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It has been two years since Gloria Taylor was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease), a rapidly and progressive fatal neuro-degenerative disease. Taylor, who was born and raised in Castlegar, has been involved in a court case she hopes will allow her and others in a similar position to legally end their lives. The case is the first constitutional challenge in 18 years to Criminal Code sanctions that make physician-assisted suicide illegal in Canada. The lawsuit was filed in April by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA). Taylor, who is one of five plaintiffs involved in the suit, joined the lawsuit in June. “The lawsuit is challenging the laws that make it a criminal offence to assist seriously and incurably ill individuals to die with dignity,” said Grace Pestine, litigation director for the BCCLA and lawyer for the case, in an interview with the Castlegar News. “We believe all Canadians should have the right to a digni-
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Gloria Taylor, who suffers with “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” lives in West Kelowna but has strong roots in Castlegar. Photo courtesy of Taylor’s family
fied, compassionate and peaceful death.” Taylor, 63, now lives in West Kelowna but still has strong roots in Castlegar; Her mother Anne lives here. She first felt symptoms of ALS in 2003, in the form of cramping in her hands, feet and limbs. On Dec. 9, 2009, she was diagnosed with ALS by a neurologist at Kelowna General Hospital. Eighty percent of people diagnosed with ALS die within
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two to five years of diagnosis. Her muscles began to atrophy (shrink) and she had difficulty using her limbs, and often experienced difficulty breathing. She was told in January of 2010 by neurologist Dr. Briemberg of Vancouver that she would likely be paralyzed in six months and likely die within the year. She has fared better than the prediction by Dr. Briemberg; however, she has lost the use of most of her
fingers and has difficulty walking due to the loss of muscle and must use a wheelchair to go longer distances. “One of my greatest fears is to be reduced to a condition where I must rely on others for all of my needs,” said Taylor in an affidavit. “I do not want to live in a bedridden state, stripped of dignity and independence. “I know I am dying, but I am far from depressed. I have some down time - that is part and parcel of the experience of knowing you are terminal. But there is still a lot of good in my life; there are still things, like special times with my granddaughter and family, that bring me extreme joy. I will not waste any of my remaining time being depressed. “I intend to get every bit of happiness I can wring from what is left of my life so long as it remains a life of quality; but I do not want to live a life without quality.” In her affidavit, Taylor said she is fearful about the progression of her disease. “As ALS generally affects the ability to control the muscles used to breathe, I use a respiratory ventilator when sleeping and already use it some-
times in the evening just to watch television. I fear that I will eventually suffocate and die struggling for air, like a fish out of water.” “I’m asking the court to change the laws in Canada so that all Canadians, including myself, have the right to die with dignity,” she said. “I am asking the mercy of the court to allow me the option to work with my doctor to minimize my pain and maximize the peacefulness of my dying. I should be able to make the choice about how much suffering to endure, based on my beliefs and values. All of my life, I’ve been a supporter of the dying with dignity movement. I strongly believe that Canadians like me should have the choice and comfort of aid in dying. “It doesn’t make any sense that it’s legal for me to commit suicide, but it’s illegal for someone to help me to die at peace, without pain, in the comfort of my home, with family and friends surrounding me.” The case is currently in front of B.C. Supreme Court and is expected to wrap up in mid-December. The ruling is expected some time in late 2012.
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City A Christmas Musical for all ages Castlegar News Reporter
The two newest members of Castlegar City Council, Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, top, and Dan Rye, below, during Dec. 5 swearing in with Judge Fabbro. Craig Lindsay photos
Castlegar’s city council for the 201114 term was sworn in at the inaugural meeting of council on Dec. 5 at the Community Forum. A solid crowd of around 50 family members, friends, and well-wishers was on hand during the meeting to witness the ceremony. The councillors, Deb McIntosh, Russ Hearne, Kevin Chernoff, Dan Rye, and Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, and Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, marched to the forum in a procession led by bagpiper Archie Stewart. “It was good,� said Rye. “It was very short, but I knew it was going to be. I’m looking forward to getting down to work. I’m sure the
next meeting will be more intense than this one.� Rye enjoyed the experience of being sworn in and admits to being nervous. “I’ve been thinking of this for a couple of years,� he said. “It’s been a long time coming. The election process is over and the people voted for me and want me to come in and do a good job for them and that’s what I plan on doing.� At the meeting, mayor Chernoff assigned each councillor his or her new committee appointments and also gave out the deputy mayor schedule for 2012. Dates were also set for 2012’s council meetings which start on Tuesday, Jan. 3 and conclude on Monday, Dec. 17. Council meetings continue to be the first and
third Monday of every month, except for July and August which have only one meeting each. In case of a holiday Monday, the meeting is moved to Tuesday (Jan. 3, May 22, and Sept. 4). Both Rye and Heaton-Sherstobitoff took part in the new councillor training seminar in Rossland last week. “It was very good,� said Rye. “It was very intense. Wednesday was very long, a 13 hour day. We start at eight in the morning and went to nine o’clock at night, but we had a lot of very good speakers. “Thursday we started again at eight in the morning and went to about three o’clock. We learned a lot. We learned about the process of being a councillor.
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Two Chernoffs, one festive challenge CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Upon hearing of Mayor Chernoff and Councillor Chernoff getting stuck in the Public Works yard after working on the float all night, I asked Councillor Chernoff to recount his James Bond-style adventure in freeing himself and the mayor. “Twas the night before Winterfest, well maybe two nights before, when all through the Public Works yard, not a creature was stirring, not even
a mouse,� the councillor waxed poetic. “The decorations were hung on the City float with care in hopes that all the good girls and boys of Castlegar would enjoy Winterfest. While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads – the Mayor in his toque, and Councillor in his cap...� And this is where all similarities to ‘Twas the night before Christmas’ end. As the Mayor and Councillor Chernoff tried to depart the
Public Works yard they quickly realized everyone else had left and they were locked inside. The electronic gate could not be opened without a key card and neither of them had one. Being resourceful, Councillor Chernoff gained access to the electronics of the gate opener and tricked the sensor into opening the gate. They both proceeded to exit the works yard thinking all their problems were over. Not so, now they had to close the gate. It sounded
easy but when Councillor Chernoff tried to close the gate to get out he kept triggering the infrared beams which caused the gate to open again. So what was one to do? Councillor Chernoff brings his best Mission Impossible skills to the task but, try as he might, his body still triggers the sensors and the gate opens again and again. The final solution sees Councillor Chernoff getting down on his hands and knees
and crawling under the beams, all the while having the Mayor laughing out loud. With the gate finally being secure the Mayor and Councillor Chernoff were relieved that no one got pictures. They sprang to their vehicles, to their team they gave a whistle, and away they both drove like the down of a thistle. But, they exclaimed, ‘ere as they drove out of sight... “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!
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School Board debates what to do with windfall TIMOTHY SCHAFER Trail Daily Times
Never look a gift horse in the mouth. But on Monday night in the first meeting of the new School District 20 board of education, trustees nearly put their heads in the mouth of the horse as they tried to understand what a $50,000 gift from the province meant. In September the Ministry of Education announced it was giving $50,000 to Rossland Secondary School for playground equipment for Grade 6 and 7 students at the school. As one of their first orders of business in their inaugural meeting, all the new board of trustees had to do was approve a motion to accept the money and they had the gift. However, the feat proved more difficult than was drawn up on paper and, although the motion eventually passed its first two readings, the discussion quickly deteriorated into a territorial debate over school closure. Trustee Mark Wilson thought the money would be wasted if it were spent on RSS and then the institution was slated for closure one year later. He said he did not remember approving the money for Rossland, and added that it cost Glenmerry close to $200,000 to install a playground, more than the amount the province was handing over. “We are looking at changing the configuration within the schools in Rossland. To go ahead and earmark that $50,000 when it might be used in a better place (was unreasonable),� he said. “There might be another school in
our district that needs the money more than Rossland,� He also wanted to see a plan in place from the RSS Parents Advisory Committee as to where the playground would go, what it would contain and how they proposed to pull it off within that budget.
