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Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff believes the city’s plan to create an airport advisory committee — which would include representatives from around the West Kootenay — will help improve the region’s air transport hub in the near future.
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rector of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, still thinks Castlegar is the right location. “I believe that there is definitely a need for a solid regional airport, and right now Castlegar is our best bet,” he said. “Obviously at this time of the year, from November through March it becomes a bit iffy … but it’s obviously weather-related.”
He did say that having flights coming and going on a more consistent basis is important for the region, and while the Nelson Municipal Airport is good for the service it provides now, he didn’t think moving regional services there is a viable option.
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City donates $1 per resident to Japan ROBSON FLETCHER Castlegar News Editor
City council held an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning and summarily approved a “special donation” to the Canadian Red Cross Society for aid relief in Japan. The donation will be made in the amount of $1 for every man, woman and child in Castlegar. That works out to $7,987. The decision was made in recognition of Castlegar’s sister city of Embetsu, Japan.
“The conditions in Japan are almost beyond belief and we want to send a gesture of support to our sister city’s nation,” Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said. “We have a valuable and long-running Embetsu student exchange and a strong working relationship with the Town of Embetsu,” he added. “We hope that all of our former exchange students and host families are safe and healthy.” The donation comes after council sent condolences over the weekend in re-
sponse to last Friday’s massive earthquake. City staff sent a message through translator Yuri Kutchera, who is involved with the Castlegar-Embetsu Educational Exchange Committee. “Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, city council and the citizens of Castlegar would like to extend our sincere concern to the citizens of our Sister-City of Embetsu,” the message read. “Embetsu and the rest of Japan are in our thoughts and prayers during this dif-
ficult time in your country.” Kutchera was told by an Embetsu council member that the impact felt from the earthquake was minimal, however in the city of Sapporo, located 250 kilometres to the south, buildings swayed. Embetsu is located on the northwest coast of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. Zelstoff Celgar also announced on Wednesday that it would be contributing $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Society for relief in Japan.
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The administrative offices of the 2011 BC Senior Games officially opened in Castlegar on Tuesday night, with the mayors of the three host cities cutting the ribbon and re-iterating their pledge to work together on the regional sporting event this summer. Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, Nelson Mayor John Dooley and Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs each spoke of co-operation between their municipalities as they addressed a gathering of several dozen games organizers, volunteers, sponsors, business leaders and local politicians who had gathered at the West Kootenay Regional Airport for the ceremonial event. “The BC Senior Games will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the beauty and the hospitality of our communities to the rest of the province,” Chernoff said. Dooley added that regional co-operation ought to extend beyond just the games and continue well after the closing ceremonies in August. “We hope that this is a stepping stone for further opportunities for us to do bigger and better things as communities,” he said. “We know that working as unit throughout the West Kootenay gives us much more strength.” At least 3,200 competitors aged 55 and over will take part in the annual event when it comes to the West Koo-
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tenay in August, said BC Senior Games Society president June Parsons, who flew in from Sidney for the event. Parsons added that she was amazed by the support the games have already received from the West Kootenay community. “I have been with the games for — well, I’m not going to tell you — but I have involved for a long time,” she told the crowd. “I have never, ever seen so many local, corporate sponsors.”
The administrative offices, themselves, are located on the second floor of the West Kootenay Regional Airport and were donated by the City of Castlegar for use by games officials. There will be 27 events at the 2011 B.C. Seniors Games, which will take place at venues in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson from Aug. 16 to 20. The events range from archery to ice hockey, equestrian to darts, mountain biking to golf, and even card games like whist, cribbage, and bridge.
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“I don’t have a belief that there is any desire to upgrade that airport in Nelson,” Thomson said. Still, he added that the cancellations in Castlegar do cause concern and the issue has been on the radar of Nelson residents. “It has a huge impact on the whole region,” Nelson Mayor John Dooley said of the cancellations. “The unreliability of the airport is probably the single biggest drawback to additional growth in the area.” Rather than thinking about a different location, Thomson and Dooley both agreed that area communities need to work together on improving the existing regional airport. “If we work separately, it doesn’t work,” Dooley said. “We need to be on it sooner rather than later because it’s having a significant impact. Every year the impact gets greater. People are choosing options to drive to Cranbrook or to Trail.” The Castlegar air-
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port is a good site to improve upon, he added, as it’s the most central to the region’s population base. When the advisory committee for the West Kootenay Regional Airport is struck, Nelson will have a say as one member of Nelson City Council will be a member. Officials from Trail, meanwhile, say the competition between Air Canada Jazz, which flies out of Castlegar, and Pacific Coastal Air, which flies out of Trail, helps keep ticket prices lower for everyone.
thousands of dollars.” Trail and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Maggie Stayanovich said she tends to look on the bright side of local air travel, because it could always be worse. “I just know that one can’t control the weather, and we are fortunate that we’re not driving to Kelowna for an airport,” she said. “I look at it as a positive that we have a choice. If one can’t arrive into Castlegar then you may be able to arrive in Trail, and vice versa.”
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in order to catch cats that are wandering around their properties. Castlegar News Editor The law requires that citizens take After a story about the city’s nui- care of any cats that they trap and then sance cat bylaw was published in last turn the animals over to a city bylaw week’s Castlegar News, the local pet officer. store which houses trapped cats wantThe city then hands the cats over to ed to clarify its role in the whole pro- Kootenay Critters, where the animals cess. are kept pending claims from their “It’s a free service that we provide,” rightful owners. Angie Noad of Kootenay Critters said. Noad said it was Kootenay Critters “We just want to make sure that (un- that first came up with the idea about claimed cats) get good homes.” nine years ago after learning that, at As reported last week, a largely un- that time, owners only had 72 hours known city bylaw allows private citi- to claim cats picked up under the nuizens to pick up live traps from city hall sance bylaw. “We just thought that was simply not long enough,” she said. “We approached the city and said look, can we ofLeslie Fletcher photos fer a service here.” With the pet store offer- These two cats are currently being ing up a place for the cats to held at Kootenay Critters in Castlegar VAL ROSSI be kept, Noad said the city and looking for new homes. Trail Daily Times agreed to extend the claim old and has been there since Feb. 17; period to a full week. A Salmo resident may be facing charges after “They said they can’t hold the other is an adult and has been at allegedly trapping and relocating a neighbourthem longer than that,” she the store since Feb. 22. hood cat, according to an animal cruelty invesNoad said Kootenay Critters doesn’t said. “And we thought well tigator with the SPCA. at least seven days is better spay or neuter the cats and doesn’t Details are not being provided at this time charge for the adoptions, other than than three days.” while special provincial Const. Jeremy Irons, Even if a cat isn’t claimed asking adoptive owners to buy a bag of who looks after the East and West Kootenay, is after seven days, Noad add- food or two from the store. looking into the matter. She said the main concern is finding ed, Kootenay Critters will Though trapping a cat is not considered illeoften hold on to an animal the cats a good home rather than seegal so long as the animal is cared for, relocating even longer, provided it is ing them euthanized — which would the animal is. be the fate of many more unclaimed relatively well behaved. It can be difficult to prove that an individual “If they’re friendly ... we animals if it weren’t for the pet store’s removed an animal, but in this case, the pet take responsibility and then service. owner found his cat miles away from his prop“We do have authorization from the we try to find them homes,” erty. city and we actually do have experishe said. “A cat was caught in a trap and relocated, but The pet store currently ence,” Noad said. a neighbour found out what had happened and “We have the knowledge to take care has two cats up for adoption. got the cat back,” explained Irons. One is about eight months of these cats.” Trail’s SPCA manager Danielle Jackman receives the odd report of people trapping cats as a means of discouraging the pets from spraying on their properties. As long as a cat is fed properly and trapped with the intention to be brought to an organization like the SPCA, no charges can be laid. At least one dog was poisoned loose outside of the dog owners’ This becomes complicated though, as most in the Pass Creek area last week, yard when they were poisoned,” Greater Trail communities have no cat bylaws according to Castlegar RCMP, and Mathew said. — meaning it can be difficult to return them to One of the three dogs has died, two other dogs fell ill with similar their rightful owner. she added, likely as a result of the symptoms. “To dump it into a bush somewhere is illeThe first case was confirmed on poison in conjunction with old gal and you can be charged with animal cruelty age. March 8. and abandonment,” said Jackman. “The RCMP would also like to “Two additional dogs have exShe suggests that residents take the high hibited symptoms which could be warn anyone leaving a poison or road and make a complaint in person. attributed to poison,” Sgt. Laurel hazardous material for animals “Open up dialogue with your neighbour and Mathew said, adding that those that they could face serious conmake them aware of what is happening,” she symptoms include wobbly legs and sequences if identified,” Mathew said. “Ninety per cent of the time people are said. a low heart rate in the animals. not aware of the problem.” /Castlegar News “It is believed the dogs were
