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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Whether it is due to costs or a lack of accessibility, or both, the number of kids enrolled in minor hockey across Canada is in decline. That’s been the case for several years and it has become increasingly worrisome for everyone
involved in the game, including Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier. In response, equipment manufacturer Bauer and Hockey Canada launched The First Shift in the fall of 2014, part of an initiative to introduce one million new families to the game by 2022. Messier immediately felt compelled to get involved in the program, which will be running
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in Golden for the second consecutive year this February. “It came as a shock to all of us that nine out of ten Canadian kids were not playing hockey. I think we all thought that it was going to be much higher than that…we wanted to figure out why,” Messier said in a phone interview. Continued on page 4
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Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The next semester of classes at the College of the Rockies is well under way, and there’s some exciting things going on at the Golden campus. The flagship Adventure Tourism and Business Operations program is still going strong, and this year’s students have a couple new instructors to learn from. “The students in that program are very engaged, and we have some new instructors this year including Magi Scallion and Andrea Eitle,” said campus manager Karen Cathcart. “It’s always great to hear from past students in that program, and learn what they’re up to. The graduates here know they’re alumni.” Although this is most well-known program offered at the Golden campus, there are other programs that are gaining strength with each new intake. And Intro to Trades is at the top of that list. In it’s third year Cathcart is seeing lots of interest from Grade 12 students at Golden Secondary School who are curious about trades industries. “It has been very popular amongst the students, and we’re even starting to see more females opt to take the program,” she said. “It’s a great way for them to see what’s out there in terms of trades, and make an educated decision about which career path they would like to pursue after high school.”
The students get a crash course in a variety of trades, and even come out of the program with several certificates. “It really makes them more marketable to employers. We’ve seen such great success come out of it,” said Cathcart. Every class ends the program with a project around campus. One class built the covered entrance to the building. This one will be putting up benches and picnic tables on campus for the students, as well as community members to enjoy. This year the college will also be partnering with the Golden Arts Guild for a program that exposes students to a large variety of mediums. The program will feature local and visiting artists teaching sessions in their area of expertise. “We’re hoping to have an art showcase at the end of it as well, to show the community what the students have accomplished,” said Cathcart. Although that program doesn’t start until April, there is an art program running now, with artists Janis Dyck and Susan Cooper teaching the classes. Other exciting opportunities at the college include a creative writing weekend featuring Fernie author Keith Liggett (being presented in partnership with Bacchus Books), first aid courses, and the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program, which began earlier in the month. For more information on these and other classes, contact the campus at 250-344-5901.
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Play House in new location has everything you need to create Kicking Horse Culture Submitted The Snow King’s helpers have announced the Play House hours for this year’s “Take Your Beat to the Street” 10th anniversary MasqueParade! Our Play House “magic makers” will be hanging out this year in the Great Hall of the Civic Centre ready to help you, your friends, and family create something for the big fiery Pageant on Saturday evening, Feb. 13. The dream of our MasqueParade hearkens back to a time when neighbours joined together to make their own entertainment and bring meaning and fun to their lives through celebration. Over the next few weeks, you’re invited to come into the Play House and get your creative on. There’s lots of ‘found’ materials and scraps, chick-
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Students work on their lanterns at last year’s Snow King’s Play House. This year the Play House has moved to the Great Hall in the Civic Centre, and is now open for visitors. Star Photo en wire, cardboard and lots of glue and tape and tissue paper available and we’ll even help you turn your vague ideas into a beautiful concept
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“This is nothing but a tax grab!” These words were often spoken by drivers during or just after signing to acknowledge the receipt of a violation ticket. I can understand being the target of an expression of frustration in these circumstances, but I wish that the expressing had a little thought behind it rather than just parroting something inappropriate to the circumstances. To me a tax grab is an unscrupulous action by government at any level to extract money from taxpayers for general revenue. It was untaxed before hand, we cannot avoid the new tax and it is seen as having no benefit by the taxpayer. Hopefully this is seldom the case and something we will actually have control over at the next election. A violation ticket is the most commonly used tool in an attempt to modify driving behaviour, encourage compliance with the rules and promote road safety. If you truly believe that this is a tax grab then I invite you to reconsider. Voluntary conformity will eliminate the “tax.” Deliberate violation is a decision that you make and means that you chose to accept the risk of being “taxed.” Photo radar, red light cameras and increased penalties for distracted driving are not examples of tax grabs. They are genuine attempts by the people that we elect to make our highways safer to drive on. I will accept that photo radar was politically unpalatable, but it still may be a bitter pill that we should swallow in our own best interests. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.
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Barriers exist for families to get their kids involved in hockey Continued from page 1 “One of the things that came back to us was that it was not easy to enter into the game if you didn’t come from a traditional hockey family. We wanted to make it easy for kids to try the sport.” As a result, Bauer’s First Shift program was born. “It really is about the first shift, the first time you are able to put the equipment on and go on the ice and actually skate,” the six-time Stanley Cup Champion added. The First Shift gives children from ages 6 to 10 who have never played organized
hockey a chance to learn. Kids are outfitted from head to toe in brand new equipment and given the opportunity to participate in six on-ice sessions, all for the bargain basement price of $199. Kids in Golden will get that opportunity once again this year, and locals will see that $199 cost come down to $99 thanks to the money donated by Kraft in 2012. Messier grew up playing the game, getting his start while he and his family were living in Portland, Ore., where his dad was playing. His father later started the minor hockey league program there and
the city has become a thriving junior hockey market with the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks. He says he often wonders what his life might have been like if he wasn’t introduced to the game at a young age. “I can see where it would be intimidating for some. I think that hockey, at times, the terminology around the game can be confusing, especially for some of the immigrant families that have come into Canada that don’t really know the game at all. How do we give those kids the opportunity?” he said, adding that under the
COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan Number: CSRD~MOS~PMP~2016-2021 Applicant: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, 555 Harbourfront Dr NE, Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Tel: (250) 833-5942 Attention: Hamish Kassa (hkassa@csrd.bc.ca) Location: The Pest Management Plan covers three distinct programs. 1) Scotch Creek/Lee Creek Fire Suppression Area including parts of Roderick Haig-Brown and Shuswap Provincial Park; 2) City of Revelstoke & immediate surround area of Electoral Area ‘B’; and 3) Town of Golden & surrounding area of Electoral Area ‘A’ extending north to Donald Station & south to Harrogate. Pesticides: The active ingredients and trade names of the Pesticides (bacterial agents) proposed for use under this plan include: Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis Strain H-14 (AM65-52) (Vectobac 200G); Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis Strain H-14 (BMP-144) (Mosquito Dunks & Aquabac 200G); & Bacillus sphaericus (VectoLex WSP & VectoLex CG). Application Methods: Backpack applicator, granular spreader, & manual placement for Vectobac 200G & Aquabac 200G. Manual placement only for Mosquito Dunks & VectoLex WSP. Helicopter or fixed wing aircraft for Vectobac 200G, Aquabac 200G & VectoLex CG. The selection of insecticides has been chosen to target mosquito populations in the most environmentally responsible manner and will be applied within the area outlined in the PMP. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 10, 2016 to April 10, 2021. A draft copy of the PMP including maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined at the CSRD address listed above or by contacting Cheryl Phippen at the address below. The draft PMP can be viewed online at www.csrd.bc.ca A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the consultant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. BWP Consulting Inc Attention: Cheryl Phippen 6211 Meadowland Cres S Kamloops, BC V2C 6X3 Email: BWP@shaw.ca Phone: 250-819-1750
