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IH CEO made a stop at Golden HospitalJessica [email protected]

Golden may be one of the smaller and more isolated communities under Inter-ior Health’s jurisdiction, but that doesn’t mean it is any less important said the health authority’s top executive during a visit last week.

Chris Mazurkewich, president and CEO of Interior Health (IH), toured through the Kootenays to hear from medical profession-als on the ground about what’s working, and what isn’t.

“We wanted to get out and listen to people to get a better feel for how services are deliv-ered on a local level,” said Mazurkewich. “There is an amazing group of clinicians

here, and we want to know how we can sup-port them as best as possible.”

Like most communities under IH’s pur-view, Golden is dealing with staff and infra-structure deficits, mainly due to an aging workforce (which is not exclusive to the medical field in British Columbia), and aging equipment and buildings.

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When you’ve had access to cer-tain items all your life, it’s easy to forget that in other parts of the world people simply have to do without.

In developing parts of the world women and girls have to go without feminine hygiene products, which means that often they are not permitted to go to school or work for days at a time.

“It’s something we don’t think anything of, but can you imagine, not having access to these items means that you’re left in a room by yourself for days at a time,” said Bev Ewan with the Mountain Magic Quilt-ers’ Guild. “They lose up to two months of life every year because of it.”

When the guild heard about

this issue they teamed up with Days for Girls, an internation-al non-profit that provides reusable products to women in need, and made reusable sani-tary supplies to send to places like Haiti.

They began sewing the items in October, and have just sent out a package that contains 880 sewn items (including cloth bags, flannel liners, and shields to hold the liners), 110 pairs of underwear, 50 face cloths, 75 bars of soap, 140 reusable plastic bags, and $200 to help the Fer-nie Days for Girls organization fill in any gaps in the packages.

When Days for Girls first start-ed tackling the issue, they pro-vided disposable products. But without proper garbage servi-ces in these countries, it created more problems than it solved.

Now, in places where woman are receiving these packages,

they are gaining weeks of their lives back every year, and are gaining the autonomy to keep going to school and work.

“It has just made such a huge difference in their lives,” said Ewan.

To help keep costs down, the packages won’t be shipped, but rather the organization will wait until someone travelling to Haiti offers to take them down.

“We have spent many hours completing these items and feel very proud of our efforts,” said Ewan. “We would like to thank anyone who contributed to this achievement with money, time or supplies. You are all cham-pions. We would also like to thanks the Golden Lions Club for generously donating the use of the Lions’ Den to our group for the weekend.”

Learn more at www.girls-fordays.org.

The ladies from Golden’s Mountain Magic Quilters’ Guild have sewn kits of reus-able feminine hygiene products to send to Haiti through the organization Girls for Days. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

Quilters aim to improve quality of life for girls in the developing world

Continued from page 1“We have to make strategies that take into

account sustainability. We’re looking at a mass retirement of skilled staff,” said Mazurkewich. Currently they are looking at the education side to make sure skilled workers are coming out of the school system.

Unfortunately, in places like Golden, recruit-ment and retention of staff can drastically affect service level. IH is currently examining the lab services being offered at the local level, and are undergoing a process to determine if some of those services need to be changed, or even cen-tralized. The two-year process began this past fall.

Of course with equipment aging as well, there is always going to be a wish list at the Golden Hos-pital for pieces that need to be purchased or updated. Golden is fortunate enough to have a giving community, and Mazurkewich says he is impressed at how much has been raised by local staff and charities.

Just last year an initiative spearheaded by resi-dent Keith Hern, called Friends of the Golden

and District Hospital, raised $50,611.And that isn’t the only thing that has Mazurke-

wich praising Golden.“Something that has always impressed me, the

local physicians, nurses and pharmacists have come up with a protocol on pain management with the paramedics so that when you’re riding in an ambulance to Kelowna or Cranbrook or wher-ever, and the patient can adjust the medication themselves. That doesn’t happen anywhere else, it’s quite unique,” he said. “There’s a thought to rolling it out to other places around B.C. It’s a local innovation that’s quite amazing.”

There weren’t any major issues that Mazurke-wich and his team identified on their short trip, but he did say that these tours to local hospitals help them see where there are gaps in service. And, if the local team of healthcare workers are ready with a plan or initiative, changes can be made quite quickly.

“Like I said before, there is a great group of pro-fessionals here, and our job is to support them in any way we can.”

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The Older Work-ers program at Col-lege of the Rockies has received a go-ahead for a fourth and fifth intake after three wide-ly successful sessions over the past year.

The program gives elder work-ers an opportunity to re-enter an ever-changing workforce with the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

Computer skills are at the forefront of the curriculum and

often provide students with the clearest path towards improvement.

Gideon Smith has taught digital technol-ogy courses in the pro-gram since it began in Golden and has noticed that students, even those that come in with a good base-line knowledge, always feel better prepared for the workforce at the program’s comple-tion.

“That’s a big chunk of the program. Gen-erally it amounts to 37 sessions and each session is three hours long,” he said.

“A lot of their train-ing is learning how to work with comput-ers in a modern office environment.”

Smith adds that many of his students come in with a sort of fear of computers, but that by the end of the program they emerge with a new sense of confidence when deal-ing with modern tech-nology.

“In pretty much every group I get one or two that have a good baseline knowledge, but by the end of the program all of them tell me they learn some

things that they didn’t know,” he said.

Leslie Adams teach-es in areas such as team building, communi-cation and goal-set-ting, and has noticed that students graduate from the program with considerably more confidence than when they enter it.

“They have a lot of skills that they come with…but what I notice is they come in all eager to learn and enthusiastic but feel-ing quite nervous,” Adams said.

“By the time that the program ends, they’re

a cohesive group with a good support system and their confidence level is so much great-er. They’re just more comfortable with their skills and the things that they know.”

Dealing with cus-tomers, asking the right questions to gain information and how to improve listen-ing skills are among the focal points for Adams when it comes to teaching communi-cation skills.

Both Smith and Adams believe that a big part of the con-tinued success of the

program, which was only supposed to last for one intake and is now set to begin its fourth session, is due to the work of the pro-gram’s organizer, Jane Powell.

“I would say (her) organizational skills are a very important factor. Certainly, I real-ly appreciate all of the work that she puts in,” Smith said.

“Supporting people to get here and help-ing them with their challenge to get to the classroom,” Adams added.

Adams also believes that Golden’s demo-graphics lends itself to a program like this.

“We have that core group of middle aged to seniors that don’t have the com-puter skills and feel like they’re missing an entire part of the world…for them to be able to come here and learn how to get on the web, how to access Facebook, how to send an e-mail to a polit-ician…those kinds of things are re-con-necting them.”

The program will have two more intakes, one starting on Apr. 4 and the other starting in September. Con-tact Powell at 250-344-5901 or [email protected] for more infor-mation.

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The discovery of some unusually high-quality silica south of Golden could create approximate-ly 150 direct full-time jobs, and another 500 spin-off jobs, should preliminary plans eventually move forward.

The discovery was made by Hi-Test Sand, an Edmonton-based company that was originally looking at a site south of Golden as a potential frac sand operation in 2013. A year into the process, and upon the discovery of the high-quality silica, the company changed its focus.

“That enabled the business model to change,” said John Carlson, the company’s vice-president.

Silicon metal is used in the production of alum-inum, solar panels and computer chips. The resources from the Golden plant would primarily go towards the production of solar panels.

“The silicon metal is the most appealing to us because of the end use of it going into solar pan-els,” Carlson said.

The entire process is carbon-positive, Carlson says, even when including emissions from mining trucks on the site itself.

Shifting to a green project was another import-ant factor in Hi-Test’s decision to explore the pos-sibility of a silica plant instead of a frak sand oper-ation.

“It was a very easy sell for us, not because of the economic benefit of it, but because of the idea of switching sides from being an input into the oil and gas business to being something that has more longevity in what we really think is going to be the way of the future for us,” he said.

The potential mine site is just north of Horse Creek, and the company would set up a 60 acre plant near Highway 95.

Currently, North America consumes 400,000 tonnes of silicon metal a year but produces just 200,000 ton. The site in Golden could produce about 50,000 tons per year and the current market for silicon metal is $2,700 (USD) per ton.

The entire project is worth $300 million (USD). Carlson was clear that the project in Golden was

far from being a sure-thing, and that Hi-Test is con-tinuing to weigh its options, with another potential site in Washington being under consideration.

However, a few factors are in Golden’s favour, including the weak Canadian Dollar and the fact that Hi-Test would prefer to keep its operations north of the border.

