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South Columbia SAR gets swinging on hall overhaul VALERIE ROSSI Trail Times

South Columbia Search and Rescue (SAR) took a sledge hammer to the front of its hall Wednesday, signalling the start of an overhaul that has been a long time coming. The group operates out of the former Legion building in Fruitvale, which has been a solid clubhouse though its exterior suggests otherwise. The front end of the building, an addition put on years ago, is built on concrete blocks and has started to sink and tear over the years. Spray foam has mended leaky spots and prevented mould but is by no means a solution. South Columbia SAR has secured $35,500 to do Phase 1 of a redesign and sits tight for the second portion of work, tallying at $112,000, which will include a new three-bay garage and roof. “We store our vehicles and boat all over Fruitvale and Trail. Every year it ends up moving to a new location because someone gets tired of having it in their driveway,” said Mike Hudson, president of South Columbia SAR. “It’s going to improve our response time because we won’t have to round up our vehicles before we load up …” Its fleet of two trucks and a boat

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South Columbia Search and Rescue president Mike Hudson took a swing at the volunteer group’s hall, which is getting a facelift after years of planned improvements. DJM Contracting will tear the front of the building down this week and start building an outdoor staircase next week. will also withstand the elements longer when properly stored, he adds.

Phase 1 of the overhaul will see the dilapidated face removed and rebuilt; the property landscaped,

and an outdoor staircase added giving it a real “alpine” look. There is more work to come,

but the group has divided the improvements into phases as a means of getting started and achieving its ultimate goal of a renewed functional hall. “For a couple years now we’ve looked at every option that we could, whether we could move to a new building, a new location,” said Hudson. “We could have put a steel Quonset up for probably half the cost of what we’re looking at, but unfortunately here there’s a little bit more red tape and rules because we’re within a development permit zone in Fruitvale.” But working with the village has proven to be helpful, he added. Municipal staff guided the volunteer group through the permit process and building a business case. Footing the entire bill in one go was also unrealistic, added vice president Adam James. “(The renovation) is really important to us but it’s still lower on the list,” he said. “With the funding we do get priorities are training, and equipment and (the project) has just taken a while to bubble up to the top so we can start making some progress.” The project was given a boost with donations from individuals, businesses and organizations, including help from Columbia Basin Trust, Teck, Rotary and reduced rates from main contractor, DJM.

Plenty of snow and rain creates a tale of two cities VALERIE ROSSI Trail Times

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He also noted 18 per cent more rain than average and much milder conditions in a sneak peak climate summary. “The reason for this is we’ve had a steady stream of Pacific system after Pacific system coming in from the west, and it’s just been a really active pattern in terms of all the storms coming in over the area,” he added. Trail residents may have been out shovelling daily early this winter but the warm weather in

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Community rallies for alternative learning program SHERI REGNIER

Breakfast at the Trail Legion Sunday, January 31st 8:00am-1:00pm TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM January 28th @7:00 Colombo Lodge Games Room Guest speaker: Art Joyce “Laying the Children’s Ghosts to Rest: Canada’s Home Children in the West” TRAIL SENIOR CITIZENS Branch #47 General Meeting Feb.1/16, 1:30pm 2016 memberships on sale now $15.00 ~ Dance to Peter Makortoff Jan.30/16, 2-4pm @925 Portland St. Call 250-364-0960 COLOMBO LODGE SUPPER MEETING Jan.31st, @5:00 Purchase Tickets @Star Grocery, City Bakery, &Lodge. Joe 250-368-6246 The community is invited to attend the Ordination of REV. MARTHA FISH, @St.Andrew’s Anglican Church, 1347 Pine Ave, Trail Tuesday, Feb.2nd, 11:00am Archbishop John Privett will preside.

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Joining hands in support of youth at-risk is proving to be a win-win for all. Students in the Take a Hike (TAH) program have a new vehicle for travel to adventurebased learning challenges and the Trail area has a team of young adults ready to help with community-wide projects. A new van was unveiled Monday morning at the Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre (KCLC), much to the delight of 16 students currently enrolled in the program as well as staff and local businesses that donated to the cause. The 15-passenger capacity allows the class to travel and encounter new challenges as a cohesive unit, outside the doors of the school. “Before, students had to rotate going on out-trips or volunteer days because there was not enough room in the van we currently use,” KCLC Principal Nathan Robinson explained. “This means they can all go on an out-trip at the same time.” Robinson was awed by the community banding together and raising money in support of at-risk youth. “It means so much to them to feel valued by the community,” he emphasized. “And we are so grateful for the ongoing community support that ensures the sustainability of our program.” Three-years of fuel and the

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vehicle’s wrapping (signage) were also donated for the dedicated TAH bus. “The value of this particular donation is over $15,000,” says Gordon Matchett, TAH foundation’s chief executive officer, noting the organization raises over $100,000 each year to support the program. Students share their gratitude for community support by writing thank-you letters, sharing their stories and volunteering time with many service groups and businesses. “As an example, last week our students reciprocated the community’s generosity by painting the interior of a community member’s house,”

said Larry Abenante, CONTINUED FROM A1 Trail’s public works been experiencing in manager. “You get the the last few years here,” big dump of snow and

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Community partnerships came together with the Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation to purchase a dedicated van for students enrolled in the West Kootenay program. (From left) Gordon Matchett, the foundation’s chief executive officer, Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre Principal Nathan Robinson, Dan Ashman AM Ford dealer principal, Trail Coun. Eleanor Gattafoni Robinson, Albert Benson Sr. and Albert Benson Jr. from Benson Oil, Jay Bella, Speedpro Signs. Matchett shared. “The students are truly engaged in the cycle of generosity here in the Kootenays.” The program has been based in KCLC for three years, though students from the entire West Kootenay region are eligible to enroll. In that time, 40 students have successfully graduated. Leadership skills and healthy coping mechanisms are introduced through outdoor adventures such as hiking, biking and canoeing. The program also provides oneon-one support with clinical therapists who accompany students on out-trips as well as individualized academic in-

struction. Take a Hike students are brave enough to face obstacles to learning that often include substance use, mental health challenges and past trauma, says Matchett. “One of the keys to success of the Take a Hike program is the support of the community,” he told the Trail Times. “Community members volunteer their time, provide opportunities for the students to volunteer, and provide the financial resources the program needs, ” Matchett said. “The program brings together community members to make sure no student is left behind.”