“To go ahead and earmark that $50,000 when it might be used in a better place (was unreasonable),� Trustee Mark Wilson
That comment drew a rise out of trustee Mickey Kinakin — representing Area I and J in the RDCK — wondering why the topic of school closure in Rossland was being brought up. Newly elected chair Darrel Ganzert said the board represented the entire district and, therefore, had to consider the impact of a decision in one area against another. “I was only wondering, Mr. Chair, because it seems we’ve already said we’re going to close the school in Rossland,� said Kinakin, referring to an earlier comment by trustee Lorraine Manning.
Trustee Manning said she never inferred RSS would be closing. “Yes, you did,â€? said Kinakin. The chair quickly stepped in. “I don’t want to head back into that area that the last board was in quite so quickly,â€? said the chair. “And I don’t see it quite the way you do, Mr. Kinakin.â€? The chair asked for trustees not to read into the motives around the discussion. Rossland trustee Gordon Smith said the board was sending a bad signal with the debate on the motion. “The signal the board is sending right now is we’re going to close your school, we’re going to re-purpose your money ‌ Let’s be clear about the intent of what this board is signaling to a community,â€? he said. The motion was a procedural bylaw to draw in money gifted and targeted for RSS, trustee Smith said. According to a letter from the Ministry of Education, the board had to adopt a capital project bylaw in the amount of $50,000 before the money would be issued. In issuing the money, the ministry stipulated it was to be targeted for RSS and not any other school, said
SD20 executive assistant Donna Nicoletti. “And, as far as I know, there was no motion to close RSS,â€? trustee Smith said. But trustees Manning and Wilson both felt accepting the money could potentially cost the school board too much in additional installation costs. Superintendent of schools, Greg Luterbach, said accepting the motion did not commit the board to spending $50,000 or more, if need be. “It just says we are accepting this money ‌ and we will receive it,â€? he said. When the announcement was made it was a pleasant surprise to the school district, said trustee Smith, “Now I think the board is getting ahead of itself,â€? he said. “They have been gifted by $50,000 and now they are wondering what they going to buy. I am a little bit puzzled as to why there is so much concern over the table when we have been handed $50,000?â€? A motion to postpone a decision and refer it to the finance and facilities committee was defeated, while a motion to accept the money passed two readings, readying it for approval at the next board meeting.
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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
Rails to deliver a holiday train Starting on the other side of the country, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train promises a festive spectacle with a big difference. True, the train is a masterpiece of decoration at one of the most widely celebrated times of year in Canada, and true, entertainers like Valdy and Tracey Brown (member of the famous Canadian “Family Brown,”) don’t happen to show up in our town every day, especially sharing the same stage. When the big train rumbles into Castlegar this coming Monday (scheduled for 3:30 p.m.) there will hopefully be a big crowd on hand to greet it. That time of day should be just dark enough to get the most out of the high-end lighting. Folks in Nelson will be next in line to meet up with the train and all who are aboard. Now, about the big difference mentioned above – something that means so much to so many people – enough for more than a couple of good meals in a row. So with all of the various efforts aimed at rounding up donations of non-perishable food for those less fortunate, how about if we all do whatever we can for the cause? The Holiday Train will be just one big, loud, bright seasonal reminder of how good it feels to help out a neighbour. Hope to see you there! We want to hear from you.
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Listening to a book My kids live in an electronic age where a hundred books can be stored on a single thin computer device and carted about quite easily. I tell them that I still like to hold a book in my hands. They indicate that I need to change, and so I’ll probably get a gift of a kindle or its equivalent some time soon. In the meantime, in an effort to get into the modern age, recently I checked out a “listen to” book from the Castlegar Library. I chose one of my favourite mystery authors, Lee Child, whose newest novel The Affair came in a package of 11 discs. I decided I would listen-read this book in my van as I was wandering about our fair city. This was happening mostly prior to the municipal election, so as I was listening, I often stopped to replace one of my candidate-signs. Then I’d get back into the vehicle and continue my listen-read experience as I followed the protagonist Jack Reacher into Northern Mississippi. A couple of times I left the van running, but when I returned, I had missed portions of the narrative. I tried unsuccessfully to go back to where I was when I left the van. With Craig Lindsay Reporter
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a book, this is an easy process as you simply turn back the pages. With a cd, it was more difficult. The vehicle cd player would only take me back to the previous chapter, so I had to listen to part of the narrative again until I found my place. On the second night, I arrived home while listening to Chapter 16, and the story was beginning to get exciting. Reacher was in the small town of Carter Crossing, Mississippi near an army base, and three murders had been committed. In my driveway, I turned off the vehicle motor, but kept the ignition on so I could hear the story. Soon the vehicle was cold as the temperature was below zero on that evening. I sat out there for over an hour getting colder as Reacher got hotter, linking up with the town’s lovely female sheriff. The next day, I accidentally ejected the disc and lost my place. Then I had to start again at the beginning of a chapter and slowly listen-read to find my place. Getting through this cd-novel was taking a long time. Some nights I wanted to listen some more, but I had to go in and get ready for bed. With a
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regular book, I would have read some more in bed before falling to sleep. So, I decided to take the cd book into the house and listen to it on our stereo. My wife complained. She didn’t like the voice of the narrator on my cd-novel. And she didn’t want to listen to the brutal depiction of murder while she was knitting a Christmas stocking for our new granddaughter. I turned down the volume and tried to find where I’d left off. After some adjustments, finally I was listening to Chapter 33. And then I fell asleep. I fell asleep three nights in a row, so I gave up on the stereo. I tried listening to this cd-novel on my computer. Again, partway through Chapter 42, I fell asleep. If I put the disc on “pause” I could sometimes resume from where I’d left off, but often if I stopped, I lost my place. Eventually, I took the disks back to the van and continued to listen-read. It took me 10 days to complete the reading-listening. I enjoyed the novel, but I did not enjoy the process. I would have read a “regular” book in a couple of days.
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Road related kudos I moved to Castlegar in February 2011 to pastor at Castlegar Christian Fellowship. We moved from a country that does not experience winters such as you do here. That in itself is surprising as the U.K. sits on the same latitude as northern B.C. However, the U.K. also sits on northern arm of the Gulf Stream which brings warm water to its shores. Our winters are, therefore, less harsh than yours are. This creates a difficulty for our road crews when it snows. The last three years have seen some of the worst snows the U.K. has seen in a number of years, and it almost brought the whole country to a standstill. Heathrow, the country’s biggest airport was closed for 2/3 days! Major freeways and highways were blocked, and we
had a country full of grumbling commuters. Over here you have to deal with more snow and freezing rain than I have experienced in a long time, and yet the roads remain open, and staff can get to workplaces. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication shown by all who work on the road crews. To all those who work on the roads to keep them clear and safe, in and around our area, and in some circumstances risk their lives to do so in order that we can travel safely, a huge thank you and keep safe this year. -Gordon Malcolm Castlegar
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...in a barrel This story has come to light just recently. In mid-September a goat was shot by hunters in the campground on the trail to Mt. Gimli. The altitude here is about 2,400 metres (7,900 feet). Here, mountain goats have become accustomed to climbers and hikers. They will approach to within 10 feet and seem very curious. This makes for outstanding photo opportunities. This area is well known for this and the spectacular scenery. A thousand people a year come here. This outrageous incident is cause for concern for human safety, in at least four ways. • The hunters saw the goat in the campground and ordered the people there to get out of the way. The goat was shot and disembowelled
right there in front of them. Did these people feel threatened? I think so. • The blood and guts laying there would soon attract a large predator. Both groups in the campground would have to leave immediately. This would be a dangerous place for hikers and climbers for up to two weeks. • I would question the safety of firing a rifle while standing at the base of a 1,200 foot high rock wall. The concussion could loosen rocks and would surely be frightening for hikers and climbers present. • Most hunters would consider hunting here to be totally un-ethical, as it’s kind of like a petting zoo. We must prevent this from happening again. Please demand that our government close this area to hunting – from the trail head up. -Wayne Reidl, Silverton
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Castlegar Hospice Society Annual General Meeting When: Thursday, December 8, 2011 Time: 6:30 pm Where: Education Room Castlegar Health Centre 709 10th St. Nominations and election for the Board of Directors will take place at this meeting For further information please call: 250-304-1266
Santa & Mrs. Claus Mayor Lawrence Chernoff and Council Audrey Polovnikoff &The Rec Rockers Elaine Ryder Ray Yule Castlegar Fire Department Castlegar Public Works Castlegar & District Public Library Julie Kalesnikoff Twin Rivers Choral Choir Mountain FM EZ Rock The Lions Club The Hospice Society Castlegar News The Castlegar Source RHC Insurance A&W Heidi Smee & Fire Spinners Enormous Productions The Element Club Bar & Grill The Castlegar Queens Committee Sherry Molnar Gray Air Cadets Communities In Bloom Pamela McLeod – Parade Marshall Castlegar RCMP St. Johns Ambulance
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Community Calendar Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com
December DEC. 9 - MIRACLE MARATHON FOOD DRIVE - Mountain FM will be
helping to collect non-perishable food items for the community harvest food bank at Castlegar Safeway from 10am-6pm. DEC. 10 - CASTLEGAR FIRE DEPT TOY DRIVE - At A&W in Castlegar
from 9am-3pm.
