BUSINESS The Castiegar Sun WEDNESD. Septembe Wednesday, September 27, 1995 The Castlegar Sun en. ip" for October 25. Sign, sign, everywhere a sign! — The huge Canadian Tire sign was lifted into place last week, while preparations for the store’s grand opening are fast and furious. Organizers say the grand opening ® set A hands-on computer workshop for retailers from RMABC Friday, October 13, 1995 Sandman Inn Castlegar Talking Shop 1995 PROFITING THROUGH RETAIL TECHNOLOGY Repisirtion opens 8:45 a.m Workshop runs 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m EEN Everything you need to know about retail technology: An overview of the retail software packages ‘available today Uses and benefits of key modules and reports, all demonstrated live using large-screen projection and Microsoft Windows 95 ¢ A hands-on software needs analysis for your store © The hardware your company will need tomorrow, what to buy today, and how much it should cost * A hands-on equipment needs analysis for your store * Software & hardware trends that are on the horizon and will soon affect your business * How to your data + How to take the next step and find a vendor that’s right for your business. The training and transition issues you will face Just $99 + GST if you register at least three days in advance, plus a free copy of Microsoft Money for Windows 95, six sponsor door prizes and a money-back satistaction guarantee from RMABC Brought to you by With support and assistance from Merchants’ of Brith BCTEL MAIL ®POSTE Columbia “4 hee Science Council of British Columbia West Science, Technology and Council od The Castlegar Sun For information call RMABC at 1-800-663-5135 or 604-736-0368 Minimum standards improve for workers Minimum wage increases by 50 cents Submitted New legislation to improve minimum standards in the work- place for more than 1.5 million workers in British Columbia tikes effect Nov. 1, Skills, Train- ing and Labour Minister Dan Miller said today. In addition, B.C.’s minimum wage will increase 50 cents to S7 an hour effective Qet. 1 The new Eniployment Stan dards Act allows for flexibility to bettcr meet the needs of today’s * said Miller. ‘Provisions include flexible work schedules, which allow COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST Community Workshops In preparation for the 1995 Columbia-Kootenay Symposium, to be held in Golden, from October 20 to 22, the board of directors of the Columbia Basin Trust will be hosting a series of community workshops in the basin. The workshops will provide a forum for dialogue among the people of the Columbia Basin and representative directors of the Trust The community workshops will provide interested basin residents with detailed information on: © the recently proclaimed Columbia Basin Trust Act; and © the subsequent binding agreement between the Province and the Trust. As well, the Trust's directors will be seeking community input and direction on © the process for development of the Trust's Basin Long-Term Plan; © the agenda for the upcoming Symposium and items for discussion; and * setting short-term goals and guidelines for the board The input received from the community at these workshops will then be carried forward to the Symposium You are welcome to attend any of the workshops scheduled for late September in communities throughout the basin. The workshops will be held starting at 7:00 pm in Jaffray Sept Multi-purpose Room, Jaffray School Nakusp Sept Nakusp Recreation Complex an hour employers and employees to schedule compressed work weeks. Workers may also take five days of unpaid leave a year to meet Lumily responsibilities.” The act includes enforcement provisions to deter a small num- ber of employers who repeatedly violate the act The Employment Standards Branch has the discretion-to impose fines inst repeat offenders and to charge employ- ers interest on ur 1 wages “New enforcement provisions are designed to reduce the nam- ber of complaints received by the Employment Standards Pratl Miller explained “They are not intended to penalize honest employers who inadvertently contravene the act.” Posters outlining the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees will be available at Employment Standards Branch offices. In addition, ministry staff will hold information sessions for the general public in centres around the province prior to the Nov. 1 implementation. The new Employment Stan- dards Act includes changes rec- ommended by Mark Thompson in his 1994 report. “Rights and Responsibilities in a Changing Workplace.” Concerned About Travel (especially in the U.S.)? We have the answer for you! This travel insurance is only available through financial planning offices. Call today for further information Burt Campbell’s The Money Management People Golden Valemount Invermere Cranbrook Kaslo Creston Trail Revelstoke Nelson Ne Sept. Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept If you have any questions; @ partnership activity of the ride Basin Trust and the Government of British Columbia Arena Lounge, Golden Recreation Centre Valemount Community Hall Invermere Inn Inn of the South Langham Cultural Centre Lister Room, Creston Recreation Centre Muriel Griffith Rm., Trail Community Centre Revelstoke Community Centre Banquet Room, Lord Nelson Hotel please contact The Columbia Basin Trust c/o 601 Vernon Street Nelson, BC, VIL 4E9 The Columbia-K. tel: 604-352-6665 fax: 604-352-9300 Wayne Miller + Bill Wenman * Burt Campbell 365-4980 *1-800-897-0807 City Centre Square, Castlegar ee ae ee a SE ce ee as es TAXES © TAXES + TAXES | Learn How To Work Smarter! Not Harder! Keep More of What You Already Make FREE SEMINAR Thurs.,Sept. 28 7 p.m. Castlegar Rec Centre 2101 6th Ave. (Columbia Room) 1-800-255-5215 Confirmation La a a ee ed Glance Thought for the week The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little extra, Christmas in September? At least if you're a craftsperson it is. West's Department Store in downtown Castlegar now has their Christmas ingredients, used to make Christmas crafts, in stock and on the shelves. New faces new places Antoinette Santos has bought the Esthetic Division (skin care, waxing, pedicure, manicure, make-up services) of Assisi Health and Beauty Centre from Darleen Ward. Darleen will continue her aromatherapy practice. Both will operate out of Avenues Hair Design. New markets The Business Development Bank of Canada has published their “New Markets, Opportunities for Growth book”, celebrating Small Business Week, October 22 - 28. One of the best articles deals with using 800 Internet and el my and how to use them to improve your peur line. Copies of the articles are lable from the Bank and the Chamber of Commerce. Sign of the times The NEC gallery has a new sign on their building facing the Kin- naird bridge. The words Gallery and Gift Shop are prominently displayed, glitter in the sunlight, and are visible from the Kin- naird bridge. Talking shop On Friday, October 13, Castlegar will host the Retail Merchants’ Association of British Col ia’s workshop entitled ‘Profiting through Total Technology’. . The workshop will explain the benefits of automation to retailers and will guide the participant through an individual software and hard- ware needs analysis. The workshop leader is Jim Dion a senior partner with J.C. eee Group i in Toronto, a recognized expert in retail y. Fre: a copy of Microsoft Money software for Windows 95, as well as prize draws for soft- ware, long distance gift certificates and Science Council sweatshirts are all included in the $99 fee. The Castlegar Sun, Trail Times and Nelson Daily News are co-sponsoring the workshop along with Canada Post, Microsoft, and the Science Council of B.C. Grand opening This coming weekend is the grand opening of Kal Tire's new store and service area in the Industrial park. Look elsewhere in this iSsue for more details. Gift idea The 1996 Castlegar Heritage Community Calendar makes an excel- lent gift idea. Heritage photos ef the area, phases of the moon, and lots of room to write down appointments in the daily squares are only some of the features. And, you can win a cellular phone just by answering the heritage trivia questions in the back of the calen- dar. They are only $5 and available at the Castlegar Railway Muse- um in downtown Castlegar. Get yours soon, there's a limited number available Seasonal changes While Sears may have their Christmas Wish book widely available, stores in the area ate displaying Thanksgiving (Oct. 9) and Hal loween (Oct. 31) items and decorations. New in town After a summer break, Marie Orr of Welcome Wagon is visiting new folks with her basket of goodies from local merchants. Between mid-August and mid-September she visited 18 families new to town. Folks from such exotic locations as Ontario, Toronto, and Edmonton as well as Chilliwack, Vancouver, Femie, Williams Lake, Terrace, Langley, Surrey, Nakusp, Rossland, Duncan, and Vanderhoof are now calling Castlegar home. Welcome! Sign of the times Cantel has placed their new red awning on the Castlegar Business Services Building at the top of Sherbiko hill. Landscaping in front Of their door is now complete. Look elsewhere in this paper for their grand opening this weekend. Paving paradise Hooters Fitness has paved their back parking lot and side lanes. New faces John Blanchard is now working with Rod Zavaduk at Castlegar Sports Centre and Fly Shop. John has experience in fly fishing and guiding. Welcome John! Generous grads The 1985 grad reunion committee donated $425, the money left- over from their reunion, to the Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society. Way to go former grads! Selling well The Hospitality - Cooking the Doukhobor Way cookbook, a USCC Centennial project, is selling well at the National Exhibition Centre Gallery. The spiral bound cookbook, 240 pages, is jam-packed (pun intended!) with great recipes. The cost is only $25. Great cover and inside design by Kathy Verigin Design of Robson. Last call! While you're unpacking from your summer holidays, remember to bring in your picture, holding