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deal with it and next thing you know it’s real mild again, and things are what you see right now.” The case is drastically different in Rossland, where stop signs are almost engulfed in snow banks. That provides a perfect setting for this weekend’s Rossland Winter Carnival and the snow-related activities. The conditions couldn’t be better for Red Mountain Resort. The current alpine snow depth sits at

about 215 centimetres, which is reminiscent of the 225 cm in 2005/06 when Red closed the season with the biggest snow chart year with 330 cm. “We’re tracking right now to be one of the best ever but of course, we won’t know that until April,” confirmed Matt Henry, director of sales at Red Mountain Resort. “Wh e n Red Mountain Resort hits the 2-metre mark in terms of snow pack, the skiing just becomes exceptional, and that’s

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LOCAL Trail police issue warning of phone scam SHERI REGNIER Trail Times

Local police are warning the public about a prolific phone scam targeting residents in Trail, Rossland and the surrounding areas. People are receiving telephone calls from a male claiming to be, “Shawn White from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA),” but is not. The caller threatens police or court action unless the person calls a 1-900 number to deal with the matter. This is an attempt to have people call a payper-dial number and obtain their personal information for further frauds. Do not call the 1-900 number. Police urge anyone with concerns about the CRA to call the legitimate phone number that can be found on the Government of Canada website at www.cra-arc. gc.ca. In some instances, the fraudulent caller claims to be a local police officer and use threatening of forceful language to scare the person into paying a fictitious debt to the

revenue agency. Call display may show the phone number of the local police agency and the caller may even threaten the recipient with an arrest warrant unless immediate payment to the agency is made.

Again, this is an attempt to fraudulently obtain personal and financial information. Police say do not provide your credit card information, personal information or any form of payment, such as cash, cheque or

Schmidt, Ronald (Ron) February 24, 1946 - January 16, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron at Burnaby Hospital after a courageous struggle over the past 2 years. He was surrounded by the love of his family and will be dearly missed by his wife of 49 years, Marcella, and daughter Rhonda (John), son Lonney (Shauna) and grandchildren Kaitlyn, Maranda, Elijah, Emerson and Ryder. He was predeceased by his brother Joey and parents, Joe and Beth Schmidt and niece, Katherine Aulin. Ron had an accomplished 35 year career in the Trade Union movement and he strongly believed in organizing for the good of all. He was a Kootenay boy at heart living in the big city. A celebration of Ron’s life took place in Burnaby, BC on January 22, 2016. If you would like to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit Ron’s online memorial at www.myalternatives.ca/burnaby/obituaries /2016-schmidt-ronald-ron

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Political rhetoric never produces anything positive

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here is a lot to be a said about thinking before speaking. It sounds so simple in theory – think about the words that you want to come out of your mouth. Are they wise? Are they hurtful? Are they appropriate? Nowadays whether you’re a politician running for president of the United States or someone just sitting in front of a computer screen, it’s somehow acceptable to just spout off at anything and anytime and damn the consequences. The societal norm that was prevalent for decades has somehow been over-ridden by the loudest complainer or the one that lands the biggest insult. It happens all too often in political discourse and once again this week it has reared its ugly head. The latest salvos surround the Energy East pipeline. While western mayors and premiers are clamouring for a pipeline to be built to get oil to the East Coast refineries and shipping ports, Quebec mayors are stonewalling it over all types of concerns. In my opinion I see a Canadian pipeline as a great opportunity to move a Canadian resource to a Canadian refinery. It’s not like sending it west to a port then shipped elsewhere to be refined. It’s all done in Canada and employing Canadians. Of course when you have two

different views, the one voice that seemfederal government ingly rises above is hoping to play the all the noise time role of referee and and time again. get everybody on That voice belongs the same page. But to Calgary’s mayor it doesn’t help when Naheed Nenshi. civil discourse is He responded tossed aside in an atto Coderre’s stance tempt to grandstand. on the pipelines Conservative MP and Prime Minister GUY Candice Bergen Justin Trudeau’s plea showed her class to follow a process telling the Prime to appease everyone. Times in Trail Minister to call the “It is Mayor Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre Coderre’s job to get the best posand “tell him to smarten up.” sible deal that he can get, and more Saskatchewan Premier Brad importantly, to raise his concerns Wall, always an over-the-top speak- and questions, but I think what is er, and Brian Jean, the head of really important here, and what the Wildrose Park in Alberta, were I appreciated the prime minister both quick with the insults and saying, is that there is a process in rhetoric that would make Donald place,” Nenshi told the Canadian Trump proud. Press. They threw in jabs on equal“It is a rigorous science-based ization payments and taxes and process. The National Energy benefits to diminish their Eastern Board knows what it is doing.” counterparts and remind them who He added that it was imporbuttered their bread all these years. tant to address the issue through a Nowhere is there a call to meet thoughtful open-dialgue process. and talk. Nowhere is there an outHow refreshing. stretched hand signaling a chance In contrast his comment came for a mutual agreement. the same week our very own B.C. No. In this day and age it’s fire Premier Christy Clark was telling back with a big and quick zinger. the media she is battling the “forces Even a five-year-old throwing a of No” in her province. tantrum eventually realizes it won’t With one stroke of the brush she get him that ice cream cone if he painted some people as saying “no keeps it up. to everything and heaven knows So it was refreshing to hear the there are plenty of those in British

