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Town applying for $7.6 million in grantsJessica [email protected]

Golden may be hitting the granting jack-pot if two applications are successful for a very rare 100 per cent coverage on infrastructure projects.

At the regular council meeting on Jan. 14, council unanimously voted to move forward with two applications to the Federal Gas Tax Fund Strategic Priorities Fund, with little dis-

cussion.In almost every other granting opportun-

ity available to municipalities, not all of the funds are offered. The standard formula is usu-ally two thirds of the given project will be cov-ered through a grant, and the final third would be covered by the municipality. A 100 per cent grant is exceptionally rare.

"Years ago when the Gas Tax (the tax paid at the pump across the country) first emerged, it had a very limited repertoire of what it could

be applied for. It was anything to do with trans-portation because it's a gas tax. But now, it has opened up and it can be applied through a pal-let of different options," said Chief Administra-tive Officer Jon Wilsgard.

In the past most applications for these funds had to be transportation related, but this cycle has opened it up to other areas including disas-ter mitigation and tourism infrastructure - key areas for Golden.

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New truck arrives

Gaetane McClure stands in front of the Golden Fire Department’s brand new road rescue vehicle. She is holding a pic-ture of her late husband, Fire Chief Ken McClure, who was largely responsible for acquiring the state-of-the-art vehicle through grant programs. The truck, which bears the name Rescue 120 (McClure’s call sign) is scheduled to be ready for service next month after it is fitted with the proper tools and insured. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

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Yoho Blow Days has been running for what co-organizer Craig Chapman believes to be over 30 years, but it’s safe to say the annual festival in Field is about to get its big-gest dose of national attention in 2015.

That will come via this year’s special guest: comedian Rick

Mercer, one of the CBC’s most popular on-air personalities.

On Sunday, Mer-cer will film a segment for The Rick Mercer Report from the fes-tival after Chapman invited him to check out what the event had to offer.

Mercer says Yoho Blow Days features various activities that make it a natural fit for his hit TV program

including a downhill race on cross country skis and human bowl-ing.

“A perfect segment for an RMR show is interesting people doing fun things in a beautiful setting. Obviously I think we’ve covered all those bases,” Mercer said.

“It just sounds like it would be a laugh.”

Other highlights from the three-day fes-tival, which runs from Jan 23-25, include a pond hockey tourna-ment, a Christmas tree bonfire and a Saturday night dance and con-cert featuring Vancou-ver’s The River and the Road.

“The population of Field is in decline so in some ways you’d think the festival (would be too) but in actual fact it’s kind of brought the community together and the festival is more popular than ever…people love it,” Chap-man said.

Mercer got his start in television with the satirical This Hour has 22 Minutes in 1992 and has visited count-less communities

across Canada since he began work on his own show in 2003, but that doesn’t mean the job has gotten stale for him. Far from it.

“I think (some people) would get tired of it but I haven’t unpacked in 12 years and I’m quite fine with that,” he said. “I think it’s a real privilege to get to see the country the way I get to see the country.”

During a typical shoot, Mercer will immerse himself in that region’s culture while interviewing locals and discovering what makes them tick. From racing home-made bobsleds in Rossland, B.C. to a polar bear safari in Churchill, Man., Mer-cer has experienced things that many Can-adians can only dream of and he believes that

is part of what makes his show so popular.

“I think a lot of people watch the show because they live vic-ariously through me in some ways, because it is such a big country it’s impossible to trav-el it the way I travel it and have a life at the same time,” he said.

While he can’t say for sure when the seg-ment from Field will air, Mercer said locals

won’t have to wait very long.

“It can actually air on television in a mat-ter of days or in a mat-ter of weeks but it’s always fairly quickly. By TV standards we move like a rocket.”

Much like an indi-vidual on cross coun-try skies might move while travelling down an icy slope, as Mercer is sure to discover this weekend.

Field winter festival draws in CBC’s The Rick Mercer Report

Top Photo: Human bowling is one of the activities typically featured at the annual Yoho Blow Days Festival this weekend. This year Rick Mercer, pictured above, will be filming his show The Rick Mercer Report at the event. Village of Field, and CBC Photos

Jessica [email protected]

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Lit-eracy is inviting Gold-en families to come out and help them celebrate Family Lit-eracy Day on January 24.

"This year to cele-brate, comedian Lucas Myers is com-ing to do a family

comedy show," said Monica De, literacy co-ordinator for Golden.

Myers last per-formed in Golden as Randy the Redneck, but this time he'll be doing a family friend-ly show that will bring kids and parents together.

"It's really import-ant for us to remind families how import-

ant it is to learn together," said De, adding that some-times family learn-ing trails off when the kids are school aged.

"And also that learn-ing should be fun. This show is going to be interactive and really funny."

Watching a per-formance may not seem like it promotes literacy, but com-

munication and lis-tening strengthens those skills as well. In the past CBAL has celebrated literacy with games, mov-ies, and last year they hosted a magician.

CBAL runs several literacy programs in Golden for children of all ages, as well as for adults.

Some of their pro-grams include a

Family Dinner Play & Learn, a Women’s Journal Writing class, English Language Classes, Job Skills

Workshops, and auto-biographical/mem-oir writing workshop, and many more.

There are also some programs that could use some more volun-teers. The adult tutor program is always looking for people, and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in the One to One Children’s Read-ing Program.

“It is such a great program. You wouldn’t believe how much of an impact it has on improving reading skills,” said

De.The commitment

for the program is relatively small. Vol-unteers only commit to one hour a week for up to eight weeks.

To inquire about volunteering for One to One, or to learn about any other CBAL programs, De can be reached at 250-439-9665.

The Lucas Myers performance on Jan. 24 is free to attend, and will be at Lady Grey Elementary School from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

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Interior Health is currently doing some repairs to the front of entrance at Golden District Hospital following a January 1

motor vehicle accident.

The front entry is still open while repairs are taking place, but IH is requesting that patients/visitors with mobility issues (including wheelchair) access the hospital

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Teachers and nurses are topping the list of jobs expected to open up in the Kootenays by 2022. WorkBC’s Labour Market Outlook 2022 for the province outlines how many jobs are expected

to open up, as well as what fields will have the highest demand.The region boasts a lower unemployment rate than the provincial average, and an older aver-

age population. It is expected to have 29,300 job openings from now until 2022.Although that number shouldn’t be viewed as strictly job growth. Only 20 per cent of those

jobs will be created through expansion, with 80 per cent being opened up to replace retiring workers.

Most of these top growth occupations are health related, with Health Care and Social Assist-ance as the top grown industry in the region. This is not unlike the rest of B.C. as Vancouver Island and the Thompson Okanagan will see similar demand in those fields.

Other projected in-demand jobs in the Kootenays will include Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers, Motor Vehicle and Transit Drivers, Cleaners, and Home Care Providers.

Education will become increasingly important as the labour market changes in the province. More than three quarters of the one million projected job openings in B.C. will require some form of post-secondary education. As it stands right now, approximately 70 per cent of B.C.’s labour force has higher education.

Healthcare will be an in-demand field for workers in the Kootenays

Kootenay comedian performing to celebrate Family Literacy Day

Last year CBAL celebrated Family Literacy Day with a magical performance. This year they will be bring-ing in a comedian for a family-friendly comedy show. Star Photo


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Western Financial happy to be giving back to communityThe staff at Golden’s Western Financial were happy to present a cheque for $1,000 to Kim Hickey (fourth from right) from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 for their general operations. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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The Western Finan-cial Group has annual fund raising events

that are titled “Support the Cause,” and Gold-en has a tremendous opportunity to make that money go to some worthy causes.

Monies raised are re-invested in the com-munities that we live and work in. One of the main fundrais-ers is held in May each year, where Western’s employees walk togeth-er for five kilometres in their local commun-ities to raise money for the Western Commun-ities Foundation.

Other community oriented fund raising opportunities are:

- A Community Infra-structure Grant pro-gram which is designed to enable a branch to apply to support a major community infrastructure project for renovation or con-

struction of a commun-ity publicly owned asset (arena, park, library, community hall, pool, etc.) This $5,000 grant is awarded to munici-palities or registered charities only. Dur-ing the year each West-ern Financial Group office is given a chance to win this infrastruc-ture grant by earning “chips” that go into a draw.

- Western Com-munities Foundation Exceptional Achieve-ment Citation & Bur-sary Award is awarded to a local high school graduate in each com-munity that is served by a Western Finan-cial Group office for a value of $500

- Western Com-munities Foundation Matching Grant pro-gram – when the local

branch staff raises funds for a local com-munity project West-ern Financial matches up to $500

Because the Gold-en branch met their fundraising target half of the funds were able to stay in Golden, and the remainder is con-tributed to the West-ern Communities Foundation in support of other community grants. With the funds raised through the 10th Annual Support the Cause Day Walk, which occurred in May 2013, a cheque in the amount of $502.50 was awarded to the Gold-en Search and Rescue Association.

