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Taxing times for taxi-cabs Cool compassion JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Castlegar, in the opinion of some, is under-served by the taxi industry. It is also the case that the city itself is not involved in setting or controlling the number of cars or operators at work within its boundaries. People making those decisions are those who would get into the business, and the regulators at the Ministry of Transportation. The pros and cons of taxi service is a topic of lively conversation in many areas and, as in many other instances, those finding fault appear to make up the majority of those expressing any opinion on the matter.

Currently there are a couple of cabs working the Castlegar area, with the possibility of a third joining in at any given time. Some residents feel waits are too long, and that the option is virtually non-existent in a city of this size. Troy Pyett operates the Lion’s Head Pub and has done a fair amount of research into the issue. Pyett says he has yet to hear of a good reason why the number of cabs on the streets would be so low. “It’s just common knowledge in this town that there’s no taxis,” he said early this week. “People have just adjusted their mentality for it here,” he suggested, “Like, ‘ah there isn’t a taxi, that’s just the way it is.” Pyett is not alone.

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Certain staff at City Hall have indicated a desire to see more taxis on the job in town.

“I can’t say much until our board meets in midSeptember, but it’s deﬁnitely an issue that needs to be brought forward.” Pam McLeod, Castlegar C of C Director of Development Serivces Phil Markin feels an increase would likely be welcomed. “I think it would be a benefit to the city,” he said. Pam McLeod of the local Chamber of Commerce said a discussion on the matter is coming up with her group. “I can’t say much until our board meets in mid-September,” said McLeod, “but it’s definitely an issue that needs to be brought forward.” As much as some may rue the shortcomings of one or more particular operators, what seems apparent are the various challenges faced by the cab companies. A number of sources were checked for information on this story and one was a cab company owner in Ladysmith, which has about the same population as Castlegar. Clayton Balabanov is one of two such entrepreneurs in the Island city. He has a total of four cars serving the area from Crofton in the south,

(about 20k) and Cedar (near Nanaimo), to the north. He says the other outfit has two cars and runs intown only. Balabanov says it is always a challenge to try and predict demand. More often than not, he described, there are either too many or too few cars on the streets to make economic sense. Added to the mix in Ladysmith is free transit – a service he says is under-used. The issue involves more than convenience, as Troy Pyett explained. “It goes beyond just getting around when you’re drinking and driving,” he added. “In general there should just be a better service in this community.” Something else that’s obvious in all of this is that people don’t seem to be in a rush to get into the taxi business, not locally, at least. The following information was obtained from the Motor Carrier Licencing branch in Victoria: “Castlegar Taxi Transportation Services Ltd. has authority to operate three vehicles,” the agency outlined in an email. “This company can pick up passengers in Castlegar + 25 km. “Champion Cabs & Communications Ltd. has authority to operate three vehicles. This company can pick up passengers in Trail + 24 km. “PRC Cabs (Glacier Cabs) has authority to operate nine vehicles.

This company can pick up passengers in Nelson + 48 km. “In the past four years, the Board has received one application from the Castlegar area (2009). “This was an application to operate one passenger-directed vehicle. It was dismissed summarily as the applicant failed to provide required information. “The Passenger Transportation Board makes decisions on taxi applications. The Passenger Transportation Act states that the board may approve an application if the board considers that: (a) there is a public need for the service the applicant proposes to provide under any special authorization, (b) the applicant is a fit and proper person to provide that service and is capable of providing that service, and, (c) the application, if granted, would promote sound economic conditions in the passenger transportation business in British Columbia. “The Board publishes applications each Wednesday. People may make a submission on an application if (a) they submit it in the required time (usually 15 days) and (b) pay the $50 submission fee.” Comment from Castlegar’s local taxi operator was sought on this issue, but no response had been received as of press time.

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Dairy Queen restaurants in the West Kootenay and throughout Canada were busy serving blizzards to help out Children’s Hospitals during Miracle Treat Day. In Castlegar, owner Tim Kenna was happy to help out with such a great cause. “It’s Miracle Treat Day and money raised from Blizzard sales will be going to support B.C. Children’s Hospital,” he said. This year, Castlegar has had at least three children from the area who have utilized the services of the busy hospital. Kenna recalled the story of how his brother, when he was four, had severe burns and was placed in the regular hospital in a ward with all older men. “It was pretty traumatic for him. Some of the men died when he was there. It was definitely not kid friendly,” said Kenna. “Fortunately, now we have children’s hospital which work hard to treat the kids as kids.”

Shambhala postscript

The Kootenay Boundary detachment of the national police force has compiled a wrap-up of activities relating to the annual Shambhala Music Festival held Aug. 4-8 near Salmo. With an annual turnout in the neighbourhood of 10,000 the festival is the largest special event in the West Kootenay. Contributing to this year’s policing effort were: • uniformed and plain clothes members from the Salmo and surrounding detachments;

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No time wasted at regular meeting - briefs JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Castlegar City Council made short work of a relatively light agenda during the regular meeting of August 15. The meeting was wrapped up in under 45 minutes as every item which was up for approval was supported by the municipal council. Reports included a summary concerning the West Kootenay Regional Airport by manager/Fire

Chief Gerry Rempel. The manager told council the task of painting the terminal building, inside and out, is underway. He informed that the installation of a new security and camera system is almost complete, and that air tanker activity to and from the facility has not been brisk, due to some “wet weather of late.” His report concluded with the mention that upgrades to the airport entrance and Highway 3A have been completed.

City payouts for the month of June amounted to $563,628.24, with the two largest amounts: $57,806.37 and $45,729 being paid to Urban Systems (for work done in one or more of the many ways it is involved with the City, and Atco Structures and Logistics, for airportrelated fees, respectively. Council voted to follow recommendation from the director of finance to endorse the Castlegar Community Gaming Centre Agreement, wherein the

Activity in the City’s accounts payable file for the month of May were reviewed – the total coming in at just under $1.525 million. The two largest payouts during that period were $294,801.08 to the Receiver General for Canada for the city’s RCMP service and $224,302.62 to the BC Conservation Foundation for the City’s partnership in an arrangement known as CRIEMP Columbia River Integrated Environmental Monitoring Program.

city will receive 10 per cent of the net profits from the new Chances Castlegar Gaming Centre. Council approved the draft of a Millennium Park Master Plan to open the door to future development and improvement of the civic asset. Contained in the plan’s overview, prepared by Chris Barlow, director of transportation and civic works, is the assertion that: “Millennium Park has

all the makings of a great city park. It is situated at a distinct reference point, the intersection of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers. The park contains beautiful views south towards Selkirk College, east to Brilliant and north to Centennial Mountain. The land area is directly accessible to the water. On a city-wide scale the park is within walking or cycling distance of the downtown core and to the south is a significant historical site – Zuckerberg Island.”

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• The integrated road safety unit (combined Nelson Police Department and RCMP section) • The West Kootenay Traffic Unit • KBRD Police Dog Service Unit • Two traffic canine units, and • The Commercial Vehicle Inspector and Automated Licence Plate Recognition Vehicles. Police gave credit to the event security group for its work in crowd control – both in vehicle checks and conflict resolution over the weekend. Security staff received kudos from police for its “extremely helpful and professional” manner. Police later described maintaining a strong presence on highways around Salmo during the event. Their activities included numerous road checks, enforcement and patrols in Salmo as well as on Highways 3 and 6. The Salmo Detachment reported charges may be laid in

relation to eight incidents involving: • possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking; • one for Possession of Marijuana; • two for Breach of Conditions; • one for Forcible confinement/Assault; • one for Bribery. Traffic-related incidents: • two for no insurance; • one failure to produce driver’s licence; • two – driving contrary to restrictions; • two – liquor • 13 written warnings / notice and order. There were also two Motor Vehicle Accidents. The festival time frame and days before and after the event, August 2-9, specifically, saw a range of activities by West Kootenay Traffic Services and Integrated Road Safety Enforcement. Fifty-two tickets were issued for not wearing seatbelts;

13 for no insurance, 157 for speeding; 33 for no driver’s licence; 17 for driving contrary to restrictions; one each for no lights and driving without due care and attention. Twenty-two vehicles were towed. Fourteen liquor act offenses were noted, 96 seizures of marijuana, six of hash, five of MDMA and three of psilocybin mushrooms. In a report from the KBRD General Investigation Section the results of an undercover operation at the festival were revealed. Four didifferent male suspects sold acid and MDMA (ecstacy) to undercover operators. The suspects were arrested and later released from custody. They will be required to appear in Provincial Court on charges of Trafficking of a Controlled Substance. In conclusion, thanks were expressed to organizers of the Shambhala festival, and to area police by Staff Sergeant Dan Seibel of the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment.

Sharing a song of support Derek Jonathan supplies a heartfelt sound track to a recent downtown get-together designed to raise support for the local food bank. By all accounts the efforts were successful. Jim Sinclair photo JIM SINCLAIR

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Push is on for meter hook-up CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The old recycling system required that residents sort their recyclables into two bags. Recent advances in recycling technology allow you to include all your recyclable products in one bag. You may now use either a blue or clear bag for all your recycling.

Many Castlegar residents are missing a golden opportunity of having a water meter installed for no cost on their properties, Mayor Lawrence Chernoff told city council on Aug 15. Chernoff says water meters are a great opportunity for people to be able to save money on their water bills. “We have a contractor in place to install water meters,” said the mayor. “So what’s happening is he’s going door

to door and people are saying, ‘I don’t want a water meter,’ and really there’s not a choice here - the choice is, if you don’t install the meter, you will go on the flat rate – probably a lot more than the metered rate,” added Chernoff in an interview with the News. “We’re trying to install as many meters here as we can.” The contractor started installing meters two weeks ago and hopes to install six per day. The City of Castlegar hopes to install 400 meters this summer. “We’re not trying

to be pushy here but we have a contract in place and he’s trying to install as many meters as he can. “If he goes to a house and can’t install a meter it makes it a lot more difficult to get the job done,” said Chernoff. The installation of water meters in the City is expected to help with water conservation. “We’re way above the average [in water consumption]. It’s not cheap to treat water,” the mayor continued. “You have to treat it twice. You treat

it when you deliver water and you treat it when it’s sewage. We’re looking at how we can improve it. When meters are installed people have a tendency to reduce water usage. That’s what we’re looking at. We’re just trying to make it better for the community.” The goal for the overall water meter program is to have every residential property in Castlegar equipped with a water meter in three years. “You need to get your meter installed. We need to reach our goal,” said Chernoff.