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Columbia.” She is probably still angry at the “No,” her party got from the public over the Harmonized Sales Tax even though her predecessor promised it wasn’t on the agenda. Maybe she’s angry about the “No” protesters gave her party’s Jumbo Glacier Resort plan even though her government had the audacity to create, at taxpayer’ expense, a municipality and council for a town without any residents. Perhaps it’s the “No,” she heard from voters who rejected her in the Vancouver-Point Grey riding last election. She handled that by giving the Westside-Kelowna MLA a plum position in Asia to step aside for her. Sorry Christy, sometimes “No,” means “No.” Clark, Wall and other provincial leaders who simply want to use the old George Bush line of, “You’re either with us or against us,” are hopefully finding out their rhetoric has reached its shelf life. The days of us-versus-them have taken a toll on every aspect of our society. Our newly-minted Prime Minister might not have all the answers to his promises. But his attitude of keeping dialogue open and respectful instead of confrontational is one true Canadian resource we can all benefit from. Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times

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If newspapers die, will our nation die too?

good newspaper, play- ing outfits like Postmedia, it’s too wright Arthur Miller late. Last week, Canada’s biggest once said, is a nation newspaper chain jettisoned doztalking to itself. ens of award-winning journalists So what happens when our and shuttered newsrooms across newspapers start to die? Will the the country. Thereafter, an RBC nation die, too? Dominion Securities analysis asFull disclosure: I love news- signed Postmedia shares a value papers. I have been a reporter of zero. As in, nothing. at two (Calgary Herald, Ottawa Depending upon your point Citizen) and a columnist at three of view, Postmedia is now either (National Post, dead or dying. Ottawa Citizen But some folks and Sun Media). still shrug about I have a degree in that. Facebook, journalism. I have Twitter and blogs taught journalwill fill the resultism to innocent ing void, they say. youngsters. Before They don’t think I succumbed to it’s a big deal. the siren song of They’re wrong. WARREN politics, and went Our democto work for some racy - the nation guy named Jean itself, as Arthur Troy Media Chretien, all I ever Miller noted - will wanted to be was a be diminished journalist. with the loss of newspapers. Newspapers, however, are in Would Canadians know as much big trouble. Everyone knows this. as they do about the thalidomide There are all kinds of reasons scandal had the Globe and Mail why: ad revenue has virtually not investigated it? Would they disappeared. Newspaper manag- have known about the secret life ers have done a pretty lousy job. of Toronto mayor Rob Ford, were The culture has changed. it not for the Toronto Star’s efThe big reason, of course, is forts? that newspapers responded to Would they have learned about the Internet in precisely the the “robocalls” mess, but for the wrong way. Instead of making efforts of the Ottawa Citizen and content easier to access - like (yes) Postmedia? The treatment Facebook or Twitter or blogs do - of prisoners by Canadian Forces newspapers initially placed some in Afghanistan (Globe and La or all of their content behind Presse)? The sponsorship scandal subscription walls and registra- (Globe)? And on and on. tion forms and whatnot. Trust me: we wouldn’t. Were That wouldn’t have been a it not for the exemplary work of problem if (a) Internet-age peo- those newspapers - those jourple were in any way patient and nalists and editors, now being (b) Internet-age people believed pink-slipped by Paul Godfrey in paying and/or registering for and his Postmedia guild of vamthings on-line. Neither is true. In pires - we simply wouldn’t. And, the new media environment, ev- in some real way, our lives would eryone is cheap and everyone is be demonstrably different: less in a rush: they’re used to getting safe, less informed, less free. stuff for free, and all in a matter Years ago, I was the Special of seconds, too. Assistant to the aforementioned If you can get news and com- Jean Chretien, back when he was mentary for free, why pay for it? the Leader of the Opposition. For too long, it was a question Part of job was to help organize too many newspapers couldn’t for Question Period. Our job, answer. And so, for debt-drown- then and later, was to hold the

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government to account. We’d put together a list of topics and MPs, and we’d go after the government in Question Period. We measured success, mostly, with one key indicator: media coverage. If newspapers covered what we did in QP, we were doing well. If they didn’t, we weren’t. Any Opposition MP or MPP or MLA will tell you: if the media aren’t there to shine a light on a government’s misdeeds or misspending, very few people are going to end up knowing about it. Without newspapers, in particular, an Opposition member’s question isn’t going to get noticed. TV and radio can try and fill the void, but they simply don’t have the ability to document complex stories - scandals and triumphs alike - in the way that newspapers do. Justin Trudeau, to his great credit, has already publicly expressed his concern about what Postmedia is doing. So, too, Brian Jean, leader of Alberta’s Wildrose Party. They were smart, and right, to do so. Other political leaders need to do likewise, fast. They need to demand that the Competition Bureau make good on its pledge to reopen the file on Postmedia’s acquisition of the Sun Media newspapers a few months ago. Among other things, Postmedia has not lived up to its solemn promise to “maintain distinct editorial departments.” Postmedia lied about that, and everyone now knows it. And everyone will also know, soon enough, what our democracy will be like without fine newspapers like the Calgary Herald, or the Ottawa Citizen, or the Chronicle-Herald, or National Post, or the Vancouver Sun, or La Presse. It will be less of a democracy, and less of a nation, too. Troy Media columnist Warren Kinsella is a Canadian journalist, political adviser and commentator.

It’s pretty hard to please everyone

An editorial from the New Glasgow News The oil industry has certainly taken a licking, what with the price now down around $37 a barrel, and a severe slowdown in activity in Alberta and Saskatchewan. No one doubts it will recover at some point, and when it does, markets will need to be staked out. But Canada already is facing some uncertainty on that front that will need to be ironed out -- the sooner the better. While concerns are nearly always raised about pipeline projects to transport crude, one that’s been getting a lot of attention is the Energy East Pipeline, with its aim, if it were to go ahead, of

taking the product from Alberta’s oilfields to a refinery in Saint John, N.B. Last week, for example, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and the Montreal Metropolitan Community stated their opposition to the pipeline, arguing the risks far outweigh any economic benefit. That’s an interesting claim, particularly considering how much the province of Quebec has benefited over the years from federal transfer payments, largely thanks to its rich cousin, Alberta. But beyond the question of revenues derived from resource wealth, if we’re going to discuss risk, it’s essential to compare pipelines to alternate means

of transport. Analysts continue to say that, although risk can’t be entirely eradicated, pipelines are the safest choice when it comes to moving oil. It’s discouraging to see this turned into a regional battle, but such is often the reality in a country with the breadth and diversity of Canada. As Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said in response to this standoff, we need to have a discussion about pipelines that is “drama free.” Charming as the thought might be that greener energy alternatives are on the horizon, the reality is that we’ll be using fossil fuels for some years to come.

