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New deal serves up recreation without receipts, complaints Positive response from B.V. residents says Trail rec director BY VALERIE ROSSI Times Staff
Disbanding a reimbursement program and signing a recreation deal has proven popular among Beaver Valley residents who continue to dive into shared facilities in Trail. Though there are no statistical reports to go off of one month into the new service agreement, Trisha Davidson of Trail Parks and Recreation said that simplifying the process has been well received. “What I can tell you is the Beaver Valley residents that I have personally spoken with are very happy to be able to use the facilities and to see their administrative processes much easier to deal with,” Davidson noted. “I can also say that the building is very busy – private lessons have had a huge uptake for the month of October and most swimming lessons are full until December.”
The one-year deal sees Beaver Valley contribute $125,000 for the term which will allow their residents to use Trail Parks and Recreation facilities and participate in its services and programs at the Trail resident fee under the Trail Resident Program (TRP). “Beaver Valley will consider a longer term agreement when the proposed boundary expansion has been concluded, as this could impact our ability to pay for this and other services as well,” explained Area A director Ali Grieve. Beaver Valley Recreation withdrew from City of Trail recreation at the end of 2013 to launch its own payment system, following a reimbursement model. “In the beginning there were calls of concerns,” recalled Mark Daines, manager of facilities and recreation at the regional district. “But after about the first month, once it started to roll out and people saw how well we were dealing with it, my phone stopped ringing.” See NEW, Page 2
SILVER CITY DAYS
City hires new midway amusements contractor BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
It's out with the old and in with the new as Trail council makes way for a revitalized Silver City Days. Shooting Star Amusements, a Vancouver-based carnival is heading to Trail in May, bringing new rides for young children and thrill-seeking rides like the Zipper and Kamikaze,
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The City of Trail hosted its ground breaking ceremony for the pipeline/pedestrian bridge Wednesday afternoon in Rotary Park. (From the left) Grace McGregor, board chair of Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Trail Mayor Mike Martin, Warfield Coun. Diane Langman, Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore, Nedim Alca from Buckland & Taylor, and Senior Project Manager Ronan Deane from Graham Infrastructure LP.
Ceremony signals start of bridge project BY SHERI REGNIER Times Staff
“It's really a bridge across our community.” Those promising words came from Trail Mayor Mike Martin during Wednesday's pipe/pedestrian bridge ground breaking ceremony. “And for those of you that have history of the Lower Columbia region, you know what I am talking about. It's really going to be something that is a landmark representing what we can accomplish by working together.” The city hosted the event in Rotary Park with local officials and regional partners on hand, as well as the bridge designer and constructor. “We could not have done this without the commitment and resolve of our partners...when we had some very dark days in August and September,” he added. “Quite honestly we all thought we had lost it and would be back at the drawing board after four years getting to this point.” Rossland Mayor Kathy Moore agreed, saying trust, collaboration and cooperation were essential in bringing the regional project to fruition.
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“Many times I didn’t think we'd be standing here, at least not this year,”she said. “It's because we worked together as a group and because we trusted each other and relied on each other's word that we are here today.” Moore reminded the crowd of about 50, that she, Martin and Warfield Mayor Ted Pahl are three new mayors. “We are setting the tone for the region because we believe collaborating and trusting each other will benefit us far more than some of the past animosity where you put your own community first and forget the rest,” she added. “We are trying to break that pattern because we know working together will do far more for our region..if all of our areas bind together...because being one voice, we will be far more successful.” Coun. Diane Langman stood in for Pahl, acknowledging regional partnerships. “We all spoke of wanting to foster regional collaboration when we were elected,” she said. “And this is a shining example of what it can look like when we all work together.”
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The Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre has seen a noticeable increase in users with most swimming lessons full until December. Beaver Valley (B.V.) residents no longer have to get reimbursed for using regional facilities in Trail since B.V. rec signed a deal with the City of Trail.
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FROM PAGE 1 The rec partners — Fruitvale, Montrose and Area A — wanted to find out what the actual cost was and the City of Trail was unable to provide this information. “What we found was that we were only subsiding to an amount of about $50,000,” said Daines, comparing the figure to the approximate $210,000 previously paid toward regional recreation. “That was an eye opener for us
because we really didn’t know how much of that was actually getting used for people who needed the subsidy for Trail programs and the truth is in the numbers.” Trail parks and rec counts users through program registration, TRP cards issued and memberships. There is no residential information kept on those paying drop-in – just what rate (TRP or non-TRP) is paid. Statistics are tallied quarterly (so far there are nearly 570 Beaver Valley people hold-
ing TRP cards) and Davidson said a detailed report on the fall session will be complied in early January. The hope is that convenience may encourage more Beaver Valley residents to jump back in the water. “Is it a better deal for taxpayers?” asked Daines. “I think the one thing was a matter of convenience —and not having to submit receipts is one thing — but it certainly will show a better picture of usage and how much it actually costs.”
