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Singing on a Sunny Saturday Don Birtch of the local band Titus Kanby performs at the Garden and Nature Fest at Twin Rivers Park in Castlegar on Saturday. The second annual event, put on by the Castlegar Garden Club and Communities in Bloom, featured a variety of tips, tricks and merchandise for the environmentally conscious gardener, as well as live entertainment and food. For more photos, please see page 5. Robson Fletcher photo

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Mullaney mulls lawsuit after charges dropped ROBSON FLETCHER Castlegar News Editor

Crown prosecutors have decided not to pursue charges against a 62-year-old Pass Creek medicinal marijuana user who was arrested in February after police raided her home and seized her growing equipment. Velma Mullaney is now consid-

ering suing the RCMP, according to her lawyer. “The first thing that’s she’s going to do is to retrieve her equipment,� Don Skogstad said on Tuesday. “We’ll see where that leads.� Skogstad said he learned on Friday that the Crown would not pursue charges, something he predicted would happen when he spoke with the Castlegar News last month.

At that time he said his client claimed police told her after they raided her home that they had counted 99 plants at the residence. Mullaney has a licence from Health Canada to grow 49 marijuana plants and her boyfriend also has a licence for 49 plants, for a total of 98 plants between them. “A one-per-cent error?� Skogstad said in an April interview with the

Castlegar News. “Nobody’s going to charge her for that.� Police would not say publicly exactly how many plants they found at the residence after executing a search warrant on Feb. 24. Skogstad said he only handles criminal cases at the moment and would not represent Mullaney if she does decide to pursue a civil suit against the RCMP.

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Have your say in the new plan for Castlegar ROBSON FLETCHER Castlegar News Editor

The official civic plan for Castlegar has undergone its first major overhaul in 12 years and the city is now looking for feedback on the document, which is still in a draft stage but will soon come into force. City staff will host an open house on May 25 to gather responses from Castlegar residents about the new Official Community Plan (OCP) which outlines the vision for municipal growth and development for the next decade or so. The 98-page plan is wide-ranging in scope, covering everything from the airport to residential development to industrial diversification to parks and recreation. But if he had to sum it up in one word, planning technician Shannon Marshall, who was one of the lead authors of the document, would probably pick “sustainability.” “That’s the key component — that (the OCP) provides environmental, economic and social sustainability,” Marshall said. The new plan will replace the Castlegar Community Plan, which the city adopted in 1999. Marshall said revisions are made to community plans every so often but the new OCP marks a “major updating.” One of the main points in the new document, he added, is a focus on encouraging residential development within existing municipal boundaries.

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Shannon Marshall, a planning technician with the City of Castlegar’s development services department, helped put together the new Official Community Plan. The city is now seeking public feedback on the document and will hold an open house on May 25.

“We’re encouraging infill,” Marshall said. “We’re looking for compact, mixeduse development.” The city hopes to accomplish this through zoning bylaws and land-use policies which encourage the development of higher-density housing and more mixed residential/commercial use in a number of areas, including downtown. Phil Markin, the city’s director of development services, said once city council adopts the new plan, councillors will be bound to follow its zoning policies.

“Once an OCP is adopted … any land use changes will have to be consistent with it,” he said. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff expects council to follow the plan closely once it comes into effect. “Once adopted by council, I believe this document will be a cornerstore document to ensure the sustainability of our community in the years to come,” he said. The plan itself has been two years in the making, and Marshall said the city

Trail teenager charged with murder VALERIE ROSSI Trail Daily Times Reporter

A 17-year-old Trail resident is being charged with second-degree murder, police announced Tuesday. Trail RCMP are investigating the homicide of a 26-yearold Trail resident who suffered fatal injuries before he was brought to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead Sunday. “We’re pleased with the investigation up to this point in the fact that we’ve identified a suspect and have him in custody and are going forward with the investigation,” said Cpl. Dave Johnson on Tuesday. “There was a search warrant written and executed on the residence . . . and then obviously our forensic identification unit was there.” Police remain tight-lipped on what exactly occurred dur-

ing the fight at the Trail home until the full story is shared with Crown counsel and the defence lawyer. “Once it gets before the courts then we’ll be releasing more details about the investigation, it’s just for the mere fact that he got into court (Monday) and they just adjourned the bail hearing,” said Johnson. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the victim’s name is being withheld, as it could shed light on the identity of the youth suspect, who lived nearby. Pieces of this particular investigation are coming together smoothly, which pushes the case through the courts at a quicker pace, explained Johnson. “There are other situations, like in the past, when information is just not as readily available and we have to look for it a lot harder and identify the immediate information that we need,” he said. “In this case, the investigation has gone really well so far.”

“got the ball rolling” by bringing together focus groups to brainstorm ideas. “That’s where we gained a lot of what went into this document,” he said. “The focus groups generated an abundance of ideas.” From there the ideas went to a steering committee composed of people with a wide range of interests (including representatives from the city, Selkirk College and the Kootenay Food Strategy Society, to name just a few) who helped refine the broad thoughts into more specific goals. That eventually turned into the draft report, which is now available on the city website — www.castlegar.ca — under the “Spotlight” section on the main page. Marshall and Markin invited Castlegar residents to take a look at the document and to attend a community open house on May 25 to provide feedback on it, before a final draft makes its way to council for adoption. The open house will run from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Forum, located at 445 13th Avenue. There will be a presentation at 6:30 p.m. but Marshall said anyone is welcome to drop in to learn more or to offer their opinions at any point during the five-hour stretch. And don’t worry, hockey fans. In case Vancouver’s series with the San Jose Sharks goes that long, you won’t be missing any of the action by attending the open house. “We made sure it wasn’t on a Canucks game night,” Markin said.

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Last Thursday was proclaimed HealthCare Auxiliary Day in British Columbia and local auxiliary volunteers and supporters gathered at Castlegar’s Treasure Shop to celebrate the occasion. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff read out the official proclamation at the downtown store, which opened in 2007 on a piece of property donated by the city and now serves as the primary fundraising tool for the Castlegar and District Hospital Auxiliary Society. Since it was formed in 1957, the auxiliary has raised more than $400,000 to support local health care through initiatives like the purchase of medical equipment, hospital renovations and support for longterm care facilities. “It all goes back into the community,” auxiliary past president Nettie Stupnikoff said. The Treasure Shop,

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Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff reads out the royal proclamation declaring May 12 as Health-Care Auxiliary Day in British Columbia while local auxiliary vice-president Gill Heney (to the mayor’s immediate left) looks on at the Treasure Shop on

located at 210 11th Ave., sells a variety of clothes and other items, which it receives by donation. The store is run by a group volunteers who do everything they can to raise funds for local health care. They even make use of clothing and other material they receive through the store that is unsuitable for wearing, turning the material instead into rags

and selling them to local businesses. “We sold $612 worth of rags last week,” said Polly Chernoff, who has been volunteering with the auxiliary for 42 years. Some of the more unique and valuable items that come through the Treasure Shop are sold through silent auction. The current selection includes everything

from tea sets to classic toys to crystal dishes to antique cameras. The items up for auction are on display in glass cases immediately to the right when you enter the store. The Treasure Shop is always looking for more volunteers, Stupnikoff said. She said people interested in supporting their community can sign up by calling 250-365-7317.

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Sun shines on Garden and Nature Fest Hundreds take in second annual event at Twin Rivers Park on a bright and warm Saturday

Belly dancers including Bella Luna (above) and Bernadeth (left, foreground) entertained the crowd with an afternoon performance.

Fern Wilson’s 10-week-old schnoodle (part schnauzer, part poodle) named Max was a popular puppy among festival-goers.

Paula Sobie conducts a survey for the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society.

Janet Smith of Scarecrow Farm was selling a variety of pepper plants at the festival.

Helen Sebelius of Against the Wind Nursery, based in Winlaw, shows off some of her plants to an interested festival-goer.

ABOVE LEFT: Salmo resident Howard Roo was selling his metal work, including the fountain in the foreground, at the festival. ABOVE: Freyja ManySkies of the Castlegar Garden Club talks plants to a festival goer. LEFT: Castlegar residents Martin and Nell Rodenburg pose with a display of Nell’s stained-glass stepping stones. All photos by Robson Fletcher

Peggy Guindon hands off a fully loaded hot dog to Edie Dunn to serve to a hungry customer. The hot dog sale helped raise funds for the Castlegar Hospice Society.

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Editor: Robson Fletcher Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

Still discriminatory As you’ll read on page 9 of this edition of the Castlegar News, city council’s decision to maintain breed-specific dog licensing fees was at least partly based on the argument that the bylaw is working. After all, when was the last time you heard of a pit bull or Staffordshire terrier attack in Castlegar? Since the bylaw “isn’t broken,” as Coun. Russ Hearne put it, council decided there was no immediate need to fix it, outside of trying harder to actually enforce the licensing rules, which are currently being widely if not universally flouted. This is a small improvement over the status quo, provided bylaw officers follow through on their marching orders from council, which won’t be a particularly easy task. But we would rather have seen council address the inherently discriminatory nature of this bylaw. Instead, councillors acknowledged that the rules are unfair to responsible dog owners who happen to have one of these particular breeds, but essentially said the ends justify the means. “I know there are responsible dog owners,” Coun. Gord Turner said, “but we decided for the few incidents that may occur, we wanted to take a firm stand on it.” Easy to say if you’re not one of the responsible dog owners facing a $1,000 annual fee to license your pet, whether or not it is actually a vicious animal. But how, exactly, do we know the bylaw is working? It’s not like before the $1,000 fee existed, Castlegar was experiencing a rash of pit bull attacks. Coun. Kirk Duff, who was also a member of the council that created the bylaw back in 2001, said that at that time the rules were meant to be a “pre-emptive strike,” as there had been a problem with pit bulls elsewhere in B.C. but not here specifically. The fact that there still haven’t been any attacks is a good thing but it’s far from definitive proof of the bylaw’s effectiveness, especially given the lack of enforcement. If council is going to use the ends-justify-themeans argument, there should be more evidence that the bylaw is actually achieving its ends. We want to hear from you.

