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A move to make all volunteer fire halls in the region dry has been doused temporarily.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary's Policy Executive and Personnel (PEP) Committee recently tabled a push to restrict alcohol in regional halls after receiving resistance following consultations last month.

“The concern that the committee members expressed is that it's difficult enough to attract and get volunteers to come out and make the commitments that are necessary to be a volun-teer firefighter and if all of a sudden we start losing people because of this kind of move, that it might not be received very well,” explained John MacLean, RDKB chief administrative officer.

There was feeling amongst the leadership of the fire service and of the regional district that this is something to look at, especially after Warfield made the decision to remove alcohol from its hall.

MacLean said it was an internal decision, not due to any incidents.

The committee looked to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, which adopted a very similar policy for their volunteer fire halls four years ago in response to serious in-house alcohol-related incidents that resulted in rape and death.

“In like many things in life, the majority of the fire halls and the majority of the firefighters did not abuse the privilege and after practice would have one or two beers,” explained Terry Swan, regional fire chief for Central Kootenay.

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B Y A R T H A R R I S O NTimes Staff

After a dry start to the spring this year area residents are already turning on sprinklers to keep lawns and gardens moist but the local water ambassadors are offering to help people make sure they don't over do it.

“We're the positive end of water conservation,” said ambassador, Diana Lupieri.

“There's bylaw enforcement to give out warn-ings once restrictions are in place, we're just here to help with assessments and to offer alternatives and tips.”

Lupieri and her fellow ambassador, Katie Yuris, are part of the five-year-old Water Ambassador program which is jointly operated and funded

by local municipalities and the Columbia Basin Trust Water Smart program.

“The program runs from May 6 until the end of August,” said Yuris. “This is really just our first week but we already have five assessments scheduled.”

Yuris is responsible for offering water use assessments and advice in Trail, while Lupieri, who was an ambassador last year, will be working in the Beaver Valley, Salmo, and Rivervale.

“First we put out door knockers, tags offering assessments left on door knobs, and if we see anyone in their yards we'll approach them,” said Lupieri. “We do get some calls in the office but knocking on doors is more efficient.”

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Water ambassadors Katie Yuris (left) and Diana Lupieri measuring water levels from a sprinkler in Glenmerry as part of their assessment program.

Assessments help reduce region’s water consumption

B Y V A L E R I E R O S S ITimes Staff

The future of mail delivery has reached the hands of Trail resi-dents, as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) fights to keep the public post-al service.

The local union president said every resident and business owner in Trail should now have the ability to ask decision makers to protest Canada Post's

plans to pull back in-house services by fill-ing out a postage-free card that was to be delivered today.

The union has sent out cards to residents explaining the current situation and impact on the community. Those in support are asked to sign the card, drop them in the mailbox and the cards will be delivered to Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

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May 2013 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Atlantic, the longest and one of the most critical battles of the Second World War. From September 3, 1939 to May 8, 1945, tens of thousands of Canadian men and women, on hundreds of ships and airplanes, bravely faced the cold and dangerous waters of the North Atlantic in order to ensure critical supplies reached our troops and allies in Europe. The Battle of the Atlantic’s pinnacle came in 1943 and it is in this month that the anniversary is traditionally observed. A Canadian ship named in the honour of the community of Trail, the H.M.C.S. Trail, was in service during this same time period. To honour this event, the Trail Historical Society has collected some pieces from the H.M.C.S. Trail and displayed them at the Royal Canadian Legion in Trail.

FROM PAGE 1The ambassadors will

come to households and do an assessment of the lawns and gardens to determine soil type, the various plant life, and how much water the existing watering systems are using.

They can then offer rec-ommendations on how much water is needed for the yard and how their sprinklers can be used most effectively to optimize water usage.

To assist conscientious homeowners to monitor and reduce unnecessary water use the Water Smart pro-gram offers free automatic shut-off hose timers as well as rainfall sensors that can be used in conjunction with underground sprinkler sys-tems that will shut down the system when rainfall is detected.

“We’ll be attending com-munity events like Beaver Valley May Days and the

Farmer’s Market in Trail,” said Lupieri.

“We’re going to be raf-fling off things like this lovely watering can, a dual flush toilet converter, and drought tolerant plants that are native to this area.”

The ambassadors will also be providing assessments to municipalities looking at parks to monitor water con-sumption and making sure sprinkler systems are work-ing efficiently.

“The program start-ed because communities requested funding for water conservation programs from the Columbia Basin Trust,” explained Lupieri.

“Efficient water usage reduces pressure on infra-structure and doing that reduces costs for the muni-cipality and taxes for house-holds. The basic principle is to use only what you need and protect the resource for future generations.”

Ambassadors will offer conservation tips

FROM PAGE 1This comes on the heels

of Canada Post’s notice that a private franchise office will open in Trail soon. The union is claiming the introduction of a privatized service would ulti-mately rid a Canada Post outlet of front service wickets.

“We need to be mindful about cost factor in every-thing we do, which is why the

franchise model enables us to offer more services, but not at the same cost,” Canada Post’s Anick Losier told the Times earlier this month.

Ed Evans, union president for Trail and Rossland, under-stands the times are changing but he would like the company to acknowledge the impor-tance of keeping connected to the rest of the country through

postal.Evans said 25 outlets have

been closed across the country since 2012 and fears the door to the Trail location will just “one day be locked.”

He points to Trail and Rossland mail-sorting services consolidated in 2010, which the company described as a move to centralize mail sorting in Castlegar.

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The United Steelworkers Local 9346 has been denied a temporary order to stop Teck from performing random drug and alcohol tests on workers at the Elk Valley mines.

In a May 9 decision, arbi-trator Colin Taylor found that Teck could continue to carry out drug and alcohol tests on its employees while a grievance goes through arbitration.

“I have concluded that drug and alcohol testing are more amenable to being compensated in damages, whereas the risk of industrial accident carries greater potential for irreparable harm,” Taylor said in the deci-

sion.Armindo deMedeiros, presi-

dent of Steelworkers Local 480 in Trail said the issue doesn’t impact Trail workers.

“It’s certainly something we’re keeping a close eye on,” he told the Trail Times on Thursday.

Teck introduced random drug and alcohol testing last December, saying at the time: “We take our obligation to pro-vide the safest possible workplace for our employees very seriously and, as such, we strongly believe that taking measures to elimin-ate drug and alcohol abuse that can affect safety is an important way we can achieve our vision of everyone going home safe

and healthy every day,” said Nic Milligan, Manager of Community and Aboriginal Affairs at Teck’s coal operations.

For several years, Teck has conducted drug and alcohol tests on new employees entering the workplace, and post-incident tests where it believes drugs or alcohol may be a factor.

Now Teck has been given per-mission to continue randomstests on its employees, while a dispute filed by the United Steelworkers in the B.C. Supreme Court goes through adjudication.

Alex Hanson, president of the United Steelworkers Local 9346, said Teck is flying in the face of the law.

“As far as I know, random

drug testing has not been made legal in Canada anywhere at this point. So we’re not sure why this has taken place here,” Hanson told the Townsman.

“They haven’t changed the law through the legal system. They’ve just declared themselves above the law and began imple-mentation of random drug test-ing, and for whatever reason we haven’t been granted an injunc-tion.”

Hanson made it clear that United Steelworkers doesn’t endorse illicit drugs.

“The union does not support the use of illegal drugs or in any way condone showing up to work under the influence of any sort of mind altering substance or

alcohol, or putting people’s lives in danger at all. That is not what this argument is about,” he said.

“This argument is about whether or not the company can gain access to our private lives, and especially our medical infor-mation through our prescription drug information, for the sales pitch of keeping us safe.”

Hanson said that Teck’s Elk Valley operations have a good record for safety.

“2012 at Elkview Operations was the safest year yet,” he said. “Not to mention, B Crew at Elkview Operations just went 10 years LTI free – which is 10 years without a lost time (incident). That’s in the record books some-where – could be a world record.”

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B y a r t H a r r i S o nTimes Staff

Area bears will have a harder time finding a quick meal in Trail this year thanks to a joint effort by the City of Trail and Natural Control Alternatives Society (NCA), a local non-prof-it agency.

The city and NCA are install-ing communal bear-proof gar-bage bins at two locations in town to try to discourage hun-gry bears from entering the city limits and reducing bear-human encounters.

The bins will be situated in Glenmerry, at the public works yard on Highway Drive and next to the Bocce pits at the end of Rossland Avenue.

Trail, like many municipali-ties in the West Kootenay, hap-pens to be situated right in the middle of prime black bear habitat.

Unfortunately, the omnivo-rous bears will eat practically anything and are quickly habit-uated to eating any human food they can easily find, which in most cases is the food humans no longer want: what we refer to as garbage.

The purpose of the commu-nal bear-proof bins is to pro-vide a safe and secure garbage disposal container for particu-larly smelly trash that would be unwise to leave outside during bear season.

“We live in such a beautiful, mountainous area and we often forget that we are sharing space

with bears and other wildlife,” said Erin Miller, NCA Organizer. “Disposing of garbage properly to eliminate bear temptation is one of the best ways to keep both the community and the bears safe. We hope people use these bear-proof bins respect-

fully and honestly.”The city and NCA are asking

that users contribute $2 per bag deposited in a secure tip box that will be situated on the front of each bin to help contribute to the purchase and disposal costs associated with the bins.

Bear-proof bins aimed to keep hungry bruins at bay

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Samantha Murphy, treasurer for the Natural Control Alternatives Society and Warren Proulx, engineering technician with the City of Trail were on hand to promote the bear-proff garbage bins located on Highway Drive in Glenmerry and near the Gulch Bocce Facility on Rossland Avenue.

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t H E c a n a D i a n P r E S SCRANBROOK - A mother of

four sobbed as she was sentenced in a Cranbrook provincial court Thursday to more jail time in con-nection to the drowning death of toddler Iyanna Teeple.

Tammy Bouvette, 29, pleaded guilty to criminal negligence caus-ing death for the May 2011 death of the 19-month-old girl she was babysitting.

At a sentencing hearing last Monday, Bouvette also pleaded guilty to robbing a gas station in Cranbrook in December 2011.

On Thursday, Judge Lisa Mrozinski sentenced Bouvette to 12 months in custody for each charge, to be served consecutively for a total sentence of two years.

Bouvette has been in custody since May 2012. The court heard that part of that time, she was in protective custody because of nega-tive attention from fellow inmates at Alouette Correctional Centre for Women.

Mrozinski credited Bouvette’s time in custody before the senten-cing as time and a half, meaning she has already served 18 months of her two year sentence.

“What actually occurred in the moments or hours before Iyanna’s death may never be known,” the judge said as she revealed her deci-sion.

Mrozinski said Bouvette has a demonstrated inability to deal with stressful situations because of emo-tional and intellectual limitations.

FROM PAGE 1“But as we all know in society, it

only takes one or two individuals to create a huge problem.”

After spending over 30 years as a career firefighter in the Lower Mainland, Swan came on board six months after the change had been made.

Zero-tolerance in the hall is what he was used to so personally it didn’t have an impact on him. But he was pleased to see that after the dry hall policy was implemented, more people came on board.

“Those were the threats and those were the same rattling things that went to our board prior to it. You know, ‘Everybody is going to

resign, you’re not going to have any firefighters.’”

In fact, none of that material-ized, he said, adding that a new type of first responders were attracted to the job.

“If we talk about anecdotal, I have many conversations with fire chiefs now saying that they’re getting a younger crop of people that are interested in being in the fire service and prior to that, they always sort of viewed the volunteer fire service as an all-boys club and a place for the guys to go have a beer on a Tuesday night.”

The new policy still allows for a liquor license being put in place during special event, he said.

Changes attract new volunteers


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B y D o n B o D g e rCowichan News Leader

PictorialSix schools from the

original list of 10 con-sidered will be closed as part of School District 79’s restructuring to a Kindergarten to Grade 7 elementary and Grade 8 to 12 second-ary configuration.