Bauer and Mark Messier are aiming to grow the game through The First Shift program, which gives kids who have never played hockey before a chance to get involved in the sport. Photo Submitted current model, kids have to sign up for the entire year and parents spend hundreds of dollars on equipment before knowing whether their child even likes hockey. “We wanted to create a program that gave them a six week trial.” His advice for the youngsters in Golden who are set to lace
them up for the first time is pretty simple. “I think hockey, first and foremost, should be fun…it’s a place to go and meet some new friends and have fun, and that’s what hockey should be,” he said. “The further you play and the better you get, there’s other things that come into play. But these first
experiences there should be nothing more than getting out there and having fun and really enjoying the experience.” Messier says he tries to get to as many communities that are hosting the program as he can, saying that it is inspiring to see young Canadians enjoying the game that he has played his
whole life. There are still some openings available for Golden’s The First Shift program. Parents who are interested in registering their kids can log on to thefirstshift.ca or contact Tyler Gulliford from Golden Minor Hockey by e-mail (gullifords@ telus.net) for more information.
Teachers continue with legal battle Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The teachers of Golden and School District 6 are continuing to work their way through the courts to prove there was a violation of rights. The B.C. government's 14-year legal battle with the B.C. Teachers' Federation over staffing levels will go one last round at the Supreme Court of Canada. The top court announced last Thursday it will hear the union's appeal of last year's decision by the B.C. Court of Appeal that the province didn't violate bargaining rights with its 2002 legislation setting class size and special needs support. Education Minister Mike Bernier said the long-running dispute won't disrupt efforts to continue cooperation with teachers, and the latest five-year negotiated settlement shows "government's relationship with the BCTF has
never been better." The agreement came in 2014, after a long, bitter strike that saw the government send out $40-a-day child care payments to 230,000 families for 13 school days lost due to strike action in the fall. BCTF president Jim Iker said the latest appeal offers a chance to restore the 2002 class size limits and specialty teacher ratios, but the union won't wait for another court proceeding to press its demands. "A month from now, the B.C. Liberal government will deliver its 2016 budget," Iker said. "Enrolment is starting to increase after years of decline and we know that there are more students with special needs, refugee students and others with unique needs entering the system." Bernier declined to comment on the details of the case, with another court action on the horizon. *With files from Black Press
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RCMP Report: Stolen truck spotted before driver speeds away Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Suspicious Calls The Golden-Field RCMP are continuing to investigate after a male received multiple suspicious phone calls on January 11 in which the caller, believed to be disguising his voice, described personal details about the complainant. Tourist Hits Deer An Australian tourist attended the Golden-Field RCMP Detachment on January 12 indicating that he had struck a deer near Highway 95 and McMurdo Road. No injuries were reported, and arrangements were made by the vehicle rental company to have the vehicle towed. Vehicle Strikes Barricade Another male also attended the RCMP Detachment on January 12 indicating that he had been involved in a collision on January 2, in which he stated he had struck a cement barricade on Highway 1 near 10 Mile Hill. Driver Lands in Ditch On January 12, police were called to a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Field. The caller indicated that she had gone off of Highway 1 in to the ditch, and did not report any injuries. Police responded however prior to arrival were advised that the caller was able to get her vehicle out of the ditch. Jacket Stolen at Bar Police were advised on January 12 that a Black/Dark Blue Arc’teryx jacket had been stolen from a local bar the previous night. The jacket has an estimated value of over $500. Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to contact the GoldenField RCMP at 250-3442221 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Speed Factor in Crash Emergency crews including police, and BC Ambulance, responded to a collision on Highway 1 near Field, just before
7:30 p.m. on January 12. While en-route an update was received that the two occupants of the vehicle had got a ride into Golden. Police located the vehicle which was overturned in the westbound ditch, confirming there was nobody else involved. The two occupants were later located at the Golden & District General Hospital, where the passenger was being treated for minor non-life threatening injuries. Police believe that speed contrary to road conditions may have been a contributing factor. No charges are expected to be laid in relation to the incident. Collision with Truck A Calgary resident attended the RCMP Detachment on January 13 indicating that he had been in a collision with a logging truck on Highway 95. No injuries were reported. Harassment at Hotel On January 14, the Golden-Field RCMP was called to a local motel regarding an issue between to tenants after one alleged that the other had been harassing her. Police spoke with both parties who agreed that they would try to avoid each other. Police were called again the following day after the same complainant alleged that the other female had pushed her earlier that morning. Police have documented the incident and will not be pursuing charges at the request of the complainant. Employee Worried Employer after Failing to Sign Out Police were called to check on the wellbeing of an employee who failed to check in with his company before going home at the end of his shift on January 14. “The company became concerned when the employee was no longer answering the phone,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury. Police were able to determine that there was nobody left on site
and that the male had most likely forgotten to sign off. Victim of Fraud Police are continuing to investigate after a report was received on January 15 that a female had been the victim of fraud. “In this instance the suspect is known to us, and we will be working with the victim to determine if any charges will be pursued,” said Cst. Lainchbury. Truck Stolen The Golden-Field RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle the morning of January 16. The vehicle is described as a Grey 2006 Ford F-350 with a canopy on the box (pictured). “The vehicle and suspected thief, approximately 40 years old, was spotted by police sometime around 12:30 am after it failed to stop for a police road check,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “The vehicle took off from police at a high rate of speed and police were not able to locate the vehicle after.” Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact the GoldenField RCMP or Crimestoppers. Abandoned Vehicles at Resort The Golden-Field RCMP would like to send out a reminder that those parking overnight on Kicking Horse Mountain Resort property must register their vehicles with either Kicking Horse Lodging (Glacier/Palliser Lodges) or the resort. “We deal with a number of calls each year regarding abandoned vehicles at the hill,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “These calls are priority files for us as we don’t know if somebody is missing or needs assistance on the hill. This then takes our officers away from being able to respond to other files.” Traffic Services Charges Two Locals with Possession and Trafficking Two local men, both 26 years old, have been charged for possession of a controlled substance for the pur-
pose of trafficking after an investigation was forwarded to Crown Counsel by the Golden RCMP Traffic Services unit. Police allege that on October 14, 2015 a vehicle was speeding through a construction zone on Highway 1 at which time a traffic stop was initiated. “The investigating officer noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The occupants were arrested, and the vehicle was searched,” said Cst. Lainchbury. Police say that the search resulted in just under 12 pounds, of what is believed to be marijuana, being seized. The two appeared in court, in Golden, earlier this week. Stranded Snowmobilers at Quartz On January 16, 2016, just after 5:30 pm (MST), the Golden-Field RCMP was advised that a group of four snowmobilers were stranded near Quartz Creek, west of Golden, and required a helicopter to rescue them. Golden and District Search & Rescue (GADSAR) was immediately activated to conduct the rescue. Due to the time of day, GADSAR entered the area by ground, using snowmobiles, and was able to locate the group of four who were reportedly uninjured and waiting for rescuers at a nearby cabin. “The group is believed to have crossed into Glacier National Park, at which time they became stuck and
This grey 2006 Ford F-350 was stolen from Golden on Jan. 16. RCMP Photo unable to get out,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury, spokesperson for the Golden-Field RCMP. The four males, all from Alberta, were transported by GADSAR back to the staging area where their vehicle was parked.
