earth is capable of doing stuff and we have no control, and there’s nothing you can do about it.” Nothing but accept it and move on. That’s what the Nepalese did when a quake measuring 7.8 struck April 25, followed by a powerful 7.3 tremor on May 12. Gordon wasn’t sure what she was in for when she headed over three months after the quakes for a four-week stint. She relives her time away, finally giv-
ing it proper reflection when she visits with her vast patient group at home. Back in Nepal, the pounding monsoon rain was soothing at night when she finally clocked out of an 18-hour workday. Her sound sleep broke when a landslide set off in the distance, and she began to count the time from the beginning to the end, 12 seconds marking a record. Her wake-up call would get her out of bed in the middle of the night to check emails from Ottawa. The team leader was among 16 people delivering primary care for the Nepalese out of a field hospital,
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FROM PAGE 1 “It was really heartwarming to see that what we were doing was assisting these people, was improving where they were living,” she said. “It was something as simple as digging a trench around a tent, so the water runs around it, not through it.” She continues to follow the work done in Dunche by keeping in touch with local medical professionals, much like she does with her contacts in Africa. Ebola was at its height when she went to work in Sierra Leone in 2014. “The whole Ebola epidemic felt so out of control at that point,” she recalled. “It felt like are we ever going to be able to beat this because we weren’t making any headway.” According to the World Health Organization’s latest sit rep, for the first time since March 2014 there have been no new cases in the past week in any of the three most affected countries: Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Gordon was relieved to get this update. “I look at these numbers now and realize that they were inconceivable at the height of the outbreak when I was there,” she said. “I’m weak with relief when I think about how back then, sometimes it seemed impossible that it would ever end.” Gordon received medical observation to rule out any likelihood of Ebola, upon return from her stint in Sierra Leone. Despite her work always having risks, she is waiting for her next assignment. “One of the really remarkable things that I’m finding with working in these kinds of settings is that people have so much hardship in their lives, and yet they still are happy,” she said. “They still find joy in the sort of little things that are really meaningful.” Coming back to North America where people are spoiled with resources and support can be tricky at times. Gordon recalls going grocery shopping at Ferraro Foods in Rossland after nursing in Afghanistan and burst-
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LOCAL Market on Friday Grapevine is a public service provided by the Trail Times and is not a guaranteed submission. For full list of events visit trailtimes.ca Other • Friday, Local 480 Hall, 5 p.m. for the 9th Annual Trail Alliance Church Thanksgiving Dinner. Everyone welcome for turkey and all the trimmings. • Friday, Trail Market on the Esplanade goes from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vendors, good eats and more. Gallery • VISAC Gallery showing multi-artist exhibit featuring Atomic Sculptures by Howard Roo, metal worker and sculptor; joined by Tova Main, painter; and Rhandi Standford, illustrator. Show runs until Oct. 14. Community Events & Happenings in invited to see the the Lower Columbia gallery's new look and learn about new fall programs and events. For information call Director Kristin Renn, 364.1181. Upcoming • Oct. 17, Cominco gym 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for Mothers Unite Garage Sale. Giant indoor sale of all items suitable for children from newborns to 12-year-olds. Call Trail Parks and Rec to rent table, 364.0888. Free entry for public to shop. • Oct. 17, gathering space in Rossland Sacred Heart from 1-3 p.m. the CWL will be hosting a Fall Tea and Bazaar. Cost is $4.00. Everyone welcome, includes a Country Store, Bake Table, and door prizes. • Oct. 18, Rossland Miners Hall, 7 p.m. for Joe Hill Coffee House. Final two shows, Nov. 15, and Dec. 20. • Oct. 18, Royal Theatre, 4:30 p.m. Sunday Cinema presents Amy. Incredible story of six-time Grammywinner Amy Winehouse, in her own words. • Oct. 20, Charles Bailey Theatre, Trail Society for the Performing Arts will present James & Jamesy's British comedy 2 for Tea. • Oct. 24, Rossland Miners Hall, at 7 p.m. for the John Welsh Band. Blend of Folk, Surf Rock, Reggae, and Latin music. Performance hosted by Rossland Council for Arts and Culture. • Oct. 31, Trail Memorial Centre, free Halloween skate. Kids rink, disco ball, fog machine strobe lights and laser beams.
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About 35 parents lined the highway outside of Webster Elementary School Monday, reminding drivers to mind their speed in the school zone, drop the distractions and concentrate on the road and the children who cross it. While some drivers took note of their efforts with a friendly wave and further acknowledgment, others blew through red lights and many were seen talking on their cellphones. Webster Parent Advisory Council will hold a delegation to council on pedestrian safety around the school prior to the regular council meeting on Oct. 21. The RCMP has confirmed its attendance and parents are hopeful representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Emcon will also accept their invitations.
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FROM PAGE 1 principle that the Prime Minister reports to Parliament,” she said. “Not that Parliament reports to the Prime Minister. The Green Party would work to end this American-style attack politics that’s slowly becoming the norm in Canada,” she added. “And we would do that by slashing the Prime Minister’s office budget by 50 per cent.” Troy, a newbie to politics, held her own throughout the night, sharing views about topics such as climate change, improving literacy, job losses and improving job security. Liberal Connie Denesiuk spoke with enthusiasm and confidence throughout, with answers reflective of her time spent in Trail, and grasp on local issues. Whilst often beginning responses using Justin Trudeau’s name, she reiterated Liberal promises of $125 billion in infrastructure spending and $3 billion over three years to support senior health incentives. In fairness, she was called out about such Liberal promises, when an audience member asked, “Who’s holding the bag?” “Mr Trudeau wants to run a deficit in three consecutive years and in the fourth year wants to balance the budget,” he clarified. “A balanced budget means if you only earn one dollar you only spend one dollar. Who’s paying for the accumulated deficit in the fifth year?” Without missing a beat, Denesiuk
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Cannings concluded. The evening progressed to rapid fire questions from the media about food security, the large riding and maintaining focus on West Kootenay issues, and rising inequality in wealth and income. Garnering audience applause was the Trail Times question asking how the candidates would ensure voters that a majority of attention wouldn’t flow specifically to the vote-rich Okanagan region. Each candidate has already travelled extensively through the riding, and all agreed a mobile office would be key in connecting to the very unique communities within. Perhaps Independent Brian Gray’s response was most memorable and forward thinking because he didn’t negate the power of the Internet. “In this ridiculously large riding, I believe that a representative can still adequately serve the citizenry if indeed we start thinking outside the box a wee bit,” he said. “It’s great to have the personal contact with your MP which usually happens every second weekend when they are back in the riding,” Gray continued. “But if that MP is worth their weight they will delegate the right kind of people to run their offices. With our technology, I don’t see why an MP can’t be more accessible and start using those innovative technologies to communicate with his or her riding as well.”