The Golden branch of Western Financial will be holding fund raisers throughout the year to benefit our

community. They have raised money by offer-ing a “Need a Gift for Christmas” raffle that is a photo package from a local photographer for November and Decem-ber, 2014. This was won by Kristian Kotila. In the next two months they are also raffling off a Valentine’s win -a -night at the movies with refreshments for $2 each ticket. It could be a fun evening for anybody.

By helping West-ern Financial Group – Golden branch meet their annual fund raising target, they can continue to work towards obtaining Grants and Bursaries to benefit our commun-ity through their many fund raising events happening through-out the year.

Wolf management plan moves forwardJessica [email protected]

An intention made public by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations last week has a local wolf activist, and many others around the province, up in arms.

In an effort to protect caribou populations, Ministry staff will aim to remove up to 24 wolves by shooting them from a helicopter before snow melts in two regions, South Selkirk Mountains and in the South Peace.

“Hunting and trapping of wolves have not effectively reduced populations and may even split up packs and increase predation rates on caribou,” read a provincial press release.

“There are new plans to kill an estimated 184 (although the government has stated 24) wolves living in British Columbia before the snow melts. Whole packs will be chased by helicopters until they are exhausted, and then shot under the guise of recovering dwindling caribou herds in the South

Selkirk and South Peace areas. Caribou are in this situation because of us, not because of wolves,” said Sadie Parr, director of Wolf Awareness Inc.

“The public deserves to be informed about how their tax dollars are being spent, to what end, and for how long. The public deserves to know how BC’s iconic apex predators are treated and how our wildlife and wild places are consistently com-ing in second place to short-sighted industrial greed.”

Parr calls this decision an “expensive and short-sighted” approach which she believes will not result in adequate caribou recovery.

The government acknowledges that habitat recovery for caribou will also be required, and will continue. However it is not enough to help these herds in the short term.

Their operational plan for these two regions was independently peer-reviewed.

To view a copy of the wolf management plan, vis-it: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/management-issues/docs/grey_wolf_management_plan.pdf.


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Looky Lou

Police received a report on Jan. 15 from a person in a senior’s resident that they had heard some noise outside their window in the early morning hours.

Later in the day she noticed footprints left in the snow outside her window, suggesting someone may have been trying to peer into the window.

Alcohol in Public

A patron of a local liquor establish-ment on Jan. 15 walked out of the bar with their drinking glass and handed it off to a friend to hold.

Officers noticed the friend with the liquor in public and addressed the mat-ter.

The subject who removed the liquor from the bar took ownership of the offence. A violation ticket was served under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

RCMP Report: Patron left bar with drink

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CP Rail took more than a day to notify the Transportation Safety Board about a derailment that took place in Glacier National Park, Black Press was told.

James Carmichael, a senior investigator with the TSB, said they were only notified of the derailment Wednesday morning — more than 24 hours after five cars jumped the track on the Stoney Creek Bridge.

“It is a concern,” he said. “The head office will be looking into the delay in reporting.”

A CP Rail train derailed on the Stoney Creek Bridge near the east end of Glacier National Park on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at around 5:30 a.m.

CP Rail spokesperson Salem Woodrow said five empty flat cars derailed. She denied reports the cars were dangling in the air off the bridge, which sits almost 100 metres above Stoney Creek.

Woodrow said there were no injuries, no spills and no pub-

lic safety concerns.TSB regulations require railway companies to report inci-

dents “as soon as possible and by the quickest means avail-able.”

Woodrow said CP Rail would be looking into the delay in reporting, saying it was company policy to report incidents as soon as possible.

“It is part of our processes to contact them immediately,” she said.

Carmichael said the TSB was investigating the derailment.“We just found out about it earlier on today (Jan. 14),” he

said. “We’re starting to do our investigative work. We have not deployed yet.”

He said investigators would look at how the train was being handled, the condition of the track, how the train was mar-shalled, and any mechanical issues.

The fact it took place on a bridge raises special concerns, said Carmichael. “We’ve had a couple of other incidents in the last few years where other structures were involved,” he said. “They’re an integral part of the railway network.”

Train derails in Glacier National Park last week

Golden Women’s Resource Centre

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This year’s Winter Girlz Group will begin on Jan. 28 with the theme Girls As Lead-ers.

The program, which runs through to the end of March, is open to girls in Grades 5 through 7, with Grade 5s meeting on Thurs-days from 3:30-5 p.m. and 6/7s meeting on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. This session of Girlz Group is being funded by the Girls Action Foundation in support of its Nation-al Action Day during which girls take on leadership roles to do something for their community with the intent to end violence and make their voices

heard.Coordinators of the

Winter Session of Girlz Group will facilitate discussions for the girls on what leadership means to them and who they see as strong female characters; the girls will develop their own play by tak-ing a popular existing story and rewriting it to reflect the experien-ces of girls and women; additionally the girls will create hearts for Valentine’s Day that will be available for purchase as a fund-raiser for future Girlz Group sessions.

Girlz Group is a pro-gram for girls to access a safe place to go to be themselves, connect with their community, raise their voices, ask questions and get hon-est answers about the

issues they are experi-encing.

To register pop in to the GWRC, located on 9th Avenue North across from 7-11. Space is limited and a $15 registration fee applies. Subsidies are available as requested.

For more informa-tion please contact Tamika or Sarah at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre.

The high school Girlz Group Pilot also continues in the new year.

With funding from the Columbia Basin Trust Youth Grants Program the Gold-en Women’s Resource Centre (GWRC) con-tinues its pilot project for high school girls.

The goal of the pro-ject is to create a space for high school girls to

share information on issues affecting them and receive honest answers to questions and accurate informa-tion where needed as well as connect with local services.

The pilot launched in the Spring with a specific group of girls who were interested in connecting with staff from the centre.

“Past members of our Girlz Group Program reached out to staff because they wanted to see this type of pro-gramming available to them in high school,” said Mel Myers, Execu-tive Director and Out-reach Co-ordinator for the Golden Women’s Resource Centre.

“We were really excit-ed by their courage and leadership for approaching us. We

are looking forward to meeting the partici-pants and getting to know them. It will be great to see where the project leads and what we will learn from this group of youth from our community.”

The Pilot will run during the school year this year at the high school.

GWRC girls groups continue in the new year

Continued from page 1The first application, with a value of $2.7 mil-

lion, will focus on four roads in Golden's down-town. There will be road structure and util-ity upgrades on 9th Avenue North, 8th Avenue North, and 6th Street North.

"This comes from our asset renewal plan that we've developed and taken to council in the past," said Manager of Operations Chris Cochran. The municipality has a 10-year asset renewal plan for infrastructure, and upgrades to these streets were at the top of the list.

The second application, which falls under Dis-aster Mitigation and Tourism Infrastructure pro-jects, will be a $4.9 million undertaking that will tackle the Town's dykes.

"We've decided to return to an old priority of council, and obviously there's a community safe-ty issue here," said Wilsgard.

There are three main components to this pro-ject including 330 lineal metres of dyke improve-ment and community enhancement adjacent to the north bank, referred to as the Bridge to

Bridge project, 1.1km of dyke raising from the canyon to the confluence on both sides of the river, and vegetation management for 5.2km of assessed dyke.

"We saw an opportunity here that may never come about again," said Wilsgard.

The first component of this application was pro-posed before, but didn't move ahead after a refer-endum decided not to borrow funds for it.

If this application is successful, the municipality can complete the $4.9 million project at no cost to the local tax payer.

The two applications are due on April 15, after which the Union of British Columbia Municipal-ities will begin the approval process. There's no indication when applications will be approved, but if Golden is successful they will start moving forward with the projects.

"Between these two applications, we're going to change the entire face and character of the down-town," said Wilsgard.

"If the stars align and they're both approved, it will be huge," said Cochran.

Projects could change face of downtown

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Bolshoi BalletDear Editor:

Last December 21 The Kicking Horse Cinema brought ballet enthusiasts the Nutcracker Ballet, a direct satellite steaming from a live performance by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. Attendance numbers were a record 89 for a bal-let, twice the number attending earlier live streaming bal-lets during the year.

This January 25 Kicking Horse Cinema is showing Swan Lake, with Romeo and Juliet following on March 8, both live streamed via satellite from the Bolshoi in Moscow. In

many ways these performances are more enjoyable than a live performance, with off stage interviews, behind the scenes access, and close up capturing of the ballet, all of which could not be seen at a live performance And the cinema ticket cost is way less than an air ticket to Moscow.

Nutcracker was a Christmas favourite, hence the record attendance. Make a note on your calendars for these next two ballets and hopefully the attendance numbers will be such that the cinema will bring more ballets to those who enjoy this beautiful dance form.

Bryan Kelly-McArthurGolden

I have to admit I am going to be a little star struck this weekend.

This doesn’t hap-pen to me often, pos-sibly because I live in small-town rural B.C. where Jim Cuddy roll-ing through on a train is a big deal (although that was pretty cool).

But on Sunday one of my favourite Canadian TV personalities will be in the area, and I can’t wait.

I’m not sure what it is about Rick Mercer that makes you feel a connection to him.