City to upgrade lands near airport JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Castlegar City Council, on August 15 agreed to follow a recommendation from the Department of Transportation and Civic Works to supply water and sewer service to 37 acres of land adjacent to the West Kootenay Regional Airport along Highway 3A. A contract has been awarded to the lowest qualified bidder for the installation of about 400 metres of sanitary and water main and associated infrastructure across the Kinnaird Bridge. The successful bidder is Acres Enterprises and the sum for phase one of the project is $2,056,549 plus HST. The related report outlines the fact that the airport is now served by a water well and septic system. Upgrading in the manner

agreed upon will set the stage for the type of future development the city plans for the area.

“Finally we’ll be able to have enough money in hand, with some of the grant money, to do that. That’s the link to the airport lands” Mayor Lawrence Chernoff

“We’ve looked at it over the past four or five years,” said Mayor Lawrence Chernoff following the meeting. “Finally we’ll be able to have enough money in hand, with some of the grant money, to do that. That’s the link to the airport lands. Phase two

will cover either side of the bridge. “We have 37 acres at the airport that we need to develop.” As for the project itself, the successful bidder, from Kamloops, was one of three to submit bids, the others were a local firm and one from Aldergrove. According to the report, Acres Enterprises will be required to submit a traffic management plan to the City and Ministry of Transportation prior to construction. Traffic disruptions on the bridge will be minimized as much as possible. Director of Transportation and Civic Works, Chris Barlow says phase one is intended to start in the second week of September and continue until late November. Phase two will be arranged next year, relating to the 2012 budget.

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Common Grounds Coffeehouse: this turf is worth a try JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

It’s well-placed if you’re hitting town, heading out, or looking for a friendly comfortable spot to meet (or make) friends. Common Grounds coffee house has a warm, happy atmosphere that a lot of thought and work has gone into. A fixture in Castlegar for about 16 years, Common Grounds has been owned and operated by Colleen Kalnins for the past nine. To say she loves the business of serving people and getting to know them, is an understatement. “A Smile goes a Long Way” is the time-honoured philosophy at Common Grounds and longtime employee Lisa personifies the motto. “She’s my ace-inthe-hole,” says Kalnins of the cheerful one behind the counter who seems to know everyone and what they’re involved with. The proprietor strives for the same qualities to be nur-

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Taxis have been around longer than any of us can remember, certainly longer than we’ve had cars. As long as someone has needed to get somewhere there has been someone offering to help them arrive. The beauty of the taxicab has always been the “on demand’ nature of the service... it’s what has set it apart from buses, for example. If it’s closing time at 2 a.m., if you’re broken down on the highway, or you’ve just had a sudden impulse to head to the airport... the taxi has historically been just a phone call away. But all is not always well in cab-land. There are undeniable hazards involved in the business. Drivers must be brave to work certain hours in certain neighbourhoods. The hours can be long and sometimes the pay is minimum. But the public feels it has the right to the service, and by most ways of looking at it they do deserve the availability of a cab ride within a reasonable period from the time they call. What’s reasonable is where disagreements occur. Certain parties in Castlegar feel an increase in the level of taxi service would do wonders for the town. It would be hard to disagree, and the local operator would like to see it happen as well. It just can’t happen unless economic conditions allow for it. For the same reasons why cabs have always been such and appealing and convenient option for the customer, the demand for their service will always be hard to predict. In the meantime folks will just need to have consideration for those at the other end of the transaction. We want to hear from you.

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Spots in Time - Gord Turner

Sweet summer of 1811 It was 200 years ago. It featured one of the world’s greatest land geographers, David Thompson. And in that year, 1811, he completed his charting of the Columbia River. How he did it, however, was interesting—and difﬁcult. David Thompson came to the new world—Northern Canada—at 15 years of age. Initially, he worked for the Hudson Bay Company out of York Factory, one of the Hudson Bay Company posts serving as an outlet to the interior of Canada. By the age of 18, he had already spent part of a year in First Nation camps and had learned a great deal about the natives he had to trade with. But that year, he was hauling a sled and fell down a bank, breaking the large bone in his leg. It took nearly two years to heal properly. While recuperating during the autumn of 1790 at age 20, he met Philip Turnor, who arrived as the Hudson Bay’s surveyor and astronomer. Under Turnor’s tutelage, Thompson learned how to use sextants and read the stars and sun. He became adept at ﬁguring out latitudes and longitudes, probably better than Turnor himself. I have always been interested in the connection between Thompson and his teacher, Philip Turnor, because my fa-

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ther was named Philip Turner. Though centuries apart, both Thompson’s surveyor-mentor and my father came from the same area of England. Try as I might, however, I’ve never been able to make a family-tree connection between the two. Many years after being educated my Turnor, Thompson took up the charting of the Columbia River. He’d traveled and mapped many rivers leading into the Columbia, and he knew the Columbia River from its source all the way to the top of its northern loop. But he didn’t know the entire river until 1811. During the sweet summer of 1811, Thompson journeyed up the Columbia from Kettle Falls, hoping at some point to reach the top of the Columbia arc where he had spent the previous difﬁcult winter. In traveling by canoe up the Columbia, he spent time in our area. He sent men up the Kootenay River to explore part of it, he met with local First Nations people, and he camped in places like Syringa Park. He was especially delighted to receive fresh salmon and berries from the local natives. Now, I’ve done some canoeing in my life, trips down rivers and across lakes, but I can’t conceive of travel-

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ing upstream. I’ve canoed down the Columbia from the Keenleyside Dam, so I know how fast the river is traveling. To paddle upstream must have been a huge undertaking by unimaginably strong men. So David Thompson was here in the Castlegar area in early September 1811. His stay, however, was brief as his mission was to locate furs and to discover routes across the mountains. So he and his crew paddled on, and by September 18, 1811, he had navigated the river several hundred miles up to the spot he had reached the previous winter. He had achieved his goal of traveling the length of the river, knowing it now end to end, and mapping it for the future. At one o’clock on September 5, 2011, about 2 ½ weeks from now, David Thompson’s brief sojourn in Castlegar will be commemorated at the Millennium Walkway. Noted David Thompson historian, Jack Nisbet from Spokane, will give a talk about Thompson’s life as a fur trader and map maker. Other brief talks are planned, and there will be a guided walk along the banks of the Columbia to scout places where Thompson may have met with First Nations in that long-lost time 200 years ago.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

‘A great art gallery attraction’ The show by artist Claire Kujundzic continues until September 10, and is most attractive in its colours, composition and harmony – each work, a pleasure to behold. As well, the message in each work gives a feeling that nature is beautiful, but has suffered at the hands of those seeking money/profit. Claire Kujundzic and Bill Horne have seen the forest areas of B.C. and much of the mowing down of clear-cutting. They have also seen vast areas of forest that have suffered

from fires as well as insect destruction, adding to the burning of forest-harvesting slash. From my South Castlegar windows I see millions of trees in the Pass Creek and Kootenay River Directions. It would appear that forests could continue without consideration for future forest health. As a former Sierra Club group chairman on Vancouver Island, I had seen the clear-cutting results of about 80 per cent of old growth forests cut. At that time several groups were protesting. Some extreme measures resulted in jail terms.

There was, however, an awakening and better practices resulted. With population growth, care of the environment will be needed. The art work of Claire Kujundzic will cry out for this environmental cure, not only of forests, but also of water, air and soil. Be sure to take ample time to see this remarkable art and humanities show – read everything. John Oswald, Castlegar.

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Community Living in BC: A Far Cry From ‘Families First’ Our society and social attitudes toward people with disabilities have, thankfully, evolved significantly over the past several decades. Institutionalization is a thing of the past, and much of the stigma associated with physical and cognitive disabilities has dissipated Thanks to integrated education and community inclusion, most people know someone with a developmental disability—a neighbour, class-mate, coworker, or someone who shares the same interests. Today, people with developmental disabilities make important contributions to the fabric of our society, and participate in all aspects of community life. The BC government was among the first in the world to close large institutions for people with developmental disabilities. And, in collaboration with families, non-profits, private caregivers, unions, and other organizations, services were developed to support individuals in their homes, schools, work-

places, and communities. BC was heralded as a world leader. Unfortunately, today’s policy makers— often prioritizing the public purse over public welfare—have lost touch with the fact that most people with developmental disabilities depend upon varying levels of services and supports in order to participate fully in community life. Depending on the nature of their disability, some people require 24/7 assistance from trained caregivers to help with single or complex needs associated with physical mobility, communication skills, intellectual processing, impulse control, mental health, or risk management safeguards. These folks typically live in group homes, attend day programs, or receive in-home and community inclusion support where they have the opportunity to develop skills and lifelong friendships. But these services and supports are now under threat by provincial budget cuts. Government spending in the commu-

nity living sector decreased from 2.21% of BC’s total annual expenditures in 20012002 to 1.53% in 2011-2012, while the overall population increased by 13.6% and inflation grew at a rate of 20.4 per cent. Last year alone, Community Living BC (CLBC), the Crown agency that allocates provincial government funding to the sector, slashed funding by $22 million, claiming that “cost recoveries” through this “service redesign” process would be re-allocated to address new service requirements. At the same time, CLBC spokespersons claim that the agency does not maintain records associated with waiting lists; rather, they track “outstanding service requests” which, they claim, is not public information. Fiscal responsibility is a laudable goal, but recent cuts have caused people with developmental disabilities to lose their homes, friends, support staff, and security. Forty group homes in the province were closed down in 2010-

2011. Residents have been placed in less costly unlicensed home sharing settings—where an adult with a developmental disability is housed with his/her support provider—in many cases, against their wishes and the wishes of their families. And while the number of spaces in staffed residential settings declines due to group home closures, the number of eligible adults who urgently require support continues to grow. As families try to cope with these changes, many are struggling to provide adequate care for their adult children with severe challenges, on their own, with fewer supports and services. And, as both caregivers and their adult children with disabilities age, the situation will inevitably worsen while families face declining financial and physical resources as well as an uncertain future. -Alanna Hendren Exec. Director, Developmental Disabilities Association.