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A freeride competitor gets some big air as skiers look on from the lift last weekend. Red Mountain Resort hosted the Canadian Open Freeride Championships with over 200 skiers descending on Links Line and Papoose Bowl for the annual event.

Freeskiers descend on Red JIM BAILEY

Times Sports Editor

Red Mountain Resort welcomed over 200 of North America’s best freeskiers for its annual Canadian Open Freeride Championships on the weekend, with stellar results from Red Mountain skiers. Links Line and Papoose Bowl on Granite Mountain provided optimal conditions for competitors seeking challenging blackdiamond terrain to cliff drop and rock hop their way to the finish. “It’s a two-star event,” Nicole Briggs, marketing and events manager for Red Mountain, told Rossland News reporter Chelsea Novak. “It’s listed as one of the IFSA’s national ranking events, where athletes can compete to gain points, and then those points get them into ultimately the free-skiing world tour.” Red Mountain Academy’s (RMA) Simon Hillis and Logan Merringer took first and third place respectively in the Male 12-14 category. Hillis led all the way, after posting the top score, 30.1, in his first run, the Rossland skier improved on his second de-

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scent with a 31.0 run, for a combined final score of 61.8 to beat out Adam Kuch of Whitewater with 60.8, and Merringer with 60.5. The juniors competed on Friday and Saturday in three age categories, 7-11, 12-14, and 15-18, while collegiate skiers, 18 to 24 years old, started Monday with final runs going Tuesday. RMA’s Samara Kuhn placed second in the Female 12-14 category, moving up from sixth spot with a sparkling second run, to finish just behind Northwest Freeride’s Anna Thompson of the U.S. In the Male 7-11 category, RMA’s Simon Impey moved up from seventh on his first run to capture second place after laying down the highest score, a 30.1, on his second run, while Ryan Kelly of Whitewater claimed top spot. Toby Hillis from Red Mountain Snow Sports claimed fourth just one-tenth of a point behind Whitewater’s Brodie Jensen for third. In freeride competition, skiers are scored on a combined total of two runs that are judged on a competitor’s creativity in select-

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ing natural terrain features and aggressive lines. The point system is based on five categories where judges give credit for line choice, control, fluidity, technique, and style/energy. Athletes collect points throughout the winter season at the International Free skiers and Snowboarders Association (IFSA) events. Highly ranked athletes will have an opportunity to compete in the Junior World Championships in February. The Canadian Open Freeride Championship is an annual event at Red, sanctioned by IFSA and is the longest running junior freeride event in Canada. “Red has supported junior free-riding from the beginning, taking the event seriously, treating the athletes well and it shows,” said Briggs. “Everybody knows this event is special.” This is the first year that the championship was also open to Collegiate snowboarders. Collegiate results from their final runs Tuesday were unavailable at press time. With files from Chelsea Novak, Rossland News.

TIMES STAFF The Trail Smoke Eaters woes in West Kelowna continued, as the Warriors crushed the Smokies 8-1 on Tuesday at Royal LePage Place. West Kelowna forward Jonathan Desbiens scored the winner at 11:44 of the first period, when he poked a puck over the line through the legs of Bailey MacBurnie to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead. The Smokies have been unable to register a point against West Kelowna this season, going 0-5 with two games remaining against the Warriors at the Cominco Arena Feb. 5 and 6. Trail currently sits three points out of a playoff spot with 11 games to play against division rivals, including a home-and-home with the Penticton Vees this weekend. The Warriors’ Jake Harrison opened the scoring, joining the rush from the bench and blasting a Brett Mennear feed from the circle just 7:40 into the first period. Mennear then deflected a Harrison point shot to give the Warriors a 3-0 lead. A bad turnover gave the Smokies life late in the frame, as Harlan Orr beat Matthew Greenfield past the glove hand with 1:19 remaining. The Warriors outshot Trail 18-7 in the first period, giving MacBurnie the rest of the night off in favour of Linden Marshall. A pair of power-play goals highlighted a frantic second period for West Kelowna, as Kylar Hope and Mennear both scored with the man-advantage. Mennear’s second of the night sparked a three goal in one minute and 39 second outburst for the Warriors. Nick Rutigliano beat

Marshall from the point, and Kyle Marino got on the sheet just 31 seconds later. The four goal outburst came on 13 shots, while Matt Farkas blocked 11 in net for West K, and would cede the crease in the final frame to 16-year-old AP Shane Farkas who plays at Okanagan Hockey

Academy in Penticton. Former Smoke Eater, Bryan Basilico, scored on the power play just 43 seconds into the third to give the Warriors their final tally, and an 8-1 win. Trail is in Penticton on Friday, and returns home Saturday to play the Vees at 7:30 p.m. at the Cominco Arena.

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The Beaver Valley Curling Club crowned it’s Mixed Bonspiel A champions on Sunday. (From right) Jay Wilcox skipped his team to the title with third Brittany Ho r b u l , s e c o n d Brady Lowe, and lead Becky Lowe, going undefeated throughout the weekend.