Maybe it’s because he’s himself on his show. Or maybe it’s because he’s built his career on con-necting with Canadians, and highlighting the lit-tle things that make all these places across the country so special.

Sure, we’ve seen him EdgeWalk with Jan Arden, and play floor hockey in Stephen Harp-er’s house. He went skinny dipping with Bob Rae, and bungee jumping with Rick Hansen.

But he’s also been to every small unknown community from coast to coast to experience the people, places and events that make us love where we live.

What other TV show in Canada shows the quirky, not necessarily nationally newsworthy, moments, and makes them wildly entertaining? What other TV show anywhere does that?

He’s a quintessentially Canadian personality, with a uniquely Canadian show.

And he’s coming to Field!Not that it should be particularly surprising.

Field is a stunningly beautiful place with epic mountain views and interesting architecture.

But I think it’s the people of Field who will steal the spotlight this weekend.

In my few dealings with residents in Field I’ve come to see how fun and interesting they real-ly are.

They’re ‘up for anything’ kind of people, and I think that is what attracted the crew from the Rick Mercer Report to them in the first place.

As you can see on page 2 of the newspaper this week, where a handful of residents dressed up as bowling pins for Human Bowling, they know how to have fun.

If you go to the Village of Field’s Facebook page you can even see the video version of that photo.

And Mercer’s specialty is joining in on the fun, and making it even better. It’s a perfect combina-tion for the Yoho Blow Days.

At this time of the year the issue of highway safety becomes upfront on peoples’ minds. The TransCanada Highway had approximately 550,000 vehicles go over the Roger’s Pass in 1962 and that number increased to over 1,600,000 in 2000. I’m not sure what the number is today but my suspicion is that it isn’t any less.

Now the concerning part of this is that although traffic volumes are three times as high dur-ing the months of July and August, your probability of being involved in a Motor Vehicle Inci-dent (MVI) is three times higher in December than they are in the summer.

As someone who responds to these MVIs as a paramedic, I have certainly noticed a pattern over the last number of years. There has been a marked decrease in the number of MVIs to the east of Golden. But that can’t be said about west of Golden. My conclusion – the divid-ed highway (4-laning) is working. This is not surprising as this is one of the main motivators (along with a reduction in closures) for the present initiative to ‘4-lane the TCH from Kam-loops to the Alberta border by 2021’. Over the last 10 years there has been a lot of work done, but unfortunately there is a lot more to do.

In the last couple of weeks, I have been having many conversations about this item and presently I am working with other Mayors to ensure that the Provincial and the Federal Governments allocate the necessary dollars to get the job done. 2021 seems like a long way away, but it isn’t, especially when you consider the amount of time that it takes to complete these massive projects.

As Council, we have MP Dave Wilks coming to Golden on February 12 at 1:30 p.m. to give us an update. You can be sure the upgrades to the TCH are on the agenda. I am also working with Mayor McKee in arranging meetings with Min-ister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone and Minister of Justice and Attorney General Suzanne Anton Q.C.

We will continue to advocate for the completion of this great project.

Mayor’s ReportBy Ron Oszust

Highways a priority for the new mayor

The Golden Star Wednesday, January 21, 2015 www.thegoldenstar.net A7Star editorial and opinion

Stingers from the pass holders to our local recreation facility for no longer offering a free one-day pass so that we could treat a child or a friend.

Stingers to the people who park in the handicap section. They don’t think what it would be like if they were in a wheel-chair.

Stars to The Taps gravy.

Stars to John and the rest of the team for a great staff party!!!

Stars to Steph at the Riv. She’s awesome and great and makes Saturday drinking fun!! I wish she was there all day, every day :)

Stingers to smug,

arrogant people. You know who you are.

A giant stinger to people who butt to the front of lineups. We all want our Big Macs, what gives you the right to butt in front of others?

Stars to the kind people in my life who make getting out of bed in the morning worth it.

Do you think the Town does a good job with its snow removal services?

“Yes, definitely. I think they do a

good job.”

“I think they do fairly well. I walk most places so as long as the sidewalks are

clear I’m happy.”

Golden point of view

Peter Shular

Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say.

“I’d say yes. This last one was over the weekend so

what are you going to do?”

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Iris TraskPrincipal of GSS

We are off and running at Golden Secondary/Gold-en Alternate in 2015! Last week, our Senior Outdoor Education class ventured out to Spillimacheen for a two day ice climbing adventure…fortunately the temper-atures cooperated with mild winter weather for this over-night trip. Speaking of winter, our Ski/Snowboard Team is organized and ready to start their season with a couple of practice/qualifying days at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and then regionals held right here in Golden this year on February 17th. We have no problem filling the ros-ter for this team!

Today, our Grade 10 students participated in the “Safe Teen” program, a one day educational event with trained facilitators working with the group on the topics of healthy

relationships and making good decisions. Last year, it was such a powerful workshop that we felt it was import-ant to continue running it on a yearly basis so that all of our students receive the benefits of this valuable program. Thanks to Mrs. Libby and the Women’s Centre for organiz-ing this year’s event.

MotusO has been working with students from Lady Grey Elementary School and our school in order to prepare for their part in the upcoming Snow King Festival. We are so fortunate to have community members such as John Denham volunteering in our schools on a weekly basis to develop our students’ circus talents. These volunteers help to foster strong community connections.

As you may have noticed in last week’s paper, our Senior Art class is preparing for their art show that will be open-ing on January 27th at 3:30 with the artists on hand to talk about their work. Please check in at the office and then

make your way to the Learning Commons where the dis-play will be. It is important to the students to be able to share their work with other students, staff, and commun-ity members. Thanks to Ms. Hobbs for supporting these young artists and assisting them to stretch their thinking and develop their skills in this area.

Our first semester ends on January 30 with three days of exams for students in Grades 10-12 on February 2-4. Stu-dents in grades 8 & 9 continue on with their classes as their courses end in June. Report cards will be ready for pick-up at the school mid-February. If parents wish, they may phone the office to give permission for their son/daugh-ter to pick up his/her report card at the office.

We welcome visitors – drop by the front office to intro-duce yourself and/or phone to make an appointment. We would love to give you a tour of our great school so that you see all of the learning going on!

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Ministry of EducationSubmitted

As proud parents welcome the first babies of the New Year, all families are reminded that there is no better time than 2015 to start saving for their children’s future.

During a visit to Emily Carr University, Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wil-kinson announced that the New Year is kicking off with a major milestone reached in the BC Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTES Grant) program.

The Province of B.C. and the Govern-ment of Canada have signed the agree-ment that establishes how Canada will

deliver the grant on B.C.’s behalf.This ensures the B.C. government is

on track to contribute the $1,200 BCTES Grant into eligible children’s Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP).

Joined by federal MP Nina Grewal and representatives from Vancouver finan-cial institutions, Wilkinson made the announcement last week on behalf of Edu-cation Minister Peter Fassbender.

“Post-secondary education or training can unlock a world of opportunity for stu-dents,” said Wilkinson. “Families with eli-gible children can apply for the $1,200 grant later this year to start planning and saving for the future of their children.”

Working with the Government of Can-ada and financial institutions, B.C. antici-pates the grant will be fully implemented in August 2015. At that time families are encouraged to visit a participating finan-cial institution and apply for the BCTES Grant on behalf of their children. Fam-ilies with children born in 2007 or later and residents of B.C. at the time of the application are eligible to apply for the grant.

The Government of B.C. announced the grant in Budget 2013 to help families start planning and saving early for their children’s education after high school. No matching or additional contributions are

required to access the grant. However, an RESP must be in place with a participat-ing financial institution. In addition, chil-dren and youth formerly in government care through the Ministry of Children and Family Development will have access to a trust to pursue similar goals.

The Government of Canada administers the Canada Education Savings Grant and the Canada Learning Bond. Alberta, Sas-katchewan and Quebec offer similar prov-incial grant programs.

For more information on how to open an RESP, please visit: www.canlearn.ca

For more information on the BCTESG, visit: http://www.gov.bc.ca/bctesp

Timely month to begin thinking about your children’s future


Golden Cinema presents:Taken 3 starts Friday, Jan.16 daily at 7pm.Paddington starts Friday, Jan.23 daily at 7pm, Matinee’s at 3pm on Saturday & Sunday only.

This WeekAPES After School Program Mon. - Fri. 3 -5:30pm. $12/day ages 5-11. To register leave a msg 250-272-0425.StrongStart a free, school based learning program birth-5years. Mon.&Fri. 12-3:30pm, Wed. 2-5pm, Tues.&Thurs. 8:45-11:45am. 250-439-9324 for info.Guided By Mountains: The Colours of the Wind Jan.16-Feb.21 at the Art Gallery.

Wed, Jan. 21Golden Public Health pres-ents Baby Talk for new parents 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).Winter Walking at the Rec Plex. Wednesdays 9-10am. Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info.Badminton Wed., 7-9pm at the Rec Plex $6 ($5 stu-dents/seniors) bring racket.Public Skate Wednesdays 7-8pm at the Arena.Free Employment Workshop Jan.21 at the EK Employment Office (205-421 9th Ave N). Call 250-344-5413 to register.