A.B. Greenwell, Ecole Mill Bay, Koksilah, Somenos and Yount Elementary Schools will be closed as of June 30 and the Charles Hoey VC Facility as of Dec. 31, it was announced Wednesday night at Cowichan Secondary School.

Alex Aitken, Crofton and Alexander Elementary schools were all spared.

There was very lit-tle reaction from the crowd that packed into the Cowichan Secondary School gym as the new configura-tions for each of the north, west, south and central zones for the 2013-14 school year were made public after much anticipation.

“I’ve been through school closures before, but never with the com-plexity that exists in the Cowichan Valley,’’ said Superintendent Joe Rhodes.

Despite that, “I have

ample confidence we’ll be in a better place going forward than we’re in today.

“When I review the challenge with my heart, I struggle. I know the value of place. I know the com-mitment many, many people have given to develop ‘place.’’’

The most important part of the restructur-ing, Rhodes said, and reiterated by official trustee Mike McKay, was to maintain the best possible services for students.

“The focus is on the road ahead,’’ said McKay. “The focus is on making sure we

have the capacity to deliver programs and services to all of our kids.

McKay acknow-ledged the funding for-mula as it exists with the province needs to be fixed “so we get to something that’s sus-tainable.”

Through all the meetings during the past 90 days, much longer than the prov-incial election cam-paign Rhodes pointed out, district senior staff worked hard with McKay to arrive at a decision.

“We have man-aged to focus on what is important which is kids and their future,’’ said McKay. “We need to establish a frame-work that’s sustain-able over time and we believe we are doing that.’’

“When the proverb-ial dust settles, we in the district will be in

a better place and sup-port our vulnerable learners,’’ said Rhodes.

The cuts resulted in a budget of $81,835,263 being given first and second reading for 2013-14. Third and final reading will be given at a sub-sequent meeting.

“What this process has revealed we have a community divided,’’ said Rhodes. “Moving forward, we need to work together.’’

The district even looked in its own office as a means to save money. A business plan will be devised to sell the board office and relocate to other dis-trict sites.

A transportation levy of $200 per stu-dent and less for each subsequent student from the same family will be assessed to maintain bus service for those dependent on it.

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B y D a n F e r g u s o nLangley Times

A campaign against Langley Township regulations that restrict where and when recreation vehicles may park has gained some traction, with a council decision to have staff take another look at the rules.

Township resident Allan Balogh wants the RV parking policy changed to require at least two written complaints from nearby residents before bylaw enforcement officers start issuing tickets.

Two complaints are what the municipal-ity requires before it goes after a home-owner for renting out out an illegal second-ary suite, Balogh said, and the same prin-ciple should apply to RV owners accused of improper parking.

Some RV owners who store their vehi-cles on their property have complained the Township bylaw enforcement department is being unfair and unreasonable in the way it enforces the rules against parking RVs in front yards.

Balogh told the May 6 meeting of coun-cil that a search of Township records under Freedom Of Information regulations failed to find any instance where a complaint was made against an RV owner for parking their vehicle on their own property.

“There have been no written complaints that relate to RV parking in a driveway,” Balogh said.

“All of them relate to parking on the street.”

Balogh was able to convince a majority of council to have staff look into changing the policy “to reflect that two written complaints must be received before bylaw enforcement will become involved” and to look into “grandfathering” RV owners who have been storing their vehicles on their own land for years.

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T H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SOTTAWA - New Democrat MP Charlie Angus is

asking Senate ethics officer Lyse Ricard to inves-tigate a gift of $90,000 that Conservative Sen. Mike Duffy received from the prime minister’s chief of staff.

The NDP ethics critic said the gift may have breached several Senate rules, as well as the Parliament of Canada Act.

The Prime Minister’s Office has acknowledged that Nigel Wright wrote a personal cheque to Duffy to cover the senator’s repayment of improper housing expense claims.

In a letter to Ricard, Angus said he finds the deal troubling.

“Apart from the troubling fact that someone else is paying for Mr. Duffy’s mistakes, it appears that in receiving this so-called ‘gift’ the senator may have breached several ethical rules of the Senate,” he wrote.

The Conflict of Interest Code for Senators stipulates that a senator may not accept “any gift or other benefit ... that could reasonably be con-sidered to relate to the senator’s position.” Only gifts received “as a normal expression of courtesy or protocol, or within the customary standards of hospitality that normally accompany the sen-ator’s position,” are allowed.

Angus told Ricard it “goes without saying” that Wright’s gift of $90,000 “is far from a cus-tomary standard of hospitality, nor a normal expression of courtesy.”

“But I also want to draw your attention to the fact that because this money served to reimburse overpayments received by Duffy as a senator, this is indeed a gift received in connection to his position.”

Angus also asked Ricard to determine if Duffy declared the $90,000 gift within the required time limit of 30 days.

The controversy does indeed fall under Ricard’s jurisdiction, he added. “We believe that a gift of such a large amount of money to a senator is sufficient evidence to launch an investigation.”

The living expense claims of Duffy and two other senators - Patrick Brazeau and Mac Harb, both of whom are no longer members of their respective Conservative and Liberal caucuses - were examined by independent auditor Deloitte after they were accused of improperly claiming

a housing allowance intended to compensate those who must maintain a secondary residence in Ottawa.

Deloitte concluded that all three live primar-ily in the national capital region, but also noted that the rules and guidelines governing primary and secondary residences are unclear.

In March, well before the audits were com-plete, Duffy repaid the dubious expense claims, at which point he stopped co-operating with the auditors.

In a news release, Angus urged the Conservative government to launch an independent investiga-tion of the Duffy controversy.

“With the prime minister’s own chief of staff in the middle, I also urge Conservatives to agree to immediately put in place an independent adviser to investigate these serious allegations.”

The government has hailed the decision to repay the expenses - government House leader Peter Van Loan even praised Duffy’s “leadership” in the House of Commons - but never mentioned before Wednesday that the money came from Wright.

The chief of staff is a well-to-do former busi-nessman who made his money in the private sector before moving to Harper’s office.

Mary Dawson, ethics commissioner for MPs and public office holders other than senators, is reviewing the matter with Wright to determine whether he may have violated the Conflict of Interest Act. Her office has declined to specify which sections of the act might apply in this case, but there appear to be two possibilities.

Sec. 8 prohibits a public office holder from using information obtained through his position to improperly further his own or another per-son’s private interests. Sec. 22 requires a public office holder to disclose all assets to the ethics commissioner and to inform her of any “material change” within 30 days.

T H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SOTTAWA - Some Grade 5 students have some advice for Prime

Minister Stephen Harper: Stop being mean to Justin Trudeau.Seven students from an Ottawa-area Catholic school have written

to Harper asking that he pull Conservative attack ads, which began running within hours of Trudeau claiming the Liberal leadership last month.

The letter-writing campaign comes as a new poll suggests the attack ads may have backfired.

Indeed, the ads were more likely to leave a negative impression about Harper and the Conservatives than they were about Trudeau and the Liberals, according to The Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey.

Teacher Natalie Casault said the idea came from the students themselves during a lesson on government last month. To the kids, she said the ads looked just like cyberbullying, which they’d learned about a couple of weeks earlier.

The ads feature video of Trudeau doing a mock strip tease for a charity event, his head surrounded by fairy dust as a narrator sneer-ingly recounts his past experience as a camp counsellor and drama teacher.

Casault said the kids know nothing about politics or partisanship but they do know all about cyberbullying, following recent high-pro-file suicides by teenagers who had been traumatized by devastating pictures or video of them online.

“They’re hearing all the time, ‘Don’t be disrespectful, be courteous to people, be nice to people, don’t say things that you wouldn’t want said about you’ ... These are the speeches that I keep giving them every day.”

The letters were sent late last week and no response has been received from Harper as yet. But Casault said that wasn’t the goal.

“Just the fact that they did something, they feel good about it.”

T H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SMONTREAL - Denis

Coderre’s arrival in the world of munici-pal politics wound up being crafted in the image of the man himself - destined to grab attention.

His debut ended with one injury, two arrests, and a lot of heckling.

The unusual scene Thursday was certain-ly not the one Coderre would have scripted. But it achieved a feat he has pursued, and attained repeatedly, in a colourful political career: lots of media coverage.

The longtime fed-eral politician dealt with booing protesters who sought to sabo-tage the event where he announced he’s leaving Ottawa for a Montreal mayoral bid.

The campaign launch had been planned for months. Coderre chose the picturesque square in front of city hall to declare his candi-dacy for the November election.

But the backdrop wouldn’t co-operate.

Behind him stood a couple of dozen pro-testers, some of whom held up signs demand-

ing more social hous-ing. The demonstra-tors jeered Coderre and clanged pots as he walked to the podium and again when he announced his plan to run for mayor.

A couple of them, wearing sunglasses and bandanas over their faces, loomed right behind Coderre as he spoke to the crowd.

Following the event, those two masked men who’d

been part of Coderre’s unofficial, unwanted campaign backdrop were arrested by police. Things became especially heated dur-ing one of the arrests. An elderly demonstra-tor was injured after being pushed to the ground during a scuf-fle with police.

The man was brought to hospital in an ambulance. Police later said the injury was not life-threaten-ing.

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B.C. election fuels the success of attack adsThe post-mortem

of Tuesday's prov-incial election brought a wide-

array of questions to the surface.

How did the Liberals do it?

How could the pollsters be so wrong – again?

How could the NDP blow a seemingly easy vic-tory?

To me those questions will never have concrete answers only more and more speculation and spin from all sides.

Solving how the Toronto Maple Leafs blew its three-goal lead in the final min-utes of a Game 7 playoff game might be easier to answer.

The bottom line is the voters in the province decided and we move on.

However, the question that lingers for me was the method the campaign unfolded.

The Liberals went on the offensive and tapped into the attack-ad mode of diminishing its opponent through negative advertis-ing and stump speeches.

Meanwhile, the NDP, in its strategy, preached its vision for the province and avoided slinging any mud

during the campaign until suddenly it found itself floundering in the polls.

In our very un-scientific Trail Times website poll, 83 per cent of respondents didn't think attack ads were effective.

I guess once again polls have proven to be an unre-liable barometer of public opinion.

The sad part of it all is that the B.C. Liberals have proven that attack ads do garner votes.

Being negative about your opponent gets peo-ple's attention and gets them talking.

You could almost hear the congratulatory call between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and B.C. Premier Christy Clark.

Both agreeing that the negative style of campaign-ing, highlight your oppo-nent's flaws repeatedly with a barrage of advertis-ing even if credibility is called into question, is the path to power.

It doesn't matter if people have rallied against your policies or if fellow Canadians are suffering hardship as a result of your decisions, what matters is that during a campaign shining a light on your

opponent's faults is better than explaining your own.

I'm not saying the B.C. voters were wrong in elect-ing a Liberal government.

To many, Clark's deci-sions and vision for the future of B.C. mirrored what they hope the prov-ince will become in the next decade.

I have no problem going along with the majority, that's what a democracy is all about.

And for the half of the eligible voters who didn't bother to vote – you get the government you deserve.

For those that voted Liberal, NDP, Green or Independent, at least they voiced their opinion and the numbers determined the outcome.

My only fear is that the B.C. Liberals success, with its attacking style, and the NDP's loss, based in part on its passive style, will continue to shape politics around the country for years to come.

Why would any politi-cian seeking office, espe-cially trying to knock off an incumbent, avoid using such tactics if they prove successful?

Say what you want about attack ads, the thing is they get people talking.

The minute the federal Conservatives launched its attack on Justin Trudeau when he became the feder-al Liberal leader, there was copious amount of chatter on TV and social media over the ads.

Suddenly people were checking out the ads whether they approved of them or not. The Tories' goal of getting its message into the conversation sur-rounding Trudeau's arrival in a leadership role worked.