DEC. 10/11 - CHRISTMAS MUSICAL “HOTEL BETHLETHEM” - at New
Life Assembly. Both at 6:30pm.
DEC. 11 - THE TWIN RIVERS CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 7pm at St.
Peter Lutheran Church (713 4th Street, Castlegar) - Please join us for inspiring music and good cheer. Following the concert, refreshments will be served. Donations in support of the choir will be gratefully appreciated. DEC.11 - OOTISCHENIA FIRE DEPARTMENT FOOD DRIVE - We will
be doing our annual canvas for non-perishable food, new toys and cash donations for the food bank from 9 am till noon. Ootischenia and Area J residents can also drop their donations off at the fire hall at this time. All donations will be forwarded to the Legion Community Christmas Hampers.
DEC. 11 - KOOTENAY GALLERY’S TD CANADA TRUST CONCERT SERIES -
The Kootenay Gallery kicks off the Christmas season with a concert of Christmas music from the Baroque to the Contemporary. Alison Girvan, vocal soloist from Nelson teams up with contemporary jazz guitarist and Selkirk College faculty member Paul Lansberg. Join us Sunday December 11th at 1:30 p.m at the Castlegar United Church. Tickets are $10 for gallery members and $12 for nonmembers. For more information, contact us at 250 365-3337 or visit the website at www.kootenaygallery.com. DEC. 12 - CP HOLIDAY TRAIN - The
Holiday Train will be at the Station Museum in Castlegar at 3pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item or cash for the Community Harvest Food Bank.
DEC. 15 - COMMUNITY CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE at 7pm
at New Life Assembly.
DEC. 16 - BLUEBERRY CREEK COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS - Show up
for Carols and more. Bring a non-perishable donation for the Castlegar Food Bank and treats to share.
DEC. 18 - COMMUNITY CHOIR AND
CAROL SING at New Life Assembly, from 2-4pm. bring non-perishable food items for the Community Harvest Food Bank. This year we are featuring a young teen soloist. Her name is Milane and she is a Rotary Exchange Student from Hanover, Germany. She has sung most of her life and is part of the Hanover Girls Choir. This will be a wonderful treat for all of us. DEC.24 - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - At New Life As-
sembly.
DEC. 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - At Castlegar Bap-
tish Church, 419 7th Avenue.
DEC. 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
- at New Life Assembly.
DEC. 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
- At Castlegar Baptish Church, 419 7th Avenue. 10:30am.
Ongoing ONGOING: CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LIGHT UP CAMPAIGN - The Foundation is
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 AStreet, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets the first Tuesday
of the month 7:00 P.M. at the Castlegar Community Complex, Columbia Room. New members are always welcome. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening horizons. Information: Pam Johnston: .250.399.0077 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.
ONGOING: ST DAVID’S THRIFT STORE IS SELLING CHRISTMAS ITEMS in
addition to household and clothing items. Come and check out the many changes we have made in our store. Our regular hours are Monday and Friday 10:00 to 1:00 and Tues ,Wed, Thurs 10:00 to 4:00. We will close from Dec 17 and re-open Jan 3. We are located under Anderson Insurance Agency on Columbia Avenue. Thanks to all our valued customers and donors and our best wishes to you for the Christmas season.
ONGOING: UNTIL DEC. 24. KOOTENAY GALLERY CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE - The Kootenay Gallery is
filled with a huge selection of handcrafted items made by local artists and artisans including metal work, wood, fiber, pottery jewellery, garden art, paintings,
glass and much more.There is no admission charge so come and get a start on your Christmas list. Gallery hours Tuesday -Saturday 10-5pm December open 7 days/week. DEC.11-OOTISCHENIA FIRE DEPARTMENT FOOD DRIVE - We will be
doing our annual canvas for non-perishable food, new toys and cash donations for the food bank from 9 am till noon. Ootischenia and Area J residents can also drop their donations off at the fire hall at this time. All donations will be forwarded to the Legion Community Christmas Hampers. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS HAMPERS APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK – the Drop in Centre and
the Castlegar Museum. Donations of non perishable food and toys may be dropped off at the Castlegar Museum. Applications Deadline is December 11, 2011. If your family or company wishes to adopt a family hamper please call Deb McInstosh 250 365 6440 or Gail Maki -Richards 250 399 4718. ONGOING: WEEKLY 2 FOR 1 SALES AT THE CASTLEGAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP - Stop and
shop to save precious dollars over the holiday season. Enjoy monthly Silent Auction features and bid on those items dear to your hearts. The Treasure Shop will be closed Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Please note that over the Christmas holidays the Treasure Shop will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2011 until reopening Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Our volunteers and families wish for everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. Located at 210 - 11th Avenue
ONGOING: ENJOY THE GREY CUP IN GOURMET STYLE WITH SMOKED SALMON - Castlegar Sunrise
2000 Rotary Club are selling pre- packaged Smoked Lox Style Sockeye Salmon in support of the Outdoor Green Gym Project. Salmon may be purchased for $15.00 for ½ lb. or $25 for 1 lb. packages. Orders are being taken until Thursday November 17th Delivery will be November 24th in time, for Grey Cup Weekend. Contact Brenda Balahura at 250-365-6912 or balahura@telus.net to order. ONGOING: FREE EVENTS AT KINNAIRD PARK CHURCH - Free fam-
ily badminton Monday nights 7:30-9pm, free Mommy group Wednesday 10-11:30am. Let the kids play in the preschool room and nursery while the moms chat and drink coffee.
ONGOING:
DOUKHOBOR
CENTRE
WRITING CONTEST - Doukhobor Discovery Centre Village Museum is holding a writing contest open to children, teens and adults. The subject matter is on 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 Jun 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. ONGOING: BOOK UNDER EVERY TREE - Do you have a new or
gently used book to donate for a Christmas food hamper? Drop off books between December 1 -14 to Blueberry Creek Community School, Castlegar and District Public Library, Kootenay Family Place, Robson Community School and Selkirk College Library. For more information call Margaret at 250.365.3336 or Alana at 250.304.6862. In partnership with Community Harvest Food Bank and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.
ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters
club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Mark Sirges at 250-368-2504 or Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB MEETS MONDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 6:15-8PM - At Twin Rivers El-
ementary for Sept. 12 to May/ June. Male or Female, ages 8 years and up. Registration at any meeting. Call senior sensei John Gibson 250-5763 or sensei James Welychko, 250-365-4920. ONGOING: TWIN RIVERS CHORALE REHEARSALS are held ev-
ery Thursday at 7 pm 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 250-304-2529 or curries@ ymail.com. ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.
Mondays 10am-12noon. 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)
ONGOING: ALPHA COURSE - WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? - Come and
join us on this journey of discovery as we look into the issues of first order. Alpha Course is on Wednesday Nights beginning on September 28th at 7pm at the New Life Assembly 602 7 Street, phone 250-365 -5212. Dessert and coffee will be served, the course is free, everyone is welcome.
ONGOING: SELKIRK WEAVERS’ AND SPINNERS’ GUILD GIFT SHOP DEMONSTRATIONS AND DISPLAYS OF HANDWOVEN WORK. Open 10
- 4 p.m. June, Saturdays and Sundays. July - mid September, Wednesday to Sunday. Located within the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Admission free to our shop. For additional information please email selkirkweavers@gmail.com or phone 250-365-8026.