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August

THROUGH AUGUST - BAG SALE AT ST. DAVID’S THRIFT STORE - St

David’s Thrift Store is starting a bag sale August 8. Cram all you can get into one of our bags for $5 . Excludes jewelry, household items, and books. Store located under Anderson’s Insurance on Columbia Avenue. Summer hours Mon – Fri 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. AUG. 15-31 - TWO FOR ONE SALE AT THE CASTLEGAR TREASURE SHOP - The Castlegar Treasure

Shop across from the Library is having a two for one Clearance Sale of all summer clothing from August 15 to 31. A great savings for all to enjoy. The 12 lb. bags of clean cotton rags are also available at the Treasure Shop @ $12.00/bag. AUG. 13 - SEP 20 - ART EXHIBITION ‘TRANSITION 1-9’ BY BILL MCNALLY AT THE DOUKHOBOR VILLAGE MUSEUM The opening reception

for the exhibition will be Saturday, August 13, 6-7:30 pm at the Doukhobor Village Museum and will remain open from August 13September 30, 2011. Admission is free. This original art work consists of nine separate multi-media installations showing the history of the evolution of our common ancestors from the beginning of life on the planet into the future. The work is a provocative, irreverent and humorous look at our ancestral history on the planet. AUGUST SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX. No Activities During

BC Seniors games. (volunteers needed in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson, apply @ Complex). Mon: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling,10 a.m. Darts, 1 p.m. Whist. Tues: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling & Carpet Bowling, 1 p.m. Crafts, 7 p.m. Pool. Wed:

9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, Thurs: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. Bingo, 7 p.m. Rumolli. Friday: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. Crib & Bridge.

and Nelson RCMP detachments. For more information please contact Derrick Donovan at 250-354-5146 or Laurie Donovan at 250-354-5181.

September Ongoing SEPT. 2 - DR. ART HISTER FROM GLOBAL TV NEWS HEALTH SPOT WILL BE SPEAKING IN GENELLE. Dr.

ONGOING: THE CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP. Summer hours

Art Hister, of Global TV News Health Spot, author of several wellness books and much coveted guest speaker, will be hosted by Area B Seniors for an evening of entertainment and to answer your health questions. Dr. Hister will be appearing at the Genelle Hall on Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. and will be at a local book signing at Shoppers Drug Mart in Castlegar on Sept 2 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets on sale at Shoppers Drug Mart in Castlegar, and at Genelle Hall Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm - 3pm-5pm.

in effect July 1 to Aug. 31: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sundays and stats. Located 210-11th Ave. (across from the library). Please call 3657317 prior to dropping off donations. If possible, donate winter clothes in fall. Watch for mini silent auctions ongoing during the summer as well as our weekly 2-for-1 sales. Stop at gift shop and save 20% off in July and Aug. Thank you for your support. New volunteers welcome. Happy summer from all our volunteers.

SEPT. 5 - WALK & TALK CELEBRATING 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF DAVID THOMPSON IN THE WEST KOOTENAY

- 1 p.m. at Milennium Park. Come hear about Thompson’s voyage and his historic meeting with First Nations people at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers. Features Jack Nisbet, historian of Thompson’s epic voyage; Marilyn James, official spokesperson, Sinixt Nation; and Aboriginal drumming circle. SEPT. 11 - SERVICE AT CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH FOLLOWED BY PICNIC LUNCH - Service starts at

10 a.m. The theme for lunch is the 100 mile diet. SEPT. 24 - REGIMENTAL BALL AT THE CASTLEGAR REC CENTRE

The public is invited to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Regimental. The SwingSationS will bring the dance floor alive with classic songs that everyone loves, and the silent auction will offer exciting opportunities with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tickets are $75 are are available at Trail, Castlegar, Grand Forks

ONGOING: SUMMER AT THE SKATEPARK IS A FREE PROGRAM FOR USERS OF THE CASTLEGAR SKATEPARK THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. Kootenay Fam-

ily Place has implemented this program from a BC Gaming grant enabling the employment of a Skatepark Coordinator, an Assistant and two local youth. Hours of supervision are from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday from now until August 31st. ONGOING: BOOK CLUB. Castle-

gar United Church, 809 Merry Creek Rd. (next to Kinnaird Clinic) will be having a Book Club discussion in the fall. The book is “Under The Afghan Sun” by Melissa Fung. She is a CBC reporter and it is the memoirs of her captivity. It is open to anyone and if you are interested please contact Carol Conkin – 365-5860. ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.

Mondays 9:30 - 11 a.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning. ONGOING: SUMMER FAMILY DROPIN. Tuesdays and Wednesdays

10 a.m. - noon. Come in and keep cool. A variety of topics,

things to do and topics of your choice.

365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)

ONGOING: AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AL-ANON

ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Satur-

is for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) For more information call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674.

day. Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun.

ONGOING: ABORIGINAL ART CAMP IN AUGUST. This one week camp

features aboriginal arts such as soap carvings, medicine pouches and beading, led by the SD20 aboriginal cultural coordinator Bonnie Vickers. Children will also take part in storytelling utilizing the “Learning Journey Series” that is an antiracism /anti-bullying program. This is a very popular program with limited space. August 8 – 12th for ages 9 - 12 at Blueberry School. Call 3657201 for more info. 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: REGISTRATION FOR CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY 2011/2012 SEASON. For registra-

tion information email registrarcmha@gmail.com or phone 250365-5914. Also check out www. castlegarminorhockey.com. 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

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ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every 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.

ONGOING: ADVOCATE IN CASTLEGAR ON THURSDAYS. Questions

about welfare issues, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? A staff person from The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Previously, the advocate was in Castlegar on Fridays. Appointments are encouraged, so please call the Centre at 250-608-0589 or 1-877-352-5777.

ONGOING: WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL.

From 7 - 9:30 p.m. Runs every second Wednesday. All levels of Bluegrass players welcome. For more info call Ruth at 250-365-5538.

ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has

a movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free, grades 7 and up. Info - call 365-7201.

ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING Every 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.

ONGOING: THE TRAIL MAPLE LEAF BAND IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED BRASS, WOODWIND AND PERCUSSION PLAYERS. If you are

interested in joining us please call: 365-6405 Castlegar or 364-2803 Trail for more information.

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You could say Leona Sherbinin is a bird fan. Her backyard features two ceramic seagulls perched on posts atop her backyard fire pit and sitting area, along with several flower pots, a table with an umbrella, and couple of torch lights. “I love birds. Real or fake, I love them. They remind me of peace, love and tranquility,” said Sherbinin, who lives in Tarrys with her husband. Last fall, she was cleaning the backyard getting it ready for winter when she noticed one of the gulls missing. “I was disappointed and sad. Someone must’ve stole it,” she said. “I asked neighbours if they saw anything, but to no avail.” Winter came and went and Sherbinin went on with her life. She put out the backyard summer decor, planted flowers, and fixed the yard up. The summer was even more special for the Sherbinins as their youngest daughter was married on July 29. “The day after the wedding, it was nice to sit in the relaxing backyard to enjoy a cold one with some

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Leona Sherbinin shows off her prized seagull, Sammy, and the pictures and story from his recent adventure. Craig Lindsay photo

visitors. It was then I noticed something unusual at the edge of the yard ,” she said. At the edge of her backyard was the missing seagull, along with a plastic bag filled with around 40 pictures and a letter. According to the letter the seagull, now named Sammy, traveled throughout Western Canada through Grand Forks to Ainsworth Hot Springs to Vancouver down to the U.S. into Utah, California, Nevada, Arizona, and even to the east coast to Maine. ‘I’ve had an adventure. Many good times and some otherwise,’ wrote Sammy

Seagull. ‘I left because I was just getting really bored in Thrums. Five months of snow every year. Sheesh.’ Sammy went on to talk about all the adventures in all the locations he visited during his trip, each of which were documented by the accompanied pictures. “This is a story I had to share,” said Sherbinin. “It touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes.” Sherbinin admits she has no idea who took the seagull and went to the trouble of documenting its journey. “I’ve lived in the same place for over 40 years, close to my

friends and family. I honestly thought that some kids ripped it off or some one just took it for their own backyard,” she said. “For the life of me, I just can’t figure out who would’ve travelled to Maine to Utah to California. I really, really don’t know. I can’t figure anybody in our circle of friends and relatives that would do this.” For now, Sammy Seagull is back safely in the Sherbinin’s backyard alongside his girlfriend Cindy, who still isn’t talking to him. As for the Sherbinins, they have a heck of a tale to tell visitors about a wandering seagull.

Putting stamp on Canadian inventors

Canadian inventors have patented more than a million inventions OTTAWA, Aug. 17, 2011 / CNW/ - Four significant Canadian inventions - the electric oven, the electric wheelchair, the cardiac pacemaker and the iconic BlackBerry® - are honoured today with the release of four domestic-rate commemorative stamps in the Canadian Innovations series. “This series shines a spotlight on the ‘Made in Canada’ leaps of science and creativity that have changed lives here in Canada and around the world,” said Jim Phillips, Director, Stamp Services at Canada Post.

Canadian cooks can thank inventor Thomas Ahearn for inventing the electric oven in 1892. The original model was made of brick, two metres wide by two metres high and, according to the press at the time, hot enough to “roast an ox.” One of Canada’s most prolific inventors, George J. Klein, created an electric wheelchair that offered mobility to quadriplegics and changed their lives for the better. In 1950, while studying hypothermia, Dr. John Hopps developed the world’s first cardiac pacemaker, which brought hope to those suffering with heart disease. The first version of the now common medical

device was far too large to be placed inside the human body. Research In Motion first introduced the iconic BlackBerry® in 1999. This now ubiquitous device freed information workers from their desks and changed the way the world communicates. The challenge for Toronto design firm q30 was to find a way, given the broad timeline span of the innovations, to visually link the four stamps. Senior designer, Karen Henricks, in explaining the approach, notes, “We chose consistent cropping and angles, as well as a palette of co-ordinated colour tints and type, to tie the stamps together as a series.”

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Summer camp enjoys successful week at Blueberry Creek JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Organizers capped the number of spaces in the School District #20-sponsored Aboriginal Art Camp at 21. The capacity was easily met for this year’s version of the one week camp at Blueberry Creek Community School which wrapped up on August 12. The camp has been running each summer for the

Campers, from left, Sian, Zianna, Hayden and Zack. Jim Sinclair photos

past five years and always proves appealing for the young people who take part. Bev George, spokesperson for S.D. No. 20, which provided funding for this year’s camp, says it’s very popular – always full and wait lists are not uncommon. The program is intended to give kids and introduction to aboriginal art and culture. It challenges the young minds while offering fun activities in a

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social setting. The ceremony featured the kids serving a tasty paste made from a variety of local berries to parents and other guests. A stories were presented by four kids, and each had a positive report on the camp when later asked their impressions. Zack said his favourite activity over the week was soap carving. “Making the porcupine boxes,” was Hayden’s quick response when his turn came up. “My favourite part was working

with everybody,” declared Zianna, adding that she knew some of the others from the previous year, and she enjoyed making friends with the rest this time around. “My favourite part was definitely mashing the berries,” said Sian, “even though I got sprayed in the face by berry juice a couple of times. “They learn a lot,” said student helper Jessica Klenk. “They find it really fun. They’re always ready to come back next year.” Sian confirmed that point, speaking for each of the other story-tellers, and likely the vast majority of the group of 21. “Totally,” said Sian.”I’d come back for many years. I really like it.”