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Council announces hiring freeze BY CHELSEA NOVAK Rossland News
Rossland city council held a special meeting on Friday to implement a hiring freeze for the City of Rossland. Council met to vote on a motion to “for pre-approval by Council for the hiring
of all consultants and temporary administrative staff at the City of Rossland,” but ended up voting that motion down and instead implemented an allencompassing hiring freeze after Councillor Lloyd McLellan pointed out that “consultants and temporary
administrative staff” didn’t necessarily cover all possible future hires. The hiring freeze would still allow the city to hire new employees with council approval. Council then voted to allow public works to hire for the two pos-
itions the department currently has open. The hiring freeze came as a result of a report received from the chief financial manager at the last regular council meeting on Sept. 28 that showed a projected annual deficit of $252, 970 for 2015.
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An RCMP press release said the theft was discovered at 10 a.m. The burglars got in through the front by smashing a small window and reaching in and opening the door.
They then went through all the kitchen cupboards, locating the keys for the pop machine, and smashed the locks on three doors, one of which led upstairs to where
they found the alcohol. They left through the back door. If you have any information, you’re asked to contact Salmo RCMP at 250-357-2212 or Crime Stoppers.
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Castlegar has once again received high honours at the Communities in Bloom National Symposium. During the event held on Saturday in Kamloops, Castlegar Communities in Bloom garnered five blooms, the highest bloom rating. They also placed second in the Class of Champions (medium population size) category. In addition Castlegar received the Natural Tidiness Award, an outstanding achievement award given to only one community in the entire competition.
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Erwin Malzer (left), chair of the Interior Health board, and Chris Mazurkewich, the new IH chief executive officer.
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NEWS Interior Health has dipped into Alberta’s executive health management resources to hire a new president and chief executive officer. And Chris Mazurkewich, who starts his new job officially Oct. 26, is no stranger to IH, as he was chief operating officer, strategic and corporate services, for the health region from its inception in 2002 until 2009. Mazurkewich spent the last four years working for Alberta Health Services, most recently as executive vice-president and chief operating officer for the provincial
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growth in demand on hospital and facilitybased care.” “Interior Health sets a high standard for providing care for seniors, families, and all residents,” added Premier Christy Clark, MLA for WestsideKelowna. “As our population continues to grow and age, Chris Mazurkewich has the experience and proven track record to help ensure that our record investments continue to result in world-leading health outcomes.” Earlier this summer, Dr. Robert Halpenny announced his intention to resign as president and chief executive officer to pursue other opportunities. “Interior Health has been privileged to have an individual of Dr. Halpenny’s calibre lead our organizational journey for the past five and a half years and he will be missed,” said Malzer. “Mr. Mazurkewich is joining a health authority with more than 20,000 professional and engaged staff and physicians committed to highquality care for their patients, clients, and residents – a testament to the work of Dr. Halpenny.”
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THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON - People leave a lot of things behind at airports, but in Edmonton it seems that a record number of travellers are abandoning their vehicles. Heather Hamilton of the Edmonton International Airport says 130 unclaimed vehicles have been found in the facility’s parking lot. Some of them have been there as long as three years and show the tell-tale signs of abandonment - flat tires, missing licence plates and faded paint. Hamilton suggests the downturn in Alberta’s economy is partly to blame. She thinks some of them
were left there by workers from Ontario, Newfoundland or even Ireland who were working in the northern Alberta oilsands and suddenly lost their jobs or had to move. Many of the abandoned cars are mid-range family vehicles, but Hamilton says one is a 2014 Chevy pickup truck that’s probably worth $30,000. Another theory is that some of the vehicles may have been left behind by owners who can’t afford the parking fees they’ve been racking up, but airport officials say in some cases they’d be willing to waive the charges just to get the vehicles out of there.
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In another document, an Environment Canada official confirms in an email the department was aware of the project in September 2014. Coderre has accused the Conservatives of playing “cheap” politics after they called on the city to suspend the work, which is expected to start the day before the Oct. 19 election. On Tuesday, he invited Environment Canada officials to meet with his administration by week’s end to discuss the matter. The sewage dump became a federal campaign issue this week when Conservative candidate Denis Lebel weighed in, prompting accusations from Coderre the federal politician was slinging political sludge. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper entered the fray during a Saskatoon campaign stop. “Obviously, a lot of concern has been expressed about this in Montreal and throughout Quebec and our ministers have already expressed their preoccupations,” Harper said. “We are encouraging the city to meet Environment Canada and to consider other possibilities to settle this matter.”
THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - Stephen Harper’s proposed ban on the wearing of niqabs by anyone dealing with - or working for - the federal government ricocheted down the campaign trail Wednesday, drawing condemnation from opponents, premiers and Muslim groups. He told CBC’s Power and Politics on Tuesday that, a re-elected Conservative government would look at legislation to nix niqabs in the public service - echoing similar comments last week in the French-language debate hosted by network TVA. Harper then went further, saying the Conservatives are examining Quebec’s Bill 64, which requires Muslim women or others who wear face coverings to remove them if they want to work in the public sector - or do business with government officials. Although tabled in the Quebec National Assembly, the bill has yet to be debated. On Wednesday, Harper praised the Quebec Liberal government’s measured approach and pledged that when it came time for federal legislation, he would follow their lead. “I believe the Quebec government has been handling this controversial issue in a responsible manner and we will do exactly the same thing in Ottawa,” Harper said during a campaign stop in Saskatoon. As if to hammer home the point, the Conservatives released online attack ads in French Wednesday, going after Justin Trudeau’s position on the niqab. A proposed ban on niqabs in the federal civil service would affect an infinitesimally small number of bureaucrats - if any at all. Statistics from 2011 show only 1.8 per cent of 257,000 federal employees are Muslim women, and only a small subset of them is likely to wear face coverings. Harper’s comments on Wednesday make clear he is eyeing additional legislation to require women to unveil every time they want services from the federal government. Harper insisted his government has been “saying the same thing for several months” on the issue. While the prime minister may have been consistent in his comments that niqabs are contrary to Canadian values, that doesn’t mean members of his own cabinet are all on the same page about a wider ban. Asked last spring whether the Conservatives would consider implementing similar measures to Quebec, federal Treasury Board President Tony Clement said the federal opposition to niqabs was limited to citizenship ceremonies. “That is what the prime minister said and that is a point of view that one can hold,” Clement said on March 11, 2015. “That doesn’t mean that you can impose that view in the workplace or in the private sphere. The one place where I think we have a right and an obligation to stress Canadian values is in the act of obtaining one’s citizenship.” Both Trudeau and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair condemned the latest proposal as an attempt
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ow that we’re heading into the final stretch of this marathon election campaign, one would hope there’s been enough time for everyone to get engaged. Tuesday night at the Cominco Gym was another one of those opportunities. And for the 200 or so people who came out to listen to the candidates, they managed to get a better glimpse at the people offering to represent them in Parliament. As expected the forum brought out people from all corners of the Greater Trail, many municipal leaders and concerned citizens. However, there was one demographic severely lacking representation at the forum. Granted many high school students took part in a forum earlier in the day, yet there was still a large portion of young voters absent Tuesday. I spoke with one of the three or so people who
appeared to be under 25 at the forum. He admitted it was somewhat disheartening to see a lack of young people at the forum. He said while many of his friends like to complain about the state of our government, this was an opportunity missed to educate themselves rather than just sound off. My only other sense of the pulse of the younger electorate is to talk to my college-aged daughter who admits many of her friends aren’t paying much attention to the campaign either. That’s too bad. I believe this election will have a profound impact on the direction of our country and no one is more affected by that than young voters. They’re the ones who are facing growing bills for their education. They’re the ones that are facing the dim job prospects. They’re the ones who have pinned their hopes and dreams on a strong future for Canada.
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Tuesday night was an opportunity for them to listen to what each party is proposing. And there was some discussion on tuition, skilled labour shortage, income inequality and job creation for young people. Unfortunately with the latest Statistics Canada report highlighting that there are more seniors than people under the age of 15 in our country, the prospects that youth issues will be at the forefront of any election campaign in the next decade appear to be getting slimmer.
Which is why this election is the one to be heard, to voice an opinion, to stand up and be counted. You don’t have to look far to see the power of the youth movement. In Quebec, students rose up when their affordable post-secondary tuition was under threat and pretty much forced a provincial election on the issue. I don’t have to send this message out to people my own age. Many of us have been through those times in our youth when we really didn’t care about politics or national issues. Back then you simply got out of high school and, for many, went down the road and found a job somewhere and began building a life. But it’s not that simple anymore. Education, inflation, accommodation and employment are now issues that impact 20-yearolds more than 50-yearolds. Unfortunately the innocence of youth is some-
thing most political parties prey on. They know they can gloss over the usual topics when addressing youth and then move on to their political games over niqabs or a candidate’s hair. There’s no denying wisdom comes with age but in this era of instant messaging and connected society, today’s youth is more knowledgeable and more engaged in conversation than at any point in our country’s history. The tools are there to spread the word of the importance of this election. It’s up to that generation to use them. They have the potential to dictate what type of country awaits them as they build a life. My only hope is with all that ability to connect and converse at a touch of the finger, this message goes viral rather than another selfie from Kim Kardashian. Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times.
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‘Mouseland’ not for cats this election In Tommy Douglas’s “Mouseland” story, the mice continually elected cats, contrary to their own needs. Those cats, he said, made good laws, for cats! Then along came a mouse who had the idea that mice would do better to elect mice. I really want a government that works for an average Canadian; a government that, perhaps, does not appeal to a Harper supporter, Kevin O’Leary, who said “greed is good”, and unions should be made illegal. I also believe government should confront serious issues in a principled way, where policies aren’t necessarily black or white, but reflect the nuances of social and economic history, and current needs. Unions, after all, have helped raise everyone’s wages. The Liberals said they are going to review departmental expenses in order to balance a future budget and I groan. Chrétien’s government down-
loaded massive social and infrastructure expenditures onto the provinces, precipitating concurrent provincial cuts from which we have still not recovered. Further, the Liberals completely ignored the Kyoto protocol, which Stephan Dion had negotiated; emissions rose during the Liberal watch. Subsidies to the oil and gas sector remained in place. After talking with Justin Trudeau, I don’t believe he will implement significant policies to reduce our huge dependence on carbon-based energy. And, by the way, those “supposed” non-Liberal senators are still fundraising for them. The Conservatives have overseen the creation of new ridings and significantly changed boundaries, including mine. Changes to BC’s South Okanagan-West Kootenay did not respect historic nor geographic patterns, as they should have done according to electoral commission guidelines.