The Golden-Field RCMP would like to thank GADSAR and Parks Canada for their continued support on Search & Rescue operations in the area. Parks Canada will be continuing to investigate the incident to determine if the group
will be charged under the National Parks Act for entering the park on snowmobiles. The group will also be required to organize and pay for a helicopter and permits to remove their snowmobiles from the National Park.
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Per Sectionpublic 26 of land the Community Town Golden Council givesdescribed notice that will disposing at the GoldenCharter, Airport the located at of civic address and legally as it Lot 1 be disposing public land at the Golden Airport located at civic address and legally described as Sections 11 and 14 Tp 27 Rge 22 W5M KD Plan 7287 Except Plan 16335 and EPP30823 in the Lot 1 Sections 11 and 14 Tp 27 Rge 22 W5M KD Plan 7287 Except Plan 16335 and EPP30823 in form of 5ofyear leases. These leases represent an amendment of prior lease lease agreements. the form 5 year leases. These leases represent an amendment of prior agreements. Lessee
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The cost of healthy living
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Highway project a much better choice: MLA
It’s a common New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, and as we’re just over half way through January, most of us are probably still trying to stick to that goal. That goal, however, is particularly difficult this year as we are seeing soaring prices in the grocery stores. - I SURMISE Our plummeting By Jessica Schwitek Canadian dollar has made fresh produce coming in from the United States and elsewhere increasingly expensive. Our first instincts when we see high prices is often to blame the store owners, but if you’ve been to a grocery store in Calgary recently you’d know that prices are high everywhere. It’s not a Golden problem, it’s a Canadian one. And it’s putting us in the unfortunate position of having to choose between healthy food choices, and affordable ones. There is, however, a third option for some of us, that could help ease the burden on our wallets. Be less wasteful. This is a huge one for me. I have the best of intentions when I make my grocery list every week, and I fill my fridge with fresh, healthy food. Then a busy schedule, or those pesky cravings take over, and I find myself reaching for the easier to prepare, yet less healthy options. And the half eaten cucumber in my crisper goes bad. Now that the very same cucumber is going to cost me up to $3, I’m going to make sure that I get the most out of it. No more letting food spoil in my refrigerator. This means I will have to plan my meals (and grocery list) better, and not give in to the lazy option of processed food. This flailing loonie and these rising prices may actually end up being a blessing in disguise for me. I’m hoping it will make me a less wasteful, more responsible citizen. For those of you who are already responsible, and don’t let your food go to waste, you may have to accept that your grocery bills will be higher for a while. Especially since economists are predicting our dollar situation is only going to get worse, some saying it will drop as low as 59 cents (to the American dollar) by the end of 2016. So starting this spring I’m betting that everyone who is able is going to be spending more time in their gardens, and harvesting as much as they can before the winter comes again. Of course that may also be a blessing in disguise. With fewer people able to afford fresh produce, that will put more pressure on the government to invest in, and support locally grown food. Every cloud has a silver lining.
The New Year is always a time to reflect and re-evaluate, and as your representative to the Legislature, I’ve been thinking a lot about public policy and public spending. The BC Liberals promised a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry that would create 100,000 jobs, an end to sales tax in BC, a trillion dollars in economic activity, the elimination of the Provincial debt and a $100 billion Prosperity Fund, with up to 17 LNG plants, the first to be up and running in 2015. Turns out that none of those promises were real; the BC Liberals have failed to deliver on every count. Instead of debt elimination, or even reduction, our debt under the BC Liberals has grown from $30 billion up to $165 billion, with more debt to be accrued. And now with LNG stalled, Premier Christy Clark is placing all our economic hopes on the Site C dam project, which likely will cost more than $10 billion to - Norm Macdonald build. MLA Report I disagree with this choice. The BC Utilities Commission, which is the independent body of experts that is supposed to review BC Hydro expenditures, was specifically denied the ability to review the viability of Site C. One can safely assume that the government does not want to be told that Site C is an unnecessary and expensive project. Having failed to create jobs through LNG, Premier Clark is now using Site C as the cornerstone of her job creation plan. But I think that a far better publicly-funded job creation project would be to complete the dividing and four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway between the Kamloops and the Alberta border. It is a massive project that would create significant benefit to the rural economy. It would create opportunities through apprenticeships to train our next generation of tradespeople and it would modernize our main national transportation corridor which is far too congested, unsafe and unreliable. A four-laned divided highway across our Province would have us join Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in having a proper modern highway from east to west, and would provide real ongoing economic benefits for decades to come. It’s time for government to make a better choice. Let’s put people to work on a project that actually makes sense for the citizens of British Columbia.
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Golden point of view
Are you concerned about the plummeting Canadian dollar?
Bob Sornberger
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“Absolutely. I was just vacationing in Maui and the lower dollar cost me a lot.”
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Stingers to people who don’t take their responsibilities seriously.
