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Council Resigns
Nelson City Council: Front L-R Donna MacDonald, Paula Kiss. Back L-R Robin Cherbo, Deb Kozak, Mayor John Dooley, Candace Batycki and Bob Adams
Last week, Mayor John Dooley and all the Nelson City Councilors resigned. In the hallway it was overheard that they had simply had enough with the bickering within the community. “No one agrees with anyone else,” said Dooley. “How do I know what side to represent?” Donna Macdonald retorted, “Everyone in Nelson wants social programs”.
Whatever position anyone takes, somebody feels like it’s his or her obligation to take the opposite. When Dooley was asked by a local citizen “What do we do now?” he replied “Your on your own. Administration has not quit. They will help you”. It has been six centuries since a City Council has resigned en mass. When the council-
ors were asked what they would do now, they all had an answer. John Dooley is going to create an annual Irish festival in Nelson. Donna Macdonald will spend her senior years writing her memoirs. Robin Cherbo will continue to support his wife’s winter swimming activities. After the successful installation of the Christmas lights on Baker Street, Bob Adams
is going to work on lighting up all the other streets in Nelson. Deb Kozak is going to be offering her skills as a conflict mediator to whatever council gets in next. Paula Kiss will now have the time to add on to her existing business of environmental workspaces and will create rooftop golf courses. Candace Batycki said. ”Just watch me” See editorial page 9.
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Arson confirmed in Castlegar fires
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Firefighters work to contain the fire at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Monday, Mar. 25. On Monday Mar.25, between 10:30 and 10:55 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP and Castlegar Fire Dept responded to two fires. The first fire reported involved a parked vehicle found engulfed in flames in the
parking lot of the Kinnaird Community Church in the 1200 block of 26th Street. The van belonged to the Red Cross. The second fire which was reported at 23:55, involved the main build-
St. Rita’s church in Castlegar on the morning of Tuesday, Mar 26
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ing of the St Ritas Catholic church located on 7th Avenue. As a result of the fire the main church structure was lost however the rectory and church hall were undamaged in the incident. No one was
injured as a result of either of the fires. Investigators have now confirmed that the Church and Vehicle fires were deliberately set. The Castlegar RCMP along with resources from the Kootenay Boundary Regional General Investigation Section, Castlegar Fire Dept have started the scene examinations in order to assist in determining the cause. RCMP investigators are asking that anyone that may have taken video or photographs of the Catholic Church fire to please attend the Castlegar Detachment and pass along the footage or photos of the fire. Also, RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance, if any person saw something suspicious in either area last night or who may have any information with respect to these fires, they’re asked to call the Castlegar RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS. submitted by the RCMP
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This Red Cross van was found burning in the parking lot of the Kinnaird Community Church
Third fire happens Thursday morning in Castlegar, see story page 5
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Conscience Canada presents Peace Café Wednesday, Apr. 10, 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward St. in Nelson Curious to learn more resisting war with decisions about alternatives to paying about their tax dollars. for war with your tax dolThe event will provide lars? Eager to find construc- an introduction to war tax tive ways to work for peace? resistance and the important Conscience Canada will host work of Conscience Canada. a Peace Cafe that will feature At tax time we have an our MP, Alex Atamanenko, opportunity to send a powerand the award-winning film, packed message, one act “Death and Taxes,” about with multiplying benefits for war tax resisters carrying on our present and future. Find Thoreau’s tradition today. out how to take far-reachWhy and how do people ing action for the environrefuse to pay for war? Where ment, economy, and humandoes the money go? What ity. “I want to dedicate my are the consequences? How money and my time to credoes war tax resistance fit ative, constructive, peaceinto one’s life? Twenty-eight ful solutions. I cannot, in people offer their motiva- good conscience, allow my tions for and methods of tax dollars to fund the mili-