Further, 23 of the 30 new ridings favour Conservatives. However, most alarmingly, this government has fundamentally undermined a citizen’s ability to know government policy and its effects. Journalists can no longer talk to Conservative MPs without layers of filtering by the party. They struggle to get technical information in a timely manner. And many Conservative policies were implemented on questionable pretexts. For example, they eliminated the long-form census. Its valuable information had been used by municipalities and social scientists in order to understand infrastructure needs, both physical and social. The replacement voluntary survey is both costly to the taxpayer and unreliable statistically. I don’t want a government run by cats, not white, black nor fat! Allison Bowles Fruitvale
Canada falling behind when it comes to clean energy According to an article in Forbes magazine, Japan’s lost nuclear output since Fukushima has been half displaced by efficiency, frugality, and renewables. Renewables provide 13% of America’s energy, 33 per cent of Italy’s, 46 per cent of Spain’s, 50 per cent of Scotland’s, over 50 per cent of Denmark’s, and 64 per cent of Portugal’s. Germany’s fossilfueled generation hit a 35-year
low; renewables were its biggest power source. And what is Canada doing? Over half the world’s renewable installations and investments last year were in developing countries. China cuts its energy intensity 4–5 per cent a year, burning less total coal. China added more solar capacity in 2013 than the U.S. added since inventing it 61 years ago. India did the same
for the past two years, has quadrupled its renewable targets, and aims to build a world-class solar industry. National policy in Canada usually undercuts renewables, despite contrary rhetoric. As much of the world moves forward to a sustainable future, why is Canada lagging? Vote climate. Dona Grace-Campbell Kaslo
Strategic voting campaign is a myth For the past month the “need to vote strategically” has been trumpeted, culminating in a large ad in a local paper asserting that -- in our riding -the “strategic” way to ensure a Conservative defeat is for Reds and Greens to bite the bullet and turn Orange. Assertions in that ad, and by our riding’s Orange candidate, are based on outdated statistics gathered after the election in 2011, for a deceased riding. The new riding of South OkanaganWest Kootenay is a very different entity. Times have changed significantly, too. After knocking on thousands of doors, Team Trudeau reports that the conservative element in the South Okanagan sector of the new riding is increas-
ingly turning Red, out of disgust at Harper – while in West Kootenay those who once might have favoured the NDP are bewildered, to say the least, by Mulcair’s bolt across the spectrum into the land of the tight-fisted Blues. “Strategic” voting is not at all a sure thing, in other words. Votes can shift suddenly. Polls have become notoriously unreliable, as the recent election in British Columbia demonstrated. Recent articles in the Huffington Post and Macleans have both made the point that past elections are not necessarily indicative of future results. Bryan Breguet of TooCloseToCall.ca, which analyzes public polling, advises, “Stop worrying about splitting
the vote and simply cast your ballot for your first option.” In Liberal Connie Denesiuk, we have a candidate who has travelled the riding exhaustively for the past 17 months, listening to people in coffee shops, around campfires, in hostels and shelters, and sleeping with the homeless under a bridge in Trail. She has attended every public forum, and answered hundreds of letters. And while I respect both her Orange and Green opponents, Connie is the one with the experience in governance and public administration to carry the needs of our new riding back to Ottawa. Barbara Lambert Penticton
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Depression often goes unrecognized among workers: study THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - Canadians and their co-workers might be depressed and not even realize it, according to a report on workplace health. A survey of working-age adults in Ontario found that nearly 40 per cent were experiencing significant symptoms of depression but more than half of that group (52.8 per cent) didn’t recognize a need to seek help. The findings have been published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The lead author of the study is Dr. Carolyn Dewa, of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - which is affiliated with the University of Toronto. Dewa says that there’s a significant impact on health and work productivity as a result of unrecognized depression. “It’s important for employers to know where to start when it comes to tackling productivity loss related to untreated depression,� Dewa said in a news release. The CAMH study estimates lost workplace productivity due to depression could be reduced by 33 per cent to nearly 50 per cent depending on how many barriers to treatment are removed.
