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The City of Castlegar held a public meeting on Tuesday at the Community Forum building to go over the 2012 budget and five year financial plan. Residents were encouraged to mingle and talk with councillors and city staff regarding the upcoming budget. Only
seven people took advantage of the opportunity to learn about the budget and have the chance to provide feedback. "You're looking at maybe seven people here," said Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff. "The thing is everyone talks about communication and there's every opportunity to inter-mingle
don't need to do it in person, they can do it privately," he said. Andre Buss, The city's director of finance, gave a slide slow presentation detailing the proposed budget. In addition, the walls of the forum were decorated with posters detailing the breakdown of the different sections of the budget. "The next step is
with council and senior staff on the budget." Chernoff said the public has plenty of opportunity to engage city staff and councillors at both public forums and using social media and other resources. "There's the phone, there's the website (www.castlegar.ca), there's Facebook, there's Twitter. People
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Mercer International Inc., on January 26, 2012 served a Notice of Intent to Submit a Claim to Arbitration (the “Notice”) on the Government of Canada for breaches by it of its obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). Under NAFTA, Mercer’s investments in Canada are to be treated on a basis that is no less favourable than the most favourable treatment afforded to Canadian investors. Mercer’s NAFTA claim (the “Claim”) relates to its investments in its Castlegar pulp mill, Zellstoff Celgar (the “Mill”). Mercer’s Claim arises from the treatment of the Mill’s energy generation assets and operations by the Province of British Columbia, primarily through the actions of BC Hydro. Mercer’s Claim is against Canada, rather than the Province of British Columbia as, under NAFTA, Canada is responsible for the actions of its Provinces. “We have been forced to commence the NAFTA Claim following years of attempts to resolve our issues through dialogue with the Province and proceedings before the Commission because of NAFTA time period limitations relating to the expiry of our claim”, said Jimmy Lee, President and RRSPs
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CEO. He continued: “We are bringing the Claim as, under Provincial policy, the Mill’s ability to effectively utilize its own generation assets and to sell and purchase energy is severely and unfairly restricted. All other competing pulp mills in British Columbia receive more favorable treatment with respect to their ability to purchase and sell energy. This puts the Mill at an unfair competitive disadvantage. In our
various attempts to resolve the issue, we have sought fair treatment in order to put us on equal footing with other pulp mills within the Province that have electrical generation capacity. “Un for tu n ate ly, we were not able to obtain a satisfactory resolution through these efforts.” Mr. Lee then stated that: “Mercer acquired the Mill in 2005 for an aggregate purchase price, including working cap-
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“If an oral history project were to be undertaken, there would be a cost associated with it, but we weren’t to the point of agreement whether an oral history project would transpire” –Linda Neville, former policy analyst sation would have to be determined by the courts. In 2004, then-Attorney General Geoff Plant issued a “statement of regret” in the legislature, which the survivors’ group said fell well short of the apology they were seeking. They subsequently filed a human rights complaint, alleging discrimination in
how they were treated during negotiations. The hearing finally began this month in Nelson with the complainants’ case, and shifted Monday to Vancouver for the province’s side of the story. Asked by government lawyer Rob Horricks whether a $2 million proposal was ever made to Sherstobitoff or anyone else, Neville replied: “To the best of my understanding, it was not made by anyone in government. I have no awareness of it.” Neville said she had never heard that figure prior to Sherstobitoff ’s testimony. She also disagreed with Sherstobitoff ’s suggestion that a deadline was placed on the research project: “It wasn’t really a proposal so I don’t think it was possible to put a deadline on it. I don’t know where this information came from, but it was not part of our discussion.” Neville further denied that she and other officials de-
liberately met with small groups of survivors in an attempt to “divide and conquer.” She said they met with anywhere from a dozen to 150 people at a time, depending on how many lived in a given area of the province and wished to attend. Neville was to be cross-examined yesterday by Walter Swetlishoff of the survivors’ group, who is conducting their case after their lawyer resigned. Horricks indicated he will call two witnesses today who themselves were taken to New Denver as children, followed tomorrow by an artist and landscape architect involved with an aborted monument at New Denver. On Friday, he plans to call university professor Greg Cran, and on Monday, Geoff Plant, the former attorney general. Swetlishoff is present at the hearing while other members of his group are listening via conference call.
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A retired senior government official is refuting the notion a multi-million dollar offer was ever made to Sons of Freedom Doukhobors removed from their families in the 1950s. During testimony Monday before a BC Human Rights Tribunal, Linda Neville, formerly a senior policy analyst, was asked about a $5 million fund supposedly proposed to administer an oral history project. The amount was cited in a 2000 letter to government from some of the nowgrown children, who call themselves the New Denver Survivors. “I have no idea where that number comes from,” Neville said. Earlier this month, Joe Sherstobitoff, a contact person for the group, testified they rejected a $2 million offer for a research project that would have seen them work with the provincial
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archivist to uncover documents related to their seizure and confinement to a New Denver residential school. Neville said two projects were under consideration — the one Sherstobitoff described, as well as an effort to record the survivors’ stories — but neither had a firm price tag. “If an oral history project were to be undertaken, there would be a cost associated with it, but we weren’t to the point of agreement whether an oral history project would transpire,” she said. Ap p r o x i m a t e l y 200 children were removed from their homes and taken to New Denver between 1953 and 1959 after their parents refused to send them to school. In 1999, a BC ombudsman’s report suggested they were owed an apology and compensation. Neville, however, who worked closely on the file, said while senior bureaucrats were committed to acting on many of the report’s recom-
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Security cameras approved New surveillance cameras will be installed at the rec complex at a cost of $12,680. “They’re high end cameras that will give us a good total picture of the complex,” mayor Lawrence Chernoff explains. He says the devices will both cover more of the building and provide higher resolution than the existing ones. “It’s really for ev-
erybody’s safety in the facility, not only staff but patrons,” he says, adding the existing cameras have paid off on several occasions. Last February, after a woman was attacked in the change rooms, a suspect was identified and arrested the next day thanks to a hallway security camera. However, Chernoff says the decision to install the new system isn’t in response to any specific incident, but rather a security consultant’s recommendation. “They said some areas weren’t covered, so we wanted to address that. So many people
are moving through [the building] and we want everyone to feel safe.” Complex staff will be able to monitor the camera feeds using the Internet. Bridge project going back to tender Further improvements to the Brilliant Suspension Bridge will be retendered after the only bid came in far over budget. Rec manager Jim Crockett says the project includes building an observation platform between the suspension bridge and highway bridge,
where interpretive signage will be placed. It also calls for concrete repair on the bridge towers. The project was only advertised locally because the cost was expected to be under $100,000, but the lone bid was more than double what was expected. “We are going to retender it probably in the next month or so,” Crockett says. “We’re looking at some other design options to get the cost down.” The 99-year-old bridge, a national historic site, re-opened to pedestrian traffic in 2010.
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Editor: Jim Sinclair Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905
Numbers add up to disappointment When the public speaks, sometimes the silence is deafening. It’s never a tough thing to come across some heated opinion on a particular topic. It could happen in the check-out line at the supermarket, the waiting room at the clinic, or just about anywhere we might have a chance to rub shoulders with our neighbours. The one thing shared by all of these scenarios is that nothing constructive can actually be done about whatever it is that’s being discussed. It’s when the time comes to actually take part in a community process that the depth of peoples’ sentiments is demonstrated. If it means making time to attend a public forum staged by municipal staff and elected officials... well, maybe those issues weren’t so pressing after all. Just what the issues happen to be is not the point, the point is that for all but seven local residents there was nothing in the sphere of municipal involvement worth showing up to talk, or hear about at the recent function described on pages one and 12 of this week’s paper. Something like the recall of a hated tax can easily stir the emotions, but there are plenty of issues on the civic agenda that are definitely important to just about everyone who resides in and around the City of Castlegar. Maybe for the next such event they could save the formality of using the Community Forum facility and get a couple of tables together at a local coffee shop? We want to hear from you.
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A madman loose in the world My wife believes I’m strange—or at best, eccentric. So that I don’t miss the point, she explains why I’m the weirdest character since the creature in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. First, she outlines my need to be in the dark. When I arrive home in the early evening, I don’t immediately turn on lights. I can handle a faint greyness or less than blazing light. Sometimes I’ll rock in a chair in a dark room for a while, contemplating the sins of my day. I really don’t like to be in a house that is lit up like a ship. I suppose I must have enjoyed the dark in my mother’s womb, and there are family stories that I took a long time to emerge. At night, when others are sleeping, I slip onto my deck in the dark and watch the moon meander across the sky. Complete darkness is astonishing, but even moonlit vistas are acceptable. Second, she describes my penchant for wanting lack of noise. She can’t understand why I rarely turn on the radio while we drive. I’d rather talk quietly with her than listen to the bam-bam-bam of the latest indecipherable tune. When I’m the first one to enter the house after work, I don’t turn on the television or the radio or play cds.