tary,” says organizer Anna Kirkpatrick. There has been a recent surge of interest in war tax resistance, according to organizers. Questions arise about the legitimacy of war and the effectiveness of weapon-based security. We watch the most sophisticated military in history unable to improve the lot of humankind within and beyond its borders. Research shows other forms of conflict resolution are less costly in every regard and provide stronger security. Around the world on April 15, Global Day for Action on Military Spending, people consider
security benefits of alternative uses for the annual $1.8 trillion global military expenditures. Our MP, Alex Atamanenko, introduced Bill C-363, an Act to legally respect conscientious objection to the conscription of taxes used to fund the military, as well as Bill C-373 to create a Department of Peace. The evening will include opportunities for questions and discussion. The event is $5. Refreshments are available to purchase. All are warmly invited to attend. submitted by Conscience Canada
Castlegar workshop to offer social enterprise grants
Now registering for workshop on Monday, Apr. 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Blueberry Community School 200 Centre Ave Local non-profit groups grants handed out by the ment for targeted individu- travels to more than 25 comcould benefit from a sub- group. Grant applications als such as youth at risk or munities throughout the provstantial grant after attending are available at the work- people with disabilities. ince each year, visiting differa workshop being offered shop; grants up to $10,000 Stakeholders will learn ent municipalities each time. by Enterprising Non-Profits in business development about building a social enterTwo application reviews grant facilitator, Michele funding may be available to prise, which is a business and funding announceCherot. each applicant. operated by a non-profit orga- ments are made during any “The workshop is an After receiving the nizaion. The goal is to be given year. People can regintroduction to social enter- applications, Enterprising a successful business, but to ister for the workshop at prise, so a valuable learn- Non-Profits collaborates also create a social environ- www.enterprisingnonprofits.ca. ing and grant opportunity for with funders — including mental or cultural purpose. submitted by Greater Trail non-profits who are either the Vancouver Foundation, Enterprising Non-Profits Community Skills Centre exploring or have existing the Vancity Community business models. As an Foundation, Vancity, the example of how we support Northern Development local projects, in the fall of Initiative Trust, the Southern 2012, ENP gave a grant to Interior Trust, Columbia the Trail and District Arts Basin Trust and Capital One Council to develop a busi- — to decide who qualifies ness plan to expand the oper- for the grants. ation of the Charles Bailey Approximately 60 grants Theatre ” said David LePage, are handed out each year, repthe Program Manager at resenting nearly $350,000. Enterprising Non-Profits. The workshop is geared Just by attending the towards non-profits that are workshop, these organiza- looking to generate additional http://www.kolmel.com tions qualify for one of many revenue or develop employ-
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theexpressNewsUpdate Regional District adopts four year financial plan The Board of the Regional ment to the budget process Chair Kettle. “Thank you to we greatly value and apprecibuilding community since 1988
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Local Food Means Business: Conversation Café
Tuesday, Apr. 9, 7 p.m. at Oso Negro Following on the heels For the upcoming of the Deconstructing Dinner Conversation Cafe, hosts Film Festival, West Kootenay John Alton and David Reid EcoSociety is hosting a will briefly interview special Conversation Cafe titled guests to address these quesLocal Food Means Business. tions and other challenges for The conversation cafe event our regional food economy. is the fifth in the series of The hosts will then turn to the sustainability-related events. audience to discuss options, Each of the previous events opportunities, and ideas. has drawn standing-roomThe panel of local food only crowds for lively and fanatics will address these engaging conversations. pressing questions and From home based food more: Jon Steinman from prep kitchens to a poultry Deconstructing Dinner will meat facilitiy to market gar- discuss the larger economdens, locals are finding ways ic picture and the research to get into the local food biz. that is being done. Valerie But is there room to increase Sanderson of Soups in Season many times over what we will share her experience as a already produce here? Could value-added food processor. we supply most of our root Christina Yahn of The Queen vegetables, meat, dairy prod- Bees Project will address the ucts and eggs locally? Could “beeconomy”, while Judi there once again be a Dairy Morten from Tulaberry Farms, in the region? Madrone from Riverfarm,
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Jessica Piccinin of Roots and Vines sells produce at Cottonwood Market.