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Off the Line - Karen Haviland

I, for one, welcome robot babies Oh baby! When I was growing up the only advice I ever remember receiving regarding premarital sex was: “Don’t do it.” Period. No discourse about intercourse in those days! At least not in my family and not in the schools. I guess that’s fine if you don’t have the typical teenage hormones raging throughout your body or your parents have you chained up in the closet until you’re safely wed. In fact, I was so ignorant that, at one point I kissed a boy and spent a good long time certain that I was going to have a baby. I was only 10 or so, but I clearly remember the terrible fear until my older sister wrangled it out of me, and after a long, hearty laugh, explained that no, kissing in itself would never yield a baby. So, like many girls my age, I had to educate myself. That education, unfortunately, was based on a mish-mash of articles quickly read under the cover of blankets, folk lore, and “information” gleaned from peers who, for the most part, were just as ignorant as I. In retrospect, it’s not surprising that I found myself 18, unmarried and pregnant. To say that pregnancy impacted my Theresa Hodge Office Manager

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whole life would be a huge understatement and even now I can feel the sting of that unplanned teen pregnancy. I’m not ashamed to speak of that when I think that maybe some of what I might say will cause someone else to think twice before having unprotected sex. In fact, I would go as far to say that the best sex at that age is no sex. In other words, abstinence is the preferred and most logical method of birth control. I’m glad that in today’s world, teens are being educated in an open way when it comes to sex. I’d be curious to see if the teen rate pregnancy is less than 40 years ago. That’s why I was pleased to see my teenage niece come to a gathering at our home packing a baby. Yes, I said pleased because the “baby” my niece was packing was an electronic baby provided through her family studies program at SHSS. That baby came complete with diapers, clothes, bottle and a mighty cry should she become hungry, tired or wet. It was up to my niece to ensure that this baby was well-cared for and that was monitored via an electronic bracelet on her arm and electronic workings within the doll. Quite honestly, it made me sad to

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see my 16-year-old niece shackled to the baby. It seems her friends were out and gallivanting that Saturday night, but because of the “baby” my niece was relegated to rocking, feeding, diapering and burping. I well remembered those days. What a cold, cruel, splash of reality. To her credit, she was very attentive to her charge. Her grades count to her. But come this morning after a long, sleepless weekend with the “baby” and just prior to returning the doll to her teacher, she posted this on Facebook: “So tired. Stupid robotic baby!!!” I laughed, and then I reminded her that this baby would soon be nothing more than a slightly unpleasant memory. So it should be with every young teenager. Congratulations to those educators who understand that frank discussions of sex and its consequences isn’t something to shy away from. My only concern is that I fully believe that teens as young as 13 would benefit from the program as much as their older peers (if they are not already). If you would like to read more about these electronic dolls go to http://individual.utoronto.ca/elaine/ baby.htm

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Opinion Between the Lines - Sandra Smith

The rewards of volunteering Why do people volunteer? The Castlegar Library makes extensive use of volunteers and the history of the library shows a long relationship with volunteers. There are over 40 active volunteers who currently work between two and 10 hours every week. Some of the reasons why the volunteers choose the library include: “love of reading. Very satisfying just to handle the books. Patrons are wonderful. Warm, welcoming place. I just enjoy it� “Very satisfying, it’s fun.� “The library is wonderful. So many books, so little time. Fabulous hub of the community. So many people come in to use the library.� “Like being around people, get to use the computers,

to meet people, like books. I have always felt comfortable in libraries.� “Help back the community, good place to volunteer. Staff are friendly, get to meet the public, learn job skills: reception, filing, phone manners, punctuality, commitment.� The library also has a committed group of volunteers who offer their services as “Friends of the Library.� The Friends operate under the Societies Act and elect a chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer at their annual meeting. The Friends are a wonderful advocate for the Library and it is their stated role to stimulate interest in the library and the services offered. The Friends also engage

in fundraising activities and this assists the library with additional projects and materials not covered in the regular budget. If you are interested in volunteering for the Castlegar & District Public Library, either as a volunteer or as a Friend, please call me at 250365-7765. It is a wonderful and rewarding experience and I think you will be glad you called! Sandra Smith is the interim director of the Castlegar & District Public Library. She previously worked for Fraser Valley Regional Library and most recently at North Vancouver District Library and is now residing happily with two big dogs in Castlegar.

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A hard lesson learned when it comes to trusting strangers On Saturday night at 8:20 p.m. a young, light-haired man about 6-foot-4 in height came to my door to see if I had gas, as he said his girlfriend’s car had run out of gas. He said he had tried three houses and no one answered the door. I gave him my jerry can with little gas. He said it would save him the walk up to Mohawk. He would return the can full of gas. He thanked me for helping him out. I wasn’t concerned about the gas; all I want-

ed was my jerry can back. I really thought he was sincere and would return the can. One day has lapsed and still no sign of the jerry can. I really believed he would drop off the can. This is a reminder to others to be cautious and possibly say “no.� I know I have learned a hard lesson and it is all about trust. Bev Maloff Castlegar

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our Open House on May 12 celebrating BCAHA Proclamation of Auxiliary Day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The Treasure Shop is located at 210 - 11th Avenue, downtown Castlegar. Telephone 250-365-7317 for general information. MAY: CHAMPIONS FOR LITERACY. The Columbia Ba-

sin Alliance for Literacy would like to recognize Champions for Literacy in our community. A Champion for Literacy nominee can be an individual, service group or organization who have made a contribution to literacy in our community. Nomination forms are available at the Castlegar and District Public Library. Nomination forms

will be accepted until May 20. Please contact Alana at 250.304.6862 for more information. MAY 20-23: FISHING DERBY!

Bring the whole family. Cash prizes. Hidden weight prizes. Prizes for all children fishers. Register at the Arrow Yacht Club Fri. from 5-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sun. 8 a.m. to noon. Final weigh-in 1 p.m. on Monday. Full table lunch incl. and under-16 fishers are free. 16 and over $30. Non-fishers Monday lunch only $7. Free boat launch close by. Boat not needed. Lots of good shore fishing. Come and enjoy your country! Further info: 250-365-6587. MAY 21- 23: THE 64TH ANNUAL USCC UNION OF YOUTH FESTIVAL. This year’s theme is

Strengthening Doukhobor Connections- Forging Unity, Celebrating Culture and Sharing Hope. The three day festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday followed by the ever popular evening variety program at 7 p.m. On Sunday the festival begins at 9 a.m. with a traditional Doukhobor prayer meeting followed by performances leading into the late afternoon. The festival wraps up on Monday with a fun-filled family sports day including children’s games, softball games and family picnics. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Entrance to the Saturday night program is by advance ticket only. For more information contact: uofy.usccdoukhobors.org or usccbcc@shaw.ca MAY 26: SHOREACRES CEMETARY. AGM meeting - finan-

cial report and policies. 6:30 p.m. at Shoreacres Hall. MAY 29: VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCH. At the Pass Creek

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Fall Fairs and Bluegrass Jamborees to a Volunteer Luncheon at the Exhibition Grounds to show our appreciation of all volunteers over the past 15 years. Please RSVP by May 26 to 3656885. MAY 30: THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY AGM. 7 p.m. in the Edu-

cation Room of the Castlegar Hospital. Reminders: The Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop is looking forward to receiving a shipment of new spring and summer clothing for the wee ones. Drop by for a visit of the new arrivals! The Silent Auction runs until May 30 and offers many exciting items to view at the Treasure Shop, 210 - 11th Avenue, Castlegar. Telephone 250365-7317. MAY 30: NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION. With Eva Johansson.

Digital Presentation & Live Plants. 8 p.m. @ Trail Senior Centre. West Kootenay Naturalists. Public Invited Free. Info: 250-365-5647

June JUNE 3-4: FRIENDS OF THE CASTLEGAR LIBRARY ANNUAL SUNFEST BOOKSALE BLOWOUT!

Friday June 3 -10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday June 4 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday 3 - 4:30 p.m. Book Blowout $5 per book. Hurray Great Selection! Proceeds to the Children’s library renovation. JUNE 4: SHOREACRES CEMETARY SPRING CLEAN-UP. 9

a.m. Potluck to follow at Shoreacres Hall. JUNE 6: MUNICIPAL PENSION RECIPIENTS: MUNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES ASSN MEETING. 10 a.m., Royal Canadian

Legion, Castlegar. Speaker from Johnson Insurance. Topic: Travel/Medical Insurance. Lunch $10. Call 250-365-6486 by May 31 if attending.