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When others enter the house, they find me peacefully in a corner with a glass of wine or a book in hand. My wife, in contrast, cannot exist in the house without the television on—just for noise, she says. I detest getting on an elevator only to discover sugar-sweet music is playing as I ascend or descend. Worse than that is programmed music on telephones while I’m waiting to be connected. Sporting events in major arenas are problematic for me, too. I can’t believe we need head-pounding music every time there’s a break in the action. Do they think we’ll get bored if it’s quiet for a few seconds? My wife remarks that I’m as spinny as a Luddite, linked to those opposed to technological advances in the world. I’m not against these new devices; I’m mostly irritated by their overuse and often public misuse. For example, I have a cellphone, though very few would know I have one. I have it for my own use for a few selected people, and I have it for emergencies. When I watch other people always checking their phones and always texting, I feel as if technology has control of them. I don’t need to know immediately when something happens, or that my friend has now finished eat-
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ing his toast. My wife thinks I’m bizarre because I can’t leave spelling and punctuation errors alone. If I find them in people’s emails, often in my response, I include a note about the errors. If I see a carefully designed but error-ridden poster on a wall, I will stop and mark in the changes. She knows I’m a fanatic when it comes to apostrophes. She agrees with my friend Jack that the apostrophe is a dying—if not dead—punctuation mark. Strange that I insist on writing “Jack’s antiques” or “Alexia’s hobbies” because I believe the English language is more precise with apostrophes than without them. For me, to leave out an apostrophe or to accept bad spelling is like leaving off the gloss or using the wrong wax in finishing furniture. I tell one of my friends that he wouldn’t put up with scratches in a fine piece of sculpture or cracks in the latest bath fixture. So why should I put up with scratches or cracks in the English language? At any rate, strangeness seems to be a feature of my being. Then my wife tells me she’ll hang onto me anyway. “At least life hasn’t been boring with you around.”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Rebel Cause I begin this letter with praise and longing for our longheld Castlegar Rebel Bingos.I was proud to help the hockey club while enjoying a pleasant night out with friends. I recently attended a bingo at our new casino... need I say more? First of all, the cost does not merit the payment, besides being poorly run. I would consider it the worst bingo I have ever attended.I know machines are taking over our lives, but please, we are losing the friendliness of our old-time bingos. I, for one, mourn the loss of our Rebel bingos. -Loraine Lowell, Castlegar
Points to make on smart meters I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the dedicated people involved in “Citizens for Safe Technology”(C.S.T.) especially the people I have met here in the Kootenay Chapter: Cliff Palluck, Helga and Ken Auld... thank you so much for looking out for the people who live around you in the community. It’s very difficult for hard working families to get involved in the behind the Scenes actions of government and corporations, to read between the lines and get the true facts out to the public, to help citizens understand what’s going on and how these de-
cisions effect them. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us, I’m sure you would rather do much more fun, enjoyable things with your time. This is about (AMI) “Advanced Metering Infrastructure” or “Smart Meters” This is a very serious issue and it is imperative people know all the facts! This technology may not be intended for what you may think it’s for. Other communities in B.C. have banned this technology. Find out why on Monday, February 6, 2012, 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Forum (CBT) building beside City Hall. During a regular city council meeting, there will be a delegation to the Mayor and Council by “Citizens for Safe Technology.” Come and listen, learn and ask questions to help, get a
greater understanding of it’s true purpose. Questions need to be answered. Concerns need to be acknowledged and addressed. Let’s get together and get the true facts so we all know what’s going on!
TOBOGGAN PARTY Under the lights at Cone Hill Park
-Peter Wulowka Castlegar
Thanks for the raise! My old age security plan went up from $437.97 to $440.12... a $2.15 increase. My wife’s plan went up from $487.97 to $490.12, also an increase of $2.15. I hope the Members of Parliament got the same raise, especially the Senators!
Saturday, February 18, 2012 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Fire works at 7:30 p.m. ! Free hotdogs and hot chocolate Fire barrels to warm you Lighted toboggan area Free transportation provided by Mountain Transport Institute from the Recreation Complex to Cone Hill from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. as Cone Hill parking is limited. For more information call 250-365-7227
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-Ralph Lemphers, Castlegar
Making great things possible JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor
In some circles materialism may have been given a rough ride, but not the Kinnaird neighbourhood of Castlegar. It’s there at 650 23rd St., right around the corner from Dawn’s Sunshine Café on Columbia Avenue, where Jean’s Material Things honours, respects... and celebrates materials and all that can be made with them. There are a lot of folks who get a lot of enjoyment out of creating things with their own hands and imaginations – and a store like Jean’s Material Things is a depot bulging with supplies along with ideas and inspiration. With eight years in her current location, Jean Schwan, a Terrace transplant, insists on carrying nothing but the finest in supplies for discriminating crafters and artisans who then turn the raw materials into
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such special items. Jean started out with quilting as her focus but has since evolved and expanded. The finest quality 100 per cent cotton is a staple at her warm and friendly enclave, and, thanks to repeated requests and ongoing demand from a high number of “wonderfully talented people,” a wide assortment of yarn is a key ingredient in Jean’s inventory. She made a point to mention the full range of “DMC” embroidery floss she keeps in stock. Always looking to adapt, Jean has plans to further expand her yarn presence and also up the ante in
terms of fuel for the quilting crowd. “They need supplies,” she stated in a late January visit.
“I’ve been sewing for a long time,” related the helpful merchant/mentor, “and I won’t bring in something I won’t use myself. Anything to do with arts and crafts... I have an interest.”
Jean may be active but she doe’s not have the Schwan family market cornered in terms of output. “My husband Ron (a Castlegar native, incidentally) does incredibly beautiful cross-stitch,” she informed. One visit to Jean’s place demonstrates that her enterprise is a labour of love, her commitment, intense, and her knowledge – impressive. Jean’s Material Things is a well laid out shop, a delight for enthusiasts looking to equip themselves for the work they enjoy so well and, as well as product, Jean often offers instruction. “If I can’t lead a class that someone has expressed and interest in,” she says, “I’ll find someone who can.” Whatever you may happen to overhear, whatever you do, don’t be too quick to rule out materialism... Jean’s Material Things, that is... 250304-2337.
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Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun.
ONGOING: THURSDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL. From 6:30- 9 p.m.
disruptive, extravagant personality of Jesus. at the New Life Assembly. Call 250-365 5212. ONGOING: THE WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY meets
Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.
Runs every second Thursday. All levels of Bluegrass players welcome. For more info call Ruth at 250-365-5538.
at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (September to June) at Stanley Humphries Senior Secondary School in Castlegar. New Members are welcome. For further information, contact Grace DeBiasio at 250-364-1426 or Ingeborg Leavell at 250-3670076.
ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has a
ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -
3rd Thursday of the month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our meetings are short and friendly. Contact BEAKS 250-365-3701.
Come for a fun time with activities, books, art and theme nights. A healthy meal is provided. Robson Community School First Wednesday of the month from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Call Laurie at 365-5970 to pre-register. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. arnews com www.castlegarnew arnews.com www castlegarnew w
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Pre and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family Place.
month, morning coffee party at Castlegar United Church (beside the Kinnaird Clinic) at 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy a coffee and meet new friends.
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ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS.
ONGOING: MORNING COFFEE CLUB - Fourth Wednesday of every
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Whist. Tues. 9:30 Floor Curling & Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool. Wed. 9:30 Floor Curling 7:00 Rummoli. Jan. 18 - 10:00am Raspberry Reunion. Thur. 9:30 Floor Curling, Jan. 5 2 p.m. Feb. 2 General Meeting, 2 p.m.; 1 p.m. Bingo (not on meeting day). Fri. 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. Crib & Bridge. Sat. Feb. 11 5 p.m./6 p.m. Dinner/Dance with music from Don Hollis.
ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING Every
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ONGOING: SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX - Mon. 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m.
movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free but bring $$ for candy, grades 6 and up. Info - call 365-7201.
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Every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge.
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gar’s 16th Annual Art Walk will be on display from June 26th to September 16th. Artists interested in being a part of this event need to apply before March 28, 2012. For an application package please contact the Castlegar Arts Council at castlegararts@gmail.com or pick one up at Biznet in the Columbia Plaza ws w s.co o
ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Saturday. Royal
ONGOING: STUDY GROUP, “BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW”, experience the playful,
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at 10 a.m. (phone Mike at 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)
ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every
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ementary for Sept. 12 to May/ June. Male or Female, ages eight years and up. Registration at any meeting. Call senior sensei John Gibson 250-5763 or sensei James Welychko, 250-365-4920.
ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun.