ONGOING: THE WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY meets
at 7 o’clock 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 250.367.0076. The November meeting will cover electronic book publishing your family history with open forum discussions on all family history and genealogy. Local family historians on hand to assist with questions and aid in research.
ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -
Every Tuesday at 12noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge.
NOVEMBER SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX - Mon. 10:00 Darts. 1:00
Whist, Whist on Boxing Day too; Tues: 9:30 Floor Curling & Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool, Wed: 9:30 Floor Curling, 7:00 Rummoli; Thurs: 9:30 Floor Curling, !:00 Bingo, Fiday: 1:00 Crib & Bridge; Dec 9 - Christmas Dinner and Dance.
ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS.
Pre and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family Place.
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun.
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.)
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Vows of silence taken by many SUBMITTED
This year, on November 30, Stanley Humphries Secondary School and many other schools and individuals around the Kootenays and the world participated in the Vow of Silence – a fundraising and aw are n e s s - r ai s i ng campaign put on by an organization called “Free the Children” where tens of thousands participate by standing in solidarity with those who are silenced by poverty, disease and exploita-
tion. All around the world, people are permanently silenced and denied their basic rights and their voice —this campaign is for these people (visit iamsilent.com or search “vow of silence” to watch some great videos on the issue; Michel Chikwanine’s story is an excellent example of how children are being silenced). Participants took the Vow of Silence to whatever extent they chose, whether it was simply not speaking for 24 hours; not us-
ing Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, or text messaging; or not using hand gestures, note writing or any other form of communication. Many students at Stanley Humphries including Mr. Gregory’s Leadership Class refrained from speaking for at least part or the entire school day while raising some money towards Operation Christmas Child. Losing your voice for any period of time can be a very challenging thing; especially for high school students, so
good job to everyone at SHSS who participated in the vow. I am very proud to say that I was one who lasted 24 hours without any form of communication other than hand gestures and congratulations to everyone else who lasted 24 hours or tried their best to be silenced for the silenced—it was sure difficult, but it was for a great cause! -SHSS student Theresa Thoms – one of several students to take a vow of silence on Nov. 30.
Chances GM reaches out to Rebels CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
In the Nov. 24 edition of the Castlegar News, I wrote a story about how the Castlegar Rebels had written the city saying they had lost a considerable amount of income after losing their bingo nights with the opening of Chances Gaming Centre. Fortunately, this is one story with a happy development. New Chances General Manager Maz Artang has reached out to the Castlegar
Rebels Hockey Club, offering to meet and discuss possible fundraising events. “I’ve been meeting with the Rebels,” said Artang. “We’re ironing out details we’re trying to create a package together to look at ways that we can essentially raise funds for the Rebels.” Any potential events have to be cleared by the B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC), who oversees the gaming centre. “We’re going to sit together and come up with some ideas,” he
said. “We’re also going to try and use our food and beverage side to raise funds as well, maybe have a Rebels’ night, something like that. We’re going to get together with the Rebels, put together a package and submit it to BCLC and see what they say and take it from there.” Artang says he knows the importance of supporting local sports. “That was something I was going to do anyway, coming here. Get in touch with local sports teams and
see what we can do.” Rebel club President Jim Craig said his group is encouraged with the talks so far. “They’ve offered some alternates to us,” he said, “in respect to entering into a cooperative venture around Castlegar Rebel bingo. They’ve pitched other ideas about what we can do as well. We have another meeting scheduled where we are going to pin things down and we’ll take it from there and see how it goes.”
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On Nov. 30, 2011 at about 1 p.m. the Trail and Castlegar Crime Reduction Units arrested a Castlegar resident for Breach of Undertaking and Possession of Oxycodone and Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking. Andrew Lee Cancela, aged 27-years, was arrested without incident in his vehicle a short distance from his residence. A search warrant for Cancelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle was obtained and drugs were located. His vehicle has been
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Linda Sorge, manager of McFrugals, helps Mayor Lawrence Chernoff cut the ribbon to ofďŹ cially open the store, which is located next to Boston Pizza in Castlegar. -Craig Lindsay photo
STUDENT WAGE SUBSIDY AVAILABLE Provide a part-time job for full-time high school and post-secondary students during the school year. School Works, a new CBT pilot program provides an $8/hr student wage subsidy to small businesses, non-profit and First Nation organizations and public bodies in the Columbia Basin. School Works applications being accepted starting December 1, 2011. XXX DCU PSH TDIPPMXPSLT t FYU t Join us:
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Students celebrate jazz The Trail/Castlegar Registered Music Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Branch held â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Celebration of Jazz Musicâ&#x20AC;? weekend, with adjudicator, Hugh Parsons of Kelowna â&#x20AC;&#x201C; featuring 30 piano students on Friday, Nov. 18, continuing Saturday with a workshop and improvising from lead sheets; followed by a concert that evening with Parsons on piano, and local Michael Gifford (pictured above left) on bass. Students received Branch awards for the highest practical and theoretical marks in their respective exams. The award winners are as follows: The Helen Dahlstrom Practical Awards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grade 1: Aden Goertzen, Grade 2: Caleb Kavaloff, Grade 3: Connor Dunham, Grade 4: Allie Stanley, Grade 5: Gabriella Kenna, Grade 6: Lacy Pena, Grade 7: Rebecca Benner, and Grade 8: Jeanine McKay. The Dora Tweeddale Theory Awards - Theory 1: Gabriella Kenna, and Basic Harmony: Devon Francis. Joshua MacInnis received â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honourable Mentionâ&#x20AC;? for his composition in the BCRMTA Composition Contest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Preparatory Pre1 Category. Medals of Excellence from Conservatory Canada were also acknowledged for: Gabriella Kenna â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grade 1 Theory (top mark in B.C.), and Lacy Pena â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grade 6 Piano â&#x20AC;&#x201C; top mark in B.C. Lacy was also awarded the D.F. Cook Regional Scholarship from Conservatory Canada for $550. Submitted photos
Ski celebration Castlegarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nordic Ski Club held an AGM late last month and honoured Conrad Brattebo (back row, far left) for 50 years of membership. Others on the executive, pictured are: from Bratteboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left, John Pinckney, Jim Guido, Dave Fitchett, and Ann Quarterman. Front row, from left â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jim McKay, Vince Fayant and Nancy Kalawsky. Missing from photo are Greg Richards and Webb Webster. Submitted photo
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Helping out with the Holidays A trio of young athletes (photo above, left) handles the admissions desk at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Shopping Party at the Fireside Inn. The girls (from left, Elizabeth Craig, Bentley Ireland, and McKenna Gibb) are members of the Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club which organized the event as a major fundraiser. Upwards of 20 vendors (including Gerry of Tina Popoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry, above right) ďŹ lled the conference facility at the Castlegar location for the third consecutive annual event. Club spokesperson Amanda Gibb, says the event is growing by each year and does a lot for the club which has a membership of about 85 kids aged from three to 12. Jim Sinclair photos
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Some shops may claim to have class and style, but at Ely’s Boutique and Gift Shop, owner and manager Ely Santos has that, and more, in spades. Ely’s Boutique offers bridal gowns, grad dresses and more and Ely is there to help ensure each customer has the exact fit for them. Before starting her boutique, Ely, who came to Canada from the Phillipines in 1966, worked as a cooking teacher. “When I married Mr. Santos, he said ‘You’re not working. You’ll be a stay-athome mom.’” Ely and her husband lived in the Northwest Territories for nine years where he was a geologist. “We moved to Trail and this is where I ended up - in Castlegar,” she said. “I started up a small business on 4th Street.” Soon enough, Ely’s Boutique out-grew the small building and Ely was looking to expand. “I said to my husband, ‘I need a bigger
one’,” said Santos. “He said, ‘which one?’ and I said, ‘The Bank of Commerce building’. He said, ‘what will you do with that big building?’. I said, ‘Just buy it for my anniversary and birthday.’ So I got it.” The Santos’ took over the CIBC building in 1986 and have run Ely’s Boutique out of the key downtown Castlegar corner location ever since. “I started with a small business and it got bigger and bigger,” she said. “I decided to bring in anything I wanted. My speciality is specialty dresses like grad dresses, mother of the grad dresses.” Along with grad dresses, Ely also sells wedding dresses, jewellery, and shoes. She is the exclusive supplier of Tony Bowls dresses in the West Kootenays. Every year I bring in 100 different dresses for grad, she said. She has customers from all over B.C., Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Washington State. Ely’s Boutique is popular because they offer big city apparel with small town per-
Rauni Naud, Ginny Welychko, and Diane Welychko are three of the lovely models that showed off the latest fashions from Ely Santos (far left) and her Boutique in Castlegar. The fashion show took place at Shopper’s Drug Mart on Nov. 30. Craig Lindsay photo
sonal service. Personal service means Ely will make sure there are no duplicate dresses sold for an grad or wedding. “Castlegar is a small community, you cannot sell a lot the same merchandise because it’s a small town,” she said. “When you have a wedding or party the same people are invited so you cannot sell two dresses for one.” Ely got into the busi-
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Vancouver and Trail, they eventually settled in Castlegar and were able to purchase a small building and start the business without owing any money. “That is the safest way to start a business - don’t owe money. But not too many people can do it. I’m just glad I have a husband whose nose I can bend left or right,” she laughed. Ely is grateful for her husband’s support, calling him her “Perfect Saint”, which is the basic English translation of his name, Perfecto Santos. For the first three years of business, Ely saved and put that money back into the boutique. “I sacrificed for three years and then poured money back into the business, because my husband bought the groceries put the bread and the butter on the table,” she said. Of course, no business lasts long without good service and a good name. “It takes honesty, she will tell this lady if the dress doesn’t look good,” said Perfecto. “She has that reputation, she doesn’t push the expensive dress on you if it doesn’t look good.”