We missed the messy list

(Marketwire - Aug. 17, 2011) - Where are some of Canada’s cleanest and dirtiest shorelines? The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, presented by Loblaw Companies Limited, today released a list of its most and least littered shorelines across Canada, based on results from the 2010 cleanup. The list shows that Canada’s shorelines need some help. To make your favourite shoreline clean and healthy for the communities and wildlife that depend on it, register today for this year’s Shoreline Cleanup, September 17 to 25, at www.ShorelineCleanup.ca. Castlegar and West Kootenay shorelines were pleasingly absent from the list of the five most littered locations. The messy ones are: 1. Kingston, ON - Sydenham Lake 2. Maple Ridge, BC - Kanaka Creek and Kanaka Creek Regional Park . 3. Charlo, NB - Baie des Chaleurs 4. Delta, BC - Tom Hopkins Ravine Park 5. Surrey, BC - Brownsville Bar Park

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Community A&W Cruisin’ for a Cause

You don’t need a better excuse to enjoy a Teen Burger on Thursday, August 25 than Cruisin’ for a Cause! “Last year the West Kootenay Chapter received over $3,000 in funding from this event, and what we receive is directly tied to the amount raised by area restaurants, so bring a friend and come on out and order a Teen Burger, ” says Lonnie Facchina, Client Services Coordinator for the local chapter. The third Annual A&W event has a goal of raising $1 million for the MS Society of Canada! They are accepting donations throughout the month of August, topped off with Cruisin’ for a Cause. For every teen burger sold that day, A&W will donate $1 to the MS Society. Not only

are you helping out a great cause while enjoying a burger or two, but you may have a chance to get an up close look at some fancy classic cars while their owners are chuggin’ the famous root beer. Several car clubs in the area are great supporters of the event and plan to be out in force again this year. All four locations in the West Kootenay are taking part and have special things planned during the day. Stop in at the Grand Forks location and enter their raffle with a chance to win some great prizes. Cruise in to the Castlegar A&W around dinnertime and enjoy a piece of “Teen Burger” cake and a coffee. Both Nelson locations are taking part. Stop by the Railway location between 5 and 8 p.m.

and receive old fashioned carhop service. All the money raised goes to help people living with multiple sclerosis and for research into a cure. Since 2001 the West Kootenay Chapter of the MS Society of Canada has been providing services and programs to those affected by MS throughout the region, covering from Nakusp, Kaslo, Nelson and Salmo, to Castlegar, Trail, Grand Forks and Midway. They are often the first source of information for people with a new diagnosis of MS, and over the years continue to provide support, information and advocacy for them, their families and caregivers. Come on out to any A&W location on August 25 and enjoy a Teen Burger for a great cause!

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Arts and Culture A career that fits, naturally. Selkirk College values family, healthy living and a positive work-life balance in the scenic West Kootenay and Boundary Regions.

RESIDENCE ASSISTANT - NELSON Applications are invited for a Residence Assistant to provide clerical and cashiering support services to the Tenth Street Residence Coordinator. Qualifications include completion of a one year Office Administration program, 6-12 months of related experience and excellent interpersonal and telephone skills. ON-CALL: commencing immediately. Competition #77. Closing: August 26, 2011. Visit our website for details on this and other career opportunities. Selkirk College Human Resources 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 250.365.1390 | postings@selkirk.ca

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In a perfectly-staged setting in the exhibit room at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Nelson artist Bill McNally’s vision has been realized... in nine skillfully created and carefully arranged offerings... like visual chapters, or installments. The viewer is invited to share an idea of Bill’s on the creation of the universe, and ﬁnd out in the process that humour was/is/will be a recurring component in the multi-millennial process. Meeting the artist at the August 13 exhibit opening and having him guide the nine-stop travelogue was super... the next best thing is to check it out for yourself. The attraction continues until September 20 at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre across the highway from the airport. Jim Sinclair photo

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Louise Wishlow With extremely sad and heavy hearts the family of Louise Wishlow wishes to announce her sudden and unexpected passing at Vancouver General Hospital on Saturday, July 30, 2011, blessed with 67 years of life. Louise was born in Trail, on September 15, 1943, to parents Pearl and John Androsoff. She got her education in Castlegar and has lived here her entire life. She met and married the love of her life, George Wishlow on December 8, 1962 and together they raised two daughters. Louise is best known for her many years of working at Anderson Insurance, but she also spent many years volunteering for the Hospital Auxiliary. She was a very friendly and giving person who enjoyed sewing, painting, woodwork crafts, playing cards with friends and going to Chewelah to play the slots. Louise’s great enjoyment was her cats, whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Pearl Fillipoff and brother Bill Androsoff.

Exotic thrill on the hill A form of sonic vacation was in store for a turnout of about 50 at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre on August 13. A warm, calm evening at at spot overlooking the Columbia River was an ideal setting for the music of ”Namgar.” The quartet, which gets its name from the charismatic female vocalist whom is featured, was pleased to share their brand of exciting and dynamic music with the folks of Castlegar and area. Preserving and popularizing traditional music from the Mongolia-Siberia region, the highly-skilled group was formed in Moscow. The concert was a rewarding mix of something different, giving a great preview of what audiences at upcoming festivals in Robson Valley and Salmon Arm can look forward to. Pictured from left are: Victor, Sergey, Namgar and Evgeny. Jim Sinclair photo

Left to mourn her loss is her loving husband of 48 years, George; daughters Angie (Daryl) Zibin and Jordi Wishlow with partner Eric Gunderson and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Saturday, August 6, 2011 with Peter Zaytsoﬀ oﬃciating and were followed by interment at the Brilliant Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Donations in Louise’s memory may be made to Beaks, 318 – 103rd Street, Castlegar BC V1N 3G2, SPCA 7700 Highway 3B, Trail BC V1R 4X2 or Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary, 210 – 11th Avenue Castlegar BC V1N 1J2.

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This September Slocan Valley Recreation has several interesting programs coming up, but they are going to start the season by having you climbing a wall - literally! Jody and Wendy Knight operate Bear Rock Climbing and they have recently moved to Slocan Park. You may recognize them because they have a 8 metre tall portable climbing wall! To help everyone get the opportunity to experience the wall, they’ll be offering a free afternoon of climbing instruction on Thursday September 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Slocan Park Hall. All ages are welcome and it’ll be first come-first climb. There’ll also be lessons available throughout the rest of the month for those wishing to pursue them. Also coming up quickly you can get insights of the trials and rewards associated with Getting Off The Grid when Val Mayes and Gary Yakimchuk share their experiences on Sun. Sept. 18th. Shanoon Bennett returns on Sept. 24th for the Native Edibles Harvest Walk, where she completes the cycle focusing on the roots, berries and fruits of a variety of beneficial native plants. The P.A.L. and C.O.R.E. Hunter Training Programs are also happening at Winlaw School in September, beginning the weekend of September 17th. The Fall Leisure Guide for Slocan Valley Recreation will be out at the end of August so make sure to check it out for all the great programs coming up. You can find it on line at: www.rdck.bc.ca/community/recreation/slocan_valley/sv_lg.html. For more information call them at 250-226-0008 or find them on Facebook to keep up to date on everything.

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The Better Business Bureau advises to do your homework when back-to-school shopping The summer is winding down and soon students will be returning to class. Chances are you’ve seen the back-to-school shopping ads on television and splashed across newspaper pages. Before you start your shopping, the Better Business Bureau has some back-to-school basics. “Whether shopping for new clothes, pens and pencils, or electronic items it’s important to be prepared and have a plan,” says Lynda Pasacreta, BBB President and CEO. “It will keep you on budget, save you money, and avoid getting stuck with an item you don’t want.” The BBB has these tips to help you be a savvy back-to-school shopper: Plan ahead. Set a realistic budget and stick to it. Make a list of the items you need to purchase to avoid buying on impulse. Be sure to check with your child’s school for a list of required supplies and recommended suppliers to avoid return trips.

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Showing guests a good time

Students from Castlegar’s Japanese sister city, Embetsu, toured Zuckerberg Island (photo at right) as part of their recent visit. Castlegar students will get their chance to visit Embetsu next July. “We’re looking forward to seeing the culture and how its different from ours,” said Victoria Apostoliuk, one of the local students who will travel to Japan. Craig Lindsay photo

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Castlegar student Luke Grutter, was a ﬁnalist for Western Canada in Music for Young Children’s 2011 International Composition Festival. Luke, age 5, who just completed his ﬁrst year of MYC with Tammy Francis, received Honourable Mention in the Sunbeams 1 category for his piece entitled Soldiers Marching. Submitted photo

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Drafted dancers Company Jump, the wildly popular tribute to the Andrews Sisters and 40s swing music, packed them in Aug. 10 at Kinnaird Park. At one point, three local men were conscripted to add to the choreography. The weekly series wraps up Aug. 23, showtime at 7:30. Jim Sinclair photo

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Rebels trade for KIJHL’s top scorer and MVP CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels have added scoring punch and plenty of KIJHL experience with the acquisition of Castlegar native Scott Morisseau. The 20-yearold was acquired in a trade with the Fernie Ghostriders on Aug.15. Last year in Fernie, Morisseau led the KIJHL in scoring with 97 points including 42 goals and 55 assists and was chosen as the league’s most valuable player. The offensive threat also tallied 34 points in 17 play-off games with the Ghostriders during their playoff run. “Anytime you can bring HOMECOMING - High scoring forward Scott Morisseau, who hails from Castlegar, is joining the Rebels after playing last year with Fernie. Craig Lindsay photo

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in a local guy who’s been top scorer and MVP in the league it’s great,” said Rebels coach Steve Junker. “Offensively, he fills a void left by some of the profile players from last year that have moved on. We’re all very excited.” Heading to Fernie from the Rebels is forward Josh McGladery, an 18 yearold from Vancouver who was a rookie last season and scored 13 points in 44 games with the Rebels. After playing one year in Fernie and three in Beaver Valley, Morisseau is excited to join his hometown Rebels and have the opportunity to play in front of family and friends. “I want to play on a winning team. I’ve got the scor-

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and are welcoming billet families, guards, anthem singers, Ifsecurity you are interested in joining our family or think you have a great idea to trainers/ﬁrst aid/safety personel. contribute please contact: If you would like the experience of Headcoach/GM Steve Junker: working within a positive atmosphere 250 365 0911 and helping the Rebels organization ( rebelscoach@hotmail.com) and all our players, please call Tom Campbell, Vice President at Secretary Sandy Terlecki: 250-304-9055 or Sandi Terlecki, 250 365 2182 (Secretary, castlegarrebels@hotmail.com ) at 250-304-9721.

cess with the Rebels. “It was a fun year. We had a good team. A disappointing ending, but one of the best teams I’d played on,” said Morisseau, who’s Fernie team was knocked out by Castlegar 4-2 in the Kootenay Conference finals, although, as host of the Cyclone Taylor Cup, Fernie got to play for the B.C. Junior B Championship. The ‘Riders lost in the cup final to Vancouver Island’s Peninsula Panthers. “The Rebels have been a good team these past few years,” Morisseau concluded. “I don’t see why that would change. We’ve got lots of good players coming back - it should be a good year.”