Ongoing ONGOING: REGISTRATION FOR CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY 2011/2012 SEASON. Important!

If you register prior to July 1 you will receive a $50 discount! We allow postdated cheques for the season... please see details on the registration form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact registrarcmha@ gmail.com or 250-365-5914. Keep an eye out on the CMHA website for info on a “high performance camp” being offered locally this summer! Info will be posted soon! castlegarminorhockey.com. ONGOING: B.C. SENIORS GAMES SLO-PITCH. Anyone interested can

come out and play. Practices will be every Sunday night at 6 p.m. at Haley park in Warfield. These are open to all who will be 55 or older by end of the current year. Registration must be in finalize by May 15 so please show up at the park ready to fill in registration forms and pay required fees. There is a team being formed in Nelson by Dave Sigaty (60+ ) for any one interested. More info: Fred at 250-362-7624 or fsimister@telus.net. 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 3642803 Trail for more information. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. 7 p.m. at the

Castlegar Community Complex, Columbia Room. New members are always welcome. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening horizons. Information: Dorothy: 304-2885 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. ONGOING: THE TWIN RIVERS CHORALE SOCIETY rehearses 7:00

p.m. every 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 SA-T-B community choir, please come on out and join us!

ONGOING: THE MULTICULTURAL CONVERSATION CLUB. Come

and meet others who have immigrated to Canada, Mondays, 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Kootenay Family Place.

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: ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING - SUPPORT GROUP FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS. 1:30 -3

p.m. at Kootenay Family Place on Tuesdays.

ONGOING: FAMILY ENRICHMENT (CAPC). Parent Education , Re-

sources & Sharing, Wednesdays, 9:30-noon at Kootenay Family Place.

ONGOING: FAMILY DROP-IN. 10

a.m. - noon on Thursdays at Kootenay Family Place. All families welcome. Snack, circle time and fun.

ONGOING: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL ) FAMILY DROP-IN. At Kootenay Family

Place on Fridays, 9 - 11 a.m.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun. at 10 a.m. (phone

Mike at 365-8302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 3652738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)

ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Sat-

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

ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets ev-

ery 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.

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Council maintains pit bull bylaw KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Castlegar City Council voted on Monday night to maintain the current animal control bylaw regarding pit bulls. The bylaw requires owners of pit bulls and Staffordshire terriers or any dog mixed with those breeds to register their dogs and pay a $1,000 licensing fee annually. The 10-year-old bylaw was brought to attention in April after the Castlegar News learned some prospective residents were hesitant to move to the city due to the exorbitant fee. In comparison, Nelson and Trail charge $300 for the same licence. Coun. Russ Hearne, who sits on the public safety committee, told council the committee agreed to keep the bylaw the same because they

believe it’s working. “We don’t seem to have a lot of issues that neighbouring communities have,” he said. “It isn’t broken, so unfortunately it will impact some of those responsible pet owners.” Council voted to review the bylaw in mid-April and sought advice from the RCMP, animal control officers and the Castlegar Fire Department, who all recommended the bylaw stay as it is. “I know there are responsible dog owners,” Coun. Gord Turner said, “but we decided for the few incidents that may occur, we wanted to take a firm stand on it.” Coun. Deb McIntosh, the only member to vote against the bylaw, said she doesn’t think charging $1,000 makes the issue better. “Just so this is not considered a dead issue I will be voting against it,” she said.

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“Maybe they’re being hidden but at least we’re not having to deal with them regularly on the streets,” Turner said. Council also instructed animal control officers to become more proactive in the regulation and licensing of these breeds of dog in Castlegar. Currently, none are registered. “We do recognize that there are some unlicensed dogs,” Hearne said. In April, 33 warnings were issued under animal control, one ticket was issued and one dog was impounded. Comparatively, 19 warnings were issued and two dogs were impounded in March. Hearne believes the $1,000 price tag is keeping dogs out of the city. “The pit bull is a more aggressive dog … and we don’t want those in our community,” he said.

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Featuring live music, dance, performances and cuisine from the diverse cultures represented in the Kootenay region. Be a part of this exciting cultural event!

CALL FOR VENDORS EXHIBITOR BOOTHS

Exhibitors are encouraged to provide an “experience” for festival attendees through demonstration and presentation. If you are selling a product, a high quality of craftsmanship is expected and your product must be crafted, grown or produced locally. Any exhibitors with imported products will be asked to remove them immediately. Please include several pictures of your work with your booking form if applicable. $40.00

FOOD VENDOR BOOTHS The committee will be looking for a variety of local cuisines as well as family favourites. Food vendors must provide a permit from the Interior Health Authority by June 15, 2011 and abide by their rules and regulations. $60.00

NON-PROFIT EXHIBITOR BOOTHS These booths are for information only. No products or food items are to be sold and any items to be given away must be approved by the Festival Committee. $25.00 To apply please contact Audrey Polovnikoff at 250-365-3386 ext. 4105 or download and submit the application form at http://www.kootenayfestival.com/apply.html

Deadline for submission is May 31, 2011

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Support for Sunfest Mayor Lawrence Chernoff presents Ron Armbruster of the Castlegar Festivals Society a cheque for $15,000 on Tuesday morning. The funds will go towards putting on this year’s Sunfest. The festival runs from June 3 to 5. Kim Magi photo

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When children are exposed to inspiring stories of athletes, they begin to imagine what they can do and how they too can make a difference.

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Community school head decries ‘devastating’ funding loss KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Community school co-ordinators in School District 20 (SD20) are wondering how to cope with a $75,000 reduction in funding under the district’s new budget. CommunityLINK (which stands for Learning Includes Nutrition and Knowledge) funding is provided by the provincial government to support vulnerable children in academic achievement and social functioning. While the funds are handed over to the school boards, the community schools in each district expect the money for their programs and operating costs, Blueberry Creek Community School co-ordinator Bev George said. However, with SD20 facing a $1.2-million budget shortfall this year, money was shuffled

around, completely blindsiding George, who wrote an email to the board of education asking them to reconsider. Removing the funding will have “devastating effects,” she said. “A cookie cutter approach will not be successful in meeting the needs of our most vulnerable children,” George said. “Community schools are not a program, they are a strategy made up of a number of resources from the community and the school.” Kim Williams, who is in charge of student support services for SD20, said the budget committee walked through hundreds of ideas and thought this was best for the district. She acknowledged that it would be tough for the school co-ordinators to figure out how to cut their programming but they have no deadline as to when they have to decide.

“They may decide to have partner with other agencies support the hiring of educationone co-ordinator [for all the to support the most vulner- al assistants, increasing school able children in our district, not meals for full-day kindergarten schools],” she said. But George said that wouldn’t only in the schools but outside students and hiring childcare of school hours as well,” George workers. be an option. Although the budget seems “Community schools are said. But Williams said the reallo- like a done deal on the adminiseffective because each co-ordinator knows their families cated funding will still be help- trative side, George said she will and students and provides daily ing vulnerable children within continue to fight the decrease in support as needed,” she said. the district, as it will be used to funding. “When the Ministry of Education is moving towards individualized learning, early learning centres and neighbourhoods of learn1131 LAKESIDE DR., NELSON BC ώ 250.352.2200 OR 1.800.900.9228 ώ www.glaciertravelgroup.com ing as best practices dictate, Ms. Williams is moving us farther away from BOOK YOUR COACH TOUR OR CRUISE AND RECEIVE €75.00! this ideal.” She said the programs Imagine floating down the Rhine river or bus touring in Italy. are working extremely well Talk to our expert travel consultants and make your dreams come true. and by dismantling them, CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. it would prove a detriment to the students. “As a newcomer to SD20, Ms. Williams clearly doesn’t understand how well community schools Until the Kootenays hosts the B.C. Senior Games!

Columbia River relatively safe despite flood worries elsewhere

KIM MAGI

Castlegar News Reporter

While parts of the regional district and province prepare for floods as the snow pack melts, officials with the River Forecast Centre say Castlegar should escape unscathed. “At this stage, the Columbia River has lower snow pack levels … the snow peters out,” said Dave Campbell. This isn’t the case for other rivers in the region, as the centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the Salmo River and a flood watch notice for the Granby River near Grand Forks. As of May 1, snow pack was 142 per cent of normal through the Kootenays, affecting the Moyie and Salmo Rivers. With additional rain in the forecast, the centre was warning the Granby River may overflow, but officials said they didn’t know when that might happen. Last week, the Regional District of the Central Kootenay (RDCK) issued a release urging residents to become better informed and prepared in case of flooding, including to know the risks specific to your community, develop a family emergency plan and practise it and prepare an emergency kit for home and car. “Property owners are responsible for protecting their land and property,” the release stated. “To assist those property owners in potential flood areas, designated fire stations throughout the Regional District have sandbags only available for emergency use.” The release also reminds the public that safety is more important than belongings.

