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Teck Trail Operations is warning people that the closed off area above Rossland is very dangerous, as a recent collapse has shown.

Yesterday, Teck sent out

a release reminding hikers and bikers not to go into the area.

The area of land on the southern slope of Red Moun-tain was closed in 2006 due to ground instability, asso-ciated with historical mine workings.

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Adair said that the collapsing historical mine workings re-sulted in a new opening in the now closed off part of Larry’s Loop trail, posing a potential safety hazard.

“The closed area has been clearly marked with gates, fencing and signage, and we ask for public cooperation in respecting these signs,” she said. “The installation of a per-manent perimeter fence of the closed area will take place later this spring.”

The area is an important part

of Rossland and Teck says that they recognize the value that the trail system offers to the community, and as such allows non-motorized, recreational use of designated, authorized trails on many of their other lands, in partnership with the Kootenay Columbia Trails So-ciety.

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Rossland city council gave the city man-ager the go-ahead to negotiate with the con-tractors for the winning bid.

The tenure process had to be prolonged from its initial date because all of the bids came in over budget.

Prior to Monday’s regular meeting, coun-cil spent almost two hours in-camera dis-cussing the options.

When the vote came to the regular meet-ing, there was no discussion and the motion was carried.

Staff gave council four suggestions as to what to do, with council going with the first: “Council delegates to the City Manager to award the Columbia and Washington Streets project tender subject to successful negotia-tions and agreement with the successful bid-der. The negotiated tender project cost and the summary of the result be placed on the next Council meeting for public informa-tion.”

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The Nelson and District Credit Union held the first annual general meeting in Rossland since the Rossland Credit Union amalgamated. There were 47 credit union members and 11 guests present.


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at Revolution Cycle in Rossland. Kids bike maintenance class Monday May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Women’s bike maintenance Thursday May 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Adult bike maintenance Wednesday May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Wom-en’s bike maintenance Wednesday May 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Runs every Thursday from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. at the Flying Steam-shovel. All proceeds go to the Rossland Family Relief Fund, aiding local families in need. 250-362-7323

Come watch participants shave their head or cut their hair during the Roller Derby Double Header Game April 28. Proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society and Prevent Cancer Now. If you would like to participate or donate contact Melissa at [email protected] or 250 521-0208.

(SPCS) will hold its AGM Sun-day April 29th at 1:00 PM in the Trail Seniors’ Hall (Selkirk College; Portland St. entrance). David Hurford, a director of the B.C. Care Providers Assoc. will be guest speaker. Local care facility employees, public and members are invited.

in Rossland this weekend. Double-header at the Rossland arena on Saturday, April 28 will see the Killjoys take on Gnarlie’s Angels followed by the Dam City Rollers versus Bad News Betties. It runs from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Yolanda Ridge will be reading from her brand new novel Road Block on Saturday, May 5, 1 p.m to 2 p.m at Cafe Books West. The event is free, with juice and cupcakes for the kids. Books are on sale now at Cafe Books West. More info: 250-362-5333 or cafebookswest.com

Enjoy an hour of rhymes, songs and stories with your child (age 0-15 months), from 10-11 a.m., Saturdays, April 14 to June 16 at the Rossland Library (meeting room). The program is free, but please pre-register. Con-tact: Lynn Amann 362-5835, [email protected]

The Lions meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the Rossland Legion. Contact W. Profili at 362-7671

Reduce the amount of trash that goes to the landfill. Practice ‘reuse’ and participate in the annual Trash To Treasure Day on April 21. For more info check out www.rdkb.com.

Next regular open board meeting is Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at Trail Middle School.

Next regular meeting is Monday, May 7, starting at 7 p.m. Open meetings will now take place every third Monday of

the month. More info: [email protected].

Monday evening practices 7 - 9 p.m. in the McIntyre Roomat the Cominco Memorial Centre. Brass and woodwind players welcomed. For moreinfo, contact Andrea McKay, 362-7604.

Each month on the third Sunday from 7-9:30 pm., the Ross-land Miner’s Hall hosts performers - music, dance, spoken word, theatre. Interestedvolunteers and performers may contact Michael Gifford at 250-362-7170 or [email protected]. Adults $3, students free. Treats available. Doors open at 6:30p.m..Next show is May 20.