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A woman is facing almost seven years in jail after attempting to smuggle 35 kilograms of cocaine over the Waneta border crossing in Trail. Caitlin Christine Gladdish, 27, of Kelowna, was handed the prison sentence Tuesday in Kelowna Provincial Court after a lengthy investigation by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). Judge James Threlfall said a longer term would have been appropriate, but noted Gladdish plead guilty, showed genuine remorse, had no previous criminal record and is an excellent prospect for rehabilitation. But Threlfall also said Gladdish knew her car had been modified with a secret compartment and had already used the
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Gray pitches Independent thinking This is the fifth and final profile of candidates running to represent the South Okanagan-West Kootenay in the upcoming federal election BY EMANUEL SEQUEIRA Black Press
Brian Gray has thrown his hat into mix for the 2015 federal election in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding out of concern for his country. “I was concerned with the fact that our country’s prime minister was supporting a facist Nazi regime in the Ukraine,” said Gray. “He is giving over $600 million of our tax dollars to support them. A lot of people say ‘Oh that can’t be the case’ well it is.” BRIAN And Gray said more GRAY people are starting to understand. “I couldn’t accept the fact that our country was supporting a Nazi regime in the Ukraine. The unbelievable financial situation our globe is in too,” added Gray. “I have presented policies that can address those concerns and get us out of this mess.” Before putting his name forward, Gray was enjoying retirement. He loves gardening, playing golf and barbecuing. “Other than that I don’t do a heck of a lot,” he laughed. Gray, 66, was born and raised in Vancouver and has spent the last 14 years in the Okanagan, including 11 in Penticton. His work experience ranges from working in the forest industry, including pulling lumber off the green chain at Gorman Brothers Lumber Ltd. in Westbank back
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when “it was just held together with bailing wire and chewing gum.” “Pulling lumber off a green chain in the middle of winter with no canopy on it and it’s snowing at 2 a.m. — it could test your mettle,” he said. For 20 years he worked for TBC Teletheatre, a betting outlet for horse racing. He did that in Kamloops and helped set up operations in Salmon Arm, Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo and Kelowna. “I was looking forward to this summer to try to enjoy my retired life on the limited income I have,” said Gray. “This election has kind of intervened.” Gray’s election platform is based on research from the Committee for Republic of Canada, which he is a member of, and American political economist Lyndon LaRouche. One of the topics in Gray’s platform is restoring the pillars of banking regulations. In his brochure, it states that Canada’s banks functioned within the framework of regulations known as the “4 Pillars” (aka: Canada’s Glass-Steagall) which served to separate commercial, investment, trusts and insurance banking transactions. “The policies I’m putting forward have certainly found their impetus from my affiliation with CRC and the LaRouche organization, but they are just common sense,” he said. “I’m not the only person talking about that. Other political organizations are doing that.” Gray is aware of his chances to win a seat in the riding. “To be frank, I know there’s virtually no way I’m ever going to win this thing,” he said. “I’m campaigning to win. I just want to get these policies in the political debate. More information on Gray’s campaign can be found at www.facebook.com/briangray2015.
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FROM PAGE 1 explained during the Tuesday governance meeting. “That’s something we want to encourage. They have the same rides for the older kids and to attract more families, offer more rides for young kids.” Aside from midway attractions such as the Kiddie Merry Go Round, the Go Gator Coaster and the Space Train, another visual change will be apparent when the new carnival workers arrive in town. “The (Shooting Star) employees stay at hotels, they won’t stay in trailers on site,” mentioned the councillor, who also chairs the Silver City Days Committee (SCDC). “They don’t need use of our facilities and they won’t have
as many big trucks.” Council members awarded the company a three-year contract, which involves revenue sharing based on gross receipts realized during the event, clarified Chief Administrative Officer, David Perehudoff. He said the decision was based on a direct interview process. “Although both proposals were quite similar in terms of compensation to the city,” Perehudoff added. “The proposal received from Shooting Star Amusements was slightly more favourable from a financial perspective.” Reference checks to the City of Nanaimo and City of Rutland were made prior to the recom-
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mendation, Perehudoff confirmed, noting both municipalities were happy with Shooting Star Amusements and the company’s excellent selection of amenities for all ages. Planning for the annual celebrations, slated for May 4 to May 8, is well underway by the committee and Keith Smyth, SCDC operations manager. “One of the committee’s goals is to bring change to Silver City Days through new ideas, activities and events,” says Smyth. “Entering into a contract with Shooting Star Amusements aligns with our vision as we want our community to enjoy other options and experiences.”
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Thursday, October 15, 2015 Trail Times
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Online rental scam uncovered in Nelson
BY BILL METCALFE Nelson Star
Hannah DeBoerSmith, 22, who lives in Nelson and grew up here, was looking for a place to rent last month, so she put an ad on on Kijiji and ilovenelson.com. In response she got an email from a person
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identifying herself as Bridget Gardner, telling Deboer-Smith she had the perfect place for her, a three-bedroom house in Nelson for $550 per month. “She said she was out of the country,” DeBoer-Smith says, “and they really needed someone to look
after their house. They sent me an application form, and I said I wanted more information, but they kept pushing the application form. They wanted a $200 security deposit. “I asked them if I could get pictures. I wanted to see if it was
legit because I was hesitant.” She asked if she could book an appointment to see the house and was told they were in the U.S. working for the Christian Followers Crusade, that she would have to take it sight unseen, and that
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in the early hours of October 9th after a brief illness at the age of 82 years. Predeceased by her parents Erminia and Mario and survived by her husband and constant companion of 42 years John, as well as brother in law Lou, sister Inka Sandulak, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Rachele was a charismatic and highly energetic person who found her passion in teaching and was well known in the community as an elementary school teacher at Warfield School. Not a day went by without her mentioning one or two of her many memories of the students she taught in Trail as well as Hazleton. Her love of animals was legendary, demonstrated by her work placing rescued Greyhounds into adoptive homes. She loved watching the wildlife near her beautiful log home, built by herself and John. The day before her passing, the wild turkeys and a Stellers jay returned as if to say goodbye. She appreciated the help from many in recent years as cancer impacted her life. Thank you to her excellent medical support staff especially the hospital nursing staff and physicians (including but not exclusive to) Dr. Purcell, Dr. Scotland and Dr. Houde. In Rachele’s words... “Friends and relatives, more than I can remember, all played a part in shaping my life, and now, more than ever my doctors and care people. To them and others, no words of praise are adequate, suffice it to say, Thank You and May God Bless you All.” A funeral mass will take place at Holy Trinity church in Trail on Thursday, Oct 22 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following the mass. Private interment will be carried out at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to your charity of choice would be appreciated.