“April had been a particularly cool month and what we’ve seen is increased snowpacks,” Campbell said. “Starting early last week we began to get the onset of melt.” The areas that are being monitored the closest are Prince George, Quesnel, Salmon Arm and the Kettle/Boundary areas. Campbell said it will still be some time before the flows accumulate in the province’s larger rivers, like the Thompson and Fraser Rivers. If flooding does occur, securing extra sandbags may be a challenge, said Christopher Duffy of Emergency Management BC. “There are some challenges with respects to bolstering provincial stocks,” he said. The issue is most supplies in North America are going to Manitoba and Louisiana right now. “We would encourage people to take precautions as the river levels rise,” he said. “It’s important to remember that local authorities have stockpiles as well.” The RDCK urges everyone to be prepared to manage on their own for at least 72 hours. For more information on personal and family preparedness including details on proper sandbagging techniques, visit the Provincial Emergency Program web site www.pep.bc.ca. For information on river levels visit bcrfc. env.gov.bc.ca/warnings. For RDCK Public Notices please go to www. rdck.bc.ca/publicinfo/notices.html. To report a flooding emergency call 1-800663-3456.

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‘Adoption clinic’ set for May 28 KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

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May 21st - Wassabi Collective May 27th - Amplified w/Billy Bangers & Breaker May 28th - Savage Blade w/Alone Against Rome

June June 3rd - Salival Tool Tribute Band June 6th - Josh Martinez & Pissed Off Wild Free Show!

June 10th - Mat The Alien w/B-Ron June 14th - Kyprios with Scratch from The Roots June 17th - Antiserum June 18th - Skratch Bastid June 24th - SonReal with DJ Ritchie Alternative/Hip Hop

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Good question. Most home policies do cover boats, motors and their equipment but only up to a specified limit, usually around $ 2,000. The liability under your home policy only covers the ownership and operation of certain boats. Every Insurance Company has different wordings but usually if the boat is less than 26 feet and the outboard motor is less than 25 hp or the inboard motor is less than 50hp, they can be included under the home policy. If your boat is worth more than $ 2,000 you can either add coverage to your home policy or purchase a separate marine policy. Coverage varies and you want to make sure you know what you are purchasing. The best policy is an agreed value policy with no depreciation for repairs on partial claims. Agreed value means the Insurance Company pays the amount of insurance purchased so this is why older boats require a marine survey to determine the value of the boat. Some policies have extensions automatically included in the policy, such as coverage for tenders, personal effects, loss of use and fire department charges. There may also be a separate water-sport liability limit on your policy. RHC has over 50 licensed brokers to help you determine the best policy for your needs..

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Kittens and puppies needing good homes will be available for adoption at the first Castlegar adoption clinic at the end of the month. Daryl Torres, president the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP), said adoption clinics have been held in Nelson for the last year and a half with much success, so after one Castlegar member approached Total Pet, they jumped at the chance. “They offered us absolutely anything we could possibly need,” Torres said. “Not only the adoption clinics but discounts on food and supplies.” Jenean Cournforth, assistant manager at Total Pet, said the store has been donating pet food to the program and wanted to help even more. “We’re going to be doing the whole adoption program,” she said, adding Total Pet will not be selling cats or dogs anymore, but will instead be encouraging adoption through KAAP. Torres said Castlegar’s clinic will have a similar format as Nelson’s. “We bring a select group of animals into our adoption clinic in Nelson to have a public presence,” she said. “It’s also useful for an information centre. Apart from meeting the animals, sometimes people come in to talk to us.” Currently, there are two cat and kitten foster homes and one dog and puppy foster home in Castlegar. In total, 40 animals are in KAAP’s foster care right now. “It’s a long way to bring those animals to Nelson,” Torres said. At the clinic, people can stop in for

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Drex of Mountain FM is one of Castlegar’s pet foster parents and is currently looking after four kittens and their mother. One kitten has been claimed, but homes are needed for the others. They’ll be at Saturday’s clinic.

information on adoption, if they need help with their pet’s medical issues, information on surrenders or anything else. The clinic will be held on May 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. “We’ve had quite a few kitten adoptions but there will still be more kittens around by then for sure,” Torres said. On the Friday prior to the clinic,

descriptions and photos of the puppies and kittens that will be available for adoption will be posted on KAAP’s Facebook page and on their website at homesforanimals.com. For those not interested in babies, older animals in KAAP’s care also need homes, and photos and descriptions of these animals can be found online as well.

Ski resort donates $50,000 to Selkirk College Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard resort in Banff, Alta., has donated $50,000 towards scholarships for students graduating from Selkirk Colleges Ski Resort Operations and Management program (SROAM). The contribution is the largest single donation in the SROAM program’s 30-year history. “We are thrilled!” says Selkirk College SROAM Chair Bob Falle. “These funds will provide incentives and support for our students for years to come.” The donation will create an endowment fund that will provide annual scholarships for two top academic students graduating from the program. One of the students will be required to prove main residency in Alberta to qualify for the scholarship. Ralph Scurfield, principal owner, president and CEO of Sunshine Village, is pleased to support the students. “Many of our employees have completed Selkirk’s SROAM program,” Scurfield explained. “And we also provide current students with work placements. The program strengthens the ski industry as a whole so it makes sense for us to support the college in this way.” Falle says that the relationship between Selkirk and Sun-

shine has always been mutually beneficial. “Sunshine Village has been a strong backer of our program from day 1. In fact, I still have a letter of support on file from 1979 that former general manager John Gow wrote. He saw the need to create a program for aspiring ski area managers and this was his way of reinforcing our initiative.” The unique two-year diploma program offers a business program core with ski-resort specific courses such as: Ski Area Risk Management, Slope Grooming Operations, Ski Lift Functions, Snowmaking, Ski Area Planning, Rental Shop Operations, Ski Patrol Operations, Special Events and Snow School Management. Many graduates of the program are enjoying the opportunity to transfer into university degrees, primarily in Tourism Management and Business Administration. Several Canadian universities, including Capilano, Royal Roads and Thompson Rivers, accept Selkirk graduates directly into the third year of their degree programs. For more information on the SROAM program visit www.selkirk.ca/ht/ski or call 1-866-301-6604, ext. 370. /Submitted by Selkirk College

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The West Kootenay Bantam Wildcats gratefully acknowledge the support of the Castlegar Minor Hockey Association and this year’s jacket sponsors • The Book Shop, Castlegar • Snow Pack, Nelson • Kootenay Coffee, Nelson • Balfour Golf Course, Nelson • Best Western Baker Street Inn, Nelson • The Prestige Hotel, Nelson • White Water Ski Resort, Nelson • The Hume Hotel, Nelson • Raves Restaurant, Trail • The Sandman Hotel, Castlegar • Castlegar Realty Ltd. (brokerage and

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We can’t thank you enough for helping us on our way to a Bronze Medal Ànish at the 2011 Female Tier 1 BC Hockey Championship!

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Local youth gearing up for KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Strengthening Doukhobor connections is the theme of this year’s USCC Union of Youth Festival, which starts Saturday. The USCC (Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ) Union of Youth organize the annual festival every May long weekend — now in its 64th year. “This year [the theme] is talking about community,” said Tasha Repin, a member of the Union of Youth Council. Repin said the Doukhobor community is in the midst of restructuring, and it’s important to bring everyone together during this time. One of the purposes of the annual event is to get people reac-

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Members of the USCC Youth Council, also known as “Da’ Yout” gather before playing slo-pitch as part of the sport day portion of last year’s festival.

quainted with the culture and community of Doukhobors. Starting on Saturday, the children involved with Sunday School will participate in their children’s festival, beginning at 10 a.m. Repin said the picnic lunch on Saturday will give everyone a

chance to visit and connect before the evening program. The Saturday evening program, held at the Brilliant Cultural Centre, features youth from the Kootenays as well as other areas around the province and Alberta. “It’s more of a vari-

ety show,” Repin said. “It’s the best of the best and the highlights of the year.” Since the choirs are based on a cappella music, the show will be less traditional with more folk singing and instruments, as well as skits.

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Repin said the annual festivals are not just a way to reconnect with Doukhobor heritage, but it’s a reunion of sorts. “Because everyone is kind of family, it’s definitely our way to connect,” she said. Sunday will begin with a traditional prayer service. Repin said not everyone that participates in the festival may be as connected with Doukhobor traditions as others, so the prayers are translated and explained in English as well. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a traditional Doukhobor lunch will be served by the ladies’ group, with proceeds going to their activities in the community. The tickets will be avail-

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said. The festival wraps up on Monday with their annual sports day, beginning at 11 a.m. There will be games for children, a softball game for older youth and adults and a soccer game for younger members. “The whole festival

is open to the public,” Repin said. “You don’t have to be Doukhobor to attend.” Tickets for the Saturday evening show are $18 for adults, $12 for members and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, please call 250-365-6313.