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The second annual Fatbike Fest will take place during Winter Carnival weekend from Friday to Sunday. The popularity of fatbiking has increased in Rossland since last year’s festival, according to Tyler Merringer, owner of Revolution Cycle. The first fatbike appeared in Rossland five years ago, and since then Merringer says the number of fatbike owners has more or less doubled every year. Fatbikes have the advantage of performing well on challenging terrain, such as sand or snow, giving locals a chance to get out cycling in the winter. “It gives them an alternative when the ski-

ing conditions get challenging and then for your hardcore cyclists, it gives them the opportunity to continue to ride through the winter,” says Ian Craib, festival organizer. This year’s festival will be a chance to see just how many fatbike owners there are in Rossland. Friday will be a demo day out at Red Mountain Resort from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where current and would-be fatbike owners can test out the latest models available from Revolution Cycle, and Gerick Sports. Then from 6 to 9 p.m., fatbike riders are invited to participate in the Winter Carnival parade. “After the demo, we’re going to encourage all the people that

want [to], to bring their bikes down to the parade like we did last year,” says Craib. Last year over 20 riders participated. Following the parade, there will also be a night bike ride. The Fatduro kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. at Red. Last year saw just under 40 riders participate in the demanding three-stage race. Sunday’s event is more open to inexpe-

rienced cyclists. The Fatbike Cross Country Race, new this year, starts at 10 a.m. at Redstone Resort. “[Redstone Resort is] going to be providing some grooming on the perimeter of the golf course and then there’s going to be roughly around a 20 to 30 km,” explains Craib. The course will be set up for different distances for riders of varying aptitudes.

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Wish to apply for project funding? The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is now accepting project proposals for CIP/AAP funding for Area B, Beaver Valley (Villages of Montrose & Fruitvale, Area A), City of Trail, Village of Warfield and City of Rossland. Application forms and guidelines are available: • RDKB offices at Montrose, Trail, Warfield and Rossland • Email stoupin@rdkb.com • Online at: rdkb.com or cbt.org/cipaap.

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We wish to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating fabulous prizes to the 15th Annual Poplar Ridge Pavilion’s Christmas Raffle. Your support is truly remarkable and appreciated! TRAIL A&W Ace of Taste Alexander’s Beauty Salon Allen’s Sewing Center AM Ford Aria Art of Hair Arlington Bar & Grill Barks and Recreation Best Western Plus Brew Shop Brost Auto Worx Cedar Avenue Salon Café Michael Challenger Auto Detailing Colander Restaurant Cornerstone Deli Dale’s Barber Shop DiGabriella’s Doell’s Photography Dominga’s Café Doorway Double Happiness Evergreen Sports/Physio Ferraro Foods Glenmerry Glass Ltd Gordon Wall Integra Tire Hall Printing Home Goods Home Hardware JJ’s Johnny’s Carline Muffler Kootenay Columbia Therapeutics Kootenay Poooh Busters Kootenay Savings Launers Jewellery L’Bears Health Foods Ltd Lil T’s Café Luca Hair Studio Maglio Building Center Marino’s Wholesale Ltd. McDonalds Restaurant Morning Perk

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Winter Carnival 2016 Some Events Include 22) info@rosslandmuseum.ca or 250-362-7722 • 3:00 pm DJ Soulman @ Apres Ski in The Rafters Lounge at RED Mountain Resort • 3:00-8:00 pm Nelson & District Credit Union serving free hot spiced apple juice at Queen and Columbia

• Blizzard Music Festival presenting great music all weekend.Tickets • 5:00 pm Food vendors serving delicious international food on and 3 day passes to all musical events www.blizzardmusicfest.com Columbia Ave. • Free Ice Skating at Washington & 4th Ave open to the public all weekend weather permitting

• 6:00 -11:00 pm Olaus Ice Palace presents live music 8:00-10:00 pm with “No Excuse” - cover charge $5 (Bring 2 pcs of ID)

• 6:30 pm City of Rossland Carnival Parade downtown. Enter the parade to win a Lake Louise Plus Card from RED Mountain Resort or 1 of 2 Blizzard Music Festival Weekend Passes! Costumes and/or • Winter Carnival Poster Contest open to any artist 18 or younger. Design a poster for next year’s Winter Carnival and submit poster to ﬂoat mandatory. Entrants meet at 6 pm at the corner of Columbia Nelson and District Credit Union in Rossland for display. The winner & Butte. Draw will take place after the parade. Entrants must be present to win. will receive $100 prize. • Rossland’s many ﬁne restaurants and cafes are open during Carnival weekend

• Rossland Beer Company presents “Give us your best Olaus”. To enter have your photo taken on location (1990A Columbia Ave) The winner of a t-shirt, a growler with a ﬁll will be announced Sunday night.

• 7:00 pm Post Parade Extravaganza with Century 21. Free hot dogs & hot cocoa for kids. (Columbia & Washington)

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• 8:00 pm Blizzard Music Festival presents “The Dead Strings” and “Shred Kelly” (9:00 pm) at The Miners’ Hall (1765 Columbia Ave)

• 4:00 pm Open Mic @ Apres Ski in Rafters Lounge at RED Mountain Resort. • 7:00 pm Bobsled MANDATORY brake and steering inspection at the Legion (Washington & 1st Ave) NEW Bobsled has teamed up with Rossland Skatepark Association! Teams will collect pledges for the race and proceeds will be donated to the 2016 skatepark construction. Register your team $100. For further information contact kelly@adventureengine.com • 7:00 pm The Nelson and District Credit Union Winter Carnival Variety Show at RSS sponsored by the members of the NDCU. All tickets at the door: $10 or family (4) $30 Advance Tickets: Adults $8, students & seniors $5, Family (4) $20 available at RSS, Rossland Credit Union and Red Pair Shoe Store. For further information: old_grey_ mare_55@hotmail.com Pre-show at 6:30 with Richie Mann and the Golden City Fiddlers. • 8:00 pm Blizzard Music Festival presents “Devin Cuddy Band” and Ben Rogers (9:00 pm) at the Old Fire Hall (1st Ave and Queen St.) Tapas selections available from 5:00 pm by Premier Chef Services.