May 12 at Saint Andrews Church in Rossland.of Catherine Wetmore. Over 100 paintings 75 per cent off. One

day only at St. Andrew’s Church, 1347 Pine Ave. Trail. A unique event and a rare oppor-tunity for collectors of original art.

Sit n’ Knit, Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm! Bring your projects and questions and get help from an expert knitter, all for a $2 donation(all proceeds to local charity) Call 362-5383.

Rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories, 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays at MacLean StrongStart Center. Free, drop-in, for caregivers and young children.

Fridays at the Rossland Library: Tots (ages 3-5) 10:15-10:45 am and Books for Babies (under 3) 11:00-11:30 am. Drop-in. A parent orguardian must remain in the program room for the duration.

6-8 pm, first Tuesday each month at the RosslandLibrary. Come be part of the process.

Columbia District Girl Guides has units from Ross-land to Salmo for girls aged 5 to 17. Call 250-367-7115. Leaders also wanted.

Wednesdays at RSS gym. starts at 7 p.m. $2 drop-in or $5 for theseason. Wear indoor shoes.

For boys and girls, now at the Rossland Scout Hall. Beavers (ages5,6,7) Wed. 6-7pm. Cubs (ages 8,9,10) Thu. 4-5:30pm. Contact ShannaTanabe: 362-0063.

Free drop-in, 1504 Cedar Ave, Trail. Call 364-3322 or [email protected]. Art Night: Tue. 7pm; Movie Night: Wed. 6-8pm.

General Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. onthe third Wed. of every month. All members of Branch #14 are asked to attend.

Weekly meetings at the Rock Cut Pub, Mon., 6-8pm. All welcome! Contact John Sullivan, 362-5278.

West Kootenay Family Historians, 7pm, first Monday each month, Sept toJune, SHSS, Castlegar. Annual fee $10. Contact Jean, 365-8100, or Grace, 364-1426.

Meets every Wed. 6pm - 9:15pm at the 44 Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench1990-7th Ave. Contact: Michelle Szabo at 231-5000, [email protected]

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The Rick Hansen Relay passed through Rossland yesterday on the Many in Motion Tour. The tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s original Man in Motion tour to raise awareness about spinal injuries. Arne Petryshen photo

The star of CBC’s The Rick Mercer Report, recentlycalled Rossland one of his favourite cities. Rick Mer-cer’s show takes him all over the countries.

Mercer said he was charmed by this mountain townand the surrounding are. “It is stunningly beautiful,”said Mercer in The Travellor newsletter. “Because ofthe elevation, residents routinely pick up people whoare walking and drive them up. They’re so friendly!”

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This weekend Rossland was host to a cub scout tradition : the Kub Kar Rally.

Around 40 cub scouts from Bea-ver Valley, Nelson, Robson, Salmo, Trail and Rossland came out to put their cars to the test. The cubs put the cars together in the weeks prior to the event and then race them in the tournament style event.

There are certain specifications the cars must meet in order to be able to race, such as weighing five ounces (141 grams).

There are awards for the fast-est as well as most well built. Cale O’meara from Robson came in first, Eamon Misurak from Salmo was second and Liam Herbert from Robson was third.

“Kub Kar Rallies have been go-ing on since as late back as the early 60’s and Scouting has been in Ross-land now since 1910 or 1911,” Keith Lane, a member from Baden Powell explained.

Cubs from the different areas had worked for weeks building and pre-paring their cars for this event. They are given a kit that includes a piece

of wood and they have to design, build and paint their own cars, and attach wheels.

The race was organized by Ross-land Scout leader Shanna Tanabe as a double elimination and the track was brought up from 1st Robson.

It was attended by members of the Baden Powell guild, a group of

retired and semi-retired individu-als that support these rallies among many other scout-related activities.

Many of them are past and pres-ent leaders.

Isbel Nebel, the provincial guild master of B.C. was there and it was an honour to have it is also about losing, and it takes a community to raise a child” Heather Homer said. “The kids are loving it. They’re here to have fun!”

Homer is a Beaver Valley Leader as well as part of the Baden Powell guild.

Some of the upcoming events in-clude a Cubaree in Jaffray this June and Nite Trek for 9-14 year olds right in Camp Tweedsmuir near Fruitvale next weekend.