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Castlegar residents will have the opportunity to see each other through a different lens in an exhibit that opens next week at city hall. “The Heart of Castlegarâ€? is a project that local filmmaker and activist Rachel Schmidt took on a year ago to explore identity and connections in the West Kootenay, and her findings will be displayed through a range of photographs and stories. “I gathered close to 60 different stories from different cultural groups and different citizens in the West Kootenay area,â€? Schmidt said. “I was also able to really think about how I interact with my own community.â€? The various stories and photos will be pared down to fewer than 20 for the exhibit. Schmidt heard a variety of stories from people, but the common theme was the geography of Castlegar. “Most people talked about their connection in the Kootenays to the beauty of the landscape,â€? she said. “For a lot of people it’s the fresh air, the mountains, the water, the outdoor recreation for their kids and the space.â€? Schmidt’s favourite story came from someone she remembered from her childhood. “When I was a kid, I grew up in Castlegar ‌ there was the librarian, Judy Wearmouth ... I was able to track her down and it was so fun for me to have that connection with her because I

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‘Hockey Love’ is just one of the photos Rachel Schmidt gathered as part of her project, “The Heart of Castlegar.�

remembered her as a child walking the Millennium Walkway and and checking chatting. She books out at ended up being the library.� a part of the Wearmouth project. retired in 2003, “I had to do On May 27, so Schmidt had a lot of the the exhibit will to track her down for the work because open at city hall. Schmidt project, along people tend said the show with some of to not reach will have both the other peocolour and ple she wanted out. A lot of black and involved. times I would white photos of “I had to favourite and do a lot of the be out in the familiar Castlework because community gar places. people tend “There’s a to not reach walking strong element out,� she said. around.� of youth in the “A lot of times show because I would be out Rachel Schmidt when I was out in the commuand about in nity walking the streets of around.� One example she gave Castlegar I would see a lot was meeting a woman while of youth and talk to them

a lot about their connection to Castlegar,â€? she said. “There is a photograph of people in their gardens ‌ there’s a photograph of First Nations.â€? Schmidt calls the project a cross-cultural, cross-age expose of Castlegar living, and she hopes people will come to the opening of the exhibit to continue the conversation. The photos will stay up in city hall until June 15, and then they’ll be available for purchase. She’d like to sell them as a collection or at least in small groups, to keep with the theme of community unity. Part of the proceeds will go to a non-profit group in Castlegar. “The Heart of Castlegarâ€? exhibit opens on May 17 at city hall from 5 to 9 p.m.

A dialogue about future use of ancient lands The Mir Centre for Peace presents: The Peace CafĂŠ: At the Confluence of the Two Rivers - A Community Dialogue. The lands at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia, now known as the lower Brilliant Terrace, were home for millennia to First Nations peoples and a site for utopian dreams of the Doukhobor community. The lands have now reverted to grassy meadows and unmarked trails.

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Gheran bringing his brand of ‘hard folk’ to Element May 24 KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Mark May 27 as a day ‘For the Birds’ On Friday, May 27 Nelson based singer-songwriter Aspen Switzer will perform at the Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar with her musical collective For the Birds. The three musicians met through a competition to play in Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair Tour, each ranking in the top six. Words to best describe this trio are soulful, gutsy, witty and magical. This highly entertaining concert combining folk, traditional and roots music will be held on May 27 at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available at the gallery - $12 for gallery members, $15 for general admission and $20 at the door. For more information contact the gallery at 250-365-3337 or visit our website at: kootenaygallery.com. Submitted photo

By now, Calgary singer/song writer Chris Gheran has the touring thing down. Two months into a western Canadian tour that ends later this month, Gheran said it was tough adjusting to the lifestyle at first. “It’s tiring,” he said. “Driving for hours on end and then you have to play a show, but it’s fun to test your limits.” The “Post War Tour” has taken Gheran and his guitarist friend Tyler through Alberta, Saskatchewan and parts of B.C. Now, with a few days’ break, he’s gearing up for the Kootenay leg of the tour, including a stop at Element on Tuesday. The first few dates of the end-of-winter tour involved sleeping in the car, so Gheran is excited the weather is warming up. He’s played Golden and Revelstoke before, but this will be his first

time playing Castlegar and Nakusp. To say he’s looking forward to it would be an understatement. “I just love the mountains, but everybody does, right?” Gheran refers to his style as “hard folk” and it’s clear Bob Dylan and the Beatles influenced him both as a performer and songwriter, especially on his latest album, “Calgary,” which was released in March. He said he likes playing smaller venues and his shows are mellow. “If you’re into songs with a message behind them then I think you’ll be pretty happy,” he said. “They’re meaty, definitely, as far as lyrical content goes.” The last three years have been a whirlwind for Gheran, including performing at Calgary’s Folk Music Festival, opening for the Wailin’ Jennys, performing at the Sled Island Music Festival in 2008 and 2009, as well as being named

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the way you did when you first started. You never get a sense of accomplishment because you’re your own worst critic.” When this tour ends May 29 in Banff, Gheran said he’ll be happy to sit down and write songs for the next album. “I’m looking forward to having that time to write without any deadline,” he said. While he always has enough material, it’s tweaking it to make it good enough for an album that is the challenge, he said. Being on the road always inspires him to write songs, too. “I’ve been playing with one ever since I started the tour,” Gheran said. “Trying to write one of those ‘on the road’ songs.” He’s not sure if he’ll be able to finish the new song in time for his Castlegar performance, but fans will have to come to the show to see. Chris Gheran plays at Element on Tuesday night, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Element.

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‘Decadence’ to showcase some of the works of award-winning local artists The West Kootenay Chapter of ber have had work accepted in the Federation of Canadian Art- juried shows at the FCA Galists (FCA) is celebrating its 10th lery on Granville Island, in Vananniversary with “Decadence� — couver, and won awards at these an exhibit of paintings by 11 of its shows,� Pistak added. “We chose to present ‘Decamembers at the VISAC Gallery dence’ at the from May 20 to VISAC Gallery June 21. in Trail, as this is The opening where we first met, reception will formed the chapbe on Friday, Through much perter, and had our May 27, from 6 severance, and learn- first exhibit. It has p.m. to 8 p.m. ing through chapter been a wonderful The show’s and FCA workshops, first 10 years and title, “Decawe are looking fordence,� was our members’ work ward to the next chosen as it has developed to a contains the fairly high level. Quite 10!� Artists exhibitword “dea number have had ing in “Decadence� cade,� to mark work accepted in jur- are: Elaine Alfoldy the Chapter’s ied shows at the FCA – Creston, Lucy first 10 years. Bates – Fruitvale, Formed at the Gallery on Granville MaryAnn BidVISAC Gallery Island, in Vancouver, der – Kimberly, in May of 2001, and won awards at Sandra Donohue the group has these shows.� AFCA – Robson, attracted talBarb Pistak Stephanie Gauvin ented artists – Rossland, Wilma working in Hughes – Castlesuch media as gar, Bruce Martin acrylic, oil, watercolour, graphite, ink, pastel, – Nelson, Elizabeth Michaux – Fruitvale, Barbara Pistak – Rossand coloured pencil. “As our members live in a large land, Lis Semenoff AFCA – Trail, geographical area, from the West and Mirja Vahala – Robson. The FCA Gold, Silver, and and East Kootenays, we have experienced our growing pains. Bronze Awards were awarded We are proud of our members’ by FCA jurors to Lis Semenoff accomplishments. Most of our AFCA, Barbara Pistak, and members are juried Active FCA Bruce Martin, respectively, with members, meaning they can en- Awards of Excellence won by ter juried shows at the chapter Elaine Alfoldy, Lucy Bates, and level and at the FCA Gallery in Wilma Hughes. The VISAC Gallery is located Vancouver,� said chapter presiat 1501 Cedar Ave. in Trail, and dent Barb Pistak. “We now have two signa- open Monday to Saturday from 1 ture members, who have gone p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please through a rigorous jurying process through the FCA Board of call the VISAC Gallery at 250Governors. Through much per- 364-1181. severance, and learning through /Submitted by the West chapter and FCA workshops, our Kootenay Chapter of the members work has developed to Federation of Canadian Artists a fairly high level. Quite a num-

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Lending a Helping Hand Larry Bomak, operations manager (far left) and Dan Wack, board chair of Heritage Credit Union present Lilith Swetland, Hannah Hadikin and Diane Ermacora from the Circle of Habondia Lending Society with a cheque for $2,500 for their Community W.I.S.H. Project (Women In Sustainable Housing). The project helps women by assisting with securing housing and providing the opportunity to improve money management. The funds will be a huge asset to the group, Ermacora said. “It shows community support and confidence in the work that non-profits are doing for the betterment of the community.”

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Soccer is opportunity in the slums of Kenya Former Castlegar resident harnessing the power of sport to help turn lives around