Mondays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning. At Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks)
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Treasure Shop located at 210 - 11th Avenue is currently underway with this month’s Silent Auction containing 50 + diversified items which closes end of day January 28/12. Money saving 2 for 1 sales will be ongoing throughout the winter months. Preferred days for receiving your valued donations will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Exceptions to the rule will be made for special needs. The Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop is offering all stock at 30 per cent FEB. 20 - THE WEST KOOTENAY OS- off until January 31/12. VolunTOMY SUPPORT GROUP will meet at teers are so gratefully appreciat2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, ed and no matter how few hours 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. you can donate, it all helps. Pick Guest: Registeredww application form at the w Amy Shields, leg eg w up an ar a rn ne e w ww
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB MEETS MONDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 6:15-8 P.M. - At Twin Rivers El-
Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (713 4th Street, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2B7). If you love to sing and want to sing both classical and contemporary music, come join the Twin Rivers Chorale. The registration fee is $30 for the entire season and you do not have to be able to read music to join the chorale. FMI contact Sarah Currie at 250304-2529 or curries@ymail.com.
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dents from Stanley Humphries Secondary are putting together a production of Les Miserables (school edition). The dates of the show are: Friday February 17 at 7 pm, Saturday February 18 at 7 pm, and Sunday February 19th at 2pm. They will all be performed in the Activity room at Stanley Humphries. The cost of the tickets are $10 for students and seniors (60+), and adults are $12, the tickets are available at both the Castlegar Library and Bagels and Brew.
ONGOING: TREASURE SHOP SALES - The C&D Hospital Auxiliary
ONGOING: TWIN RIVERS CHORALE REHEARSALS are held every
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bor Discovery Centre Village Museum is holding a writing contest open to children, teens and adults. The subject matter is Doukhobor migration and must be based on actual time lines. Work submitted can be poetry or short story (fact/fiction) and must be original. The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2012. Winners and prizes to be announced June 2012. Please bring or send your entries to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre Village Museum 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar B.C., V1N-4M5. Phone 365-5327 for more information.
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Fun, laughter and dessert a couples webinar with Focus on the Family that features fun, laughter and dessert . Phone 250 365 5212 to register.
Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club. At the Castlegar Community Complex from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets available at Oglows Paint, Bubblee’s Liquor, and Sound West (Trail).
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FEB. 11 - DATE NIGHT CHALLENGE - at 6PM at New Life Assembly.
MAR 31 - 13TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL - Presented by the Castlegar
Castlegar Community Complex, Kootenay Room. New members are always welcome. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening horizons. Information: Pam Johnston: 250-3044701 or castlegargardenclub@ shaw.ca.
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This cross-country skiing fun event will be held at the Paulson Cross Country Ski Trails 33km west of Castlegar. Juice and snack will be provided at the finish line. Parking is available at the Mud Lake parking lot adjacent to the Viking Centre with the Loppet scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Loppet registration and information is available at www.castlegarnordic.ca and Source for Sports (Mallards) in Castlegar.
District Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Kootenay Home & Lifestyle Expo at Selkirk College Gym, Castlegar. This two day jam packed event will showcase the latest and innovative products and services for your home, garden, leisure and much more. Big or small business this Expo is for you. Maximize your business exposure while consumers view your products and services. Enter the draws and see the demonstrations. To book your space or for more information contact Castlegar Chamber 250-365-6313 or tourism@ castlegar.com.
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FEB. 12 - CASTLEGAR NORDIC SKI CLUB ANNUAL FUN “TROLL LOPPET”
MAR 3 AND 4 - KOOTENAY HOME AND LIFESTYLE EXPO - The Castlegar &
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- Toastmasters can help you become a better communicator this year! Our local club, the Sentinel Speakers, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar. Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Mark Sirges at 250-368-2504 or Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.
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Castlegar Complex. Inviting youth organizations to attend and submit their application for fund raising from Fall Fair parking lot. For more information 250-365-7273
raising money to purchase three Space Lab cardiac monitors, Life Pak 15 crash cart monitors/defibrillators, and CADD Prism pump. call 250-304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate.
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Castlegar United Chruch. We will be discussing “Tears of the Desert” by Halima Bashir. If you are interested in joining us please call the church office at 250-3658337.
FEB. 28 - FALL FAIR / BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE / PCRES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 7:00 p.m. at the
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LIGHT UP CAMPAIGN - The Foundation is
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Acupressurist. For further info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250365-6276.
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Come and join the fun!
Snowmobile Drag Racing Saturday, Feb. 4 in Midway! at the Midway Airport
Gates open at 9 a.m. • Registration 9 - 11 a.m. • $25 entry fee First race 11:30 a.m. (or once race line-up is
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To request pre-registration email: glenburn@shaw.ca Admission: Adults over 12 – $7 12 and under, no charge with an adult On-site concession opens at 9 a.m.
For further information contact Memory DeLisle 250-449-2808 Michelle Best 250-449-2680 John Coburn 250-449-2465
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RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION
A long established wholesaler of fine Persian: Eastern imported handmade wool and silk carpets has seized by creditors. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction liquidations.
PUBLIC AUCTION 2 PM • VIEW FROM 1 PM As part of Family Literacy Week, Arlee Venier, children’s librarian from Castlegar & District Public Library, made special storytime visits to all Kindergarten classrooms and early learning programs. During her visits Arlee shared some of her favourite stories and gave out information on our library and local literacy programs. The Sing & Swim event was on Saturday, January 28 at the pool, where families joined Mother Goose facilitators in the pool for some singing and rhymes. Over 20 parents and 22 children participated. This event was offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Castlegar & District Recreation Complex. For more info on local literacy programs call Alana at 304-6862. Craig Lindsay photo
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CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Castlegar’s Sculpture Walk Society held their annual general meeting on Jan. 28. Over a dozen people were on hand to hear the report from board chair Darlene Kalawsky and executive director Joy Barrett, who started in December. “It’s been really exciting to be involved with a project that has been so well run and well received,” said Barrett. “This is our third year and we’re going to have 30 sculptures within the downtown core. Just that sheer number and the quality of the work shows the support the community and the city has had for this amazing project.” Barrett was pleased to see a good turnout and is looking forward to a strong future for Castlegar’s Sculpture Walk.
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Over the years, some prescription drugs have come off with the prescription-only list and become available over-the-counter. A good example of this is the anti-inflammatory drugs know as NSAIDs. Even if you pick them off the shelf, they still can cause problems in certain situations. Ask for advice first before buying. Our pharmacists certainly can help.
Executive director Joy Barrett, surrounded by board members Gord Turner, James McKay, and Bob Westcott, gives her report at the Sculpture Walk general meeting. Craig Lindsay photo
“The AGM went really well,” she said. “It was great to see the community come out and support this. There are a lot of exciting things we’re going to be doing this year continuing with the Sandsations project that will be in July. There’s also the Mosaic project that is done with local youth. We’re also
looking to add some jazz to the downtown core, see what we can do to be more colourful and have the community and tourists come out as well.” Kalawsky talked about other projects that have been done recently such as the Gala Awards Celebration and the Scavenger Hunt program,
and some exciting upcoming events such as possibly placing large sculptures at the main entrances to the city. The group is also hoping to increase their membership and board members looked at different ways to attract new members by possibly changing the membership rules.
We all know people who get angry very easily. These people can seethe with anger over something most of us would consider trivial. If these angry people have heart disease they are at a four times greater risk of having a recurrent heart attack. The phrases “don’t worry, be happy” and “don’t sweat the small stuff ”, come to mind. Life is too short to be angry all the time. Life will be short if you are. Constipation can sometimes be caused by medications. Examples of these medications include iron supplements, narcotics, some blood pressure drugs and antidepressants, antacids and many others. Ask our pharmacists if any of your medications can cause constipation. Here’s an encouraging statistic from the U.S. Since 2005, the percentage of adults who smoke dropped from 21% to 19% in 2010. In Canada, we are now at 17%. Even teens between the ages of 15 and 17 are smoking less. It’s now only 9%. If your New Year’s resolution involves kicking the smoking habit, you can turn to your pharmacist for help.
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Local nursing students getting ready for a trip to Guatemala
Castlegar News Reporter
A group of 14 Selkirk College nursing students will be travelling to Guatemala in May for a practice experience. The students will be looking at furthering their understanding of how community development and health are positively linked. “Every year, except for last year because they cancelled it, Selkirk College has a panel of judges that we have to apply to,” said student Kelly Simpson. “They pick the group of students that get to go. In April, as part of our clinical practice experience we get to go to Guatemala and fulfill our practice hours nursing, doing health promotion and working with our practice partners to enhance our knowledge.” The third year nursing students will be the sixth group to head down to Guatemala and work with partner groups AMES Association of Women in Solildarity, Mayan People’s clinic of La Esmeralda, the Cooperative of Nuevo Horizonte, and the Community of Sipikapa.
