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From crosswalk to skate park and rezoning to development, Montrose council had a plateful of business to digest in chamber Monday night. First up, a Montrose citizen questioned the sense of removing a safety crosswalk along the village’s main drag. The 6th Street crossing on Highway 3B will be removed when the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) rolls through the municipality later this year. The province agreed to pay for better lighting, improved signage and high visibility paint at pedestrian crossings along the highway - but only at three crossings, not the four that are currently in place. The decision was based on reported vehicle conflicts at each of the locations. “Last year, we met with the ministry at the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) and asked for the same lighted crosswalk that Fruitvale has, at our crosswalks,” Montrose Mayor Joe Danchuk explained to the resident, referring to the highly visible spot on Highway 3B and Nelson Avenue, next to the Villagers Pub and Hotel. “They said Fruitvale has one crossing and we have four,” he added. “They said four was too many, and asked us to go down to two, but we said absolutely not.” Instead, the MoTI committed to new lighting along the corridor, and further improve visibility with signs and paint at the Third, Fifth and Seventh street crosswalks. “I believe that this is just a tit for tat, I will give you this if you give me that,” the resident replied. “The village should not be giving up something as simple as a pedestrian crossing for the safety of its people. As a progressive village council I am asking you to approach and convince the ministry to reconsider this decision to eliminate the pedestrian crossing at 10th Avenue (the highway) and 6th Street.” During a later discussion, the mayor reiterated the ministry considers council’s original request for well lit crossings at all four locations, “not warranted.” “They are looking to upgrade lighting through the whole corridor so drivers can see further ahead,” said Bryan Teasdale, chief administrative officer. “That probably won’t solve every problem. We need everyone to bring in any conflict they have so we can log that information and build a business CONTINUED ON A2
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In recognition of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI) released data highlighting the difference between male and female earnings in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region. The institute studied Canada’s tax filer data, which is data produced by the Canada Revenue Agency based on individual tax returns. While wages across the board were generally lower than the Canadian average, the gap in earnings was greater than the national average. In the Columbia Basin-Boundary region, the average male earned $50,208, while the average female earned $29,975 for an earnings gap of $20,233.
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International Women’s Day was quietly celebrated in Trail Tuesday at the WINS Transition House during a regular women’s drop in that was amped up with a cake to accompany snacks and coffee. The regular gathering from 1-3 p.m. in the Gulch attracts a diverse group of women like Shai Olsen, Neena Abrosimoff, Kim Guy and Catharine Kintoff, who look forward to connecting in a nonjudgmental atmosphere for good conversation and, if desired, resources. International Women’s Day, originally called International Working Women’s Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions, the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women for their economic, political, and social achievements.
The average Canadian male earned $51,741 while the average Canadian female earned $32,387 for an earnings gap of $19,354. This difference is similar for B.C., although the gap is slightly smaller. The RDI found that due to the resource based economies of the region there is a high proportion of makes earning high incomes. “This pattern is comparable to typical resource based economies, where the male tends to be the person who earns money to support a family, while the women focus on caring for children,” said the institute’s release. The institute quoted research by Irene Ip at the Bank of Canada, which shows that more women have entered the labour force over the last 60 years. This is largely attributed to: (1) society being increasingly accepting of
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Anti-skate park letter dampens spirit Council addressed an email submitted to Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) by a Montrose resident, strongly opposed to upgrading the Beaver Valley Skate Park (former Montrose Skate Park on 9th Avenue). After years of proposing improvements to the site, the Beaver Valley Recreation Committee recently submitted an application to the CBT Recreation
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Rezoning denied at school site The 9th Avenue property was previously rezoned to allow for the development of a senior’s housing complex. That project never came to fruition before the land was sold, the current owner uses the property as a storage warehouse and occasional cleaning facility. The temporary use permit would shift use from residential (R2) to commercial for up to two years allowing the light-construction company to continue operations from that location. But in a vote of three to two, the request was denied. Council noted concerns about property development and the owner’s absence from an invite to further discuss the application in chamber.