Thurs, Jan. 22 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.Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at College of the Rockies.Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25.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 Thursdays 3:45-5:30pm.Aquafit at the Travelodge Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm $5.Shinny at the Arena Thursdays 9-10pm.English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Fri, Jan. 23All Girls Hockey run by girls, for girls 9+ Fridays, 4:30pm. Free for minor hockey mem-bers, $100 for non members.A.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.Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm.Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448.Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Free and snacks are included.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.FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language train-ing, citizenship, community resources, banking, hous-ing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392.Parent&Tot Skate Fridays 11am-12pm at the Arena.Public Skate 12-1:30pm Fridays at the Arena.Winter Walking 1-2pm Fridays at the Rec Plex.Soup Day at the Golden Seniors Centre Jan.23 from 11:30am-1pm. $6.Yoho Blow Days Jan.23-25 in Field. Various outdoor activities! Starts Friday night at 7pm with a hockey game.

Sat, Jan. 24Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Public Skate Saturdays 7-8pm at the Arena.

Yoho Blow Days Jan.23-25 in Field. Various outdoor activities! Huckleberry Loppet at Dawn Mountain Jan.24 (classic).Whitetooth Grill Concert Series at the Day Lodge at KHMR: The Pickups Jan.24 from 3-5pm.2015 Buff Canadian National SkiMo Championships Jan.24 at KHMR.The Small Glories: Cara Luft & JD Edwards Jan.24 at 7pm. 40 advanced tickets only at Bacchus Books.Family Literacy Day Jan.24 from 1:30-2:30pm at Lady Grey Elementary School.

Sun, Jan. 25Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment.Public Skate Sundays 4:30-5:45pm at the Arena.Yoho Blow Days Jan.23-25 in Field. Various outdoor activities! Rick Mercer will be there Sunday Jan.25.Huckleberry Loppet at Dawn Mountain Jan.25 (skate).

Mon, Jan. 26Join the Cadets. Free pro-gram meets every Monday, 6-8pm at the Alexander Park School gym. For young men and women ages 12-18.Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio Mondays 15% off all regular priced ser-vices, call 250-344-5766. Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground.Family Dinner Play and Learn Mon. 5-7pm at the Early Years Centre. Free program includes dinner, parent dis-cussion with child minding. 250-439-9665 to register. Telling Our Life Stories Writing Workshop Mon. 10am-12pm. Techniques to organize memoirs. No writ-ing experience necessary. 250-439-9665 to register. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.

Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).Golden Youth Rec Hockey Mondays 8-9pm, ages 13-18 until Feb.23.Badminton Mon., 7-830pm at the Rec Plex $6 ($5 stu-dents/seniors) bring racket.Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Mondays 1-2pm.Indoor Soccer at the Rec Plex 8:30-9:30pm.

Tues, Jan. 27A.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.Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.Volleyball drop-in Tues. at the Rec Plex $5, 7-9pm.FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English training, citizen-ship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm. 250-344-8392.Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).Parent and Tot skate Tuesdays 10-11am at the Arena.English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.Aquafit at the Travelodge Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm $5.Women’s Journal Writing Group Thursdays (starting Jan.27) to March 17, 12:30-2pm. Includes child minding, writing materials, and snacks. 344-5317 to register. Rockwater Grill & Ba

Upcoming Events Snowed In Comedy Tour Jan.28 at the Rockwater. Showtime 8:30pm.Kicking Horse Culture pres-ents Live Kicks: Tom Allen’s Judgement of Paris Jan.29 at 7:30pm at the Golden Civic Centre.9th Annual Snow King Excellent Space Adventure Masque Parade Feb.14 at 7pm in Spirit Square.Elliott Brood with The Wilderness play at The Rockwater Feb.17.Golden Sound Festival Feb.21, various artists pre-form at various Downtown Golden locations.

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Golden & District Recreation Complex

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7pm Tuesday January 27th 2015in the Arena Lounge

Everyone Welcome!For details 250-344-2271 Ext 225

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Annette LuttermanGolden and District Air

Quality Committee

Dirty chimneys can cause chimney fires, which will damage and potentially destroy homes and injure or kill people. When a chimney catches fire, flames or dense smoke may shoot from the top, explosive and/or low rumbling noises may be heard.

However, those are only the chimney fires you know about. Some are slow-burning since they don't get enough air or fuel to be as dra-matic or visible. Tem-peratures reached can still be very high and cause as much damage to the chimney struc-ture and nearby com-bustible parts of the house.

What is Creosote? Creosote is black or

brown residue that

sticks to the inner walls of chimneys. It can be crusty and flaky, tar-like, drippy and sticky or shiny and hard-ened. Creosote is high-ly combustible. If it builds up in sufficient quantities it can catch fire inside the chim-ney flue. Any amount of creosote can burn, however there is cause for concern when it builds up in sufficient quantities to sustain a long, hot, destructive chimney fire.

Conditions that encourage the build-up of creosote:

• Poor Air Sup-ply: A wood stove's air supply can be lim-ited by closing down the stove damper or air inlets too soon and too much, and by improperly using the stovepipe damper to restrict air movement.

• Burning unseasoned fire-

wood: Burning green wood produces a lot of smoke.

• Cool flue temperatures: Fully-packed wood stoves that are damped down too much will burn longer but will smoul-der and lead to creo-sote build-up. Smoke is also essentially wasted wood that is not heat-ing your home. Exter-ior chimneys build up creosote faster than one that runs through the centre of a house.

The good news is, with proper care, chimney fires are entirely preventable.

Use Good Burning Practices

• Only use sea-soned fire wood with less than 20% mois-ture.

• Build smaller, hotter fires that burn more completely and produce little smoke.

• Never burn

cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, gar-bage or Christmas trees. These items can spark a chimney fire.

• Install stove-pipe thermometers to help monitor flue tem-peratures where wood stoves are in use, so you can adjust burning practices as needed.

Chimney Mainten-ance

• Have the chimney inspected and cleaned on a regu-lar basis. Your chimney could have a problem you cannot see. Con-sult a Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT) certified chimney sweep.

• Carefully fol-low the manufactur-er's instructions for installing and main-taining your chim-ney or appliance. For all new installations, a Building Permit from the Town of Golden is

required.• Your heat-

ing appliance, flue pipes and chimney can deteriorate over time. Look for corrosion or rust stains on the outer shell of a metal chimney and check for bulges or corrosion in its liner.

• Check walls for excessive heat. If a wall is very hot, it could be a sign of improper installation of the chimney or stove pipe.

• Watch for smoke coming into the room. This could indicate a blockage in the chimney or a faulty damper control mech-anism.

What to do if you have a chimney fire

• Get everyone, including yourself, out of the house.

• Call the fire department.

If you can do so with-out risk to yourself, these additional steps may help save your home.

• Put a flare type chimney fire extinguisher into the fireplace or wood stove.

• Close air inlets on a wood stove or glass doors on a fire-place.

• Use a garden hose to spray down the roof (not the chim-ney) so the fire won't spread to the rest of the structure.

• Monitor the

exterior chimney tem-perature throughout the house for at least two or three hours after the fire is out.

If you think a chim-ney fire has occurred, call a chimney sweep for professional evalu-ation. They will be able to make recommen-dations about how to bring the system back up to safety standards.

Reference: Town of Georgina Fire Depart-ment http://www.georgina.ca/fire/ped-Chimney.asp

Join the Golden and District Air Qual-ity Committee at the Senior’s Center on the evening of February 11 to talk about keeping Golden’s air clean.

Slow burning chimney fires caused by creosote can be prevented

Hangfire trains Golden

Hangfire Training hosted a free AST 1 (avalanche skills training) course last week for some Golden locals. It was a great way to test out doing an AST course at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for the first time for the company. The mix of terrain that the hill offers helps teach people about avalanche safety and awareness. Hangfire Training has been operating for 6 years offering AST courses to snowmobiliers. As of last season they are also offering ski/snowboard courses as well. Photo Submitted


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A Community Safety Supports You Should Know About Workshop will take place on Jan. 28 from 7-8 p.m. or Jan. 29 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre (GWRC). This is a pilot workshop intended to provide those new to Canada, and our community, with infor-mation on services available in the event of a crisis

and will provide tools to help keep people safe. The workshop will connect participants with workers from services such as Outreach and Safe Homes from the Golden Women’s Resource Cen-tre and will provide tools to use when encoun-tering unsafe situations.

Those interested in participating are asked to register by Jan. 26 noon. For more information contact Kathleen Hadford, Settlement Worker at 250-344-8392 or Sarah Wegelin at 250-344-5317.


Canada’s national ski mountaineering cham-pionships are once again set to return to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in the form of the Dog-tooth Dash, scheduled to take place Jan. 24.

The race will start and finish at the top of the gondola at over 2,300 metres and take com-petitors along a series of ascents and descents through Kicking Horse’s extensive in-bounds terrain.

Competitors will be broken down into both elite and recreational categories and the former category will feature some of the best ski moun-taineers in North America.