• Eat slowly and chew well – This releases enzymes in saliva and, as well, the mechanical action of chewing helps with digestion • Eat Breakfast – This decreases total and bad form of cholesterol and lowers the incidence of type 2 diabetes. • Don’t Skip Meals – An irregular meal pattern produces prediabetic and higher total cholesterol levels compared with eating regularly. • Cooking Method Matters – Fried, broiled and roasted foods increase bad cholesterol which can increase autoimmune disease, atherosclerosis, and increases inflammatory response. Boilings, steaming, stewing and poaching may decrease the above compounds formed during harsh cooking and processing. • Stay Away From Junk Food – These are foods that are high in sugar, nutrient depleted, fiber depleted, and are full of oxidized fats, trans fatty acids and food additives. • Lifestyle Changes – Exercise and a good diet may lower disease risk and make you feel better today! • Eat Whole Foods – Whole foods compared with processed foods are more beneficial for the overall health of the body. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, legumes, fish, poultry, lean meats and dairy products if you can tolerate them. Whole foods have more vitamins and minerals. More fiber prevents and treats constipation. As well, fiber
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reduces cholesterol, diverticulitis, and possible prevention of hemorrhoids, varicose veins and hiatal hernia. • Avoid Toxins in Foods – Read your labels. Many foods contain toxic fats, potentially toxic or allergenic additives. Examples of toxic substances in food are coal tar dyes, preservatives (sodium benzoate, sulfites, BHT, and BHA), aspartame and MSG • What About Supplements? Vitamins and other supplements provide compensation for a deficient diet. In our society there is increase supplementation required due to disease and medications. Both stress and environmental factors play a role in the body’s need for nutritional support found in supplements. Lastly everybody has different needs for nutrients. Some people have a greater need for extra vitamins and minerals. • Pharmacological Effects of Nutrients – Vitamin C has antiviral, antibacterial and antihistamine effects. Vitamin B12 helps with breakdown of sulfites. Magnesium increase the absorption of calcium. And specific nutrients help with enzyme to work better in people who have sluggish or genetic enzyme deficien-
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Greater Trail Minor Hockey Association (GTMHA) had a good turnout as far as players go, but the majority of Midget age players won’t be able to lace the skates up this winter if volunteer coaches don’t step up to man the bench. Parents received an email from GTMHA Wednesday morning explaining that if they could not find coaches to cover two more teams by noon on Friday the teams would fold, and that only one team would be registered. “We have about 20 qualified parents and no one wants to help out,” said GTMHA first vice president Kim Drake. “We’ve been begging to try to get people to help out and no one wants to step up.” The GTMHA is governed by West Kootenay Hockey Association rules and BC Hockey and if coaches are not found, they will roster the first 17 players and two goalies that registered, and the remaining 40 or so would receive partial refunds and sent on their way. Similarly, if only two coaches are recruited the association will roster the first four goalies and 34 skaters leaving some 20 registered players out of the league. According to one parent and former coach, the problem has been growing and pressure from the GTMHA has left many of them frustrated with coaching and especially angry at the prospect of their kids not playing. “We pay to be a part of that group, you don’t make it the responsibility of the participants to find the coaching staff.” Part of the problem is that House League, as well as Rep, has its own certification, and even an NHL coach is not qualified to get behind the bench of a novice house team until he signs up for that particular course. It’s hard to tell that to someone who is a volunteer and has a Level 4 coaching certificate. “The whole process is set up by BC Hockey and Hockey Canada, and they have in the last two years, really clamped down on people who just didn’t take these courses,” said Drake. “If you are coaching say the
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Smoke Eaters doesn’t mean you can come and coach a junior novice program.” The email to parents and the prospect of axing two teams was unprecedented in the brief history of GTMHA, but midget director Brian Youngson offered some hope in an email to the Trail Times on Wednesday. “I have had a bunch of inquiries so far this morning and I’m betting by the end of the day I will have the coaches I need.” According to the GTMHA website, potential coaches are required to have their National Coaching Certification and Respect-in-Sport course, and a team must also have someone with a Safety (HCSP) certificate as well. However, volunteers do not need all the certification immediately, but have until December to acquire the necessary paperwork. “We’ll pay for any certification that they need,” said GTMHA second vice president Dara Waterstreet. “But B.C. Hockey has their guidelines about what certification they need, but they need it by Dec. 1. So they can defintely start yesterday without proper certification, but we need to get the criminal records check started, and we need to get signed up for some clinics but we pay for all that.” Time is ticking and with the season scheduled to start Saturday, the league must have the necessary coaches by Friday. “West Kootenay has the final say on all the rosters and they will, boom, unqualify and say this team is unqualified they don’t have a certified coach,” said Drake. “It’s very frustrating . . . but if you don’t have that one person, and one person on the ice gets hurt the whole thing is null and void.” The Respect in Sport course is available online, while house league minor hockey certification goes in Castlegar on Oct. 19 and GTMHA will refund the cost to anyone who gets certified. “My guess is we have a bunch of great parents, and lots of people that have coached in the past,” said Waterstreet. “I have faith.”
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The Kootenay Wild Midget AAA hockey team opened its season at the BC female hockey AAA showcase in Surrey on the weekend. The Wild dropped its first games 4-1 and 4-2 to the Northern Capitals before playing to a 2-2 tie with the Caps in their final match on Sunday. The Wild play in Rossland versus the Fraser Valley Rush on Friday at 6:45 p.m. before returning to Nelson for Saturday and Sunday games.
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Clare leads Gericks over Re/Max BY TIMES STAFF The TCHL season dropped the puck on the 2015-16 season at the Cominco Arena last week. The opening season tilts were highlighted by a pair of games between Re/Max and Gerick Cycle and Sport, and a high-scoring affair between Allstar and Arlington on Thursday. After skating to a 4-4 tie with Re/Max on Thursday, a hat trick by Gerick forward Craig Clare on Sunday propelled the Cycle to a 6-3 victory over the realtors. David Moorehead netted the winner at 11:05 of the second period to put the Cyclists up 4-1, with assists going to Clare and Travis Drake. Re/Max’s Luke Russell drew the team within two goals 90 seconds later, but Eric Hill tallied his second of the night with 7:30 to play to restore the three goal lead. Clare and Re/Max’s Dallas
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Stanton exchanged goals in the late going to make it a 6-3 final, while Ross McDonnell counted three helpers for Gerick, and Re/Max’s leading scorer Justin Bedin tallied their first marker. Allstar and OK Tire skated to a 3-3 tie on the first night of the regular season, but All Star would find it’s scoring touch in its second match scoring three times in the first period on its way to an 8-6 victory over the Big A on Thursday. Andrew Jenner scored twice in the first period along with former Castlegar Rebel, Fernie Ghostrider and B.V. Nitehawk Scott Morrisseau to give Allstar a 3-0 lead. Derek Steep then made it 4-0 on a set up from Morrisseau and Steve Simister a minute into the second period. Arlington finally got on the board at 14:37 when Kris Davis scored his first of two on the night.
Twenty-seven seconds later Jeremy Robinson converted a Davis pass beating Cody Deadmarsh to cut the lead to 4-2. Morrisseau added another for the All Star 66 seconds later and Steep made it 6-2, before Pat Iannone cut the lead to three. Jenner notched his third of the night and what proved to be the winner with 2:37 to play in the middle frame, before the Big A mounted a comeback in the third. Three straight goals from Davis, Joey Baker, and Iannone cut the lead to 7-6 with 4:19 remaining, but an empty netter by Simister with 21 second left sealed it for Allstar. TCHL action continues tonight when the Arlington looks to get even with Allstar at 7:15 p.m., and Re/Max takes on OK Tire at 8:30 p.m. at the Cominco Arena. There are no Sunday games due to Thanksgiving holiday.