and Colleen Ross, farmer and VP of the National Farmers Union, will discuss the reality of farm life and the obstacles to food production. Finally, Heather Prichard of Farm Folk City Folk will join the conversation by internet link. The public is invited to
add to their voices to help us discover how we can realize the potential to enhance our food sustainability. The conversations starts at 7pm at Oso Negro Cafe on April 9th. For more information, visit www.ecosociety.ca. submitted by the West Kootenay EcoSociety
Commercial range exaust system
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by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
The type of stove you choose to use for your venue is a matter of personal choice based on your sense of adequacy for food preparation. However, decisions about when and where a commercial range exhaust hood is required are usually made by the local building inspector. Often, the building inspector will include the opinions of the local fire inspector in his decision to require or waive the instal-
I am planning to open a small tea house. I intend to do a limited amount of baking and cooking on the premises to compliment the tea service. Do I need to install a full commercial range and extraction hood system? lation of a commercial range hood. While the regulatory standard behind this decision has a huge scope, the building code appendix cautions that the local inspector can use discretion in applying this standard, basing his decision on the potential volume of “grease laden vapours” a particular cooking venue will produce. In other words, your menu will often be the critical deciding factor in
whether or not you require a commercial range hood. For instance, if your menu contains items that are boiled, blanched or prebaked off the premises and re-warmed on site, then it would be reasonable for the inspector not to require a commercial range hood. Deep fried menu items would be at the opposite end of this spectrum. Oven-baked foods will probably require some discussion with your local
inspector to determine the potential volume of “grease laden vapours” based on each individual dish. If you are successful in reaching an agreement with the inspector that a commercial range hood is not required, he will probably request a copy of your menu for the fire inspector. This will confirm that new menu items that may require a range hood have not been added since the last fire inspection.
Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com
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RCMP News: third fire in Castlegar On March 28 at 10:08 a.m., the Castlegar fire department received a call reporting a garage fire in the 300 Block of 7th Ave. in Castlegar. Castlegar Fire Department and Police responded to the scene. A detached garage was fully engulfed in flames. The owner was located and did not receive any injuries. No one was inside the garage.
Castlegar Fire Department, Castlegar RCMP, B.C. Fire Commissioner’s Office and members of the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment General Investigation Section are involved in this new investigation and are continuing their efforts with the 2 previous fire investigations. No arrests have been made at this time.
Until the garage fire scene can be examined, investigators won’t be able to determine the cause of the fire or whether or not the fire was deliberately set. It is also too early to determine if this fire could be linked to the St. Rita’s Catholic Church Fire or the vehicle fire at the Kinnard Community Church. Investigators will be actively
pursuing this possibility. During the upcoming Easter Weekend, Castlegar RCMP will be stepping up patrols in the City. The citizens of Castlegar are the ‘eyes and ears’ for the police. The public is encouraged to continue to report any suspicious persons or vehicles to Castlegar Detachment. submitted by the Castlegar RCMP
On Saturday, Mar.13 at approximately 9 a.m., the Nelson Police were called to the 0 block Lakeside Drive when what was thought to be a body was seen in Cottonwood Creek. Nelson Police members, along with members of the Nelson Fire Department, and BC Ambulance attended and confirmed there was a body in the creek. The deceased is a white male in his late 20’s, and was wearing a blue sports jersey with the number 12 on the front. He has recently moved to Nelson from another community in the area. His family has been notified of his passing but at this time his name will not be released.