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from Trail passed away at Poplar Ridge on October 13, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:30 am at the Trail United Church with Reverend Michael Hare, officiating. A more detailed obituary will be placed at a later date. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
David Jamieson With heavy hearts we share the sad news of the passing of our son David Jamieson, “The Captain”, 30 yrs, of Fruitvale. Dave tragically died October 11, 2015 doing what he loved; fishing on Kootenay Lake. Dave was born December 9, 1984 in Trail, BC. Dave’s priority was spending time with family and friends. He wanted nothing more than to bring laughter and happiness to everyone he touched. Throughout the year you would find Dave spending his time with the people he loved; boating, wake surfing, fishing, or hunting. He always put everyone ahead of his own needs. Dave is survived by his parents Verne and Shari Jamieson of Fruitvale, his brother Mike McIntyre and his sisters Tanya Dickison and Sara Grant. He is also survived by his many nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and all the people who loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 16th, 2015 at 1672 Green Road, Fruitvale, BC. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence on the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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was why the price was so cheap. They sent her the Rosemont address of the house. “So I Googled the house address and it came up on the RHC Realty website,” DeBoer-Smith said. “The house was for sale. The scammers had taken the picture off that website. My family knows the realtor, Glen Darough, so I contacted him. DeBoer-Smith then posted a scam alert on ilovenelson and reported the matter to the police. Darough phoned his client, the owner of the house, Melissa Duarte, to warn her. “We got a call from our realtor,” says Duarte, “who said, ‘just to let you know, they stole photos of your house off my website and listed it as a rental.’ It makes me really uncomfortable,
being involved in a scam. I credit Hannah for being so incredible.” The Star then sent an email to Bridget Gardner, from a reporter’s private email address. The house Gardner then tried to rent us is the same house — Duarte’s house. She wanted the security deposit and the first month’s rent — a total of $750. The Star eventually gave up on this email exchange because it’s not known where Gardner is or if she even exists, so there was no likelihood of a major sting operation or an award for investigative journalism, or even justice. Chris O’Gorman of South Slocan encountered the same scam. He rents out a basement suite and recently found new tenants,
but before they moved in, he got a surprising phone call. “Hi, this is Charlene, I’m the one who’s moving into your apartment.” The problem was, O’Gorman’s new tenant wasn’t named Charlene. And it wasn’t Tom either. A few days later: “Hi, this is Tom, you’ve been emailing with my girlfriend. I’m the guy moving into your place.” O’Gorman doesn’t know whether Charlene or Tom paid the scammer any money. When DeBoerSmith reported her scam to the Nelson Police Department, she spoke with dispatcher Terry Kidd, who gave her some oft-heard but still valuable advice: “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.”
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Poor market keeps mill closed THE CANADIAN PRESS CHETWYND, B.C. - What was to be a routine maintenance shutdown for the Chetwynd Mechanical Pulp Mill in northeastern B.C. will now be a longer closure because of poor market conditions. The mill had only reopened in the spring with a $50-million upgrade, after Paper Excellence Canada purchased the facility in 2014. In a news release, Paper Excellence says the decision to extend the shutdown will give the
company the opportunity to make operational improvements on the mill. Deputy CEO Pedro Chang says the company is committed to the mill, its employees and the entire Chetwynd community and hopes the closure and improvements will lead to the operation’s long-term success. The company plans to return to production in January 2016. The mill was originally shut down for maintenance Sept. 14.
Suspect dead, 10 hurt, in attack at First Nation office
THE CANADIAN PRESS LILLOOET, B.C. - A man suspected in a violent assault at a First Nation band office in the British Columbia Interior is dead and 10 others are hurt after an attack that reportedly involved a hammer. RCMP said they were called just before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday to a report of a man with a weapon at the Bridge River Band Office near Lillooet. When police arrived they found the suspect already restrained. “RCMP members arrested the male but were unable to transport him as he became unconscious and unresponsive,” police said in a news release. The officers start-
ed CPR, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Michaela Swan with the Interior Health Authority said that it is caring for two patients in critical condition, another two in serious condition and six others with non-life threatening injuries. The injured people have been taken to hospitals around the region. Coroner Barb McLintock confirmed one man died in the incident but couldn’t provide further details. The B.C. Coroners Service was sending a team to investigate, she added. An emergency
worker who didn’t want to be named said the man apparently attacked one person with the hammer, and when others in the office went to help they were also beaten. Because the man died while in police custody, the Independent Investigations Office is now involved with the case. The office said it was notified of the incident about 11:30 a.m. and its investigators were slated to arrive later Wednesday. Bridge River Indian Band Chief Susan James issued a statement, saying her immediate concern was to ensure that the families involved in the tragedy were being helped.
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Town votes to change ‘Land of Rape and Honey’ slogan THE CANADIAN PRESS TISDALE, Sask. - A town in northern Saskatchewan will no longer use the slogan “Land of Rape and Honey.” Town council has voted to rebrand the community of Tisdale by next June. Tisdale has used the slogan for nearly 60 years, but a survey found a majority of the 3,200 residents wanted to drop the catchphrase. Rape refers to rapeseed, a bright-yellow plant that was a precursor to modern canola and was a key crop in the area. But some were concerned the name offended people who thought it meant sexual assault. Sean Wallace, Tisdale’s economic development director, says the production of rapeseed and honey have declined in the area. “It’s very odd to have a brand be around that long and we also want something that’s going to exemplify ... strengths that we have here in Tisdale today,” Wallace said Wednesday. “The rapeseed crop is hardly grown any more.” Wallace said the town’s economic development committee will decide how best to consult with residents on a new slogan. “The slogan has been here for 60 years and it’s near and dear to people’s hearts here, but 20 per cent more of the population saw a need for change. “It’s my hope that everyone will get behind the change and get involved and be a part of the process.” The town, about 210 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon, established the slogan in 1958.