Former GF coach joins Rebel staff CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Our local Castlegar Rebels are looking invite community members to join forward to the upcoming season and our exciting organisation. We would are inviting motivated,positive, community like to increase our volunteer lease members to join our organization.

ing titles but I don’t have any championships,” he said. “Castlegar was close last year against Osoyoos. “I can’t see why we can’t do it this year. That’s what I’m going for.” Unfortunately, the Rebs will have to wait until December for the services of Morisseau as he underwent shoulder surgery in June and is off for an expected six months. With the surgery and heading into his final KIJHL season, Morisseau asked the ‘Riders for a trade. “I wanted to go back to school and finish off my last year in Castlegar,” he said. He’s sad to leave Fernie after having a strong year there, but is looking forward to even greater suc-

The Castlegar Rebels have added former Grand Forks head coach and general manager Jesse Dorrans to their coaching staff. Dorrans will replace Topher Plonka, who took a job in Alberta with an international selects program, as assistant to Rebels head coach Steve Junker. “Obviously, being able to add someone of Dorrans’ calibre to our coaching staff is huge,” said Junker of the addition.

“Someone who has been a coach and GM in our league already and knows all the ins and outs of the position. It’ll definitely be a big positive to our club. Not to mention his contacts in the hockey world as far as recruiting and being a local guy is excellent.” Grand Forks finished with eight wins and 41 losses last season. “It’s a great opportunity for the Rebels to have someone like him on board,” said Junker. After two years with Grand Forks,

Dorrans is glad to join the Rebels. “Me and my wife both live in Castlegar. Coaching in Grand Forks put my family in a tough situation,” said Dorrans. “The opportunity came up to come here and it was too tough to turn down. The opportunity to work with Steve will be good. I’m excited for it.” Bruno Tassone will be returning to Castlegar as an assistant coach and Darcy Martini will be involved again as well. Junker is pleased to see Plonka get an

opportunity to parlay his coaching experience with the Rebels into a full time position with the SISEC program in Cochrane, Alberta. “It’s a great opportunity for him. I want to wish him well. He was a big help for me having been with the Rebels as long as he was. He was a big part of my transition into it,” said Junker. “He definitely helped me in knowing the league and the players and the team. I was very happy to see him get that opportunity.”

Rollers face Babes in semi-final CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Dam City Rollers derby team will be taking on Salmo’s Babes of Brutality in Rossland on Aug. 19 in semi-final action. The winner moves on to the final to face the undefeated Gnarlie’s Angels from Rossland. “We want to encourage people to come up to Rossland and cheer us on. We’re going to play our hearts out,” said

Kitty Karnage. The Rollers are coming off the inaugural season which saw the Castlegar team competing with the best teams in the league from the get go. “We were really happy with everything that went on through the season. We worked really hard,” said Russian 2KillYa. “We played really and we’re coming into the play-offs in the number three position so we’re pret-

ty happy about that.” “It’s kind of awesome that as a first year team, we’re playing for second already,” said Karnage. The league the ladies play in, the seven team West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League (KWWRDL), is considered the largest derby league in Canada. “The response from the community has been really good. It’s been great,” said Karnage. 2KillYa expects a

rough game against the Babes. “The Babes have been around for an extra year longer than we have. They have some amazing players. They have a player from Team Canada on their squad,” she said. “We’re looking forward to it.”

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Rebels reload for training camp CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels are heading into training camp on Aug. 19-21 with a strong core of returning players and several newcomers hoping to earn spots. With several key players expected back and the recent acquisition of KIJHL MVP Scott Morisseau (see story page 18), the Rebs are expected to once again be one of the league’s top teams. With the B.C. Senior Games in town, the Rebels were forced to move their camp to Osoyoos, where they will train at of the Sun Bowl Arena. “We’ll know a lot after this weekend,” said coach Steve Junker. “I foresee us having another strong

team. We’ll definitely be a little bit younger due to the fact of the success we had last year.” Graduating from the Rebels to postsecondary teams were: leading scorer Ryan Ainsley, NCAA Division 1 Northern Michigan; Darren Tarasoff, Grant McEwan University in Alberta; Eric Wentzel, Adrian College in Michigan; and Mike Wiest, University of Lethbridge. Also expected not to return after signing with Junior A teams are Stuart Walton, who placed fourth in Rebel scoring last year with 55 points, and Jamie Valnich. Several other Rebels eligible to return will be trying out for Junior A teams. “We gauge our suc-

cess as a program on many different levels - wins and losses, how we do in play-offs is a big one,” said Junker. “But we are a developmental league and just seeing guys getting opportunities is another way we judge our success. It’s exciting.” “Our play-off run did wonders for guys. It gives you not only the exposure but experience. We played 22 games in 40 days. It’s like another half a season and the hockey you’re playing is twice as intense.” Although the Rebels will miss the departed players, expect the returnees and newcomers to put their own mark on the team. “The development aspect of our league and hockey club sees

Want to be part of a winning team? new faces to come on board and be a part of what we’re trying to accomplish here,” said coach Steve Junker. “Anybody that has any ideas or would like to get on board

Anyone interested in helping out with the KIJHL Rebels this year can contact the Castlegar Rebels office at 250-365-0911. “We’re always looking for new ideas and

and get involved, it’s a fun place to be please contact us.” The team is also looking for families that are interested in taking in billets for the upcoming season.

a lot of players move on,” explained the coach. “Which means we’ll be a little younger, having recruited younger players to fill those spots vacated by players who have moved on.” The Rebels expect to have around 40 players at camp in Osoyoos. At the conclusion of camp, the coaches will pare the team down. “We have a number of our players heading off to Junior A camps so we don’t know when they will be back. We wish them all the best,” said Junker. “We’ve got some good players coming to our camp. I expect them to perform very well. We’re looking at getting a real good idea about who will be the majority of our play-

ers.” The team will have another minicamp in Castlegar on Sept. 2-4. “We’ll bring the kids we liked in Osoyoos back to the camp in Castlegar and hopefully see some more kids that didn’t make it to Osoyoos. We want to give every kid an opportunity if they want to try out,” said Junker. Castlegar’s preseason starts Sept. 7, hosting Nelson.

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“It helps the player to have a home away from home. It helps make this all possible. We’re always looking for quality families,” said Junker.

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9:00-10:00am.........................CST or DWW 6:00-7:00pm....................Ultimate Kickbox

Thursday 9:00-10:00am..............................Step To It 6:00-7:00pm ...........................Body Sculpt Friday

9:00-10:00am...........................CST or DWW

There will be no ﬁtness classes held August 29 – Sept 5th.

Aug. 19th - Humans w/Ricco & Vinnie the Squid Aug. 25th - Nelson Ford Reverse Beard-Off SK8 Fundraiser Aug. 26th - Figure & The Killabits Aug. 27th - Robb G

September Sep. 2nd - Stickybuds Sep. 3rd - DJ Breaker & Billy Bangers Sep. 4th -

Pride Glam Dance with Sugar Coated Killers

Sep. 9th -

DJ Terrantion Retro Hits

Sep. 10th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Live 80’s Band Sep. 15th - Opiuo Sep. 16th - Ed Solo Sep. 20th - PS I Love You with Balkans Sep. 21st - Michael Rault Sep. 23rd - Karkwa 2010 Polaris Music Award Winners Sep. 24th - Said the Whale 2011 Juno Winners: Best

will be in the mail August 22nd. Registration for all our fall programs starts Monday August 29th. If you would like to view our brochure go to www.rdck. bc.ca and hit the Recreation Connection Link. You can view all our programs without having to register. On line registration – Easy, Convenient, Saves Time, Fun Sign On today. If you would like more information about any of our programs call 250-365-3386 ext 0.

PARADE OF PROGRAMS Wednesday Sept 7th 5:00-8:00pm Free Skate 5:00-6:30pm Free Swim 6:30-8:00pm Free Use of Weight Room FIND OUT WHAT CASTLEGAR AND AREA HAVE TO OFFER! One stop registration in all your Fall Activities. Over 40 organizations will be in attendance.

250-352-5331 Aug. 20th - DJ Hedspin The Eh! Team DJs

The Fall Leisure Guide

CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION is looking for a Major Midget coach for the up coming 2011/2012 season. Financial remuneration available for non-parent coaches from CMHA

Public Swim Pool Schedule

TERRY FOX RUN Sunday September 18th 9:00am Castlegar Community Complex

Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm

COMPLEX ICE Available for Rent starting August 29th Call 250-365-3386 ext 4104 for information.

Lap Lane, Leisure Pool Time, Early Bird contact the Recreation Office.

CASTLEGAR REBEL TRAINING CAMP STARTS SEPT 2ND

Mon – Fri ...........................................................1:30-8:30pm Saturday.......................................................... 10:00-6:00pm

Aquatic Centre Maintenance Shutdown August 29 – September 5th. Pool and Weight Room will be closed. Office will be open 8:00-4:30pm. Closed Sept. 3 – 5th.

NOTICE

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations. If you would like you event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at HYPERLINK "mailto:casrec@rdck. bc.ca" casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

New Group

Sep. 27th - Hollerado with Young Rival & Wildlife Sep. 28th - Yukon Blonde & Library Voices

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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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BUSINESS DIRECTORY C A S T L E G A R AUGUST

SPECIALS

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duradek North America’s premier vinyl decking system )POFTU BQQSBJTBMT t .FUJDVMPVT XPSLNBOTIJQ

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Rentals ώ Lessons ώ Tournaments

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• Grooming • Petcare Products • Holistique Cat & Dog Food 2243 6th Avenue Castlegar / Ph. 365-5605 Across from RONA

Emerald Green Family Daycare Early morning hours available. Emerald Green Family Daycare is a licensed facility that has spaces for children ages 12mths and up. Please contact Megan at 365-8011 for more information.