“From the racer’s mouth…it’s the best ski mountaineering event in Canada and one of the best five in North America,” said Maxime Cretin, the resort’s organizer for the race.

Race director Stano Faban believes Kicking Horse has a lot to offer when it comes to setting up a course.

“We like the terrain at Kicking Horse…it offers a great variety that ski mountaineering needs,”

he explained. The top athletes will hit all four in-bounds

peaks on their way to the finish and will ascend about 1,600m of vertical by the end of the race.

“We choose the best terrain from what they offer and try to make the best course that resem-bles the best races in Europe,” Faban said.

“It’s five uphills and five descents and lots of challenging skiing.”

Faban, who took over directing duties from Ian Gale in recent years, expects some of the top competitors to complete the course in well under two hours.

With the recent growth of the event and ski mountaineering in general, the event’s organ-izers are hoping to receive confirmation in the near future that Golden will host a World Cup event in 2016, which would be the first of its kind in North America. For 2015 the event has been officially sanctioned by the International Ski Mountaineering Federation.

“Being a part of the World Cup series is pretty much decided, the final touch is to put together a budget that can be approved by (Resorts of the Canadian Rockies),” Cretin said.

Mountaineers from all over are coming to Golden to compete in the Dogtooth Dash, an annual event at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Photo Submitted

Mountaineers coming back to KHMR

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The Golden Rotary Club is hosting a Giant Spaghetti Din-ner Fundraiser Friday Feb. 6 from 5-9 p.m.

This event will raise funds for the Rotary Medical Emergency Fund and Golden Food Bank. Admission will be by donation.

Serving the food will be Rotary Club members and Golden Dental Centre staff, while two bands: the Masters of Nun and the Parson Jazz Cooperative provide live music.

Our goal is to raise significant funds for both organizations to get through the winter and also to have a very fun night of eat-ing, music and dancing.

The Rotary Emergency Med-ical Fund is set up to offer fam-ilies and individuals who are dealing with not only medic-al conditions requiring treat-ment, but also the expense of travel, and other out of pocket costs associated with the treat-ment. We hope to bolster the fund to bring it up well over $8,000 this year.

The Golden Food Bank has

continuous client use, and wish-es to have more funding for basic foods.

Having a fun filled event that can improve the status of both key organizations and take some of the pressure off their fund-raising is a win-win for everyone. We hope everyone can come to enjoy this event. The outcome of helping young families cope with children with serious med-ical conditions and numer-ous trips to the city is incredibly valuable to our community, as is helping provide food for folks in transition, or distress.

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The Net Result: Director Aronofsky’s biblical epic falls flat


If you’ve ever wondered what

it would look like to transport Optimus Prime into biblical times, wait no longer because Darren Aronofsky’s supposedly

epic film Noah is here. Of course, if you’re like most

people, you’ll probably find that concept a bit strange, making

this a film that’s best to avoid. At the film’s outset, Noah (Rus-

sell Crowe) witnesses his father’s murder at the hands of Tubal-cain (Ray Winstone). The mur-der has a profound affect on Noah and plants in his head the idea that humans are inherent-ly evil.

Later we see Noah living with his wife (Jennifer Connelly) and their three sons. Noah believes he has been given a sign from the Creator when he has a dream of a great flood and later decides that the family must build a great ark to survive the coming disaster.

But how can a family build a giant ark all by themselves? Well, that’s where the Transformer-like fallen angels come into play, known as the Watchers. These creatures, who are made of stone and rock but speak in intimidat-ing baritone voices, were ban-ished to the earth for helping Adam and Eve after the Garden of Eden incident. They’re also really skilled lumberjacks, and the construction of Noah’s giant ship goes swimmingly.

We later learn that Noah’s intentions are for he and his family to be the last humans on earth, and that his primary goal is actually to save the world’s ani-mals. This leads to some of the film’s most powerful moments towards the end of the great flood.

The biggest problem with Noah is that it lacks a true identity. For the most part, it seems to want to be a sprawling biblical epic, and it might have succeeded in that if it wasn’t for the intrusion from The Watchers. Their presence completely took me out of the story and made the movie feel campy.

It’s a disappointing turn for Aronofsky who hasn’t had many flops in his career until now. It’s not a total waste and there are some moments that do deliv-er some fantastic raw emotion from Crowe, but overall it’s a very underwhelming 138 minutes.

For that reason I’ll give Noah 4 mouse clicks out of 10.

Russell Crowe stars as the title character in Noah, a disappointing epic that delivers Transformer-like creatures but little else. Regency Enterprises


As the thunderclouds of the Great War pile up and burst, the musical revolutionary Claude Debussy and his one-time follower Maurice Ravel com-pete for the love of their proud, fickle, darling, Paris. The Judgment of Paris is a mix of cabaret, history and story-telling with timeless music by Debussy and Ravel, as well as original songs by the performers. It is new and old, hero-ic and tragic, history and fiction – and may the best composer win.

Most CBC listeners will be famil-

iar with the voice of Tom Allen host of Shift on Radio 2. His programs are filled with interesting facts about the selection, the composer, or about our times.

Together with his musical friends, cellist Kevin Fox as Debussy, pianist Bryce Kulak as Ravel, vocalist Patri-cia O’Callaghan as Paris, and harpist Lori Gemmell, Tom has put together an incredible concert that combines chamber music with story-telling.

You can see the performance at the Golden Civic Centre on Jan. 29. Tick-ets are available at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Judgment coming to GoldenThe Judgment of Paris will be in Golden on Jan. 29 at the Civic Centre. Photo Submitted

Golden to get Snowed In

Arj Barker (pictured at least year’s show) will be among the headliners once again when the Snowed In Comedy Tour stops in Golden for its Jan. 28 date at the Rockwater Grill & Bar. Star Photo


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Golden Cycling ClubSubmitted

With the onset of winter the majority of local cyclists will store their bikes away and reinvent themselves as skiers or sledders. In recent years, however, there has appeared a new and unusual bike that hints at the pos-sibility of riding year-round. Sporting mas-sive tires and low gear-ing, there can be no

mistaking the Fat Bike.Initially considered

a novelty, interest in Fat Bikes has been building. It is no long-er necessary for win-ter cyclists to con-fine themselves to the urban environment relying on plowed roads and pathways. At first glance, the bikes appear ponderous but cyclists are usual-ly surprised to find the bikes to be quite nim-ble. What is also clear

is that the large tires don’t allow the bikes to float over the snow and it is really neces-sary to locate packed trails. With that in mind Fat Bike riders can now join snow-shoers and skiers and enjoy winter’s soli-tude and serenity. Fat Bikes remain a rare sight in Golden but local adventure outlet, Higher Ground, has two available for rent.

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ling Club has recent-ly opened up a num-ber of trails for win-ter use. The Cedar Lake Recreation Site is a popular destina-tion and the Arrow-head, Barking Dog and Cedar Camp trails loop makes for an enjoyable hour or two. These trails have already seen enough traffic that they can be hiked in winter foot-wear. Parking at the trailhead is available but the 2 km road in is narrow and it can be a challenge to maneu-ver around a vehicle travelling in the oppos-ite direction.

Closer to town, the Take It Easy trail along the west bank of the Columbia river is also open. HMC recently cleared the Mainline parking lot off the Golf Course Drive, dramat-ically improving the access to the trail. GCC would like to remind the public to exercise caution where this trail runs close to the bank.

GCC encourages use of the above trails and will continue to mon-itor them throughout the winter. If you have any questions please contact the club at [email protected].

Local rider Jenn Stronge takes to the trails on her fat bike, which is allowing cyclists to enjoy their favourite pastime all year. Photo Submitted

Fat bikes turn cycling into winter sport

Walter BramslevenHead Coach

The Golden PeeWee Rockets continued their win-ning ways by sweeping all four of their opponents at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena at Invermere over the Jan. 10/11 weekend.

Play commenced in the evening on Jan. 9 for the Rockets with a 7-4 victory over Caroline, AB despite being short handed for 18 minutes of the game. Patience and perseverance prevailed and Madyson Oslund was selected as Player of the Game.

Saturday morning saw the local squad defeat league rival Invermere with a solid 8-0 performance. Matt Cable won Player of the Game with a 4 goal per-formance.

Saturday evening’s game saw the Rockets off to a slow start, spotting their Canmore opponents a 4-0 lead late into the second period. The Rockets finally broke the goose egg with 2 minutes left in the second frame. This seemed to spark their energy level and the Rockets exploded for a five goal outburst in the third period, with the go-ahead goal scored with 10:53 left in the game. With timeouts called by both clubs in the last two minutes, Golden fired the insur-ance marker with 8 seconds left into an empty net. Isabella Palumbo’s 46 save performance earned her the Player of the Game award.

The come from behind victory catapulted Gold-en into Sunday’s final versus Airdrie, AB which was every bit as nerve racking for players and parents. Golden once again spotted their opponents a 2-0 lead before finally breaking out with a goal half way through the second. In the third stanza, the Rock-ets tied the game at the 9:52 mark. The balance of the game saw back and forth action with several scoring chances by both clubs until Golden scored the go-ahead goal with 2:29 left in the game. Gold-en extended their lead with an empty net goal with 42 seconds left and potted yet another goal with 19 seconds left to wrap up their successful tournament and take home the first place hardware. Jonny Craw-ford earned Player of the Game for his solid per-formance on defence.