Although there are no signs of foul play it has not been ruled out. Nelson Police and the BC Coroners Service are continuing the investigation. The Nelson Police Department would like to extend a thank you to all the agencies and members of the public that assisted Saturday morning. This includes, but is not limited to the Nelson Fire Department, BC Ambulance, Nelson Search and Rescue, the RCMP, and Nelson Public Works staff. Nelson Police has received a report of a computer scam that uses malware to freeze your screen and then demands $100 ransom to
unlock it. Similar reports have been received in Vancouver and the Okanagan. The distinctive factor here is the malware purports to be from a law enforcement agency and Nelson Police is not exempt it seems. The locking of computers has nothing to do with the Nelson Police Department or any other police agency and can be activated by visiting certain websites or clicking open unknown emails. The scam is a form of extortion, and with the official looking reference to police and cyber-crime, it could be believable, but paying the $100 does not unlock your computer. If you are a victim of
this scam and you have not paid the fee, the scam can be reported to the Canadian AntiFraud Centre at 1-888-4958501, or by email to info@ antifraudcentre.ca. Please report to the Nelson Police if you have paid the on line fee as this becomes a fraud. Nelson Police advise computer users to take basic steps to protect themselves. These steps include having a proper firewall installed on your computer, having an up to date antivirus program loaded onto your computer, and not to open anything from an unknown, or untrusted, online source. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
Police News: body found, extortion computer scam
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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Arts&Entertainment Local fiddlers, guitarists and more entertain in Nelson Saturday, Mar. 30, Noon - 3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 523 Front St., Nelson
The String Birds
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Lia Sanche(z) opens at noon performing new country, folk, alternative & pop. She will be joined for a song by Naomi Lewis on violin. Junipuur Jupiter will finish the first hour with indie/folk on vocals/guitar and will only do her own songs. Next up, Lada Kurenev (Kurnoff) is a self taught multi-instrumentalist and poet hailing from Grand Forks currently studying at Selkirk Music. Although inspired by an eclectic taste in music, right now, he is playing simple original folk songs with a focus
on strong vocal melodies, and backed only with his 6-string guitar. The last act is The String Birds to celebrate Spring! These ladies sing in harmony and have a deep reverence for old timey, bluegrass and ol’ country tunes. They have been pickin’ n’ singin’ together for a couple years and are composed of Rachel Swan on guitar & bass, Genie Sittig on fiddle & bass, Sherri Kyle on guitar and Jill Zinszer on clawhammer banjo. submitted by Ellison’s Café
World class fiddler Natalie MacMaster to give conert in Trail Monday, Apr. 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Charles Bailey Theatre, Trail Through and through, let there “Being from Cape Breton be no doubt: expert Juno Award- has never made me feel restrictwinning fiddler Natalie MacMaster ed to playing only that tradition,” is a Cape Breton girl. MacMaster MacMaster declares. “I’ve always has established herself as an electri- felt I can be a part of any type of fying performer all over the world, music. But certainly, no matter how thrilling Carnegie Hall audiences it comes out, it always has the Cape and Massey Hall crowds. Breton groove.”
Tickets are $46. Box office information is available at http://www. trail-arts.com/charles-bailey-theatre Listen to Natalie MacMaster at http://www.nataliemacmaster.com/ gallery.htm submitted by the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture
A.Skillz, A good time!
Fractal Forest pre-party, a dance reunion of friends Rory on the town by Rory Case
Every year, in the third week of March, people look forward to the night of A.SKILLZ. On Saturday March 23, the Spirit Bar was wall to wall with electronic music enthusiasts and friends alike. It’s well known that it’s one of the best dance parties to annually happen in Nelson. I’ve been in Nelson for three and half years and I’ve gone to A.Skillz every time he comes to town. I continue to go because it’s
become one of my top five shows to see here. A.Skillz plays all the best big beat, breakbeat and dance tunes while packing venues consistently. This year was extra special; the promoters took the time to decorate the space to imitate the “Fractal Forest” stage from Shambhala Music Festival. Guests even dressed up in costumes and bright colours to add to the environment. They pulled it off nicely and A.Skillz certainly delivered. Another great end to the snowy season and time to mark it on the Calendar for next year!
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Adam Mills aka A.Skillz lays some tracks for a full house Saturday night.