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The City of Castlegar 2012 Utility Invoices have now been mailed. Please contact City Hall at 365-7227 if you have not received your Utility Invoice. Utility fees are levied to maintain and upgrade Water and Sewer systems as well as to provide garbage collection and disposal services to the community. The average property owner will receive a discount of $53.46 if they pay their utility invoice, in full, by February 29, 2012. Payments received after February 29, 2012 will not receive the discount. Payment may be made at most financial institutions, through internet, ATM, or telebanking. You may also pay by mail or in person at City Hall, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. The City accepts cash, cheque or debit but does not accept credit cards. Mailed payments must be received by City Hall on the due date of February 29, 2012. Postmarks will not be accepted as the received date. For more information about City of Castlegar utility rates or our pre-authorized payment plan please visit www.castlegar.ca or call us at 365-7227 or by email at finance@castlegar.ca.
Selkirk College nursing students Kelly Simpson, Carly Paolone, and Heather Price will be part of a group heading to Guatemala in April. The students are having a Rice and Beans Fundraiser on Feb. 3 at Rossland Secondary School starting at 6 p.m. Craig Lindsay photo CRAIG LINDSAY
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The nurses will be led by Selkirk College instructor MaryAnne Morris and two other supervisors. “Mary-Anne is our Global Health instructor,” said student Carly Paolone. “She’s been going on international nursing trips for years. She’s awesome. “ “We’re doing some teaching plans in our Global Health class that we might actually be able to teach when when we’re down there,” said Simpson. “So there’s a real crossover of theory and then we’ll get to practice it. It’s great.” The students will be in Guatemala from April 25 to May 18. “Our itinerary is pretty full,” said Paolone. “We’ve got something planned for pretty much every day.” The students will spend the first few days in Guatemala City in a hotel but after that will be mostly camping in smaller towns in backyards. “We will be working closely with our practice partners who have worked before with Mary-Anne and other previous Selkirk groups,” said Paolone. “We will do
a number of things such as hand hygiene, dental hygiene, and women’s health including sexual health, we talk about condom use and STD’s. We’re trying to learn from them how close community health is in relation to general health.” The group will also learn about how to address social issues such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, and human rights violations. “We’re going to communities that are poverty stricken and don’t have much for medical facilities,” said Paolone. “We’re going to see how working with the community and how the community working together is linked to health. We not only hope to teach them but also learn from them and take it back for when we become nurses.” “We are also expecting to learn how to cope with limited resources,” said Simpson. “We can apply those principles in our own work. If we choose to work in the north we’re going to have limited resources. The group is hoping to raise over
$30,000 to cover the cost of the trip for the students. To help raise the money, the students are organizing several rice and beans fundraisers. The next one up is on Feb. 3 at Rossland Secondary School at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per person with tickets available at the door. “We do a traditional Guatemalan dinner with a beans, rice, corn bread, coleslaw, and desserts,” said student Heather Price. “We also do a silent auction with items that have been donated from the community plus a raffle.” The event also features a slide show presentation from previous nursing students who have already made the trip to Guatemala. “What we’ve heard from previous classes that have gone is that the experience is unlike anything you can get from simply travelling,” said Simpson. “This is just a different perspective. You’re invited into the communities. You go to a family’s house for meals. They want you to come back. It’s a really exciting partnership. We’re superexcited to go.”
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GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP AND CBT GRANTS OVERVIEW Columbia Basin Trust is hosting free grant writing workshops in partnership with Selkirk College. The workshop will cover topics such as funder identification, focusing your project idea, key elements of a project proposal, setting your budget and writing tips. An overview about CBT’s granting programs will also be provided. The workshops are being held:
“It’s not just the dollar figure, maybe there’s something you’d like to see done that’s not on that list in capital projects or whatever. You want to say, ‘here’s my input. I think this is a great idea. Can it fit in?’ and we’ll consider it. We talk about communication and this is a key communication. This is a huge document. There’s a lot of money involved in what we’re doing.� The estimate for taxes and charges for 2012 for a representative house in Castlegar is $1,907. That number is up $58 from 2011. That includes $744 for municipal taxes, up from $709 in 2011; $738 in school taxes, up from $724 in 2011; $352 in regional district taxes,
up from $345 in 2011; and $72 in hospital and other charges, up from $71 from 2011. The total estimated taxes and charges for a typical representative house in Castlegar for 2012 is $2,676, which included $1,907 in total taxes plus $769 in user fees. In comparison, Nelson’s total taxes from 2011 are $3,900 which includes $2,788 in total taxes plus $15 for parcel taxes plus $1,097 for user fees. Trail’s comes out lowest of all West Kootenay towns at $2,571 for 2011, which includes $1,822 in total taxes, $150 in parcel taxes and $599 in user fees. The average total taxes for 2011 were $2,175 for towns and cities in the West Kootenay. The total taxes and charges including
parcel taxes and user fees were $3,049. The 2012 budget for Castlegar authorizes approximately $9.5 million in capital projects. Major projects include: Water Treatment Centre, which is required by provincial regulation = $1.2 million; Airport Water System Extension project = $1.5 million; Millennium Park enhancement project = $1 million; Completion of South End Water Reservoir = $894,000; and Airport Sewer System Extension project = $680,000; and Residential Water Meter program = $500,000. Despite the low turnout at the meeting, there were some strong points made from area residents. Sandy McCreight of Castlegar wants to see more emphasis on
helping with the aging senior’s community. “When we pay $30,000 a year to have flowers but don’t have access for our elderly people to have a ride in a cab or whatever it is to get to a medical appointment, that’s quality of life,� she said to city staff during the meeting. “We talk about arts and culture but I’m talking about the basics. Maybe it’s about redirecting, maybe it’s about holding those above at different levels accountable but I think it’s something that needs to be addressed.� City Chief Administrative Officer John Malcolm pointed out that the city is responsible for infrastructure as well as garbage and sewer, while senior’s housing and other issues fall more under
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The Castlegar Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron No. 581 Range team competed on January 28 in Cranbrook as part of the Regional Cadet Marksmanship competition. The team won silver medals with Sergeant Petruk also taking the bronze medal for top individual shooter. The team spent many hours practicing for this annual event and it paid off. The air cadets meet Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. at the Air Cadet hall and the group is open to all youth between the ages of 12- 18 years. Pictured at left, from left, Flight Sergeant Hirt, OfďŹ cer Cadet Gardiner, Sergeant Petruk, Corporal Kallin, Corporal Laramee, Flight Sergeant Laramee, and Range OfďŹ cer Lt. Jean Lundquist.
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See dealer for details. ‡ Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2012 Silverado EXT 2WD on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Credit prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132 Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $22,995 with $1,999 down on 2012 Silverado EXT 2WD, equipped as described. ¥ Offer applies to the purchase financing of new 2011 Buick Regal, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, Orlando, Sonic and Buick Verano and Regal models on approved credit (O.A.C) by TD Financing Services. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between January 6, 2012 and February 29, 2012. The first monthly payment will be deferred for 180 days and finance contract will be extended accordingly. No interest accrues on unpaid amounts during the deferral period. After 180 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal and interest over the remaining term of the contract. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See newspaper or dealer for details. ^Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. 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Residential Water Metering Program I t is the City of Castlegar’s goal to have every dwelling within the City to
have a water meter and reading device installed by December 31, 2013. Currently, over 1000 meters have been installed within City limits. The City has contracted Corix Utilities to install the residential water meters. Residential property owners within the South Castlegar area, shown on the map to the far right, must make arrangements with Corix Utilities at 1-877-6663837 to have their residence surveyed for a residential meter and to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2012. Those residential properties that are not shown on the attached map must make arrangements with Corix Utilities in 2013. There is NO COST to the property owner if Corix Utilities is permitted access to the dwelling to conduct a survey and install a residential water meter during the period outlined above. The City anticipates that metered billing will commence in the first quarter of 2014 after both metered usage rates and flat rates are set. As per Council direction, all residential property owners who fail to make arrangements with Corix Utilities to install a residential water meter will be billed at a flat rate and be responsible for the meter installation charges. The flat rate will be significantly higher than current rates once the Residential Metering Program is complete and usage based billing is implemented.
Some Frequently Asked Question: Scheduling and Booking an Installation Appointment Corix Utilities crews will be installing residential meters throughout the City with priority for installs as outlined above. Contact the Corix Utilities Call Center, toll free at 1-877-666-3837, to arrange to have a water meter installed.
How long does the installation take? The entire installation process takes approximately one (1) hour. A uniformed technician, carrying CORIX Utilities Photo ID, will perform the necessary work. The technician will require full access to your water service line. The water service line is usually located where your water service enters your home’s basement or crawlspace. Please ensure that your main shut-off valve is free from clutter and is accessible. Please note that an adult (18 years+) must be present during the installation to provide access and to sign off on the installation forms or notes. The signed forms or notes will then be forwarded to the City of Castlegar.