• 7:15 - 7:45 pm Pyro4ya! A spectacular ﬁre show for all ages in Harry Lefevre Square (Columbia & Washington)

• 9:00 pm NEW Pyro4ya! LED Light show Extravaganza with hoop, staff and juggling at Olaus Ice Palace (Queen & Columbia) • 9:00 pm - 1:00 am Friday Night Open Jam at the Legion (Washington & 1st Ave) for members and their guests. • 10:00 pm Blizzard Music Festival presents “The Tourist Company” and “The Matinee” (11:00 pm) at The Flying Steamshovel (2nd Ave and Washington St) SATURDAY • 7:30-10:00 am Fireﬁghters Pancake Breakfast. Located at the ﬁre hall on 2nd Ave - $5 • 8:00 am Golden Bear Children’s Centre (2058 Spokane St) will be hosting a hot beverage stand at bottom of the bobsled course • 9:30 am GOAT FM and JUICE FM presents The Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race down Spokane St. kelly@adventureengine.com. Award presentation 1:30 pm at Olaus Ice Palace (Queen & Columbia) Rossland Beer Company will present beer glasses to the bobsled champs.

• 8:00 pm Bobsled Calcutta Auction at the Legion (Washington & 1st Ave) Bid on your favorite bobsled team. If your team places 1st, 2nd • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us at the Rossland Museum for fresh or 3rd in the race, you win cash! contact Tara Kowalchuk 250-921made maple taffy, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, coffee and tea, 8272 or tara.kowalchuk@gmail.com plus winter crafts, music and snow painting. Entry by donation. • 10:00 pm Blizzard Music Festival presents “Van Damsel” and “Bend (junction of Hwy 3B & 22) info@rosslandmuseum.ca or 250-362-7722 Sinister” (11:00pm) at The Flying Steamshovel (2nd Avenue and • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Rossland Public Library showing historical Washington Street) ﬁlms at 1:00 pm and serving hot chocolate and cookies. Come for a movie, stay to check out a great book! FRIDAY • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Rossland Public Library - Visit the Kids’ double slide and view the snow sculpture in the yard. • 10:00 am - 2:00pm Fat Bike Demo at the base of RED Mountain Resort. Helmets required. Free but CC and Driver’s License required as a deposit on the bike. Minors must have a parent’s or guardian’s signature on the waiver. Contact Revolution Cycle (250) 362-5688

• 10:00 am - 5:00 pm RossVegas and Powderhound and RED Mountain Resort present “The Game” Rail Jam (Queen & Columbia) Pre-registration Saturday 10 - 12pm @ RossVegas and RED Mountain Resort. Helmets and waivers mandatory. $25 and refundable bib deposit. Event starts at noon.

• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm NEW Snowshoe and Snow Science Tour at Rossland Museum (junction of Hwy 3B & 22) Join Kootenay Snow • 1:00 pm King of the Mountain Race - Ski, telemark & snow board at and Fat Bike Tours for a snow discovery tour around the Rossland RED Mountain Resort $20 registration 12:00 pm Museum grounds, sharing local history and snowshoe techniques. Finish up at the Museum with warm up tea and coffee. This 45 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Learn to Luge at RED Mountain Resort. Helmets, snow boots and waivers mandatory $10 Registration at the course. min tour is perfect for all ages, levels and experience. Limited snowshoes available for use. First come, ﬁrst served. info@ • 2:30 - 5:00 pm Rossland Museum's 2nd Annual Snow-Making rosslandmuseum.ca or 250-362-7722 Competition. Snow-making supplies provided (particularly the

racers’ meeting at RED Mountain Resort in Red Conference Room. Prizes awarded at 2:30 pm. Contact Revolution Cycle (250) 362-5688 • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Rossland Lions Club serving sausages, hotdogs, hot chocolate, coffee and hot apple cider in Harry Lefevre square (Columbia & Washington) • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ukrainian and Russian Borscht and homemade pie served at The Legion (Washington & 1st Ave) 12:00 pm Food vendors serving delicious international food on Columbia Ave. • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EZ Rock presents the 18th Annual Powder Pounder Snow Volleyball Tournament. Co-ed 4s and beach rules. $20 per team. Registration @11:45. Queen Street behind Olaus Ice Palace. • 12:00 -6:00 pm Olaus Ice Palace (Queen and Columbia) no cover charge • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Learn to Luge at RED Mountain Resort. Helmets, snow boots and waivers mandatory $10. Registration at the course. • 2:00 - 6:00 pm RMM Winter Farmer’s Market at the Miner’s Hall (1765 Columbia Ave) Join us for all your local shopping under one roof fresh food, handmade goods and live music. • 6:00 pm Blizzard Music Festival presents Brett Nelson and Steph Cameron (7:00 pm) at The Alpine Grind (2104 Columbia Ave) • 6:00 - 9:00 pm RED Mountain Resort Family Fun Night. Free night skiing and boarding on T-Bar & Carpet (must obtain free pass) ﬁre pit, marshmallow roasting and hot chocolate, tobogganing (bring your own), kids’ arts and crafts and movies in the day lodge. Cafeteria open for food services. • 8:00-11:00pm NEW Olaus’ Ice Palace presents live music with “John Lee’s Hooker” and “The Wet Secrets” Advanced tickets recommended and available at RossVegas. Cover charge $10 (Bring 2 pcs of ID) Queen & Columbia • 10:00 pm Blizzard Music Festival presents “Fresh Cut Melon” and “Humans” (11:00) at The Flying Steamshovel (2nd Ave and Washington St) SUNDAY • 9:00 am The Olaus Invitational BC Cup Luge Race at RED Mountain Resort. Helmets, snow boots and waivers mandatory $15 Registration at the course. • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sculptasaurus at Pioneer Park (Spokane & 1st Ave.) Create snowmen, snow castles and snow creatures for a chance to win great prizes. Bring your imagination and snow sculpting tools. Judging at noon. • 11:00 am NEW Fat Bike XC Race at Redstone Golf Course. Registration at 10:00 am. Contact gerickcycletrail@shaw.ca or 250364-1661. • 12:00 NEW Snow Skate Downhill held on the lower section of bobsled course (Spokane and 2nd Ave) Entry fees pooled. Winner takes all! Mandatory helmets, waivers and leashes (some available). Pre Register at RossVegas or on site $10. • 1:00 pm Kids’ Carnival presented by 7 Summits Centre for Learning at Lions campground (932 Black Bear Dr) Kids’ games & more! Snow maze and fort, tobogganing (helmets mandatory), snow painting, campﬁre, hot chocolate and smores. • 1:00 pm John Heintz Relay Race from the top of Red Mountain to Lions campground. Preregistration at Bear Country Kitchen until January 30th and on event day from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at RED Mountain Resort in the Conference Room. $50 per team or $20 for individuals. Awards ceremony at Lions campground. View our website for more listings, event details and great photos www.rosslandwintercarnival.com