“All the owners of Hi-Test Sand are Canadian and it will be an economic decision, but if the two are equal we would absolutely rather build this in Canada,” Carlson said.

A decision on whether Hi-Test will pursue the project should be made in the next two to six months.

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The Nicholson Fire Department is cele-brating a win this week after being named the Columbia Shus-wap Regional District’s fire department of the year.

The department was given the nod by Kenn Mount, the region-al fire chief, after it was determined that Nicholson had earned high marks in a variety of criteria.

“We use quite a bit of criteria,” Mount said.

“We are always look-ing at which depart-ments are leading the way with a good fire officer core that shows and promotes good leadership, that shares our corporate visions and values and understands the fire service’s responsibil-ities.”

Nicholson’s strong

showing at regional training, its commun-ity service and public education initiatives were also strong fac-tors in the decision.

Nicholson Fire Chief Parker Vaile, who has been the department’s chief since 2013 and remains the youngest in the district, was pre-sented with the hon-our at a CSRD Area A Advisory Meeting on Mar. 9.

“It’s pretty nice to be recognized for the volunteer time for the whole group…it’s a team award. It’s pretty nice, especially for us being out here in Nicholson, we’re kind of all alone from the rest of the CSRD as far as fire departments are concerned,” Vaile said.

Mount says that, although the award is for the entire depart-ment, the honour is a testament to the hard

work from its chief over the years.

“A lot of this has to do with (Vaile),” he said.

“He’s really stepped up. I think there was some hesitancy at the start because it’s quite a bit of extra work to be a chief officer…Par-ker’s really shown an ability to be a natural leader.”

Vaile was adamant in his acknowledgement of his team of volun-teer firefighters that made the award a pos-sibility.

“I’m really just quite proud of the (team) and the continued effort they bring to the table all of the time,” Vaile said.

He also made spe-cial mention of Tony Bell, the department’s training officer, as having a huge part in Nicholson’s develop-ment over the last few years.

“A lot of the way

that a fire department functions comes down to training. I may be the leader but I can’t do it without my train-ing officer. I think Tony Bell deserves as much of this credit as I do. He’s been doing such a great job,” Vaile said.

The landscape for Nicholson Fire might look different in the coming years with growing interest from other Area A residents with regards to fire protection.

“A few weeks ago I did a survey on the Campbell/Mitchell

road area and got a lot of good feedback from people that are very supportive of hav-ing protection. They see the value in it,” Mount said.

There are several steps that need to be taken before fire pro-tection could be imple-

mented, but Mount said that it could hap-pen as early as 2017.

At the same Advisory Meeting where Vaile accepted his award, preliminary results of Area A’s recent survey demonstrated that fire protection was a prior-ity for many residents.

Nicholson Fire Department earns CSRD honour for service

Nicholson Fire Chief Parker Vaile (centre) accepts an award from Karen Cathcart (left) and Rhona Martin during a local advisory committee meeting on Mar. 9. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

Women’s Day event at Jita’s

Georgia Gale performs for the crowd at the International Women’s Day showcase at Jita’s Cafe on Mar. 8. Joel Tansey/Star Photo


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The Woes of Parking in the Wrong Place at the MallImagine leaving your vehicle in the parking lot at the local strip mall, walking over to

a business to conduct your shopping and discovering that it is no longer where you had left it when you return about 15 minutes later. My � rst thought would be that my vehicle had been stolen. This was not the case for a lady from Kelowna though. She had parked in stalls designated by a sign for one business and done her shopping at another. Her vehicle had been towed and she was now facing a signi� cant towing bill and the inconvenience of recovering her vehicle which was now stored about 4 km away.

Needless to say, this lady was irate. The bill was $187 and she was having some di� culty conversing with both the business owner and the towing company. She had two questions for me and they were whether the tow was legal in the � rst place and if the bill was unreasonable.

Parking lots such as this one are a bit of an oddity. Firstly, they are private property and within reason and the law, the property owner may use the property as they see � t. However, because the public has been invited to park there the Motor Vehicle Act sees it as being a highway and normal driving rules apply there as well. This gives the property owner in a municipality authority to immediately remove any vehicle left parked on their property without consent. In this case, the business responsible for the parking space that this lady used chose to remove her vehicle because she failed to obtain their consent. The sign o� ered the use of the space only if she was a customer of that business.

So, before you park in any municipal parking lot, it is wise to know what you are agreeing to before you lock your vehicle and walk away. You are there as a guest or have agreed to a contract for service. Failing to ful� l your end of the bargain may come at a price.

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The members of the new executive at the Seniors Centre. Back (from left): Chris Gaetz, Leslie Parent, Ann Magnusson, Irene Gray, Joyce Nixon. Front: Terry Schiesser, Cathy Pyatt, Dolores Rohrer. Absent: Mary Clampitt and Doreen Kelley. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

RCMP Report: Police seek bike thief infoGolden Star [email protected]

Two bicycle thefts Local police are ask-

ing anyone with infor-mation regarding recent bicycle thefts contact either the RCMP directly at 250-344-2221 or Crimes-toppers at 1-800-222-8477.

“We received two separate reports on March 7 that bicycles had been stolen,” said Cst. Spencer Lainch-bury. The first bicycle is described as a white and green Men’s 21 Speed Makamura, which was stolen from in front of the Family Centre and the second bicycle is an orange and silver men’s road bicycle, taken from the deck of a residence on 12th Street South.

Male allegedly sends nude photos to teenage girl

The Golden-Field RCMP are currently investigating an inci-dent involving a male sending nude photo-graphs to a female youth, which was reported to them on March 9.

“We were advised

that a male, who we are currently trying to identify, had been sending nude pic-tures of himself to a 15 year-old through a game on Facebook,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

“The male was then asking for nude photos of the girl in return.” Police would like to remind par-ents to speak with their children regard-ing online activities, and immediately report anything suspi-cious or inappropri-ate to police.

More information regarding internet safety or the online sexual exploitation of children can be found at www.cybertip.ca

Group seen break-ing into vehicle

Police were called on March 13 just after 1 a.m. to a report of a group of males break-ing in to vehicles near 12th Street South.

“The caller had seen the group entering their vehicle and immediately called police,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

Police were able to identify a second vehicle in the area which appeared to be

broken into.

Dodge pickup on fire in Nicholson

Police are continu-ing to investigate a vehicle fire that occurred on March 13 at a residence on Mcbeath Road, in Nicholson. The call to assist the Nichol-son Fire Department came in just before 9 a.m., and involved a Dodge pickup being on fire.

“At this time we are not able to deter-mine the exact cause of the fire, and would like to speak with any-one who may have wit-nessed or seen the vehicle start on fire,” said Cst. Lainchbury. Anyone with informa-tion can contact the Golden-Field RCMP directly or anonym-ously through Crimestoppers.

Hash oil seized at traffic stop

A traffic services officer seized a small amount of what is believed to be hash oil after a traffic stop on Highway 1 in Golden on March 9.

The officer initial-ly stopped the vehicle after noticing that it

did not have day time running lights, and a smell of marijuana was noted. The driv-er, a 33 year-old from Calgary was arrested, at which point the vehicle was searched resulting in the drug seizure.

Revelstoke male has car impounded

A 31 year-old male from Revel-stoke had his vehicle impounded on March 10 after police allege he was travel-ling 149km/h in a 90km/h zone near Field. The male was also issued a $368 tick-et for excessive speed-ing.

New driver given roadside suspension

A 24 year-old new driver received a 12 hour driving suspen-sion after police con-ducted a traffic stop near Hartley Road, west of Golden, on March 13.

Police allege they noted a smell of alco-hol on the driver’s breath and obtained a breath sample using an approved roadside screening device. The results indicated that the female did have

alcohol in her body, contrary to a condi-tion as a new driver. The driver’s vehicle was also towed.

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Star opinionDays for Girls An eye to the south

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Like many Canadians, I have a close eye on this Primary Season in The United States. So close to the American elephant, we border encrusted Canadians watch every move.

Donald Trump is alarming. His competition is waning. Hilary Clinton is a known Washington opera-tive. Bernie Sanders knows Washington but is less “of” it.

He’s a what? A Democratic Socialist! Leornard Cohen in his poem, Democracy, presented the USA in this

light: It’s here they got the rangeand the machinery for changeand it’s here they got the spiritual thirst.Cohen adds ( and in this I see Bernie Sanders )I’m stubborn as those garbage bags that Time cannot

decay,I’m junk but I’m still holding up this little wild bouquet:Democracy is coming to the U.S.A.The elephant shudders. Will it stand?