So even though the majority of Canadians hate attack ads and vow to vote against a party using them, you can't argue with suc-cess.

On the other hand, we THINK the majority of

Canadians hate attack ads. That assumption came from polls and surveys. And we know how accurate they can be.

Perhaps voters do pay attention to those types of ads after all.

Like we saw many times during the U.S. presiden-tial campaign, if you say something often enough about your opponent, peo-ple will believe it regard-less if it's true or not.

Not to say the Liberals lied during the campaign but rather emphasized potential negative aspects of the NDP enough that it resonated with voters.

So the electorate should brace itself for more of the same as the next federal election approaches.

And that begs the ques-tion of Trudeau's approach of staying away from nega-tive campaigning.

Will his federal Liberal strategists still stick to their guns in the face of the barrage of attack ads the Conservatives have no doubt loaded up in their canon?

Only time, certainly not polls or surveys, will tell.

Guy Bertrand is the managing editor of the Trail Times

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Universities and col-leges in Canada are facing three major challenges.

First, the funding model on which they operate is broken. They have depended on provincial governments to fund base operating and cap-ital and, even though capital projects continue, base fund-ing for operational activity is declining in real terms.

Second, the demograph-ics of the student body is changing. The strong polit-ical perception is that colleges and universi-ties are pre-d o m i n a n t l y “fed” from high schools. This is only partly the case. The majority of stu-dents in our post-secondary i n s t i t u t i o n s are mature, part-time and in work. This means that they are seeking greater flexibility in their pro-gramming, are more demand-ing as “customers” since they are paying a growing portion of the costs of their education, and they expect quality. They also expect transferability of courses, as they need to be increasingly mobile so as to sustain their earning capacity.

Third, technology is changing the nature of the learning process and the opportunities to learn. For example, some 18,000 courses and 1,000 complete programs are available for post-sec-ondary students fully online from Ontario institutions. In a typical year, over 500,000 course registrations in these courses (approximate-ly 55,500 full time student equivalents) register in these courses. These numbers are growing. In the U.S. demand for conventional, classroom-based education is averaging between 1.5 and 2 per cent each year; demand for online learning is growing at 12 per cent on average.

More critically, it is now the case that student satis-faction with online learning

is the same or exceeds that for classroom based learning. The arrival of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC’s), which some are able to now parlay for credit, is also seen as an example of technology changing the game.

The question becomes what to do to meet the challenges.

By and large, colleges and universities are trying to keep one foot in the past (the foot is anchored by funding models, faculty agreements and attitudes) and one toe

in the future. They are pur-suing blended learning – e n c o u r a g i n g and enabling faculty to make more use of technol-ogy enhanced learning as part of their teaching activ-ities. While all that is well and good, it is

not likely to be an effective response to the three condi-tions that are changing.

It is time for radicalism, before the system implodes under the weight of its taken-for-granted assumptions.

The following 10 items are my really radical agenda for change.

1. Abolish admission requirements and focus instead on outcomes and qual-ity assessment of learning. This will create a more open, equitable system. The Open University (UK) and Athabasca University (Canada) have open admission, why not all?

2. Abolish residency requirements (the require-ment that a certain number of courses must be taken in the institution which offers a credential). These have been introduced in the name of “quality assurance” but are in fact attempts to secure guar-anteed base of revenue from every student.

3. Massively expand prior learning assessment and work-based learning agree-ments, so that knowledge, understanding and skills are recognized no matter where

the learner acquired them.4. Make the first two years

of college or university free to residents of the province in which they are offered – stu-dents pay a significant portion of the costs thereafter. College and university education is largely free in Finland, why not here?

5. Rather that the institu-tion determining what and when students should learn, move to an “on demand” sys-tem for learning – students can register in any course from any institution at any time. If the Kentucky College system can do this, why can’t others?

6. Abolish tenure for uni-versity faculty and move instead to performance-based contracts. Margaret Thatcher did this in the UK many years ago, why not here?

7. Massively expand guid-ance and learning pathway advising – help learners find the route to fulfill their pas-sion and secure the learning they need.

8. Fund universities and colleges on the basis of agreed outcomes rather than by the Carnegie unit (a meas-ure of how many students are registered in courses over a particular time). A college or university would receive a block grant for achieving certain social and educational expectations.

9. Treat online courses as equal to in class courses for credit, funding and staffing.

10. Use tax incentives to encourage firms to invest in training and learning and individuals to learn. Canada has a deplorable record of investment in training. If we are to compete, we need to change this fast.

I don’t expect these to be implemented in any juris-diction – the vested inter-ests in the status quo are so great that they inhibit system innovation – but I do expect these 10 items to trigger a conversation about what edu-cation and learning is critical for Canada’s future and how we need to change what we do to enable that future.

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HENSCHELL, EDWARD GILBERT — The Celebra-tion of Life for the late Ed Henschell who passed Nov-ember 27, 2012, will be held Sunday May 19, 2013 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Eagles Hall, 1650 McLean St, Trail BC.

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M a r -garet was a long time resident of Trail where she lived with her h u s b a n d T o m m y . Her later years were spent in Castlegar and then in Kelowna where she passed away peacefully, supported by her family and many friends. She was 83 years old.

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CIA ANNE — It is with great sadness, and heavy hearts, that we announce the pass-ing of our little Star baby, Valancy Pa-tricia Anne Hibbs. She was gone before she came, at 1 : 2 0 a m , May 14th, 2013.

She s h i n e s down on her family; mama and daddy, Christine and Ryan Hibbs; big sisters, Jerusalem Urban and Lydia Hibbs; big brother, Nikolai Urban; grandpar-ents, Peter and Mary-Jane Thiessen, Patrinna Moores and Rex Hibbs... and many, many aunties, uncles and cousins.

Valancy was only in our arms for a short time but she left this world loved, more loved than can be imagined, and that love will remain for-ever.

There will be a memorial at the Legion on Wednesday, May 22 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of � owers, we welcome do-nations in Valancy’s name to Building Beautiful Babies,

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MARTIN, JEFFREY AL-LAN — passed away sud-denly at his home in R o s s l a n d on Thurs-day, May 9, 2013 at the age of 51 years. The � rst of three chil-dren, Jeff was born on Sep-tember 22, 1961 in Rossland to parents Karin and Allan Martin. Jeff grew up in Pat-terson and spent all of his life in Rossland. After graduat-ing from Rossland Secondary School in 1980, Jeff worked at various autobody shops in War� eld, Trail and Rossland and opened his own autobody shop, Jeff’s Collision in 1987, retiring in December 2012.

Jeff enjoyed all things outdoors – snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, trapping, hiking, boating, camping, snowshoeing, jet boat racing. For most of his life he was an avid volunteer in the com-munity and was a member of Rossland Search and Rescue and the Rossland Volunteer Fire Department. Over the years, he also volunteered with Winter Carnival and Golden City Days. Jeff was the happiest when he was in the Big Sheep Valley and loved to show friends and family how it was possible to live off the grid – the cabin out� tted with solar power, the wood � red hot tub and most recently the house he was building.

He will be lovingly re-membered by his son Quinn (Tara); daughter Paige (Todd); their mom Pam; par-ents Karin and “Porky” Allan Martin; brother Carl Martin (Shelly), Erik and Cassidy; sister Lisa Letoria (Joe); father-in-law Jack Malchow (Bev); brother-in-law Dennis Malchow (Margaret), Ali and Jack; and Jeff’s faithful com-panion Basil.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Min-er’s Hall, at 1765 Columbia Avenue, Rossland, BC.

In lieu of � owers, dona-tions to Rossland Search and Rescue would be appreciated.

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Elderly couple survives ordealT H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SVALLEYVIEW, Alta. -

It’s a story of love, and a story of survival.

Two elderly Albertans are recovering from a frightening ordeal after they got lost on a remote dirt road earlier this week.

“It was a son-of-a-bitch, I’ll tell you,” Neil Holmes, 84, told CTV Edmonton on Wednesday from his hospital bed. “All night and all day.”

Valleyview RCMP started searching for Neil and his 80-year-old wife, Pearl, after family members reported them missing.

Investigators said Neil suffers from dementia and had become lost while driving before.

Police started an air search but also asked residents in the area to check their properties.

So Sheilla McCaroll and Kim Havell went to

search for the couple on their own and found Neil curled up in a ditch off of a gravel road.

“He had taken his shoe off, and had laid it on the gravel so he had a pillow,” McCaroll said.

More than a kilometre away, Pearl remained in the couple’s minivan, which had become stuck in the mud.

“He said `Don’t get out of the car, I’ll be back in two hours’,” Pearl recalled on Wednesday from her own hospital bed next to Neil’s.

“Well, he never came back.”

Her husband of 60 years said he had gone to get help because he was worried about his wife.

“Well, what are you going to do? You have to do something,” Neil said. “I was scared for her.”

The women who found the couple checked the remote road on a hunch.

“We found Neil, I went up the hill to call 911,” Havell said. “I phoned my husband to come because he knew where we were and I got him to flag down RCMP and the ambulance at the end of the road.”

Everyone is thankful the story had a happy ending but RCMP say it could have easily turned out differently.

“Being that Neil

was 84 years old, and obviously dehydrated, no medication and the cooler climate, he could have succumbed to that by morning,” said Staff Sgt. Bruce Bracken.

For Neil, the result of their ordeal is a valuable and touching lesson.

“Never get too far away from her and never leave her,” Neil said. “In a situation like that, never.”

T H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SLONGUEUIL, Que. - Until a few days ago, Canadian

astronaut Chris Hadfield was responsible for mak-ing sure the International Space Station stayed on course.

Now that he’s back on Earth, he can’t even drive a car for the next few weeks.

It’s been an intense adjustment period for the 53-year-old astronaut who described Thursday how, after months of floating in weightlessness, he’s sud-denly grappling with the painful effects of gravity.

“Right after I landed, I could feel the weight of my lips and tongue and I had to change how I was talking,” Hadfield told reporters during a video news conference from Houston.

“I hadn’t realized that I learned to talk with a weightless tongue.”

The latest health update by Raffi Kuyumjian, his flight surgeon, said Thursday that the three-time space visitor was starting to show noticeable improvement in his walk and equilibrium.

But Hadfield was not ready to put the pedal to the metal. Kuyumjian said it usually takes about three weeks before a returning astronaut can drive a car again.

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post-secondary gradu-ates receiving degrees and diplomas in the weeks ahead, excite-ment over completing their programs may be tempered by the grim job landscape for Canada’s young people.

The latest labour force survey from Statistics Canada revealed a decline of 19,000 jobs for youth aged 15-24 in April. The youth unemploy-ment rate was at 14.5 per cent last month, little changed com-pared to a year earlier and about double the national average.

“When you see numbers like that, it can often give you the impression there really aren’t many jobs available in your area,” said Shirin Khamisa, a Toronto-based career counsellor and founder of Careers by Design.

“Be very realistic and realize there is a general climate where there are less jobs, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to secure a job that’s right for you.”

Khamisa and other experts share five ways for job-seeking grads to distinguish them-selves in a competitive job market and work toward kick-starting their careers.

1. Build a network. Do you have any pro-fessional contacts in your area of study or field of expertise? If not, there’s no time like the present to start making connections.

Attending indus-try events, joining a professional umbrel-la organization or engaging with indi-viduals working in the field to ask about key needs in their area - and how you can fill them -could help build your network, said Khamisa.

Another good way to obtain information and build a network is through informal interviews, said Bruno Castilloux, manager of career services at the University of Ottawa.

He suggested researching the com-pany of interest to craft precise questions before calling.

2. Keep connected. While many people will be keen to “jump right into job-search mode,”

Khamisa said that’s not the best way to start a relationship with a potential contact.

Khamisa said the job search should be a time of exploration. It’s often easier when individuals are initially seeking out informa-tion and learning about a particular industry and the needs of an organization before hunting for a specific position, she noted.