Stingers to people who use the volunteer-made facilities in Golden and don’t contribute financially!
Lots of grateful Stars to everyone who helped me out following my surgery. Thank you for the cards, flowers, food and all the rides when I couldn’t drive. A special Star to Roy and Bernice.
A triple star to the gentleman who keeps on clearing the walkway to our house, at 1229 Alexander Drive. Much appreciated.
Stars to Taps for hosting an awesome trivia night every week!
A star to the friendly staff at Overwaitea, you guys always brighten my day. Stingers to parents who let their kids roam free in public places and don’t keep an eye on them. Stars to Higher Ground for setting up a snowboard park in Spirit Square. What a great idea!
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Internet Speed Editor, I recently was contacted by Telus trying to get me to upgrade my internet package. I was glad to upgrade but we don't qualify for the internet that seems to be all over the city centres across B.C. and Alberta. I have complained about my internet speed for ages as not only because we are rural area residents but if you live on the wrong side of the river your internet sucks. I am paying for 6 MBPS service and only receiving 1 MBPS and if you are on 5th Street South you get the actual internet you pay for and Telus has told me it costs too much to upgrade for 1 or 2 people who complain. I am asking the people of Golden to go to www. telus.com/fibre and put your postal code into it and register to get better internet in our area. If they get enough people registering they may actually give us proper services. I was a little steamed, as in the Golden area we never qualify for the majority of the flyer packages that they offer to any centre that has competition. The gentleman who helped me was great to deal with and he said if we get enough people registering on the fibre site it will make a difference. I am tired of living in an area with big companies telling us it isn't worth the cost to give us service. If nobody speaks up nothing changes Mike Plonka Golden
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Iris Trask Principal of GSS, GAS It seems like the New Year, 2016, just started and yet we are over halfway through the month already! Our First Semester ends at the end of this week with exams for students in Grade 10-12 from Monday-Thursday (Jan.25 – 28). Second semester begins for Grade 8-9 students on Monday, January 25 and second semester for Grade 10-12 students on Friday, January 29. Our Honour Roll Assemblies will be Friday, February 4, with report cards going out soon after that (parents will receive an email letting them know that report cards are ready for pick up). We have a handful of international students saying good-bye to GSS and Golden in the next couple of weeks as they have completed their semester-long stay. I know that their experience in Canada has been amazing and quite a few of them plan to return sometime in the near future for a visit. We have already had a few new students arrive and there are a few more coming over the next week or so. This is an incredible opportunity that not only provides a unique experience for these visiting students, but also enriches the cultural diversity for our Canadian students. Through these connections, we have had Canadian students who have travelled abroad and stayed with these international teens and their families. What a great way to see their countries with the benefit of a local tour guide! If you are interested in hosting a student, please contact Monica De, the Homestay Coordinator, at 250-272-6694 to obtain more information. Remember that Provincial Family Day is Monday, February 8th, meaning schools will be closed. Our District has a Professional Development Day on the next day, Tuesday February 9th. In addition to the already scheduled Pro-D days, the government has added two more Pro-D days for the purpose of learning about the new K-9, which is being implemented September 2016. These additional days in our District are scheduled for February 22nd and May 24th. A great time to plan a mini family vacation on these long weekends as there will be no school for students! We have a number of trips happening for some classes, including French 10-12 (Calgary), Outdoor Ed 9-10 and Outdoor 10-12 (Lake O’Hara Cross-Country Skiing, Spillimacheen Ice Climbing). Our basketball teams are up and running, with the most active currently being the Senior Boys’ Basketball, who have travelled to a couple of tournaments already. A group of Core French and French Immersion students are meeting weekly to engage in prep work before their upcoming spring trip to Quebec. A busy school! If parents or community members have questions, comments or feedback, please feel free to contact me at the School 250-344-2201 or email iris.trask@sd6.bc.ca.
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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: The Revenant January 22-28, every night at 7pm.
This Week
Bargain Basement Thrift Store St.Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Injury Reduction Program every Tuesday (6:458pm) and Thursday 7:158:30pm) at LGES. Free program for athletes 9 and up. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am and Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Call 250-344-8392.
Wed, Jan. 20
Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info. Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:158:15pm (adults). Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info. Public Skate every Wednesday from 7-8pm at the Golden Arena. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12:30 - 1:30pm Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket. Telling our Life Stories Writing Workshop. 1-3pm No writing experience necessary. FREE call 250439-9665. Open House Coffee Morning at the Seniors Centre on Wednesday Jan. 20 from 10am to noon. Make Every Day Count with Dr. TRina Larsen Soles. Forpeople livivng with cancer and chronic disease. January 20 in the Rotary Room at the Ramada Inn from 7-9pm. For more info contact Ruth Finnie 250-344-2171.
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Thurs, Jan. 21
Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25. Puck and Stick Practice 1-2pm every Thursday. Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday. A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday 3:45-5:30pm. Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7pm at College of the Rockies. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.
Fri, Jan. 22
A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:307:30pm. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm. Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448. Mother Goose Program 10 - 11am at the Early Years Centre. Songs & rymes for families with children birth to 5 years. Friday Reading Program. Improve basic reading skills, learn strategies to improve memory and comprehension. 1-3pm FREE, call 250-439-9665. Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-9190757 for info. Grab a Granny and Go every Friday from 10-11am at Durand Manor. Meat Draw at the . Golden
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Legion every Friday at 5:30pm. Soup Day at the Seniors Centre Friday Jan. 22 fom 11:30am to 1pm. Everyone welcome, $6 each, free for children three and under.
Sat, Jan. 23
A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children. Meat Draw at the Golden Legion every Saturday at 5:30pm. Motus O 25th Anniversary featuring Alice at the Civic Centre on Jan. 23 at 7:30pm. Golden Nordic Ski Club full moon ski January 23 8pm at Dawn Mtn. Chalet) - “Skate Ski Party” featuring music, disco balls, potluck, and free mini-lessons. www.goldennordicclub.ca or facebook.com/ golden.nordic
Sun, Jan. 24
Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Public Skate at the Golden Arena every Sunday from 4:30 to 5:45pm. Finding Hope support group for those with depression. Sunday evenings at 7:30pm downstairs at Rocky Mountain Alliance Church.
Mon, Jan. 25
Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground. Art Guild Painting at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 10:30am3pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm. N.A. Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm. Golden Youth Centre dropin every Monday from 5-8pm. Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School. Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm. Art classes at the Golden
Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm. Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults). Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 3446492 for more info. Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket. Grief and Loss Support Group beginning Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 from 7:309:00pm at the Pentecostal Church, 717 10th St. S. For more info contact Jim 250-344-2459,goldenpt@ telus.net or Michele 250344-6117, st.andrews_ uc@persona.net.