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Montreal’s plan to dump raw sewage into river suspended THE CANADIAN PRESS SAGUENAY, Que. - The federal government has ordered a halt to Montreal’s controversial plan to dump eight billion litres of raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River until further scientific analysis can be done. Infrastructure Minister Denis Lebel made the announcement on behalf of the environment minister today in Saguenay, Que. He says Leona Aglukkaq has issued an interim order under the Fisheries Act to put the project on hold. Montreal had planned to dump the untreated wastewater into the river between Oct. 18 and 25. The city is closing an interceptor - a large sewer used to feed wastewater to treatment plants - to do maintenance work and relocate a snow chute located underneath the Bonaventure Expressway, which the city is converting into an urban boulevard. Quebec’s Environment Department has already signed off on the plan but in recent weeks, the plan had become fodder in the federal election campaign. Lebel says Aglukkaq has decided an “independent scientific review by a third party” is the best way to ensure the St. Lawrence River isn’t subject to irreparable environmental harm. Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and the provincial government have maintained that, despite the optics, the controversial plan remains the best option available in terms of time and cost.
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Afghan veteran weary from legal fight for housing compensation THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX - A Canadian soldier says he’s frustrated by Ottawa’s persistent efforts to block him and other military personnel from being compensated for home sale losses suffered during transfers around the country. “We’ve followed the rules, we’ve identified the problems, we’ve committed to work to come up with a resolution ... but every time they’re more than willing to spend taxpayers’ dollars to take us back to court and fight,” said Maj. Marcus Brauer in Halifax Wednesday. Attorneys for the government were in Federal Court in Halifax to argue for a stay of a proposed class action attempted by the forces members. Brauer, an Afghan war veteran and father of five, says he’s still coping with the loss of $73,000 when he had to sell a home in Bon Accord, Alta., during a downturn in the community’s economy. He said he still hasn’t been compensated, despite a Federal Court judicial review decision last year that the Treasury Board refusal was “unreasonable” and “not justified,” and should be reconsidered. The board has since reviewed its decision and confirmed it won’t provide more than $15,000 of the original $88,000 loss. Brauer is joining a proposed class action launched by master warrant officer Neil Dodsworth, which was the focus of Wednesday’s hearing. Dodsworth, also an Afghan war veteran, wasn’t in court. However, his lawyers say he lost more than $72,000 on a home sale after a transfer from Alberta to Kingston, Ont., and has only received $15,000 in compensation.
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The existing policy allows for 100 per cent compensation when housing sales occur in “depressed” markets, and there’s a Canadian Forces directive that defines these markets as communities where prices fall more than 20 per cent. Federal lawyer Angela Green argued Wednesday for a motion to strike the action down, saying the policy is clear and there were no false statements made to personnel. “There’s no misrepresentation ... there’s a policy they (the military personnel) say should be changed or more generous or altered,” she told Federal Court judge Martine St-Louis. The federal lawyer said that if personnel want to appeal a ruling by Treasury Board, they can go to the court and ask for a review, one by one. She declined further comment outside of court. However, lawyers for the military members say there was a clear policy that told personnel they could get full compensation, and Treasury Board ignored it. Daniel Watt, the cocounsel for the plaintiffs, said his clients relied on the directive describing a “depressed” market, but Treasury Board refused to honour the policy. “The Canadian Forces command said to its members that this policy is available and will protect you in these devastating circumstances. In fact, that’s not true,” he said. Brauer, who has been in the military for 26 years, said as the legal battles continue, he and other Canadian Forces personnel are struggling financially. “(I’m) certainly disillusioned,” he said. “It needs to be corrected and it should have been corrected without having to come to the Federal Court.”
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Canada’s direction now in the hands of voters
T
he 11-week election marathon is almost at the finish line. And while most marathons leave the participants exhausted, this one has hopefully shown Canadians still have plenty of steam left when it comes to the direction of our country. If the advance polls proved anything, it’s that many Canadians are engaged in this election and want to participate. With a tip of the hat to the CBC’s Rex Murphy, he eloquently explained that the prolonged campaign was actually a good thing for democracy. Instead of the usual sound bites and overblown gaffes, this campaign allowed us to see the candidates work their way through a series of important issues – from the Senate scandal, to the refugee crisis, to immigration issues and federal budgets. Too often in the crush of national media cover-
age, real issues get snowed under by inane stories about the paint job on an airplane or a candidate’s flub when playing catch or an angry old man calling everyone names. While this campaign has had those types of moments, from peeing in a coffee cup to an array of bizarre social media comments dug up from the past, it has also provided voters a chance to closely scrutinize each party’s stance on issues. Certainly there is a choice out there for the electorate. As we have all seen in our mailboxes, the Conservative pitch is to continue on the current path, focus on national security and keeping taxes low. How they achieve that is at the heart of the debate against the ruling party. While the other three parties – Liberal, New Democrat and Green – offer different takes on how to achieve shared
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goals, they offer a stark contrast to the current government. And therein lies the decision. Stay the course or time for a change? Much has been said about “strategic voting,” or the “ABC” (Anything But Conservative) campaign, but it still comes down to a personal choice. That’s the great thing about democracy. Despite all the attack ads, the double-speak, the promises of billions of dollars and the dream of a strong middle class, it
comes down to you and I to make the decision. When you’re set to mark that ballot, hopefully people block out those annoying ads, those mountains of promises and each party’s spin on all the budget numbers, and vote from the heart and conscience. That’s where the right decisions are often made and I have faith in the Canadian population that however they vote on Election Day, it will be because they perceive that’s what’s right for our country. When Barack Obama was elected president of the United States in 2008 it touched off celebrations around the world as the George Bush was brought to an end. I sincerely doubt we will see that type of celebration should Stephen Harper be defeated but there will certainly be a wave of joy flowing over many parts of Canada. The comment boards to various stories are filled
with people hoping to see the end of the Harper regime. While I agree that comment boards aren’t really indicative of the general mood of the population, it certainly is showing a trend. If I needed any more convincing, it came to me Wednesday morning reading a story on the CBC website. One reader, with a Montreal Canadiens avatar, expressed his desire to see Harper lose the election. A self-professed Boston Bruins fan supported that comment. If a Bruins fan and a Habs fan can agree on something as polarizing as an election, that’s the best barometer I need to realize there is definitely a desire for change. On Monday every citizen eligible to vote can play a role in the direction our country will take. And if you don’t play your role, then you’re simply not trying to help. Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times
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LETTERS & OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Balanced budget claim is propaganda The Canadian Federal Budget for 2015-2020, “Strong Leadership: A BalancedBudget, Low-Tax Plan for Jobs, Growth and Security,” is propaganda: it does very little else other than subsidize business profits. A national debt of $668 billion in 2015, with $212 billion being refinanced this year, belies any claim of a “balanced budget”. Taxes are at a 50 year low, corporate income tax rates have been dropped from 22.12 per cent to 15 per cent, and “small business” (gross annual revenues of $10 million) income taxes are 11 per cent,
(9 per cent by 2019). The government is instead making its revenue in underhanded ways, like raiding $23.1 billion from our Employment Insurance this year. Private businesses are being extravagantly supplied with public money, but that will not result in either an enduring boost to the economy, or in well-paid, plentiful jobs. Huge increases in the funding for National Defence (annual escalator from 2 per cent to 3 per cent) will be spent on military campaigns abroad, and on anti-terrorism, surveillance, policing, and security domestically.