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Principal’s Report: NES teachers meet with APES, LGES about new curriculum

Lois EhmanPrincipal at NES

Not only do the students syn-ergize at school, so do the teach-ers. The Nicholson teachers met with the teachers from Lady Grey and from Alexander Park to work together learning about the new curriculum that will be imple-mented in the fall.

It was a wonderful experience to be able to collaborate with grade equivalent teachers in the

zone and come up with some great new ideas to help educate the students in their care.

The Grade 5 students complet-ed the DARE program with Con-stable Rachel Piovesan and cele-brated their achievement with a graduation ceremony on Friday, March 11.

Each student read a short para-graph on something they learn-ed, were presented with a T-shirt and certificate and then shared cake with their families.

Congratulations to all the Grade 5 students.

The Amazon house team “sharpened their saw” at Down Memory Lanes Bowling Alley as a reward for having the most house points in the first half of the school year. A huge thank you to Karen Jones for opening up her bowling alley for our use.

From all the students and staff at Nicholson, we wish you all a wonderful spring break and a very Happy Easter.

The Golden Star’s annual special section celebrating women in business is in this week’s issue.

Sometimes with these sections that come around year after year, it can get difficult to find new things to write about. This topic, how-ever, yields countless interesting stories.

Business is a bit of a misleading title. The purpose of the section is to celebrate women in various professional roles around the com-munity... including roles that not too long ago, would only have been filled by men.

This year we featured a non-profit society lead-er who is at the forefront of issues facing women in this community, a former politician who dis-covered her passion and is sharing it with the world through her new business, and a musician who shares her gift with the youth of Golden, and indulges her daredevil side by working as a guide at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Via Ferrata.

It’s quite an impressive variety of careers to find in just three women.

Years past have been equally diverse, with women in careers ranging from ski patroller / raft guide, to financial officer with the munici-pality.

Coincidentally we also published a story this week about a group of quilters who spent time making some very important items for women in developing countries.

Canadians have been investing a lot of time and resources to strengthen gender equality in our nation, a very worthy cause, but we tend to forget just how difficult life can be for women in other parts of the world.

As the members of the Mountain Magic Quilt-ers’s Guild discovered when they began look-ing into the organization Days for Girls, there are women who do not have access to feminine hygiene products.

For Canadian women these products are as easy to get our hands on as clean water, so it is dif-ficult to understand what like would be like with-out them.

Life would be difficult.Women and girls are often kept in isolation

during their menstruation, causing them to lose days of school or work every month. This adds up to two months a year of life they spend by them-selves in a room.

By providing them with reusable prod-ucts, these women are gaining their lives back, increasing their ability to be successful at school and at work, which are the first steps at gaining equality in society as a whole.

It was a very inspiring story to hear, especially at a time when we’re celebrating some of the amaz-ing things women in Golden are accomplishing.


Stars to Rogers for the mean grilled cheese. Delicious as always.

Stars to the Women’s Centre for hosting a great showcase event at Jita’s on International Women’s Day!

A bonus star to all of the great performers!

Stingers to gas prices for going up by about

10 cents. Bummer!

Stars to the Nicholson Fire Department for your CSRD award. Well deserved and a real testament to your hard work and dedica-tion!

Stingers to people who leave a tiny bit of milk left in the carton. Finish it and throw it out, don’t leave me with false expecta-tions!

Stars to the staff at Omega for the great service!

Stingers to people who never give but always take.

Stars to the woman who helped me retrieve my ski after a yard sale at the resort on the weekend. It was a bad crash but having your help was fantastic!

Are you paying attention to the U.S. presidential pri-maries?

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“I’m trying not to. It’s a bit

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Maximizing food dollars as grocery prices continue to rise Nadine BaergInterior Health

It is becoming more difficult all the time for Canadian families to put healthy and satisfying meals on the table. We’ve experienced rising food costs over the past year and this is forecasted to continue throughout 2016. According to the Guelph Food Institute the highest price increases will be fruit, vegetables and meat. Knowing this how do you maximize your food dollars?

Grocery stores want shoppers to buy products on impulse and therefore spend more. Plan ahead by checking prices and making a grocery list in order to avoid spending money unnecessarily. It is also a great idea to prepare larger meals, this way you can buy in bulk to save money and then freeze leftovers for lunches and dinners.

To cut costs and boost your nutrition intake remember to use fruits and vegetables that are in season. Try to buy in bulk when prices are low and freeze or preserve to have on hand year round. At certain times of the year frozen or canned fruits and vege-

tables may be cheaper than their fresh counterparts. Freezing is an especially good method for preserving nutritional value and remem-

ber to choose canned products with little or no added salt and sugar. Cook with root vegetables – such as turnips, parsnips, potatoes and carrots – by boiling, baking or microwaving.

Using protein alternatives at least two to three times per week is also a great idea as meat is often the most expensive part of a meal. Pulses are a great source of nutrients and fibre and they provide good quality protein to keep you full for longer. You can either soak and cook dry beans, which is the cheapest option, or buy canned beans if time and convenience are a factor. If you are using meat, buy tougher pieces such as a chuck roast and use in roasts or stews.

Finally, use the Interior Health Store It Guide to prevent food wastage by helping your produce stay fresh longer. Just search for ‘Store it’ on the Interior Health website and you will find some great information and a helpful chart to post on your fridge - plus you will find out why it’s good for onions to wear pantyhose!

Respectful treatment of seniors must be a government priorityOne of the biggest

issues that has faced Brit-ish Columbians since the BC Liberals came to power in 2001 has been the treatment of seniors, particularly those who require either in-home or residential care. It is an issue that has been brought to my office countless times, and it is an issue that has caused many people throughout the area to become active politically as they fight for what they believe is right.

I have said many times, and I will say again, that the way we treat our children and the elderly is a true

measure of our society. And I believe that far too many seniors and children have been failed by this BC Liber-al government.

Over the last weeks, I have met with a number of family members who have loved ones in residential care facilities who are desperately concerned about the level of care they are receiving.

British Columbia, while increasing annual spend-ing on healthcare has yet to increase that funding to a level that actually matches the increases in fixed costs, which essentially results in cuts to services to our most vulnerable.

Ensuring that our seniors can live their lives with dig-nity and in comfort must be our priority. I know it is for people in this area. This is why, we need to identify shortcomings when we find them. Loved ones need to feel that they can speak up on behalf of residents, to ensure they are getting the care they deserve.

Our office is here to help or direct you to where you can access help. You can reach us at 1 866 870 4188 or at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.

You can also contact Interior Health’s Patient Care Quality Office (PCQO) at 1 877 442 2001. The PCQO is tasked to provide a clear, consistent, timely and transparent process for patients to register complaints about the care they or their loved ones receive. If your concerns are not resolved to your satisfaction, you can take your issue to the Patient Care Quality Review Board for an independent assessment.

I will continue to fight for better care for our seniors, and I will continue to make sure that the government is held accountable for its treatment of seniors in this area. Ultimately, underfunding seniors’ care is a BC Liberal decision, a choice that has been consistently opposed by people in this area.

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Golden Cinema presents:10 Cloverfield Lane opens Friday Mar. 18, shows at 7pm.

This WeekBargain Basement Thrift Store St.Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.Injury Reduction Program every Tuesday (6:45-8pm) and Thursday 7:15-8:30pm) at LGES. Free program for athletes 9 and up.FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English lan-guage training, citizenship, community resources, bank-ing, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am and Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Call 250-344-8392.Wed, Mar. 16Golden Public Health pres-ents Baby Talk for new par-ents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info.Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults). Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info.Public Skate every Wednesday from 7-8pm at the Golden Arena.Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12:30 - 1:30pmBadminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket.Telling our Life Stories Writing Workshop. 1-3pm No writing experience nec-essary. FREE call 250-439-9665.Young Gunz for youth 10-17 who want to help in the com-munity, learn leadership, and have fun. Group meets at the Legion Wednesdays 4-5pm.Refugee Sponsorship Meeting to explore Golden & area’s interest and capacity for refugee sponsorship. Wed. Mar. 16 at 7pm in Council Chambers. For info contact Michele, 250.344.6117 or [email protected] Seniors Centre Open House Coffee Morning. 10am - 12pm on Wednesday, March 16. Everyone welcome.Let’s do Lunch ~ BC Societies Act on Mar. 16 at the Island from 12-1pm.

Learn about the changes to the act. RSVP to [email protected] Seniors Centre open house coffee morning, Wed. Mar. 16 from 10am - 12pm.