The PeeWee Rockets celebrate their tour-nament win in Invermere. Photo Submitted

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Eagles rebound after tough weekend, finish second in VernonJoel [email protected]

Golden Secondary’s senior boys’ basket-ball team didn’t get the tournament win they were looking for, but they did show a signifi-cant level of improve-ment and walked away with a solid second place finish.

Coming off a dis-appointing tourna-ment in Kamloops, the Eagles were looking for a better effort this past weekend in Vernon and achieved that by finishing as the runner-ups to Fulton Second-ary, the tournament hosts.

In the opener, the Eagles beat a version of the Fulton team they would later face in the finals by a 70-54 score. Because one of the

teams dropped out, Fulton split their squad for the tournament’s preliminary match-es before combining them in the finals.

After that, the Eagles got into a defensive battle with Vernon Sec-ondary School and grabbed a tight 53-45 victory before taking out Westsyde Second-ary out of Kamloops by a lopsided 72-44 count.

Against Fulton again, this time with their opponents at full strength, the Eagles succumbed to the host team in a 70-56 loss which was closer than the 14-point gap would seem to indicate. The championship was a one point game at the half and the Eagles trailed by just a hand-ful after three quar-ters before Fulton took

over late in the fourth.Still, head coach

Kindy Gosal was pleased with what he saw from his group.

“It was so much bet-ter than the weekend before and the effort was fantastic,” he said.

Saje Gosal and Neal Randhawa were named tournament all-stars but the Eagles received notable con-tributions from others as well.

“We got a really good performance from Meva Dhami on the boards,” Kindy said. “Gage Chernoff gave us key minutes as well.”

The Eagles have suf-fered from a short bench at times this sea-son which has proved costly against large teams that can stay fresh into the fourth quarter. Fortunately,

they’ll receive a bit of a boost in that depart-ment as Invermere’s Reece Williams has officially joined the Eagles’ cause because his home high school is without a team this year.

“He played real-ly well. He had a great first weekend with us. He’s a nice addition to the team,” Kindy said.

Golden will now have a weekend off as they get ready for a tourna-ment in Medicine Hat that promises to pro-vide the team with a tough test as they move into the second half of their season. Locals will have a rare chance to check out the Eagles on the weekend of Feb. 13 and 14 when they’ll host this year’s edition of the Kicking Horse Classic.

Kiran Gosal tries to dribble past Fulton’s Cory-Ang Hamilton during this weekend’s championship in Vernon. Graeme Corbett/Vernon Morning Star

Rockets blow out Grand Forks before getting thumped in Creston


Ty Davidson continues to be frustrated by his team’s lack of consistency, and per-haps that struggle has never been more evident than it was over the weekend.

A day after a dominant 9-0 victory against the Grand Forks Border Bruins, the Rockets laid an egg against the Cres-ton Valley Thunder Cats Saturday night

in a 7-1 defeat, leaving the Rockets head coach puzzled as to how his team could look so good one night and so poor the next.

Golden 9, Grand Forks 0

In their first of two on the weekend, the Rockets overpowered the home team for a convincing road win that officially clinched a playoff spot.

Granted, the 7-29-1 Bruins have strug-gled against most of the league this sea-son, but head coach Ty Davidson was pleased with the team’s effort nonethe-less.

“We played very well. For a change we didn’t take a team that’s down in the standings for granted. We actually came out and played pretty close to our ‘A’ game,” Davidson said.

Riley Barnes drew first blood for Gold-en with his first career KIJHL goal less than four minutes into the game and Ian Desrosier extended the Rockets’ lead a couple minutes later with his first of what turned out to be four on the night. Braeden Allkins scored with just over 5 minutes left in the period and the rout was on.

Another two goals from Desrosier in the second period left the Rockets feel-ing very comfortable heading into the final frame, but they weren’t about to get complacent with the 5-0 lead.

“Even between periods when we were up by considerable amounts it was more of a business-like attitude in and around the dressing room last night and I think that’s why we came out with such a resounding victory,” Davidson said.

Desrosier tallied his final goal of the game just over two minutes in and Allkins, Cole Mckechney and Zack Finlay completed the scoring for Golden to give the team a season-high nine goals in the game.

Mark Becica stopped all 27 shots he faced for the shutout.

Golden 1, Creston Valley 7

“To a man we weren’t ready to go. For whatever reason we didn’t stick to the game plan,” Davidson said of his team’s disappointing blowout loss.

Golden was never really in the game, with the club surrendering a set of first period goals to put themselves behind after the opening frame. Carson Cart-wright scored his second of the game in the second and Dylan Hogue add-ed another in the middle of the per-iod and the Rockets found themselves down 5-0 after two.

The Thunder Cats didn’t stop there, as Cartwright completed the hat trick and Mason Mazur got the Cats’ seventh of the game before Golden finally got on the board. Matthew Krusky broke the shutout with just over two minutes to play to salvage a bit of pride for the Rockets in what was a very disappoint-ing team effort.

Magnus Viberg got the start in goal, but Davidson wouldn’t place any blame on his goaltender for the blow-out loss.

“The chances that we gave up were just way too good. Magnus actually played a pretty good game in net, he made a lot of good saves. All of the goals against we really hung him out to dry,” he said.

The Rockets will take on the Fernie Ghostriders twice this weekend, with Saturday’s game to take place in Gold-en.

Goaltender Magnus Viberg makes an acrobatic save against Creston on Saturday night during the Rockets’ discouraging 7-1 loss to the Thunder Cats. Jeff Banman/crestonphotography.com


Old time Box Socials were a great way to raise funds in Golden

- Turning Back the Pages -By Colleen Palumbo

Who among you has had the privil-ege of attending a box social? It seems that this is an old fashioned event that doesn’t happen any-more, but was a great way in the past to hold a social event with food that raised funds for a cause such as the school, church or social club.

The idea of the box social is that the ladies would prepare a won-derful, surprise lunch or dinner that could be kept in a box.

The box would then be decorated to attract attention. The boxes were even kept as a surprise from the husbands and once it was time to head out to the event the boxes were either put in a bigger box or cov-ered with blankets.

Once everyone was ready at the event, the organizer would unveil the baskets and an auction took place.

The men bid on the baskets/boxes and the highest bidder not only won the bas-ket but ate with the lady who prepared the basket.

Below is an excerpt from an article writ-ten by Caroline Soles

for 1982 Golden Memories, about the Old Time Box Social.

“The day of the Box Social in aid of the Harrogate School has arrived. There was an unusual feeling of excitement in the classroom that Friday morning’s arithmetic and spelling lessons. There were now four-teen pupils. A few remained inside, and after some nudging, a spokesman came to my desk to ask if they might go home ear-ly to get ready for the box social.

Then the others came chiming in with, “Yes, teacher, I haven’t finished my basket…I have to help Mama with lunch,” and “I must try on my new dress.”

It was dark when we set out in the farm wagon. Wes and his dad were on the seat behind the team; the girls, their mother and myself were com-fortable on blanket covered hay. After a rough bump Mary remarked that she wished we had the sleigh, but was told we would have the snow soon enough.

We arrived to find several horses tied to trees. A group of men had a campfire burn-ing. Coal oil lamps or lanterns were hung from nails in the log walls. A few people were dancing.

Baskets were piled up. Coats were left on benches to keep the owners’ places as they joined the dancers. A stag line

formed at the back, and then Mr. Quinn called, “Gentleman, choose your part-ners for the open-ing waltz, everybody dance!” The floor became crowded as they swayed to “The Band Played On!” This was followed by a circle two step; the dancers circling and changing partners without losing a step to the rhythm of Red-wing.

“Quiet please,

everyone look at the boxes, decorated and packed with good-ies by the ladies here to be sold to help the school. Bid high, gentlemen. How much am I offered for this lovely box? I’m sure the girl that tied these boxes can waltz like a fairy. Two dollars? Is that all I’ve bid?” asked the auc-tioneer.

“Why, from the weight of this, it must be filled with a feast

for a king! Five dol-lars I hear? Sold! Now, here’s a fine big box for a hungry man. I don’t think it is my old lady’s – she said she was going to put in ling and tur-nips. I can’t smell them. How much am I bid?”

The sale continued with much merri-ment as successful bidders found the name in their pur-chases and went to sit down beside their

partners for supper. When the last and most gorgeous cre-ation was held up, bidding started brisk-ly and it became evi-dent that two rivals had been tipped off by the owner. Then a tall Swede from the railroad said, “Twenty-seven dol-lars, that be as much as she was worth,” and he sat down while his opponent bid higher and took the prize.

After supper the

dance began in earn-est.

The floor shook, and lanterns swayed to a military schot-tische, heel and toe polka and free-for-all two step.

Then a boy’s voice called, “Teacher, the horses are ready.”