Why is the City installing water meters? Water meters and usage billing provide an incentive for users to conserve water and to pay based on their consumption. By reducing usage, the City may be able to prolong the useful life of existing infrastructure, reduce treatment costs and energy cost necessary to pump the water, and potentially eliminate or defer expanding infrastructure capacity. In the event of new capital costs, a metered system more fairly apportions the costs. Water metering is a key component of a successful leak detection and water loss program. Leaks within residences and the distribution system can be found sooner. - saving everyone money on lost water. In 2007 and 2008, the City of Castlegar was unsuccessful in its grant funding application for UV Treatment at its Water Treatment Center due to high water demand within Castlegar. As a result, a water metering and education campaign was developed for the City and due to its ongoing success, the City is happy to announce that it has been successful in receiving a grant for $760,000 towards the UV Reactors at the Water Treatment Center.
Will my water bill go down after installing a meter? That will depend on your usage. In 2014 it is anticipated that utility bills for residences with meters will be made up of two components, a fixed flat rate and a consumption based rate. The fixed rate will enable the City to maintain a base level of revenue and pay for infrastructure shared among all users. In contrast, the consumption rate will allow users to affect their water bill by conserving water.
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What is the cost of installing a water meter if I miss the program deadlines? Cost will vary depending on the contractor that you choose. However, to ensure that the water meters installed are compatible with the City’s meter reading equipment and software, the water meter and MXU must be purchased from the City at cost. Residents can expect to pay approximately $800 for an inside install and approximately $1500 for an outside install.
Do City employees need to enter my residence to read the water meter? No. Meter readings are taken from the roadway by a vehicle mounted reading device that wakes up the radio transmitting unit long enough to facilitate the meter read. Once read, the unit will ‘go back to sleep’ until it is woken again.
Are there health risks associated with water meters? There are no identified health risks associated with water meters. Additionally, there are some significant differences between the meters being installed by the City of Castlegar and SMART meters being installed by electrical utilities. The water meter reader device called an MXU transmits a radio signal only when called upon (once a month) and only for a duration of less than one second. The rest of the time the MXU sits ‘asleep’. Readings are sent directly to the City’s reader and not through a meter network like electrical SMART meters.
Who owns the water meter once it is installed? The City owns the water meter once it is installed and will pay for the maintenance and replacement of the meter. In addition, any damages proven to be the fault of a meter will be covered by the City.
Who makes the decision to install the water meter outside (meter pit installation) or inside the dwelling? The final decision is made by the City with input from the property owner and the City’s contractor. Whenever practical, the City will require that a water meter be installed inside the dwelling. There is a premium to installing the water meter in a meter pit. If a meter is able to be installed inside, but a property owner is adamant about having the meter installed in a pit then the option is available to have the meter installed in a pit. However, the home owner will be required to pay for the difference between an inside installation and a pit installation - approximately $500 on a typical installation.
How is the City paying for the water meters? The City is using monies from the gas tax rebate to pay for the residential water metering program.
GENERAL QUESTIONS For general questions or concerns or to arrange an appointment please contact the Corix Utilities Call Center toll free at 1-877-666-3837
If your question or concern is not being addressed by the Corix Utilities staff please contact the City of Castlegar Transportation and Civic Works Department at (250) 365-5979.
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Reece Martis, 10 and Cherie Martis, 9 try out the new Early Literacy Station at Castlegar & District Public Library (top photo at left). “The new computer has lots of features!� stated Cherie while using the pre-loaded programmed computer recently at the Library. “I like the touch screen. The screen is wide, the letters on the keyboard are big and bold.� Reece Martis stated. “I like the activities� responded his sister Cherie. “World of Goo� is the favourite site for both these library customers. The literacy station and desk were purchased through a generous donation from the Castlegar Rotary Club. The club is represented by President of the local Rotary PM group – Dale Donaldson (in lower photo), who also had a chance for a hands-on introduction to the system. Both stations are available at no charge during library open hours.
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Elvis, or at least a more than reasonable facsimile, is coming to Castlegar. Elvis impersonator Gino Monopoli will bring a full-band tribute show to the Element Club on Friday, February 10. The evening will also feature a live auction with items such as an Aerosmith guitar and sports memorabilia. Money raised will
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The white sturgeon is yet another local species that is in trouble‌ what do we know about these gentle monsters? The white sturgeon is North America’s largest and longest living freshwater fish. The sturgeon can grow over six metres in length, weigh up to 1800 pounds and can have a lifespan of over 100 years. It is a unique looking fish, with a long, slender body and no scales. Instead they have bony plates known as scutes that protect the sturgeon’s body. Sturgeons have poor eyesight, to compensate they use their barbells to feel around for food which they then suck up with their vacuum-like mouth. White sturgeons are found in four freshwater drainages along North America’s west coast: the Sacramento, Columbia, Kootenay, and Fraser river systems. Originally, the Kootenay sturgeon would travel 700 miles from the Pacific Ocean every year to spawn in the upper reaches of the river and return to the ocean to feed. Roughly 11,000 years ago, glacial movement created the
Bonnington Falls on the western arm of Kootenay Lake which became a natural barrier that completely isolated fish above the falls from returning to the ocean. This made them the only naturally landlocked population of white sturgeon in North America. Since then, the Columbia and Kootenay River systems have become choked with many dams that have isolated dozens more sturgeon populations and introduced some new problems. Not only do dams isolate, they also trap nutrients from flowing downstream and providing food for organisms upon which the sturgeon feed. Local sturgeon populations of concern are located between the Hugh Keenleyside and Grand Coulee dams on the Columbia River. Smaller populations also live in the Revelstoke reservoir and around Mica Dam. As of 2006, the wild sturgeon population in the Kootenay and Columbia River systems was estimated to be just over 450 adult fish. There are at least two problems for the sturgeon. First, the eggs being laid and
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fertilized near dams are getting smothered by slit. Dams tend to slow up the flow of water which means more slit settles instead of being moved along. All fish eggs need access to flowing water to “breathe.� The second problem is the lack of recruitment into the adult population. Researchers are finding eggs and adults but not a lot in between. This is a problem as adults die naturally; it seems there aren’t many juveniles to replace or add to the adult population. Where are the juveniles? No one really knows.
One aspect of the sturgeon ecology that isn’t helping matters is their slow maturity. Females don’t start to breed until they are around 18 years old‌there are so many things that can happen in those 18 years to prevent the female from producing offspring. Companies like BC Hydro are doing their part to help by organizing sturgeon releases. These sturgeons have been raised in hatcheries until ten months of age then are released into the river at various locations, typically involving kids which certainly helps to educate the next
generation. Also U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service along with the federal and provincial biologists in British Columbia are working on a recovery plan for the white sturgeon. The recovery plan is aimed at stabilizing the populations and preventing any further decline in numbers. In the end, the hope is that all these efforts will be successful in rebuilding the sturgeon populations. Ross Zeleznik and Matt Howard are second year Recreation, Fish and Wildlife students at Castlegar Selkirk College.
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Feb. 14th - Valentine’s Burlesque Show Feb. 16th - Skatepark Fundraiser Feb. 17th - Ryan Wells & Joel West Feb. 18th - Delhi 2 Dublin Tickets on sale now!
Feb. 22nd - Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5 Tickets on sale now!
Feb. 24th - Rococode Feb. 25th - Funkanomics (Ghetto Funk, Germany) with Freddy J (Calgary)
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The BC SPCA is urging pet guardians and all animal lovers to do their part to help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation in British Columbia. The non-profit animal welfare society is highlighting the benefits of spaying and neutering for pets during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month in February. “The terrible reality is that there are still many more animals born in our province every year than there are homes for,� says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “The SPCA and other rescue groups find homes for thousands of these abandoned or surrendered animals every year, but we know that there are so many more who suffer and die after being abandoned by their guardians. It is heartbreaking because this is a completely preventable problem.� She notes that in 2011 the BC SPCA’s 37 branches took in more than 32,000 abandoned, neglected, injured and abused animals. “We find that with many pet guardians it is attitude, rather
Spaying and neutering can mean fewer kittens and puppies being going without loving homes.
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than cost, that prevents them from having their animals sterilized,â€? says Chortyk. “They love their pets, but they don’t realize that by not having them spayed or neutered they may be impacting their pet’s quality of life and the bond they could be sharing.â€? Some of the benefits of spaying and neutering include: • Decreased aggression. Neutering generally reduces aggressive behaviours in pets. Neutered dogs are calmer and less likely to bite, attack or get into altercations at the dog park. Neutered cats
don’t have the drive to mark and protect their territory and are less likely to spray or get into cat fights; • Calmer, happier pets. Female cats go in and out of heat every three weeks between January and November. As well as preventing litters, spaying your cat will reduce her desire to escape to find a mate, spraying or inappropriate elimination, howling and attracting male cats onto your property; • Increased health. Spaying or neutering your pet reduces the likelihood of them developing uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers;
• Good overall pet care. Having your pet sterilized also provides an opportunity to have other important health procedures performed, as necessary, such as teeth cleaning. Spaying and neutering is done under a general anesthetic, so your pet won’t be in pain. • It is also the perfect time to get an identification tattoo or microchip. In BC SPCA shelters, only 11 percent of cats are returned to their guardians from an animal shelter mainly because they lack identification compared to a return rate for dogs of 65 percent.