There are week long adventure camps throughout the summer as well, where they do such activities as canoeing, hiking, survival skills and many more outdoor oriented sports and skills.

College students can apply to work at these camps at adventure-camp.ca.

The Scouts achnowledge that the Kub Kar Rally could not have hap-pened without the help and volun-

teers from each group. They thnak the the leaders, parents, family and friends as well as the groups that made it out.

Cub Scouts are ages 8- 10 years old. Local Rossland contact is Shan-na Tanabe. Contact her at [email protected]. To learn more about scouting visit www.scout.ca.

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Cub scouts from all over the region participat-ed in the Kub Kar Rally Saturday in Rossland.

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Women’s Roller Derby action this weekend here in Rossland! The doubleheader at the Rossland arena on Saturday, April 28 will see the Killjoys take on Gnarlie’s Angels followed by the Dam City Rollers versus Bad News Betties. It runs from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

The 2012 World Harmony Run is a global relay founded by peace leader Sri Chinmoy that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flaming torch, passing it from hand to hand travelling through over 100 na-tions around the globe. The World Harmony Run does not seek to raise money or highlight any political cause, but simply strives to create goodwill among peoples of all na-tions.

There will be a group of World Harmony runners coming through Rossland Tuesday, May 1 from 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Please contact Gloria Harding at 514-845-1837 or visit www.worldharmonyrun.org for more information on the run. Please feel free to join in at the beginning or end of the run! The group would encourage everyone to support the run at this time. The run route will be located Highway 3B to Highway 22 carrying onto Trail and then onto Creston.

The runners will carry an Olym-pic style torch, which symbolizes

“World Harmony” while running through town.

National coaching certification program, gymnastics foundations intro course in Rossland at the MacLean Annex on April 21-22! The national coaching certification pro-gram (NCCP) is a collaboration of the government of Canada, the pro-vincial/territorial governments, the national and provincial/ territorial sport organizations and the Coach-ing Association of Canada. The NCCP specifically is a coach train-ing and certification program for many different sports across Canada. The NCCP is the recognized nation-al standard for coach training and certification in Canada. As part of the program, all coaches are trained in ethical decision-making and sport safety. Register at: www.gymnastics.bc.ca.

Announcing Psyched for Life Camp for youth! Mental Tough-ness, Training and Outdoor Pursuits with Leslie Beatson, PhD in leader-ship coaching and consulting. Join our highly qualified, experienced leaders for a weekend of fun and learning that will lead to your suc-cess!

Mental training sessions will be facilitated before each activity and participants will be encouraged to apply skills from sport psychology during activities of choice. Parents are invited to wrap up portion of the program on Sunday at 2:00pm for

an information and Q&A session to help incorporate newly learned skills into daily life and sport. May 26 and 27, Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Ages 10-13 and 14-17 years (Min. 25 participants) $165. For full program details contact Rossland Recreation at [email protected] or 250-362-2327.

Connect Youth Action Summit, is Thursday to Sunday May 3- 6. Take action in your community. cbt.org/connect.

The annual Gerick Cycle Bike Swap is Saturday, April 28 in the parking lot at Gerick Cycle in Trail (930 Rossland Avenue). If you have a bike you’d like to sell, drop it off at Gerick Cycle between 8:30 -10 a.m. on April 28. Bikes will be sold be-tween 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Also featuring on location, rustic crust wood-fire pizza! See you there!

The Spring Brochure is now on-line and can be viewed on the city’s website (www.rossland.ca) and also on Facebook.

Hard copies of the Spring Bro-chure were put into post boxes on March 2. The brochure is full of action and activity for all ages as we shift seasons from winter to spring. Heather and Pam are available Mon-day to Friday at the recreation desk at city hall to take your registrations.

Contact them at 362-2327 or [email protected] to arrange for program registrations!

The issue of dog poop in and around Ross-land has hit the afterburners in the past few weeks. With the snow fading away and the trails being used more and more, finding that the bottom of your shoe has gained an excess of sticky mass is nothing short of frustrating - especially if you don’t own a dog. If you do and you don’t pick it up, hopefully this fate has befallen you at least once.

For anyone following the discussions on Bhubble, from the threats by moderators to close discussions to the bringing back of the “old ways” i.e. shooting a wandering dog, there is apparent a lot of anger and frustration seeth-ing beneath the surface on both sides.