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Shortlist announced for Kootenay book awards They came, they deliber- incredibly proud of the level dile attacks while running asked to vote for their favouated—and they deliberated some more. The panel of learned librarians tasked with choosing the 2013 One Book, One Kootenay (OBOK) shortlist had a tough time, considering the wealth of talent throughout the Kootenays. But chose they did, and the Kootenay Library Federation (KLF), host of the annual OBOK reader’s choice celebration, is ready to announce the selected books. On this year’s shortlist: Confined Space by Deryn Collier, The Dolphin’s Tooth: a Decade in Search of Adventure by Bruce Kirkby, and Never Going Back by Antonia Banyard. “It’s a great shortlist,� says KLF director Joanne Richards. “As always, I feel
of literary talent we enjoy in our region.� Confined Space introduces small-town coroner Bern Fortin as he investigates a murder in a brewery. Author Deryn Collier grew up in Montreal and lived in Creston—where she worked for a time at Columbia Brewery—before settling in Nelson. Confined Space was shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award for best unpublished first crime novel before it was snatched up by Simon & Schuster in 2012. The Dolphin’s Tooth: a Decade in Search of Adventure (McLelland & Stewart) follows Kimberley author Bruce Kirkby through 15 years of high adventure in some of the world’s edgier places. From croco-
Africa’s Blue Nile Gorge to rescuing a fallen Sherpa on Mount Everest, Kirkby, a Globe and Mail columnist and photographer, has travelled to 80 countries and embraced 18 guiding seasons with an uncommon passion for the wild. Never Going Back (Thistledown Press) brings together a group of high school friends after 10 years of separation as they converge for a friend’s memorial, each of them with their own memories—and secrets—about a decade-old tragedy, and each having found their own ways to cope. Author Antonia Banyard has lived in South Africa, Zambia, Australia, and Nelson—where she now lives with her family. The reading public is
rite shortlisted book between April 15 and August 2 in person at the library. The 2013 selected OBOK author is celebrated in a tour of select Kootenay Libraries in the fall. The KLF makes sure that all libraries in the Federation have copies of the shortlisted titles—so the reading can begin, and feisty conversations ensue. This is the fifth anniversary of OBOK, a region-wide book club supported by public libraries in the East and West Kootenay, and the Columbia Basin Trust. www.obok.ca is the place to find information about the books and interviews with the authors, as well as upcoming OBOK events at a library near you. submitted by the Nelson Public Library
Nelson’s very own Slam Poets Elena Banfield and Will Klatte, will be joining forces to offer a new Spoken Word and Slam Poetry course at Oxygen beginning April 8th and running for 5 weeks on Mondays between 7-9pm. Adults and Youth are both welcome to register for this course that will culminate in a
mini slam performance! Spoken word can be hip hop, theatre, stand-up comedy, poetry, and everything in between. Develop ways to put your feelings, thoughts, opinions, stories and ideas on paper, and then make them come to life with the tools and techniques of spoken word. Slam Poetry has been coined
“the democratization of poetry� because it is accessible to everyone. Whether you are a novice or seasoned writer this course will be an inspiration to your process. By the end of this course, a student can expect to have a poem of their own committed to memory, and the confidence to perform publicly,
should they so choose, in a final performance. Conquer fear, speak your mind, and have a bunch of fun doing it. To register for the course Phone: 250 352 2821 For more info: www. oxygenartcentre.org or E: info@oxygenartcentre.org submitted by Oxygen Art Centre
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There is a BC provincial election coming up on Tuesday, May 14. Our political parties will be running candidates. What issues are most important to you that you think they should be discussing, particularly local issues?
What Provincial Election issues are most important to you? Click here or visit the link below http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bc_election
Last week’s survey responses: Do you have a family doctor? 62.5% of our survey reponses say yes, 37.5% say no If not, how come?
I try to keep healthy and have had bad experiences with doctors. My first choice is a naturopath, homeopath or acupuncturist if I am dealing with a systemic problem. If it is soft tissue pain or movement issue I will see a Feldenkrais Practitioner. Our family doctor moved to Hawaii and the doctor who took his clients is not staying. Quite happy with the Walk-in Clinic
Mine moved away, could not find another, and walk in clinic has become more convenient and timely Most of my medical visits to a doctor are spontaneous, so I find the walk in clinic faster. I am lucky, because I rarely need to see a doctor and when I do, I usually do not have a long wait for an appointment. I do however, know first hand, because I work at the Walk In
Clinic, that more and more people are not able to get in to see their family doctor. They also don’t want to go to the ER for minor medical complaints, exams, sutures, etc. Walk In Clinics seem to becoming the Family Practice choice for many patients of all ages, and for the everincreasing number of visitors to the area. Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic services the entire West Kootenays and beyond. We are super excit-
ed, because we have managed to find more doctors who are coming to work at the clinic - very soon! My family doctor moved away With information access to our medical records, a family doctor is no longer needed. Ours retired without finding a replacement or even warning us she was looking for a replacement and now no one is taking new patients
Do you have any other comments related to this topic?