Castlegar Youth Employment Services We connect youth 15-30 to jobs

Free workshops

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RENTALS t SALES t DELIVERY 10’ 20’ 40’ 48’ Units Available 1875 Robson Access Rd. (Brilliant) Castlegar, BC kootenaycontainers@shaw.ca

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SALES DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

Royal Vinyl Deck Coverings Vinyl Decking & Aluminum Railings

Interview prep

CASUAL JOB PROGRAM INTERNET, EMAIL ACCESS, FAX & PHONE ALL SERVICES

Offering full alteration & custom sewing services www.castlegartailoring.com

Resume help

ONSITE AND ONLINE JOB BOARD

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Garth Hanson 250-352-1814 XXX EVSBEFL DPN

HAIR CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

WE CARRY A SELECTION OF AG & SCRUPLES PRODUCTS.

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Walk – ins Welcome!

Glass & Picket Railing Free Estimates

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH LANETTE, ALEXA OR COLLEEN

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Your community. Your classiﬁeds.

250.365.6397 fax 250.365.6390 email classiﬁeds@castlegarnews.com Announcements

Travel

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Births

Timeshare

Calamida Estates Welcomes Cameron ﬁrst baby to Grandview Heights Congratulations Laura & John

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Career Opportunities

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SOUTH ROCK Ltd. has available positions for road construction, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Paving - Roller Operator, Distributor Driver, Heavy Equipment Operators. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

PAMPER YOURSELF Full Body massage. For Time well Spent Call Lisa 250-354-8927

HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Lost & Found

Classiﬁed Ads Work!

CITY OF Yellowknife Building Inspector II. The City of Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Building Inspector II with the Planning and Development Department. For more information on this position, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’ s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867-9205603. Salary range is $65,686$79,213 + 5400 annual housing allowance, a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefits pension plan and relocation assistance provided. Please submit resumes by August 26, 2011, quoting competition #220108U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and field analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.

Obituaries

Coming Events

Travel

TUPPERWARE BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Saturday August 27, Sandman Inn 1944 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Great in-stock savings. Susan Wilson, Independent Tupperware Consultant (250) 2267751, swilson@direct.ca or visit http://my.tupperware.ca/susanwilson

SUNNY SUMMER Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800541-9621.

Shop from home!

Employment

Information

Business Opportunities

STORE CLOSING SALE LARGE ILLUMINATED DISPLAY - LOCKING PLEXI STORE SHELVING - ASS’T STORE FIXTURES - STORE CLEARANCE SALE - TONS OF IN -STORE BARGAINS SAVE UP TO 30 - 50% SUTHERLANDS IN NELSON 250 352 3737

Personals

LOST Black Leather Vest between Castlegar & Genelle on Sat, July 30th at 10 pm Call 250-693-2419 LOST Pet Pigeon “BEAUTY” trying to ﬂy home from Shoreacres to Trail, will try to get your attention by ﬂying into kitchen window or land on a truck. Msg 250-359-7889

COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Trafﬁc Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell!

“He was a most positive, loving man”

Harry Gilbert Jukes

Travel

November 7, 1930 - July 2, 2011

Timeshare

Anniversaries

Dry Bulk Owner Operators Required for work in Fort St. John. Excellent revenue up to $50,000/month! Call Ron: 1-250-263-1862 or E-mail Resume: Ron@bulksolutions.ca

Check Classiﬁeds!

Celebrations

Some things get better the older they grow antiques, wine, and someone special we know

Please join us for a Special Birthday Luncheon to Celebrate

Franklin Henry Ingham’s th

80 Birthday

Saturday, August 27th, 2011 12:00 - 3:00 pm Robson Community Hall, Robson, BC

Love

December 24, 1935 - August 2, 2011 Ken passed away suddenly at home, August 2nd. with his wife Joanne by his size. Survived by his sons, Terry and Steven, their wives Deb and Fiona and grandchildren Danielle, Scott, Sara and step grandchildren Andrew and Matt along with one brother, Ellwood (Garry) one niece and three nephews.

on their 30th Anniversary August 22nd, 1981 Love Andrew, Crystal & Lisa

Celebrations

Congratulations! The ffamily il off D Devon R. R Jollimore J lli are pleased l d to announce his graduation from UBC Okanagan with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Chemistry. He has now been accepted into the Master of Business Management program and will continue his studies there in September. Congratulations on a job well done!

We are so very proud of your accomplishments!

Obituaries

Grunerud, Ken

Albert & Sylvia

Celebrations

Gerry worked at the saw mill in Castlegar for 29 years until the mill shut down in 2008. Gerry enjoyed camping, golfing, fishing, boating, gardening (like his Mom), swimming on Slocan River and spending time up at our property in Rosebery. Gerry played flag football for the Dam Inn Mates for more then 10 years. Gerry was a great friend to everyone and would help anyone when needed. Gerry’s pure enjoyment and love was being with his family, Patti, Sheila and his grandson Noah Ethan, the apple of Gerry’s eye. The loss of Shannon in July 2002 hurt us very deeply. Gerry is with Shanny now. Gerry touched many hearts and will be sadly missed. Gerry left behind his parents (George and Olga Kabatoff), brothers Gordon (Sandra), Jim (Lydia), many extended family members, and will be missed every minute of every day by his daughter Sheila, grandson Noah and beloved wife Patti. This is not goodbye Gerry, this is see you later sweetie. I love you and miss you so much. Till we meet again Honey-bunny. Patti, Sheila and Noah.

May 12, 1938 – August 11, 2011

Obituaries

Congratulations to our parents

Gerald G ld (G (Gerry)) LLorne K Kabatoff b ff passedd away suddenly on July 28th, 2011 in Calgary AB. Gerry was born in Nelson, BC on December 27th 1960, 2nd son to George and Olga Kabatoff. Gerry grew up in Thrums with his two brothers Gordon & Jim. One of Gerry’s fondest memories was playing ball as a young boy and his Dad taking him to his games. He also loved going to Grandmother’s house in Slocan Park in the summer months. Gerry attended Tarry’s Elementary, KJSS and graduated in 1978 from SHSS. On November 22nd, 1980, Gerry married his high school sweetheart, Patti Paul. The birth of our daughters Sheila Adeline on April 5th, 1981 and Shannon Nicole on May 3rd, 1987, were the most precious gifts ever. We lived in Shoreacres until 1987 then moved to Brilliant where we raised our two beautiful girls and enjoyed a very happy life.

Mary Elaine Plotnikoﬀ

Anniversaries

Ever Lasting

Celebrations

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

A Celebration of Life, open to all Family and Friends, will be held at the Selkirk College Cafeteria in Castlegar at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 20th, 2011.

ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will ﬁnd a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! w w w. B u y AT i m e s h a r e . c o m (888)879-7165.

Anniversaries

Classiﬁeds = Results!

DRIVER SYSCO Kelowna has an immediate opening for a Driver based out of Castlegar, BC. The position provides timely and accurate delivery of products to our customers. Qualifications include Class 1 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract. Previous driving experience is an asset. Lifting up to 100 lbs is required. Better than industry average pay, full benefits, pension and home on the weekends. Qualified candidates may email resume to: hr@kelowna.sysco.ca

Gerald (Gerry) Lorne Kabatoﬀ

Ken was born in Borderick, Sask. on December 24, 1935 and moved with his parents to Castlegar, B.C. in 1947 where he grew up, eventually moved to Vancouver, B.C. working as an aircraft mechanic for Canadian Paciﬁc Airlines for over 39 years. He loved working for the airlines and his second love, softball, was a big part of his life for many years, being one of the top pitchers in the City. After retirement, helping friends, searching for ﬁrewood for his wood stove and telling stories to his grandchildren kept him busy. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends, along with the many squirrels and birds he fed in his neighbourhood. A Celebration of Life was held at Seasons in the Par, Queen Elizabeth Park, August 13th at 1:15 pm.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mom, Elaine on August 11, 2011. After a brief, but very hard fought battle with extreme courage and b dignity, she lost her ﬁght with cancer. Predeceased by her loving husband and best friend Harry in October 2008. She is survived by her loving sons Mike (Lori) and Greg (Sarah) and proud Grandmother to Cole and Paige. Mom, Grandma – we will love you and miss you always for your kindness, gentleness, and your generosity. You were the best Mom and Grandma anyone could ask for. We were so lucky to have you and will treasure the memories of you for the rest of our lives. Mom took great pride in her family and her home and cherished all of her wonderful friends. We would like to thank those who called her, sent cards and came and visited her. She knew she was loved by many. Thank you to the wonderful and supportive doctors, nurses and volunteers of the White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society. They really are angels and looked after mom with great care and were very supportive to all of us. They said she truly was a lady. A Celebration of Life will take place in Castlegar on August 24, 2011 at 1 pm at her home at 1707 Ridgewood Drive, Castlegar. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial donations may be made to the White Rock South Surrey Hospice Society, 15510 Russell Avenue, White Rock BC V4B 2R3 or BC Cancer Foundation, Suite 600, 686 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1.

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Carl “Otto” Walker Otto passed away on August 9th 9th, 2011 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife wife of 56 years, Inez, 5 children; Cathy (Warren), Donna (Barry), Danny (Verona), Judy (Doug), Gordon (Sarah), 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Otto and Miggi and his only sister Mary Gorsline. Otto was born in Athabasca, Alberta on September 10, 1927 and at the age of 9 moved to Trail, they subsequently moved to Castlegar where he spent the rest of his life except for the six years in Riondel between 1959 and 1965. Otto retired from Cominco in 1986 after 43 years of service. Otto was an avid ﬁsherman, card player, and above all else golfer. He was a great mentor and coach to all. He enjoyed his time with family and friends at Christina Lake, Yuma and his back yard. Husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa will always be remembered and missed. A Celebration of Otto’s life was held in his backyard last Saturday. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and paramedics that helped so much the past months and all our friends for their support and generosity.