On the one side there are those who walk, run or bike the trails and have to spend their time looking at the ground to avoid the very generously laid out droppings.

On the other side there are those who find that picking up what their dog drops isn’t cool (if you’re young) and is the way it’s always been done (if you’re old). Are these the steps to a brighter future?

Not in a town where everyone has a dog. Not in a town. Rossland is no longer a little town in the woods, but a tourist destination.

One of the key problems is that there aren’t ample garbages around the trails, because af-terall, nobody wants to carry around that kind of garbage for any length of time.

But there clearly needs to be a better effort to keep the trails, yards and streets of Rossland from being deemed the town dog dump.

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After living in high elevations almost my whole life, I have found my greatest joys either starting seeds early inside in late February or also uncovering those first beds that are finally snow free! Here in Rossland it seems like it will be the same.

One of the first plants to show itself in the early spring and one of my favorites are those tiny purple violets that most people find ob-noxious, invasive and actually weed them out.

As I would like to feature plants and herbs that can be used as med-icine and food I thought I would introduce this beauty and you may decide to not weed them out any-more.

In Latin Viola means Violaceaus/purple and Odorata means sweet smelling; tricolor (Latin) means three colors. Viola orbiculata are the tiny yellow evergreen violets you see along the trails in the wild.

This species usually appear in shaded areas near the edge of wooded areas or under overhang-

ing bushes. English names have called these plants garden violet, pansy, heart’s ease, jump-up, wild pansy, trinity violet among oth-ers….Besides adding depth and color to any garden in its own min-iature way there are other uses too.

Perfume used to be made from these flowers in the medieval times, (very time consuming) though lit-tle oil exists in the violet to be ex-tracted, it is an exquisite scent.

Food uses can vary as candied violets are commercially available, violet syrups are sold in the Mid-east where they flavor sherbets.

As well my children and I pop them in our mouth and add them to salads. They have a slight root beer or bubble gum flavor.

Be sure that you have identified them correctly and stay away from dusty, dirty road sides where they

could be contaminated. Keep in mind that the “pansies” you buy at the garden center may be a hybrid variety and could have chemical residues.

Organic and wild violets that pop up (hence the nickname John-ny jump-up) are notably better sources.

If you deadhead the flower tops, and tend the plants you will be re-warded with many blossoms that can take you well into the heat of high summer.

Violet Flowers actually add a boost of vitamin C to the entire body and have been made into cough syrups, teas, lotions, and the leaves can be made into specialized biodynamic fertilizers.

Violet Fun Fact: Violet is the flower of Aphrodite and the sym-bol of Athens

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This is the first of monthly articles about Rossland compiled by the Rossland Historical Museum from the pages of the Rossland Miner.

100 Years AgoApril 1912

Congestion in the Lower Grades of Rossland Schools

J.D. McDonald and E.S.H. Winn appeared before (City Council) for the purpose of having the school estimates enlarged so that an extra teacher can be secured for a period of six months at a salary of $65 per month to relieve the pressure on the lower grades.

J.S. Deschamps will Build a Railway Spur

J.S. Deschamps, the lumber-man, (petitioned City Council): “I would like to obtain a permit to cross Third avenue with a spur track from the transfer track on that avenue, between Washington and Spokane streets. I have my arrangements already made with the railway companies, and ...my intention is to build a lumber shed covering all of the lots once oc-cupied by the Cunliffe machine shops. I intend to put in a planer or two to prepare some American

lumber for the prairie market. Al-though we will only employ one or two men at the start, it might, in time, become quite an industry.”

Important Strike: Four Feet of Gold-Copper Ore Found in the Crosscut

It begins to look as though the South Belt is coming into its own. On Monday night, in a crosscut, which is being driven across the ledge on the 30 foot level in the Richmond group, broke into a shoot of splendid looking ore that had been penetrated for a distance of four feet.

The ore is of gold-copper, and similar to that found on Red Moun-tain, in the Le Roi, ...and evidently carries good values. Samples from the find are being assayed and the values will be known as soon as they are completed.

The ledge at the point is strongly mineralized and is about 27 feet wide, and the uncovering of a shoot four feet wide so near the surface indicates that larger bodies will be found at greater depth.