“Reaching out and connecting takes cour-age ... and I guarantee you there will be times where people don’t get back to you or are just too busy or aren’t receptive,” she said.

“But the magic hap-pens when you perse-vere and you keep going. And eventually, you will connect with a group of people who will help you and sup-port you as you move forward.”

Khamisa said she once had a client who developed 10 contacts through cold calling. She continued to keep in touch over several months and ended up getting three different job offers.

When individuals reach the stage where they’re submitting

applications, a fol-lowup call is another way to show initia-tive, said Danielle Bragge, a partner with The Headhunters, a Canadian recruitment firm.

It doesn’t have to be aggressive. The pro-cess can be as simple as an introduction, mentioning your inter-est in the opportun-ity you’ve applied for and highlighting three quick reasons you’d make a great addition to the team.

“When we do get those calls, I tell you, it takes the resume from the bottom of the pile to the top of the pile.”

3. Retooling resumes. Planning to blanket multiple com-panies with carbon-copy versions of your resume and cover let-ter?

Don’t hit the send button just yet.

Bragge said the most common mis-take made by candi-dates applying for jobs is failing to tailor the document to each individual position and employer.

“What that means is that they really need to look closely at what are some of the key factors that employers are ask-ing for,” she said from Edmonton.

Bragge said while applicants may not have all of the job requirements on a company’s wish list, they may indeed have the “soft skills” a client is seeking which they should highlight.

Resumes also really need to have a hook which distinguishes the job seeker from other applicants, she added. If a posting indicates the company

is looking for a mar-keting professional, stress that aspect of your background in your application.

Even experiences not directly related to the job in question are worthy to con-sider including, such as activities beyond school, like being in a Toastmasters Club or playing sports, said Bragge.

4. Go digital. Many organizations use social networking sites like LinkedIn for recruitment purpos-

es, but Khamisa said establishing an online profile can offer added benefits.

In many fields, social media and other tech-related skills are becoming increasingly necessarily for doing an effective job and working efficiently, Khamisa said.

She recommended observing how others in the field are making use of digital tools as a key first step.

Bragge said those with an existing online presence - such as a

Facebook page - should ensure that they “clean up” their social media profiles because pro-spective bosses could be watching.

5. Cultivate skills. Simply having the right diploma isn’t suf-ficient anymore - stu-dents have to develop their employability, said Castilloux.

“Transferable skills are the new currency in the labour market,” he said.

While grads under-standably want work in their chosen field,

Castilloux said a job in an unrelated area is another way to obtain experience and develop skills.

If they still feel they don’t have the tools they need, obtaining additional training or developing skills in another capacity - such as volunteering - could be an alternative.

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SubmittedMay meeting called to order by President

Teresa Mandoli with 30 members in attendance.Opening: Prayer to Our Lady of God CounselCommittee Reports: Spiritual: Ruth Guercio and Maria

Burkholder, reading an article by Father Robert Warsey, it emphasized Purity, True knowledge of God, Humility and Desire when receiving the Eucharist

Organization: Marjorie Nutini, reported there are 146 paid members; catch the Fire Training August 23 Kelowna, workshops: August 24 Kelowna, September 7 Sparwood, September 21 Nelson, October 19, Penticton.

Christian Family Life: Marlise Gattafoni , memo from National re quotes from Dr. Lickona and principles for raising good children; A K of C Prayer for families was circulated; prayer for adult children from “Living Faith” was read; vocation Sunday (4th Sunday of Easter); life Chain, Oct. 5 in Trai; national March for Life May 9 in Ottawa.

Community Life: Silver City Garden’s lunch was served to 26 residents. Thanks to those who helped; Video “As We Forgive” will be shown on October 7th; visit someone or call and report in September; Pope Francis is calling us to be witness to our faith.

Education: Selma Nutini; Crowe Margaret Bourgeois Scholarship criteria, must be an active Catholic, interested in Humanities and contribute to school life; Book about Scams was circulated.

Communications: Elizabeth Cytra, wear a white ribbon between November 25 to December 6 in support of the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) preventing violence against women and to support the efforts to fight against por-nography.

Resolutions and Legislations: Connie Makse; National CWL delegation met with Federal leaders on March 25/26; Update on Motion 408: Motion abandoned. Replaced with Safe at Home bill which would prevent sexual offenders from serving house arrest terms near home of the victims; Bill C400 Refer to article in spring 2013 League magazine; Re: Communiqué #5 , 2 action Plans, Human trafficking (Shirley Bond’s office) and Dementia action Plan (Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid’s office) can be found on BC government website.

Parish Activities: Linda Zol, Citizen of the Year ceremony tomorrow May 7 at St. Michaels’ at 7; Confirmation: May 19 at 10am OLPH; First Communion, June 2 – 12; Info re: Food banks in area; Church fall tea: October 26, 2013 at St. Michael’s; please contact Linda if inter-ested in helping. Holy Trinity Dinner May 26 at Riverbelle $35 each, celebrating new church name, Holy Trinity.

Past president: Sandra Stajduhar; Warfield Family Day - May 31 -Please contact Sandra if you can help; Members were asked to consider holding an office at the next election -either at the parish level or diocesan level.

Old Business: • Our Lady of Good Counsel Luncheon on April 25 – 58 members in atten-dance.

During OLPH (Holy Trinity) renovations, funerals will be at St. Anthony’s

New Business: June 4th will be a dinner meeting; To be discussed whether to hold the 2015 Diocesan Convention in Trail; Vote on name change to Holy Trinity.

OTHER: Happy birthday was sung to Vicki Bisaro and to Marlise Gattafoni.

Next general meeting Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Location to be announced. Next executive Meeting: Tuesday, May 28 2013

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When you turn on your tap and clean, safe water comes out, do you ever wonder how it got there or what happens to it when it goes down the drain? Or why you should care?

“We may think we have enough water for our needs in BC but that is not always the case. Our water is finite, and the demand is increasing due to climate change, popula-tion growth and industry needs,” says Daisy Fos-ter, CEO of the 4,700-member BC Water & Waste Association. “Although the expenses may not be apparent, there are significant costs, energy and human input required to treat our drink-ing water to be clean and safe, deliver it to our taps, and manage the wastewater that goes down the drain.”

She adds, “New regulations and aging infrastructure such as pipes and treatment systems will mean upgrades and replace-ments and this is something we are all going to have to pay for.”

During Drinking Water Week, May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste Association asks you to ‘Get

to Know Your H2O’ and think about the impact of your every-day habits.

“We forget that we use the same treated drinking water to

wash our cars and water our lawns. We flush our toilets and away it goes with whatever we put down there,” says Foster. “Just a few simple changes such as water-ing our lawns less, using rain barrels, installing

water efficient fixtures or appli-ances, and not putting harmful substances down our drains can make a big difference.”

For example, detergents, paint, medications, and many other household products end up at wastewater treatment plants where special processes are required to minimize the impact on the environment and receiv-ing waters. Fats, oils and grease that we put down our drains can often cause blockages in sewer lines resulting in costly repairs.

Foster says, “During Drinking Water Week, get involved and learn more about your water and the impact of your actions. Start by taking the Community Water

Challenge and pledge to be water wise.”

The five easy pledges can be taken online. People can also find out about community events such as tours of water and wastewater treatment facil-ities in their area, or download fun and educational activities for children and families, at www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

Our water – Why do we need to protect it? Why should we care?

Be Water Wise:□ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day.

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□ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can).

□ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity.

□ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

Did You Know? n The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* n 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.*n Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%.

*RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

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1. British Columbians use more water than other Canadians. T__ F__

2. A toilet that continues to run after flushing can waste up to 200,000 litres of water in a single year. T__ F__

3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week. T__ F__

Answers: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 353 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 274 litres of water per day.* 2. True: To find out if your toilet is leaking, put two or three drops of food colouring in the tank at the back of the toilet, and wait a few minutes. If the colour shows up in the bowl, there’s a leak. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

*Environment Canada, 2011.

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B y D a n W a l t o nInvermere Valley Echo

The abundance of bighorn sheep in Radium Hot Springs is causing odour and aesthetic concerns, according to a let-ter written to the Village of Radium that was addressed at the regular council meeting of May 8th, 2013.

Written by a long-time Radium resident who wishes to remain anonymous, the letter states, “I am thoroughly dis-gusted as [sheep] have left my street and yard in a total disas-ter. I cannot allow my grand-

children to play in the yard because of all the feces.”

She says that if her yard is not swept free of the waste, high temperatures create an unbearable smell. Some days up to 80 sheep must be chased off her property.

Radium councillors sympa-thized with the concerns and discussed possible solutions, but decided to request con-sultation from Parks Canada before taking action.

The writer of the let-ter believes the sheep should be herded back to Kootenay

National Park, “where they came from.”

While they’re an appealing animal to look at, they don’t need to be living in a village, she writes.

“This is not a healthy situa-tion as the excretion is never cleaned up and the smell is awful.”

While no immediate solu-tion is available until more information is received from Parks Canada, council agreed that more aggressive sidewalk sweeping could mitigate the problem.

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City of Grand Forks’ work crews have begun beautifying the city.

One of the most noticeable changes is right at the crosswalks and intersections down Market Avenue, where the crosswalks have been painted candy cane white and red.

“We’ve heard a few remarks on the crosswalks that we paint-ed that some people are really happy,” said Sasha Bird, the city’s manager of technical services

and utilities. “They are eye catch-ing and traffic calming, so that’s good.”

In terms of other upgrades, some of the changes might not be as noticeable at this stage. The tops of the street light heads have been painted, most of the hanging basket arms are up and the majority of the tree lights are up said Bird.

“Once the hanging baskets are up and we finish painting the street light poles and we get a few other things done, it’s going to make a huge difference.”

City spruces up for summer

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A crowd of at least 25 business owners and

residents concerned about the city’s draft sign bylaw came to a special meeting Wednesday afternoon at City Hall to find out more about changes and the direction of the bylaw.

The sign bylaw most likely won’t come back to council until the June 24 meeting as staff would not have the updated draft ready before then.

One reason for that was that council instructed staff to look into various new options, such as the possibility of licencing movable signs.

CAO Wayne Staudt explained that staff could also bring it back as a draft for more consultation if council wishes as the purpose of the meeting was to was seek direction from council.

Staff spent some time talking about the need for engineering standards on new signs being built. The city’s building inspector is not com-fortable doing the inspections and so an engineer would have to be brought in to inspect the larger signs as they are designed and built.

Billboards also provided for a lot of discus-sion.

Mayor Wayne Stetski said banning billboards outright would help Cranbrook improve aesthet-ics. Sparwood and Fernie don’t allow billboards and billboards leading into Fernie not allowed. Coun. Sharon Cross said she wanted to see billboards abolished as they interfere with the landscape.

Coun. Bob Whetham was also against, as many billboards advertise things outside of the community anyway.

Mayor Stetski estimated there are about a half dozen billboards around Cranbrook.

“Many of them are in a total state of dis-repair,” Stetski said.

Scott said there is a place and need for bill-boards and they haven’t obstructed the view in her experience. She said they haven’t been main-tained because they would likely have to be taken down to fix and maybe not allowed back up.

Coun. Cross said many comments from the community were against large signs.

“Part of the purpose of the sign bylaw is to improve the attractiveness of the community,” Cross said.

Mayor Stetski said it’s not a numbers game so much as it is about building a better Cranbrook.

Council voted against banning billboards out-right and so staff will prepare some guidelines on those as well.

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Canadian Tire stores across Canada are helping families with financial bar-riers get their chil-dren involved in sports through its Red Ball campaign and Jumpstart program,.

“We’re really excited about it, it’s going to be great,” said Trail Canadian Tire manager Lee-Ann Lajeunesse.

“All the Canadian Tires across Canada raise money for the Jumpstart charity and every dollar that we raise for the charity on that day gets matched by the corporation.”