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Next best thing In small cities like Castlegar, we sometimes have to do things a little differently. Without the same population base as many larger centres we make do with what we have, and this isn’t always a bad thing. One of the more noticeable differences between Castlegar and even a slightly larger community like Nelson is the way that local bylaws are handled. For example, we don’t have parking meters on our streets, but Nelson does. Now, not many Castlegar residents would complain about free parking but, when it comes to animal control bylaws, the sentiment isn’t always the same. There has been some concern since the Castlegar News published an article last week outlining the way the city deals with nuisance cats. For years, city hall has handed out live traps to residents who request them, leaving it largely up to private citizens to set the devices and catch wandering felines. The deal is that citizens must care for any cat they catch and then turn the animal over to a bylaw enforcement officer. And, for the last decade or so, the officer then turns the cat over to Kootenay Critters, a local pet store. Unusual, perhaps, but not necessarily a bad thing. As a representative of the store explains in this edition of the Castlegar News, the arrangement gives the cats a stay of execution — quite literally. Thanks to Kootenay Critters, owners now have seven days to claim their cats rather than the 72-hour timeframe which existed previously. And, on top of that, the store keeps some cats well beyond the week-long waiting period in an effort to find homes for the poor creatures, rather than seeing them euthanized. This, in our view, is a noble thing to do. While not a full-on shelter like the SPCA, Kootenay Critters is providing a valuable service to the community by giving unclaimed cats extra opportunities to find loving homes. In the absence of a proper city pound or a regional branch of the SPCA in Castlegar, this seems like the next best thing. We want to hear from you.
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The green is there, if you look I don’t have any Irish blood in me, being solidly Canadian and reaching through ancestry back into the English countryside. But sometimes, I feel an elfin spirit pushing me to be outlandish, and occasionally I sense a lilt in the air. I must have Irish roots somewhere in the past. This past Wednesday, I attended the Castlegar library’s annual general meeting at the legion hall and, lo and behold, the tables were decorated with green and there were bowler-style green top hats to wear for the evening. Even the speeches had a bit of green about them — not from envy, but from the perspective of luck. There certainly were four-leaf clovers in the library board’s decision to hire Sandra Smith, retired librarian from Pitt Meadows, to fill in for Heather Maisel, our head librarian who is on maternity leave. Watching Sandra greet people and listening to her pleasant commentary, I knew for certain she’d brought a bit of the green Fraser Valley with her to her part-time posting. Somehow I anticipated the St. Patrick’s theme and wore my pale green shirt and my four-leaf clover tie. I only get to wear my green ties for a week or so prior to March 17, and in doing Kim Magi Reporter
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so for the library AGM, I fit the theme and the decor perfectly. Also, I took away a forest-green container with a greenish potted plant topped with purple flowers — as did everyone who went to the AGM. This year I have been waiting for green for a long time. I can’t believe winter has lasted so long and I’ve still got half a metre of snow covering my lawn. This time last year, friends of mine were already golfing at Birchbank Golf Course. I don’t even know whether we will see any green when we arrive at the Castlegar Golf Course for the members’ get-together on March 27. This past Saturday, I attended the Kootenay School of the Arts instructors and students’ show at the Kootenay Gallery. It was a scintillating display of new art work from painting to sculpture to ceramics. However, as I looked at the work on display, I realized there were a lot of browns — not much green at all. I thought perhaps the browns and greys of winter must have got to the artists as they were creating. But the exhibition has been in the works for two years, so other seasons were definitely involved. I decided the freshness and the Chris Hopkyns Publisher
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greenness were lodged in the imaginations that shaped the remarkable items on view. At one point, the KSA committee dedicated the exhibition to Tom Lynn, an incredible sculptor and art teacher who lost his life to cancer in 2008. Then I knew where the green came in. The green emanated from the Tom Lynn I knew during the 1990s when his wife Shelly was on the Kootenay Gallery board with me. I remember interviewing Tom for an article I wrote at that time, and I still recall his vitality and keenness for his art and the art of others. There was a fresh quality about Tom and his projects such as the Revelstoke bears. Indeed, the elan he brought to teaching others how to be creative was admired by many. He was like a green light appearing in the midst of darkness, and apparently he was like that from the moment he arrived from California in 1969. So I didn’t feel bad that I was the only one at the gallery wearing a green shirt. And I didn’t feel awkward wearing my green Van Gogh tie with the blue irises emblazoned on it. I simply dedicated my verdant apparel to the memory of Tom Lynn. Steve Maloff Circulation Manager
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1-866-436-7847. It can be something as simple as having dinner by candlelight, or turning off the TV and going for a walk instead — and by pledging, you’ll automatically be entered in a draw to win a weekend getaway at the Manteo Resort in Kelowna. It’s the ultimate win-win-win situation — the environment benefits from reduced consumption and raised awareness, Castlegar wins the Earth Hour Cup, and your Community Services Society wins money and energy-savings upgrades that will improve its office building for years to come. CDCSS is a non-profit, charitable society that has been providing counselling and support services to residents for 32 years. Please, take a minute to make your pledge, and let’s bring home a win together! Thank you. Roberta Hamilton, Board Chair Castlegar & District Community Services Society
We need to do more as a community for our pets The city, pet stores and pet owners in Castlegar need to take more responsibility for the spaying and neutering of pets. At least when you adopt an animal from the SPCA, the animal is vet-checked, vaccinated and most importantly, spayed or neutered. I am always cautious when I hear people say they would rather buy a cheap pet from the pet store than pay an adoption fee at the local shelter. Is that person really going to go ahead and spend the money (over $200) to have that cat fixed? Statistics show that you are more likely to get your pet fixed and provide it with necessary vet care if you have paid an adoption fee. And it has nothing to do with how much money you have or don't have. I know lots of low-income folks who take good care of their pets and budget for the various costs associated with having one. Also, the city’s nuisance cat bylaw is archaic. People in Castlegar have a right to know that their pets can be legally trapped by anyone
in their neighborhood who doesn’t like their cat on their property or in their garden. I know several people who have found out that their cat is at the pet store after being trapped by one of their neighbours. I am also very concerned about those cats that are trapped but and then simply dumped and left to fend for themselves or die. Over the last seven years that I’ve lived in Castlegar I have found and heard of many dumped cats on top of the Bombi, in Pass Creek and Robson, just to name a few areas. Were city traps used to “relocate� these much loved pets whose only error was having an owner that did not keep them inside or have them fixed so they would not wander? I agree that there are so many more questions to be answered. I think we can be doing better and more for these animals in our community. Lorna Whitcutt Castlegar
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This workshop is for day care providers, teachers, RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention coaches, youth & family workers, parents... WHEN: WHERE: TIME: COST:
Tuesday March 29, 2011 Selkirk College Rm. L15 Castlegar Campus 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Sponsored by Columbia Basin Trust. Valued at $85.00
Through this workshop, you will: t DeďŹ ne abuse & understand the impact on the child, family and community t Know the indicators of abuse and neglect t Know to handle and report disclosures t Explore risk management, policy development and how to apply these strategies to keep children & youth safe
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ROAD CLOSURE HUGH KEENLEYSIDE DAM The road over the Hugh Keenleyside Dam will be will be closed to all trafďŹ c beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28. The road will reopen for public use at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22. This closure is in effect to ensure public and employee safety during the installation of new dam monitoring instrumentation. Throughout this period, crews will be operating heavy machinery on the earth ďŹ ll section of the dam. Please use alternate routes during this time. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience and support while this work is completed. For up-to-date information about road closures, please call BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1 877 924 2444. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.