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75 Years AgoApril 1937

Rossland Ski Club Will Link Up With (Canadian Amateur) Ski Assn.

This means all competitive ski meets will be held under the juris-diction of the National body and will probably attract crack jump-ers and racers from all parts of the Kootenay as well as from outside points. With such a prospect the jumping hill on the local field will likely be enlarged to enable jump-ers to make leaps of 160 to 180 feet.

Kootenay Ave to Be Extended to Schofield Highway

A long-sought-for outlet for residents of the South Belt onto Schofield Highway ...has been fi-nally approved. ...this road can be constructed by means of a fill at a nominal cost of three hundred dol-lars.

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But now that spring has arrived, the time to clean up around the house has come. Hom-eowners about to start on their annual spring cleaning should consider the following before beginning.

Get the right toolsThe right tools won Section 0t necessarily be a hammer and nails, but cleaning products that can make spring cleaning more effi cient. Rubber gloves, cleaning products (preferably natural products that are good for the envi-ronment) and enough garbage bags to discard a winter Section 0s worth of clutter should all be on hand before you begin cleaning. If they Section 0re not, you Section 0ll likely need to make a trip to the store while cleaning, which can be time-consuming and prolong the process.

Take some inventoryMany people have no problem buying new clothes, but they do fi nd it hard to get rid of older items. Part of spring cleaning is tossing old items you no longer use, and that includes clothing. Clothing can take up a signifi cant amount of space, so take some inventory on your wardrobe and decide which items you want to keep and which ones you can afford to discard or even donate.

Address the windowsIf the last several months have been espe-

cially cold or snowy, then you might not have looked out the windows in quite some time. Unfortunately, those windows might have accumulated quite the amount of dirt and grime while you were huddled inside. When washing the windows, do so on a cloudy day, as the sun can actually cause streaking. In addition, be mindful of what you Section 0re using to wipe down the windows post-cleaning. Microfi ber rags typically give windows a great shine without any streaking.

The blinds and drapes will also need to be addressed, as they have likely accumulated some dust over the last few months. Dust the valance and the frame, and wipe the blinds down with a damp cloth. You can also use your vacuum Section 0s upholstery and brush attach-ments to further clean blinds and drapes.

Tidy up the bedYou likely wash your bed linens regardless of the season. When spring cleaning, toss these linens into the washing machine and don Section 0t forget to wash the mattress pads and bed skirting as well. While those items are in the wash, fl ip all the mattresses in your house-hold.

Don't forget the kitchenThe kitchen is not immune to clutter, and it Section 0s especially easy for items to overstay their welcome in the refrigerator and the kitchen cabinets. Look for old takeout containers in the refrigerator that have managed to stick around, and throw these out as well as any items that have passed their expiration dates. While items in the kitchen cabinets might not have an expiration date, it helps to remove them from the pantry and then dust and wipe down the shelves. When doing so, discard any items that no longer seem appetizing.

Beat the rugsArea rugs have no doubt collected dirt and dust over the last several months. Though vacuuming these area rugs might be enough during the year, take advantage of the pleasant weather and take the rugs outside to beat them and rid them of dust and any other particles the vacuum might have missed over the last few months.

Empty and clean the bookshelvesBookshelves are one the biggest collectors of dust in many homes. Open the windows in the home and then remove books from the shelves. Once the books have been removed, dust the shelves and wipe them down with a damp cloth. And don Section 0t forget to dust the books and reorganize titles before returning them to their newly cleaned shelves.

Spring cleaning is something all homeowners must do to keep their homes healthy and clean. Spring cleaning is annual event at many households, and a few simple strategies can make it go much more smoothly.

House and home spring cleaning

the yard less of a haven and more of a hazard. Once the grass is dry enough to walk on, walk around the property and remove any debris that s piled up over the last few months.

Employ a pre-emergent weed killer. Homeowners who routinely spend their summers agonizing over weeds throughout the yard should consider applying a pre-emergent weed killer around the beginning of spring. It s important to do so around the end of March or early April, when the weeds have not yet had a chance to grow. When applying, follow the dosage instructions provided by the product s manufacturer. Such instructions often recommend a second application right before summer begins.