But those huge Armed Forces budgets will not keep us safe, instead they will only serve to alienate, to escalate and to polarize groups already in conflict. This Budget 2015 does not show “Strong Leadership.” It does not even mention: climate change, the end of fossil-fuels, ecosystem services, green jobs, renewable energy, strategies for clean water, local food, and livable cities, human rights, or meaningful international aid. Please, get out at vote this October 19, the future of Canada is riding upon it. Amanda Patt Fruitvale
Niqab debate masks real issues “Niqab” has become the newest word in Canadian political vocabulary. The garment is worn by very few Canadians, but just as it completely covers up the wearer, its political advantage is to cover over the multitude of real issues facing us this election tide. A badly sagging economy, a transformation of Canada’s military from peacekeeping to being the puppy of the Americans, the disregard of
the environment, contempt for indigenous people, Bill C-51 and all the other failures of the present government can be covered up by the artificially created issue of the niqab. Hopefully, voters will not be distracted. Rather, it is to be hoped that voters are studying how to most effectively cause change. In some ridings, this may mean voting Liberal. In our freshly gerryman-
dered new riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay, it means voting for the NDP, as an analysis of our voting patterns show only the NDP or Conservatives have a realistic chance of winning here. Until we get electoral reform, this is the only way to achieve a result which reflects what the majority of voters want, which is the end of the Harper government. Win Mott Trail
When this election ends, will another begin? An editorial from the Winnipeg Free Press If you thought federal political turmoil has been dragging on for too long without a clear outcome in sight, then you definitely won’t like the scenarios that could emerge after the Oct. 19 vote. For starters, how about another national election next spring? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds, depending on who claims the right to govern following the election. So far, none of the three main parties has broken from the pack. That could change, but it’s still anybody’s race to win — if only by a nose. Minority governments are inherently unstable and rarely last a full term in Canada, but the political calculations would be most intense and unpredictable if Stephen Harper’s Conservatives won a plurality of seats. Mr. Harper says he would expect to form a government, even in a hostile Parliament. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and the Liberals’ Justin Trudeau are running on a platform of change. Mr. Harper’s ouster is their most important goal, and it seems inconceivable they would support a minority Conservative government. Mr. Harper, however, could
claim the right to attempt to govern. Under this scenario, Parliament would be called back six months after the election for a speech from the throne, when the Conservatives would probably be defeated. The Governor General could then ask the leader of the next largest party if he is capable of forming a government. A temporary alliance between the Liberals and the NDP seems likely, although Mr. Trudeau has ruled out the idea of a formal coalition with cabinet positions shared by the two parties. Mr. Harper, of course, would protest, saying the right course is another election. The people, he would argue, not powerhungry opposition parties, should decide. “Losers don’t get to form coalitions,” he said recently. The Governor General could consider such an option, particularly if the Conservatives were only a few seats short of a majority. Superficially, it seems as though the Liberals and the NDP would make comfortable bed partners, but historically the junior members of such alliances have tended to suffer at the next election. And how long would the Liberal party support the NDP
before it, too, was defeated and the country plunged into another election? Canada may have to get used to the idea of formal coalitions, which work well in many countries. And if the first-pastthe-post system is abandoned in favour of proportional representation — as promised by the Liberals and NDP — such a system will become commonplace. Amid all the speculation and permutations, only one thing is clear: another election within six months or even two years is not in Canada’s best interests. There are too many pressing issues — the economy, the environment, national infrastructure, pipeline politics, Canada’s role in the world, the future of the Armed Forces — that require a firm, confident hand at the rudder. Of course, it is impossible to say today who is obliged to do precisely what following an inconclusive election Oct. 19. It is clear, however, the political parties ought to make the outcome work in a way that allows real management of national issues without the threat of a surprise or snap election, which might only land the country back where it started in August when the election was called.