We do not have a shortage of doctors. If they did what they are good at...emergencies, some infections, pain relief and allowed people in the alternative/prevention field deal with soft tissue issues, nutrition,mobility and aging problems we would have a much better, cheaper system. People like me who do not trust drugs and a medical system that rarely touches people need to have a choice. As it is now we have a two tiered system where the rich and educated are the only ones who can afford to see
practitioners in the alternative field. Doctors need to release their stranglehold on our system and give people a choice. Focusing on real prevention (not just more tests) is cheaper and will pay for itself. The only doctor I could get is in Castlegar and I live in Nelson I also don’t like to be pushed to have lab tests, and family doctors tend to pressure you more about this. I had no trouble finding a family doctor. When I first moved to town I heard
“there is a shortage” ,”you will not be able to find a doctor”. Not true. I attended two interviews with doctors and I CHOSE which one to go to! I get an appointment whenver I have a need to see a doctor and no waiting times! It is all good. the walk-in clinic is fantastic. i really appreciate it for immediate needs. i really appreciate my doctor for maintaining the ongoing relationship which i can’t necessarily get from the clinic It’s terrible that fam-
ily doctors have to serve so many people (1,500, 2,000 patients or more). No wonder why there’s a shortage! We have a great family doctor and found him easily when we moved to town four years ago. I realize this isn’t everyone’s experience but I do think we have many more physicians per capita than most other small towns in BC. I am responsible for my health. Health professionals, including doctors, are merely consultants, not directors.
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Last week’s survey responses continued: This is a totally unacceptable situation. And when he left we were never notified or suggested that this may be happening. After having the same doctor for over 10 years and having used his services fairly frequently it seems there should be some consideration given. Now we don’t know where to go or who to turn to. I don’t understand why Nelson is spending $$ and volunteer energy on yet another arts venue and not putting that money into attracting and retaining Doctors AND lobbying
the Drs association to allow Nurse Practitioners. Nelson has been asleep! Although I was unimpressed with my first doctor in Nelson, I was able to get one right away and later able to switch to one more suited to my family within the same clinic. In my previous community in the U.S. I was on a waiting list for 6 months, since I could only use doctors approved by my insurance company. I am so glad to be back home where health care isn’t in the hands of large for-profit corporations!
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Commentary: Health Care in Rural Remote Canadian Communities
As a result of inadequate funding from provincial and federal governments rural remote areas of Canada have witnessed a drastic reduction in health services over the past fifteen years. This has meant a loss of acute care beds, reduced accessibility, and scheduled closures of primary health care services. Movement toward the privatization of health services is creating a two tiered system where only those with money will be able to access the best health care. Instead of reducing costs, this system will raise the average cost of health care for all Canadians. People on disability and seniors are the most at risk from recent changes. With the reduction in home support, home nursing and community services, the provincial government expects those on fixed pensions to pay for private sector services out of their own pocket to keep them living comfortably and safely in their own homes. So what should be done? Provincial Ministries of Health should stop hiding behind the myth of unsustainability and honor their obli-
Alex Atamanenko, MP BC Southern Interior gation under the five principles of the Canada Health Act including equal access to health care for all citizens. Healthcare is sustainable. The Federal Minister of Health needs to honour and uphold the Canada Health Act by accepting its responsibility to provide health care funding. The provincial Ministers of Health must address the problem of doctor shortages in rural remote communities by offering extra incentives, paid for through public funding. Communities should not have to compete with each other to attract doctors as they are presently forced to do. Medical students wanting to practice
in rural areas should receive enhanced training, so that they are highly and broadly skilled for a practice in rural remote communities. Provincial health authorities should be listening to the people in their care and respect their needs. Our federal government needs to stay at the health care table, negotiating with all provincial health ministers to establish a new Canada Health Accord that will provide adequate funding aimed at improving health care for all Canadians. Our health care system is sustainable. We need the political will to ensure it stays this way. The federal NDP under the leadership of Health critic Libby Davies, has undertaken consultations across the country on the future of public health care. As our Leader Tom Mulcair stated, “Canadians are concerned about our health care system and they want it to be a priority for their government too.” We will be using the input of Canadians to build our proposals for the 2015 election, a very important step towards building a stronger and fairer Canada.