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New roof for village office Council awarded a $17,600 contract to BF Roofing Ltd. for the replacement of the village office roof. Four quotes were submitted to replace the roof, which was installed in 2008. Though still under warranty, Teasdale reports the installer of the foam roof system and the installer’s product supplier are currently in a legal dispute. The village was advised by the company that it is not in a position to honour the product warranty, but Teasdale noted staff is currently reviewing options for the village to further pursue the contract matter. 8th Street lot development approved A development permit for a single family dwelling at 916 8th Street was approved following the applicant’s submission that included a geotechnical assessment. Under the Official Community Plan, the village requires conditions for residential development to tackle parameters such as protection of the natural environment and hazardous conditions. The Steep Slope Development Permit Area designation is to ensure existing site-constraints, such as ground water flows and exposed bedrock, are adequately addressed.
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Sharon Marie Griffiths Passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 73. She was born on May 31, 1942 in Vancouver, and moved to Rossland in the early 1960s where she raised her family and worked in various jobs in the community. She will be most remembered for her many years of dedicated service at Red Mountain. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Booty Griffiths, brother, Bob Rivett, and her parents, Albert and Kate Rivett. She is survived by her son, Grant Bertelsen, daughter-in-law, Kelly Bertelsen, grandsons Alexander and Ryon Griffiths Bertelsen, step-grandsons, Robert and Jacob Saunders, and daughter, Bonnie-Sue Bertelsen. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Prestige Hotel in Rossland, BC. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
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ews that Premier Christy Clark has spent $500,000 on private jets since assuming office has – not surprisingly – raised a few eyebrows. It’s a story that has as much to do with the symbolism as it does with the dollars. A political condition that the government seems increasingly tone deaf to as of late. The story also broke at a particularly bad time. Tough to defend private jets when you’re clawing-back transit passes from the disabled at the same time. The private jets are only part of the total travel bill at the premier’s office. In 2014/15, Clark’s office charged an additional $131,742 on 10 regularly scheduled airlines, including $99,222 between Harbour Air and Helijet. Add the premier’s travel expenses all up and they came in at $67,538 for 2014/15 or $1,300 per week. The premier’s counter-spin on all of this basically boils down to: “well, he spent more than me and him too,” pointing her finger directly at former premiers Gordon Campbell and Glen Clark. Bit of cherry picking going on, though. In 2002/03, Campbell billed $77,269 in travel. The next year, Campbell was up to $101,673 and
the following year Then there’s the down to $61,939. tiny matter that For 2010/11, his Premier Clark rarely travel came in at travels alone. $60,598. She’s often acClark billed companied by her $75,589 for 2011/12. press secretary, vidWithout some eographer and occaoutside yardstick sionally B.C. Liberal to measure travel party staff, as she DERMOD expenses against, criss crosses the it’s a bit of a mug’s province. game to claim one Clark claims she Integrity BC premier spent more travels with a vidthan the other. eographer “to (betIf Clark’s travel costs are inde- ter) inform the public via social fensible, a former premier’s more media about events like the climate indefensible costs doesn’t make summit in Paris last fall.” hers defensible. Check out the government’s Fortunately such a yardstick is YouTube channel and no one available. would ever accuse those canned In 2014/15, Ontario premier videos of going viral. Most have Kathleen Wynne billed $14,245 in under 1,000 views. travel and hospitality expenses, inIn July, on one charter flight to cluding a trade mission to China. Kelowna, Clark was joined by three Why the difference? political staff, Forest Minister Steve In Ontario, the premier, cabinet Thomson and her bodyguard. ministers, MPPs and senior buTotal cost for the trip was $4,251 reaucrats don’t have the final say on or $708 per person. A return airtheir expenses. That task falls to the fare can be had for about $250. province’s Integrity Commissioner. A point that’s highly relevant They’re also stingy, in a good when it comes to divvying up the way. B.C.’s meal per diem for MLAs costs. is $61, in Ontario it’s $40. Do party staff pay their share You won’t see a $3.39 can of of the real cost or the equivalent Pringles showing up on an expense in economy class fares? The same account in Ontario, as it did with principle would apply to how costs the former CEO of Partnerships are assigned to Clark’s public travel B.C. who was pulling down tally. $250,000 at the time. It’s also not uncommon for the
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premier to squeeze in some party fundraising while she travels, as she did in 2012 at the Calgary Petroleum Club and as she does in Kelowna. There’s no rule that requires the party to contribute to the premier’s travel costs in such circumstances, effectively putting B.C. taxpayers in the position of subsidizing B.C. Liberal fundraisers. The symbiotic relationship doesn’t stop there. Many of the same companies that fly the premier on charter flights are also generous donors to the B.C. Liberal party. Since 2005, Helijet has donated $41,185 to the B.C. Liberals, Blackcomb Aviation ($45,505), Pacific Coastal Airlines ($48,660), London Air Services ($53,052) and Harbour Air ($128,310). So how are the travel sweepstakes shaping up so far this year? For the first nine months of 2015/16, Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman has top honours at $49,756, closely followed by Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett ($49,629), Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad ($44,880), Premier Clark ($44,300) and Finance Minister Mike de Jong ($40,895). Ontario’s Finance Minister, Charles Sousa, billed $7,745 in 2014/15. Dermod Travis is the executive director of IntegrityBC.