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Thank you to all who attended. The show was a success! We look forward to Expo 2012! Big thank you to our Expo Committee t Chamber Board of Directors & Volunteers Thank you to our sponsors! See you next year!
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MARCH: THE CASTLEGAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT - SILENT AUCTION MARCH 3 - 31, 2011 WITH MANY EXCITING NEW OFFERINGS!
Stop in and view the auction items at 210 - 11th Avenue and place your bids or for general inquiries at the Treasure Shop please phone 365-7317. The Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop has a 20% discount on all baby clothes until March 31. Stop in to select the perfect item for that special little one on your gift list! If you would like to become a team member volunteer any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Please drop in to the Treasure Shop for an application form.
MARCH: CBT ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE FUNDING CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. CKCA, in
partnership with CBT, invite individuals of all artistic disciplines, arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding. Info and applications available at www.basinculture. com, or call CKCA at 1-877505-7355 or e-mail wkrac@ telus.net. Deadline for applications is March 11, 2011 or March 25, 2011, depending on the program.
MARCH: SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES AT COMPLEX. Mon: 10 a.m.
darts, 1 p.m. whist. Tues: 9:30 a.m. floor curling and carpet bowling, 1 p.m. crafts, 7 p.m. pool. Wed: 7 p.m. rummoli, Thurs: 9:30 a.m. floor curling, 1 p.m. bingo. Fri: 1 p.m. crib & bridge. March 16: 10 a.m., Raspberry reunion, March 17: 2 - 4 p.m., tea and dance, March 26: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. , Soup Day ($7.)
MARCH 14-25: THE CREATIVE EDGE GALLERY IS OFFERING A SPRING BREAK ART CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 13. This is a high en-
ergy creative art class taught by West Kootenay artist Karla Pearce. The daily art projects vary with drawing, painting, printing, sculpture, crafts and tie dye. For more info go to: www.creativeedgegallery.net or phone 365-2032. MARCH 17: LITTLE ROBES ABORIGINAL PARENTING GROUP. Thurs-
day, March 17th 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Aboriginal cultural connections - come and enjoy a meal with others. MARCH 19: THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT IS HOSTING AN EVENT FOR IMMIGRANT AND CANADIAN FAMILIES - CELEBRATE FOOD! Saturday, March
19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Neighbourhood House. Bring a dish to share from your country of origin. Contact Adriana at 304-5831 or e-mail adriana. cep@telus.net. MARCH 19: MINTO CHAPTER #79, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SPRING TEA AND BAKE SALE. 1 - 3
p.m. at the Legion Hall. Tickets are $3 at the door, proceeds to cancer projects. MARCH 19: DJ LAZY RICH WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ BRYX LIVE ON STAGE.
Doors open at 10 p.m. Only $10 in advance at Element.
MARCH 21: THE WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP. Meet-
ing at 2 p.m. at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Ave., Trail. Guest speaker: Esther Brown discussing diabetes. For further info, please call 250368-9827 or 250-365-6276. MARCH 23: REFRAMING DISABILITY: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY. 12
- 2 p.m. at Selkirk College in the “pit.” Please join us for an amazing two hours of thought provoking, interactive fun activities. This event is designed to increase awareness and challenge ideas or beliefs about individuals with disabilities. MARCH 24: THE CREATIVE EDGE GALLERY IN CASTLEGAR IS CURRENTLY CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS
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FOR ITS SPRING SHOW. Opening
April 1. We are currently accepting submissions of painting, jewelry, fibre and sculpture. The deadline for submissions is March 24. For more info go to:www.creativeedgegallery.net or phone 250-365-2032. MARCH 26: TARRYS AND DISTRICT 6TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE. Featuring
local talent at the Tarrys Community Hall, Highway 3A in Tarrys. 7 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $2 for students free under 12. Refreshments are included with admission. Join the fun with chances to win door prizes and a 50/50 draw. Come and enjoy the music! No alcohol event - the coffee pot is on. MARCH 28: FLATHEAD VALLEY NATURAL HISTORY. Elk Valley
Wildsight & Margo Saunders. 8 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus. Free. Presented by West Kootenay Naturalists. MARCH 29: CASTLEGAR FRIENDS OF PARKS AND TRAILS AGM.
7pm in Kootenay Room at Recreation Complex. Guest Presentation: “Evaluating and Managing Impacts of Trails on Biodiversity” by Marlene Machmer, RPBio. Meeting to follow. Everyone welcome. MARCH 31: CASTLEGAR’S 2011 ART WALK - CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE. Applications are
now being received for artists’ participation in Castlegar’s 15th Art Walk, which runs from June 27 to Sept. 12, 2011. Forms are available from the Arts Council - castlegararts@ gmail.com - or at Biznet 1502 Columbia Ave.
April APRIL: 2011 WEST KOOTENAY CAMERA CLUB - 21ST ANNUAL PHOTO SHOW COMPETITION. Entry Dead-
line: April 29. Choose your best image; Categories: Nature – Human Interest – Photojournalism – Creative Images – Flowers – Open category – Portraits
– Architecture & Old. Open to all ages. Competition rules & regulations, entry forms available at www.westkootenycameraclub.com or contact Eileen at suzi3q@telus.net. APRIL 2: ANNUAL SPRING SHOW TURNING POINTE PERFORMANCE COMPANY. The Turning Pointe
Performance Company would like to invite the community to an evening of exceptional dance on Saturday April 2 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Our 51 enthusiastic, hardworking competitive dancers will showcase dances from their 2011 repertoire. Show begins at 6:30pm and tickets are $7, available at the door. Come out and support Castlegar’s competitive dancers. APRIL 3: SCRABBLE FOR LITERACY!