Tues, Jan. 26
A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm. Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults). Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor. T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.
Upcoming Events
The Wardens Music From the Mountains hosted by Wildsight Golden at the Civic Centre on Jan. 19 at 7:30pm. $20 for adults, $10 for youth 6 and over. Family Literacy Day Trivia Challenge on Jan. 29 at Lady Grey Elementary. Free and fun. Goes from 6:308pm. Huckleberry Loppet (Dawn Mountain) Feb. 6 & 7 Saturday Classic, Sunday Skate; Events for all ages and abilities. For info www.goldennordicclub.ca or www.facebook.com/golden. nordic Golden Sound Festival Feb. 19 and 20 at the Rockwater and Golden Civic Centre. More info and full lineup at www.goldensoundfestival.com.
Owen Smith maintains a heavy academic load and is a great peer tutor in a course involving a leadership role and numerous trips. In addition, Owen volunteers as a route setter at the Dogtooth Gym.
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MINOR HOCKEY WEEK
Golden Minor Hockey President’s Message for the 15/16 Season Golden Minor H ockey (GMH) is in full swing with four divisional home tournament events about to happen. Our enrollment has remained steady, and with the introduction of the F irst Shift Bauer Programlast season, we expect an increase in numbers again next fall.GMH is also hosting the Bantam tier 4 provincials this year between March 13 and 17. Our local team will be playing along with five others from across the province. This tournament is the most prestigious event that B.C. hockey offers to the associa-
Some people succeed because they are destined, but most people succeed because they are determined.
tions. We are extremely excited and hope that the town and surrounding area will come out and see the wide array of activities planned. In closing, our executive and myself would like to thank everyone that is involved and supports minor hockey. We are in the middle of one of the strongest minor hockey seasons Goldenhas had in many years and we look forward continuing our growth next season and beyond. Make sure you c ome down and check out our upcoming tournaments. Thanks all, and see you at the rink!
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A/B Initiation Team Front Row (from left): Rowan Johnson, Jace Feuz, Waylon Snow, Dylan Khunkhun, Holt LaFleur, Owen LaFleur, Grayson Mastroianni, Carver Fanning Back: Dirk Potvin, Kaiden Mastroianni, Leighton Whelan, Jasmine Smith, Jacob Skappak, Jayden Tetrault, Joshua Jones, Lacey Englehart, Brent Siedl Coaches: Curt Thorne, Pavi Khunkhun, Chris Siedl, J.P. LaFleur, Toni Mastroianni Absent: Hunter Thorne, Olivia Wilson
Novice Rockets Goalie: Tyler Lesser Front Row (from left): Koben Potvin, Erica Pfisterer, Liam Duggan, Landen Foor t, Connor Sheriff, Parker Jackson, Chase Falbo. Middle: Caeden Desmarais, Josh Tatton, Brendan Niemi, Lucas Hunter, Rylan Brunner, Aeden Schuck Back: Stein Osborne, Hannah Palumbo, Ben Bernasconi, Brayden Ricard, Madison Sherriff, Jaxon Lillies, Brody Auclair Coaches: Adam Sherriff and Al Bjorn
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Atomic Rockets Front Row (left to right): Rex Baxendale, Luca Cote Middle: Henna Gustafson, Kayla Gallagher, Cole Hadford, Evan Tsadilas, Lukas Pfisterer, Owen Mastroianni, Aurora Nolin, Braeden Knight, Alexander Parker Back: Brayden Mastroianni, Annika LaFleur, Nolan Alexander-Mitchell, Braxton Gulliford, Taya Anderson, Adam Archibald, Jackson Nolin, Carter Thorne Coaches: Mario Mastroianni, Mark Baxendale, Tyler Gulliford, John Tsadillas, Curt Thorne
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Star 1 Girls from the Golden Figure Skating Club pose with their coach, Morgan Jmaiff, after their weekend competition in Invermere. From left: Hayden Nolin, Megan Snopek, Breck Nolin and Danica Gulliford. In total, nine skaters from Golden competed in the event. Photo Submitted
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I’ve written in the past about my disdain for the number of comic book movies and comic book movie sequels that have flooded the movie theatres ever since the early 2000s. I’ve enjoyed a few of them, but sometimes it does feel like overkill. When the genre is done correctly, however, it can make for a lot of fun. I’d never heard of Jessica Jones before the series of the same name appeared on Netflix, and not knowing anything about it, I pushed aside my feelings on comic book movies/shows and gave it a shot. The story centres around Jessica, an orphan (is there any other kind of superhero?) who possesses incredible strength. After trying her luck in the superhero business, Jessica quits crime fighting and decides she can have more success as a private investigator. The viewer soon learns why she had to quit her crime fighting gig as we are introduced to Killgrave, a British man who abuses his ability to dictate the actions of others. Jessica continues to be haunted by Killgrave’s presence and quickly realizes that her nemesis is still a major threat. While a few of the show’s characters possess superhero-type skills, this is a much different tale than that of your average comic book story. While most comic book shows are action-based, this is much more of a psychological thriller than anything. Killgrave (portrayed by David Tennant) torments Jessica mentally more so than physically. Jessica (Krysten Ritter) is a well thought out,
Krysten Ritter stars as the title character in Jessica Jones. Marvel highly developed character by the third or fourth episode and the writers continue to develop her personality throughout the rest of the first season. Jessica’s best friend Trish Walker (Rachael Taylor) is also fleshed out nicely and her development is made clearer through flashbacks. Jessica Jones is gritty, suspenseful and doesn’t feel tired in the least. It also tackles issues like rape and PTSD, topics that aren’t usually expected out of a the genre. It’s an excellent serial drama that should keep most of its audience coming back for more. I’ll give it 9 mouse clicks out of 10.