I followed him out and climbed into my seat in the already filled wagon and we started briskly home under the moonlit sky.”

The above photo is taken of the Harrogate School in 1916. A great place to have a gathering such as a Box Social. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum

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The etheric, physical, emotional and mental bodies all coexist and reflect the health of one another. We have the ability to per-ceive an opportunity, to birth a dream on the spiritual level, and use our mental and physical capabilities to actualize these dreams, one practical step at a time.

Archangel Michael is an angelic resonance that can be associat-ed not only with courage, but also with the willingness to release that which no longer nourishes or serves our highest good. In the aspect of changes, seeking new opportunity, homes, jobs, relationships and health, Archangel Michael offers us each gifts for finding our courage to believe we deserve these healthful chan-ges, and the determination to bring more happiness into our lives.

This is a week for taking the first steps forward to realizing our dreams. Do you wish to teach others? It is a time to find the space to do so and print off the posters. Is there the desire to buy or sell a home? This is then the week to create relationships that educate you. Are you dreaming of a new career, business, or cooperative? This is the week to begin planning, researching, docu-menting, and sharing your ideas.

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It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Clayton Berger Johnson on January 1, 2015 in Golden B.C. He was born on September 10, 1919 in Beresford, South Dakota to Sigurd and Hildur Johnson, the 3rd of 7 children - 3 boys and 4 girls. He moved to

Canada in 1926 - first to Tappen, B.C. then Glacier and finally settling in Canoe B.C. in 1929. Times were hard during the depression and they lived on a small farm and everyone helped with the chores. In the winter they wore homemade wool socks and went barefoot in the summer. Their school lunch was usually a lard sandwich. He finished school in 1933 and was lucky to get a job on the log boom on Shuswap Lake. Later, with his father and brothers they went horse logging up the lake, cutting poles. In 1936 he bought his first car - a 1926 Model T Ford pickup truck for $35.00. He was earning 18 cents an hour and gas cost 35 cents a gallon. In March 1943 he moved to Parson - with his brothers joining him later. First, he worked at the Barite Mine above Parson and then together with his brothers bought a timber sale, horse logged and milled ties for the C.P.R. In 1948 he married Edith McCaull and they raised 5 children, In 1954 he started driving school bus and in between bus runs he built their family home. In 1957 he started working for C.F.I. loading lumber into box cars and later bucking in the bush. In 1979 he retired at the age of 60, He was a handy man - carpenter, gun smith, made small row boats and all car repairs. He showed his sons and grandsons and grandson in-law how to hunt and fish and showed his grandson, David how to make a gun and a boat. He loved the outdoors - hunting, fishing, picking berries and wildflowers, getting firewood and mountain climbing. He climbed Hog Ranch Mountain with his sons a few times and got a few mountain goat. At age 70 he climbed with his grandson, David. When he was 80 he hired a helicopter with his son Lyle and made his last trip to the top of Hog Ranch Mountain. He liked dancing and played the button accordion by ear. He liked reading, western movies and a good hockey game on T.V. In 2011 he and Edie moved into Golden. He moved into Abbeyfield in July 2014 and then Durand Manor in October 2014. He lost his wife, Edith on November 8, 2014 and 2 sons Ron (2010) and Ralph (1970), his parents, brothers, Bert and Mike, sisters, Aina and Dora. He is survived by daughter Jeni (Garry) Brock, sons, Jerrie (Nancy) Johnson and Lyle (Alaina) Johnson - 6 grandchildren, David (Laura) Brock, Cheryl Brock, Tonya (Dean) Udsen, Aaron Nighswander, Gray Johnson and Tori Johnson - 11 great grandchildren, Derek Kofluk, Katie, Kelly and Deverne Brock, Jayde Smith, Talia, Marilea and Rhett Udsen, Somer, Jenna and Tianna Nighswander - sisters, Birgit and Margit, 5 sister in-laws, 2 brother in-laws - numerous nephews, nieces and friends. A memorial service was held on January 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Seniors Centre with a tea following. Arrangements, care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home Golden B.C. Cremation. Moments are fleeting, Memories are permanent.

Clayton Berger JohnsonSeptember 10, 1919 - January 1, 2015

In loving memory of Melvin RichardtMarch 14, 1945 - January 20, 2005

Always loved and always missed,Pat and Laura

Fond are the ties that are broken, Dear is one that is gone, In memory we shall keep himAs long as the years roll on.As we loved him, so we miss him, In our memory he is dear Loved, remembered, longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear. “In silence we remember.”

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Margaret Betsy Mannarino passed away in the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Cranbrook, B.C. on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the age of 66 years.A celebration of life service was held from the Golden

Senior’s Centre on Saturday morning, January 17th at 11 a.m. with Kevin Bolen the Funeral Celebrant, with tributes shared by family and friends. Her daughter, Jody, prepared a DVD presentation.Interment followed in the town of Golden

cemetery, with pallbearers: John Lobe, Jason Durning, Tim Durning, Alfred Hillary, Lorne Hillary and Harvey Harker, with honorary bearers, Roy Hillary and Dylan Schiesser.Born in Golden, B.C. on June 13, 1948,

Margaret lived an active life, was a dedicated community member, mother and grandmother, with years of happiness with the arrival of each grandchild.Predeceased by her parents, Brad and Mildred Hillary, her brother Roy Hillary and two sons, Justin Lobe and Scotty Mannarino.Survived by her husband, Tony Mannarino;

6 children, Tim (Dawn) Durning of Golden, Teresa (Harvey) Harker of Vernon, Jason (Janette) Durning of Kamloops, Jody (Pat) Lobe of Kamloops, John (Trista) Lobe of Scotch Creek, Tanya (Deryck) Mannarino of Taber, Alberta. Grandchildren; Leah, Tony, Faith, Kail, Rene, Jesse, Jordan, Brooklyn, Kylie, Haley, Emily, Kalli, Jeremy, Dayton, Talon, Riley, Rhonda, Mariah, Dylan, Cassie. Great grandchildren; Wyatt and Hendrick and four brothers, Richard, Wayne, Alfred and Lorne Hillary.

Email condolences may be sent to Margaret’s obituary at:

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Bowers Funeral Home, Golden, B.C.

Margaret Mannarino June 13, 1948 - January 11, 2015

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Tolko Industries Ltd. is a private, Canadian-owned forest products company based in Vernon, BC which manufactures and markets forest products to world Since its beginnings in 1956, Tolko has grown from a small sawmill to become a company diversified by geography and products, with over 3,000 employees in operations across Western Canada. Tolko’s manufacturing operations produce lumber, unbleached speciality kraft papers, panel products, co-products, biomass power and a number of specialty wood products. For more information, please visit our website at www.tolko.com.

Tolko is interested in seeking individual proposals for a non-replaceable Log Hauling Contract with an annual volume of up to 300,000 tonnes. The work will be based out of Vernon, BC with the majority of the work taking place within the Southern Interior of BC.

Prior to obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package, contractors must provide a prospectus with the following information:

1. Company name and contact information, including a phone number and an email address. 2. Brief description of your company and services offered. 3. Previous work history with dates that would pertain to this RFP.

Once we have received your prospectus, a package will be sent to you with instructions on how to submit a complete proposal. Tolko reserves the right to reject in whole or in part, any or all proposals for any reason. Completed proposals must be submitted by 5:00pm (PST) on Friday, January 30th.

Until a formal purchase order or other contractual document is finalized, signed and accepted by Tolko, Tolko does not intend to create any contractual relationship (either express or implied) with any entity submitting a proposal or other response to the Tolko request for quotation. As a result, those who submit a proposal are free to modify or withdraw their proposal as they deem appropriate. The successful recipient will be considered an independent contractor.

Company Prospectus and Contractor Proposal(s) can be faxed or emailed to:

Attn: Travis Kiel Fax: 250 547 1274 Email: [email protected] All proposals will be kept confidential.

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Seasonal, Full-time for Alpine Rafting of 101 Gold-en Donald Upper Road, Golden BC V0A 1H0.Job Duties: Coordinate rec-reation activities, describe points of interest, relay important safety command, attend to customer’s needs, guide customers down class 4+ waters. Requirements: No education requirements, 3 + years guiding experience in Class IV+ whitewater, Valid driver’s license, Valid 40 hour First Aid, Reading text. Oral com-munication, Critical thinking.Terms of Employment:Full Time, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, May 1st - August 31st, 2015Wage: $22 per hour.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Highlights Town of Golden – Regular Open Council Meeting: January 13th, 2015

810 9th Ave. S Golden B.C. V0A 1H0 250 344-2271 ● Fax 250 344-6577www.golden.ca

● Corporate Administration - Jon Wilsgard, Ext 237● Operations, Public Works - Chris Cochran, Ext 226● Recreation Services - Jordan Petrovics, Ext 225 ● Planning - Phil Armstrong, Ext 236● Building - John Mirehouse, Ext 231

● Legislative Services - Viv Thoss, Ext 224● Finance - Lisa Vass, Ext 227● Fire Department - Ken Squarebriggs, 250.344.6401● Mayor’s Of� ce - Ron Oszust Ext 229 Appointment hours - Tuesday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Notice of 2015 Annual Utility Payments

Your annual residential utility bills for water, sewer, and solid waste services will soon be mailed out, representing the fees required to provide these services to you during the course of a year as well as contributions to support future upgrades. Details regarding this were

included with your bill. Payments are due by March 31st. Late payments will be subject to charge of 1% per month or 12% per annum.