You’re invited to the 7th annual Scrabble for Literacy Tournament! Sunday, April 3 from 1-4 p.m. at the Castlegar Public Library. Players of all ages and ability are welcome! There’ll be good food, great prizes and wonderful company! Contact Alana at 304-6862 or amurdoch@cbal.org to register. APRIL 9: A SECRET DESTINATION DINNER AND DANCE. Habitat for
Humanity is partnering with local restaurants. Each participating restaurant creates a dinner within its individual restaurant
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which will be attended by ticket holders for the event. It is “secret” because nobody will know which restaurant they will be attending or who they will be attending with until they receive an email the day before. When the dinner is over, all ticket holders will meet at The Portugese Hall for a dance and live auction. Tickets are $40 and includes dinner and the dance. If you are interested in tickets, please email Colleen Allarie (callarie@thebrick.com) or phone Colleen at (250)304-2700 during the day. ONGOING: CALL FOR VENDORS
AND NON/PROFIT GROUPS: GARDEN AND NATURE FEST. Castlegar
Garden and Nature Fest is looking for vendors and nonprofit groups to participate in this year’s 2nd annual fest. Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Please note: this is the weekend AFTER the Nelson Garden Fest, which is on Saturday May 7.) 10 x 10 space is 30$ for vendors, free for non-profits. Contact: castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca or 399-4439. ONGOING: LOVE 2 LEARN. Come and enjoy this free program with healthy snacks, circle, art, games and activities for preschoolers and parents/caregivers. On Fridays from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. starting on April 1 until May 13 at Castlegar Primary School. For more information call Alana at 304-6862, or to register call 365-5744. In partnership with Castlegar Primary School and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. ONGOING: COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM. Trained
volunteers will give a free service to help people on low income to prepare their income tax and benefit return at Castlegar and District Community Services Centre, 1007 2nd St. Call 250-365-2104 to inquire if you are eligible for an appointment. Program runs from March to April on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ONGOING: THE TWIN RIVERS CHORALE SOCIETY rehearses 7 p.m. ev-
ery Thursday night at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Castlegar (two blocks towards the river from the downtown post office on 4th Street). If you enjoy singing in an adult S-A-T-B community choir, please come on out and join us! ONGOING: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION.
With free childminding at Kootenay Family Place, Monday and Wednesday, 1 - 3 p.m. ONGOING: THE MULTICULTURAL CONVERSATION CLUB. Come and meet
others who have immigrated to Canada, Mondays, 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Kootenay Family Place.
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‘Living History’ wraps up Educational project paired Grade 7 students with long-time citizens to learn and tell their stories KIM MAGI
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Grade 7 students from Twin Rivers Elementary celebrated the completion of the Living History project with seniors from Castle Wood Village last week. The project paired 29 students from Ms. Cheveldave’s Grade 7 class with 20 Castle Wood residents. Over the course of a few visits, each student got to know the senior he or she was paired with (who became referred to as their “buddy”) and stories came to life as seniors described where they were born, when they came to Castle Wood and all the events in between. Bev George, community school co-ordinator for Blueberry Creek Community School, organized the project. Usually the seniors are paired with high-school students, but they decided to try the project with a younger group this time. This was the fifth
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Cassie Edmonson reads the life story of one of Castle Wood Village’s residents during the Living History wrap-up tea on Thursday afternoon last week.
time this project was undertaken in Castlegar, and previous copies are available at the library. “Making connections, decreasing stereotypes, increasing understanding, improving communities and making cherished memories are the objectives the Living History project accomplishes,” George wrote in the introduction. The students learned many interesting facts from their
buddies, and received advice about life as well.
“Making connections, decreasing stereotypes, increasing understanding, improving communities and making cherished memories are the objectives the Living History project accomplishes.” Bev George
Troy Negreiff learned his buddy, Florence Nevokshonoff, was the first person in Ootischenia to own a car. She’s also been to Mexico 20 times. Helena Garay learned her buddy, Mina Lee, drilled for diamonds between Nelson in Castlegar. Ray Lee advised his young buddies, Austin Deptuck and Ryan Anderson to be honest, pay their debts and be kind to neighbours.
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Selkirk College faculty has concerns but no strike looms KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
With Vancouver Island University faculty on strike and other post-secondary institutions set to strike at any time as well, the Selkirk College Faculty Association provided a bargaining update to the public last week. Doug Henderson, president of the association and a math professor at Selkirk College, said 10,000 educators in B.C. have been bargaining for almost a year. “One of the problems that we find in the system is years of chronic underfunding,” he said. According to Henderson,
$200 million needs to go into the system today to get the funding to where it needs to be due to higher student numbers and inflation (compared to 10 years ago.) “If they were to return the funding levels it would not just be to give the instructors an easier time,” he said, adding the funding would ultimately help the students. “We’ve been forced to do more with less for a decade,” he said. Selkirk College has some of the oldest buildings and lab equipment in the province, Henderson said. He’s hoping Premier Christy Clark will use some of her $600-million slush fund for
education. Bev Onischak, secretary of the faculty association, said while there are problems facing post-secondary faculties all over the province, locally, educators at Selkirk College have some changes they’d like to see made as well, such as including part-time faculty in the health and benefits program. She said the college faculty isn’t ready to strike yet. The faculty would first have to take a vote to decide whether or not there would be a strike vote, which would take over a month alone. “Right now we’re just testing the waters to see what our members want to do,” she said.
Chronic Pain Self-Management is recruiting The University of Victoria, CentreProgram on Aging(CPSMP) is recruiting VolunteersVolunteers in TRAIL, in KELOWNA/LAKE COUNTRY & SURROUNDING AREAS to co-lead CASTLEGAR, ROSSLAND & other communities to TRAIN AS LEADERS workshops for(CDSMP)And people living with chronic PAIN such as: Programs for our Chronic Disease Chronic Pain Self-Management musculo-skeletal pains, FM, whiplash injuries, repetitive (CPSMP). If interested in developing group facilitation skills tostrain share injuries, tools and strategies for healthier and support otherstraining, in your community living with chronic regional painliving, syndromes etc. Free ongoing support & Chronic Disease and/or Chronic Pain, then WE YOU! This is designed as a small honorarium provided (forWANT workshops lead). ‘LAY LEADER’**a training so professional is NOT required. professional background background is not required**
The FREEto4-day Chronic Disease and additional **Commitment co-lead 2 CPSMP workshops within2-day a year of Chronic Pain cross-training will be held training is required for participation** The FREE Volunteer LeaderWELLNESS Training Workshop will be held In 4-day TRAIL at the KIRO CENTRE Room 228in–Kelowna 1500 Columbia at the: Avenue TUESDAY – FRIDAY – 8, iQuest Health Centre(CDSMP),APRIL (Main floor-Educ5Rm) 9:30 AM – 4:00PM 1745 Spall Rd. FREE SATURDAY & SUNDAY (CPSMP), APRIL 9 & 10TH, Wed.-Sat., April 7-10 workshop 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (approx) each day ***Full attendance per program is required***
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It was the late 1800’s when fur traders, gold miners and cattlemen traveled through the Okanagan and too Summerland’ss original townn site, nested onn the shores of an the Okanagan Lake. It was also lso the era of the the national construction of iďŹ R il h h British B i i h Columbia. C l bi O Canadian PaciďŹ c Railway through Our story starts with one of the 15,000 Chinese workers who ed the terrible working conditions of the railway construction and eventually found himself on the shore of Summerland - paradise found!
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His ďŹ rst business endeavour was a Chinese Laundry that thrived as the sternwheeler boats docked nearby, delivering people and supplies to the growing community. It didn’t take long however for this entrepreneur to see there were other needs in town not being met. Hence his business expanded to include a gambling den and brothel on the second oor!! Needless to say Summerland’s early settlers and visitors had some of the cleanest garments in the Valley... not to mention the widest grins. Perhaps it is best we keep this little know part of Summerland history, hush hush. known u We understand what Robert Mondavi intended when he coined the expression “Wine if Lifeâ€?. Here at Dirty Laundry, in the sun drenched hills of the Okanagan Valley, ones whole being is captivated by the beauty and serenity of the vineyards and the ebb capt and ow of the industry in which the fertility of the terriore merge with the talent and inspiration of the orchardist and wine maker to produce the ďŹ nest of Valley wines. Come up and see us sometime and enjoy a glass or bottle of award winning wine with one of our picnic lunches on our beautiful vine covered patio.