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The Birchbank Golf Course held its members windup on the weekend, with 128 golfers hitting the fairways for a two-person scramble and a delicious brunch at the Bistro afterwards. The reverse draw for a complimentary membership courtesy of GT Carwash, amazingly, came down to the final two members, Frank and Betty Ann Marino, and in the end it was Frank who will enjoy the complimentary membership.
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Jays begin quest THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays had one of the best home records in the major leagues this season. They have an even better winning percentage when the Rogers Centre roof is open. The weather might just might allow for the opening of the stadium’s retractable roof for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Thursday afternoon against the Texas Rangers. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high of 14 degrees Celsius. “I’d certainly say there is a chance given what I’ve seen from the weather (forecast),” said Stephen R. Brooks, the Blue Jays’ senior vice-president of business operations. “Obviously the league ultimately will make that call in terms of their control of the postseason in discussions with us. If we’re in the mid-teen range, that is admittedly pushing the limits a little bit of the mechanics of the roof. “However we’ll cross our fingers and hope for a day similar to what we see outside today. It would be great if we could open the roof tomorrow.” The temperature reached the low 20s on Wednesday afternoon.
The roof remained closed as the Blue Jays and Rangers held practice sessions to prepare for the opener in the best-of-five series. The Blue Jays were 53-28 at home this season - good for a share of top spot in the American League with the Houston Astros. Toronto was a remarkable 38-14 when the roof was open and 11-14 when it was closed. “I don’t have a preference,” said Blue Jays ace and Game 1 starter David Price. “I guess whatever our offence wants. It’s the best offence in all of baseball so whatever they want is fine with me.” It’s also possible that the roof could be open at the start of the game and then be closed later in the afternoon. The Blue Jays were 4-0 this season when the roof was closed midway through a game. “I think if the temperature is right, everybody likes playing outdoors but we’ll see,” said Toronto manager John Gibbons. “But that’s one of the benefits of having the roof. If the weather is ugly, we’ll be in good shape.” The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals had the best home record in the majors at 55-26. The Pittsburgh Pirates were even with the Astros and Blue Jays at 53-28.
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Kids get set for track training
Mothers Unite Garage Sale goes on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Trail Memorial Centre. The gym will be turned into a giant indoor sale for all items suitable for children from newborns to 12-year-olds. Doors open to the public at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and entry is free. If you have ‘stuff’ to sell join us by renting a table for only $10; call 364-0888 by Oct. 15 to book at table. Parent and Tot Stick and Puck is happening again this year at public skating on Sunday evenings from
5:45 to 7:15 p.m. If you have a 2 to 6 year old who would like to practice some hockey skills with their parent/guardian, then you are welcome at this public skating session. One parent/guardian per child is required. Adult Co-Ed PickUp Hockey happens every Sunday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kids Rink. Come and play some co-ed rec hockey where you can pay as you go. You can pay your drop-in fee of only $5 at the skate shop, and sign in prior to going on
the ice. Public skating staff will be there to collect payment. The focus is on fun and getting some extra time on the ice. Goalies play for free (must still sign in); full hockey gear and helmets are mandatory. Run, Jump, Throw is an intro to Track and Field for ages 7 to 10 years. Learn the proper skills of running, jumping and throwing and the technical skill progressions for track and field events. This is a co-ed program. This program runs Tuesday’s from 4:45
to 5:45 p.m., October 13 to December 1 at the Willi Krause Fieldhouse with Track and Field coach, Dan Horan. Check out the Art Classes with Deborah happening in November. Age group 6 to 8 runs Wednesday’s 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18 to Dec. 2. Age group 9 to 12 runs Thursday’s 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 to Dec. 3. You will learn to use both graphite and oil pastel materials to create your own unique works of art. Call 368-6484, or 364-0888 for more info
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of the band’s Live At Massey Hall album. Cranbrook will be the first stop on the B.C. leg of the tour. Blue Rodeo is one of the most successful and well-known contemporary Canadian bands, having released 12 full-length studio albums, three live recordings, one greatest hits package and five video/DVDs.Their studio albums have sold over three million copies. The band consists of original members Jim Cuddy (guitar/ vocals), Greg Keelor (guitar/vocals), and Bazil Donovan (bass), plus newer additions of Glenn Milchem (drums), multi-instrumentalist Bob Egan (formerly of Wilco), keyboardist Michael Boguski, and guitarist Colin Cripps. Drummers Cleave Anderson and Mark French, keyboardists Bob Wiseman, James Gray and Bob Packwood, and multiinstrumentalist Kim Deschamps are former band members. Blue Rodeo members have collaborated extensively with other notable Canadian artists, including Sarah McLachlan, The
Tragically Hip, Burton Cummings, Great Big Sea, Jann Arden, The Sadies, Skydiggers, Crash Vegas, Cowboy Junkies, Sarah Harmer, Jill Barber, and Kathleen Edwards. They have won many Canadian music awards, including seven Juno Awards and seven SOCAN awards. The tour kicks off on January 12 and sees the band crisscrossing the country before wrapping in St. John’s, NL on February 27. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 16 at 10am, With every ticket purchase, fans are invited to choose a digital download of any studio album in the Blue Rodeo catalogue including their upcoming release Live at Massey Hall. In addition to the release of Live At Massey Hall, Blue Rodeo will also make available vinyl releases of the classic albums Casino (October 30), Lost Together (November 13) and Five Days In July (November 27). Individual vinyl titles are available to preorder now from the band’s Official Online Store, BlueRodeo.com.