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Large immigration to Golden includes Holt and Peters families The story of the Holt family as prepared by Nora Holt, tells the story of several of Golden’s early settlers, and includes the Underhill and Peters’ families as well as John Powers and John - Turning Back the Pages Dahlstom. This By Colleen Palumbo may well have been the largest one time immigration to Golden. This is part one of two. The Holt family arrived in golden from Minnesota in April of 1907, along with the Underhill family, the Frank Peters family; the bachelors John Powers and John Dahlstrom. The group travelled by CPR tourist class, armed with a picnic basket for the five day journey. Dad, Matthew Holt, was born on May 18, 1873, in Newcastle, New Brunswick, the younger son of Hugh and Helen Holt. As a young man, he left Canada to follow the logging industry in Maine and then on to Minnesota. There he met our mother, Lenora Elsie Brooke, in Rutledge. She was born on September 29, 1881, the eldest daughter of Thomas Brooke and Mary Alice Jones Brookes – Scotch and Welsh ancestry. They were married on August 1, 1899. Young Matt was born Feb 2, 1901. On July 23, 1902 along came Mary Mildred (Min). On May 2, 1904 Francis (Bus) was born. On May 12, 1906, Lenora Marie (Nora) joined the family. With this small brood our parents migrated to British Columbia to join the work forces of the Columbia River Lumber Company. Mr. J.D. McCormack, with whom my
dad had been associated in Minnesota, was now manager of the CRL. While housing was being located, we loved at the Queen’s Hotel, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Green. For a year or two dad worked at various jobs for the CRL. Initially, he was a river driver whose responsibility was to “herd” logs down river to the mill. “River Drivers” checked for traffic. Canoes were their means of transportation. He was appointed superintendent of the logging operations where he remained until 1926, the year of the great fire. Because of the location of the camps, miles from town, our father could be home only on weekends. Each summer when school vacation arrived, we moved out to one of the camos, usually Headquarter Camp, for a month or six weeks of family togetherness. First we lived in tents set up in the beautiful tall tree country. Later, we stayed in a log cabin, previously occupied by a fur trapper. With much work, we soon had a cosy three room home situated by a lovely lake we named “Mother’s Lake.” Bears often roamed the nearby marshy land, but our trusty Airedale, “King,” kept them a respectable distance from the cabin. Mother could do fantastic things with a few yards of cretonne and orange crates to make our cabin attractive. In later years, Dad had a three room cottage built by a cool mountain stream. The Cornell family spent several summers at camp. We had visits from Jean and Toat Beattie, Harriet Sanborn, Chris Gable, Kate McCormack and others. Our weeks there were a wonderful experience. There we learned about logging. I remember the sound of the axe making the first cut in the tree, then the zing of the cross cut-saw, and finally the call “Timber” when the tree came crashing down to be readied for the log deck.
A group of men are pictured loading logs for the Columbia River Lumber Company. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum I remember our early lessons. Matt and Min began their music education with Mrs. Mercier. Later Matt switched to the violin with H. Connell Moore. When Mrs. Alex Beattie opened her studio in Golden, Min and I were among her long list of piano students. Mrs. Beattie also had a kindergarten class where she taught Scottish dancing, besides pre-school studies. I remember Mrs. Alex Clippingdale, an energetic English lady who organized the Junior Red Cross during WWI. Here we all learned to knit. She planned and ably directed many of the Red Cross variety type benefit shows. She designed and made costumes for many of her productions. Our father and mother were very sup-
portive parents and were always interested in our youthful projects. Mother made doughnuts for the Boys Scouts, arranged backyard picnics and held numerous birthday parties. Dad had a great singing voice and on Sundays woke us with either an operatic solo, operatic solo from a bawdy 1890 revue. Sunday was a special day in our house because we were all home together. Breakfasts were family affairs where we sat and discussed many things. Then it was time for church. All six of us walked the few blocks to the little Catholic Church. Sunday dinners were homey affairs which always included a few friends and often the Parish Priest. Mom’s menus could stretch to accommodate any given number.
Cover to Cover: Pulitzer Prize novel a treat, but develops slowly
Anthony Doerr’s historical fiction novel earned the Pulitzer Prize. Scribner Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net How do you review a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel? Do I dare, as a mere newspaper reporter, criticize a best-selling author who has just won the ultimate prize for fiction? Or, do I
simply praise the writer who clearly knows a thing or two about story-telling? This is actually a rather unenviable task, but I’ll give it a shot. All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is an excellent, character-driven novel that centres around
a pair of adolescents during World War II. Marie-Laure is just six years old when she begins to lose her eyesight. Growing up in Paris in the late 1930s, Marie-Laure lives with her dedicated father, who designs models of their neighbourhood for his blind little girl to study, so that she can venture out into the dark, scary world all by herself. With practice, MarieLaure gets pretty good at finding her way around the neighbourhood, but that all changes when war breaks out and she and her father are forced to flee the capital to live with Marie-Laure’s uncle in Saint-Malo. In addition to the obvious turbulence that comes with German occupation, this takes Marie-Laure out of her comfort zone, and the reader is able to follow along as she learns how to adapt.
Werner is an orphan, living in a group foster home with his sister Jutta. He is also a prodigy when it comes to technology, and he is able to build his own radio, a device that has been strictly banned in Nazi Germany. Eventually, Werner’s skills with technology are discovered by the German army and he is taken away from the home and his young sister. It’s clear that Werner has the ability to be a contributing member of the army, but does he have the will? If I have one complaint - and here I go complaining about this acclaimed novel it’s that All The Light We Cannot See moves slowly in the beginning. Such is the nature of a character-driven piece, I suppose, but there are few major plot points in the book’s first 150ish pages, meaning it’s not an especially addicting read from
the very start. However, with many novels presenting shallow, one-dimensional characters, this feels like an inappropriate complaint. And it’s the characters that Doerr cre-
ates that will keep readers intrigued, as it is easy to develop a sense of attachment to these bright, young kids who get caught up in a global power struggle. It’s a story that is much more out
of the Khaled Hosseini realm of historical fiction rather than Ken Follett, and it has plenty of appeal for all types of audiences. All The Light We Cannot See is available at Bacchus Books.
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Cam Dawes (right) of Golden IGA generously donated a $500 gift card to Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association. IGA staff also gathered donations of food and treats for the kitties. Founder Alannah Knapp, left, accepted the cheque on behalf of the organization. Photo Submitted
Golden Faith Column: The Death of Alan Today, (Jan 14th) on the heels of news about David Bowie’s death comes the report of Alan Rickman’s passing. Both of these men having
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town of Golden Janitorial Duties The owner invites proposals for janitorial duties to be carried out at the following municipal buildings for a period of three (3) years: • Town Hall • Public Works • Airport Terminal • Fire Department The work generally includes the following items: • Daily cleaning at Town Hall • Weekly cleaning at the remaining facilities ITQ packages are available free of charge during normal business hours at: town Hall 810 9th avenue South Golden, B.C. tender Closing: Date: January 27th, 2016 time: 2:00 pm local time Location: Town Hall All general and technical inquiries can be directed to: Chris Cochran, Manager of operations telephone: 250-344-2271; email: ops@golden.ca
succumbed to cancer. And before the day was done came reports of two more celebrity deaths, Rene Angelil (Celine Dion’s husband) and actor Brian Bedford. The death of Alan Rickman was particularly saddening for me. I enjoyed his exceptional character portrayal in the roles he played, and his very identifiable voice. In his death I feel a loss. The loss and sadness I feel is an expression of my grief. I know that these expressions of grief will not last long. Although I knew of Alan Rickman, I did not know him personally. So the loss will not affect me deeply and before long I will move on. The same will not be true when dealing with the loss of someone I know personal-
ly. The grief journey can vary in so many ways for different people and situations. One of the biggest influences on grief is the relationship we had with the deceased person. Was this person a life partner, a family member, a close friend, or a child? It can be observed that the closer the relationship the more acute the grief. There are many other factors that can influence the grief journey, such as if the death was sudden or expected. One’s own physical or emotional condition can influence how life is affected by grief. The end result is that grief is a unique experience for each person in each situation. There is no right or wrong way to experience grief.