Employment

Help Wanted

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Help Wanted

TIRE TECHNICIAN

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Pacific Insight Electronics (PI) is a world-class designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic solutions for the automotive, specialty and commercial vehicle sectors. To support our ambitious growth targets and further increase shareholder value, PI is recruiting for the following positions at our Nelson, BC operation: Compliance Leader – 1 available position Reference #1110 The Compliance Leader position is responsible for ensuring system compliance and supports the Chief Operating Officer in the effort to maintain compliance for the Company’s documented quality management systems (TS 16949 and ISO 9001) and environmental management systems (ISO 14001). In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining the Company’s document databases, technical documentation releases, filing of current and archived documentation, and storage of quality records. Materials Buyer – 1 available position Reference #1111 The Materials Buyer position is responsible for developing and maintaining sources of supply for the procurement of production goods, equipment and services in the most efficient and timely manner while at all times maintaining an understanding of the impact of actions and products on our environment. Production Support Technician – 1 available position Reference #1112 The Production Support Technician position is responsible for providing support and assistance for PI’s production assembly processes while also working to improve current production processes to maximize production efficiency. Detailed job postings along with the required skills and abilities are listed on PI’s website. Please visit our website for details on how to apply: www.pacificinsight.com Resumes can be emailed directly to: joinus@pacificinsight.com

Harry H. Saprikin November 25, 1949 - August 4, 2011 With great sadness we announce the passing of our husband, father and Deda after a brief illness. He passed at the Kelowna Hospice while in the arms of his wife, eldest daughter Sherry and cousin Janet. Born to Polly Saprikin (nee Loukianoff) and the late Harry Sr, Harry was raised in Glade, BC. He married his teenage sweetheart, Isabel Konkin who over 40 years of marriage proved to be a steadfast, loving wife judiciously obeying the vows “for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.” Settling in Crescent Valley, Harry and Isabel raised 3 children; Sherry (Dean) Moon, Christina (Ray) Deacon, and Bradly Saprikin. Fond memories of their father include camping at Lost Ledge, fishing, mushroom picking, playing slo-pitch, hunting, hiking to their natural water spring, yearly firewood gathering, snowmobiling, faithfully watching Saturday Hockey Night in Canada, and the building of a deluxe chicken coop that proved to be the central building of a self-sufficient family farm. Harry enthusiastically cheered or coached his children’s sports teams and through providing exposure to hobbies relating to nature he formed a legacy that is being carried out in their adult lives. He lives on in Sherry’s beautiful smile and welcoming, mesmerizing green eyes, in Christina’s spiritedness, and in Brad’s quick whit and talent of bantering. Harry was soft in places he needed to be, hard in areas that mattered and most importantly, crazy in love with his family. He was the proud Deda of 7 grandchildren. With Rachel he explored the world of cheeses and the beauty of thunder storms; With triplets William, Joshua and Mathew he taught checkers and the art of tinkering and provided them their first opportunity to shoot a pellet gun and ride an ATV; With Faith he met his bantering match and gave her the secret of how to make a “Deda sandwich” ensuring that the Cheez Whiz is spread to the very outermost of bread crust; In the short time with Austin and Dana he explored new technology and recognized the advantages of a videocam and Skype as a means to maintaining grandparent bonding through physical long distance and on one particular visit Deda created a giggle fit in Dana as they played with Deda’s cane. As Harry was a humble man that never appreciated grand pomp and circumstance a grave side service will be held on Sunday September 4 @ 1130 at the Glade Cemetery. All wanting to support the family are most welcome to attend. The overwhelming support thus far has been touching and much appreciated. Cremation has taken place. If you’re tired and thirsty, lift your eyes to Heaven; there is freedom. Harry’s Gone Fishin’!

Integra Tire, Woody’s Tire & Auto is looking for an experienced full time

Until there's a cure, there's us. Are you looking for a great paying sales job? Look no further!!! Nelson Ford is growing and we are looking for a dynamic individual like YOU!

Alberta - based oilfield services company is currently hiring equipment operators. Class 1 or 3 license preferred, but we will train the right candidate with a Class 5. Please call 250-718-3330 for more information or send your resume to: driverclass1@shaw.ca EXPERIENCED drivers long haul, regional, dedicated chip runs, spareboard, part-time. Extended benefits, Satellite dispatch, Paid Orientation, steady stable work, late model equipment, direct deposit payroll. If you have 2 yrs verifiable experience, and a desire for a stable career pls call Gail @250-357-2612 Ext 225 or fax resume to 250-357-2009. Check us out www.sutco.ca

Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126. ONLINE, ACCREDITED, web design training, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Apply today at www.ibde.ca TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. WANT A Career in the medical industry? Medical office & admin. staff are needed now! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available! 1-888778-0459

Help Wanted We are looking for an individual who: t *T TFMG NPUJWBUFE t )BT FYDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t )BT TUSPOH DVTUPNFS SFMBUJPOTIJQ CVJMEJOH TLJMMT t &YQFSJFODF JO UIF BVUPNPUJWF JOEVTUSZ JT BO BTTFU t " QSPWFO USBDL SFDPSE JO SFUBJM TBMFT öFME JT BO BTTFU Remember! Go Auto is in the automotive business, sales experience is an asset but not necessary! We are proud to state - we hire Top Achievers! If you are New to this industry and have the right attitude, we offer excellent training to enable you to earn $60,000 to $80,000 in your first year! If you are a star in the automotive business you can earn $200K plus! Plus! Go Auto offers t 5IF CFTU CFOFöU BOE WBDBUJPO QBDLBHF JO UIF JOEVTUSZ t (SFBU JO IPVTF USBJOJOH t .POUIMZ 2VBSUFSMZ TBMFT CPOVTFT t " GVO FYDJUJOH BOE GBTU QBDFE FOWJSPONFOU t 0QQPSUVOJUJFT GPS QSPNPUJPO EVF UP PVS FYDJUJOH HSPXUI Don’t miss the opportunity to join an exceptional team within Western Canada’s Largest Automotive Group! APPLY NOW!

rstocks@nelsonfordsales.com www.nelsonfordsales.com 250.352.7202

(Like Day Shift) Joey’s Restaurant is hiring a full time Breakfast Cook, Must have 3 years experience, Apply within

Castlegar Golf Club House Looking for Kitchen & Front end staff. Pop by with resume

If you have experience mounting and balancing tires, are available for full time employment, and work well in a fast paced environment please contact Woody at Phone 250-364-1208 woodystire@gmail.com or in person at 1995 Columbia Ave in Trail

Accounting Technician Berg Naqvi Lehmann, a busy accounting firm, requires an experienced file preparer to begin October 1. Knowledge of Caseware and Taxprep software would be an asset. We offer a competitive salary and benefit plan, and a pleasant working environment. Please email your resume to slehmann@bnl.ca, or fax (250)352-7166 by September 1, 2011 ACE CONSTRUCTION is hiring Powerline Technicians and indentured apprentices for Alberta. ACE offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Email: schiebel@cana.ca Fax: 403-253-6190 www.aceconstruction.ca A Phone Disconnected? We can help. Best Rates, Speedy Connections, Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

Flat Rate Technician required by Honda Auto dealership in Vernon BC. Competitive wage and beneﬁts package and all that Okanagan lifestyle! gkitzman@sunshineholda.ca FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email: employment@baileywesternstar.com

Munden Transportation Inc Mechanic needed to maintain fleet of log trucks in Kamloops, B.C. Competitive Salary. For more information call 250.682.6792 or email ryanmunden@shaw.ca Night Auditor Fireside Inn has a P/T position available for a Night Auditor. Please send resume to kerry@firesideinn.ca or drop to front desk. SERVICE ATTENDANT Benson Oil Plus is looking for a part time service attendant, please hand deliver resume to Katrina or Becky at 975 Columbia Ave WANT A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY? Medical Office & Admin. Staff are needed now! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459

DOLLARAMA, Canada’s largest and DOLLARAMA, Canada’s largest and fastest growing Dollar Store chain opening fastest growing Dollar Store chain is soon in your We have the following opening two area new stores in Surrey. opportunities available in Castlegar. We have the following opportunities available in Scotsdale and South Surrey locations. Manager and Assistant Manager

Manager & Assistant Manager

The ideal candidates will have 2 The ideal candidates will have 2-3 years supervisory retail supervisory experience experience in in aa retail environment with demonstrated environment with demonstrated organization and communication skills. The successful organization and communication skills. individuals will possess strong leadership and The successful individuals will possess motivational skills. Other responsibilities strong motivational skills. includeleadership inventory and control and work in compliance with all company procedures and Other responsibilities include inventory policies. control and work in compliance with all Please apply by forwarding your resume company procedures and policies. Please to attn: Paul Devareness apply by forwarding your resume to: fax: 604-942-9742 careersinbc@dollarama.com email: paul.devarennes@dollarama.com

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Help Wanted

Financial Services

We are still hiring Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). FERUS Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus.ca PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS WANTED Ferus requires experienced Professional Class 1 drivers with three years or more experience to operate a variety of late model liquid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen equipment out of our Blackfalds & Grande Prairie bases. We offer: - Industry competitive wages based on an hourly pay schedule; earn up to $82,000/year - Automatic pay increases - Training Completion Bonus - Daily per diem allowance - Recognition and incentive programs - Mechanic-maintained equipment Mileage Assistance to travel to and from work PLUS: Flexible Spending Account Group RSP Savings Plan Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan - Growing Company, Career Advancement Opportunities We offer a work rotation of 15 days on & 6 days off. Preference will be given to applicants with off-road experience. If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment please send your resume & driver abstract to humanresources@ferus.ca or by fax to 1888-879-6125 Please Reference: Driver DRVB -0811 Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted. LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires a stationary 2nd Class Power Engineer for the co-gen plant at our EWP Operation in Golden BC. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859. MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN - BCTQ Millwright certiﬁcation mandatory. Fulltime opening at West Coast Reduction Ltd. in Vancouver. Competitive wage and beneﬁts. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

Services

Health Products

OREGA-FIRST Organic Oregano Oil

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Downtown Castlegar 250.365.7750

BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to ﬁnd out how to get a free bottle with your order! 1-888-4705390. NEED TO Lose weight? $5,000 for your success story. Personal image TV show. Call to qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

Education/Tutoring Sons of Norway is sponsoring a basic course in Norwegian starting Sept 17. Phone 250-365-1017

CONSOLIDATE YOUR Debt into one low monthly payment and save money. Call DebtManagers.ca toll free 1-855755-8963 DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Pets & Livestock

Pets Chihuahua puppies, stay very small, many colours, health guaranteed, $500 each. 250-442-2604.

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales CASTLEGAR, Large Estate Garage sale, Furniture, Household & tools 9 am Aug 19, 20, 21, 312 - 7th Ave GARAGE Sale, Saturday August 20th, 9am- 2pm. 402-3rd Ave, Castlegar.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991.