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Band bringing eclectic style to Miners Hall
SUBMITTED ROSSLAND –With a guitar in one hand and a suitcase in the other, John Welsh has been performing his eclectic style of music for audiences around the globe for the past 10 years. On October 24, he will bring his musical talents to the Rossland Miners Hall as the second performance in the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) Performance Series. John Welsh draws influences from artists such as Ben Harper, Michael Franti, Sam Roberts, and Joel Plaskett. His songs are often inspired by his travel experiences, blending elements of folk, surf rock, Reggae and Latin. “We are trying to include performances in our series which will broaden our audience,” says Melissa Ringer of the RCAC Performance Series committee. “We think that John Welsh’s eclectic acoustic stylings will appeal to a younger crowd, while still providing the kind of high quality show that our core audience knows us for.” The doors for the concert open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20, available at Out of the Cellar (Rossland) and the Charles Bailey Theatre Box Office (Trail). As always RCAC members get $2 off. More information, memberships and tickets can be found online at www.rosslandartscouncil.com. If you would like a preview of the John Welsh Band you can find their music online at johnwelshmusic.ca
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he rarely gets online. But I can’t Please ask your husband to go with help thinking, given the chance, he you to see a professional who can help him understand would do it all again. I why his behavior is so love him and our family damaging, and work on and believe in keeping ways for you to trust our marriage intact, but Marcy Sugar him again. As always, if I just don’t trust him & Kathy Mitchell he refuses to go with anymore. Should I leave you, go alone. him or give him another Dear Annie: I read the letchance? -- Confused and Worried ter from “Know the Difference Wife Dear Confused: When trust dis- Between You’re and Your,” who appears in a marriage, it takes a worked part-time as a proofreader great deal of effort -- from both and media relations contact for a parties -- to regain a foothold. You good friend who didn’t like to have have four children together. Your her grammar or spelling corrected. husband has apparently trashed his I agree with your suggestion of tact, phone and rarely gets online, and, instead of the writer’s apparent “I’m as far as you know, he is no lon- right, you’re wrong,” approach. A ger carrying on with other women. spirit of camaraderie and mutual These things would justify giving support is always helpful. I’d also like to recommend that him another chance. But he still hasn’t explained or “Know the Difference” buy a copy of replaced the missing money (this “The Chicago Manual of Style” and is a huge red flag) and, obviously, try to get her boss to agree that the you don’t fully believe that he will experts will settle all bets. -- Marty remain faithful down the road. This in SoCal Dear Marty: This is an excelis why counseling is so important.
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Dear Annie: I read you on Facebook and hope you can help. My husband and I have been married for two years, after living together for five. We have four beautiful children. Things were going well until we moved into our new home. It’s as if we suddenly became strangers. We barely spoke to each other. He kept a lot of secrets and lied about everything. I started snooping around and found out he was having two online affairs. I confronted him, and he became angry, as if it were my fault. He made me feel terrible, so I let him walk all over me and was miserable. He claims these “affairs” were the same as looking at pornography, but he’s wrong. I know one of these women, and they were both sending him text messages and racy photos. Last month, he cleared out half of our bank account and won’t tell me where the money went. After that, I told him he had to stop or the marriage was over, so he trashed his phone and now
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RECREATION AND FACILITIES ATTENDANT 1 (Casual) The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to fill a casual RFA 1 facility maintenance position in the Beaver Valley. The Recreation and Facilities Attendant 1 participates in the operation, cleaning and maintenance of the Beaver Valley Facilities. These facilities include the Beaver Valley Arena, Mazzochi Park, Beaver Valley Family Park, Pend’ Oreille Cemetery and Park Siding Historical Site. Qualifications required include: • Refrigeration Operator Certification is preferred or applicant enrolled in the Refrigeration Operator Certification program or equivalent within (2) years from the start of employment • Experience and knowledge of ice resurfacing methods and other equipment involved in maintaining ice is preferred • Grade 12 education diploma • Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s Licence. A driver’s abstract will be required. • Familiar with computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel • Basic First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificates preferred • WHMIS training • Physical strength, agility and coordination sufficient to perform the job tasks and capable of handling heavy equipment • Ability to operate and/or use tools and equipment related to the work and must have good mechanical aptitude • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to clear a criminal record check. Applications containing a detailed resume with three work-related references will be received no later than October 15th, 2015 at 4:00pm. Please forward applications to: Mark Daines, Manager of Facilities and Recreation 202-843 Rossland Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4S8 Fax: 250-368-3199 mdaines@rdkb.com Wages and hours of work: As per the collective agreement.
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Private Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local.
Nice home- West Trail. Many recent renos, hardwood & fireplace, deck & large storage shed, 2+1bd. F/S/W/D, NS/NP $850 +utilities. References. 250-521-0275
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
TRAIL, 3BD. Recently renovated. Great location. W/D. NS. NP. Yard. Text for pics. $900. util. incl. 503-302-5428
Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822 Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph.250-3641922
Townhouses Edgewater Townhouse Glenmerry, 3bd, f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908. Avail. Nov. 1.