snow!) All ages competition. Prizes to be won! (junction of Hwy 3B & • 11:00 am Revolution Fat Duro - Fat Bike Enduro Race $30. 10:00 am

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I have to say, the only time I could justify having Christmas postponed would be if an important family member were in the service or in the hospital. Sounds to me that “Left Out’s” entire marriage might need some professional intervention. -- “Dear” Beats “Deer”

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a conversation. I truly believe his leaving him might cause “nice peolifelong chain-smoking has affected ple” to be hurt is not a good enough his mental and physical reason for you to make health. -- Too Little, Too such a lifelong sacriLate fice. Get counseling for Dear Too Little: We yourself, and see what Marcy Sugar wouldn’t be so quick to choices you have. & Kathy Mitchell blame the chain-smoking. Dear Annie: I am While it has undoubtedly a hunter, and I underaffected his health, it is more like- stand how important each of the ly that his experience in Vietnam very few days available for deer (and possibly his upbringing) had hunting is to a fellow hunter. “Left a greater impact on his emotional Out in the Cold” said her husband health. Many of those who have misses holidays and Mother’s Day served in wars suffer from PTSD because they interfere with hunting and never asked for or received season. She didn’t say how far away treatment. Your husband could be her husband travels to hunt. one of them. If he is not too far, he could We’re not going to give you a perhaps hunt close to home lecture on expecting an unaffec- in the morning and return for tionate, robotic man to change once Thanksgiving and Christmas dinhe marries. It’s too late for that. And ner later in the evening after legal of course, if you could get your hunting hours. However, if he is husband to visit a nearby VA to ask unable to compromise and insists about PTSD counseling, that might on missing holidays, then I suggest be tremendously helpful. But you that she just go to the relatives withare the one who wrote. We think out him and enjoy herself without you deserve better. The fact that giving him a second thought.

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Dear Annie: When I met my husband many years ago, he had just returned from Vietnam. His mind was shaky, and he was a chain smoker and a serious alcoholic. We have maintained a comfortable, peaceful relationship. I could not tolerate drunkenness, so he stopped. But what seemed left was an unaffectionate, unemotional robot. He has never hugged me, held my hand or actually kissed me (only quickly, during our silent, intimate moments). Compliments? Never. He never bought a ring for me, which not only is embarrassing but also makes me feel as though I have no value to him. He is kind to the children, provides meagerly but adequately, and makes no waves. We simply exist. I settled for this and it would hurt too many nice people for me to go my own way. But my point in writing to you is to save other women: Think before getting involved with a cold, unfeeling person. Counseling is out. We never have

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Announcements

Employment

Real Estate

In Memoriam

Information

Career Opportunities

Houses For Sale

In Loving Memory of

Allan Berno

born December 25 and passed away January 28, 2007 (Minor Hockey Week)

Always in our thoughts and in our hearts forever. You were the best. With love. God bless. Your brother and families

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Personals Cards of Thanks

T hank You for all the phone calls & sympathy cards during the time of my loss of my sister,

Rosa Pollio. Tony Morelli & family

Information

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 250-368-5651 AL ANON 250-368-7737 FOR INFORMATION, education, accommodation and support for battered women and their children call WINS Transition House 250-364-1543

Employment Career Opportunities CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST II District of Kitimat

Full Time Permanent Wage $39.86 - $48.23 Over 2 Years Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include surveying, design, contract preparation and inspection on principal projects. Must be proficient with electronic survey equipment, and AutoCad 3D. Please Apply By February 15, 2016 4:30 pm, by Fax: 250-632-4995, or email: dok@kitimat.ca Visit: www.kitimat.ca

OWNER OPERATORS

Flatdeck Division Âˇ Must be willing to run Western USA, BC and Alberta Âˇ Must currently hold a FAST card, or obtain one within 3 weeks of receiving a position. Call Bob 604-888-2928 or email: bob@shadowlines.com

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CLASSIFIEDS

Employment

Help Wanted

PAPER CARRIERS Excellent exercise, fun for all ages. Montrose

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Route 358 14 papers Cole St, Kootenay Ave North, Mountain St and Short St. Route 362 20 papers 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Evergreen Ave Route 363 12 papers Casemore Rd, Tamarac Ave Route 370 15 papers 2nd St, 3rd St, Hillcrest Ave, Moutain St. Route 375 12 papers Green Rd & Lodden Rd Route 379 18 papers Cole St, Nelson Ave Route 380 23 papers Galloway Rd, Mill Rd Route 381 7 papers Coughlin Rd Route 382 7 papers Debruin Rd & Staats Rd

Route 340 23 papers 10th Ave, 7th St, 8th St

Route 303 15 papers 12th Ave, 2nd St, Grandview Route 304 13 papers 12th & 14th Ave

Route 341 24 papers 10th Ave, 8th Ave, 9th Ave Route 345 12 papers 10th Ave, 9th Ave Route 346 27 papers 8th, 9th & 10th Ave

Services

Financial Services

Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

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It Starts with You!