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Community
Auxiliary shows support for food bank Shirley Wanjoff, president of the Castlegar and District Hospital Auxiliary, along with other hard working volunteers of the Treasure Shop (from middle to the left) Kathleen Holoboff, Pitt Naychuk, Kathy Popoff, Vera Woykin and Diane Kedzora present Deb McInotosh and Andy Popoff of the Community Harvest Food Bank a cheque for $2,000. “We are happy to give back to our community and many supporting shoppers,” said Wanjoff of the recent donation. “We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season.” A reminder that Community Christmas Hampers Applications are now available at the Community Harvest Food Bank – the Drop in Centre and the Castlegar Museum. Donations of non-perishable food and toys may be dropped off at the Castlegar Museum. Applications Deadline is December 11, 2011. If your family or company wishes to adopt a family hamper please call Deb McIntosh at 250-365-6440 or Gail Maki -Richards 250-399 -4718. Craig Lindsay photo
OPPORTUNITY – FIRE FIGHTERS BC Hydro is seeking to engage multiple contract Fire Fighters to support construction underway at Mica Generating Station, located 135 km north of Revelstoke, British Columbia. Contract fire fighters will be required to meet the requirements listed in Request For Proposal #1033, posted on BC Bid week of November 21, 2011. The work will include the delivery of emergency responder duties such as fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical, and related services at BC Hydro’s Mica Generating Station. Interested applicants should review RFP #1033 on the BC Bid website: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.
Optional information sessions will be held at BC Hydro’s Vernon facility (1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon) and at BC Hydro’s Edmonds facility (6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby). Please refer to RFP #1033 for the dates.
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Into the fifth decade
It’s been 40 years that St. David’s Thrift Store has been in operation and there was a luncheon party on December 2 designed to pay tribute to all whom have volunteered at the shop. The event was held at Castlegar United Church and there must have been some pretty perceptive folks in the kitchen, because, as St. David’s spokesperson Diane Merriman pointed out, 25 were expected but closer to 50 showed up. Regardless of the numbers there was more than enough food and a great time was enjoyed by all. Pictured cutting the birthday cake, above, are charter members Marg Fullerton (L) and Kay Bate. Jim Sinclair photo
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Thursday, December 8, 2011 Castlegar News Sports Reporter Craig Lindsay wants to hear about your sporting event.
Sports
Call Craig at 250-365-6397 or email reporter@castlegarnews.com For Sports on the Web - go to www.castlegarnews.com/sports
Rebels show off new uniforms, pick up win and tie at home — KIJHL STANDINGS — Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM
GP 28 29 29 28 29
Beaver Valley Castlegar Nelson Spokane Grand Forks
W
L 5 7 9 15 28
23 19 18 12 1
T 0 1 0 1 0
OTL 0 2 2 0 0
PTS 46 41 38 25 2
GF 183 120 158 108 58
GA 91 70 91 127 272
Kootenay Conference EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION TEAM Fernie Kimberley Creston Valley Golden Columbia Valley
GP 29 25 27 26 31
W
L 7 5 11 12 29
20 18 14 12 1
T
OTL 2 1 2 1 1
0 1 0 1 0
PTS 42 38 30 26 3
GF
GA 78 58 98 93 218
126 134 133 105 67
Okanagan/Shuswap Conference DOUG BIRKS DIVISION Castlegar Rebel winger Arthur Andrews, sporting the team’s new home whites, gets ready to make the crossing pass during Friday night’s game against Princeton. Craig Lindsay photo
CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The Castlegar Rebels had mixed results this past weekend picking up a win over Princeton and tying Golden, both at home, while displaying their brand new white home uniforms. On Friday night, Castlegar had a strong game from goaltender Jordan Gluck to lead them to a 6-2 win over Princeton. Gluck turned away 29 of 31 Posse shots and picked up the game’s firs star honours. Diego Bartlett opened up the scoring on Friday with a goal at 17:02 of the first period, assisted by Tyler Robinson and Peter Mingus. Princeton, who sits in second place in the Okanagan division, answered
with a power play goal from Eric Schmidt at 12:27. The Rebels then scored five unanswered goals to take a solid 6-1 lead. Scoring for Castlegar were Scott Morisseau with two, Nolan Kinney, Walton, and Mingus. Keenan Fordy of Princeton scored the last goal of the game at 3:53 of the third to make the score 6-2. “We played really well,” said Rebel coach Steve Junker. “We moved the puck very well and our power play was clicking. I thought we had a lot of jump and it showed on the scoreboard.” The following night, Castlegar hosted the Golden Rockets, fourth place in the Eddie Mountain Division, with a chance to win their fifth game in a row.
However, Neither Golden nor Castlegar could generate much offence Saturday night, despite having 35 shots each and an overtime period. The teams skated to a 2-2 tie. Scoring for Castlegar were Scott Morisseau (unassisted) and Diego Bartlett assisted by Tyler Robinson and Erik Alden. “Obviously, missing a couple of key players (Anthony Delong, Brenden Heinrich, and Bryce Eviston) didn’t help,” said Junker. “None-the-less, I thought we came out flat and not very crisp and our play suffered because of that; decisions were off.” The Rebels out-shot Golden 5-2 in the overtime period but were unable to get one past Rocket Continued on P. 27
TEAM GP Kamloops 30 Revelstoke 27 North Okanagan 28 Sicamous 26 Chase 28
W 23 20 18 11 1
L 4 6 9 13 26
OTL 2 1 1 1 0
PTS 49 41 37 24 3
GF 144 141 114 94 67
GA 95 86 90 91 176
Okanagan/Shuswap Conference OKANAGAN DIVISION TEAM
GP 30 28 27 28 29
Osoyoos Princeton Penticton Kelowna Summerland
W
L
16 15 14 11 9
11 11 10 15 19
T 1 1 1 0 0
OTL 2 1 2 2 1
PTS 35 32 31 24 19
GF
GA
131 123 89 110 115
101 101 88 117 179
— REBEL SCORING — PLAYER Stuart Walton Anthony Delong Tyler Robinson Arthur Andrews Scott Morisseau
# 7 16 24 25 15
GOALIES # Connor Beauchamp 1 Jordan Gluck 31
Pos. F F F F F
GP 28 26 28 28 15
GP 19 13
W 10 8
L 6 3
G
A
13 20 10 10 10
31 18 19 18 13
T 1 0
GA 49 32
PTS 44 38 29 28 23 SO 1 1
GAA 2.64 2.68
PIM 54 75 59 59 14 SV% 90.14 90.93
Statistics updated Tuesday, Dec. 6
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Sports Saints march into Christmas break with pair of losses CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The Selkirk College Saints closed out the first half of their hockey season with a pair of losses to Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Wolfpack in Kamloops this past weekend. On Friday, TRU hammered the hapless Saints 12-2 behind a hat-trick from Andrew Fisher and a goal and three assists each from Duncan Schulz, Jassi Sangha,
and Joshua MacDonald. Scott Jago And Jordan Wood scored the only goals for Selkirk. The game on Saturday night was much closer with Selkirk coming back from a 4-1 deficit
only to lose 6-5. Andrew Green and Justin Sotkowy scored two each to lead the Saints, while Garrett Kucher added a single. With five losses in a row, Selkirk (3-wins, 10-losses, 0-ties) is now tied for
last place in B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League standings with the University of Victoria. Selkirk returns to action on Jan. 7 and 8 when they travel to the provincial capital to face the University of Victoria Vikes.