Thurs, Mar. 17 Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448.Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25.Puck and Stick Practice 1-2pm every Thursday.Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday 3:45-5:30pm.Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7pm at College of the Rockies.English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.Golden Delicious Annual St. Patrick’s Day bash at the Rockwater on Mar. 17 at 10pm. Dj Threesixty, Mihajic Touch and special guest Dj Dubconscious. $10

Fri, Mar. 18A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St. S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm.Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448.Mother Goose Program 10 - 11am at the Early Years Centre. Songs & rymes for families with children birth to five years.Friday Reading Program. Improve basic reading skills, learn strategies to improve memory and comprehen-sion. 1-3pm FREE, call 250-439-9665.Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth pro-gram Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with

intellectual disabilities. Call 250-919-0757 for info.Meat Draw and 50/50 at the Golden Legion every Friday and Saturday at 5:50pm.The Legion Food Fridays from 5-7pm. Reserve seats 250-344-4948 or at bar prior to purchase tickets. $12.50 includes dessert.Soup Day at the Golden Seniors Centre, Friday March 18, 11:30am - 1pm $6, children under 3 are free!

Sat, Mar. 19A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meet-ings are open and start at 8pm.Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children.Meat Draw and 50/50 at the Golden Legion every Friday and Saturday at 5:50pm.Story Time at the Golden Library Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am. For pre-school aged children and up.The Sugar Shack on Mar. 19 at KHMR Indulge your sweet tooth with delicious maple products!The Legion Irish Meal Mar. 19 from 5-7pm. Reserve your seats 250-344-4948, Mike Taylor providing entertainment @7pm.BaconBeiner on Mar. 19 (Cross Country Ski event @ Dawn Mountain involving … bacon!) www.baconbeiner.ca

Sun, Mar. 20Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.Public Skate at the Golden Arena Sunday from 4:30 to 5:45pm., Mar 20. fun starts at 4pm in areana lobby. Public skate starts at 4:30 and Kids Puck and stick Play begins at 6pm.

Mon, Mar. 21Art Guild Painting at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 10:30am-3pm. Everyone welcome to attend.Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.N.A. Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every

Monday from 10am-3pm.Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 344-6492 for more info.Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket.The Golden Museum official opening of the exhibit “Sikh Golden Years” Monday, Mar. 21 at 7pm. Everyone wel-come.

Tues, Mar. 22A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Upcoming Events Golden Nordic Ski Club full moon ski on Wednesday Mar. 23 at the Dawn Mtn. Chaley at 8pm.Wrangle the Chute Mar. 24 at Kicking Horse Resort.Kicking Horse Ski Patrol presents Hung Like a Horse Sun. Mar 27 at Rockwater Grill & Bar.Sarah Neufeld of the Arcade Fire at the Civic Centre on Mar. 28 at 8pm. Tickets $15 in advance from Plain Wayne & Jane, or $15 at the door.Royal Canadian Legion #122 General Meeting from 7-9pm at the Legion on Mar. 28.St. Paul’s Anglican Church Easter Service on Sunday, Mar. 27 at 10:30am with Rev. Christine Muise. Easter egg hunt to follow.Live Kicks Presents Braids and Borealis, Thurs. April 7 @ 7:30pm at Golden Civic Centre.Live Kicks Presents 605 Collective Thurs. April 14 @ 7:30pm at Golden Civic Centre.Golden Dolphins Swim Club registration night Wed, April 8 from 6:30-8pm in the Lady Grey Library.


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The � rst Skihs came to Golden about 1902, arriving to work in the sawmill of the Columbia River Lumber Company.

When the Sikhs arrived in Golden the community was in its infancy ands the sawmill had recently opened.

The Columbia River Lumber Company recognized the value of these tall strong men and had no problem with the men. They hired them to work in the lumberyard, planer and sawmill but we have no record of them working in any of the bush crews.

The Golden Museum’s o� cial opening of the exhibit

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If you think that identifying and counting birds sounds like an enjoy-able time, then we could use your help. The Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Sur-vey (CWWS) is a project that uses extra-ordinary citizens to gather important scientific data that is currently lacking.

There are many important outcomes of the CWWS, including long-lasting community benefits and scientific con-tributions. Beyond data collection, this community-based project also aims to enhance and preserve the biodivers-ity and important habitat of the Wet-lands through increased awareness (e.g. school-aged education programs) of its ecological significance. This year’s spring migration survey dates are April 3, 10, and 16 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Most of our survey sites currently have keen volunteers in place for the spring dates, but there are still a few sites avail-able to survey from.

The Columbia Wetlands stretch from Canal Flats to Donald and it is a huge area to monitor, with much of it being inaccessible. We are working hard to have as much of the Columbia Wetlands surveyed as possible - if you have land within or adjacent to the Columbia Wet-lands and want to participate in gather-ing important bird data, we'd really love to hear from you!

The CWWS is in its second year of implementation, and if last year’s suc-cesses are any indication of what’s to come - this year will be truly exciting! During our first year in 2015, over 50 people participated in the waterbird

surveys, with 14 on a waiting list. Near-ly 15,000 birds were counted during spring surveys and nearly 40,000 birds were counted in the fall! Also, 133 ele-mentary and 43 high school students got involved, as well as several ‘Wings Over the Rockies’ field trip partici-pants. Originally planning for only four presentations, due to so many requests, nearly twenty presentations and train-ing sessions were provided.

Several relationships with differing interest groups, including waterbird-related agencies, were formed or grew. The CWWS is a five-year citizen-science project that focuses on over 50 water-bird species, several of which are spe-cies-at-risk.

Bird counts occur during each migra-tion: three during spring in April and three during fall in October.

Our overarching goal is that we obtain an Important Bird Area (IBA) designa-tion for the Columbia Wetlands, which would recognize the wetlands as being nationally or globally significant in terms of their habitat importance for birds.

Although the Columbia Wetlands are widely recognized as an important habi-tat for birds, there have been no recent surveys done.

With this lack of data, a recent appli-cation for an IBA designation was turned down. Another important focus of the CWWS is connecting people with nature through the Columbia Wet-lands, increasing their appreciation for birds and wetlands.

Through this project we also want to determine critical bird habitats within the wetlands and look at potential ways

to ensure that habitat is maintained, restored or enhanced.

You don’t need to be a birder to par-ticipate in the CWWS, as free training modules are provided to new partici-pants.

These modules introduce surveyors to program objectives, identification of waterbirds, survey protocol, field

datasheet, online data entry through eBird, and techniques for counting flocks.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Rachel Darvill at [email protected]. Or you can also visit www.wild-sight.ca/columbiawetlandswaterbird-survey.

Survey seeking support from Golden birders to help collect data

Wildsight is seeking help from bird watchers who could gather data while they’re out to contribute to the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey. Photo Submitted

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Grade 5 students at Nicholson Elementary hold their graduation cer-tificates from the D.A.R.E. drug prevention program. From left, Lukas Pfisterer, Henna Gustafson, Jack Gale, Georgia Gale, Constable Rachel Piovesan, Taya Anderson, Owen Mclennan, and Finn Craig. Photo Submitted


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In today’s modern music, it can be hard to find genuine, good music that speaks to a real audience. Devon Coyote’s timeless fusion of Roots, Rock and Blues does just that. Their shared passion for creating great music and a fierce deter-mination to be heard, have led the boys to humble success in the Canadian Indie music scene.

Years ago, as a lone wolf, Devon “Coyote” Bjarnason carved a path into Western Canada’s touring circuit, win-ning over fans and venues with his passion, presence and strong songwriting. As his sound grew, he recruited a rock-solid rhythm-section by joining forces with drummer/percussionist Rod Anderson and bassist/multi-instrumen-talist D’Arcy Booth.

Rather than a revolving door of hired session players, the Coyotes are a band of brothers; sharing hundreds of nights in grimy motels and long, mara-thon drives in rusty old vans.

This off-stage chemistry and camaraderie transfers to their live show for an electric and energetic experience.

Notable festival appear-ances include: Salmon Arm Roots & Blues, Rifflandia, Cen-tre of Gravity, Keloha Music & Arts, Wapiti, Sunstroke, Har-vest Fest, Music On The Moun-tain, Invermere Music Festi-val, Golden Sound and Desert Live. In their travels they have also been fortunate to share the stage and jam with the likes of Harry Manx, members of Canned Heat, Matt Mays & Adam Baldwin, Sherman Doucette and more.

Devon Coyote will be at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Mar. 19.