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n Parliament we take up and over 13,000 Canadians, more debate issues from across than 100 organizations, held 11 the spectrum, from the rel- hearings, called 61 expert witatively simple to the most nesses and received more than serious of topics. Recently one of 100 written briefs from groups the most serious across Canada. issues in a long The committee time came before rendered its reus: Physicianport at the end of Assisted Dying. February, making On Feb. 6, 21 recommenda2015 the Supreme tions to help craft Court unania balanced bill mously ruled in on medical aid MP RICHARD the Carter case, in dying. It also finding that proposes 10 safeCanadians who guards, including are suffering intoleligibility criteria From the Hill erably because of a and procedural grievous and irremediable medi- checks, to ensure that vulnerable cal condition have the right to individuals are protected. request medical aid in dying. The Of the report recommendaSupreme Court gave the govern- tions, those around the imporment until June 6, 2016 to have a tance informed consent are obnew law governing medical aid viously the most critical in my in dying in place. mind, and if advance directives Faced with that deadline, are given they must be crystal the federal government created clear. The safeguards include the Special Joint Committee on a waiting period and a requirePhysician-Assisted Dying to ment that two doctors must conmake recommendations on a clude that the patient meets the legislative response to this deci- requirements of the legislation. sion. That committee heard from I was happy to see that the
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report formally calls on the government to implement the NDP’s initiative to create a PanCanadian Strategy on Palliative and End-of-Life Care and reestablishing the secretariat on palliative care. It is important that citizens not be forced to consider assisted dying simply because they don’t have access to proper palliative care or suitable mental health supports. We now await the government’s response to the report in the form of the new legislation called for by the Supreme Court decision. I urge the government to move forward with balance, respect and sensitivity. Above all, the new act must protect the vulnerable in our society. As the government drafts legislation, they must continue to engage and communicate with Canadians. With that in mind, I invite everyone to read the report (available online at http:// www.parl.gc.ca/Committees/en/ PDAM) and invite you to share your views with me richard.cannings@parl.gc.ca Richard Cannings is the MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay
Support for Energy East regionally divided THE C ANADIAN PRESS CALGARY - A new online poll by the Angus Reid Institute suggests 64 per cent of Canadians support the Energy East pipeline, but there are stark differences when the numbers are broken out by region. The proposal to ship Alberta crude to Atlantic Canada had the strongest backing in Alberta and Saskatchewan - 87 per cent and 78 per cent, respectively. Both are oil-producing provinces keen to get their crude to international markets - something Energy East would enable with a proposed export terminal in Saint John, N.B. In Quebec, however, the poll suggests support for Energy East is only at 48 per cent. Angus Reid also asked re-
spondents whether they support the Montreal-area mayors who raised environmental concerns about Energy East in January. On that question, too, there were stark regional divides, with 11 per cent of Albertans and 58 per cent of Quebecers surveyed showing support. Regional tensions over the $15.7-billion plan flared up this week, when Quebec announced it intends to seek an injunction to force TransCanada, the company behind the project, to follow provincial environmental rules. When asked whether the federal government should have final say over pipelines, or if local governments should have the power to stop them, a slim majority - 54 per cent - said it should be Ottawa’s call.