to get a job, to go to school, to play soccer, to leave the slum for even a Special to the Castlegar News day, to be noticed or respected, or Walking through the Kongowea even just the opportunity to have slum in Mombasa, Kenya leaves three meals a day or pay the rent your mind racing and your heart on time.” breaking. One of the boys on our team Smells of urine, garbage sludge, told me, “Nikole, if I could only deep-fried foods, and overly per- have two dollars capital, I could fumed men and women wreak buy plastic bags and sell them in havoc in your nose. Loud voices, the market for a profit of 25 cents obnoxious car horns, gangster a day!” music, and prayer calls from the My first thought was, “Just 25 many mosques ring cents?” But to him, loud in your ears. 25 cents assured him Meanwhile you are that he would be able watching children play “As long as the to provide at least one boys are with meal a day for him and barefooted in the trash piles, young men’s eyes us on the pitch, his mother. A chance glued on TV screens feed his mother we know they to in video cafes, women something small was sitting next to their better than going to are safe.” charcoal grills making bed hungry. street food, and skinny This boy craves to Nikole MacGregor stray cats scrounging make something defor something to eat. cent of his life. Don’t The neighborhood we all strive to do the is overwhelming to say the least. same? The only difference is that However, beneath the intense we actually have the tools and reenvironment are real people who sources at our fingertips to make just want a chance to do well in it happen. life. The West is known as ‘the land Some friends and I have started of opportunities.’ We are rarely a soccer team in this community. told we can’t do something. We are We have a team of 24 young men encouraged to step out of the box, who are hungry to play soccer. strive for a good life, be creative, Part of our mission is to keep do what makes us happy, enjoy the them out of drugs, drinking, care- luxuries the world has to offer, and less sex, gangs, and other destruc- be the best we can be. tive habits and focus their energies Nothing can hold us back from into soccer. In this community, accomplishing our dreams. The idleness consumes youth because sky is the limit in Canada. And of the lack of employment and ed- nowadays, even the sky doesn’t ucation aligned with poverty. limit us. The phrase “an idle mind is the As we gain financial support devil’s workshop” rings all too true for our boys, we are helping to in the lives of these youth who end grant the desires of their hearts. up ruining their lives with cheap We want to help them to nurture pleasures offered in the slum. As their God-given talents and skills. long as the boys are with us on the We want them to discover what pitch, we know they are safe. makes them thrive and encourage For them, being on a good team them to go for it instead of just setwith a good coach is a big step in tling for anything that comes their the right direction. Soccer opens way. up doors that would otherwise Some of our boys want to be not be available to them. They are mechanics, others interior designgetting chances to travel around ers. A couple of them want to start the area and become respected in small businesses, and one of them their communities. Scouts of ma- wants to work with the big ships jor soccer teams in Kenya are see- that come into Mombasa’s port. ing them. Slowly, they are getting About half of them want to play the opportunity they crave: to do professional football in Europe. well in life. Who’s to say that they can’t beAs I chat with the boys on our come these things? All they need team, I realize that any opportu- is the opportunity to do so. nity to do something with their lives is triumphant for them. I Nikole MacGregor grew up in recently had a conversation with Castlegar and currently lives in the captain of our soccer team Mombasa, Kenya, where she works about what kind of opportunity with the Rehma Boys project. he would like, and he said to me, For more information, visit: “Any opportunity: an opportunity www.rehmaboys.com NIKOLE MACGREGOR

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Coach awarded again KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Skating coach Sabrina Hinson can add another trophy to her shelf after being recognized by Skate Canada earlier this month. Hinson, who coaches in Castlegar, Nakusp and Revelstoke, was awarded Skate Canada Club and Recreation Coach Award of Excellence in Burnaby during the organization’s B.C.Yukon section AGM and awards banquet. “It’s really nice to be nominated and I work really hard at coaching so I am proud of my award, as it is nice to be recognized for something I enjoy so much,” Hinson said. “But the awards are not why I coach. I coach because I love the sport and want to be a positive role model and help to make a difference in the sport of skating.” Four coaches were nominated, including two from Vancouver and one from Prince George, and there is lengthy list of criteria a coach must meet before being nominated. The coach must have a minimum of a Level 1 NCCP Primary STARSkate coach status (Hinson has Level 2 and has nearly completed Level 3), as well as a proven track record of success. “I teach CanSkate at both the Nakusp and Revelstoke Clubs and the Nakusp Club has had an increase in numbers for the past four years that I have been coaching there,” Hinson said. “My Best of the Best award from last season helped to prove that I have success coaching at the CanSkate level.” Hinson also teaches adult skating in Rev-

elstoke and is qualified to teach Special Olympics figure skating, but said there hasn’t been an interest for the program. The final requirement of the nomination was for the coach to be someone who moves beyond coaching as a profession and contributes to the development of skating globally through professional and/or volunteer commitment. “Skating is not only my profession, but it is my passion and my life,” Hinson said. “I want to help improve skating with the clubs I teach at, my region, and my section.” Eventually, Hinson hopes to secure a position with Skate Canada to move her passion forward at the national level. As a facilitator and mentor in the region, she ensures she keeps lessons fresh and updated for her students and colleagues. She plans a lot of

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Sabrina Hinson shows off her award after the Skate Canada awards banquet on May 7.

per season as well as six or seven competitions around the province per season. “I am always attending various coaching seminars and workshops to further up grade myself and to keep learning so I can pass on new knowledge and ideas to my skaters,” she said. Last year, Hinson won a national award recognizing her as one of the 10 best CanSkate coaches in the country. Part of the award included a trip to Toronto and one-on-one sessions with CanSkate expert Monica Lockie. “Monica was brought in from Ontario to be a guest workshop presenter at the AGM this year,” Hinson said. “She was in the audience the night I received the Club and Recreation Award of Excellence and she was the first person I saw the next day and congratulated me on my award. I thought that was pretty neat as I

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feel my award from [last year] and some of the training techniques I have learned and implemented helped me to be considered for the award this year.” With her provincial win, Hinson now moves on to be considered for the national award. “I feel I have a chance at the award, but at the same time I know it will be tough as there are 12 other section award winners and everyone that has won at the section level will have quite a resume of accomplishments, and I am sure any one of them would be deserving of the national award and I am happy just to be considered,” Hinson said. Being recognized through awards furthers Hinson in her goal to be a role model. “I want to show my athletes that with hard work and dedication you can fulfil any goal you set for yourself.”

Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386

Castlegar Aquatic Centre Castlegar & District Recreation Department Upcoming Programs: Spring 2011 You can NOW register Fitness Schedule On Line for these Monday

Programs! 9:00-10:00am .........................................CST or DWW Summer Cool Camps – Two 10:15-11:15am ..................................... Fabulous 50+ 5:15-6:15pm ................................... Ultimate Kickbox Locations – Two Age Groups Tuesday July 4-8; July 11 – 15; July 18 – 22 9:00-10:00am...............................................Step To It Robson Community School 6:30-7:30pm...............Supercore Plus or PM Aqua Fit July 25 – 29; Aug. 2 – 5; Aug. 8-12 Wednesday 9:00-10:00am .............................CST or Aqua Circuit Castlegar Community Complex 10:15-11:15am ..................................... Fabulous 50+ 5:15-6:15pm ................................... Ultimate Kickbox Only $98.00 per child per week Thursday 9:00-10:00am ..............................................Step to it BRITISH SOCCER CAMP 6:30-7:30pm .............. Supercore Plus or PM Aqua Fit July 4 – 8th (Ages 3 – 16 years) Friday Half Day or Full Day Camps 9:00-10:00am ........... CST or Step Challenge or DWW Kiwanis Soccer Field 10:15-11:15am ..................................... Fabulous 50+ Saturdays KAYAKING COURSE 9:00-10:00am .......................................... CST or Step May 22 – June 12 (Sundays) 11:00-1:00pm – Aquatic Centre $140.00 plus tax

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Mondays ....10:00-12:30pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Tuesdays ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Wednesday 10:00-12:30pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Thursday ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Friday..................................... 10:00-12:30pm; 2:00-8:30pm Saturday.......................................................... 12:30-6:00pm Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm Lap Lane, Leisure Pool Time, Early Bird contact the Recreation Office.

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Woods, Barrie IIt is withh sadness d that h the h family f l announces the passing of Barrie Gordon Woods of Barrie, Ontario on the evening of May 13th, 2011. He was born on January 25th, 1944 in Nelson, BC. Barrie grew up in Rossland and Genelle, joining the Air Force at the age of 20 and moving to Camp Borden, Ontario. After a short term in the Air force he settled in Barrie, Ontario working in retail at Loblaws & No Frills until his retirement. Barrie is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; his daughter Tammy and his son Chris and three grandchildren: Cole, Keyda and Justyce. Also lovingly remembered by his mother, Rachael, and brother, Kim (Sharon) of Grenfell, Sask.; brother Len (Sharon) and Bill (Sue) of Genelle, BC., brother Dave (Elizabeth) of Prince George, BC, brother Daryl (Nola) of Saskatoon, Sask, sister Jackie Banks of Yorkton, Sask., brother in law Fred (Alison) Primmer of Barrie, Ontario and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father, Gordon in 1993 and mother in law, Phyllis in 1988. Barrie enjoyed curling, golf, antique collectables and flower gardening. Barrie had a kind and loving spirit and will be sorely missed. Donations in Barrie’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. No funeral by request.