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The Similkameen Valley Experience is, without a doubt, the Cornucopia of life. From desert steppes to lush riparian wetlands, the Valley is narrow and condensed, with the River as it’s center piece. Orchards and vineyards dot this landscape, a true rural feeling . Add fresh air, pure water, and an endless bounty of Organic food and great wine, and voila, you have The Garden Of Eden. Forbidden Fruit Winery is located on Ven’Amour Organic Farms a 142 acre CertiďŹ ed Organic Orchard, Vineyard, and Nature Estate, nestled on a gentle hillside along the Similkameen River. With 4 decades of Organic Farming Experience and over 125 Awards in National and International Competitions, the Winery is committed to producing the highest quality Tree Fruit and Grape wines possible. TheWinery was awarded the coveted ‘Best FruitWine in Canada 2010-2011’ for its’ Pomme DesireeApple Icewine and, overall, won 3 of the top 6 medals awarded in this years’ Canadian Wine Awards. The wine shop is set along the riverbank with a licensed picnic area and nouveau art gallery ‘Pieces D’Amour’. Organic produce is available in season as the Farm produces over 60 varieties of CertiďŹ ed Organic fruit. Forbidden Fruit is truly a Similkameen experience! A scenic and relaxing drive, the winery is located just o HWY 3, 15 minutes west of Osoyoos and 15 minutes south of Keremeos. The Wine shop is open 7 days a week 10-6, starting April 1st and can be reached at 250499-2649 or forbiddenfruit@nethop.net.
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The many faces of the Kootenay Conference final Plenty of ups and downs in hard-fought series, but Rebels ultimately emerge victorious
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Ryan Aynsley looks for the puck; Alex Ross skates to the bench after a tough period; Anthony DeLong occupies himself while the Fernie Ghostriders’ bus battles Kootenay highways; Taylor Anderson has some choice words as he’s escorted to the penalty box; Tyler Jones gets up close and personal with an opponent; ‘Who, me?!’ Ryan Aynsley asks a ref; Tyler Jones readies for a faceoff while Cole Buckley watches from the bench. CENTRE: Tyler Robinson takes a drink.
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‘Knights with Brooms’ Swing into Spring Service club’s regional bonspiel held in Castlegar this year Trail rink defeats reigning champs from Beaver Valley
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Members of the Knights of Columbus from across the West Kootenay descended on Castlegar for their annual curling get-together on Sunday afternoon. The friendly tournament included about two dozen members from the service clubs in Grand Forks, Beaver Valley, Trail, Nelson and Castlegar. “It’s an annual thing and it rotates between the five locations,� Bob Saari of the Castlegar Knights of Columbus said. The curlers range in ability from sheer novices to some pretty sharp skips. And while it’s mainly a for-fun affair, there is a district trophy on the line. Members from the Beaver Valley club were the defending champions, and this year the Trail rink won the bonspiel.
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Artists and venues wanted for tour Registrations are currently being accepted for artists/venues in the Columbia Basin to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT). The CBCT is a two-day celebration of culture taking place Aug. 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The CBCT is a self-guided tour showcasing local arts, culture and heritage offered at no charge to the general public. Full-colour tour directories will be available free of charge to the public as a guide to visit your studio, exhibition, museum, art gallery, cultural center or heritage site throughout the Colum-
bia Basin during this special weekend event. And yes, “artists” includes visual, written, performing, media and inter-arts! Last year visitors loved this event and we are expecting increased interest in this second year. Participating as a venue allows you to really connect with locals, develop a wider audience, educate the public about what you do, market your activities, and attract visitors to your community. The CBCT allows visitors to meet the participants “behind the scenes” and allows them to: visit artists studios
that may not regularly be open to the public, purchase works directly from the artists, visit art galleries, museums and cultural centres to view special interpretive displays, archives, demonstrations or performances. It is also a chance for them to meet people such as artists, curators, historians and volunteers that are such a vital part of our local culture. The final registrations deadline is April 11. Register by March 25 and save. Costs are $40 for early registration and $50 after that. /Submitted by Columbia Basin Trust
Exhibit Opens Sue Port views the work of artist Tom Lynn while attending the opening of the exhibition ‘Connections Materialized’ at the Kootenay Gallery. This exhibition runs until April 23. Submitted photo
Selkirk Camerata performs March 20
The Kootenay Gallery presents the next concert in its TD Canada Trust Sunday concert series. Selkirk Camerata members Wendy Herbison (violin), Vic Neufeld (violin) and Alex Nichol (double bass) perform a musical journey through history with Baroque and classical works for string trio. With distinguished musical careers, the Nelson based trio members have performed individually in ensembles such as the Vancouver Symphony, Halle Orchestra, Calgary Philharmonic and the C.B.C. Radio Orchestra. The trio is still actively involved in the music community of the Kootenays as members of the Symphony of the Kootenays, the Selkirk Chamber Orchestra, and the Nelson Choral Society as well as in local music education. This concert will be held at the Castlegar United Church in Castlegar on Sunday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $8 for Kootenay Gallery members. For more information call 365-3337 or visit www.kootenaygallery.com.
/Submitted by the Kootenay Gallery
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Training a personal business Robson resident turns her passion for health into a new venture: Natural Edge Health and Fitness Coaching KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Starting her own health and nutrition business was an easy transition for Teralee Trommeshauser. “For a long time I’ve been an avid exerciser and I was the go-to person for a lot of people,� the Robson resident said. “I’ve always had a passion about nutrition and fitness and I thought it would be fun to help people.� In January, Trommeshauser started offering services under Natural Edge Health and Fitness Coaching. “The mission of my business is to make health and fitness accessible to everybody,� she said. “You don’t always need to focus on the ‘losing the 20 lbs. goal,’� she said. “Accomplish your goals one at a time.� One service Trommeshauser offers is a personal assessment, which involves a postural, flexibility and cardiovascular assessment, as well as nutritional guidance and a fitness plan. “I can see where you’re at in terms of physical capability,� she said. “It also allows me to cater to people’s specific needs.� She said the advantage to the assessment is because it’s personalized for your body, you dramatically reduce the risk of injury and increase your chance of success. One-on-one training is another option, Trommeshauser said. By having set times to work out, she noted, you’re more likely to stay motivated and you’ll be doing exercises safely and effectively. As a personal trainer, Trommeshauser said she often cringes at the gym when she sees people using the machines completely wrong and ineffectively. “I can come to your home and there’s no equipment necessary,� she said. “I work with people of all different fitness levels and it doesn’t have to be intimidating.� Her style of personal training is different because it comes with the nutrition aspect. “It’s like having a coach there to help you make lifestyle changes instead of having someone there to work you out,� she said. Group training is also offered, where you can grab a few friends to cut the cost, while also picking a time and location that works for you. Trommeshauser said she saw a need for people wanting to get healthy that are stuck in an office all day, so she began offering corporate wellness programs as well. For small and large businesses,
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Cecil Bund was born in Manitoba on October 29 1937 and passed away peacefully, at home, on February 17, 2011, in Thrums, B.C. He was a graduate of Brandon University and worked for Hudsons Bay Mining and Smelting in northern Manitoba before taking up farming in Nesbitt, Manitoba. He and his ďŹ rst wife, Margaret, had two daughters, Kimberly Dawn and Carolin Fawn and one grandson, Tee Jay Boles. In 1983 he married Joni, bringing six children into the union: Doug, Val, Art, Victor, Roxy and Bob Werner and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In 1985 Cec and Joni moved from Manitoba to Vancouver, B.C., then retired to the West Kootenay in 2006. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday February 23, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 222 West Richards St., Nelson, B.C. in lieu of owers, donations can be made to Habitat for Humanity www.habitatwk.ca on line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Teralee Trommeshauser started Natural Edge Health and Fitness Coaching in January and hasn’t looked back.
she can create an exercise program, nutritional program or both. Next up in Natural Edge’s scheduled classes are boot camps. The classes run two days a week: Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the Robson Hall, starting March 28 and running until May 18. On March 21 and 23 at 7 a.m. Trommeshauser is also offering free classes for people to come out and try. Already on the go is “Total Body Blast,� which takes place at Windborne B&B in Robson at 5 p.m. Trommeshauser said there’s still time to join. On May 4, she’s teaching a workshop through Continuing Education at Selkirk College called “Shake That Sugar Habit,� where she’ll be teaching tips to beat sugar addiction with samples and recipes, as well as educating participants on the dangers or refined sugar. With more classes and workshops planned for the spring and summer, Trommeshauser said to keep tabs on her website, naturaledgehealth. com. For more information, e-mail teralee@naturaledgehealth.com or call 304-4703.