GLENVIEW APTS. Spacious, quiet 2 bdrm. apt. available. Avail. Mar.1st. 250-368-8391

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-250-499-0251 Local

TRAIL, 1BDRM. Glenmerry. N/P. Utilities included. 250368-1312.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822 Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph.250-3641922

SUNNINGDALE, spacious, bright, 1bd, perfect for couple/ senior, heat/laundry inc., n/p,n/s. 250-367-9607 TRAIL, Downtown, 1bd. apt. Cable, internet and power incl. $650./mo. Carol 250-364-2775

E.Trail. Parkside Apartments. Spacious, quiet, clean, secure, senior oriented, large 1bdrm., Call 250-368-7897.

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Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph. 250368-6761 Glenmerry, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg. Heat incl.n/p,n/s.250-368-5287

Heavy Duty Machinery

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Merchandise for Sale

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Commercial/ Industrial TRAIL, Central Downtown. Approx. 1200sq.ft. Private entrance, suitable for offices, hobby shops, dance studio, etc. For info: 250-368-8872

Homes for Rent Nice home- West Trail. Many recent renos, hardwood & fireplace, deck & large storage shed, 2+1bd. F/S/W/D, NS/NP $900 +utilities. References. 250-521-0275

Houses For Sale

NEW PRICE

11am - 1pm

1730 - 3rd Avenue, Trail

903 Scott Street, Warfield

BRAND NEW 2 bdrm home with all the bells and whistles.

3 bdrm home with friendly layout and recent updates.

$329,000

$199,000

1446 2nd Ave, Trail

#45-891 Monte Vista Street, Rossland

2850 Boat Access West, Christina Lake

This 4 bdrm centrally located home has tons of potential!

Completely renovated 3 bedroom manufactured home.

Well built 3 bedroom cottage with spectacular views.

$79,900

$99,000

$339,000

1244 Green Avenue, Trail

$93,900

Renovated and move in ready.

1161 Columbia Gardens Road, Fruitvale

$282,000

Looking for space? This home has it. 4 bdrms on almost an acre of land.

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Grapevine is a public service proing the Royal Ballet’s Rhapsody, the Two vided by the Trail Times and is not Pigeons. a guaranteed submission. For full • Sunday, Royal Theatre 5 p.m. Sunday listings visit trailtimes.ca. Cinema showing 45 Years. Geoff and Film Kate Mercer are preparing to celebrate • Saturday, Royal Theatre, 9:55 Events & Happenings in their 45th anniversary when the body of a.m. for Turandot, Met Opera Live the Lower Columbia Katia, an old girlfriend who fell during in HD. Nina Stemme, one of opera’s a hiking trip with Geoff, has been disgreatest dramatic sopranos, takes on the title role covered in the Swiss Alps after almost fifty years. of the proud princess of legendary China. Gallery • Sunday, Royal Theatre, Dance in HD show• VISAC Gallery in downtown Trail showing “Puzzle Pieces,” by Andy Holmes and Martine Bedard. An exploration of the complexity of existence. Hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more info call 364.1181 or contact director@ visacgallery.com. Upcoming • Feb. 11, Jazz at the Griff, 7:30 p.m. Melody Diachun, the Art of Romance. Singer and her band explore timeless songs of love and lust. Tony Ferraro on drums, saxophonist Clinton Registered Massage Therapist Swanson, guitarist Doug Stephenson and Steven Spielman, acoustic bass. NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! • Feb. 15, Kiro Wellness Centre, 2 p.m. the Official RMT • Deep tissue Ostomy Support Group will meet. Scheduled to Rossland Trail • Sports therapy guest: Duane Lehr, tax investment and expert Roller Derby • Joint mobilizations from Pinpoint Personal Tax Services For info, • Maternity & infant call 368.9827 or 365. 6276. • March 17, Jazz at the Griff, 7:30 p.m. • Paraffin therapy Clinton’s Retro-Swing Band. Smooth vocals and charismatic ukulele of Brian Kalbleisch, eclectic and slightly eccentric arrangements of old tunes, newer tunes and never-heard-before tunes. 778.459.1RMT • April 7, Jazz at the Griff, 7:30 p.m. Laura (1768) Landsberg Quartet, Nelson singer presents Duke 1835 2nd St Fruitvale Ellington’s timeless compositions. behind the library To submit email newsroom@trailtimes.ca.

GRAPEVINE

RETIREMENT THEN

NOW

RETIREMENT AIN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE. Make the rest of your life the best of your life with a little planning and saving today. term deposits

RRSPs

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TFSAs

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NEW LISTING

MIRAL HEIGHTS

$384,500

MLS#2410057

IT’S LIKE YOUR OWN PARK

TRAIL MLS#2408543

$159,500

CREEKSIDE WITH VIEWS

FRUITVALE

GREAT VIEW - GREAT HOME

TRAIL MLS#2409143

250-368-1617

$150,000

PERFECT CONDITION

$119,900

Wayne DeWitt

$225,000

MLS#2410061

FRUITVALE MLS#2408173

FEELS LIKE ACREAGE

ROSSLAND

Mario Berno 250-368-1027

$199,900

LOTS OF CHARM

TRAIL MLS#2409366

SALMO

$229,000

MLS#2408425

$154,500

Thea Hanson 250-231-1661

$479,000

EAST TRAIL MLS#2403515

Keith DeWitt 250-231-8187

$135,900

GREAT FAMILY HOME

WARFIELD MLS#2408079

$180,000

CONVENIENT LOCATION

NOT A THING TO DO

$139,900

FRUITVALE MLS#2403755

TADANAC MLS#2409776

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MLS#2406920

GREAT VIEW - GREAT LOCATION

NEW LISTING

TRIPLEX REDUCED AGAIN

Tom Gawryletz 250-368-5000

$275,000

MLS#2406807

MONTROSE MLS#2405890

GREAT VALUE

$200,000

WARFIELD MLS#2409689

Denise Marchi 250-368-1112

$285,500

Joy DeMelo 250-368-1960