Midget Ice fall twice to Vancouver NE CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The Kootenay Major Midget Ice hockey team lost twice on the weekend in league action to Vancouver North East Giants.
On Friday, The Ice lost 6-3 despite two goals from Jake Lucchini. Also scoring for Kootenay was Quinn Klimchuk of Castlegar. Darren Medeiros of Castlegar added two assists.
The following night, Vancouver won 6-1 over Kootenay. Scoring the only Ice goal was Justin Post (unassisted). Lucchini leads the team with 24 points in 20 games. Me-
deiros is second in team scoring with 16 points also in 20 games. Other Castlegar and area players on the Ice are forward Kane Roberts and goalie Brett Soles of
Castlegar, and Brandon Sookro of South Slocan. The Ice are currently in last place in the B.C. Major Midget League with a 1-win, 17-loss, 1-tie record.
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Castlegar Aquatic Centre Castlegar & District Recreation Department
Fall Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday – 9:00-10:00am.........................CST or DWW
Tuesday
9:00-10:00am ....Step To It or Health & Recovery
SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH
9:00-10:00am.........................CST or DWW 10:15-11:15pm.....................Fabulous 50+ 5:30-6:30pm....................Ultimate Kickbox
Thursday 9:00-10:00am....Step To It or Health & Recovery 6:00-7:00pm....PM Aqua Fit or Core and More
Craig Lindsay photo
Castlegar News Carrier of the Month
Colleen Webb - Morisseau Colleen received a gift certificate to the Castlegar Rec Centre.
New Year’s Eve Party
Tickets will only be on sale at the Rebels ticket office during home games in December starting
Dec. 2 game $25 each featuring The Daily Planet.
$10 for 2 adults, 2 children on Dec 13, Jan 8, Feb 7 games.
Saturday 9:00-10:00am........................Saturday Fit
FIT Tech now in the Fitness Centre Monday/ Tuesday/Wednesday evenings. Check it Out!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA SATURDAY DECEMBER 10TH 9:00AM ADVANCE TICKET NEEDED; PURCHASE AT THE RECREATION OFFICE
Public P ublic S Swim wim P Pool ool S Schedule chedule Mondays ....10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Tuesdays ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm
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Thursday ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm
HOLIDAY SWIM PARTY!
Friday..................................... 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-8:30pm
FRIDAY DEC 16TH
Saturday............................................................ 1:00-6:00pm
Colleen enjoy the exercise and even takes her dog Angel along on her routes delivering the paper to nice people.
Special Movember Game in support of the Canadian Cancer Society on Dec 2.
9:00-10:00am...........................CST or DWW
GAME 7:30PM
Wednesday 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm
Safe ride home program will be available. Ticket to the dance will give free entrance into the Alumni game.
Family Games
Friday
SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 4:15-5:45PM
REBELS VS SUMMERLAND
6:00-7:00pm......PM Aqua Fit or Body Blast Wed
PUBLIC SKATE
SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 CANCELLED MIDGET REP TOURNEY
5:30-6:30pm...................Ultimate Kickbox
10:15-11:15pm .................... Fabulous 50+
Coach Gord Matson and the Stanley Humphries junior Bulldogs prepare for their first tournament action at a recent practice.
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Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386
CRAIG LINDSAY
J.L. Crowe of Trail is hosting six junior girls basketball teams this weekend at the school. In pool A are Crowe, Mount Baker from Cranbrook, and Grand Forks. Pool B features Rossland, Selkirk from Kimberley, and Stanley Humphries from Castlegar. The tournament starts on Friday at 12 noon with the home team Hawks taking on Grand Forks. The final goes Saturday at 1 p.m.
Waneta Plaza, Trail
Congratulations Victoria & Devon!
Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm
6:00-8:00PM GIANT ICEBERG! $6.50 FAMILY OF 4
For more detailed information see the Le Leisure Guide at www.rdck.bc.ca/community/recreation/castlegar
Did you know that you can register for CDRD recreation programs ON LINE. Go to www.rdck.bc.ca and hit the RECREATION CONNECTION BUTTON and all the programs are at your fingertips.
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NHL Hockey Pool Results
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2011 - 2012 SEASON
Place
Team
Score Place
Team
Score Place
Team
Score Place
Team
Score
1
P. J. Kin
509
T60
Kristy Daniels
454
T119
B.Markin-1 (3 )
432
T174
Teasm Kanigan (2 )
415
2
Kevin Olesen (2 )
503
T60
Shawn Williams (3 )
454
T119
Darryl Flasch (4 )
432
T174
Shawn Walsh (2 )
415
3
Leah Biln (4 )
501
T62
UP IN FLAMES (3 )
453
121
Camron Jmaeff (4 )
431
T180
Nolan (2 )
414
4
Puckhog (2 )
500
T62
Zoes LMS
453
T122
dkaa14 (2 )
430
T180
Pool Slayer (3 )
414
5
H.Byers (2 )
496
64
Long Shot (2 )
451
T122
Winning Woman
430
182
Baloney Heads
413
6
David Wah
493
T65
G R Hoover "Hoov"s"
450
T122
Bev George
430
T183
John Jackman
412
7
Mac McHenry (2 )
486
T65
John Ratcliffe
450
T122
Yellow Weasel
430
T183
Dave Loukianow
412
T8
Gordon Bos (2 )
484
T65
B. Mercer
450
T122
Claire Hingley (3 )
430
T185
Terry Balyk
411
T8
R.Keith Beck (2 )
484
T68
R Evdokimoff (2 )
449
127
Matt Roberts (4 )
429
T185
Amber Walsh (3 )
411
10
B. Markin -2 (3 )
483
T68
Nadine Chernoff (2 )
449
T128
Kyle Morisseau (2 )
428
T185
Ryan Coville #3
411
11
ADAM CRAWFORD (2 )
482
70
Wyatt R Daniels (2 )
480
T71
T12
Phil Markin (3 )
448
T128
Ryan Coleville1 (3 )
428
T185
Mac's attackers (2 )
411
Nelson Sousa (4 )
447
T128
Lynn Opperman (5 )
428
T189
JT. Johnson (2 )
409
C Luongo (2 )
480
T71
JohnnyK
447
T131
Mike Tarasoff (4 )
427
T189
Tyrone Anderson (3 )
409
Tasie (2 )
479
T71
Len Donald (5 )
447
T131
Pennie Pipke (5 )
427
T189
Nat Hipwell
409
T15
Elenn Conacher
478
T74
Sophie Streleoff
446
T131
Sausage Links (3 )
427
T192
Liz Markin (3 )
408
T15
P Markin (2 )
478
T74
Doug Fellman (2 )
446
T134
Doug Henderson (3 )
426
T192
Al. K (3 )
408
17
Russ Daniels (2 )
476
76
Pozzy #2
445
T134
Ken Woodward (3 )
426
T194
Kinso
407
18
Clint...