The Net Result: Controversial local issue comes to Netflix


A decades-long fight over the potential

development of Jumbo Glacier Resort is thoroughly chronicled in Sweetgrass Pro-ductions’ Jumbo Wild, an hour-long docu-mentary that looks at both sides of the debate.

The proposed resort has created contro-versy for a number of reasons, with each getting its due attention in the film.

At the centre of the discussion is Oberto Oberti, the somewhat eccentric developer who has been trying to get Jumbo off the ground since the early 1990s. Oberti, an avid skier, believes Jumbo has the poten-tial to become a flagship resort for B.C., an attraction that would pull in visitors from around the globe.

Two hotels, over 1,000 residential units and 23 lifts and gondolas would make this one of the largest ski resorts in North Amer-ica and one that could offer year-round ski-ing.

The issues that many valley residents

have with the project are well documented; from the harm it could inflict on local griz-zly bear populations to the land’s status as sacred ground for the Ktunaxa Nation.

The impact the resort would have on tourism has also been under scrutiny, with many believing that Jumbo would simply draw skiers away from area resorts like Kicking Horse, Panorama and Kim-berley.

The filmmakers use a variety of tech-niques to tell the story, including narra-tion, archived footage and new interviews with parties on both sides of the issue.

Oberti himself is a central character in the film. I wouldn’t call him a sympathet-ic character, but he isn’t nearly as unlike-able as Grant Costello, the resort’s VP who claims that opposition to the resort is anti-human.

“They don’t believe that humans should be allowed to change the environment.

I believe that we better the environment when we change it,” he said.

“After a while, it became more import-ant to win than to achieve the dream. The opposition kind of inspired me to not lose at any cost because I don’t want to lose to these people, is what it really comes down to.”

That, ladies and gentleman, regardless of your opinion on Jumbo, is undeniably a man who is in this for the purpose of greed and power and nothing more. It’s a blood-boiling segment.

Jumbo Wild is beautifully shot, fairly bal-anced and manages to go into a great deal of depth in a short amount of time to explore all of the issues many have with Jumbo Glacier Resort. It’s worth 9 mouse clicks out of 10.

Jumbo Wild chronicles the lengthy fight over Jumbo Glacier Resort. Sweetgrass Productions

Local favourite Devon Coyote is performing at the Rockwater. Photo Submitted

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Throughout her life Christina Benty has had many careers, includ-ing fitness instructor, teacher, optician, and more recently, politician. However, her newest professional venture has got her more excited than she ever thought she would be.

Pursuing a higher level of education had been in the plan for a while, but during her term as Town Councillor, circumstances abruptly changed.

“I had already been accepted to a public administration program. So that was the plan, but then Aman died,” said Benty, referring to her good friend and former Mayor Aman Virk who passed away sud-denly while still in office.

Benty decided to run for the position, and went on to serve two and a half terms in office. Her experience in that role, as well as the chan-ges the Town of Golden was going through, changed her perspective, as well as her passions.

“At that time the Town was going through its asset management process, and the entire way the organization was looking at its future planning,” said Benty.

That is when she shifted her focus, and enrolled in Royal Roads University for a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies.

“It completely transformed my leadership style, and I learned so much about myself. It was more of a spiritual transformation than expected. I learned to embrace uncertainty, and I lost the need to be right all the time, and to know everything,” said Benty, who admitted that she was quite hard on herself when she didn’t know absolutely everything about her job.

Making the call to not run for a third term as Mayor of Golden was a difficult decision, but since leaving office Benty has started her own company, Christina Benty Strategic Leadership Solutions, and a whole new world has opened up to her.

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Her experience as mayor, as well as the research project she undertook at uni-versity, has made her a sought after expert in the area of asset management (the practice of future planning to prepare for the replacement of aging infrastruc-ture that municipalities all over the country are struggling with).

She has been contracted by local governments all over British Columbia and the Yukon to help them create a plan to deal with this “infrastructure deficit.”

“I absolutely love what I’m doing,” said Benty. “I didn’t expect to be saying that at this point in life, but I am just so excited about the work I’m doing, and making a contribution.”

Discovering your passions in life is such an important thing, and Benty believes that a huge part of that is recognizing what you’re good at. The best way to do that, she says, is ask yourself the question: what do people thank me for?

“Finding out what you’re good at, and using it to make a contribution is such a rewarding thing,” she said. “And the way people are making money is changing. Traditional jobs are starting to disappear. This shift is going to be uncomfortable, but it just means that people are going to have to get creative and carve out their niche in the workforce. It’s actually really exciting.”

That’s not to say that making leaps like this isn’t scary. In fact, Benty gets butter-flies and anxiety every time she walks out on stage at a public speaking engage-ment. But as soon as she starts speaking, and her passion bubbles out of her, she realizes she is doing exactly what she is supposed to.

It was difficult to make the decision to move on from local politics, but she couldn’t be more proud of the current mayor and council and what they’re doing.

Only a year into her new career and business, Benty is unsure of exactly where it will take her. But if she can help any town in B.C. become better prepared for the future, she’s happy.

“My dream would be to develop a reputation for local governments as the ‘Gov-ernance Doctor’,” she chuckled. “But if I can do anything to help them set the stage for success than that is great.”

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Jackie Ohnander has an extensive background in music, but she also has plenty of experience with the great outdoors.

Over the past year, she has man-aged to use that varied experience as both a piano teacher and Via Ferrata guide, giving her a unique, Golden-esque resume.

Having grown up in Saskatchewan, Ohnander moved west to experi-ence the mountains, beginning with Lake Louise, but then moving to Golden.

“I just liked how small and non-touristy it was. I liked the feel of the town,” she said.

She’s been teaching piano for approximately 15 years and began her business, Jackie Ohnander Music Studio, seven years ago, although that includes a year break, which she spent travelling in Nepal.

Her 65 students range in age from two all the way up to 70, meaning she has to have a very adaptable lesson plan.

A big part of her teaching phil-osophy comes down to motivation, something that Ohnander admits she lacked when it came to music in her youth.

“I think, if I can motivate a student to want to learn and to be excited to learn, then I feel like I’m doing my

job well,” she said. “For the kids now, I feel like to keep

them engaged with the style of music

that they’re learning is the biggest thing.”

Ohnander teaches piano primar-

ily but she teaches guitar and saxo-phone as well.

Last summer Ohnander got the chance to work as a guide on the Via Ferrata, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s latest summer offering that allows guests to take a guided trip up a set course to the top of Terminator Peak.

“It was awesome, it was a super fun summer running up and down Ter-minator Peak numerous times a day,” she said.

Three of the resort’s four primary guides were women, something that Ohnander says was a surprise to some of the Via’s clients.

“Numerous people commented how there were three female guides and one male,” she said. “Some would comment…’Oh, I can’t believe there are so many women’,” she said.

“I guess it’s kind of surprising that that still factors into people’s minds, that it’s something that needs to be brought up. I don’t think it really affected my summer at all, it was just mentioned a few times. I would joke around about it,” she said.

Funnily enough, it was some of Ohnander’s biggest doubters that inevitably needed the most help when out on the Via.

“It was kind of rewarding to be able to show them ‘hey, you know, I helped your ass get through there’,” she laughed.

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Jackie Ohnander was one of three female lead guides on the Via Ferrata at Kicking Horse last summer. Photo Submitted/Dax Justin

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Linley McLean has worked at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre since 2009, currently serving in the role of executive director and outreach coordinator.

It’s a challenging position, but it’s one that continues to be immensely rewarding for her, as she is tasked with both administrative work as well as direct service to women who need it.

McLean says she enjoys the administrative stuff, which allows her to keep things organized while also getting creative with project development and grant applications.

“The other part of project development is just looking at our community and asking ‘how do we make things better for people?’,” she said.

Still, it’s the one on one service that provides her with a great deal of satis-faction.

“It’s providing support to women who are at risk of experiencing or have experienced violence in relationships, or abuse,” McLean said.

“It brings a lot of value to my job.” The value is evident on the faces of the women who come into the office

seeking help. “There are a lot of times when people come into the office and they haven’t

been believed…the messaging they’ve been getting is that they are doing something wrong and that no one will love them and no one will believe them. They come into my office and I think there’s a sense of relief some-times,” she said.

McLean stresses that her job is not to tell people what to do, but to listen and help people understand the context of abuse and to understand what options they have available to them.

“The hope is that, based on that understanding, they can make decisions that lead to greater safety,” McLean said.

The solution isn’t always to be removed from the situation, McLean adds, as some women simply aren’t ready to leave.