Misc. for Sale 300 EBOOKS Worth $7.49 Each NOW FREE! $2,247 Value! NO Strings, NO Tricks, NO Gimmicks! www.ebook division.com/300/robertnewer A FREE Telephone service Get your ﬁrst month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. CASTLEGAR Snowblower used once $400, Upright Freezer, like new $400, Dble bed with wood frame $60, Single bed/frame $25, Antique side board $80, old lrg desk $40, Viewable at Garage sale, Aug 19, 20, 21 9 am, 312 - 7th Ave, 250-608-1564 Coin Bar Pool Table 693-5528

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DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free Brochure: 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170 Grad gown 1 is 100%polyester & nylon, Light yellow, with bow on side, Size small, $500 OBO, Grad gown 2, purple, long bow in the back, Size small, velvet $500 OBO Call 365-5826 in the morning HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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Transportation

Misc. for Sale

Recreational

Homes for Rent

Suites, Upper

Trucks & Vans

RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1888-473-5407.

RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

N. CASTLEGAR Lrg 3 Bdrm, 2 bath House, W/D, D/W, sorry no dogs, Avail Sept 1, $1,000/mth + utilities reference Required, 250-608-1564 Pass Creek, 10 min to town, 1 Bdrm Cozy Log Cabin on acreage, F/S, Single or couple $700/mth Refer required Call 250-365-3406

CASTLEGAR, New 1 bdrm basement suite, Partly furnished suitable for 1 person N/P, N/S 250-365-7270

1990 GMC SIERRA 4x4

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING Sale... “”Final Week!”” Great pricing on Absolutely every model, width and length. Example: 30’W x 50’L x 16’H. Now $11,900. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct 1-800-668-5422.

Misc. Wanted Castlegar Hospice Society is looking for any unwanted Halloween decorations for the monster mash. Call Suzanne 250-304-1266

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner ﬁnancing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953. 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

For Sale By Owner

Revenue Property GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Four-Plex With a Bonus 2 Bedroom House. Long Term Tenant. 120 x 50 Corner Lot. Close to All Amenities. Live in the House and Have the Four-Plex Pay the Mortgage! $35,000 annual income. $527,900.00. For more information call 250-229-4119

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CASTLEGAR Close to DT 2 Bdrm F/S laundry on site Quiet Bldg, NS/NP $500/mth 250-505-3609

Commercial/ Industrial CASTLEGAR 600 sq ft Ofﬁce Space near Napa, $450/mth Avail immediately Ray 250-365-3520 CASTLEGAR Ofﬁce/Retail Space Available for Small Business - 880 Sq Ft 6th Ave South Call 250-365-3315 CASTLEGAR Prime Building for Lease Downtown 401A -13th Ave, 1400 sq ft Lots of Parking, Affordable Rent, Contact 365-1032 or 304-9010

Duplex / 4 Plex CASTLEGAR (Fairview) Cute 1 Bdrm House, Apple, Cherry, Plum & Pear Trees, Garden & Shed, Woodstove $171,500 - Phone 250-304-1707

Mobile Homes & Parks 2006 - 14 x 66 - 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath Modular Home 5 Appl, many extra’s, Electric Airforce & Wood Stove, To be moved. MUST SELL Offers Call 250-399-0015

Whispering Pines Manufactured Home Park Home Sites available Beautiful riverside community in Genelle. New Homes coming in August or September receive 3 months Free site rent Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whisperingpinesmhp.com

Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

CASTLEGAR, 1000 SQ FT 2 Bdrm includes F/S, Lrg livingroom, real ﬁreplace, Utilities inc, N/S, N/P, 365-0084

Homes for Rent Blueberry 1 Bdrm Cottage, F/S, unfurnished, No Laundry, N/S, N/P, No parties, References please, $550/mth + utilities, Avail Sept 1st, 250-365-7550 CASTLEGAR 1 bdrm large spacious suite, super central Location near Tim Horton’s, bus and shopping. F/S, W/D, private entrance and storage great neighborhood, util included $525/mth Avail Sept 1st, 250-399-4351 CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm House with detached garage, on a no thru street near schools, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Avail Sept 15th, $1000/mth + utilities, Ref reqd, 250-399-4741 CASTLEGAR D/T 2 Bdrm Trailer, park like setting, furnished, 5 appls, close to bus stop, suitable for students, $750/mth + utilities 365-6955 or 365-0879

CASTLEGAR Furnished Room suitable for Student N/S, N/P, 250-365-4884

RV Pads Trailer Pad for rent up to 40” RV, Castlegar area, $300/mth power extra, Bob 250-3046989

Shared Accommodation CASTLEGAR Looking for Mature Female Roommate, N/S, N/P, Phone 250-3654884 CASTLEGAR Woodland Park Fully furnished bedroom, near bus stop, stores, Laundry N/S, Pets nego, $550/mth Purchase own food, Idea for students, Call Liz 250-513-1111 Seeking responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished home in Castlegar. Perfect for student or working person N/P N/S & $575/mth includes all utilities please call 304-2380

Suites, Upper

Auctions

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AT 1672- 2ND AVE EAST TRAIL, B.C. SAT AUG 27TH 11AM OPEN 9 AM TO VIEW

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• BREAD SLICER 110V • 80 QT. 3 PHASE HOBART MIXER • 110V SHEETER • 220 V MEAT GRINDER • 220V BUN ROUNDER • 6’ REFRIGERATED SHOW CASE • 6’ X 9’ BAKERY TABLE • 6’ SHOW CASE • 110V COLDSTREAM UPRIGHT FREEZER • 3’ X 3’ EXHAUST HOOD • 110V COLDSTREAM UPRIGHT COOLER • 2 NOZZLE FIRE SUPPRESSION • OPEN SIGN • WALK IN FRIDGE • 220V DOUGHNUT FRYER • CRESCOR 120V PROOFER • DOUBLE S/S SINK • 3 PHASE 4 DECK ELECTRIC OVEN • 2 SPIDER RACKS • UPRIGHT FREEZER • BREAD & MUFFIN PANS • SHELVES & WORK TABLES • CASH REGISTER & COUNTER • S/S PREP. TABLE

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BOSTON Whaler 285 Conquest Twin Mercury Verado 225’s Extended waranty till 2013. Tripple axle galvanized trailor. 545 hours. Terrace.BC. e-mail djvr@telus.net CAD 114 000

1990 Mazda 323 Brand new Winter Tires, Exhaust system. rear struts, Needs auto transmission replace, $500 OBO Call 250-365-8155

For Sale: A Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen • 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9K Call 250-358-7794 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information

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Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR 1 & 2 Bdrm furnished apts, Queen bed & linens, soaker tub, private ent & much more, very clean & bright, N/S, N/P 365-5246 CASTLEGAR 1 Bdrm furnished Basement Suite, over looking Columbia River all utilities included, N/S, N/P, ideal for student, $550/mth, 250-304-5880 CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm lower suite, $750/mth + utilities, Phone 250-304-7490 CASTLEGAR Large 2 Bdrm daylite suite with French doors opening on to covered patio with a view of the River, fully furnished W/D 250-365-6316 CASTLEGAR Reno & bright 1 Bdrm daylite basement suite, shared Laundry, N/P, N/S, $550/mth + utilities, Avail Sept 1st, call 250-304-4373

NICE 4 Bdrm house plus student/nanny accom. Near Complex.N/P,N/S, 5 App., Lg Yard, Sept 1st $1495 One year Lease, Refs. 778-292-1287

AUCTION

Transportation

93 Ford Ranger STX, 4 x 4, 4 liter, V-6, 5 speed, 246,500 kms, good shape, $2,000 or OBO, 250-365-1146

Rooms for Rent

CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm 1.5 bath, upper ﬂoor W/D, N/P, N/S, DW, Micro, Jucci tub, covered deck. Avail Sept 1st, $865/mth Looking for mature couple, 250-365-2851 CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm 1.5 bath, upper ﬂoor W/D, N/P, N/S, DW, Micro, Jucci tub, covered deck. Avail Sept 1st, $865/mth Looking for mature couple, 250-365-2851 Castlegar 2 bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious, F/S Laundry on site close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725 + utilities 359-7819

Auctions

Furnished 1 Bdrm Basement Suite available Sept 1/11, N/S, N/P, Utilities included, $385/mth, phone 365-8152

lifted, standard shift new parts paperwork for work done MOVING - MUST SELL! $2,000/obo OFFERS? 250-357-2708 (Salmo)

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BANK SAY NO? WE SAY YES Consolidate or get your personal loan started with us. Up to $200K with low interest rate starting at 1.9%. Bad credit OK. Call: 1-855-222-1228

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Cars - Domestic

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Boats

2004 Chev Impala 72,000 km Excellent condition, Air, Cruise, P/S, P/B, P/W,New Battery & Brakes, $6,900 OBO 250-365-6964 92’ ES 300 Lexus - Olive Colour, Well Maintain, summer & winter tires on all rims. 233 km, asking $5,000 OBO 250-399-0015

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

For Sale: A Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen • 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9K Call 250-362-7681 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information

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Motorcycles 1989 KAWASAKI DIRT BIKE 2/stroke 125cc Rebuilt Engine MOVING - MUST SELL! $1,000/obo OFFERS? 250-357-2708 (Salmo)

Scrap Car Removal

NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT HOURS OF SALE FOR LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, BC, from 0852711 B.C. Ltd., operating the Lion’s Head Smoke & Brew Pub at 2629 Broadwater Rd., Robson, BC, to change the currently approved hours from: 10a.m. to Midnight, Monday through Thursday; 11: am to 1:am Friday and Saturday; and 11: am to Midnight Sunday; to: 9: am to 2: am Monday through Sunday (7 days a week). Residents and owners of businesses located within a .8 kilometer (1/2 mile) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9J8 PETITIONS AND FORMS LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before September 17/2011. Your name (s) and address must be included. Please note that your comments may be make available to the applicant or local government oﬃcials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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Sounddock II

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WG2510

10” Car Subwoofer

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10” Car Subwoofer

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Offer available for consumer clients from August 10 to September 7, 2011, while quantities last. Price and availability may vary. The Samsung device must still be active on the account in good standing after 14 days from activation. 1. The MSRP for the camera is $199.99. TELUS, the TELUS logo, the future is friendly, Clear Choice, PERKS and telusmobility.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under license. Android and the Android logo as well as Android Market and the Android Market logo are trademarks of Google, Inc. Skype, SkypeIn, SkypeOut, Skype Me, the Skype Logo and the S logo and other marks are trademarks of Skype Limited or other related companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 TELUS.

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