Neither is there a prescribed manner in which one ought to grieve. The journey through grief is a varied as the people taking it. Grief is a natural response to a significant loss. Being natural, or normal, does not minimize the difficulties it may present. A loss of any sort, loss of a loved one, job loss, financial loss, broken relationship, is difficult and can bring with it unexpected challenges. There is hope. The grief journey does have a beginning and an end. A support group can help. Presently on Monday evenings there is a grief and loss support group available. Through education and interaction we can find our way through a challenging time. Moving
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forward to a place where we have the ability to think back with happy memories rather than with overwhelming sadness. Maybe this evening I will watch a movie featuring Alan Rickman. But which one? Grief and Loss Support Group, 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Pentecostal Church. 717 10th Street South. Feel free to email me at goldenpt@ telus.net for more information.
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Budget 2016: Council addresses asset renewal with five-year plan Town of Golden Submitted Like other municipalities across the province – and country – Golden faces aging infrastructure and limited funding for its renewal and replacement. Accord-
ing to Asset Management BC (AMBC), the key challenge facing local governments with respect to asset management is their limited financial resources. That is one of the reasons why Council has taken the bold step of
increasing our budget 5% this year, and in successive years, to begin meaningfully addressing this significant and nation-wide issue, while still maintaining the services and quality of life our citizens, visitors, and the econ-
omy expect. “In most instances, municipalities are asset rich and revenue poor, having to manage more relative infrastructure than both the provincial and federal governments. If this infrastructure is here to stay, then
it is critical to fund both its operation and renewal, ensuring money is available during its lifetime and for its replacement,” said Mayor Ron Oszust. “While the art and science of establishing capital and operating reserves for
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Power Line Corridors 2016-2021
The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent
Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors. Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.
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infrastructure can be complex, the premise remains fundamental – money that has not been either set aside or planned for will have to be pulled from elsewhere to meet that eventuality. This could negatively impact another service, amenity, or the taxpayer and is simply not good practice for long term financial planning.” Recent facility and amenity condition assessments coupled with inventory, valuation and amortization calculations, have permitted the Town to identify a number of priority infrastructure replacement projects and facility needs for the next 20 years. It is also in the process of restructuring its reserves in response to asset management best practices. Importantly, in Golden, we are not just relying on budget increases to address our ongoing and future needs. We are, in fact, pursuing many granting opportunities that if successful, will ease the burden to the taxpayer. We continue to wait on the announcements of successful applications to a large grant program which we are now told will happen this February. If we are successful, design and engineering would begin immediately after. One of the projects under application is valued at $2.67M and if successful is 100% grant funded. The project contemplates complete replacement of water and sewer infrastructure below the streets from the Bargain! Store to Kicking Horse Ford to the Downtown Auto Wash, past Mary’s Motel and ending again at the intersection with 7th Street North. The end result would include repaving and boulevard landscaping, including a remill of the paved street surface from the Big Bend Café to the Dollar Store. In addition, in 2015, we were successful in our New Building Canada Fund – Small Communities Fund application for Community Sewer System Improvements. The project will see the replacement of the aeration system and liners of our lagoons as well as a package odour scrubber at the nearby
12th Street lift station which together should effectively reduce process odour generation. Work is expected to begin early this spring and continue to the end of 2017. “This project is valued at approximately $1.4 million for which we must contribute just over one-third or about $478,000. This important infrastructure renewal project also includes rebuilding a number of machinery components within the collection and treatment system,” said Town of Golden CAO Jon Wilsgard. In 2015 Golden was also the recipient of a grant through the Canada 150 Infrastructure Program for its Renewal and Enhancement of the Golden Swimming Pool project. The Town’s aquatic facility will undergo over $340K in capital improvements in 2016 and 2017. Funding for the improvements will come from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program grant ($170K), a CBT Grant ($85K) and a portion from the onetime 2015 Economic Opportunity Fund ($85K) which was transferred to the Recreation Reserve. To learn more about our Proposed Five Year Financial Plan, grab a copy of our Budget Book. This will give you an idea of the “big picture” and where Golden is headed. The Budget Book can also be found on the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca and by visiting our Facebook Page. Missed our Budget Open House on January 19th? There is still time to get engaged in the process! Come to one of three Council/ Committee meetings where there will be special spots on each meeting agenda for a conversation with Council about this proposed budget. You can also email clerk@golden.ca. Title the email as “2016 budget”; mail the Corporate Officer at Box 350, Golden, B.C, V0A 1H0; or start a conversation on our Facebook page -facebook.com/ Town-of-Golden. Public Consultation Period ends on February 16.
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Gordon Walter Praught Gordon Walter Praught passed away in Golden, BC, on Dec. 31, 2015, age 73. Son of the late Neil and Grace (Callaghan) Praught, Grand Ziǀer, P . carpenter, acƟǀe legion ŵeŵďer with soŵe Ɵŵe as president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122, Golden, BC. Enjoyed playing hockey when younger, camping, crib, IOOB club, and chats with his pals. Survived by special friend, Wendy Shanahan; daughter, Sylvia (Wendy Warn) Praught, Surrey, BC; siblings Leonard, Waverly, NS; James (Melinda), St. Eleanor’s, PE/Clearwater, Fla.; Constance Millar, Belleville, ON; Madonna (Daniel) Levesque, Barrachois Harbour, NS; Eleanor (Doug) Schwaluk, Tillsonburg, ON; Marcella, Curries, ON; Virginia (Fred) Dainard, Grand River, PE; Pauline Dugay, Miscouche, PE; Anne Munn, CharloƩetown, PE; Ivan, Woodstock, ON; Dennis, Grand River, PE; Dorothy Vincent, Kelvin Grove, PE; AnastaƟa (Ed) Blagden, Halifadž, NS; and half-brother Eugene Callaghan, O’Leary, PE. Predeceased by wives, Irene, BeƩy, and Avis; brothers-in-law, Edward (Connie) Millar, William (Anne) Munn; sisters-in-law Nora (Len) Praught, Marilyn (Ivan) Praught, niece Jodie Peters. At Gordon’s request, cremaƟon. Life cheer to be announced when determined.