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Again, the divide between provinces was dramatic: 72 per cent of respondents in Alberta and 79 per cent in Saskatchewan said the federal government should have the ultimate say. British Columbia and Quebec were the only regions where the majority of respondents had the opposite view - 61 per cent and 59 per cent, respectively, supported local governments being able to stop pipelines from being built through their jurisdictions. Nationally, most respondents - 59 per cent - believed the pipeline will eventually be built, even if local objections slow it down. The survey’s more than 1,500 respondents were surveyed on Feb. 2 to Feb. 5, and on Feb. 26, on a wide variety of climate and energy questions.
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Rock Island’s timing was impeccable. The Trail Men’s Basketball League’s defending champion battled back all night against Mota Automotive, scoring the go-ahead basket with mere seconds left on the clock to repeat as TMBL champions on Monday at the RSS Gym in Rossland. Down 66-64 with time winding down, Rock Island’s Mike Flewelling was fouled and went to the free-throw line with the championship game hanging in the balance. Flewelling stepped up and drained the first basket to pull the Tape Centre within one. But on his BCIHL
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second attempt, the ball clunked off the rim, bounced off a couple rebounders, and, somehow landed back in Rock Island’s possession. “It was kind of a scrambly play, everyone was kind of all over the place,” said Flewelling. “Defence was scrambling, we were scrambling at the ball.” Rock Island worked the ball around the perimeter looking for a clean shot, when Mota redirected a pass, almost forcing the turnover. But Flewelling corralled the pill in the paint, and made an incredible off-balance shot to put the Rock up 67-66. “I saw Wayne and I just had to attack. There was probably 15 seconds left, so it almost seemed that
BY TIMES STAFF Selkirk Saints rookie forward and Trail native Dallas Calvin ended the season just as he started it, by earning the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League’s Player of the Week honour. The former Trail Smoke Eater and Beaver Valley Nitehawk helped the Saints secure home ice in the
everyone was hesitant to take the final shot, but someone had to do it I guess.” Mota had time to in-bounds the ball and have one more shot, but a steal at mid-court by Kade James sunk Mota’s hopes. James was then fouled with 0.6 seconds remaining and after sinking his first basket, he threw the ball off the backboard to prevent a last gasp from Mota. “It was an emotional game, it always is when we play them,” said Flewelling. “A lot of talking back and forth, we’re both very competitive teams so it gets emotional at times I guess.” Mota threatened to run away with the game many times over the course of the match. They jumped
playoffs and win the BCIHL regular season title with a three-point night in a 4-1 victory over the Eastern Washington University Eagles on Saturday to end the regular season. The first-year forward opened the scoring midway through the second period on a Selkirk power-play and made the score 3-0
with his second goal at the 10:59 mark of the third. Then, with EWU having closed the gap to two, Calvin set up Ryan Edwards late in the frame to close out the scoring. Calvin’s two goals and three points left him one short of EWU’s Beau Walker for the BCIHL lead in both categories to finish sec-
out to a 21-15 lead before Rock Island went on a 9-0 run to go up 24-21. Mota surged ahead again, rolling to a 39-31 advantage at half time. However, Rock Island refused to go quietly, as the lead changed throughout the second half. Rock Island’s James hit a three-point play on a hoop-and-harm to give the Rock a 60-58 edge with six minutes to play, but Mota’s Kyle Soukeroff finished a couple of dazzling runs with back-to-back lay-ups to put Mota ahead 66-61 with 2:44 left on the clock. Mota had their chances to put the game away, but missed opportunities combined with stellar defence from twin towers Jacob Knight and
ond with 20 goals and 38 points. Calvin earned the first BCIHL Player of the Week honour for the 2015-16 season back on Oct. 4, after scoring a hat trick against Trinity Western in the Saints’ first game of the season. Selkirk College starts their run at a fourth straight BCIHL cham-
Brian Dimaio gave Rock Island the window they needed as they pulled to within two to set up Flewelling’s last-minute heroics. “Everyone was really good,” said Flewelling of his teammates. “All year everyone is playing with six or seven guys so coming down to the end you have to kind of dig in, everyone’s super tired, but everyone did that.” James led the Rock in scoring with 16 points, Dimaio netted eight, and Brody Klenk added three from long distance, while Stephen Mota sunk 26 points for Mota and Soukeroff 17. In the match for third place, Rossland defeated Northport 6559.