Remove thatch. Once the grass has dried, you can begin to remove thatch that s built up over the winter. Thatch is potentially very harmful to soil, blocking sunlight, air and moisture the soil needs to ensure a lawn looks lush and healthy. Thatch removal does not necessarily need to be an annual task. If thatch buildup is insignificant, then it can be done every other year. Just use a dethatching rake to make the job much easier.

Aerate, particularly if the yard is a heavy traffic area once the warm weather arrives. If your yard transforms into a child s wonderland upon the arrival of spring and summer, you might want to revive the soil by aerating. When the yard gets heavy usage, it s easy for soil to become compacted, which makes it hard for air and water to reach the lawn s roots. That can eventually make for a less-than-appealing lawn. So if your yard is the place to be come the warmer months, aerate in the spring to loosen the soil and make it easier for the lawn to withstand the months ahead.No matter how harsh the winter months might have been, spring is a great time for homeowners to restore the property around their homes.

Restoring your property after a long winter

Yard and garden cleanupOne of the best things about the dawn of spring and the return of warmer weather is the chance to get out of the house and get some fresh air. For homeowners, this is the perfect opportunity to assess any damage the previous months did to yards and develop a plan restore properties. Don t jump the gun. The first warm day of spring might seem like a great time get out in the yard and get your hands dirty. But it s best to wait until the grass has completely dried out before getting to work. Raking on wet grass increases the risk of tearing out grass, which can cause bald spots and the growth of weeds down the road. In addition, stepping on the grass while the ground is still wet can compact the soil, which can slow drainage and block the lawn s roots from breathing.Patience should prevail with regard to mowing the lawn as well. A lawn s roots will not start to grow until the average everyday temperature routinely reaches 40 F, so mowing too early is both unnecessary and potentially harmful to the lawn. When the temperatures regularly reach 50 F, then homeowners will likely start to see their lawns growing.

Remove debris that s piled up. Debris has a tendency to infest a yard over the course of the winter months. Fallen branches, stones and even trash can accumulate in a yard, putting those who spend time in the yard at risk of injury once the warm weather returns. For instance, bits of twigs and pebbles that are blown across the yard during a windy winter can be embedded in the yard, making

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•Feed pets indoors

•Plant native species that aren’t bears natural food

•Protect your fruit & vegetable garden with electric fencing

•Pick fruit as soon as it’s ripe

•Clean bbq after use

•Make bears feel uncomfortable in your yard with motion sensor lights, no dark corners with shrubbery to hide in, make noise to scare them off when they appear

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Rossland and the rest of the West Kootenays showed their full derby force Saturday night as the Kootenay Kani-belles took on the Okanagan-Shuswap Raggedy Rollers. Rossland arena hosted the two regions’ travel teams, which are made up of each region’s top players.

While the game started out close, it soon began to tilt heavily in the Kani-belles favour, with a lead of 116 to 9 go-ing into the half. The all-star Kanibelles kept the pressure on, more than dou-bling the score in the second half. The bout ended with the Kanibelles leading 252 - 25.

Kannibelles members have to try-out

for the team every four months even ifthey’ve already made the team .

This was the first of the season’s threeKannibelles home games.

West Kootenay Women’s Roller Der-by semi-final and championship boutswill be held on weekends and featurethe full entertainment package, includ-ing half-time show, bar, concessions,raffles, door prizes and music. The derbymatches are suitable for the whole fam-ily. New for this year are toned down,mid-week bouts for only $5. Next upin the schedule is a doubleheader thisSaturday with Nelson’s Killjoys takingon Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels, followedby Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers versusTrail’s Bad News Betties. For more infoand bout schedules, visit www.koote-nayrollerderby.com.

ARNE PETRYSHENRossland News Reporter

Derby travel team dominatesThe Kootenay Kanibelles, in white, took on the Okanagan-Shuswap Raggedy Rollers Saturday winning in convincing fashion, 252 - 25. Arne Petryshen photo


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Cary Fisher said that they opened the first nine last weekend and will have all 18 holes operational some-where between April 28 and May 1.

“People are already golfing,” Fisher said, adding that things are looking good for the course this year, as they are up 25 members from last year.

Fisher said that the course is unique due to its casual vibe when compared to a lot of courses.