474
77
Walter Swetlishoff (3 )
444
T134
Logan Voykin (2 )
426
T194
Vertical Acres (3 )
407
Playsetter 2 (2 )
473
T78
Brittney Soobotin (2 )
443
T134
Doug Morisseau (2 )
426
T196
Leela (4 )
406 406
T12 14
T19
Sheldon Knutson
473
T78
Kennady Keraiff (2 )
443
T134
Daryl MacAskin (2 )
426
T196
Nancy Donald (3 )
21
Pappa Pozzy
472
T78
Suzie Chernoff
443
T139
Playsetter (3 )
425
T198
Rhonda Jackman
405
22
Al Soobotin (2 )
471
T78
David Lindsay (3 )
443
T139
L. Terava (3 )
425
T198
Pack Leader (4 )
405
23
Tickle My Fancy
470
T82
Jake Cutts (2 )
442
T139
Al Kuffert (2 )
425
T198
Mike Dampier (3 )
405
T24
Rose Rilkoff (2 )
469
T82
June Bos
442
T139
Mamma Barry
425
T201
Alley Kat
404
T19
T24
Ron Matthews (2 )
469
T82
Kimberly Sookorukoff (2 )
442
T139
Marie Waite
425
T201
Pozzy#1 (2 )
404
T24
Soap & Suds
469
T82
Sophie's Sprinners
442
T139
Dennis Ferris (2 )
425
T203
MooMoo
403 403
T24
Killer Christ (2 )
469
T82
Fubar Hubel (2 )
442
T139
Cindy Conacher (2 )
425
T203
Warren Chernoff (4 )
T24
James Wozney
469
T87
Make It Sausage (3 )
441
T139
Long Shot Poole
425
T203
Alups Rogues (4 )
403
29
Gratnt Matthews
468
T87
Vi Krest (2 )
441
T147
Wayne Kuzyk (3 )
424
T206
Sausage Rounds
402
30
Deep Dhillon (3 )
467
T87
Ron Postinkoff
441
T147
Brenda Balyk (5 )
424
T206
Danie McTaggart (2 )
402
HAB-A-DABA-DOO
466
T90
Dion Resicini (3 )
440
T147
Tim Allen (3 )
424
208
Sausage Muffins (2 )
401
T31 T31
D Hartson
466
T90
Papa Barty (5 )
440
T147
One more try (3 )
424
T209
Wally Verigin (3 )
400
T31
Grabrielle Jangalu (2 )
466
T90
Mark A Lisinsky (3 )
440
T147
Thomas Bare (2 )
424
T209
Silverdollars
400
T34
Ryan Coville #2
465
T90
Lynn Lewis (3 )
440
T152
No Chance (4 )
423
T209
Mysterious #1 (2 )
400
T34
Pmar (2 )
465
T90
99 High Score (2 )
440
T152
Kelly Keraiff (4 )
423
212
Mert Hubel (3 )
398
T36
Light Em Up (4 )
464
T95
Tom Mitchell (4 )
439
T152
T36
Mike Dmytruk (3 )
464
T95
Pam Zemp
439
155
Schneider For #1 (2 )
423
T213
Luba Stouchruoff (2 )
397
Ron Orton
422
T213
Jessee Morisseau (4 )
397
T36
Rod Scheltens (2 )
464
T95
Pat Biln (2 )
439
T156
Francis Five (2 )
421
215
Joe Piller (2 )
396
T39
Shamim Pourmokhtari (3 )
462
T95
Marilyn Morisseau
439
T156
Deb Matthews (3 )
421
216
Patti Kabatoff (2 )
395
T39
PicsPic (3 )
462
T95
Tyler Maddocks
439
T156
Shane Young (3 )
421
T217
Gary Fodor
392
T39
Regan Bryers
462
T95
Kim Keraiff (5 )
439
T156
Joe Gauthier (2 )
421
T217
Ted Healey (2 )
392
John Zarikoff (3 )
461
T95
Jacob Streleoff
439
T156
Me like pancakes
421
T219
Robert Mason (2 )
391
42 T43
Steve Scott (2 )
460
T102
Stacy Donald
438
T156
Joe Chernoff (2 )
421
T219
Ryan Matthews (4 )
391
T43
Hoover's
460
T102
Alexandra Shrieves (4 )
438
T156
Sausage Patties
421
T219
Ex Coach
391
T43
Austin Shrieves (3 )
460
T102
Skweezer (2 )
438
T163
Grover99 (3 )
420
T222
Hockey Sucks (3 )
389
T43
Pete Postnikoff
460
T105
Alana Markin (3 )
437
T163
21 Tops
420
T222
Chelsea Markin (2 )
389
Bill Verigin
459
T105
All The Way (3 )
437
165
Spring Fever
419
224
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Previous Shoreacres residents including current spouse and children up to the age of 25, and still living with their parents, may register and pay $200 initiation fee up to December 31, 2011 and will thereafter be considered regular residents at time of burial. * All residents of Shoreacres, as defined in the Policy Manual, will pay $25 which will be reviewed at each AGM. * All others will pay $600, which will be reviewed and adjusted at each AGM. Leveling of gravesites will begin the end of June and will continue until work is completed. Should there be any questions, please contact the caretaker of the Shoreacres cemetery, or other Board Members. Contact Lovette 250-359-7536 or Peter 250-359-7269 The Shoreacres Cemetery Board
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ADMINISTRATION SKILLS TRAINING INSTRUCTOR A flexible part-time contract position (January 2012 to June 2012) Offering courses at our Nelson, Tenth Street Campus or online, you will teach in Continuing Education’s Administrative Skills Training Certificate program. Your course load may include topics from introductory keyboarding, introductory computers and internet, and records management, to administrative procedures, accounting and business communications. You have a degree, an instructor’s diploma, at least five years’ office experience and at least 2 years’ successful post-secondary teaching experience. A strong background in Windows XP and MS Office are expected, as are excellent communication and business letter writing skills and experience using the internet as a communication tool. Ideally, your qualifications also include a certificate in applied business technology and experience with accounting and course management software. Above all, you have a proven track record of applying a learner-centred approach, especially to online instruction. Closing date: December 10, 2011.
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TRADES RELIEF INSTRUCTORS Substitute, short-term and on-call positions in our Trades Training program
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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneďŹ ts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilďŹ eld services company is currently hiring;
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PROFESSIONAL JOB opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, ďŹ&#x201A;uid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage range: $25. - $40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage range: $25. - $35./hour. Minimum experience require: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers. Wage range: $22. - $28./hour. Minimum experienced require: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/employmentopportunities Vernon Dodge, a busy automotive dealership in Vernon, B.C. requires an experienced Service Technician with the following qualities: Motivated Journeyman Technician, Dodge/Chrysler experience is an asset, a proven track record in a ďŹ&#x201A;at rate shop. Vernon Dodge provides a comprehensive salary and beneďŹ ts package to the right individual. Contact Ron Russell, Service Manager ron@vernondodge.com or 250-503-3310
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TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking Millwrights to join our team at the Lavington or Armstrong Div. located near Vernon, BC. We are a leading manufacturer of dimensional and stud wood products in both domestic & foreign markets. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an exc. pension and beneďŹ ts program. ¡ Competitive wages ¡ Development opps. ¡ On-going training ¡ Dynamic & challenging environment ¡ Stable employment ¡ Welding exp. required Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and ProďŹ t guide us at Tolko.
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Appliance Sales / Warehouse Person Apply in person with resume to: Wests Home Hardware & GE Appliance Centre 652-18th Street Castlegar
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3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.