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BY TIMES STAFF Two former West Kootenay Midget Wildcats joined Trail’s Erin McLean, another ex-Wildcat, on the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Trojans women’s hockey team as they opened their Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) hockey season on the weekend. Rookies Steph McAuley of Trail and Kira Streliev of Nakusp made their debuts on Friday night at home as SAIT hosted NAIT Ooks from Edmonton. McAuley, a forward, played three seasons for the Wildcats, her best coming in 2013-14 when she netted 12 goals and 18 points in 30 games. Steliev, also a forward, played from 2012-14, tallying six goals and eight assists in 56 games, while McLean played from 2010-13 on defence accumulating eight goals and 19 assists over that time with West Kootenay. The Trojans skated to a 2-0 victory over the ACAC defending champion Ooks in the opening match of the season, with the three-year veteran, McLean, assisting on the first tally by Madison Fjellstrom and then scoring the insurance marker for SAIT. “It sends a big message throughout the league, and sends a big message to our team that we’re here and we can do it,” Trojans coach Terry Larson told a SAIT reporter. “It was a great way to start the season.” Offensively, SAIT had chance after chance in the game, but couldn’t cash in on two breakaways and a very rare 3-on-0 situation. “Whoever gets a 3-on-0?,” Larson said laughing. “How many breakaways did we have? I told the girls that was almost a 6-0 game, because we had so many chances.” The rematch in Edmonton the next night did not go so well as they fell 4-1 to Nait. McLean picked up an assist to tie the game at 1-1 in the first period but NAIT rallied scoring once in the middle frame and twice in the third period to ice it. Like Friday night, SAIT outshot the Ooks 27-25, and had numerous scoring opportunities, including a handful of breakaways, but could not capitalize. “Once these players start getting their confidence up and believing in themselves, the goals will come in bunches,” Larson said. “We’re only going to get better from here.” The Trojans return to action this week against the Olds College Broncos, who just joined the ACAC this season.
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks came out guns blazing against the Spokane Braves on Tuesday, bombarding the Braves’ net with 57 shots on their way to a 6-2 victory at the Hawks’ Nest. The previously unbeaten Hawks lost their first game of the season to the Braves, 2-1, on Oct. 3, despite outshooting Spokane 45-23. Beaver Valley made sure that scenario wouldn’t recur scoring four times in the first period to take a 4-1 lead on their way to their ninth win of the season. “I thought this was really one of the first games we played the whole 60 minutes,” said Hawks assistant coach Bill Birks. “We wanted to get lots of shots on these guys as both goalies are dynamite.” The Pruss brothers teamed up for the winning goal with 1:17 left in the first period, when Allan Pruss found the back of the net on a set up from Michael Pruss and Jake Yuris to give the Hawks a 3-1 lead. The victory came at a time of transition for the Hawks. Following goalie Brandon Wells’ departure to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, B.V. had
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at the side of the net, before Spokane replied drawing the Braves within one when Connor McIntosh shoveled in a rebound after Poirier made a good pad save off an Elliot Plourde shot. Pruss netted the winner 18 seconds later, and Blake Sidoni deftly redirected a Lyle Frank point shot past Dilauro to give the Hawks a 4-1 lead with 57 seconds remaining in the opening frame, as B.V. outshot the Braves 20-5 in the period. The Braves Mason Jones made it 4-2, the result of a bad give away behind the Hawks net. But 31 seconds later Hope restored the three goal lead midway through the middle frame. Swanson won a faceoff deep in the Spokane end, and Hope jumped on the puck and beat Dilauro short side to score his fifth goal of the season. Michael Pruss rounded out the scoring with 8:15 left in the third period as Frank’s point shot caromed off the cross bar and off Pruss’ chest and into the net. The goal matches Michael’s total from all of last year, scoring his sixth marker of the season and third point on the night. “Those two guys (Hope and Swanson) play balls out every
shift, every practice, every game - if everybody worked like that it would be a perfect world, and the Prusses too they seem to always give us a spark when we need it and they did again tonight,” said Birks. The Nitehawks also added the Ghiradosi brothers from Trail to the roster last week. Twins Tyler and Devin are 16-year-old forwards and bring both size and skill to the Hawks. “There is some raw talent that is untapped, that both me and Terry (Jones) and the coaching staff think that there is something there that is going to make these guys into two really good hockey players,” said Birks. “They’re big kids, they’re headsy, they move the puck well, they have lots to learn, but their offensive instincts, their game, and their battle level is through the roof.” B.V. outshot the Braves 57-20 on the night with Poirier collecting his fourth win of the season, while Hope was named player of the game for B.V. and Connor McIntosh for Spokane. The Nitehawks host the North Okanagan Knights on Friday at 7:30 p.m., before heading to Grand Forks to face the Border Bruins on Saturday.
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Dodgers force Game 5 with Mets THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Short rest has never been the issue for Clayton Kershaw in October. Winning when he couldn’t afford to lose, that was the problem. Kershaw finally came through with the season on the line Tuesday night, saving Los Angeles from another early playoff exit by pitching the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets that forced their NL Division Series to a deciding Game 5. Working on only three days’ rest, Kershaw shut down the Mets for seven innings and Justin Turner delivered a key hit against his former team. The series shifts back to Los Angeles tonight with fellow Dodgers ace Zack Greinke scheduled to start against Jacob deGrom. The winner will host the wild-card Chicago Cubs in the NL Championship Series opener Saturday. “Definitely happy to be going back home,” Kershaw said. “They like us a little better there.” Still the target of chanting Mets fans, Chase Utley watched from the bench again as the Dodgers did enough at the plate to hand hometown rookie Steven Matz his first loss in the majors. Unable to muster much offence themselves, the Mets squandered their only chance to close out the series at home. “I wish we could have won it here,” David Wright said, “but Clayton Kershaw was just a beast tonight.” Kershaw’s one-out single led to a three-run third. Adrian Gonzalez blooped an RBI single and Turner added a two-run double, providing support for the lefty ace. The reigning NL MVP and three-time Cy Young Award winner snapped a five-start losing streak in the playoffs - the longest in Dodgers history. “I’m actually really happy for him. I mean, this kid is tremendous. Everything that you’re supposed to be, he is,” Dodgers manager Don
Mattingly said. “This guy’s an animal, the way he works, represents us, the game of baseball, himself. I mean, he’s really a credit to the game, and so you’re really happy for him to be able to do that tonight.” After dropping the series opener 3-1 to deGrom, Kershaw was 1-6 with a 4.99 ERA in 12 career post-season outings, including nine starts. He lost elimination games each of the past two years, once on three days’ rest. But this time, Kershaw was just as dominant as he normally is during the regular season. “There’s no curse or anything,” he said. “Just got to get through the seventh.” He struck out eight, walked one and yielded only three hits, quieting another revved-up crowd at Citi Field as the night wore on. Daniel Murphy hit his second solo homer off Kershaw in the series, both coming in the fourth inning. Kenley Jansen got four outs for his second save. With two runners on in the eighth and the count full, he retired Murphy on a fly to right. The right-hander then worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Dodgers ended a seven-game losing streak in road playoff games. Kershaw improved to 1-1 with a 1.89 ERA in a trio of playoff starts on three days’ rest. “I feel confident with Zack going in Game 5 back home,” Kershaw said. “I really wanted to win tonight, definitely. For a lot of reasons, but obviously most important was just to give Zack a chance.” With a $290 million payroll that’s $66 million higher than any other team, the Dodgers are seeking their first pennant since winning the 1988 World Series. They’ve captured three straight NL West titles but won only one playoff series during that span - in part because Kershaw got little run support in four consecutive postseason losses to St. Louis. But after Los Angeles allowed 13 runs to the Mets in Game 3, a Dodgers post-season record, Kershaw restored order when his team absolutely needed it.