If cost is a concern, check with your local SPCA. The SPCA provides assistance to low-income pet guardians where possible and many communities have low-cost spay/ neuter funds administered through the local government. For more information on spaying and neutering your pet, visit spca.bc.ca. Last year the BC SPCA spent more than $2 million on spay/neuter programs across B.C. As part of its commitment to ending pet overpopulation the SPCA sterilizes every dog, cat and rabbit prior to adoption.
Practice makes... “Miserables� A group of theatre students from Stanley Humphries Secondary are putting together a production of Les Miserables. The students have been working for more than six months on the project. The dates of the show are: Friday February 17 at 7 pm, Saturday February 18 at 7 pm, and Sunday February 19th at 2pm. They will all be performed in the Activity room at Stanley Humphries. The cost of the tickets are $10 for students and seniors (60+), and adults are $12, the tickets are available at both the Castlegar Library and Bagels and Brew. Pictured at left: Christina Postnikoff (as Fantine), Casey Gray (as Jean Valjean), and Jackson Berry (as Javert) practice their lines for the upcoming school production. Submitted photo
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Rebels even up weekend series with Nelson — KIJHL STANDINGS — Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM Beaver Valley CASTLEGAR Nelson Spokane Grand Forks
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L 6 10 15 21 43
38 32 24 19 1
T 0 1 0 1 0
OTL 2 2 4 2 1
PTS 78 67 52 41 3
GF
GA
293 219 212 163 92
134 113 136 194 418
Kootenay Conference EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION TEAM Fernie Kimberley Creston Valley Golden Columbia Valley
Andrew Walton (#7) and Scott Morisseau of the Rebels fight for the puck in front of the Nelson net during Saturday’s game at the Castlegar Community Complex. CRAIG LINDSAY
GP 46 45 43 43 45
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“Saturday’s game was much better,” said alternate captain Anthony Delong. “We had much better team play. We kept it to the simple things. We were much more physical and I think we had more emotion on our bench.” Rebel goalie Connor Beauchamp picked up the game’s first star honours with a strong 27 save performance between the
pipes. In Nelson on Friday it was all Leafs. Max Mois and Colton Malmsten gave Nelson a 2-0 lead after one period. Anthony Delong cut the lead to 2-1 at 18:11 of the second with a power play marker. Four straight Leaf goals, however, put the game away as Brett Norman, Mois with his second,
The Castlegar Rebels split a home and home series with the Nelson Leafs this past weekend. Both teams won handily in their home arenas; Nelson won 6-2 on Friday, while Castlegar came out on top 4-1 on Saturday. On Saturday, the teams battled through two scoreContinued on P. 21 less periods before Stuart Walton hit the mark 28 seconds into the third period. Anthony Delong and Walton, with his second, put the Rebels up 3-0. Dallon Stoddart picked up Nelson’s only goal of the game at 11:45. Arthur Andrews scored the final goal of the game Craig Lindsay photo at 7:05 of the third to give Castlegar the 4-1 Rebels AP Quinn Klimchuk brings the puck around the Nelvictory. son net looking for a teammate in front on Saturday.
GP 45 44 44 43 44
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L
T
31 30 25 16 3
10 12 15 22 40
0 1 0 1 0
OTL 4 1 4 4 1
PTS 66 52 54 37 7
GF
GA
212 229 201 152 101
125 134 158 162 312
Okanagan/Shuswap Conference DOUG BIRKS DIVISION TEAM GP Kamloops 44 Revelstoke 44 North Okanagan 44 Sicamous 43 Chase 44
W 32 31 30 15 5
L 7 10 13 26 37
T 1 0 0 1 1
OTL 4 3 1 1 1
PTS 69 65 61 32 12
GF 205 237 169 137 108
GA 137 141 135 162 273
Okanagan/Shuswap Conference OKANAGAN DIVISION TEAM
GP 45 43 44 45 44
Osoyoos Princeton Penticton Kelowna Summerland
W
L
25 24 22 22 11
17 16 15 19 31
T 1 1 1 0 0
OTL 2 2 6 4 2
PTS 53 51 51 48 24
GF
GA
214 186 146 198 165
157 161 145 183 259
— REBEL SCORING — PLAYER Stuart Walton Anthony Delong Tyler Robinson Scott Morisseau Arthur Andrews
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GP 43 42 44 30 43
GOALIES # GP Connor Beauchamp 1 25 Jordan Gluck 31 23
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L 7 6
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48 36 29 31 28 T 1 0
GA 60 64
PTS 74 70 51 50 46 SO 2 2
GAA 2.44 2.91
PIM 60 130 101 34 57 SV% .904 .895
Statistics updated Tuesday, Jan. 30
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NHL Hockey Pool Results
Unit#2, 1810 8th Ave. Castlegar, BC V1N 2Y2 Ph. 250.365.6397 Fx. 250.365.6390
2011 - 2012 SEASON Place
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Score
Place
Place
Team
Pozzy #2
822
T130
Andy Evin (3 )
788
196
Ryan Coville #3 (2 )
Pam Zemp (2 )
821
T132
Alexandra Shrieves
787
197
Alups Rogues (2 )
744
T68
Soap & Suds
820
T132
Nat Hipwell
787
198
Brayden Biln (5 )
743
889
T68
Terry Balyk
820
T134
JT. Johnson (2 )
786
T199
Joan Gratton (2 )
741
878
T70
C's Crew
818
T134
Kim Keraiff (3 )
786
T199
Pack Leader
741
Elenn Conacher
876
T70
Nadine Evin
818
136
Rhonda Jackman (3 )
785
T199
Kevin Olesen
873
T72
Gus & Lila (2 )
817
137
kmgfisher
784
202
Nadine Chernoff
870
T72
One more try
817
T138
Vi Krest
783
9
Deep Dhillon (2 )
865
T74
Suzie Chernoff
816
T138
Mysterious #1
10
John Zarikoff
864
T74
Quick Pics (2 )
816
T138
T11
Sheldon Knutson (2 )
862
T74
B. Mercer
816
T138
T11
R.Keith Beck
862
T74
Mama Pozzy
816
13
David Wah
861
78
Regan Bryers (2 )
14
ADAM CRAWFORD
860
79
UP IN FLAMES (2 )
15
Gratnt Matthews
855
80
T16
Wyatt R Daniels
854
1
P. J. Kin
904
T65
2
H.Byers
897
67
3
Mac McHenry
896
4
Leah Biln (2 )
5
Rose Rilkoff
6 7 8
T16 18 T19
Team
Score
Score
Place
Team
Score 746
Sausage Muffins (2 )
741
Mert Hubel (3 )
740
T203
Mike Dampier (3 )
739
783
T203
Leela
739
Joe Chernoff (3 )
783
T205
Shane Young
738
Deb Matthews (3 )
783
T205
Joe Piller
738
142
Jacob Streleoff
781
T205
REdSox9 (2 )
738
814
T143
Mark A Lisinsky
780
208
Al Kuffert
737
813
T143
Ken Woodward
780
T209
Mysterious Percs
736
Darryl Flasch (3 )
812
T143
Ron Orton (2 )
780
T209
Kinso (2 )
736
T81
Tazman Devils
811
T146
Lynn Lewis (4 )
779
211
MooMoo
734 733
Puckhog
854
T81
Shirley Hubel
811
T146
No Chance (2 )
779
T212
Gary Fodor (2 )
Ron Matthews (2 )
853
T81
Ron Postinkoff
811
148
Hockey Sucks
778
T212
Emily C (2 )
733
Kimberly Sookorukoff (3 )
850
T84
David Lindsay
810
T149
Alana Markin
777
T214
Ryan Matthews
732
Marilyn Morisseau (2 )
777
T214
Wally Verigin (2 )
732
Warren Chernoff
776
T214
Luba Stouchruoff
732
Zoes LMS (2 )
850
T84
21
Tasie
849
86
Long Shot
810
T149
Make It Sausage
809
151
22
B. Markin -2
848
23
Jake Cutts (3 )
847
T87
Tom Mitchell
808
T152
Dave Muir (2 )
775
T217
Al. K (2 )
730
T87
Dani Wah (2 )
808
T152
Finny
775
T217
Alley Kat (3 )
T24
C Luongo
730
845
T89
PicsPic
807
T152
Ryan Sookorukoff
775
219
Francis Five (3 )
T24
729
Lou Bouliane
845
T89
Walter Swetlishoff (4 )
807
155
Marnie Pettit (3 )
774
220
Danie McTaggart (3 )
T26
726
Ryan Coville #2 (2 )
844
T89
Papa Barty
807
T156
Long Shot Poole (3 )
773
221
Jessee Morisseau (3 )
725
T26
Fubar Hubel
844
T92
Kevin Carlson (2 )
806
T156
Chelsea Markin (2 )
773
222
Brett Chernoff (2 )
719
T28
Al Soobotin
843
T92
Skweezer
806
T158
Mac's attackers (2 )
771
223
Robert Mason (3 )
718
Phil Markin (2 )
771
224
S. Harris (3 )
717
Matt Roberts (2 )
770
225
Rod Harshenin (3 )
716 713
T19
T28
D Hartson (2 )
843
T94
Mamma Barry
805
T158
T28
Clint...