“Sometimes it’s just safety planning…how do I stay safe within this rela-tionship and how do I make sure that the people I care about are safe as well?” she said.

In her six-plus years on the job, McLean has learned that it is impossible to truly put yourself in someone else’s shoes, meaning that listening is perhaps the most important aspect of her job.

“I think, over time, you learn that people’s experiences are so varied…so I have to trust on some level that they are the expert in their situation and to respect that decision,” she said.

Curiously, McLean says that she always saw herself going into social work, although she didn’t always know it.

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“I went to school for International Develop-ment and I loved my education, but I walked away feeling like change has to come from with-in and that grassroots is the most effective, so I felt a little lost after,” she said.

After moving to Golden to ski, she started to learn about grassroots projects within Canada and within the community, which felt like a nat-ural fit for her.

And the need for the Women’s Centre is as real as it was when she began in her current pos-ition, as violence against women remains an ongoing issue.

“It’s happening, it’s very real, but people don’t necessarily talk about it because there’s stigma around it, people aren’t always believed when they try to reach out and there’s a lot of misconceptions about what people should do in certain situations. I think the biggest thing is just recognizing that it is an issue.”

The staff at the centre often hear a comment of surprise from the public when they find out that there is a strong need for this kind of resource in the community.

“We have lots of work. We’re not sitting there twiddling our thumbs. We’re busy,” McLean said.

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The government has decided it needs to crack down on offences that increase the risk of wildfires around the province after a bad fire season last summer.

The pilot of a recreational drone that forced waterbombers from smoke-filled skies around Oliver last summer was never located, but future offenders who impede forest firefighters will face higher fines.

But that isn’t all, the changes will include fines for 19 offences under the Wildfire Act, including interfering with wildfire protection efforts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, For-ests Minister Steve Thomson said last week.

The fine for failing to comply with fire restrictions such as campfire bans will increase from $345 to $1,150. A new penalty of failing to comply with a stop-work order made because of fire risk will carry a maximum penalty of $100,000 and one year in prison.

Thomson said there are "constitutional" issues with a proposal to seize vehicles from people who toss cigarette butts out the window while driving, but the province is still considering its options.

A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfire restrictions is also being considered, but is not included in the current changes.

Thomson said the legislation will redefine "interference" with firefighters so it doesn't mean inten-tional interference. That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from filling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fire.

Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fires threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone flown because "somebody just wanted a closer look.

"It was very hard to drive by the airport and see helicopters quiet on the ground, no bombers in the air, all the while people were clinging to the hope that the fire wouldn't reach their homes, their busi-nesses," Hovanes said.

Last year there were 1,836 wildfires in the province. They burned a total of 280,465 hectares, and an estimated $290 million was spent on firefighting costs. In the Southeast Fire Centre (which encompass-es much of the Kootenays, the three major fires burned 27,152 hectares.

There were 1,144 homes evacuated due to wildfires throughout the season. Over 50 structures were destroyed by many fires throughout the province.

Failure to comply with fire bans will carry a heftier fine this summer

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With spring due to arrive any day now, the Arena will soon be wrapping up operations for the 2015/2016 season. Town of Golden Recreation Services would like to invite residents to send off the winter season at the last public skate of the year on March 20 at 4:30 p.m.

“We would love to see kids of all ages come out to help us celebrate the end of another great season at the Golden Arena at our last public skate of the year,” said Manager of Recreation Services Jordan Petrovics. “Stay afterward and join in our last Kids Puck and Stick Play hour as well. These are great examples of Gold-en Rec Services programs that serve all members of the community by encouraging families and friends to come out and play together in our facilities.”

As a special treat, this year Jennifay Face Painting will be on hand to be a part of the fun and Golden Skate Leaders have some fun games and activities planned. Stay after and take advantage of our last puck and stick play date of the 2015/2016 winter season.

“The kids puck and stick play program was a Gold-en Rec Services pilot project and it had great success this year,” said Petrovics. “Families and their kids real-ly enjoyed the low-key, fun environment and we feel that this is a program that will continue to grow next season.”

The fun starts in the Arena lobby at 4 p.m. with face painting and an Easter egg hunt. Then the festivities move to the ice for an hour of public skating, followed by puck and stick play. Skate, play some games, hunt for eggs and then practice your puck and stick skills. Everyone is welcome.

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It is estimated that 7,348 South Asian people, mostly from the Punjab, immi-grated to the United States and Can-ada between 1899 & 1920. In the year 1900, a census was done that reported 2,050 people from India were on the North American con-tinent. The majority of these people set-tled in Canada.

The Punjabi people came here with the hope of finding work so that they could improve their eco-nomic situation from what it had been in the Punjab.

Upon arrival in Canada they encoun-tered numerous hardships and dis-

crimination. Can-adians wanted the “Brown Invasion” to stop. They felt that the growing num-ber of Punjabi men would take over their jobs in factories, mills and lumber yards. It was these insecurities that led British Col-umbia to pass tough laws discouraging the immigration of South Asians to Can-ada. These new immi-grants had to have at least $200.00 on their person to enter Brit-ish Columbia and had to have come dir-ectly from India. The Canadian govern-ment also put pres-sure on the steam-ship companies to stop selling tickets to South Asian people.

Sources in the Sikh community in Canada state that it appears as if the first Sikhs came to Can-ada as members of the military, shortly after the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Queen Victoria, in 1897.

After the Sikh people arrived in Golden they were

very isolated from their homeland. They were not accus-tomed to the climate,

the food or the lan-guage. They needed a place to meet, share and worship.

After looking at old pictures of the mill yard and the tem-ple, it seems reason-able to assume that the Temple the South Asian people occu-pied was a building built by the sawmill company that was given over to them for their use, rath-er than a building that was purpose-ly built. This would have happened in the time period of 1906 – 1908.

That was when the largest number of men immigrated to this area according to the 1911 census of Canada. No people of South Asian birth were listed on the census of 1901.

Next to the tem-ple was a barn, Sikh bunkhouse and Har-dit Singhs house. Ear-ly pictures show the location by its flag-pole.

The Gurdwara or temple became a meeting place where they came together on the weekends and after work to think about their common welfare. It became a place to welcome new arrivals and to

help new immigrants to look for jobs until they can look after themselves.

Some of Gold-en’s non-Sikh resi-dents have described the interior of the Gurdwara as hav-ing beautiful carpets on the floor and the walls were draped with lovely material and carpets.

They also have memories of going to the Gurdwara and being given what appeared to be “pan-cakes” to eat. They also remembered the kindness they were shown there.

The first docu-mented proof that we have of Sikh Asian Indians being resi-dents of Golden, is a copy of a telegram sent to G.T. Brad-shaw, Chief of Police, New Westminister from Colin Cameron, Chief of Police, Gold-en, B.C. on July 20, 1902. It was sent col-lect and reads as fol-lows: Geha Singh of Golden sent tele-gram to Santa Singh care Small and Buck-lin for one thousand dollars.

In 1905, the Rev.

William Lewis Mac-rae, of the Presbyter-ian Church was sent to Golden because of his experience with, and interest in the Sikh community. He had previously been missionary to the South Asian in the West Indies for the Presbyterian Church between 1886 and 1905.

Several sources have indicated that the Rev. W.L. Macrae held church services for the Sikh people until their Temple was ready, once again we have no docu-mentation for this. The Rev. W.L. Mac-rae left Golden in 1914 for Vancouver Island were he had been appointed mis-sionary to the South Asians there.

The Golden Museum is proud to announce that a new exhibit has been installed at the Gold-en Museum that tells the story of the arriv-al of the first Sikh people to Golden, covering the years 1902 – the present.

We welcome you all to come check it out on March 21 at 7 p.m.


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The first Sikhs came to Golden in about 1902 to work at the sawmill of the Columbia River Lumber Company, pictured above. Photo Courtesy of the Golden Museum

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Development of a Pest Management PlanBritish Columbia Timber Sales Okanagan – Columbia Okanagan Shuswap and Selkirk Natural Resource Districts

REFERENCE NUMBER 03-01-2016 The term of the plan is from June 1, 2016 to May 30, 2021

This Integrated Pest Management Plan applies to BCTS operating areas within the Revelstoke, Golden and Okanagan timber supply areas. The closest communities within the plan areas are Golden, Revelstoke, Sicamous, and Seymour Arm. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Integrated Pest Management Plan applies, unless otherwise identified in the plan.