“We encourage that,” he said. “We want Redstone to reflect the mentality of the people that live in the area. We never wanted to be a country club.”

Fisher attests that they have some fun men’s nights.“Rossland is a very welcoming community, I think

that casual feeling is prevalent here and people really appreciate it.”

Fisher said that just recently they had a funny in-cident at the club house. In which two guys came in on opening day. The one guy forgot socks and comes in and wants to buy some, but unfortunately the golf shop hadn’t been able to unpack any men’s socks yet.

“We only had ladies socks and he said, well, my feet are too big for ladies’ socks and so his buddy pulls his socks off and says here you can use my socks and I’ll buy some ladies socks because my feet are smaller.”

The friend grabbed some and they fit and away they went and played golf! “I’ve never seen anything like that before,” Fisher said laughing.

In June, Redstone is having their big tournament, the Mixed Open, June 23 and 24.

They are also in the planning phase of getting some RV parking, as well as looking at expanding the deck and adding some landscaping features on the entrance of the course.

“We’d like to have the RV area ready for RV season, mid June,” he said.

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On April 11, 2012, the FortisBC Energy Utilities applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to amalgamate their natural gas utilities across the province and to implement common rates and services across their service areas starting January 1, 2014. Currently, FortisBC Energy Utilities is made up of three separate natural gas companies, operating in six service areas. The companies have their own services, service agreements (tariffs) and rates. If approved, the application would combine the three companies into one, under a single tariff, with com-mon rates for the various regions.

This Application has different implications for customers in each service area. If approved, customers in the Vancouver Island and Whistler service areas will see rate decreases, while customers in the Lower Mainland, Columbia, Inland, and Fort Nelson service areas will see an overall rate increase.

PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESSThe Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Utilities’ Application. To view the timetable for this hearing and the Application go to www.bcuc.com select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “FEU Common Rates, Amalgamation and Rate Design.”

HOW TO GET INVOLVEDIf you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or an Interested Party with the Commission Secretary in writing, using the contact information at the end of this notice. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website.

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VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website on the Current Applications page (www.bcuc.com) and on the FortisBC website (www.fortisbc.com).

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Those who mountain bike know that some-times getting to the start point is troublesome. For instance if you and your buddy are head-ing to the Seven Summits, you’ll have to figure out what to do with your vehicle; find another friend to drive you back or do a bike loop. Andy Sweet aims to change all that with his

Sweetfield Shuttle service. The service will cater to any biker heading

out and needing a ride to the regions trail net-work start points. Sweet took over Adrenaline Adventures, not

only changing the name, but adding a seven day a week service schedule.

Sweet explains that each day will hold a dif-ferent destination. Monday will be double Dewdney trail, Tues-

day is mixed intermediates, Wednesday is La-dies’ night. Thursday is Men’s night. On Fridays the shuttle will ferry people to trails around Castlegar.Sweet said that Saturday will vary. “What I’m looking for is basically feedback,”

he said, on where people would like to go, sug-gesting it could be Silverstar in Nelson.He would like to offer family days to places

like Christina Lake. Sunday is mixed intermediates as well.On top of that, from Monday to Friday Sweet

will be doing a Warfield pick up around 4 - 4:15 p.m., to bring people back up to Rossland from Warfield, for $10.

Punchpass holders can bring a child free. After each evening ride, on all but the out of

town nights, riders get a 50 per cent discount on food at the Flying Steamshovel. Sweet is introducing a punch pass this year.

It costs $200, but you get $230 dollars worth of riding. Each of the rides has a different price, because the shuttle heads to different places, Sweet explained.Sweet moved to Rossland with his wife and

child. He was in the British Army and was posted to Canada in 1998. “That’s when my first love of Canada started,”

he said. “I’ve been going back and forth since. This is paradise, it’s where I want to be.”Sweet said the name comes from his time in

the military as well, and his friend who may in-vest in the future: Michael Field.

“We had a bad day in Bosnia,” he said. “Ba-sically at the end of the day, we said, once we get back to England we’re going to sign-off andstart our own company and call it Sweetfield.”Sweetfield shuttles will be doing free rides up

to Rossland from the bike swap this Saturday at Gericks in Trail.