Lajeunesse has ral-lied the Canadian Tire troops and the store at 8238 Hwy 3B is hav-ing a barbeque and car wash May 25 in the store parking lot with local RCMP and firefighters also par-ticipating in the event.

More importantly, all the funds raised by the Trail Canadian Tire store stays in the community and will go directly to helping young Greater Trail athletes register for a sport, pay for equip-ment, and/or trans-portation.

“We had the Red Ball promotion going all month long, and we actually have dif-

ferent promotions like that all year round and the money gets donat-ed to Jumpstart, but during the month of May they actually will match the funds,” said Lajeunesse. “It’s really nice, and I was one of those kids, so it really means a lot to me.”

Kids who are able to participate in organized sport and recreation, outside school hours, gain many short and long term benefits includ-ing increased self esteem, greater self confidence, leader-ship skills, and better grades.

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Despite the finan-cial hardships many Canadian families face, there is a way to get kids into the game, no matter what barrier. Canadian Tire Jumpstart has helped 570,000 (and count-ing) children partici-pate in the sport of their choice.

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A young and rising soccer star faces a wall of opposition as close to 200 parents and kids populate Pople Park every Tuesday and Thursday for the Trail Youth Soccer program. This season saw registration for the TYS increase by 60 new soccer players.

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P r o v i d e n c e Bruins forward and Warfield native Craig Cunningham set up Carter Camper just 31 seconds into overtime as the Bruins grabbed a commanding 3-0 ser-ies lead with a 2-1 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday night.

The Bruins can complete the sweep and advance to the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 4 tonight

Camper intercepted a clearing attempt by Alex Grant and kept the puck in at the Penguins’ blue line, then sent a cross-ice pass to Jordan Caron. Caron quickly fed Craig Cunningham in the slot, and Cunningham’s shot deflected right to Camper, who extended his scoring streak to seven games with his seventh goal of the

postseason. The Bruins’ Niklas

Svedberg (6-2) finished with 32 saves on the night, earning his sixth consecutive win after losing the first two games of the opening round to Hershey.

Thiessen (1-1) stopped 20 of 22 shots in the loss.

BchlMichael Santiguida

recorded his second shutout to keep the Surrey Eagles perfect in RBC Cup action with a 5-0 win over the Minnesota Wilderness on Wednesday.

It’s the first time a team has recorded multiple shutouts in one preliminary round since the South Surrey Eagles did it on their way to the national title in 1998. Eagles head coach Matt Erhart was a defenceman on that ’98 team.

Nicolas Pierog, Trevor Cameron and Kevan Kilistoff had

a goal and an assist each for Surrey (3-0), which led 2-0 after one period and 4-0 after two en route to its 10th win in 11 pre-liminary round games all-time at Canada’s National Junior A Championship.

Santaguida was busiest late in the third period, as the Wilderness pushed to ruin the shutout bid. The Surrey netminder has now stopped 86 of 90 shots in his three starts, a sparkling .956 save percentage.

The Eagles finished the preliminary round Thursday afternoon against a familiar foe, taking on the Brooks Bandits, but results were not available at press time.

Surrey beat Brooks in the Western Canada Cup final almost two weeks ago, while the Wilderness will wait and see who they play in Saturday’s semifinal matches.

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B y T i m e s s T a f fViaSport and Sport BC announced

Thursday they will honour nine dedicated sport leaders from Trail on June 5 with the Community Sport Hero Awards presented by Teck.

The public award ceremony, hosted at the Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel in Trail, celebrates the contributions of long-time community sport volunteers.

“The Community Sport Hero Awards are a celebration of volunteers who have con-tributed eight or more years to sport,” said Twyla Ryan, Chair of Sport BC. “Sport is crucial to the development of strong, healthy communities, and community volunteers, like the nine scheduled to be honoured, are essential to that success.”

Nominations for the award come directly from Greater Trail residents who recognize the outstanding volunteers that make a posi-tive impact on individuals and the commun-ity. This year’s Sports Heroes are

Brian Pipes, Baseball, Brad Elliott, Baseball, John D’Arcangelo, Floor Hockey, Dale and Wendy Glover, Baseball, Sheila Hawton, Special Olympics, Sandra Rothwell, Special Olympics, Elisabeth Iannone, Skating, and Dan Horan, Track and Field.

The public is invited to help celebrate these individuals at the ceremony, beginning at 6:00pm but please RSVP to [email protected] by May 31. This is the third visit to Trail since the program’s inception in 2001 and is the fourth stop for the Community Sport Hero Awards in 2013.

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TodayJunior Baseball

Trail Reds vs Trail Marinersat Butler Park 5:30 p.m.

Saturday Little League minorAt Andy Bilesky Park

Nelson 2 vs Trail Bella Tire 11 a.m.Nelson 1 vs Trail Legion at 1 p.m.

Senior Men’s Baseball Trail AM Ford Orioles vs Kamloops Sun

Devilsdoubleheader at Butler Park

4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Golf

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SundaySenior Men’s baseball

Trail Orioles vs Kamloops Sun Devils Butler Park 11 a.m.

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Little League MajorsNelson vs Trail

at Andy Bilesky Park 5:30 p.m.AnnouncementsSenior Games

Registration closes Thursday for the BC Seniors Games (Zone 6) to be held in Kamloops from Aug. 20-24, for seniors

55 and over. Check the 26 events and lots of info on bcseniorsgames.org or contact 362-9489. Next Zone 6 general meeting on Thursday at the Castlegar Complex,

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Forty-two Birchbank ladies teed off on Saturday under sunny skies to par-ticipate in their first tournament of the year. The Early Bird Tournament, which was a two-day event for many years, was cut back to a one-day tournament this year. The four ball stroke play format saw the team of Maureen Elliott and Fran Gelinas win by rerogression over second place team of Terry Van Horn and Elaine Martin. Both teams carded a net 63 for the 18 hole competition. Pictured from left to right: Fran Gelinas, Elaine Martin, Terry Van Horn; missing from photo is Maureen Elliott.

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Wayne Weaver and Larry Doyle shot the combined best score on their way to a victory at the Birchbank Retirees Club prestigious Chapman Two ball tournament, held on May 9.

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T H E A S S O C I A T E D P R E S SLONDON - David Beckham is retiring from

soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

The 38-year-old former England captain, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday he will retire after the season.

“It’s a good way to go out,” Beckham said in Paris. “It’s every athlete’s dream, every foot-baller’s dream to go out on the top - on top form or winning a trophy ... leaving as a champion.”

Beckham, whose curling free kicks and pin-point crosses became his signature as a player, has two more matches left at PSG against Brest on Saturday and at Lorient on May 26. He has been giving his salary to a children’s charity.

Asked what led to his decision, Beckham replied with a laugh: “Probably when (Lionel) Messi was running past me in that home game,” referring to PSG’s Champions League match against Barcelona last month.

Beckham started his career with Manchester United and also played for Real Madrid and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning titles with all those clubs and also making a record 115 international appearances for an England outfield player.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter described the midfielder as “one of the most iconic figures in global football.”

“It’s the end of a chapter of an amazing story,” Blatter wrote on Twitter. “David grew up as a football loving child & achieved his dreams, and unquestionably inspired millions of boys & girls to try and do the same.

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his fourth start, the colt Orb won his first race, last November at Aqueduct.

He’s been in the winner’s circle after every start since.

Now, coming off his victory at the Kentucky Derby, Orb will try to make it six in a row at the Preakness.

Despite his success, Claiborne Farm man-ager Bradley Purcell from Kentucky says that as Orb was grow-

ing up, he didn’t look all that much like a horse that would have a chance at the Triple Crown.

The colt had gate issues early on, though his trainer - Shug McGaughey - has helped him work them out.

An Orb win would set the stage for a Triple Crown try three weeks later in the Belmont Stakes.

The Preakness goes off Saturday with a nineteen-horse field.

Odds on Orbpreakness stakes

T H E A S S O C I A T E D P R E S SKAVARNA, Bulgaria - Ryder Cup winners Ian

Poulter and Nicolas Colsaerts were the unexpect-ed losers on the first day of the World Match Play Championship.

Poulter was handed a 3 and 2 defeat Thursday by Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee on the Gary Player-designed Thracian Cliffs course in the first major tournament held in Bulgaria.

Poulter says: “I got off to a good start with birdies on the first three holes and it was then a combination of a couple of mistakes and handing Thongchai too many holes.”

Defending champion Colsaerts was never in front against Branden Grace, with the South African winning 4 and 3.

T H E C A N A D I A N P R E S SFORT MCMURRAY,

Alta. - It started almost two decades ago with a $20 hockey stick once wielded by a forgotten player for a string of mediocre teams.

It ends this week when millions of dollars are likely to change hands as what may be the world’s lar-gest game-worn col-lection of memorabilia from the world’s best player from the sport’s last great dynasty goes on the auction block.

Shawn Chaulk, a quick-to-smile for-mer Newfoundlander whose hoard of every-thing Wayne Gretzky makes grown men weak in the knees, says it’s all been nothing more than an attempt to get closer to the game he loves.

“When you’re a fan, fans are usually at a distance,” he recently told The Canadian Press in the basement office of his home in Fort McMurray, Alta. The space is a forest of game-used Gretzky hockey sticks, a dress-ing room of game-worn Gretzky jerseys and a trainer’s bag full of assorted pucks, gloves, helmets and skates - all touched, used and sweated in by the Great One himself.

Just a few items from the hundreds in an online auction, which begins Friday through Montreal’s Classic Auctions:

- Battle-scarred gloves and helmets worn during Stanley Cup victories and regular-season tilts that live still in copper-and-blue hearts.

- Gretzky’s early-1980s Oilers Nike track suit.

- A No. 99 practice bib.

- A Gretzky-used equipment bag.

Although he’s played sports all his life, Chaulk, 45, didn’t grow up as the kid with the biggest bag of marbles on the block. He didn’t start col-lecting anything until he was in his 20s - and then it involved golf.

Chaulk had read an article about Arnold Palmer, which includ-ed a chat with the golf legend’s secretary.

“She talked about how once a week she opens all his mail from fans, lays out all his autograph requests

and he signs them and she sends them off,” Chaulk recalled. “I thought, ‘Wow.”’

He wrote to the magazine which for-warded the letter to Palmer, who, in due course, returned a signed autograph. Chaulk thought it was great and, when he thinks something is great, he doesn’t hold back.

“I’d go to the post office and drop 300 let-ters in the mail,” he said. “Some days I’d get up to 50 cards back in the mail.”

He ended up with 50,000 signed hockey cards in his collection, many accompanied by letters. Chaulk’s cor-respondents included Montreal Canadiens legends Maurice and Henri Richard and Jean Beliveau.

But the cards, now sold or donated, were just a gateway drug. Before long, and as his contracting business prospered, Chaulk was dabbling in harder stuff: signed photo-graphs, prints, jerseys.

Then one afternoon he was in an Edmonton pawn shop, looking over some more cards. He spotted an old hockey stick hanging on the wall. The man behind the counter told him it had been used by Wayne Presley, a journeyman NHLer for five teams between 1984 and ‘97.

“I didn’t realize you could put your hands on that type of thing,” said Chaulk, awe still in his voice more than a decade later.

“I didn’t know it was available to the fan. And there I am in a pawn shop and

there’s a game-used stick there.

“I asked to see it and held it and went ‘Wow! Will I ever get closer to the game?’

“I spent my $20. That was my first piece of the game.”

But not his last. Chaulk moved on from Presley and decided to focus his collection on Gretzky. If game-used sticks were available, he wanted them from

the more illustrious Wayne.

Chaulk now has more than 100 sticks that once hit the ice in the hands of the Great One: Titans, Eastons, wood and aluminum. They cover his entire career - from the 1977 world juniors to his last NHL game on April 18, 1999, with the New York Rangers.

The final step in Chaulk’s full-blown

collector’s bug came in 2005, when a major Gretzky collection hit the block.