pionship on Friday at the Castlegar Rec Complex when they play a best-of-three series against the University of Victoria Vikings. If successful, the Saints will then host the final, Mar. 18-20, against either Simon Fraser University or Trinity Western. “The hard work comes in the next cou-
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The Beaver Valley Nitehawks handed out their hardware and gave a special thank you to its graduating players last month that include (below) 20-year-olds Jace Weeger, Brett Clark, Lyle Frank and Braden Fuller. This season’s award winners for the Nitehawks are (above, back row from left): Mckoy Hauck – Top Defenseman, Alan Pruss - Most Dedicated Player, Devin Ghirardosi – Most Improved, Blake Sidoni – Top Rookie, Braden Fuller – Top Scorer & Most Valuable Player, Tyler Ghirardosi – Top Rookie, Karsten Jang – Most Improved Player. Front row from left: Michael Pruss - Most Dedicated Player, Kyle Hope – Most Popular Player, Sam Swanson – Most Inspirational, Nolan Percival – Most Sportsmanlike, Goalie Tallon Kramer – Bill Volpatti Award of Merit, and Lyle Frank – Most Inspirational.
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the visitors come into Castlegar as the hottest team in the league having won five games in a row. UVIC’s line-up features senior Shawn Mueller who finished third in league scoring and Nelson resident Carsen Willans who ended up eighth spot in the regular season point totals. The community has embraced the Saints
over the last four seasons and the players feed off the large crowds that assemble for all the home games. Trail talent includes Calvin, Edwards, Jamie Vlanich, and Danny Vlanich, in addition to Nelson’s Ryan Sookro and Arie Postmus of Fruitvale. “There is nothing better than playing at home, especially in this rink and with our fans,”
says third-year defenceman Postmus. “If we work hard and do what we are capable of, we should come out on top.” The best-of-three playoff starts on Friday night at the Castlegar Rec Complex at 7 p.m. and continues Saturday night at the same time. If necessary, the third game will take place on Sunday with the puck drop at 6 p.m.
BY TIMES STAFF The Vancouver Canuck’s American Hockey League affiliate Utica Comets signed forward Kellen Jones to a professional tryout contract on Friday. The Canucks traded first round draft pick Hunter Shinkaruk and top prospect Brendan Gaunce prior to the NHL trade deadline last month leaving room on its affiliate’s roster to add Jones and Greger Hanson from the San Jose Barracudas. Jones joins Castlegar native and former NHLer Travis Green, who is in his third season as head coach of the Comets. Green played on six NHL teams over his 15 year career. Earlier this season, Jones recorded three points (1-2-3) in 12 games for the Bakersfield Condors. The Montrose native also collected 25 points (6-19-25) in 23 games for the Missouri Mavericks of the ECHL. Last season the former
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Homes for Rent TRAIL 4-bdrm. D/W, W/D,A/C, private river view. $875/mo +util. Avail. Apr.1st.Non-smokers only please. 250-231-4546 WARFIELD, 2bd. suite. Large yard, single car garage, shared laundry, available immediately. $850./mo. including utilities. Non-smokers only please. 250-231-4546
is seeking janitorial companies with commercial cleaning experience to bid on one or more of the 8 Stores in the Kootenay area. If you qualify go to: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca
and search under Liquor Distribution Branch for Janitorial Services in the Kootenay area. Bid Number: ITQ2016-03-16B Closing date & time: March 16, 2016 before 2pm PST. Find A New Home To Buy
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The Village of Fruitvale 1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale, B.C. V0G 1L0
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Village of Fruitvale will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Village of Fruitvale Zoning Bylaw 846, 2013 Amendment Bylaw 869, 2016 on: Monday, March 21st, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Village of Fruitvale Council Chambers 1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale, BC “Village of Fruitvale Zoning Bylaw 846, 2013, Amendment Bylaw 869, 2016” is a bylaw to provide for a limited residential zone within the Village Centre (VC) downtown area as a transition between the commercial zone (C1) and the medium density multiple housing zone (RM2). Currently all properties within the Village Centre area are zoned Commercial 1 (C1) and no