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• 2 bananas • 1 mango, peeled and pitted (or 1 cup frozen) • 1 orange, peeled • Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime • 1-2 cups of fresh spinach •2 cups of water (or more, depending on desired consistency) Blend everything until smooth. Enjoy! Note: Green smoothies are a great way to get a large portion of your greens and fruit quota in for the day! Try experimenting with your favorite fruits, and remember to cycle through different greens, such as lettuce, kale, chard, collards, and even beet and carrot tops. All provide a surprising amount of protein and nutrition! /Recipe provided by Natural Edge Health and Fitness Coaching
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It took 15 years, but the Castlegar Rebels are back in the KIJHL finals. Ryan Aynsley scored a pair of goals late in the second period to break a 2-2 draw, as the Rebels eliminated the Fernie Ghostriders 5-2 in front of 790 fans at the Castlegar Complex Tuesday. Aynsley fired two power-play markers past former Rebels goaltender Andrew Walton for his team-leading 13th and 14th goals of the playoffs, as Castlegar struck four times while a man up en route to a six-game victory over the vaunted Ghostriders. Tyler Robinson finished off a pretty passing play to give Castlegar a lead just over five minutes into the game, but Fernie’s Johnny Park leveled the score minutes later. After taking a highstick in the face from Cale Wright, the Rebels’ Spencer Brodt put Castlegar up 2-1 early in the second period on a power-play, but again the Ghostriders equalized on a shorthanded marker from defensive specialist Mike Anderson. Cue Aynsley’s heroics. With time winding down on a two-man advantage, the 20 year-old from Kelowna fired a slapshot past Walton, only to do the same on a subsequent power-play minutes later. Continued on P. 17
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TOP LEFT: Alex Ross loses sight of a puck that ended up right in front of him. The Ghostriders scored moments later. TOP RIGHT: The Rebels blast a shot on net through heavy traffic. MIDDLE LEFT: Anthony DeLong draws attention as he circles behind the Ghostriders’ net with the puck. BOTTOM RIGHT: Erik Wentzel fires the puck out of the Rebels’ defensive zone. BOTTOM LEFT: Cole Buckley (left) engages a linesman in some friendly conversation during a stoppage in play. Robson Fletcher photos
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“[5-on-3 powerplays] are my favourite thing to do in hockey,” Aynsley said, “I got two nice passes, took two one-timers and thanks to traffic in front, they went in.” Fellow Okanagan product Erik Wentzel rounded out the scoring 12 seconds into the third period. “It was huge to win tonight,” Aynsley said. Fernie proved the toughest challenge so far in these playoffs, though. After the two teams split Games 1 and 2 in the Elk Valley, the Rebels held serve in Games 3 and 4 thanks a pair of wins at the Complex. The victories didn’t come without controversy though: Castlegar’s Stuart Walton scored a contentious gamewinner in Thursday’s 5-3 Game 3 victory that had the Ghostriders players and coaching staff up in arms. Game 4 was not without its crazy circumstances, either. Fernie arrived in Castlegar 75 minutes after puck drop was originally scheduled due to a highway closure and missed ferry. When the game finally started at 9:38 p.m., Castlegar took advantage of a weary Ghostriders club, scoring twice in the opening frame en route to a 3-1 win. The Rebels will now meet the Osoyoos Coyotes for the KIJHL title. The first two games of the series will be played Saturday and Sunday night at the Sun Bowl Arena. “They’re young, fast, wellcoached,” Aynsley opined. “It’s going to be a great series.” The Rebels last played in the championship series in 1996, when a club coached by former NHLer Pat Price defeated the Sicamous Eagles for the third championship in franchise history.
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Bouldering competition a big draw
Fifty-three competitors took part in a bouldering competition at Selkirk College over the weekend, the most ever in an increasingly popular event now in its fourth year. Bouldering is a form of climbing which involves short climbs undertaken without a rope. The competition is open to climbers all levels and is primarily aimed at “exposing people to what bouldering competitions are like,” said James Boldt, president of the Selkirk College Bouldering Club. There were only a handful of climbers involved in the first couple of years, Boldt added, and about 35 last year. He said this year the numbers grew largely thanks to prizes put up by a number of sponsors from Castlegar and Nelson, to whom he issued a “blanket thankyou.” Photos of some of the competitors are printed on this page. /Castlegar News
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Provincials first, then Europe KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Kyle Chernenkoff had no idea he was being scouted for a Western Canadian team while playing hockey last spring. It wasn’t until the scout searched him and his family out at a tournament in Calgary that Chernenkoff first started thinking about taking his hockey to the next level. He was invited to a camp just outside of Red Deer, Alta., to try out for a team that would represent Western Canada during a tour of Europe. But it wasn’t until he got to the camp that he realized how big of an opportunity this could be. There were 90 boys invited and “only three kids from B.C.,” Chernenkoff said. Over the two-day camp, the boys were on the ice for 14 hours total. “I wasn’t walking much [after the camp],” he said. “I was pretty sore.” He then had to wait until October before he heard any results. Although he was pretty proud of the way he performed at the camp in Alberta, he didn’t want to get his hopes up too high as there were only spots for 15 skaters and two goalies. But then he got the letter saying he made the team. “I was useless at school that day,” Chernenkoff said. “I was pretty excited.”
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12-year-old Kyle Chernenkoff is off to Europe next week as a member of the U98 AAA Western Canadian Explorers. Chernenkoff was scouted to try out for the team at a tournament in Calgary last spring.
The team won’t get together for the first time until March 20, but he’ll have to miss the practice. “I won’t be able to make it because I’ll be at provincials with my home team,” he said. Chernenkoff plays with Castlegar Minor Hockey’s Pee Wee Rep team, who are looking to win the provincial title for the second year in a row in Campbell River this weekend. Leaving for provincials will be the start of a very busy few weeks for Chernenkoff, who won’t be coming home to the Kootenays between the tournament and the trip
to Europe. He’ll meet his other two B.C. teammates in Vancouver, and the entire team will meet in Toronto before they depart on their flight to Munich. While there, the team will travel to Italy, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic before going back to Germany. “There will be lots of tournaments but some will be single games,” Chernenkoff said. While his dad will accompany him to the provincial tournament, his mother and grandparents are going to Europe.
“They’re very excited for me,” he said. Chernenkoff is excited to see the other players and get to know those who made the cut. “I think it’s going to be fun to get to know everybody,” he said. The family was on their own financially for the trip, so they’d like to thank Celgar, Castlegar Minor Hockey, the City of Castlegar and other local businesses for their support and well wishes. Chernenkoff will be returning from his stint with the U98 AAA Western Canadian Explorers on April 11.