an issue of The Castlegar Sun and enter it in our Winter Wishes Summer Dreams contest. Deadline for entries is September 30 at The Castlegar Sun office. You could win a tip for two anywhere Canadian Regional Airlines flies or one of three other great prizes. Happy anniversary Tilden Car and Truck Rentals will be celebrating their 10th anniver- sary Oct. 7 by giving away ten $100 bills to one lucky car purchas- er As well, ten lucky car renters will win $100 each Call Marilyn at 365-5579 with your business briefs Page B3 New Cellular Store Opens Kootenays’ only cellular retail store locates in Castlegar eople are whispering, “There's a new landmark in Castlegar.” In the last month a door has been cut in the side of a building. A huge backlit red awning stretches around two side of the building on Columbia Ave. New landscaping in the front shows off the new doors and the red sign. Everybody’s talking about it. So who is it? It’s the new Cantel cellular retail store located at the top of Sherbiko Hill in the Castlegar Business Services building. For Silverstar Transport and Communications, opening the only Kootenay Cantel retail outlet is a natural. Already the owner of ABC Communications, the company sees cellular as a natural extension of their business. Many have seen the commercials and are aware that cellular phone service has been available in the West Kootenay and Boundary areas since late June. What some may not be aware is that Cantel cellular is also avaiiable “My first day, when I was introduced to Cantel, I came away impressed with the flexibility of the cellular plans.” said Floyd Appleby, store manager, “There’s a plan for every type of cellular phone user, from the salesperson who relies on it for calls to the teen or senior who needs one for safety when travelling alone.” Appleby has five years of cellular sales experience and knows all the Cantel product lines and plans The phones are all from well-known cellular phone companies — Panasonic, NEC, Audiovox, Nokia, Motorola, Mitsubishi, Ericsson and Uniden — but it’s the Cantel packages that make them unique. “For instance, one of our packages has a feature called voice command,” said Appleby. “All you have to do is say, ‘Dial home’ and the phone will dial your home number.” This feature is exclusive to Cantel and because it’s hands-free, it allows car and truck drivers to use their phone while travelling and not take their eyes off the road or their hands off the wheel. “Basically there are three types of Cantel cellular systems,” said Victor Tan, Cantel corporate representative. The first is a portable system. The phones are small, fit in a purse or pocket and can be carried and used easily The second type is fixed- in. “These work well for business people who use their phones in their car. The phone is attached to the car and an outside antenna allows for 3 full watts of power to pick up or send a eall The third transportable type is While in the car. it sits ina case with an outside antenna. “If you want to take it in with you, you can. That's why it’s transportable”, Tan said So what else makes Cantel unique? “They're the only cellular phone company with a national network across Canada ‘so that as you drive or move across the country you can use your cellular phone without have to pay a hookup fee,” Appleby said And, they’re the only company with a one year lease program and, they have the cheapest minute rate charges in North America.” Because the Cantel location in Castlegar is a retail store they also sell all the accessories. Everything from léather cases to car kits to high capacity batteries to power adapters are available, and they all make great Christmas gifts for your favourite cellular user. The choices are endless You can lease or buy a cellular phone, you can take a one, or three year contract, you can have a portable, fixed-in or transportable cellular phone. You even have your choice of colours for the phone depending on the brand. But the best choice of all, is that now that the Cantel store is in Castlegar, you do have a choice for cellular service Stop by this Saturday September 30 for our grand opening. The official ribbon cutting is at 1:30 by mayor Mike O'Connor. Prizes, giveaways and lots of knowledgeable people can help you chose the best cellular package for you. The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:00 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 4;00 pm. Whether you need a cellular phone for business or home, Cantel can meet your needs And the owners and staff of the Cantel store in Castlegar hope that soon, everybody will be talking on Cantel phones, about the the big red Cantel awning on Columbia Avenue, at the top of Sherbiko Hill in Castlegar. Cantel Store Manager Floyd Appleby holds one of the many easy-to-use, hand held Cantel cellular phones. This Saturday is the Cantel store's grand opening and everyone is invited to come in and see the full line of cellular phones for business and personal use. 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