redevelopment of existing non-conforming residential housing is allowed. The proposed VC Downtown Residential Housing (RD1) zone would allow for a limited number of properties to be redeveloped with higher than single family density. The area proposed for the VC Downtown Residential Zone is detailed in the map below. All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaw and wish to submit comment for consideration by Council concerning the matters contained in the bylaw may do so by attending the Public Hearing or providing comments in writing or by email to the address cited below. Written submissions will be accepted up to 4:00 pm Monday, March 21st, 2016. A copy of the bylaw may be found on the Village of Fruitvale website at http://www.village.fruitvale.bc.ca or may be viewed in print form at the Village Office at the address below. For further information, please contact the undersigned: Lila Cresswell, Chief Administrative Officer Village of Fruitvale email: cao@village.fruitvale.bc.ca Box 370 1947 Beaver Street telephone: 250-367-7551 ext 225 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0
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Apt/Condo for Rent
POOL MANAGER (1) POOL HEAD GUARD (1) SR & JR LIFE GUARDS (7) POOL CASHIERS (2) PARK MAINTENANCE (3) SUMMER PLAYGROUND LEADERS (2)
COMFY older condo , 3 bed 2 bath, 1400sqft, fully furnished. Radium Hotsprings.2 story. $1000 per mo. Incl util. 4038095445 Bussir@shaw.ca
Application forms are available at the Village of Warfield Municipal Office or on the Website @ www.warfield.ca
Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph.250-3641922
Completed application forms and resumes must be returned to the Village of Warfield, 555 Schofield Highway, Trail, BC V1R 2G7 or fax 250-368-9354 or Email: info@warfield.ca by March 25, 2016 at 4:00 pm
E. Trail. 2 bedroom. F/S, W/D. 250.368.3239. WARFIELD 2bd condo totally renovated 250-368-7972
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
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#2-2530 St. Paul Street, Rossland
1807 Columbia Avenue, Rossland
3764 Carnation Drive, Trail
3 bdrm upper unit duplex with mountain views!
Great commercial potential in this building close to town.
This Glenmerry home has been renovated to perfection.
$268,000
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The Corporation of the Village of Warfield
Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822
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Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph. 250368-6761
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$385,000
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1002C Creekside Terrace, Rossland
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$120,000
$379,000
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211 - 2nd Avenue, Rivervale
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1533 Burger Road, Christina Lake
1730 - 3rd Avenue, Trail
Quality built 6 bdrm Christina Lake home.
BRAND NEW 2 bdrm home with all the bells and whistles.
$415,000
$229,000
Columbia River riverfront. 4 bdrm home with privacy.
$319,000
Mark Terry Tonnie Mary Richard Mary Bill Deanne Art Christine Dave Dan Powell Jody Christina Lake Wilson Alton Stewart Martin Daoust Amantea Craig Slessor Forrest Albo Thoss Audia 250-231-5591 250-231-1101 250-365-9665 250-231-0264 250-368-7897 250-521-0525 250-231-2710 250-231-0153 250-368-8818 250-512-7653 250-231-4522 250-442-6413 250-364-3977 mark.wilson@ century21.ca
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1465 THIRD AVENUE, TRAIL MLS#2411328
$189,000
1839 FIRST STREET, FRUITVALE
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$249,000
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$154,500
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3715 WOODLAND DR, GLENMERRY MLS#2409316
2104 – 7TH AVENUE, TRAIL MLS#2411179
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MIRAL HEIGHTS MLS#2410057
Mario Berno 250-368-1027
$179,900
$395,000
Tom Gawryletz 250-368-5000
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$384,500
Thea Hanson 250-231-1661
$189,900
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Keith DeWitt 250-231-8187
$218,000
MLS#2409200
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WARFIELD MLS#2409689
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2118-7TH AVE, TRAIL MLS#2411792
MIRAL HEIGHTS MLS#2408340
7761 CREMA DRIVE, WANETA MLS#2409053
$285,500
TRAIL MLS#2409143
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Joy DeMelo 250-368-1960