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SUMMER STUDENTS LABOURERS The City requires up to four (4) Summer Students for parks maintenance work from May 9 to August 26, 2011. Students should be in good physical condition and able to work in all weather conditions. B.C. Driver’s License, Class 5 is required (“N” Novice class accepted). Rate of pay is $15.10 per hour. Proof of current registration in a full time program at a postsecondary educational institution is required. Applicants are invited to submit resumes clearly marked “SUMMER STUDENT” with references to the: City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 Att: Personnel Officer Phone:(250) 365-7227 Fax:(250) 365-4810 Email:stassone@castlegar.ca Website:www.castlegar.ca by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2011. The City of Castlegar would like to thank all candidates for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
During the West Kootenay final in Rossland two weeks ago, Castlegar’s Atom Warriors and Jr. Rebels battled to a 7-7 tie over three periods. After overtime, with still no declared winner, the coaches agreed shootouts would put too much pressure on the players and decided to share the title. The players watched their banner raised to the ceiling during the intermission of last Thursday night’s Rebels game in front of a packed house. Kim Magi photo
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We would like to send out a very big thank you to the following people for their help, support and donations in our time of need. Thank to the Red Cross, Deb Chmara, Mike & Rose Gagnier, Andrew Espenhain, The Castlegar Fire Dept, Fields, Safeway, Peter & Marg Yofonoff and the Castlegar Quilters Guild, Ken & Joanne Swetlishoff, Kinnard School and Mrs. Deschene, Mrs. Stephens. The Fireside Inn & Kerry Hobbs, Drex & Johnson of Mountain FM and everyone else who has offered support that I may have forgotten Thanks so much from the Hamm family
Coming Events AGM Meeting for West Kootenay Minor Football Association, March 18th, 7 - 9 pm in the Columbia Room at Rec Centre
“MEN’S” PYRAHI BAKE 7th ANNUAL MARCH 27th, 2011 BRILLANT CULTURAL CENTRE 12:00 TO 3:00 EVERYONE WELCOME
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Lost & Found Castlegar Found approx March 7th a set of key with a pewter cat on ring at 33 Street, Phone 365-3757 Found set of keys on Mt. Sentinel (above Verigin Tomb) Mini wrench on 2 piece key ring, 7 keys, Call 365-7371 Lost Jan 26/11 Fresh water pearl necklace at Complex or Columbia Pharmacy or Plaza Bakery Please call 365-5950
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Quality Control Technicians West Kootenays Selkirk Paving, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. (ICL Ltd.) group, is seeking Quality Control Technicians for aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix production. ICL Ltd. is a division of Terus Construction Ltd., a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. These positions are required immediately and will be based primarily in the Castlegar area but may require travel throughout the West Kootenays. To succeed in these positions you must have good understanding of the Quality Control and Assurance testing procedures used in the construction industry. You are also a self-starter, function well within a team environment while being capable of working independently. You must demonstrate strong problem solving and communications skills. Finally, candidates must be flexible and mobile as the nature of the work requires some travelling. Requirements / Skills F Good communication skills ( oral & written ) and team player F Accuracy in reporting F Time management skills F Computer Literate F Driver’s License Experience / Education F CET in Civil Construction with related experience to construction materials testing or 5 years directly related experience in construction materials testing. We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan. For more information visit our website at: www.terusconstruction.ca. Please send your resume stating position to: The Human Resources Dept at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: 604 575-3691 Terus Construction Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed, will be contacted. Posting will be closing March 31, 2011.
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Gerald Nichvalodoff Feb. 16, 1962 - March 21, 2010 The leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set But the hearts that loved so dearly are the ones that don’t forget. The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You will be with us for ever. We miss you every day,
Mom, Greg (Karen), Bernice (Jerry), Debbie (Les) and their families.
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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 Electricians and Apprentices needed Summit Electric Ltd. with offices in Kamloops and Quesnel is looking for certified electricians and 3rd and 4th year apprentices for full time work. Applicants must have the ability to travel to job sites across Western Canada. Company pays for travel, LOA and any flights. CORE COMPETENCIES • Industrial and commercial experience an asset • Must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and adapt easily to severe time constraints as needed • Able to work with little or no supervision • Must be able to pass mandatory drug testings Reply To: robcouturier@summitelec.com or by fax to: (250)992-7855 EXPERIENCED FINISH grader operators required by Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd., a successful well established company. Send resume to: bernardw@knelsen.com or fax 780-928-3656.
Do you live and breathe automobiles? Do you love helping customers find what they need? We have an immediate opening for a service advisor. Dealership experience is preferred but all qualified candidates should apply. We offer excellent compensation and benefit a clean and professional workplace, paid training, and opportunities to advance. Please forward your resume to: Dale Salchenburger at Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC - 1700 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC, V1N 2W4 or email: dale@kalawsky.com
In Loving Memory of
Kelly Tamelin
Aug 6, 1963 Mar 22, 2010
A BETTER PLACE There’s a place I’ve never seen Beyond this world we know A place I’ve only heard of But someday hope to go It’s not on any map There are no roads to take me there But it’s a place of perfect peace Where hearts are free from care And though I understand Some maybe saddened when I leave One day we all will meet again Thats what I believe When its time to travel there I think I’ll wear a smile I’ll say good-bye to those I love But only for awhile Knowing there are others Who have traveled there alone Who cannot wait to greet me And to whisper “Welcome Home” Sadly missed by son Connor, Mom Polly and Family
Carol Gail Ehl With very sad hearts the family of Carol Gail Ehl announces her passing, with her family by her side, at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 blessed with 54 years of life. Carol was born in Trail, on January 4, 1957 to parents Thelma and George Watson. She married Tom Ehl on August 13, 1977 and they had two sons. Carol worked in customer service in several businesses around the Castlegar area and also had a house cleaning business of her own. She loved gardening, wood working in interior decorating, yearly wood cutting and going to the stock car races every second Sunday, in Northport, Washington. Carol was predeceased by her son Tommy Jr., father George Watson, father-in-law Frank Ehl, brother-in-law Dietmar Riemer and sister-in-law Ardele Watson. Left to mourn her loss is her loving husband of 33 years Tom, son Eric, mother Thelma Watson, mother-in-law Elsie Ehl, sisters Margaret (Bob) Bohn, Linda Riemer and Clara (Mario) Chaves and brothers Jim Watson and George (Donna) Watson, sister-in-law Donna (Gary) Konkin and brother-in-law Bob Ehl. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, BC/Yukon Region, #109-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 1E2. A Celebration of Life was held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 with Pastor Dwight Soleski, of the New Life Pentecostal Assembly officiating. The family would like to thank Dr. Derek Lum, Dr. Kristin Edge, Dr. Brenda Trenholme, all the special nurses and Kim and Chelsea of the Palliative Care Unit of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
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ACCOUNTING CLERK Selkirk Paving, a division of Interoute Construction Ltd, a leader in the construction industry in the Kootenays and part of the Terus Group of Companies, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to work out of the regional ofďŹ ce located in Crescent Valley, British Columbia. The applicant will provide a full range of bookkeeping and internal accounting functions. Ideally the position is well suited for either the experienced administrative ofďŹ ce professional or recent college graduate. The successful candidate should have good organizational skills, will need to be a self starter, work independently and meet required deadlines. This is a full time temporary position with the possibility of permanency. Reporting to the OfďŹ ce Manager of Selkirk Paving, the successful candidate will be responsible but not limited to: Duties/Tasks D Preparation & processing of A/P, A/R, & G/L entries from source documents D Preparation of formal quotations and proposals from notes D Correspondence and communicating with customers, suppliers and government agencies D Conducting administrative and accounting related tasks as required Knowledge/Skills D Strong computer skills ( excel ) D Good acctg knowledge D Strong oral and written communication skills D Knowledge of Explorer Software an asset D Team Player Experience / Education D Post secondary education in Acctg or related ďŹ elds D 1 to 3 years experience in the same position We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive beneďŹ t plan and a pension plan. In addition the Company offers many development opportunities through tailored training programs. For more information visit our website at: www.terusconstruction.ca Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources dept at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: 604 575-3691 March 25th, 2011 Terus Construction Ltd. would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Castlegar Community Services. Temporary position covering nine month leave. Detailed job description: www.cdcss.ca/employment. Please send cover letter and resume by March 27, 2011 to sally.tarasoff@cdcss.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:
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HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal Logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certiďŹ cation an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent beneďŹ t program. Email or fax resume to: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or 250-9564888. JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY reďŹ nisher required for Southern Alberta’s most progressive collision centre. Full beneďŹ ts, cleanest working environment in the industry, production bonus, factory training. Fix Auto Lethbridge. Ph 403-328-1020. LOG TRUCK mechanic for Kurt Leroy Trucking LTD. Welding an asset. Ben. inc. To start immed. Campbell River. Fax resume to 250-287-9914. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical OfďŹ ce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 Nechako Northcoast Construction, Terrace, B.C. Has an opening for Road Superintendent Requirements: • 3 Years in Superintendent role • Thorough knowledge of the road and bridge maintenance industry • Strong communications skills • Team Management/Leadership experience • Excellent time management & planning abilities • Valid BC Drivers License (min Class 3 with air) • Ability to demonstrate good judgment Applicant will be responsible to lead and manage operations, including crew. An understanding of all aspects of the work including Work Safe and Quality Management. Coordinate and schedule projects, equipment requirements, materials, supplies and sub-contractors with the assistance of Senior Road Foreman. Manage each project to ensure contract speciďŹ cations and standards are met. Ensure timely paper ow to clients, and corporate ofďŹ ce. Please Fax or email your resume to Debbie Russell, Manager of Human Resources drussell@nechako-northcoast.co
Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted. POWER ENGINEER 2nd Class CertiďŹ cate mandatory. West Coast Reduction Ltd. Vancouver has full-time opening for Steam Plant Shift Engineer. Competitive wage/ beneďŹ ts. Resumes or more information: careers@wcrl.com Project Accountant Needed for busy Trail BC multi year construction project Practical & Advanced skills needed; ability to work with conďŹ dential information, tight timelines & technical accounting challenges; professional training equivalent to year 3 or higher of CMA, CGA; Generous pay package: Please call 250-231-2835
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F/T CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT F/T CDA required for fast-paced, energetic ofďŹ ce. Seeking an enthusiastic, professional, team player w/ exceptional communication & interpersonal skills; a demonstrated ability to provide high quality care essential.
RN’S & LPN’S Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families, we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client speciďŹ c training. Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435
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Interfor is currently recruiting a Woodlands Accountant to join its operations in Castlegar, BC. The Castlegar division consists of a lumber manufacturing facility with a waste to energy plant and a woodlands operation along the Arrow Lakes. The division has enjoyed strong performance since an innovative restart last year. Reporting to the Divisional Accountant with accountability to the Woods Manager, you will be responsible for a full range of operational, Âżnancial and management accounting, reporting and analysis. You will help improve accounting processes, as well as participate in value-added decision support. The ideal candidate will be a 3rd to 4th level student, working towards a professional accounting designation. While experience in sawmill and/or woodlands accounting would be an asset, we will also tailor the role to the right individual. The successful candidate will have excellent computer, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, will thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy thinking strategically. We offer a competitive salary, relocation and beneÂżt package and excellent opportunities for career advancement.
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QualiÂżed candidates can apply by forwarding a resume with cover letter to careers@interfor.com or by mail to the Controller, Kootenay Operations, PO Box 39, careers@interfor.com Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 by Friday, March 25, 2011.
CBT has an opening in the Castlegar office for a Manager, Operations.
Interfor is one of the Paci¿c Northwest’s largest producers of quality wood products. The Company has operations in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon, including two sawmills in the Coastal region of British Columbia, three in the B.C. Interior, two in Washington and two in Oregon. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com We thank all applicants for their time and interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A detailed description of duties, skills and qualifications can be viewed at www.cbt.org/careers or requested from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.
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PaciďŹ c 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: ĎŽ Supplier Quality Coordinator – 1 available position – Reference #1107 The Supplier Quality Coordinator position is responsible to initiate and drive closure of supplier Non-Conformances in order to improve supplier manufacturing processes and compliance. This position will act as a liaison between PaciďŹ c Insight’s Materials and Quality Departments and the Company’s external suppliers. ĎŽ Staff Accountant – 1 available position – Reference #1108 The Staff Accountant position will be responsible to provide quality ďŹ nancial reporting through efďŹ cient month end procedures, managing inventory accuracy and providing support to the organization through continuous improvement initiatives.
Detailed job descriptions along with the required skills and abilities are listed on PI’s website.
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For Sale By Owner Castlegar South end corner Lot in very quiet neighborhood 4 bdrm. 2 bath, new furnace, woodstove 2300 sq ft, including finished basement with suite potential, $260,000 Phone 365-0805
Houses For Sale 5 BDRM HOUSE, 3000 sq.ft. on lg lot at 2154 Crestview Cres, Castlegar. Also vacant lot at 2174 Crestview Cres. Price reduced 250-365-9600 Castlegar Stellar Place, 1290 Sq. Ft. 2 Bdr, 2 Bath, A/C, Gas Fireplace, Oak Cabinets, Covered Patio in private back yard, Main floor laundry, central vacuum, new furnace & hot water tank, Strata with clubhouse, no shovelling, no lawn care 250-365-3700
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX 5-speed. Well-maintained with 274K on car and 98K on engine/clutch. Incl. 2 sets of wheels/tires & Thule roof rack. 250-551-5172 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L One owner, black with grey interior, 130,000kms, eight passenger, trailer package installed, winter and all-season tires included. Meticulously maintained. Located in Nelson B.C. Call 250-825-3458 for more information
Cottages / Cabins Robson, Furnished 1 Bdrm cottage $450/mth + utilities, 250- 365-2063 leave msg
Duplex / 4 Plex North Castlegar 4 Bdrm, 2 bath, 1/2 Duplex, 2 Sun decks. Full Basement with large yard F/S, DW, $1000/mth + utilities Call 250-367-9285 SOUTH CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm, W/D, F/S, no pet, no smoking. $625. Call 778-292-1287.
Homes for Rent Castlegar 3 Bdrm House, Avail April 1st, F/S, N/P, W/D, N/S, $1000/mth + ulitilies 250-2310961 Lower Rossland 3 bedroom house with carport. . Large yard & deck. Available April 1st. 250.362.2105. Long term tenant.
Rooms for Rent Castlegar Sandman Hotel Offering long-term monthly Rentals on variety of room types (incl full kitchenettes). Rates starting at $800 per mnth. Please contact General Manager (250) 365-8444 (ext 5)
Scrap Car Removal 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
Snowmobiles 2005 YAMAHA 700 Viper, 2-1/4x159” track, many upgrades $4000. (250)428-6066
Adult Escorts CHAT live with Charley’s girls and guys. 1-900-528-1051, 1-900-548-1051, 1-900-7831051.
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Castlegar Sandman Hotel Offering long-term monthly Rentals on variety of room types (incl full kitchenettes). Rates starting at $800 per mnth. Please contact General Manager (250) 365-8444 (ext 5)
ROBSON Room for rent $400/Mth - 250-365-8207
Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR, 3 Bdrm. basement suite, gar, shared laundry, f/s, $1,100/mo, gas/electricity included, near Canadian Tire, 250-365-7991. CASTLEGAR Close to Town Short Term Rental Basement Suite, weekly or monthly, Fully furnished New Home W/D Covered parking. Call Greg 250-365-9791 Email greg@century 21 mountainview.co
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