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TIMBER HARVESTING SUPERVISOR Atco Wood Products is seeking an experienced Timber Harvesting Supervisor. Reporting to the Woodlands Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of supervising timber harvesting and road building contractors, including pre-work reviews, coaching, monitoring progress and ensuring workplace safety. In addition this individual will be responsible for waste and residue surveys, Âżre hazard assessments and some road/ block layout work. Critical to the role will your ability to function as an integral member of a team of results-oriented Forestry professionals. You will possess excellent communication and leadership skills and have strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. A minimum of 5 years experience and an RFT designation are deÂżnite assets. If this opportunity is what you are looking for and you have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, please submit your resume by December 23, 2011. ATCO Wood Products Ltd. is an SFI certiÂżed, family owned company located in Fruitvale, BC with over 50 years of history in the Forestry and Wood Products Manufacturing Industries. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.atcowoodproducts.com. Atco offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualiÂżcations. Please submit your resume to: Kris Harvey P.O. Box 460 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 or e-mail to: info@atcowoodproducts.co (No phone calls please)
Your covering letter and resume may be dropped at or mailed to: CDCSS - Secretary Position 1007 2nd Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 1Y4 or emailed to: sally.tarasoff@cdcss.ca subject - Secretary position
Teck is a diversiďŹ ed resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. The operation at Trail, British Columbia, is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most efďŹ cient integrated zinc and lead smelters. Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com. We are currently seeking qualiďŹ ed individuals in the roles of:
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Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Mechanical Superintendent QualiďŹ cations: -A minimum of 3 years journeyman work experience, 2 years as a trade lead hand or equivalent. -Minimum driver classiďŹ cation requirement is a Valid Class 3 with air endorsement. -Must have technical competencies of troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, general computer skills, work planning and estimating. -Ability to effectively supervise assigned work projects and/or activities involving combined resources of manpower, materials and supplies. -Ability to carry out related supervisory functions proďŹ ciently, under the direction of management personnel. -Must hold and maintain WHMIS certiďŹ cation and Level 1 First Aid. For a complete job Description please log on to our website at www.nechako-northcoast.com. Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resources drussell@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted.
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623 Railway Street | Nelson, BC| V1L 1H5 phone: 888.955.5528 | fax: 250.352.6181 Nelson Ford has a very rare opportunity for a Full time Service Technician/Mechanic! This huge opportunity awards you not only a very generous pay and beneĂ&#x20AC;ts package but also the ability to advance your career to many various other Ă&#x20AC;elds of employ within this massive greatly successful Western Canadian auto group. We have a friendly and healthy work environment where teamwork is number one! Working in this warm and welcoming community with a small city feel allows us a very consistent customer base with which to work from. This is the type of place where people choose to work, not one of the places where employees are here because they need to work. Sounds like the type of place where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be happy? Stop by for your chance at a great position with a great future. Try to get in soon as our Christmas party is on the 10th, YOU should be there!
ON CALL ABORIGINAL SUPPORT WORKER An employee in this classiďŹ cation will assist Aboriginal students with all aspects of their education including academic work; cultural program delivery; and ensuring the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s active participation in school. The Aboriginal Support Worker will also support home/school liaison. Aboriginal ancestry required. The speciďŹ c requirements include: s !BORIGINAL ANCESTRY REQUIRED s 'RADE OR EQUIVALENT s #OMPLETION OF THE #LASSROOM AND #OMMUNITY Support Worker CertiďŹ cate or Social Service Worker CertiďŹ cate or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience s 3UCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CULTURAL TRAINING PROGRAMS that address the needs of Aboriginal youth s $EMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN WORKING with First Nations/Inuit/Metis youth, cultures and organizations s !BILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY AND CO OPERATIVELY WITH students and their families, the public and staff s 0OSSESSION OF OWN TRANSPORTATION AND A VALID DRIVER S license s !BILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH CONlDENTIALITY s 6ALID "ASIC &IRST !ID #ERTIlCATE s 6ALID 7(-)3 #ERTIlCATE Rate of pay is $22.48 per hour Closing date of accepting applications is 12:00 NOON on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Salary for the above listed position will be in accordance with the wage schedules in the Collective Agreement in EFFECT BETWEEN THE "OARD OF %DUCATION AND ,OCAL #ANADIAN 5NION OF 0UBLIC %MPLOYEES !PPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO 3ECTION AND OF THE #OLLECTIVE Agreement. Send applications including resume and references to Mr. 'REG ,UTERBACH 3UPERINTENDENT 3CHOOL $ISTRICT .O +OOTENAY #OLUMBIA 3UITE %SPLANADE 4RAIL "# 6 2 4 &AX 0LEASE SEND ELECTRONIC applications to hr@sd20.bc.ca.
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Misc. for Sale 22 hp Yanmar 4 x 4 Tractor with loader like new cond $8,000, 250-357-0035 BIG BUILDING Sale... “Clearance sale you don’t want to miss!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.
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CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! free delivery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170
9 or 9.5 x 24 Tractor tires Call 250-355-2379
Real Estate Lots WATERFRONT & NO PST Ootischenia Lots House package - $53K 0.7 ac lot - $169K 1.0 ac lot - $219K 1.5 ac lot - 321K 1.5 ac & house - $595K Near par 3 golf course www.WaterlooLanding.ca www.nelson-homes.com 250.365.6267 kparr@telus.net
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CASTLEGAR, 1 Bdrm Apt Oglow subdivision, Lower level F/S, N/S, N/P, W/D on premises. $500/mth includes utilities, Avail Immed Phone 250-365-1032 or 250-304-9010 CASTLEGAR 1 bdrm suite, N/S, N/P, utilities included, internet ready, private entrance, Avail Dec 1st, 250-365-6236 NICE 2 BR Apt Dntn Castlegar in Adult Building. 6 App., Gas F/P in L/R. Lg Stg Area and Pantry. No Pets. $750/mth 403-394-0149
ROBSON Mobile Home for rent Refer required, Call 250-304-3430
Homes for Rent CASTLEGAR DT 2 Bdrm House, lrg yard, Refer & damage deposit req, $1,100/mth includes utilities 250-499-1461
Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm Lower Level, F/S, N/S N/P, W/D on premises $525/mth, + Utilities in Oglow Subd, Avail Jan 1st Call 365-1032 or 304-9010 CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 bdrm basement suite fully furnished & equipped includes util. cable, internet, private ent covered parking, close to bus stops, $700/mth, Available Jan 1st, 250-365-5164
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Castlegar 2 bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious F/S, Laundry on site, close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725 + utilities Call 359-7819
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Would anyone who witnessed a motorcycle accident which occurred in Castlegar at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and 8th Street on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at approximately 10:00am please telephone the law firm of Spilker Watson & Company at 250-365-2183
Project: SLP T3 Acid Thickener Replacement Project Tank Installation Contract: CSA 002-10 C, C, O No 1 Owner: Teck Metals Ltd., Trail BC Contractor: West Kootenay Mechanical (2001) Ltd. 8131 Old Waneta Road Trail, BC V1R 4L5 Engineer: Amec Americas Limited 1385 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4C3 J.W. (Jakki) Van Hemert Telephone (250) 364-4207 The above mentioned Contract has been declared substantially performed as of December 2, 2011.
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Smell gas? Get out, then call: FortisBC’s 24-hour Emergency Line at 1-800-663-9911, or 911. Natural gas is used safely in homes across B.C. everyday. FortisBC adds an odourant that smells like rotten eggs or sulphur. If there’s a leak, you’ll smell it. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc.
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Slippery conditions - This truck slid off Highway 3 recently, 7 km West of Castlegar, and landed Craig Lindsay photo in the brush below. Emergency crews were on hand quickly.
Safety. We’ve got our best people on it.
Theresa Thoms was one of several Stanley Humphries students to participate in the Vow of Silence this year. Submitted photo
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Castlegar Rebel forward Stuart Walton goes for the backhand against Princeton on Friday.
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...netminder Jarrod Schamerhorn, who was named the game’s first star. “I don’t want to take anything away from Golden,” said Junker. “Their goaltender played very well. It was tight right down to the end.” Connor Beauchamp made 30 of 32 saves in between the Castlegar pipes and was named the game’s second star. “I was very pleased with our goaltending on the weekend,” said Junker. “Jordan (Gluck) played terrific on Friday night and Connor held us in there on a number of opportunities against Golden Saturday to preserve the point.” Rebel defenceman Joren Johnson was signed over the weekend by Trail and will join the Smoke Eaters for the remainder of the season. “We’re very happy for him,” said Junker. “He’s going to be a great player. For him to get that opportunity - we’re extremely excited for him.” Johnson scored two goals and five assists along with 14 penalty minutes in 25 games with the Rebels. Castlegar travels to Nelson on Friday to take on their archrivals. The Leafs trail the Rebs by three points in the battle for third place in the Neil Murdoch Division. Saturday, Castlegar hosts Summerland at the Community Complex.
Scott Morisseau gets ready to shoot on Golden goalie Jarrod Schammerhorn on Saturday.
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