843
T94
All The Way (2 )
805
160
T28
Helen Zarikoff
843
T94
Doug Fellman
805
T161
Tyrone Anderson
769
226
Silverdollars (4 )
T32
Light Em Up
842
T94
Bev George
805
T161
Teasm Kanigan (2 )
769
227
Shawn Walsh (2 )
711
T32
John Ratcliffe
842
T94
p.k.pups (2 )
805
T163
Dion Resicini (2 )
768
228
Kelly Keraiff #2 (2 )
709
34
Steve Scott
841
T99
Thomas Bare (3 )
804
T163
Cindy Conacher (2 )
768
229
Nolan (4 )
708
35
James Wozney
840
T99
Stacy Donald (2 )
804
T165
Sausage Links (2 )
767
230
Joshua K (5 )
707
36
Logan Voykin (2 )
839
T99
L. Terava
804
T165
Schneider For #1 (2 )
767
231
60 Cents (3 )
689
T37
It's all relative (2 )
837
T102
Blair McCavley (2 )
803
T167
Me like pancakes
766
232
Tamso T H H. (2 )
684
T37
Tickle My Fancy
837
T102
James Watson (2 )
803
T167
John Jackman
766
233
Evan Poznikoff (5 )
644
766
T37
Wayne Kuzyk
837
T102
Tim Allen
803
T167
Jangles (3 )
T40
Kennady Keraiff (3 )
836
T102
Doug Henderson
803
T167
Yellow Weasel (2 )
766
T40
Shamim Pourmokhtari
836
T102
Hoover's (2 )
803
T167
Paul Rodrigues (4 )
766
42
P Markin
835
T107
Doug Morisseau (2 )
802
172
Amber Walsh
765
43
Puckhog2 (2 )
834
T107
Winning Woman
802
173
Vertical Acres
764
T44
June Bos (2 )
833
T107
C. Mercer (2 )
802
T174
Pennie Pipke (3 )
762
T44
Gordon Bos
833
T107
Garry Williams (2 )
802
T174
Tyler Maddocks (3 )
762
T46
Russ Daniels
832
T107
R Evdokimoff (2 )
802
T174
Brittney Soobotin (3 )
762
Pappa Pozzy
832
112
99 High Score (3 )
801
T177
Pool Slayer
761
48
Playsetter 2 (3 )
831
113
Grover99 (2 )
800
T177
Keith Stevens (3 )
761
T49
Len Donald (2 )
830
T114
Lynn Opperman
799
179
Ex Coach
760
T49
JohnnyK (2 )
830
T114
dkaa14
799
180
Baloney Heads (2 )
759
T51
Grabrielle Jangalu (2 )
828
T114
Kristy Daniels
799
T181
Playsetter (2 )
758
T51
Rod Scheltens (2 )
828
T117
Firenewt
798
T181
Sausage Rounds (4 )
758
T51
Pete Postnikoff
828
T117
G R Hoover "Hoov"s"
798
T181
Patti Kabatoff (2 )
758
T51
George Pipke
828
T117
HAB-A-DABA-DOO
798
T184
Mike Tarasoff (2 )
757
Bill Verigin
827
T120
Spring Fever
796
T184
Brenda Balyk (3 )
757
Austin Shrieves
826
T120
Dennis Ferris
796
186
Camron Jmaeff
756
T56
Ryan Coleville1 (2 )
826
T122
Kyle Morisseau (3 )
795
187
Ted Healey
755
T56
Claire Hingley
826
T122
Harry Lebedeff (2 )
795
T188
Hawkeye (2 )
754
T59
Shawn Williams (2 )
825
124
Sophie's Sprinners (4 )
794
T188
Sausage Patties (4 )
754
T59
Pmar
825
125
Daryl MacAskin (3 )
793
T188
Pozzy#1 (2 )
754
T59
Mike Dmytruk (2 )
825
126
Nelson Sousa
791
T188
Joe Gauthier (3 )
754
T59
Sophie Streleoff
825
T127
B.Markin-1 (2 )
790
192
21 Tops (2 )
753
63
Teemka
824
T127
Scott Morisseau
790
193
Nancy Donald (2 )
750
64
Pat Biln (3 )
823
T127
Kelly Keraiff (3 )
790
194
Dave Loukianow (3 )
748
Killer Christ (2 )
822
T130
Marie Waite (2 )
788
195
Liz Markin
747
T46
55 T56
T65
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Sports Mighty Mallards grab silver in N. Okanagan Fitness Knowledge Financial Planning: Take Control Prenatal Breastfeeding H2S Alive OFA Level 1 Foodsafe Acrylics for True Beginners Tax Free Savings
NIGHT CHALLENGE EV VENT T EVENT Castlegar Mighty Mallards. From left to right, in the back row: Chris Barlow (coach); Tyler Bell (assistant coach); Rob Zwick (manager). Middle row: Katy Perepolkin, Eric Tarasoff, Kyle McIntosh, Brayden Jordan Front Row: Ryan Stainer, Kyler Hilderman, Phil Scheulin, Kody Pearce, Bradley Chirdaris, Matthew Zwick, Christian Barlow (goalie). Missing: Brayden Biln, Pat Biln (assistant coach). Submitted photo SUBMITTED
The North Okanagan Minor Hockey Association (Enderby and Vernon)
hosted a Pee Wee House tournament the weekend of January 27 – 29. Two Castlegar teams were entered. They
met each other in a semifinal game that ended in a tie game and got settled with a six round shootout. Castlegar
Mighty Mallards won this exciting game and went on to play Abbotsford for the finals. The final game saw great com-
petitive hockey, with the Mighty Mallards taking home the silver medal after losing the final match 4 – 2.
Rebels fall 11 points back of Beaver Valley Continued from P. 19
Colton Schell, and Patrick Martens all scored for the home team. Scott Morisseau scored a late goal for the Rebels to make the final score 6-2 for Nelson. “We were getting too fancy with getting pucks out of our end,” said Delong. “We just needed to stick to the simple things like chipping the puck out and dumping it. Little simple things like that would’ve helped us much more.” Jordan Gluck was in net for Castlegar and made 19 saves out of 25 shots. This weekend the Rebels have a home and home series with Beaver Valley. The teams play in Fruit-
vale on Friday and are at the Castlegar Community Complex on Saturday. “They’re a pretty good team,” said Delong. “We beat them four times in a row which is good on our part. Obviously, it looks like they’ll win but we want to get further away from Nelson and closer to Beaver Valley. The next weekend will set the tone for play-offs if we end up playing them.” Delong said the team wants to finish strong, while preparing for play-offs which start in less then a month. “We’re starting to tune-up for the play-offs,” he said. “We’re trying to make the game simple. All these games coming up are going to be like play-off
games. We don’t want to lose any more.” Castlegar sits 11 points back of Beaver Valley in the battle for first in the Neil Murdoch division. Nelson is third, 15 points back of
Castlegar. The two newest Rebels, forward Dylan Sibbald and defenceman Riley Henderson, are both fitting in well. “Sibbald gives us a lot of speed up front
which helps us become a faster team,” said Delong. “Henderson’s got a lot of size and good reach, which is really good for a defenceman and he’s got a good shot from the point.”
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Sponsored by Anthony Delong (#16) of the Rebels has choice words for Nelson’s Linden Horswill during Saturday’s game at the Complex. Craig Lindsay photo
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Sports Castlegar Nordic
SHSS grade 8’s edge Salmo
Ski Club 26th
Annual Fun “Troll Loppet”
Cross Country Ski Marathon Sunday, February 12th, 2012 9:00am start time at the Viking Centre, Paulson x/c Ski Trails Registration and information available at: www.castlegarnordic.ca or Source for Sports (Mallards) in Castlegar.
Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386
Castlegar & District Recreation Department Winter Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday & Wednesday
WEEKEND PUBLIC SKATE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4 CANCELLED (PEE WEE REP TOURNAMENT) SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 4:15-5:45PM
9:00-10:00am Circuit Strength or Deep Water Workout 10:15-11:15am Fabulous 50+ 5:30-6:30pm Ultimate Kickbox
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Stanley Humphries Secondary grade 8 girls basketball team 2011-12: Back row L-R: Michelle Matson, Helena Garay, Michelle Sofonoff, Sarah Elliot, Nicole Palmer, Madison Morehouse, Coach Kim Matson. Front row L-R: Lisa Leffelaar, Idaylia Swanson, Ashley Kooiman. On Monday in Salmo, the SHSS grade 8 girls won a close one over their hosts 24-23. Nicole Palmer led the Bulldogs with 12 points. Submitted photo
SHSS seniors take Salmo to the limit
12:00-1:00PM
REBELS VS BEAVER VALLEY
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The Stanley Humphries senior girls (Laura Monsen, Marissa Evdokimoff, Taryn Scheltens and Melina Gramann) were excited to get the chance to hit the court Monday in Salmo where they lost a tough one 46-42. Submitted photo
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Paul Oglow 1924–2012
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, Paul Oglow of Castlegar, BC. He passed away January 24, 2012 at the Trail hospital surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born of Doukhobor ancestry in Pincher Creek, Alberta on February 5, 1924 and was blessed with 87 years of life. He was raised in Glade, BC. As a young man, he worked on the construction of the Brilliant dam, helped to build wartime houses in Kimberley, worked on the tugboats on the west coast and on the Canadian Pacific passenger trains. He moved to Trail, BC to work with his father and three older brothers in construction and later became a postal worker. He met the love of his life, Betty Dann, in Trail and they were married in 1948 at the Knox United Church. In 1952 Paul and Betty moved to Castlegar where they raised their five children. It was in the 1950’s in Castlegar that Paul and his brothers, Bill, Pete and Nick, combined their skills and abilities to build a successful construction business and formed Oglow Brothers Building Supply. They built many of the regions landmarks. Paul ran the Castlegar Motor License Office, served as Coroner for 12 years and was appointed Justice of the Peace for nine years. Paul was a strong family man and steadfast community volunteer. He was a member of a pioneer family who has contributed greatly to our society. In 1967 Paul became the project supervisor during the construction of the Rota Villa. He was the driving force for 25 years for this senior housing project. He was a lifetime member of Rotary and received the prestigious Paul Harris International Award. Paul was a director for the Kootenay CNIB and a lifetime member of the Doukhobor Historical Society. For many years Paul and Betty opened their family home to international exchange students. In 2010 Paul and his brother Nick were recognized as joint Castlegar Citizens of the Year. Paul was a regular lap swimmer since the Castlegar Aquatic Centre opened and he continued swimming well into his 80’s. He enjoyed travelling with Betty and was an avid gardener, curler and golfer. Paul most enjoyed family gatherings making his famous Sunday blintzi breakfasts. This became an “event” in the Oglow home as guests from around the world were invited to this fabulous feast.
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Paul is survived by five loving children, Tom (Maureen), Dave (Norbina), Gail (Garry), Ken (Connie) and Carol (Ernie) all of Castlegar. He was a proud grandfather of Shane (Regina), Jadak, Brenden, Britini, Mason, Caitlind, Kristen (Devin) and great grandfather of Jackson, Christian, Niva, Daphne and Greyson. He also leaves to mourn his brother Nick (Shirley) and family of Castlegar, sister-in-law Rosie Dann and family of Trail and many special nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his wife Betty of nearly 63 years in 2011, his devoted parents, Tom and Martha (Wishlow), brothers William and Pete, and his grandson Derek. As an expression of condolence, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to: The CNIB – Kootenay Branch, Unit #11, 1691 Hwy 3A, Nelson, BC V1L 6J8 or The Castlegar Aquatic Centre, 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 3B2 The family extends their grateful thanks to Dr. Merritt, Dr. Streich and the Castleview Care Team. A memorial service will be held at the Castlegar United Church, 809 Merry Creek Rd., on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Ann Pollock officiating. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Home with assistance from Paul’s nephew, Wally Dann. Paul & Betty ~ Together Again Rest in Peace
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LEGAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED for solicitors’ practice. Preference will be given to those with real estate conveyancing and development experience. This position is to fill a one year maternity leave. Deliver resume to the attention of Kenneth R. Watson, Spilker Watson & Company, #2 609 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4J3 fax 250-352-6581 or via email kwatson@nelsonlawyers.com
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Violet Muriel McLuckie Mom passed away peacefully with her family at her side January 17, 2012. I am sure dad was waiting with open arms, once again reunited with his “Violet.” M was born April 20, 1923 in Mom Beausejour Manitoba: to Joseph and Mary Owsianski, she was the third youngest of 9 children. Mom is survived by daughters Dawn (Rod) Killough and Debbie (Lloyd) Cooper of Kamloops. Grandchildren Dr Russet (Bill) Jones, Jeremy (Angie) Killough, Bree (Ethan) Kozak, Dustin (Tom) Zuraw, Matthew (Shelby) Killough, Graham Cooper and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Hank (Fran) Owsianski from Mission BC and Cas (Eileen) Owsianski Victoria BC. She was predeceased by her husband Jim, son Doug (Fr James) and grandson Marvin. Mom and Dad were married for 67 yrs and lived most of their life in Castlegar BC, moving to Kamloops in 2006 to be closer to their girls. Once we were all in school mom helped out at a kindergarten, and started bowling and golfing. Mom and dad were very active with the McMixer square dance club and when dad retired he joined mom on the golf course and cross-country skiing. When camping season arrived you would find them at Christina Lake, and in the later years traveling throughout BC in their motor home. Gardening was one of mom’s passions, she was so proud of her little garden at Bedford Manor. She loved to sit outside in the evening watching the birds in the birdbath that she faithfully kept filled. Mom was a feisty and determined woman. She worked hard and long to recover from a stroke that affected her right side, re-learning how to write and crochet with her left hand. She always had a joke or riddle in her pocket and truly enjoyed kibitzing with all the staff at Bedford Manor whom she adored. We wish to thank all the staff at Bedford Manor for their respect and kindness not only shown to our mom but to us as a family. I’m sure you have some card games planned already mom and I know dad has already beat you at your “dice” game. We love you both and are happy you are once again reunited. Today I prayed for angels To guard you night and day I prayed that they would hover near And keep all harm away So if you hear the swish of wings Or feel a gentle touch You’ll know God heard my prayer today And loves you very much. There will be a family memorial in the spring and mom will be laid to rest with dad in Castlegar BC. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in memory of Mom to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 201 – 635 Victoria St Kamloops BC V2C 2B3 Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, you may also leave condolences on line at www.schoenings.com
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BUILDING SERVICE WORKER A varied role at our Castlegar or Nelson campuses Based at either our Castlegar or Nelson campuses, you will provide custodial services, facility and grounds maintenance and security functions. Your duties may include cleaning, minor maintenance (and reporting larger maintenance problems), replenishing supplies, groundskeeping and snow removal. Along with high school graduation and at least one year of custodial experience at a public institution, you have a custodial training certificate, a WHMIS certificate and a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence. Ideally, you also have a First Aid certificate. Closing date for both positions: 4 pm, February 10, 2012.
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Winter games skier ready to shred CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Isaac Lunn will be competing in the BC Winter Games as part of Team Kootenay. Craig Lindsay photo
For Castlegar’s Isaac Lunn, going to the BC Winter Games means having a chance to compete against the best skiers in the province. Lunn qualified for the Kootenay zone team earlier this month by finishing fourth at a competition in Kimberley and seventh at Panorama in Invermere. “I got an email from my coach (Phil Patterson) saying I had made the team,” said Lunn. “I was pretty excited. This will be my first time.” The BC Winter Games are Feb. 23-25 in Vernon. The ski events will take place at Silver Star Mountain. “It’ll be fun to ski at a new hill,” he said. “I’m excited. I like seeing people I don’t get to see that much.” Lunn, who is 13, has been ski racing since he was six years-old and trains with the Red Mountain Racers out of Rossland.
“I train most weekends in the winter,” he said. Last March, Lunn got a taste of provincial competition when he attended Ski Provincials at Mount Washington on Vancouver Island. “I didn’t do that great,” he admitted. “I was about middle of the pack.” Lunn will be competing in Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Skier-Cross. Slalom features more turns, while Giant Slalom has fewer turns and is much faster. Skier-Cross features four skiers going down the hill at the same time. “I’m hoping for top ten finishes in all my races,” said a determined Lunn. Isaac’s mother, Vanessa, thinks the BC Winter Games experience will be great for her son. “There aren’t a lot of skiers from Castlegar that compete,” she said. “It’s such a neat winter sport that kids can do. It’s a good family sport - as a family were out there skiing together and getting good exercise.”
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