The pesticides to be used under this Integrated Pest Management Plan are: Vision Max (Glyphosate), Vantage XRT (Glyphosate), Garlon RTU (Triclopyr), Garlon XRT (Triclopyr) and Chontrol Peat Paste (Chondrostereum purpureum). Proposed methods for application include: backpack sprayer, boom sprayer, power hose/nozzle, spray bottle, modified brush saw, helicopter application.

Please send any comments or questions to Miles Howard at the BCTS office in Revelstoke. Address: 1783 Big Eddy Rd, Box 9158 V0E 2K0 (Ph: 250-837-7691) Email: [email protected] A digital copy of the plan can be found at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/ftp/TOC/external/!publish/Integrated_Pest_Management_plan A hardcopy of the plan will be made available for viewing at the address above, or at the British Columbia Timber Sales Okanagan – Columbia office in Vernon: 2501 - 14th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T 8Z1.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Integrate Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Darlene Devlin passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Golden and District Hospital on Wednesday morning, March 9, 2016 at the age of 68. She was born at Kelvington, Saskatchewan on June 19, 1947 and had resided in the Golden area for the past 50 years.

Darlene had a way of making each of us feel special. She was truly one of a kind. We who loved her will miss her dearly. She loved to tease and always had a ready smile and laugh. She was dedicated volunteer canvassing for the Heart and Stoke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.

There were so many fun times and lots of laughs and stories. She was a very social person and loved visiting and having coffee! Darlene loved the excitement and thrill of Las Vegas. She gambled and enjoyed every minute of it!

Darlene was truly in love with her husband Mike, her daughter Connie and her son, Todd.

She especially loved and doted on her grandchildren and spent as much time as she could with them. Connie and Grant blessed her and Mike with 3 grandchildren, Cash, Capri and Kelby. Todd continued the blessings with two more grandsons, Ty and Vonn.

Darlene also loved her nieces and nephews as little ones and they all felt her love and bonded with her as they grew up and had children of their own.

Darlene faced cancer with courage and grace. She thanked the nurses and doctors each time after caring for her and each family and friend after a visit. Her kindness will be remembered.

Darlene was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Blanche Dahl; her eldest sister, Lenore Erickson and two brothers-in-law, Art Erickson and Don Hiron. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Mike; and children, Connie (Grant) and Todd Devlin, all of Golden, BC; five grandchildren, Cash, Capri, Kelby, Ty and Vonn. Darlene is also survived by sisters, Denise Hiron of Harrogate, BC and Lou Buzzell (Evan) of Golden; brother, Brian (Sharon) Dahl of Edgewater and many nieces, nephews and very dear friends.

Funeral services for Darlene were held from the Golden Pentecostal Church with Pastor Helen Lapka presiding on March 14, 2016.

If friends so desire, donations in memory of Darlene may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent through Darlene`s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Darlene Devlin

Judy May Wiens (Paul)It is with extremely heavy hearts we announce the passing of Judy May Wiens on February 28, 2016. Born on August 8, 1958 in the town of Golden BC to Jim and Kay Paul. Judy will be remembered for her extreme generosity and warm heart. She was a woman who clearly saw her purpose as that to brighten and nurture the lives of all those around her. She was always one to put her family before absolutely anything, and even in tough times her prime concern was helping others before helping herself. A truly beautiful woman inside and out, who always exuded an immense passion and love of her family. July fought a courageous fight against ALS before being taken from us far to soon at the age of 57. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband Larry and her 5 children, Brett, Tyler, Clnt Clayton and Hayley, her mother Kay Paul and her siblings Wendy Peterson (Doug), Carol Wilson (Norm), Dwayne Paul and Ole Paul, daughter in laws, Kendra and Jacquelyn, her 4 grandchildren Kaula, Dylan, Ethan and Noah, along with many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered most as our loving and amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and beautiful person who always managed to bring the best out of every situation in life. The memorial service will be held in Abbotsford.Those wishing to honour her memory please give

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Thank you to the staff of Golden Hospital for their gentle care of our parents, Mary and Joe.Also a special thanks to a very special

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Darlene Devlin passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Golden and District Hospital on Wednesday morning, March 9, 2016 at the age of 68. She was born at Kelvington, Saskatchewan on June 19, 1947 and had resided in the Golden area for the past 50 years.

Darlene had a way of making each of us feel special. She was truly one of a kind. We who loved her will miss her dearly. She loved to tease and always had a ready smile and laugh. She was dedicated volunteer canvassing for the Heart and Stoke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.

There were so many fun times and lots of laughs and stories. She was a very social person and loved visiting and having coffee! Darlene loved the excitement and thrill of Las Vegas. She gambled and enjoyed every minute of it!

Darlene was truly in love with her husband Mike, her daughter Connie and her son, Todd.

She especially loved and doted on her grandchildren and spent as much time as she could with them. Connie and Grant blessed her and Mike with 3 grandchildren, Cash, Capri and Kelby. Todd continued the blessings with two more grandsons, Ty and Vonn.

Darlene also loved her nieces and nephews as little ones and they all felt her love and bonded with her as they grew up and had children of their own.

Darlene faced cancer with courage and grace. She thanked the nurses and doctors each time after caring for her and each family and friend after a visit. Her kindness will be remembered.

Darlene was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Blanche Dahl; her eldest sister, Lenore Erickson and two brothers-in-law, Art Erickson and Don Hiron. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Mike; and children, Connie (Grant) and Todd Devlin, all of Golden, BC; five grandchildren, Cash, Capri, Kelby, Ty and Vonn. Darlene is also survived by sisters, Denise Hiron of Harrogate, BC and Lou Buzzell (Evan) of Golden; brother, Brian (Sharon) Dahl of Edgewater and many nieces, nephews and very dear friends.

Funeral services for Darlene were held from the Golden Pentecostal Church with Pastor Helen Lapka presiding on March 14, 2016.

If friends so desire, donations in memory of Darlene may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent through Darlene`s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Darlene Devlin

Judy May Wiens (Paul)It is with extremely heavy hearts we announce the passing of Judy May Wiens on February 28, 2016. Born on August 8, 1958 in the town of Golden BC to Jim and Kay Paul. Judy will be remembered for her extreme generosity and warm heart. She was a woman who clearly saw her purpose as that to brighten and nurture the lives of all those around her. She was always one to put her family before absolutely anything, and even in tough times her prime concern was helping others before helping herself. A truly beautiful woman inside and out, who always exuded an immense passion and love of her family. July fought a courageous fight against ALS before being taken from us far to soon at the age of 57. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband Larry and her 5 children, Brett, Tyler, Clnt Clayton and Hayley, her mother Kay Paul and her siblings Wendy Peterson (Doug), Carol Wilson (Norm), Dwayne Paul and Ole Paul, daughter in laws, Kendra and Jacquelyn, her 4 grandchildren Kaula, Dylan, Ethan and Noah, along with many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered most as our loving and amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and beautiful person who always managed to bring the best out of every situation in life. The memorial service will be held in Abbotsford.Those wishing to honour her memory please give

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Thank YouOn March 9, our family suffered a tragic loss. But we wanted to express our gratitude to those in our community who helped us along the way, for all the hugs, kinds words and offers of support.

A special thank you to Dr. Larsen Soles for such special care given to our mom. And also to Drs. Tan and Soles for the house calls. To the Golden Hospital doctors and nurses for the care and compassion shown, not only to our mom, but to our entire family. You are amazing! And to Maggie and Richard of the Golden Ambulance service for your kindness and professionalism.

Thanks to the Golden Hospice Society for their dedication and compassion. Golden is very fortunate to have such a service. A special thank you to Nola for really being there for Mom and Dad, we are truly grateful.

Thank you to our family and friends for the � owers, meals, love and support. A special thanks to our employers for their kindness and understanding.

We apologize if we have forgotten someone - we do appreciate everything each and every one of you have done.