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Edgar Michael “Mike” Muller Sadly the family of Edgar Michael “Mike” Muller wishes to announce his passing, on Thursday, May 12, 2011, blessed with 81 years of life. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for many years but left this earthly life with his loving family by his side. Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 57 years Joan; children and grandchildren Joan (John), Jeanie, Amie, Kris and Laura; Andy (Tracy), Nick, Zack and Lexi; Danny (Edwina), Alamanda, Kayla and Cameron; Mary Ellen, Tim; Mickey (Chris), Lily, Sophia, Nina, Amelia, Reese, Connor and Miranda; Jim (Adrienne), Nolan and Bennett; 7 greatgrandchildren and many relatives and friends. He will be forever loved and remembered in our hearts. Mike’s most special times were when his family came to visit. Whether it was camping, sitting around the fire pit, roasting a pig, talking long into the night, watching the stars, telling stories of his experiences, or just sitting around the TV watching sports. Mike worked his heart out at the sawmill and around the house all his life, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix or build. We would always say, “Oh don’t worry, Dad can fix that!” We are not saying goodbye to Dad because we will always carry him in our hearts. We know that he will be greeted in Heaven by his family and our daughter and sister Mary Ellen, and that he will share with them the stories of his life, and share the love that he continuously gave to us. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Harry J. Clarke at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Monday, May 16, 2011, followed by the inurnment at Park Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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“Dodie” Eldora Mary Albersworth passed away peacefully, February 8, 2011 at M Mountain Lake Seniors Community, loc located in Nelson, BC. Dodie was born to Tom and Christina Hannah at Shaunavon, Sask. on May 21, 1927. She was the youngest of five children, Edith, Vivian, Gordon, Johnny and was the last surviving member of her family. Dodie was raised in a family that cared for each other and that worked together. The Catholic faith was practised in the Hannah household and was with Dodie throughout her life. Dodie graduated from Estevan Collegiate Institute in 1945. She moved to the Vancouver area after the war and worked as a secretary in a medical office, before marrying Lloyd Albersworth on April 30, 1955. Lloyd was with the Union of Operating Engineers, Local 115 and worked on many construction projects throughout B.C., Alberta and the Yukon during the early years of their marriage. While in Calgary, Dodie had the job of raising their three sons while Lloyd was away working on projects. The family moved to Robson, from Calgary in 1965 and then to Crescent Valley in 1973. They enjoyed entertaining family and friends until Lloyds passing in 2005. Dodie had been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease 2 years previous to Lloyd’s passing. Dodie moved into assisted living at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in March 2006. As the disease progressed, she moved to Lombardy Cottage into extended care. Dodie never lost her wonderful sense of humor and maintained her social grace. She cared more for others than herself. Dodie is survived by her sons: John (Faye), Tom (Linda), Rob, including grandchildren Maureen, Katrina, Nicholas, Jaxin and Jozie. The Albersworth family would like to thank Dr. Janz, Dr. Bridger, Father Jim Ratcliffe, Father Harry Clarke, Sister Margaret, Gail Russel, Katie Weir, Linda Hoskin, Christine Dummer, Joe and Sylvia Irving and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. A very special thanks to all the staff and companions of Dodie’s at Mountain Lake Seniors Community. Your love and care for Dodie is greatly appreciated. The support and visits by Dodies’s friends brought her comfort and happiness. A funeral mass for Dodie will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2011 in the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate at 813 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, Interment of cremains to follow at the Nelson Memorial Cemetery. A reception will be held at 12:00 p.m., in the Activity Room of Mountain Lake Seniors Community. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. in the memory of Dodie

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Help Wanted Local New & Used Vehicle Dealership requires a 1st Year Apprentice Lube, Oil, Filter Technician Wages and beneďŹ ts based on experience. Send resumes to: Box 555 c/o Trail Daily Times 1163 Cedar Ave Trail, BC V1R 4B8

ADMIN ASSISTANT trainees needed! Large and small ďŹ rms seeking admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training and job placement available. 1-888-512-7116 Are you interested in a full time Retail Position in Castlegar. Candidate must be computer literate & have retail experience, work independently & collaboratively. Apply with resume & retail experience references to c/o Castlegar News #2 - 1810 - 8th Ave, Box 2. Castlegar BC, V1N 2Y2 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires fulltime journeyman Automotive Technicians. fax: 250-8325314. Email: mikeg@salmonarmgm.com CLASS 1 DRIVER NEEDED Full Time - Seasonal work, must be willing to travel, Paving Experience Necessary Call 250-304-9942 Server/Supervisor Min 5 Years Experience Apply at Joey’s Restaurant Castlegar

The Lemare Group is currently seeking applicants for Production Accountant. The successful applicant will have a strong accounting background that might include 4th level CGA courses or better. Computer literacy is essential with Accpac, Word and Excel experience an asset. The successful applicant will have experience in the forest industry. Strong organizational skills are required to be effective in this busy environment. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Applicant must be willing to relocate to Port McNeill, Vancouver Island. Please fax resumes to 250-956-4888 or email to: ray@lemare.ca.

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking contract coastal hand fallers for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax 250-956-4888.

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2011-2012 School Year “CAREER OPPORTUNITYâ€? Would you like to be recognized as a professional sales person in one of the country’s leading automotive dealerships? Join the Kalawsky Auto Group in the Kootenays! We have a rewarding position; • Sales Associate for Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC If you are currently in automotive sales or serious about a career change, we would love to talk to you! Contact: Email: Address: Phone:

Scott Hutt ĎŽ Sales Manager scott@kalawsky.com 1700 Columbia Ave. Castlegar 1.250.365.2155

Financial Services Manager Kalawsky Chevrolet seeks a top-level manager for this important sales and administrative position. As ďŹ nancial services manager, will serve our customers by arranging vehicle ďŹ nancing, offering after-sale services and products, completing all documentation and assisting our sales staff to help clients. Prior automotive experience is helpful, but we also welcome applications from those with sales, ďŹ nancial or banking backgrounds. This is a rewarding career opportunity that includes a full beneďŹ ts package, training and ďŹ nancial security. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Neil Kalawsky Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC Fax: (250) 365-2181 E-mail: neil@kalawsky.com

School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is seeking an itinerant, part time SpeechLanguage Pathologist. The position involves providing assessment services; direct & consultative support to special needs students and regular students (priority K-3); as well as consultative support for parents and teachers. There is a focus on augmentative communication technology with the role. For details, including how to apply, please visit www.sd20.bc.ca under Careers and Teaching positions. Applications should be sent to Mr. Greg Luterbach, Assistant Superintendent, Suite 120, 1290 Esplanade, Trail, BC V1R 4T2 BY 12:00 (Noon), Tuesday May 31, 2011.

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On behalf of the late Jeanie Young and a her family, thank you to her many frie friends and family for their support, kind thoughts, cards and owers. Special thanks to though Castlegar Funeral Chapel, Sarah Greenwood and Bill Strelae and to the Castlegar Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

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COLUMBIA VALLEY COUNSELLING CENTRE SOCIETY The Columbia Valley Counselling Centre Society (CVCCS) invites applications for the position of Executive Director. Function: The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is accountable for managing the operation of CVCCS to ensure that the services provided are appropriate, eective and the needs of the organization are met. This is an exempt part-time position of 8 hours per week. QualiďŹ cations: 1. M.S.W./B.S.W. degree in Social Sciences and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Supervisory experience (3 to 5 years). 3. Experience in social service profession directly involved the disease model of treatment in chemical dependency. 4. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 5. Experience with the Union environment and negotiations. 6. Experience in business administration, 7. Holder of a valid driver’s license, with own vehicle. Resumes will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, May 20th, 2011 and sent to: redgell@shaw.ca For further information, please see our website @ www.columbiavalleyars.com

Find your challenge at Domtar. Power & Recovery Shift Supervisors At Domtar you can expect more than just a job. North America’s largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper, and among its “greenestâ€?, Domtar offers opportunities on which you can truly build a career. The Kamloops Pulp Mill is currently recruiting for Power and Recovery Shift Supervisors. This mill is located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Close to 85,000 people resides in this beautiful community. The City called “Tournament Capital of Canadaâ€? is vibrant & growing fast, offers an extensive variety of services, businesses, leisure facilities and outdoor activities. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Power & Recovery and is responsible for the safe operation and coordination of a crew in power and recovery. Applicants must have an Inter-provincial Second Class Power Engineering certiďŹ cate and a proven track record of success in a supervisory capacity. You also are an excellent communicator with a demonstrated ability to track and measure performance. Pease submit your applications no later than May 27, 2011 to: Human Resources, 2005 Mission Flats Road, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1A9 Or via email to: kamloopshr@domtar.com

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On-Site Supervisor Trail, British Columbia Procor Limited is the leading Canadian lessor of specialized railcars and services. Procor Rail Services, a division of Procor Limited, operates a network of ďŹ xed, mobile and on customer site service centers. We have a job opening for an On-Site Supervisor, at our Trail, British Columbia, location. This location services Teck Cominco. This position will report to the Manager, Operations, On-Site Repair Services. This position will be responsible for the repair requirements of our customers and also to ensure that Procor employees work in a safe and Responsible Care environment. The candidate will be responsible to make business decisions that will ensure the success of the on-site operation. Principal Metrics / Deliverables in this position are as follows: On-Site Repairs with emphasis on: s 7ORKING AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE KEY CUSTOMER s %NSURING EMPLOYEES WORK SAFELY s #USTOMER BASED SCHEDULING s 0ROlT AND LOSS OF THE MOBILE OPERATION s 'ROWTH OF THE MOBILE OPERATION s 3TAFlNG AND TRAINING s -ATERIALS -ANAGEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH company targets for inventory turns s /THER RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED %XCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS STRONG CHARACTER strong organizational skills, initiative and ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines are required. Preference will be given to individuals with relevant experience with pressure and general purpose cars (SO2, Acid) and who are NDT certiďŹ ed in VT, Bubble Leak testing and UTT. Strong technical skills are also required. Interested parties are invited to submit their resume with a covering letter outlining experience and salary expectations by May 27, 2011 % MAIL EMPLOYMENT PROCOR COM OR FAX TO 1-888-413-2904. We thank all applicants for their interest in Procor Limited, but only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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H.D. Truck & Equipment Mechanic required in Quesnel, BC. Our successful, 35 yrs old company offers competitive wages, pension plan and health/dental benefits. Certification an asset, but not required. Fax or email resumes to: 1-250-392-6313 or suez@shaw.ca HIRING Licensed Automotive Service Technician Busy, well equipped Canadian Tire Service Centre in Fernie B.C. requires a customer friendly Licensed Technician for all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair. Fernie is the ultimate playground for people who enjoy outdoor adventures of all types. Send resumes to hayes.cantire@hotmail.com or Attention Jason Hayes: PO Box 2637, Fernie B.C., V0B 1M0. 250-423-4222

WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s and Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306-634-8389

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Landscaping SILVERTIP IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPING Complete landscaping services, specializing in rock/retaining walls and irrigation systems. Call us at 250-365-5333 or 250-304-7991 email: silvertiplandscaping@gmail.com

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Garage Sales CASTLEGAR Huge Multi House Garage Sale, May 21st 2011, 8am, 1703 Ridgewood Drive, Collectible & Furniture CASTLEGAR Large items... Furniture/Moving/Yard Sale Multi Family Complex, 1449 Arrow Lakes Drive, Sat, May 21st, 2011 9am till 12 noon Castlegar Moving Sale 1512 37 th St, May 28th - 9 - 4 ROBSON Rain or Shine covered yard, Sale May 14, 15 & 21, 22, 23, 8 am - 2 pm 2959 Charleston Ave

Heavy Duty Machinery 1999 EX 135 Hitachi Excavator Thumb, offset boom, 2 Buckets New pins, Zero clearance, Dozer blade 250-365-6267

2007 Deere 325 Skid Steer Topsoil Shaker Screens Grizzly 250-365-6267 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

Misc. for Sale 23rd ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 27th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 28th from 10am-4pm. Approx. 120 tables.$2 admission is good for both days. 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. BUILDING SALE Canadian manufacturer direct. 25x40 $7640. 30x40 $8995. 35x50 $12,500. 40x80 $22,790. 47x100 $36,200. Front end optional. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980, 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. 1-866-981-6591. Silver Buyer in Town Now. Buying Old Coins, Collections, Silver, Sterling,Flatware, Gold, Jewelry, etc. 1-800-948-8816

ESTABLISHED LOCKSMITH Business on Vancouver Island since 1997. Tools, equipment, stock & extensive customer base. Mobile sprinter available also. Call for details 250-9497708 or 250-902-9156. NO Boundaries Health & Fitness. Buy the business, lease the 3600 sq ft building. $95,000 Includes cardio & weight machines, free weights, stretching mats, tanning bed, supplies, inventory & more. Shawn/Shama Joy ssjoy@shaw.ca - More info & photos @http://www.crestonvalley.com/property/noboundaries/index.php

Totem Motel / Resort at Christina Lake $1,500,000. Well established business with large home, 5 deluxe condos, RV sites with campground and pool. To view

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Commercial/ Industrial Property CASTLEGAR Prime Building for Lease Downtown 401A -13th Ave, 1400 sq ft Available June 1st, Lots of Parking, Affordable Rent Contact 365-1032 or 304-9010

Houses For Sale THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!! Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes, is offering unbelievable discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc., conveniently located next to SRI’s Winfield factory. Custom designs, factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at 1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com

Lots TWO lots for sale in sunny Appledale in the Slocan Valley starting at $149,000. Call 250226-7751 or visit http://appledale4sale.weebly.com/ for details.

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CASTLEGAR 1 Bdrm apt $500/mth, utilities included N/S, N/P, 250-365-9306 CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm Apt in lower level, includes F/S, W/D on premises N/S, N/P, Freshly painted, new cupboards & countertop , Oglow Subdivision, Avail June 1/11, $550/mth + utilities Call 250-304-9010 or 365-1032 Call in evening if possible Castlegar: Bachelor Suite $575/mth utilities included off street parking, Cats OK access to backyard N/S ref required 250-505-0507 CASTLEGAR Downtown 3 Bdrm Apartment with Sunroom and Garden Deck. $975/mth, Avail June 1st, F/S, W/D, Heat included, N/S, N/P Phone (250)365-2290 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday NORTH CASTLEGAR 1 & 2 Bdrm furnished & unfurnished Apartments very clean, & many many extra’s 365-5246

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Apartment Furnished BRIGHT and spacious 2 bedroom ground floor suite with seperate entrance and nice yard to share. Quiet riverside neighbourhood close to downtown and bus routes. $900/mo includes utilities, shared laundry and internet. Available June 1st 250-365-6424

Cottages / Cabins CASTLEGAR Clean bright cottage in a sunny private setting for rent $475/mth + utilities Call 365-2063 leave massage

Homes for Rent 2 Bedroom Main floor of a house in Castlegar. On the water, beautiful huge deck over looking river. Quite street close to schools and shopping. Laundry on site and garden space available. $900 + Utilities. Covered garage and fully furnished. Available Immediately. Call 250359-8181 ask for Andrea

Available July or Aug 1st 4- Bedroom 2-Bath Home on 2 acres. Lots of New Upgrades. Remote Location. Near Silverton/New Denver. 10 minutes from Slocan Lake and Villages. 1 Year Minimum Lease Open to Animals Secure Income References Required Serious Inquiries Only $1250.00/mnth negotiable upon care of House/Land Call 250-358-7794 or email fmfontaine@redmtn.ca

Recreational/Sale 08 O’K 2 slide camper loaded 31K &/or 08 F-450 KR 44K. Ken 250878-4365 https://sites.google.com/site/2008okanagancamper/

1983 Class C Motor Home. In great shape, 23 foot. $4000. 250-365-2885

Buying, Selling? 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

HOUSE-MAIN floor, 2 BDR, 1 bath in Thrums. PRV acreage. f/s, w/d, ns, garage, pets negotiable. Avail. June 1st. $1000/mo + util. Call 604836-2517

Lower Rossland 3 bedroom house with garage. . Large yard & deck. Available June 1st. 250.362.2105. Long term tenant.

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ROBSON Riverfront by School 2 + Bdrm, Hardwood floors, 5 appls, attached garage, Avail June 1 to 15, $1050 + utilities 250-365-3778

1990 Ford 250 Lariat 7.2 Diesel, 5 speed Extended Cab. $2,500 250-365-6267

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32’ Bayliner- Twin Hino Diesels, radar, GPS, 3 sounders, all chain anchor winch, 2 power down winches, swim grid with fish dressing station, inverter, diesel furnace. Call 250-992-7202 or 747-1014. Email aem.atula.com. Trailer available.

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RV Pad for rent up to 40” trailer, $300/mth power nego, Bob 250-304-6989

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C. Pine Tree Market and Mini Storage, 1884 Pass Creek Road claims a Warehouse Lien against Chris Schneider of Castlegar, BC for arrears of storage rent amounting to $946.40 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents (household goods) will be sold or disposed of May 31, 2011

Suites, Lower 1BDRM Basement Suite in quiet 4-plex, South Castlegar Clean, Spacious and Bright Laundry available. Avail July 1st, N/S N/P $550/mth Ph 250-354-9804

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Castlegar Downtown 1 Bdrm Apt Includes Utilities & parking $615/mth ROSSLAND 1 Bdrm $1,000/mth furnished Phone 250-608-3930

Mobile Homes & Parks Manufactured Home Park- Home Sites available BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY in GENELLE Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whispering pinesmhp.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!

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DIAMOND Drillers Wanted. We are currently looking for Sr. Drillers to provide services for our Sr. Clients programs in Gold, Zinc, Coal, and Copper drilling projects. Projects will be located near towns in the South and Interior of BC. Clean Safety and Performance references are mandatory. Apply via Fax at 250-314-4865, Email at admin@scsdrilling.com or by phone at 250-572-2614.

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CASTLEGAR Basement suite 2 1/2 Bdrm, Spacious, 5 appl N/S, $800/mth incl utilities 250-365-8386 after 5:00 pm NORTH CASTLEGAR, New Premium Suite 1 Bdrm, W/D, D/W, Stove, Fridge, N/S, N/P Rent Negotiable for Yard Work Avail Immediately, Phone 250-304-2898

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Prizes galore for long weekend fishing derby The full family fishing derby is the place to have fun on the upcoming May Day weekend! The derby is from Saturday 8 a.m. to Monday 1 p.m. and sign-up is Friday 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weigh in your monster catches any time up to 1 p.m. Monday. Actually you do not need to catch a big one to win. There are hidden weight prizes and prizes for all children. Under 16 fish for free, so bring the whole family. It is $30 for over 15 fishers and that includes a full table lunch on Monday while waiting for the final weigh in at

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1 p.m. Come on down to the Arrow Yacht club Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and join the fun. Free boat launching is available at the nearby provincial park boat launch. All this takes place at the Arrow Yacht Club just this side of Syringa Provincial Park at the very south end of the Arrow Lakes. Address is 5540 Broadwater Rd. Follow the signs to Robson and we are 14 kilometres further. Past the dam and past Scotties Marina. For more information call 250-3656587. See you there! /Submitted

SHSS soccer season over The senior girls’ soccer team at Stanley Humphries Secondary School (SHSS) came to the end of their run to provincials last weekend. Held at Trail’s JL Crowe Secondary School, the SHSS Bulldogs fell in their opening game of the East-West Kootenay playoffs to Nelson’s LV Rogers. Hailey McLean scored SHSS’s only goal, with a final score of 3-1.

In the next round, JL Crowe defeated LV Rogers to win the tournament. JL Crowe now moves on to the provincial tournament in Kamloops. Two weeks ago, the Bulldogs won three games in a tournament in Nakusp, losing in the final to Cranbrook’s Mount Baker Secondary School 3-1. /Castlegar News

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