E.Trail. 2bdrm + den. Clean, quiet, responsible adults only. 35+. N/S. N/P/ Long-term only. 250.368.9186. 250.364.1669
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Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph. 250368-6761
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Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. Avail Nov. 1st 250-368-5908 GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 1&2 bdrm. apts. available. 250-368-8391 TRAIL, 1BDRM. Glenmerry. N/P. Utilities included. 250368-1312. TRAIL, 2BD.+den. Clean, spacious. W/D. S. exposure, off-street parking. N/S. N/P. $800./mo.util.incl. Oct.15. Call/text 503-302-5428
202 Kootenay Avenue, Tadanac $429,000
Thurs, October 8 Hosted by Jack McConnachie 250.368.5222
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TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 3bdrm. F/S, W/D. Available immed. 250-368-1015
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www.allprorealty.ca All Pro Realty Ltd. 1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000 www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc
OPEN HOUSE
Sat, Oct 10 • 10am-2pm
1170 Davies St, ROSSLAND
$275,000
MLS#2406807
TRAIL MLS#XX
MONTROSE
$199,900
3 BED / 2 BATHS
WANETA MLS#2399031
$359,900
BEAUTIFUL HOME & PROPERTY
WARFIELD MLS#2405262
$209,000
EXECUTIVE DUPLEX
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NEW LISTING
$188,800
MIRAL HEIGHTS MLS#2402980
$439,000
$225,000
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$269,000
Contact Our Wayne DeWitt cell: 250-368-1617
Mario Berno cell: 250-368-1027
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MONTROSE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MLS#2406925
$149,900
WANETA VILLAGE
$90,000
MLS#2406185
NEW LISTING
MONTROSE MLS#2408310
$329,000
MLS#2407288
2 SERVICED LOTS
NEW LISTING
FRUITVALE MLS#2402788
ROSSLAND MLS#2408528
TRIPLEX REDUCED
SHAVERS BENCH
FRUITVALE MLS#2400265
$459,000
REDUCED! HUGE SHOP
MLS#2406882
HOME ON 21/2 ACRES
NEW LISTING
$129,000
TRAIL MLS#2408420
$169,000
Realtors Keith DeWitt 250-231-8187
Denise Marchi 250-368-1112
Joy DeMelo 250-368-1960
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Thursday, October 8, 2015 Trail Times
LOCAL
Rossland catches the heritage bug from conference BY CHELSEA NOVAK Rossland News
The Heritage BC 2015 Annual Conference opened with an event at the Rossland museum the night of Oct. 1. Conference attendees gathered at the museum to hear Mark Forsythe, a former CBC host, give the opening talk, “How I Caught the Heritage Bug.” The event was an opportunity for atten-
dees to mingle among the museum’s exhibits, sharing hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a love of heritage. During his talk, Forsythe took attendees on a virtual tour of his hometown’s main street, Glover Rd. in Fort Langley. One stop on the tour was the site of the Coulter Berry building, a controversial development that became the subject of a lawsuit.
The development approved by Langley town council was bigger than the original zoning in the heritage conservation area of downtown allowed. Work on the building was briefly interrupted when a BC Supreme Court judge ruled that the township had violated its own regulations when it approved a heritage alteration permit for the project, but the developer simply
applied for rezoning and the project proceeded. “It’s the responsibility of people who care strongly about heritage to convince other people why it’s important and why they should even care about it,” said Forseythe when asked what can
be done to protect heritage in downtown areas. “In the modern world—I guess it’s always been this way— powerful interests in the development world usually get what they want ... so you need a strong caring citizenry that knows where to draw the line.”
Forsythe has visited Rossland before, and he likes what the city has done with its main street. “I was here in April and it was the first time that I’d been in Rossland since the makeover, and I love what they’ve done in terms of a lot of dif-
ferent things coming together: the beautiful wide sidewalks, the lamp standards,” he said. “But Rossland always was beautiful, so it’s not as though Rossland has recreated itself, it’s enhanced what it already has I guess.”
UNITED CHURCH TIME CAPSULE
spooktacular
FRIDAY OCTOBER 30th 6pm - 8pm
Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre • Swimming, games, treats and more! Regular admission rates apply
SATURDAY OCTOBER 31st 10am - 3pm
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Esplanade, Cominco Arena, Charles Bailey and Royal Theatre
• Trail Market on the Esplanade • Downtown Trick or Treat. Participating businesses will display this door hanger. • Fun Games, Marshmallow Roast, Hay Bale Maze, PT the Clown, Pumpkin Pie Fundraiser • Costume Contest (Noon), Free Entertainment at the Charles Bailey (1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm & 2:30pm), Free Skate(1pm) and Free Movie (3pm)
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and spooky lamp posts throughout downtown!
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To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the United Church of Canada, the Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge created a time capsule which was unveiled at St. Andrew’s United Church Rossland on Sunday. The contents include a T shirt from Camp Kolaree, copies of Newsletters, Annual Reports, United Church Observer, congregational photos. The tentative date for the reopening is June 10, 2025, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the United Church of Canada. Immediate plans are for it to tour around the pastoral charge. Examining the capsule (from the left) are Kathy Bowcock, Merle Rucksthul and Michael Hare.
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OPEN HOUSE Sat, Oct 10 11am - 1pm
1615 Nevada Street, Rossland
$197,000
1340 Lookout Street, Trail
1883 - 5th Avenue, Trail
Updated and efficient. This 3 bdrm home has new furnace, new hot water tank and newer windows.
3 bdrm home with fabulous river views. Off street parking too!
Investor Alert! Updated 4 bdrm apartment and warehouse space. This one is a must see!
$99,000
55 Hazelwood Drive, Trail
1490 Tulip Street, Trail
$499,000
$168,000
$265,000
Character, location and charm. This home has it all!
Bright and clean 3 bdrm home on a gorgeous Sunningdale lot.
1340 Brewster Street, Trail
$107,900
This 3 bdrm home is on a corner lot in Shaver’s Bench. Mountain views and a circular driveway.
1801 Birchwood Drive, Castlegar
$279,900
Perfect family home with lots of light and a brand new kitchen. Come see for yourself.
Mark Terry Tonnie Mary Richard Mary Bill Deanne Art Christine Dave Dan Powell Jody Christina Lake Wilson Alton Stewart Martin Daoust Amantea Craig Slessor Forrest Albo Thoss Audia 250-231-5591 250-231-1101 250-365-9665 250-231-0264 250-368-7897 250-521-0525 250-231-2710 250-231-0153 250-368-8818 250-512-7653 250-231-4522 250-442-6413 250-364-3977 mark.wilson@ century21.ca
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