“I saw, in one single auction, the amount of stuff that can surface from a single player. That was the turning point for me. I knew I wanted to collect game-worn equipment and that would be my focus.”

Chaulk bought a jersey at that sale and hasn’t slowed down since. He began buy-ing at other auctions and slowly networked himself into a com-munity of like-minded souls who would get in touch if they ran across something they thought might inter-est him.

Persistence helped.“Once I get some-

thing in my mind, there’s no stopping me,” Chaulk laughed. “Ask anybody that I’ve acquired something from who didn’t truly want to give it up. I am a hound.”

Acquisitions came so thick and fast Chaulk jokes that his wife Tanya is on a first-name basis with all the local couriers.

The collection has been a big part of his life and Chaulk speaks with great fondness of the friends he’s made among fellow collect-ors. He’s got a great story about filmmaker Kevin Smith calling him up and asking if he could buy a stick, which ended with Chaulk hanging out with the celebrities at the Sundance Film Festival, while Smith used a borrowed stick as a prop onstage.

Why sell, then?Insurance is a big

reason. Collections such as Chaulk’s are hard to buy coverage for and the thought of a fire makes him blanch.

Also, he’s already got most of the main Gretzky items likely to come on the mar-ket, so the thrill of the chase is getting rarer.

“There’s not a lot of chase left. It’s like I’ve gotten to the top of the mountain. I have the memories. It’s maybe time to spread it out a little bit.”

He’s pretty casual about what he thinks the sale might bring in. He claims not to have a figure in his head and doesn’t keep a database of what he paid for the items.

Still, consider

just the sticks. The cheapest one is worth about $2,500 and the most expensive about $20,000. There are plenty leaning against his wall that sell in the neighbourhood of $9,000.

Chaulk has more than 100 sticks.

The Wayne Gretzky of Wayne Gretzky col-lectors knows his trove won’t stay together. It’ll get parcelled out to collectors around the continent and, probably, the world.

He just hopes that whoever buys the items lets people see them. He shudders at the thought of some-one cutting up the jer-seys and selling them piece by piece, which happens.

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The Great One’s memorabilia on the auction blockChaulks’ Wayne Gretzky

memorabilia:- The jersey Gretzky was wearing when teammate Steve Smith scored on his own net in a division final in April 1985 against the Calgary Flames. The Oilers lost the game and were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs (to be included in later auction).- The jersey he wore when he scored his 500th goal in a game against the Vancouver Canucks in November 1986. It was a three-goal evening for the Great One, the 500th into an empty net. He also wore the jersey in the playoffs the following spring (in the auction).- The puck he scored his 500th goal - in auction.- A puck from the first NHL game for both Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 10, 1979, against the Chicago Black Hawks. The Hawks won 4-2 (in the auction).- The puck used when he notched his 400th assist in a game against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 23, 1983. Jaroslav Pouzar was the goal-scorer and Jari Kurri also picked up an assist (in the auction).- Seven pairs of gloves, including all the pairs Gretsky wore during the Stanley Cup playoffs with the Oilers, as well as the ones he wore during the 1986-87 season when he won his seventh straight Art Ross Trophy for most points (two pairs in the auction).- Several pairs of skates, including the ones Gretzky wore when he scored his 500th goal and the pair worn the nights the Oilers won the Stanley Cup in 1985 and 1987 (1985 pair is in the auction).- Gretzky’s Jofa helmets, including one from the 1978 World Hockey Association season and NHL helmets from 1979, 1983 and 1987 (1979 helmet is in the auction).- Miscellany including Gretzky’s early-1980s Oilers Nike track suit and No. 99 practice bib (in the auc-tion).- Five official replica Stanley Cups previously owned by former Oilers owner Peter Pocklington and for-mer Oilers public relations director Bill Tuele (not in the auction).- More than 100 sticks from Gretzky’s entire career.

Leisure

Dear Annie: The principal of the school where I teach has some big tattoos on her neck. She says they are Chinese symbols for “good fortune.” I think they look trashy. I don’t mind tattoos, but I don’t think large mark-ings on one’s hands and neck are appro-priate for school. They don’t convey authority, and I have a hard time taking orders from her.

The last time she entered my classroom, she pointed to a poster listing class rules and said she didn’t like that it had torn edges. I gently said, “I’m sorry, but I’ve been preoccu-pied with my students’ reading skills, math and grammar, so the torn edges will have to wait a bit.” She left the classroom looking uncomfortable.

The school security guards also have tat-toos and not simply the names of their girl-friends or boyfriends. They picture playing cards, dice and other

motifs that I consider more appropriate for a biker bar. During the last parent-teacher conference, one parent exclaimed, “Did you recruit the security guards from the county jail?”

Why is it acceptable for teachers, court offi-cers and other profes-sionals to tattoo their hands and necks when it makes them look like street thugs? How do they expect kids to listen to them when they look like that? I warn my older pupils that visible tattoos may bar them from certain jobs. Most of them take my advice. The ones who don’t are harder to place for summer

internships. -- N.Y.Dear N.Y.: The pro-

liferation of tattoos on the faces, hands and necks of professional sports players and TV reality stars makes this type of artwork seem more mainstream and acceptable. But just as there are dress codes for businesses, there are also dress codes for schools. If the students are not permitted to show such visible tat-toos, neither should the administration and security personnel, who presumably set the example. If you believe this undermines the principal’s authority, you can register a com-plaint with the school board.

Dear Annie: I am 12 years old and car-pool to a gymnastics class with “Alice,” who is two years older. For a long time, we were decent friends and had good times. But last year, Alice got a phone and stopped talking to me. She is always tex-ting.

I have tried so hard to get Alice to talk to me. I have brought games and joke books, but, Annie, it’s been going on for so long, I’m not sure I want to be friends anymore. The main problem is, when we arrive at gym-nastics, none of the other girls talk to me, only Alice. So now I don’t have anyone.

I don’t know why Alice treats me this way. Is she angry or jealous? Should I give her a second chance? Our moms our friends, and we’ll probably be carpooling for a long time. -- Hurt and Wondering

Dear Hurt: We don’t think Alice is angry, jealous or anything else. We think she is 14 years old and has a new phone. Like many kids, she wants to text more than she wants to talk. Also, now that she is a teenager, she may be less inclined to be so tight with a 12-year-old, even if she likes you. You can try

to engage her by ask-ing her to show you the features on her phone, but really, your best bet is to work on forming friendships with the other girls in gymnas-tics. Please try.

Dear Annie: The let-ter from “Tired of ‘Go See a Counselor’” dis-

played ignorance. You give excellent advice. “Go See” must not understand that some problems are too com-plicated to explain in a couple of paragraphs. A counselor may spend several sessions with someone to determine the best advice. It’s

like a family doctor who advises a patient with chest pains to see a cardiologist. -- Denham Springs, La.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers col-umn.

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For Saturday, May 18, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a strong day for writers, teachers, actors, salespeople and anyone who needs to sell his or her ideas. You easily see original con-cepts and new ways of doing things. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Look for a new job or new sources of money today. By all means, trust your mon-eymaking ideas. (Keep your eyes open, because you also might find money.) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Surprising social situ-ations will probably arise today. You might get an unexpected invitation to go somewhere, or you might meet someone who is a real character. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a restless day, but in a pleasant way. You feel excited and eager for adven-ture. Something hidden

going on behind the scenes will benefit you. (Secret love affairs also are likely.) LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Group situations, classes, meetings or large confer-ences will be thrilling for you today. Something will happen that expands your horizons and makes you consider bigger goals more confidently. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Romance with your boss or someone from another country or a different cul-ture could begin today. You might get a promotion or a welcome chance to travel on business. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel opportunities or chances to get further educa-tion or training might arise suddenly today. However, your window of opportunity will be brief, so act fast! SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Gifts, goodies and favors

from others might fall from the sky today. Be quick to accept them, because this offer won’t stick around for long. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Relations with partners, close friends and members of the general public are enthusiastic and friendly today. Everyone wants to have fun and trade positive ideas. (Wow.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Work-related travel is likely today. All relations with others will be positive, because people are ready to help each other today. (Would that everyday were this easy.) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a great day for a vacation or a chance to enjoy sports, the arts and playful times with children.

Romance with someone from another background might begin. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might impulsively bring home high-tech giz-mos today, or you might spontaneously throw a party! Your home routine will be interrupted in a pleasant way, that’s for sure. YOU BORN TODAY You are an idealist and a philoso-pher. In many ways you value

tradition, yet you are also modern. Sometimes, you get carried away with a cause, in part, because you constantly are testing new theories and ideas. People often turn to you for advice because of your rational outlook. In the year ahead, your primary focus will be on partnerships and close friends. Birthdate of: Tina Fey, actress; Omar Khayyam, poet/philosopher; Chantal Kreviazuk, singer/songwriter.

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Brian & DebbieTowns of Trail arevery pleased to announce the upcoming marriageof their daughter

Jenny Townsto

Dustin Parsonsson of Brad Parsons and the late Kelly Parsons of Surrey, B.C.Wedding to take place August 10, 2013 in Rossland

What a wonderful anniversary

Edith and John Harasin would like to thank their children, their relatives, their many friends and longtime friend and MC Bob Miller, who made our open house and evening dinner such a pleasurable and memorable occasion. Much appreciation to Julie and Brian at The Garage Restaurant for a wonderfully presented meal.We enjoyed your attendance and words of good wishes and look forward to more happy times in the future.Again, many thanks from Edie & John

LoveMarlo, Mike, Nate & MyaMike, Janet & JoshJarret, Megan & Taylor

Happy 40th Anniversary Mom & Dad

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We’re a family-owned and operated General Motors dealership with over 20 years of experience providing uncompromising service to our customers, and we’re looking for someone who shares our philosophy and work ethic. Come be a part of our team. General Motors experience is considered an asset, but is not essential. However, you must have your own tools and safety boots.

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The successful candidate:

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Closing date: May 23, 2013

Commencing June 24 and running to August 9, 2013

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is looking for enthusiastic individuals who possess initiative to plan and supervise the Beaver Valley Summer Parks Programs. The candidates must enjoy working with children, be fun, outgoing and patient. The successful candidates must be accepted into college/university in the fall. Preference will be given to those applicants pursuing a career in recreation, education or working with youth. Rate of pay will be as per the Collective Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current First Aid Certifi cate • Previous experience working with childrenAPPLICATIONS: • Must include proof of acceptance into college/university • Will be accepted until 4:00 pm, May 24, 2013Applications can be dropped off at the Beaver Valley Arena or mailed to:Beaver Valley Recreation Box 880Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0Or emailed to: [email protected]

Beaver Valley Recreation would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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in the West Kootenay Region, for their generous

and continued donations and support. Your response to

our Ministry has been phenomenal and has made it possible for us to donate

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The office of Dr. David Cook (Columbia Ears, Nose and Throat) is seeking applications for a medical office assistant to begin work June 17th. Candidates must have good organizational, communication and people skills. The office utilizes an electronic medical record (EMR). Computer skills are a necessity and experience with an EMR is an asset. This is a full time salaried position.Resumes can be dropped off or mailed to the office (1570 Bay Avenue, Trail, V1R 4B3) or faxed to 250-364-5719.

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Document Control Assistant

Reference No. 1307Reporting to the Projects Coordinator, the Document Control Assistant will be responsible for the Waneta Expansion Project submittal review process under the direction of the Projects Coordinator; maintaining, auditing and archiving of the Waneta Expansion Construction Contract files within Columbia Power’s information system. This position must also manage the docu-ment control strategy and ensure the proper control and protocol for all documents. The incumbent will also be required to assist with a wide range of administrative support services. This is a two year position.Qualifications:

An understanding of “document life cycle”, with a minimum of 2 years experience of document control and knowledge of records information management policies and procedures;Experience in working with construction documentation and knowledge of construction terminology is a requirement;Knowledge of filing systems, with preference to ARCS and ORCS;Progressive training on the use of computer applications includ-ing MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other office software programs with a strong desire to learn new skills and software as required;Demonstrated proficiency in supporting Project Managers and interacting directly with 3rd parties in maintaining document timelines and schedules consistent with the project deliverables;Strong communication, organizational, attention to detail, and problem solving skills including the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment;Demonstrated ability to be self motivated, flexible/adaptable dealing with project demands and able to prioritize; Ability to prioritize and balance a variable workload and have a strong general knowledge of contract administration, invoice processing, travel vouchers and business expenses.