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Opinion&Editorial It’s not true
Publisher’s note Being a city councilor or mayor in our community is not an easy job. The story on page one is totally not true. But we wrote it on this By Nelson Becker April fools edition to draw attention to what it is to be a civil servant in our community. City councilors get paid half a wage, yet we expect them to do a full time job. Since they only get paid half a wage, they must have another source of income. So you can imagine, it’s very difficult to juggle between community service and bread on your table. If you’re a businessperson and
My Opinion
on City council, you can be sure, whether you’re a right-winger or left-winger, you will lose money from your business because many people make their shopping decisions not based on quality but rather where you stand in politics. The question to answer is how do we get past all this? How do we ensure that democracy functions well in our community and that we are able to come to agreements not based on the loudest voice, or personal opinions, but on science and what makes sense? How do we get capable, empathetic and selfless people to run for council when our present mayor and council do retire? by Spencer Pollard
What to Expect with Expectations
Having realistic expectations is key. We all have dreams and aspirations but keeping them grounded in reality is essential. Make your goals achievable and don’t pretend your capable of something your not. We all have limits, it’s just human nature, what’s important is to limit your expectations to suitable levels. You can still have dreams and aspirations that are total fantasy, just keep in mind that the odds of you obtaining them are mini-
mal. When I was a kid I wanted to be an astronaut, but after looking into it as I got older, I realized it wasn’t suitable for my future. My dreams gave me things to look forward to until reality came in and set my goals in a more realistic matter. When it comes to expectations; treat them like goals. They even have similar meanings so treating them very similarly will reap positive benefits. It’s okay to reach for the stars, just make sure you stay grounded in the process.
Spencer Pollard is an young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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No doctors
Dear Editor, I am glad you picked up the NO DOCTORS issue. I am amazed that none of the local press or city fathers have made this a priority to publicize. Let’s all of us work together to change the situation. Sincerely, Tamara Smith
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What’sHappening Nelson & Area: Fri. Mar. 29 - Sun. 7 lll Live Music Fri. Mar 29 lllLester Quitzau w/ Billy Hicks at the Royal 6 p.m llGood Friday Service at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church 7 p.m. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Mar 30 lllBC/DC Returns! at the Royal 8 p.m llLia Sanche(z), Junipuur Jupiter, Lada Kurenev, The String Birds at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Sessions, 12-3 lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936.
ll Special Events Sun. Mar 31 lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. llEaster Sunday Sunrise Service Ascension Lutheran Church 7:30 a.m. Easter Service 10:15 a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. lNelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lTexas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12 p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727. Mon. Apr. 1 lllSarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
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lHeritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892 Tues. Apr. 2 lllCliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge lllSTARS w/ Said the Whale at the Royal lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners welcome, small gym rental fee. 4pm at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com Wed. Apr. 3 lll Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free. http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson-tech-club.info lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951
lOvereaters Anonymous Education Room Community First Medical Clinic 518 Lake Street Nelson noon lNelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lDarts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. lGirls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. lBC Government Retirees monthly luncheon at the Hume Hotel, noon, the first Wednesday
its receptor on hair follicles causes hair loss in three different ways. First, DHT shortens the time that hair grows. Normally hair grows for about five years, DHT shortens this growth time down to one to two months, such that the hair is much shorter. DHT also causes the hair follicles to shrink which makes the hair very thin. This is why balding men often have short peach-fuzz hair on their scalp. The third
effect of DHT is to restrict blood flow to hair follicles, again restricting the growth of the hair. Interestingly, eunuchs (castrated men) do not suffer from androgenic alopecia because they do not produce testosterone. Women can also become bald but the pattern of their hair loss is different than in men. Hair loss in women may occur due to decreased levels of estrogen and increased levels testosterone after menopause.
of each month. For information call 250-7051.
lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Thurs. Apr. 4 lllKiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. lllDeconstructing Dinner Film Festival & Oyster and Perogy Bar at the Royal
Why do men go bald?
dr. science Christine Humphries
While most of us have between 100,000 and 150,000 hairs on our scalp, up to 50 percent of men may experience the progressive thinning of their scalp hair by the age of 50. This loss of hair occurs in a defined pattern, first starting at the temples and followed by an enlarging bald spot
at the top of the head. This condition is called male pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia. The cause of androgenic alopecia is both genetic, baldness runs in certain families, and due to an over-sensitivity to the hormone testosterone. An enzyme, called 5-alpha reductase, converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is recognized by receptors and inhibits hair growth. High levels of DHT or of
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
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Thurs. Apr. 4 cont’d Sat. Apr. 6 lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle lllBilly Bragg w/ Kim walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Churchill - The Tooth & Nail Tours Thurs 9:30-10:30 at the Royal llNelson Hospice Grief llThe Grand Ski Traverses, Series, 10am-12pm, 7 wks, 9 slide 2 show, 7pm, Old Castlegar 6Support 3 9 7 downtown 402 6 West Richards in Rosemont.2 Theatre, 185 Columbia, Register at 250-352-2337. info:352-9547 Adm:$5 1 9 4 1 7 6 ‘circle lNelson Women’s Centre. DroplWalk In Peace Silent in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd 4St. 250-352-9916. 8 2 Saturdays 6 1 5 food.7420 Mill 97 12-1 lAcupuncture for Addictions. lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. clinic. 9:30a.m. 3:30p.m., 4Free3drop-in 2 5 in1beverage room 7 2 with Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. Floor. 250-505-7248. 9 17 8 3lThe 3 Nelson 8 Scrabble 56 7 Club Fri. Apr. 5 meets at 1p.m. For further informaplease call 250-352-6936. lllRequest Finley’s Irish tion, 7 DJ. 9 2 32 4 Bar and Grill Sun. Apr. 7 lllBrian Rosen and the lllNiko at the Hume Library 3Whatnow 8 6p.m. 45 w/ guests at4the Royal 7 67to 10p.m. 3 Lounge. lWomen of all ages get together lllNelson Acoustic Jam 8crochet lace, make rugs 2 &5 Finley’s 5 Bar4and Grill. 2-5 1 to knit, Irish more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. p.m. 6 94 1Outlaws, 7 a support and 8 6 lGender lllAcres Of2Lions & Friends social group for trans and gender at the Royal diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
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InMemory
Strebchuck, Anne (nee Markin)
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Dylan & Jessika Miles are thrilled to welcome Mateo Xavier into their family. Mateo was born Sunday March 10th 2013 weighing 7 lb 2 oz in Calgary AB. Happy new grandparents are Bernadette & William Miles of Nelson and Cecilia & Guillermo Ortiz of Mexico.
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Furniture
SOLID PINE DOUBLE pedestal dining room table with 6 matching chairs. $500. Call 250-359-7234.
Lost & Found
ON MARCH 9, 2013 at about 9
am the following items were taken from beside the door of Apt. 1005, Kiwanas Villa, Gordon Rd.: one small blue/navy/white “Wind River” water-proof jacket, one blue/black fleece vest, one pair black suede gloves, and car keys attached to a fuschia ribbon. If anyone has any information about this action please contact 250-354-0243 or the Nelson City police. Thanks.
Rentals Wanted
F/45 with well behaved cat needs long term rental w/wifi Quiet, artist/writer, low impact: NRG conscious, recycle/clean/organized responsible/references. Ideal home a warm converted attic in Nelson. Urgent need. Phone/text 551-2367
Sports Equipment
EXERCISE/PILATES BALL,26 INCH black with pump, almost new, cost $50 new, sell $25 352-3014
Trade/Swap
ROOM IN EXCHANGE for 14 hours of mixed gardening help per week. 250 229-4346
Work Wanted
ELDER-CARE/PRIVATE DUTY NURSE available. Lots of experience.Please email jacquiehoerger@ hotmail.com
SKILLED CARPENTER AVAILABLE to get things done. Reliable and efficient. 250-354-7288 Warren Rich.
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