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Misc. for SaleCAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleDIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Misc. WantedLocal Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-499-0251

Real Estate

Houses For SaleWell-Cared for

Rossland Heritage Home

4-Bedroom 1 & 1/2 BathsRecent Restorations

Nice Views, close to railgrade for biking & skiing

$315,000Call 250-231-7564

Mobile Homes & Parks

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New, Opening May 2012. COPPER RIDGE.Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC 250-462-7055.www.copperridge.ca

Rentals

Homes for RentHOUSES & APARTMENTS FOR RENT Available in Rossland & Trail. Please call Century 21 Property Manage-ment at 250-362-7021 www.RosslandRentals.com

Lower Rossland 3 Bedroom house with garage, large yard + deck. Available May 1st 250-362-2105 Long term tenant

Rossland Featured Home with incredible views well-main-tained 3-Story 1/2 duplex home. 3 bed, 2.5 bath. All 3 levels developed. Upper fl oor 3-piece jetted tub, double shower, hardwood fl ooring, bathroom fl oor tile heated plus entry area. Garden with out-door fi replace. $1250 utilities not included. Available May 1st. View on Kijiji ad#370427144. Long term lease preferred. 250-231-8667

Transportation

Auto Financing

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis or Shawn

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or www.autocanada.com

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Help Wanted

Small Ads work!

Transportation

Auto Financing

Recreational/Sale1999 Palomino 21’ tent trailer,sleeps 8, new king & queenfoamies, 3 way fridge, propanestove, $5000, 250-368-7286

BIG FOOT Sightings! New2012 Big Foot Campers havearrived only at Mike RosmanRV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

Scrap Car RemovalScrap Batteries Wanted

We buy scrap batteries fromcars & trucks & heavy equip.

$4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Help Wanted

Your community. Your classi eds.

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Carhartt • Sears • UPS • Purolator Hunting & Fishing Licences

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The Kootenays only locally owned full service asphalt contractor. Municipal -

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pam martin250.362.71681760 2nd ave rossland bc

detailshair studio

NOW SELLING

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1331 Bay Ave. Trail BCTel. 364.1241Fax. 364.0970

Real Estate transfers • Mortgages • Leases • Wills

• Power of Attorney• Contracts of

Purchase & Sale

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Custom Window Blinds2” or 2½” wood & faux woodCellular & pleated blinds1” mini blinds ~ vertical blindsRoller shades, Draperies

Up to OFFAnnual Spring Sale


The Nursery is now loaded with trees, shrubs and plants of every description over 6 acres of stock. There is no place like it in the Kootenays

Just a short, scenic drive 5 min West of Nelson on Granite Roadwww.georamagrowers.com • 250-352-3468 Mon to Sat 8-5:30 • Open Sundays 9-4

Save 30% or more by buying your pass online by April 30.

Students: Student Discounted Passes are now $530, but you must buy by April 30!

You can buy quickly and safely online at: www.redresort.com or call 250-362-7384.

INTEREST-FREE LOANS

photo credit: Dave Heath

Spring is Here!

vincedevito.com

Huge selection! Professional fi ttings and advice!Several widths available. 30 Day Comfort Guarantee.

A family business built on a family history of over 80 years of service and quality. Providing the people of Nelson and area with some of the fi nest footwear available.

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and fi nd us on facebook411 Hall St Nelson(250) 352-6261

Rossland’s local Beavers group was out last week do-ing their part to make Rossland cleaner.

The group spent the hour reserved for beaver activi-ties to find various trash and refuse that had piled up

under the snow over the winter. The young beavers made a game of it, running and

racing to pick up errant pieces of plastic, paper andcans.

And despite not having the whole crew out theycame away with three bags full of garbage and recy-clables.

Beaver leader Darcy O’Hearn is hoping to get morekids to join the group, which meets every week onWednesday nights at 6 p.m. at the Rossland ScoutHall.

The hall is located on the far side of Jubilee field be-hind Rossland Secondary School.

Over the course of the summer they will be doingoutdoor activities like hikes and camping trips andcould always use more kids and parent volunteers.

O’Hearn said for those who aren’t sure whether theirchild will like it, they can try out three nights free.

The group currently has 11 members in the Ross-land branch.

Rossland’s Beaver scouts were out last week tidying up the neighbourhood for Earth Day,which was Sunday. Arne Petryshen photo

Keeping Rossland streets clean

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