To apply for this position, email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] with the reference number in the subject line.

The closing date for this position is May 17, 2013.Wayne DeWitt ext 25Mario Berno ext 27Dawn Rosin ext 24

Tom Gawryletz ext 26Keith DeWitt ext 30

Thea Stayanovich ext 28Joy DeMelo ext 29

Denise Marchi ext 21

1148 Bay Ave, Trail 250.368.5000

All Pro Realty Ltd.

www.facebook.com/allprorealtyltdtrailbc www.allprorealty.ca

Trail$169,000

MLS#2218523

Salmo$224,500

MLS#2389472

Glenmerry$349,000

MLS#10062890

SUPER

LOCATION

East Trail$159,900

MLS#2218495

REDUCED

Montrose$189,900

MLS#2216791

LARGE LOT

Trail$139,500

MLS#2218753

GREAT VALUE

Fruitvale$129,900

MLS#2215665

3 RENTAL

PADS

Fruitvale$339,900

MLS#2218681

FAMILY

NEEDED

Ross Spur$369,500

MLS#2213358

PRICE

SLASHED

Fruitvale$349,000

MLS#2216293

HUGE FAMILY

HOME

Trail$194,000

MLS#2215306

SOLID

Trail$349,000

MLS#2216675

CHARACTER

HOME

Annable$159,900

MLS#2217602

HUGE FENCED

YARD

Fruitvale$267,500

MLS#2218529

FAMILY HOME

Salmo$99,900

MLS#2389578

Salmo$189,900

MLS#2389158

Shavers Bench$229,500

MLS#2212732

PRICE

SLASHED!

Fruitvale$169,000

MLS#2389136

Fruitvale$319,000

MLS#2389614

NEW LISTING

Fruitvale$139,000

MLS#

NEW LISTING

WOW!

Glenmerry$299,000

MLS#2217178

RIVERSHORE

Fruitvale$339,000

MLS#2214420

HOME ON

ACREAGE

Fruitvale$339,000

MLS#2214964

SUPER

KITCHEN

Fruitvale$479,900

MLS#2218838

LIKE NEW W/

HUGE SHOP

NIPKOW’SGREENHOUSE

395 Mill Road, Fruitvale

NOW OPEN9am - 5pm

7 days a week!

Employment

Help Wanted

Head Vehicle Detailer

At Castlegar Hyundai our inventory and customer vehicles must be spotless.

We require a detailer to clean, restore and protect

vehicles with the utmost care and skill. This is a full-time

position with benefi ts. Experience and a clean

driving record are mandatory.

Submit your resume to [email protected]

or fax 250-365-5376

JANITORS WANTED. Resi-dential/ Commercial/ Lawn Care. Vehicle required. Send resume [email protected] Attention: Glenn

Looking for full/part time worker at garden store, must

have vehicle, customer originated 250-608-2911

NOW HIRING: Columbia Val-ley Greenhouses. Fax Re-sumes to 250-364-2369 or email [email protected]

**WANTED**NEWSPAPER CARRIERS

TRAIL TIMESExcellent ExerciseFun for All Ages

Call Today -Start Earning Money

TomorrowCirculation Department250-364-1413 Ext. 206For more Information

JanitorialJanitorial Services

required for business offi ces in Trail and Castlegar.

Please submit resumes to 1432 Bay Avenue, Trail, B.C.V1R 4B1 by May 20, 2013

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Trades, TechnicalLUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interi-or Locations. Excellent salary, benefi ts and potential for advance-ment. Please submit your resume to [email protected]

Services

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Career Opportunities

Services

Garden & Lawn

Siddall Drover Garden Business

Light Pruning • WeedingGarden Clean-Up

Design • Consultation

250.364.1005

Home Improvements

FLOORING SALEOver 300 Choices

Lowest Prices Guaranteed!Laminates - $0.59/sq ftEngineered - $1.99 sq ftHardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!www.kingoffl oors.com

1.877.835.6670

Household ServicesA-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Fur-nace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-565-0355 (Free estimates)

Misc ServicesDIRTBUSTERS Carpet clean-ing, area rugs, fl ood work, fur-nace & air duct cleaning, 250-364-1484, 250-364-0145MOVING / Junk Removal 250-231-8529PLUMBING REPAIRS, Sewer backups, Video Camera In-spection. 24hr Emergency Service. 250-231-8529Try Our new BP Italian Pizza24/7 Ordering! BP Hot Foods Deli 250-512-9449 online me-nu: bpdinermineralsparesortat-traction.com

Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayHAY FOR SALE

small square$160/ton

250-428-4316

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products

BUTCHER SHOPBC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTERLOCALLY GROWNNATURAL BEEF

Hormone FreeGrass Fed/Grain Finished$100 Packages Available

Quarters/Halves$2.55/lb Hanging WeightExtra Lean Hamburger

$4.00/lbTARZWELL FARMS

250-428-4316 Creston

Garage SalesE.TRAIL, 1650 McLean St. (Eagles Hall) Fri, May 17, 2-7pm. Sat. May 18, 9am-1pmMulti-Family. Tools, antiques, clothing, toys, yard stuff, furni-tureE.TRAIL, 1765 3rd Ave. Sat. & Sun., May 18 & 19, 8am-? Bikes, shed, lawnchairs, etc. Call to view 250-368-3010TRAIL, 1735 Riverside Ave. Sat. May 18th, 9am-12noon. BARGAINS! 250-231-5815

Career Opportunities

Garden & Lawn

Help Wanted

Garden & Lawn

Help Wanted

Houses For Sale Houses For Sale Houses For Sale

Classifieds


1st Trail Real Estate

Jack McConnachie250-368-5222

Fred Behrens250-368-1268

Rob Burrus250-231-4420

Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

Rhonda van Tent250-231-7575

Nathan Kotyk250.231.9484

Marie Claude Germain250-512-1153

1252 Bay Avenue, Trail (250) 368-52221993 Columbia Ave, Rossland (250) 362-5200

www.coldwellbankertrail.com

Let us help you with your home sale or purchase…

Our Team at Coldwell Bankerwould be happy to provide a

FREE Market Evaluation!

Fruitvale $244,900This immaculate, well maintained home is perfect

for right sizing or just beginning your home owner-ship. The fenced yard area can be easily expanded.

Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

MLS# 2218320

FEATURE HOME

Montrose $324,000Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

MLS# 2216882

Rossland $52,000Marie Claude 250-512-1153

MLS# 2217685

Trail $259,900Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

MLS# 2215314


MLS# 2218240


MLS# 2217628

House +

101.5 Acres

Trail $172,000Fred Behrens 250-368-1268

MLS# 2216126

Montrose $345,000Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

MLS# 2389903

Trail $99,500Nathan Kotyk 250-231-9484

MLS# 2218895

Rivervale $339,000Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

MLS# 2217644

Fruitvale $289,000Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

MLS# 2389671

Fruitvale $185,000Rob Burrus 250-231-4420

MLS# 2217804

Trail $145,000Patty Leclerc-Zanet 250-231-4490

MLS# 2389483


MLS# 2218642


MLS# 2389421

Trail $149,900Rhonda van Tent 250-231-7575

MLS# 2219089

10 Acres

Basement

Suite

1.33 Acres

Misc. for Sale

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVEST-MENT ON RIONDEL RD. above Kootenay Lake. 4 k to Ashram 4 k to Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfi n-ished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for build-ing, one with lake view. In Aug,12 appraised at $170,000 but older, fl exible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mort-gage for suitable person or couple. For info & view-ing please call : 1-780-566-0707

For Sale By Owner

Commercial/Industrial

Auto Financing

Vehicle WantedDESPERATELY LOOKING FOR RELIABLE VEHICLE FOR DEPENDABLE TRAIL TIMES DELIVERY PERSON. NO COST OR CHEAP. 250-364-3896Houses For Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Garage SalesFRUITVALE, 2251 Caughlin Rd. Sat. May 18, 8am-3pm; Sun. May 19, 10am-3pm; Mon. May 20, 8am-12noon. Multi-Family. TVs, bikes, plants, rhubarb.WANETA, 8412 Theatre Road (behind WalMart) Sat. May 18, 9am-4pm. Broad Selection, some furniture. No early birds.W.TRAIL, 970 Milligan. Sat. May 18 9am thru Fri. May 24. Perennial garden plants, 1yr. old Wisteria, Etc.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL

44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB

www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale

1991 Knight Car Dolly Utility Trailer For Sale in Nelson. Good shape. New

wiring and repackedbearings. Two sets of straps - one for larger vehicle & one

for smaller vehicle. $500 fi rm. 250-354-7471.

ORIGINAL ART collected over 60 years. By appointment only250-368-6908

Houses For Sale

FILM, VIDEO, AUDIO,PHOTO DIGITAL SERVICES8mm, 16mm movie fi lmtransfers, slide, video & audio tape conversions, DVD & CD duplications www.tmtv.netToll free: 1-800-824-8688Nelson, BC Serving theKootenays since 1980

Fishing Tackle 40% off. Made In Canada Since 1960. www.baloinindustries.com or call: 1.403.284.2353

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

Misc. WantedTrue Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accu- mulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251

Real Estate

Houses For Sale4 bdr.Upper Rossland House.Full Basement. Close to amenities. $207,500 2224 3rd ave. 250-362-5346

Homes WantedWANTED IN ROSSLAND:

HOUSE or CONDO To Rent or Buy for earliestJune 15th or July 1st. Can accommodate date for the right place & arrangement.

Reasonable pricing for Sale. Can commit to Long term lease of 1 yr, minimum 3

bedroom with yard & garden space. Upper Rossland or Red Mtn. Resort area pre-ferred. We are a family with behaved outdoor dog & cat.

Professional couple with steady income and children. Please call 250-362-7681

evenings & weekends. 250-231-2174 daytime. Monika

KootenaysALL WEST KOOTENAY

REAL ESTATEwww.KootenayConnection.com

FREE Market EvaluationAir Miles/Moving Trailer

GREG GRITCHINCentury21Mountainview Realty

1-250-365-9791

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250.364.1822CASTLEGAR, 1Bdrm. ground level, f/s, $600./mo.util.incl., avail. immed. 604-512-4178Ermalinda Apartments, Glen-merry. Adults only. N/P, N/S. 1-2 bdrms. Ph. 250.364.1922

Francesco Estates, Glenmer-ry. Adults only. N/P, N/S, 1-3 bdrms. Phone 250.368.6761.

Houses For Sale

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentGlenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $750./mo. 250-368-5908

Glenmerry 3bdrm. F/S $850/mo. Heat included. 250-368-5908

ROSSLAND, 2BD., covered carport, clean & quiet, N/S, N/P. 250-362-9473

Sunningdale:2bdrm corner unit,TV cable & heat included & free use of washer and dry-er. $750/mo. 250-368-3055

TRAIL, Rossland Ave. 1bdrm w/d f/s, n/s n/p. $550/mo. Avail. immed. 250-368-1361

TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apartment. Adult building, per-fect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, com-fortable. Must See. 250-368-1312

WANETA MANOR 2bdrm., NS,NP, Senior oriented, un-derground parking 250-368-8423

WARFIELD, 1BD. F/S. Coin laundry, storage. Secure bldg. N/S, N/P. $625. util.incl. 604-459-8327

WARFIELD APARTMENTS. 1&2-bdrm, N/S, N/P. Long term tenants. 250-368-5888

Commercial/Industrial

CASTLEGAR 279 Columbia Ave

1800 sq ft Prime Main fl oor retail/offi ce with 2400 sq ft lower retail/storage area,

kitchen, ladies/men change rooms & showers.