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All Times Eastern Tuesday Results Los Angeles 3 N.Y. Mets 1 Series tied 2-2 Chicago Cubs 6 St. Louis 4 Cubs win series 3-1 Thursday Game New York at Los Angeles 8:07 p.m. American League Wednesday Results Unavailable at Press Time Texas at Toronto 4:07 p.m. Series tied 2-2 Houston at Kansas City 8:37 p.m. Series tied 2-2
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San Diego at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. New England at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. Open: Dallas, Oakland, St. Louis, Tampa Bay Monday, Oct. 19 N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 8:30 p.m.
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lot of people everywhere now drive all wheel or four wheel drive vehicles. The half ton crew cab four-by-four is probably the car of choice. We happen to live in an area where it is a lot more likely that these vehicles will be used off road especially during hunting season. The typical half ton four by four is not as equipped for off road use as it used to be. It is likely not designed as much for that type of use. Typically they
can be equipped when purchased with option packages that make them a little more off roadish but the compromise always seems more shifted to on road use. If you are considering some off road driving, for hunting or maybe getting some firewood remember just because it says 4 wheel drive somewhere on the inside or outside of the vehicle does not mean it is a mountain goat. Unless your vehicle was specifically equipped it
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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) SNOW REMOVAL TENDER 2015 - 16 Tenders will be received up to 12:00 noon, October 16th, 2015 for snow removal at any or all of the following School District sites: • Castlegar Primary Campus • Fruitvale Elementary School • Glenmerry Elementary School • J.L. Crowe Secondary School • J.L. Webster Elementary School • Kinnaird Elementary School • Robson Community School • Stanley Humphries Secondary School • Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre (formerly -Trail Middle School) • Twin Rivers Elementary School • Rossland Summit School Packages with detailed plowing areas can be picked up at 1101 6th Street, Castlegar Please indicate schools or sites preferred. Bids will be accepted for both multiple or single sites. Tenders MUST specify a flat rate to clear the snow at each site each snow removal day and include all costs. Please include a separate cost for sanding at each site as well. Plowing is only to commence after 2” of snow or better is on the ground. Plowing is to commence after 4 am and be completed prior to 7 am. Please submit your WCB Registration Number with tender. Tender should be marked “SNOW REMOVAL TENDER.” Further information can be obtained from Heather Simm, Director of Operations at 250-364-2224 OR 250365-8331 or hsimm@sd20.bc.ca The Board reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Please address all tenders to: Heather Simm, Director of Operations hsimm@sd20.bc.ca School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Operations Centre 1101- 6th Street, Castlegar, BC VlN 4C4 Emailed tenders will also be accepted
likely will not have any extra skid plates (metal plates that cover particularly delicate components on the underbody). A brush with a rock could quickly cause some serious damage. Aluminum oil pans are common now and they are a lot more brittle than stamped steel. That suspension system that makes your rig handle like a race car on the highway is not designed to amble up a steep rutted rocky climb. A real off road suspension is made to articulate and have lots of travel. The wheels can therefore follow a more undulating surface.