2015 Town Council Meeting Schedule

The schedule of all anticipated regular meetings of the Town Council of Golden in 2015 is now available to the public. It’s posted at Town Hall and is available on our website and face book page. Print it! Put in on your fridge to make sure you never miss a Council meeting! Tell your friends! You know we’d love to see more of you.

Let it Snow – and Let it be Cleared

We need your help to do this. Please, do not leave vehicles parked on snow covered streets; keep all alleys and laneways clear. Vehicles appearing abandoned or left long enough on any street to pose a hazard for ploughs or the public will be removed at the owner’s expense. It is unlawful to deposit snow and ice from private property back onto the street, creating a potential safety hazard.

Special Note on Garbage and Recycling Bins – please bring your garbage and recycling bins in from the curb as soon as possible after they are serviced so we may get on with snow removal.

It is our responsibility to ensure clear public roadways, but is your responsibility to keep your properties clear otherwise. Boulevards may be used for snow storage, so long as walkways are not obstructed. Commercial properties are responsible for this as well. The Town of Golden does have a snow removal policy available on our website. Please check it out! Recreation Happenings

Check out the drop in programs calendar at Golden.ca for program times click on the soccer ball for more info.E-mail [email protected] or 250-344-2271 Ex 255

Golden & District ArenaPublic Skate - Wed / Sat / SunParent & Tot Skate – Tues & FriShinny Drop in Hockey – Thurs

Winter Aquatics at the Ramada Pool Aquafi t – Tues & Thurs

Mount 7 Rec PlexWinter Walking – Mon / Wed / FriParent & Tot Play – WedBadminton – Mon & WedSoccer – MonVolleyball – TuesBasketball – Thurs

2014 Proposed Budget is Released On December 17th, Council gave first reading to an annual budget bylaw for 2014. This gets it “on the table” for discussion with our residents. Over the next month or so, we will get a more detailed document out for public review, hold an open house, and get the conversation started about this annual process before more readings are given. You can find a copy of the proposed budget/bylaw and a snapshot of what it means to you on our website, Facebook page and at Town Hall. During our public consultation period we want to hear from you! More information and sessions will come. Look to our website, our Facebook page and at Town Hall. Give us your thoughts by emailing us at [email protected] (please title your email as “Comments on 2014 Budget”), start a conversation on our Facebook page, or write to us care of the Corporate Officer at Box 350, Golden, BC V0A 1H0.

2014 Town Council Meeting Schedule The schedule of all anticipated regular meetings of the Town Council of Golden in 2014 is now available to the public. It’s posted at Town Hall and is available on our website and face book page. Print it! Put in on your fridge to make sure you never miss a Council meeting! Tell your friends! You know we’d love to see more of you.

Curbside Collection (Garbage/Recycling) Holiday Schedule Your garbage collection service schedule will shift one day ahead the week of Dec 23rd and 30th 2013. If your normal garbage pick-up day is Wednesday, it will move to Thursday; if your normal day is Thursday, it will move to Friday. There are NO changes scheduled for recycling pick-up days. Regular pick up schedule will resume the week of January 6th 2014.

So What About that Ice Jam? Yep, just like 2005 and 2006. Like everything else with our river, we have to have permission from the Province to really do anything – and it has to be considered an imminent concern or threat. If and when the time comes, we will certainly use whatever machinery is necessary to deal with it. In the meantime we will continue to watch the river. If you notice any significant changes like increasing water levels, pooling, or ice movement, let us know.

Recreation Services – Through the Holidays and Beyond Winter Walking at the Rec Plex - stay active and social in the winter months! Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00pm – 2:00pm Drop in rates, monthly and season passes available Aqua Fit at the Travel Lodge Pool - A low impact water passed workout – suitable for all ages Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm (till Dec 5th & Jan 7th – March 13th) Drop in rates and punch passes available Parent & Tot Play at the Rec Plex - While the parks are snowed in come in and play Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm Drop in and punch passes available

BC Assessment Authority Presentation

Council directed staff to invite BC Assessment Authority to make a general presentation on BC Assessment Authority's role.

Golden Municipal Campground - Operator Request for Additional Serviced Sites

Council directed staff to advise the campground operator that powering additional sites at this time in not feasible without significant granting.

CBT Community Funds Local Selection Committee's Policy

Council endorsed the committee's grant cycle and adjudication policy as presented.

Economic Opportunity Fund

Council approved a provisional budget expenditure of $70,000 applicable to cultural services delivery and the Invest Kootenay platform subscription, both previously planned for 2015 and sourced from the Economic Opportunity Fund.

Federal Gas Tax Fund

Council directed staff to submit two applications to the Federal Gas Tax Fund Strategic Priorities Fund to support local roads, water and wastewater infrastructure improvements estimated at a total value of $2.67 million and disaster mitigation and tourism infrastructure estimated at a total value of $4.85 million.


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

$267,0001402 Adolf Johnson Road

9 bdrms 9 baths 5,929sqft 12.2 acres

$990,000

1234 Horse Creek Road3 bdrms 2 baths 1,972sqft 1.15 acres

$285,000

1636 Purcell Woods Close3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,727sqft

$997,700#17, 1333 Aemmer Way

1 bedroom 1 bath 672sqft

$215,000

#111, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail2 bedrooms 2 baths 905sqft

$239,900#203 - 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms 2 baths 915sqft

$225,000

515 - 11th Street5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,080sqft

$325,000

614-8th Street5 bedrooms 1 bath 1,750sqft

$284,900

2732 Golden Donald Upper Road4bdrms 3 baths 3,700sqft 7 acres

$549,900

904 McBeath Road3bdrms 2 baths 1,500sqft 3.6 acres

$410,000

1113 Horse Creek Road3 bdrms 1 bath 1,541sqft 70 acres

$539,900

2461 Seward Road3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,336 sqft 28 acres

$469,900

#16, 1595 Whitetooth Trail3 bedrooms 3 baths 1,958sqft

$699,900

1613 Gareb Road3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,240sqft

$330,000

1539 Campbell Road3bdrms 1 bath 980sqft 7 acres

$299,600773 Canyon Creek Road

3bdrms 1 bath 1,386sqft .35 acre

$209,600

$725,000319 Fisher Road

7.27 acres1312 - 11th Street

5 bedrooms 2 baths 1,984sqft

$319,000509 Main Street

Land & Building Fully Rented

$699,000

3897 Highway #95, South4bdrms 3 baths 3,800sqft 5 acres

$550,000

#205, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail1 Bedroom 1 Bath 650sqft

$179,0001592 Golden Avenue

3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,600sqft

$975,000

1508 - 14th Avenue3 bedrooms 2 baths 1,980sqft

$339,000#18, 1333 Aemmer Way

2 bedrooms 1 bath 770sqft

$279,000

1339 Pine Drive5 bedrooms 3 baths 2,800sqft

$480,0001327 Selkirk Drive

4 bdrms 3.5 baths 2,639sqft

$359,900

2145 Mitchell Road5 bdrms 3.5 baths 3,000sqft 11.6 acres

$449,500

#206, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail2 bedrooms 1 bath 802sqft

$195,000

917 - 10th AvenueLand and Building

$249,900#1, 806 - 9th Street

Land and Building

$269,900

735 Kinsey RoadLand & Building

$179,000

1205 Trans Canada HighwayLand & Building

$900,0001208 Station Avenue

9.97 acres

$280,000

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

$599,900

NEW NEW

IN TOWN LOTS 506-8th Street........................................50’ x 130’................................$76,300

1416 Deere Ridge Road........................... 75’ x 150’...............................$127,0001402 Deere Ridge Road.......................... .35 acre........................................ $99,0001512 Granite Drive.................................1.35 acre............................... $199,900

RURAL ACREAGES 576 Habart Road................................. .4 acre...............................................$89,900

Cromac Ridge................................. 4 acreages available......from $210,000 to $260,000Lot 8, 2017 McMurdo Road................. 5.93 acres .................................................$79,0001516 Black Bear Drive......................... 6.58 acres.........................................$220,900Re� ection Lake Road.................... 2 acreages available.....from $122,500 to $137,5003140 Imler Road ...............................18.03 acres................................... $99,600

1382 Black Bear Drive............................2.03 acres.............................................. $140,000Blaeberry Valley Estates............... 3 acreages available......from $118,300 to $195,3001735 Short Road.................................. 4.94 acres.........................................$119,900880 Canyon Creek Road........................ .44 acres..................................................$97,000Lot A, 3495 Highway #95, South........... 5.8 acres................................................. $189,000646 Lower Habart Rd.............................. 4.8 acres................................................ $399,000

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