For information call Peter 250-365-7551

Houses For SaleSmall Ads work!

Fireside Inn & Conference Centre 580 sq ft commercial retail

space, looking for a tenant to complement the

tourist & hospitality industry perfect for a gift shop, salon gallery or massage therapy

Call 250-365-2128 rob@fi resideinn.ca

Homes for RentE.TRAIL, 2bd. house & 2bd. apt. available. 250-362-3316Large ground fl oor basement apartment in quiet house. great for seniors, no stairs, 2 brm, fridge stove washer and dryer, Dishwasher,carport Close to downtown Ross-land.$750 a month, References 250-362-9066TRAIL, 2BD. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $750./mo. 250-512-9601TRAIL, 3BDRM., newly up-graded, very clean, references required. 250-368-9558

Shared Accommodation

FURNISHED room in W. Trail hse. Incl util, wifi , laundry. N/S, N/P. $475/mo. Refs. 250-608-4425.

TownhousesEdgewater Townhouse in Glenmerry, 3bd, 1.5Bth.,f/s, $850./mo. 250-368-5908

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Transportation

Recreational/Sale2001 28’ Komfort 5th Wheel

1 Large slide, N/S, N/P $10,900 Call 250-365-6200

Trucks & Vans06 Dodge Laramie Qd/Cb low mileage 72 k kl new condition, new tire & brakes $20,000 352-5679

1989 L9000 Ford Dump Truck

Certifi ed, newer nahanee lock box, 425 cat engine, 15 over

eaton fuller transmission, new paint, $15,000, $5,000 for 20 T Trailer fl at deck 250-365-3458

or 304-86381996 DODGE 15-pass. van.Rebuilt engine/ front end. View @ 2021 Columbia Ave., Trail. $3,900. 250-364-2922

Boats12ft. Lowe aluminum boat and trailer with 4.5 merc. Good condition. $1,800.obo. 250-367-027716FT. Infl atable w/65 HP Evin-rude & trailer. Great for river. $3,000. 250-364-29221978 19’ Fiberform Cougar, grey leather int. Chev 350-260HP (756hrs) EZ loader trailer. 4 Props: 3 Al; 1 Stain-less. Very well maintained. $5,000. 250-364-1612

2000 18’ Star craft/bow rider immd cond, low hours

indoor storage, 4.3 inboard outboard merc, alpha #1, keel guard, doel fi n, canvas cover

4 hp 4 stroke merc troller lots of acc’s,1 owner

asking $11,000 Call 250-608-2107

Houses For Sale

Classifieds

REgionalTrail Times Friday, May 17, 2013 www.trailtimes.ca A21

The Trail Timesis looking for responsible,

energetic people to deliver the West Kootenay Advertiser door

to door in the Trail Area!

Earn up to $20.00 / hr.

For more information contact: Michelle Bedford, Trail Times Circulation Manager

1163 Cedar Avenue, Trail | 250-368-8551 ex.206 | [email protected]

Saving up forsomething special?

T H E A S S O C I A T E D P R E S SSEATTLE - Officials

in Washington state took their first stab at setting rules for the state’s new marijuana industry Thursday, nearly eight months after voters here legal-ized pot for adults.

Among the pre-liminary regulations: They want to track marijuana from “seed to store,” and while they’re putting a cap on the number of retail stores in each county, they’re not planning to limit the number of licensed pot growers or processors.

No sales of mari-juana extracts, such as hash, would be allowed - unless the extract is infused into another product - and all pot-related busi-nesses would have to have security systems, 24-hour video surveil-lance and insurance.

Any marijuana product sold at a state-licensed stores would carry a label noting that it “may be habit

forming,” accom-panied by a logo of Washington state - with a marijuana-leaf silhouette smack in the middle.

Staff at the state Liquor Control Board spent long hours vis-iting marijuana grow houses, studying the science of getting high and earning nick-names like “the queen of weed” before issu-ing the rules.

“They are based

upon hundreds of hours of internal research and delib-eration, consultation with multiple industry experts and input from the over 3,000 indi-viduals who attended our forums statewide,” said Sharon Foster, chairwoman of the state Liquor Control Board.

Foster -- who began a speech at a recent conference by saying, “My friends now call

me the queen of weed” - said the board is try-ing to create a tightly regulated system that ensures both large and small operations a place in the emerging market.

Last fall voters made Washington and Colorado the first states to legalize the sale of taxed marijuana to adults over 21 at state-licensed stores.

Marijuana sales in Washington should begin in early 2014 - unless the Justice Department has some-thing to say about it.

Pot remains illegal federally, and the DOJ could sue to try to block the licensing schemes in Washington and Colorado from taking effect.

Under the 46 pages of rules circulated Thursday, Washington state would use a criminal history point system in determining whether someone is eligible for obtaining a license to grow, sell or process pot.

A felony in the past decade or two mis-demeanours in the past three years would disqualify an applicant - but applicants could get a free pass on up to two pot-possession misdemeanours, and any single state or federal conviction for selling, growing or possessing marijuana could be waived on a case-by-case basis.

The board also said it will conduct crim-inal and financial background checks on “financiers” of pot businesses - anyone who invests more than $10,000.

The “seed-to-store” system for tracking marijuana is designed to help prevent any pot from being diverted to the black market.

It would require growers, processors and retailers to noti-fy the board of any marijuana shipments, and to keep records such as when plants are harvested and destroyed.

Washington releases draft of marijuana rulesT H E A R R O w L A k E S N E w S

Rodney Potapoff brought his proposal for a medical marijuana dispensary application within Nakusp to an April council meeting.

With him, he also brought copies of the 27-page document outlining regulations for licensed grow ops, and it was clear that he had done his research.

Changes to the medical marijuana by Health Canada mean the end to government producers and home growers. Under the new rules, only companies that meet strict security requirements will be eligible to be licensed producers.

Potapoff has been in communication with Health Canada researching the new require-ments for his proposed medical marijuana company “Delta Nine” and brought copies of the new guidelines to council. Potapoff told council there is a system of “constant monitoring” by Health Canada.

“This time next year [Health Canada] want us in full-time production, with all security in place,” Potapoff told council, who also said he was considering the old firehall as a potential site for the business.

The security checks for every person involved in medical marijuana are rigorous, Potapoff told council, who is currently going through an extensive background check.

In response to Potapoff’s request for a letter of intent from the Village, council would have to have a report from staff advis-ing council how to move forward if they are interested.

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VERNON200-3107 - 48th Ave.

542-3000(250)

Vernon KELOWNA2153 Springfield Road

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ANDRES WIRELESSCherry Lane Mall

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Kamloops KELOWNA2153 Springfield Road

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KAMLOOPS745 Notre Dame Drive

851-8700(250)


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ANDRES WIRELESSAberdeen Mall(250) 377-8880

CASTLEGAR200-1965 Columbia Ave.

365-6455(250)

KELOWNA2153 Springfield Road

860-2600(250)

NELSONChahko Mika Mall

352-7258(250)

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426-8927(250)

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PRINCE GEORGE2591A Vance Rd.

563-4447(250)

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A24` www.trailtimes.ca Friday, May 17, 2013 Trail Times

650 - 9th Avenue, Montrose $319,000

NEW BUILD! 4 bdrm 2 bath home! Fully fenced yard, shop, shed, rebuilt from

foundation up! Perfect opportunity to own a new home without having to pay GST!

Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

20 Hillside Drive, Trail$202,000

Open concept, 2 bdrms, of� ce, a/c, u/g sprinklers, garage AND carport, workshop

& rec room! Upgrades: kitchen, bath, windows and brand new stainless steel

appliances! This is quite a package!Call Tonnie (250) 365-9665

Lot 2, Highway 3B, Ross Spur $250,000

Fantastic opportunity- 29 subdividable acres for your dream home, hobby farm or to hold as an investment. Treed with

large level building sites and plenty of privacy. Electricity and telephone available at property line. Call your

REALTOR® today to view this opportunity.Call Art (250) 368-8818

NEW PRICENEW LISTING

840 Forrest Drive, War� eld $295,000

5 beds, 2 1/2 This wonderfully maintained home is sure to please with its great War� eld location and beautiful

fenced yard with a deck. Features a large two car car-port and daylight basement.

Call now before it’s gone.Call Jodi 250-231-2331

WARFIELD

FAMILY HOME

Rossland$179,000

Here is your opportunity to own a popular and very successful cafe located right

in the heart of downtown Rossland. The owner just completed a full interior reno-vation last year. Call your REALTOR(R) for

more information. Call Richard (250) 368-7897

BUSINESS

FOR SALE!

2034 – 8th Avenue, Trail $109,000

Great starter, couple, single or retiree home. Features include, 2 bdrms, 1 bath,

covered parking, covered deck with view, central air conditioning, upgraded furnace, laminate � oors, open concept

� oor plan, and fenced yard. Good value here! Don’t wait call your REALTOR® now!

Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

12 Monashee Place, Rossland $359,000

Gorgeous townhome tucked away amongst the trees. This 3 bedroom,

2 bath home boasts hardwood � oors, lots of light, a spacious kitchen and all

located on one level.Call Christine (250) 512-7653

2069 - 6th Avenue, Trail $164,500

Great 2 bdrm home located on a fully fenced 50x100 � at lot with an insulated

double garage. New � ooring, tons of light, large patio area with lots of privacy. Full basement with cold storage, dining room with built in window bench. Plenty of fruit trees and a veggie garden complete this

package.Call Christine (250) 512-7653

NEW PRICE

208 Ritchie Avenue, Tadanac$549,000

This amazing 4 bedroom home offers a designer kitchen with custom cabinetry

and bright windows, the bathrooms are updated, and the living room has a

gorgeous � replace and hardwood � oors. The yard is beautiful with gardens, patio,

sun deck and river views! Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

NEW PRICE

1638 Cedar Avenue, Trail$179,000

Owned by the same family since 1948, this character home is close to town and features large rooms, custom � replace,

gorgeous views and much more. Extensive wiring and plumbing upgrades.

Call today for your personal viewing.Call Mary M (250) 231-0264

NEW PRICE

#101-1800 Kirkup Avenue, Rossland

$149,000Don’t waste time on mundane tasks such as yard care, shoveling and maintenance.

This building has had many upgrades and this unit has been beautifully

renovated with an open, modern kitchen, upgraded bathroom, tile, carpets, and

fresh paint. Just move in and play! Call your REALTOR® now to view.Call Deanne (250) 231-0153

1569 – 3rd Avenue, Trail $179,000

3bdrm, 1 bath home on fully fenced lot. Home features newer windows, newer roof, new hot water tank and updated

electrical. The radiant heat is perfect for anyone suffering from allergies.

Call now.Call Terry 250-231-1101

Ron & Darlene Your Local Home Team

39 Hazelwood Drive, Trail$249,000

Great Sunningdale location. Great family home. Great price. 3

bedroom 2 bathroom home. Exceptionally well built. Oak � oors, � replace, large dining area, patio and double garage.Call Ron and Darlene for a personal viewing of this � ne character home.

347 Railway Lane, Trail$109,000

This home offers 4 bdrms - 2 baths and full loft area for extra living space/studio/playroom, air conditioning, new � ooring

in kitchen/bathroom the list goes on. Excellent value for this move in ready

home.

Ron 368-1162 Darlene 231-0527

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OPEN HOUSESaturday May 18th • 11am - 1pm

2310 McBride

Street, Trail$367,900Super Family

Home located in Miral Heights - 5

bdrm/3 bthrm home with great � oor plan - many extra features to this home. Call for your viewing.

Call Mark (250) 231-5591

KOOTENAY HOMES INC.1358 Cedar Avenue, Trail 250.368.8818

www.kootenayhomes.comwww.century21.ca

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