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A highway suspension resists roll and articulation to provide that level planted feel on the road. It will have a hard time letting the wheels fall into ruts and climb up on rocks while still maintaining contact and traction. When you are out
in the woods looking for that perfect stand of firewood and a little bushwhacking is going to save you a lot of grunt work remember that those good mileage numbers you read about and may have experienced from your new truck are the result of aerodynamic improvements. Aerodynamic improvements as a rule do not a good four-by-four make. The front face of your truck or SUV probably is a lot closer to the ground then that old ugly beast you used to drive. The bumper may be lower for safety reasons and lower than that will be
an air dam of sorts (probably plastic). The low bumper and air dam wreak havoc with your approach angle. The maximum approach angle in degrees is the slope angle you are able to start up from a horizontal plane without any part of the vehicle making contact with the ground. Where your old Jeep could almost drive up a wall (well 45 degrees or so) your new pickup may not even get onto a 25 degree slope without tearing off that nice air dam. What will be surprising when you do a little off roading with that new pickup is
how quiet the interior is and how good your stereo sounds and how clean your shoes are (no hubs to get out and engage). Remember when you get home, that just like your old fourby-four, it is time for some maintenance. Wash off that mud and check those drivetrain fluids. If you went through any water make sure none of those fluids are contaminated. Any water means it is time to change fluids. Trail’s Ron Nutini is a licensed automotive technician and graduate of mechanical engineering from UBC. E-mail: nutechauto@telus.net
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Open House offers prospective students a chance to explore future possibilities SUBMITTED CASTLEGAR – There has never been a better time to check out the multitude of program options and career pathways available at Selkirk College. The annual Selkirk College Open House at the Castlegar Campus goes Nov. 4 between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Secondary students from across the West Kootenay and Boundary are invited to come to the campus to explore the more than 60 programs offered. Parents, high school teachers, career counsellors and all members of the public are also encouraged to check out what Selkirk College has available. “This is a great opportunity to explore the wide array of programs offered at all of our campuses,” says Aimie Chernoff, Educational Recruitment Coordinator for Selkirk College. “Putting all the programs and services together in one space allows prospective students to get a really solid understanding of what is offered and how to make their educational dreams a reality.” Selkirk College will have representatives from all programs on hand to provide information and answer questions. Programs from all eight campuses throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary will be featured. Also attending the Open House will be admissions officers, financial aid, Aboriginal Services, counsellors and current Selkirk students who will act as tour guides. There will be inter-
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Prospective Selkirk College students are invited to come to the Castlegar Campus on November 4th to check out the wide array of opportunities that exist in more than 60 programs. active and informative displays set up in the Castlegar Campus “pit” for prospective students to browse. Faculty will be in attendance to chat about some of the amazing educational opportunities that exist. “Having the opportunity to meet face-to-face with Selkirk College staff is very beneficial when it comes making an important decision about your future,” says Chernoff. “A vital part of the
college’s overall mission to provide post-secondary education in our home communities. Both high school and mature students have daunting decisions ahead of them when it comes to choosing a school that suits them best. Taking a closer look at what Selkirk College has to offer can help make those decisions easier.” There will important information provided about scholarships and financial aid
which are available to students who study at Selkirk College. Understanding the daunting task ahead for those nearing the end of high school, there will also be help in filling out the college application. Those who fill out their application that night will have the $36 registration fee waived. Tours and free refreshments will be provided. For more information head to www.selkirk.ca/open-house.
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Poem shows the importance of organ donation Rhonda when she’d last seen her doctor was spot-on. My bet is that Rhonda is beginning to suffer from dementia. -- Wyoming Dear Wyoming: Any change in personality should send alarm signals to seek medical advice. Thank
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Give my sight to a man who has ter the ashes to the winds to help the flowers grow. never seen a sunrise, a If you must bury baby’s face or love in the something, let it be my eyes of a woman. faults, my weaknesses Give my heart to a and all my prejudice person whose own heart against my fellow man. has pain. Give my sins to the Give my blood to the devil. Give my soul to teenager who was pulled God. If, by chance, you from the wreckage of his wish to remember me, car, so that he might live Marcy Sugar & do it with a kind deed or to see his grandchildren Kathy Mitchell word to someone who play. needs you. Give my kidneys to If you do all I have asked, I will one who depends on a machine to live forever. exist from week to week. Dear Annie: I read the letter from Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber and nerve in my body “Upset in Montreal,” whose friend, and find a way to make a crippled “Rhonda,” has become rude and unsympathetic. Rhonda sounds just child walk. Explore every corner of my brain. like my mom. Mom was wonderful, Take my cells, if necessary, and compassionate and caring until the let them grow so that, someday, past decade. She has some form of a speechless boy will shout at the dementia and has lost all filters. She crack of a bat and a deaf girl will says anything that comes to mind, hear the sound of rain against her most of it rude, cruel or at the very least, inconsiderate. windows. Your advice to have “Upset” ask Burn what is left of me and scat-
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Dear Annie: Several years ago, you printed a poem about organ donation. I carried it until it ripped to shreds. I’m in end-stage renal failure and want people to be aware of the importance of organ donation. Please reprint it. -- Not Giving Up Dear Not: Here it is, with our hopes for your recovery: “To Remember Me” by Robert Noel Test (1926-1994) The day will come when my body will lie upon a white sheet neatly tucked under four corners of a mattress located in a hospital busily occupied with the living and the dying. At a certain moment a doctor will determine that my brain has ceased to function and that, for all intents and purposes, my life has stopped. When that happens, do not attempt to instill artificial life into my body by the use of a machine. And don’t call this my deathbed. Let it be called the Bed of Life, and let my body be taken from it to help others lead fuller lives.
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EXECUTIVE DUPLEX REDUCED
WARFIELD
$347,900
LEVEL BUILDING LOT
TRAIL MLS#2408479
$179,900
MLS#2406668
NEW LISTING
WANETA MLS#2399031
FAMILY HOME
GREAT LOCATION!
ROSSLAND
$499,000
MLS#2408622
TRAIL MLS#2403414
GLENMERRY MLS#2406777
$229,000
NEW LISTING
BEST DEAL IN TOWN
$69,000
TRIPLEX REDUCED AGAIN!
$98,500
$235,000
NEW LISTING
Mario Berno cell: 250-368-1027
Tom Gawryletz 250-368-5000
EAST TRAIL
$129,000
Thea Hanson 250-231-1661
$49,500
CHRISTINA LAKE MLS#2408473
$973,000
TOTALLY RENOVATED
UPDATED
$159,500
GLENMERRY MLS#22404769
CUSTOM TIMBER FRAME
MLS#2407408
RIVERVALE MLS#2408543
$139,900
NEW PRICE
Contact Our Wayne DeWitt cell: 250-368-1617
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MLS#2406920
GLENMERRY MLS#2408602
SENIOR SPECIAL
TRAIL MLS#2406415
$119,000
FRUITVALE MLS#2404200
$355,000
Realtors Keith DeWitt 250-231-8187
Denise Marchi 250-368-1112
Joy DeMelo 250-368-1960
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Thursday, October 15, 2015 Trail Times
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Marshall Neufeld and Stockwell Day Door Knocking in Trail
SHAUNTELLE HARDING PHOTOS
It was a picture perfect fall day for the annual Back Country Horsemen ride and BBQ hosted at Harding Heights Ranch on Oct. 3. The event attracted a large group of horse enthusiasts including Rene and his horse Kootenay (right) who were taking a break in the beautiful sunshine.
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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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