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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Career obstacles may pop up from time to time, but you have the commitment to see things through for the long haul. Keep up that perseverance this week.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, proceed with caution in a new friendship or partnership. Test the waters before you devote yourself fully. This approach will ensure you made the right decision.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You can’t always play the peacemaker, Aquarius. Sometimes you just have to let others fight their own battles and then offer support to those who need it.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if the potential to be criticized scares you, you may not be inclined to express yourself honestly. Worry less about what others think of you and be confident in yourself.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, there is more going on than meets the eye. You have to pay attention to the subtle undercurrents to figure out fact from fiction.
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Rockets manage just two goals over weekend despite solid play
Rockets forward Jake Gudjonson fishes for a loose puck around the Riders’ net during the team’s 4-1 loss on Saturday night. Joel Tansey/Star Photo Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net The Golden Rockets had plenty of scoring chances across both of their games this weekend, but in the end they managed just a pair of
goals in two losses. After a 5-1 road loss in Creston on Friday, the Rockets went down by a 4-1 count at home against Fernie a night later. Both games could have been closer contests if the Rockets were
able to bury a few of their numerous opportunities. “Snakebit is a good word I guess, offensively challenged would be the other. It would be nice to get some of those pucks in the net for sure, we just don’t seem to be get-
ting the bounces,” said head coach Jason Stephens. “I gotta give these guys credit…the team isn’t giving up. The boys are working hard.” Against Fernie, Terix Fischer-Kobes opened the scoring for the Rockets with 8:51 remaining in the first, but the Rockets couldn’t escape the period with the lead, as Zach Befus notched a power play goal late in the period. A skirmish at the end of the frame had one casualty, as Ghostriders star Cole Keebler left with an unspecified injury. This riled up Fernie and their head coach Craig Mohr and led to a chippy second period and a parade to the penalty box for both clubs. The Rockets had the better of the play in the second period, outshooting their division
rivals 15-9 and testing Ghostriders goaltender Jeff Orser on numerous occasions. Time and again they failed to finish their opportunities, however, and the teams remained tied at the end of the period. That’s when Mohr engaged in some verbal jousting with Rockets captain Travis Kelley. Both were given unsportsmanlike penalties, but when Mohr continued to argue his point with referee Brent Hazel, he was ejected from the game. “It doesn’t matter to me, he can do that all he wants. I’m not here to chirp players on the other team, we’re here to coach our kids,” Stephens said. The Rockets outshot Fernie 10-6 in the third period, but again they failed to break the Orser wall. The Riders final-
ly got their high-powered offense on track, as Travis Thomsen and Keegan Kingwell both notched power play goals to give them a commanding 3-1 lead late in the period. Kingwell added an empty netter to complete the scoring. Assisting on the Rockets’ lone goal was Stephen Gaughran, a North Carolina native who played his first two games with the Rockets this weekend, which also happened to be his first two games of junior hockey. A big, quick defenceman with a booming shot from the point, the American has jumped right into an important role on the Rockets’ blue line.
“It’s definitely a lot faster so it’s an adjustment thing,” Gaughran said. Gaughran added that he sees himself as an offensive defenceman, a dynamic that has been tough to come by for the Rockets throughout much of the season. “I’ve only been here for one practice, so working on the power play, that will definitely help,” he said. The Rockets have yet to win in 2016 and have lost 10 straight dating back to Dec. 11. They’ll look to get back in the win column this weekend when they host the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday and the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday.
Eagles’ depth plays big role in Salmon Arm Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net With just a handful of tournaments left before the Kootenay Zone Championships and, if they qualify, the provincials, Golden Secondary School’s senior boys’ basketball team is getting its role players ready for the challenge. Returning veterans Meva Dhami, John Oszust and Kiran Gosal continue to lead the charge at both ends of the court, but it might be the rest of the squad that has the biggest impact on the Eagles’ chances down the stretch. This past weekend in Salmon Arm, the Eagles took a 76-57 win over Langley Fundamental before dropping a 79-61 decision to the host team from Salmon Arm and a 87-73 decision to Penticton. Head coach Kindy Gosal isn’t concerned with those two defeats, believing that they will provide a good learning experience for his team in preparation for the challenges ahead as the team’s bench players
received plenty of minutes to give them some valuable experience. “The (Penticton) game was close right up until the last couple of minutes…and Salmon Arm has been beating a lot of teams by 40 or 50 points,” Gosal said. “We played the bench a lot this weekend to try and get them ready to contribute. It’s time for them to step up.” Among the Eagles’ depth players are Invermere locals Ben Wiegert and Blake Gulbe, both David Thompson Secondary students, a school that doesn’t have a basketball program this year. While Gulbe wasn’t completely new to the sport of basketball prior to signing up to play with the Eagles, he says he has learned a lot so far so far this season. “I’ve learned a lot from Kindy. He’s my first actual coach and the progress has been awesome,” Gulbe said. Gulbe and Wiegert make the trip from Invermere to Golden twice a week for practices courtesy of Wiegert’s parents. Gulbe says he is pleased to make the trip and be a part
Take your first step to the international stage! Applications now being accepted for Miss Teen BC, Miss BC & Mrs BC! To apply visit your community newspaper website and click on contests. Invermere native Ben Wiegert goes up to contest a shot during the Eagles’ weekend tournament in Salmon Arm. Photo Submitted of the Eagles’ program. “For the past two years I’ve wanted to play a higher level of basketball,” Gulbe said. “When I had the chance to play on the team I was definitely committed to coming.” Gosal was also keen to mention just how dedicated the pair of Invermere players have been this year. “It’s been absolutely fantastic to have (Ben and Blake) join us. They’re great kids and they’re working real-
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ly hard. Their improvement has been phenomenal from the beginning of the season,” Gosal said. The team will have a break from tournaments over the next couple of weeks as players prepare for final exams. They’ll be back on the court in early February with a tournament in Calgary. On Feb. 12 and 13 the Eagles will host their only home tournament of the season, the Kicking Horse Classic.
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