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One of my favourite hymn writers is The Reverend Dr. Fred Kaan (27 July 1929 — 4 October 2009). He was giv-ing the G. Peter Kaye Lectures at the Vancouver School of Theology in March of 2004. At the young age of 74, Fred lectured passionately on the theme: “The Only Earth We Know”. It was, as today a heavy topic in regards to the weight we carry of environmental concerns and struggles. In many early human creation stories, we are given responsibility for the world in which we reside. What gave these lectures levity and life was that Fred was not lecturing in the traditional sense; instead each evening was filled with song. The song that still resonates with me was in the context of Singing in a Multi-Faith World and the song was Imagination is a tree: This is the only earth we know:

“Before all time, love’s logic spoke the Word that from unordered water, chaos, night, brought to the fore—it was heard—the miracle of ordered space and light. The scene is set for life and love: earth underfoot, the sky above.With time in place, into the womb of earth love sowed the seeds of all that came to be, a world of hope and never-ending birth; and at the heart of all there stands a tree!The scene is set for life and love: earth underfoot, the sky above.That tree! Among its leaves the birds shall nest and children come and shelter in its shade. The scene is set for somersault and feast, to celebrate the move love’s logic made.The scene is set for life and love: sky underfoot, the earth above!The scene: imagination is a tree, its roots in-earthed, its branches reaching out. Imagine life as it is meant to be! Make people whole, bring peace on earth about!The scene is set, above, below; this is the only earth we know.” *I spend most of my days somersaulting and helping others to do the same. When on holidays I am often on

the lookout for good logs for doing handstands and good trees for climbing. I love that love’s logic turns the world upside down. That in Jesus’s life, death and resurrection, love has the final word in a most unorthodox way. Fred’s third chorus puts the sky under our feet and the earth above; like someone in a handstand watch-ing the sun go up in the evening! As a coach I get to experience pure joy when my athletes learn new skills and their embodied, connected and connective feeling is something special maybe even sacred. As a priest I get to experience the peace and caring responsibility that comes with a faith that understands that there is an order to our universe and we are connected to one another and to a power greater than ourselves. We are meant to cele-brate our beautiful world and our human experience. We are surrounded by trees whose branches reach up to the heavens; get out, get moving and turn your perspective upside down, as best you can: “This is the only earth we know.”

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Indulge your Canadian sweet tooth this week-end at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for their first ever traditional east coast Sugar Shack event.

Traditional cabanes à sucre (sugar shacks) are found especially on the east coast of Can-ada, among forests of maple trees, and most people flock with family and friends to feast and celebrate the sugars.

But everybody knows that the best part of going to the cabane à sucre, is the tire d’érable (or maple taffy).

Kicking Horse staff will be pouring the syrup in the snow, as is the Quebec tradition, to create the delicious treat.

The attire is plaid, so grab your favourite plaid shirt and stop by the hill to enjoy trad-itional Quebec meals with maple syrup, learn some French, dance to folklore music … and eat tons of taffies.

The event will be running all weekend long in the Plaza. It will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and continue until 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Each maple taffy will be $2.

Kicking Horse Resort celebrates with Quebec treat


ANNOUNCEMENT

Heemskirk Canada LimitedSuite 204, 1212 – 1th Street S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2G 2H8

tel: 1 403 261 3999 • fax: 1 403 264 2959 • www.heemskirkcanada.com

HCA Mountain Minerals (Moberly) Ltd. Silica Operation Redevelopment to Commence ImmediatelyHeemskirk Canada is pleased to announce the redevelopment of the Moberly Silica Sand processing facility and the associated mining operation. The overall cost of the redevelopment is approximately C$35 million. The construction contractor, Maple Reinders, has commenced work on the turn key process facility.

The construction timeline for the new processing facilities is estimated at 14 months with much of the early stage major fabrication being undertaken offsite.

The Company is excited about the initiative which has been and will continue to be a long life contributor to the community in the Golden region. Since commencing operations in the early 1980’s there have been continuous operations here until 2012 when all production ceased to allow for the removal of old equipment and to prepare for the redevelopment.

Production from the facility is anticipated to be used in many industrial applications similar to those produced in the previous plant. These include providing high grade silica sand for use in glass manufacturing, fibreglass batts, oil & natural gas industries, highway traffic paint, tile grout, golf course bunkers and the cement industries.

When at full production HCA Mountain Minerals (Moberly) will employ up to 30 full time professionals, trades people and general labour. In addition, there will be employees working for the contractors performing the mining and hauling of the ore to the processing facilities.

If you have any questions or concerns about the planned redevelopment, please contact either Phil Ashton, General Manager (250) 344 7171 or Mark Connors, President (403) 261 3999 Ext. 211

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Golden hosts Bantom Provincials

Golden is playing host to the Tier 4 Bantam Provincials this week, and they kicked off the tournament on Sunday evening with a ceremonial puck drop by Mayor Ron Oszust. Golden’s team captain Datton Durning, above right, joins the captain from the Windermere Valley team for the photo-op. Durning carries the puck down the ice, below, later in the game. The Golden Rockets lost their first game 3-2. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photos


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Flames alumni take on Bantams at Golden Arena

Calgary Flames alumni were in town to take on the BC Bantam Selects on Monday night. Clockwise from left: Golden’s Andrue Durant chal-lenges former Flames defenceman Robyn Regehr, Golden native and Florida Panthers alum Doug Barrault skates up ice with the puck, Rob Tudor, Doug Barrault and Robyn Regehr line up for the singing of O Canada. Joel Tansey/Star Photos


RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

remaxgolden.comMarlon Chambers

(250) 344-0735Bob Tegart

(250) 272-4321Dan Veselic

(250) 344-1435Flec Demmon

(250) 344-8451Garry Oddy

(250) 344-7234

RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

remaxgolden.comMarlon Chambers

(250) 344-0735Bob Tegart

(250) 272-4321Dan Veselic

(250) 344-1435Flec Demmon

(250) 344-8451Norma Crandall(250) 344-0275

Garry Oddy(250) 344-7234

2196 Ashby Lane1 bedroom 450sqft 6.13 acres

$339,0001816 Campbell Road

4bdrms 3 baths 2,536sqft 1.18 acres

$499,5002238 Neville Road

80 acres

$450,000

2263 Holmes Deakin Road3bdrms 2.5 baths 1,922sqft 80 acres

$699,000

#2, 1215 - 9th Street2 bedrooms 1 bath 956sqft

$169,900

1852 Blaeberry Road2bdrms 1.5 baths 2,205sqft 4.49 acres

$415,000

1569 Harley Road4bdrms 3 baths 3,376sqft 20 acres

$769,000

554 Day Road2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,350sqft 1 acre

$229,900

1640 Purcell Woods Circle3 bedrooms 3 baths 3,068sqft

$1,125,0001636 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,727sqft

$968,000#101, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

$229,900

1619 Gareb Road3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,146sqft

$354,0001508 Poplar Street


$487,000

2416 Campbell Road5 bdrms 2 baths 2,986sqft 10.28 acres

$569,900

1755 Short Road3bdrms 1.5 baths 1,332sqft 3.72 acres

$249,000955 McAllistor Road

3bdrms 2.5 baths 2,430sqft 3.97 acres

$680,0002483 Seward Road

3bdrms 3 baths 2,160sqft 8.5 acres

$408,000 NEW NEW

985 McBeath Road40 acres

$349,600NEW

NEW

#203, 521 - 8th Avenue1 bedroom 1 bath 587sqft

$129,900612 - 12th Street


$264,900

1592 Golden Avenue3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,600sqft

$975,000 #203 - 1545 Kicking Horse Trail





1 bedroom 1 bath 656sqft

$179,900#21, 1345 Aemmer Way

2 bedrooms 1 bath 770sqft

$289,900

#102, 1420 Palliser Trail2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

$349,000#18, 1333 Aemmer Way

2 bedrooms 1 bath 770sqft

$279,000

2487 Kettleston Road2bdrms 2 bath s 1,920sqft 80 acres

$645,0001739 Oberg Johnson Road

4bdrms 1 bath 2,680sqft 77.8 acres

$949,0003010 Golden Donald Upper Road

8 bdrms 5.5 baths 6,524sqft 20 acres

$1,350,000

#12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,032sqft

$188,9001354 Golden Donald Upper Road

2bdrms 2 baths 1,026sqft 102acres

$595,0002016 McMurdo Road

2 bdrms 2 baths 2,300sqft 3.71 acres

$469,0001256 Horse Creek Road

4bdrms 3 baths 2,568sqft 1.15 acre

$315,0001297 Campbell Road

9bdrms 7 baths 6,202sqft 46 acres

$975,000

$1,900,0001401, 1405 Trans Canada Highway

Land, Building & Business320 Fisher Road

20 acres

$1,599,000901 - 7th StreetLand and Building

$474,300509 Main Street

Land & Building Fully Rented

$669,000

1049 King Crescent3 bedrooms 1 bath 924sqft

$179,6001321 Selkirk Drive


$449,900

625 - 10th AvenueLand, Building & Business

$749,900

SOLD SOLD SOLDSOLDSOLD

647 Bench Road3bdrms 2.5 baths 2,398sqft 18.82 acres

$572,300#11, 604 Almberg Road

2 Bedrooms

$90,000NEW NEW

#23, 686 Almberg Road3 Bedrooms

$69,900NEW

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