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Cats nipped in Game 3
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Peninsula Panthers fall to Saanich Braves in playoffs on Friday, page A13
A Saanichton man receives an international award for his take on how students learn about science, page A3
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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No money for full time firefighters Despite struggles finding volunteers, Sidney council decides against more funding for fire Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Professional firefighters are not in the Town of Sidney budget for this year. Council decided to take a “cautious” approach while approving its budget last week, with a 2.81 per cent increase. They opted out of a proposed hiring plan for Sidney Volunteer Fire Department. “The challenge was the fire service,” said Mayor Larry Cross. “We looked at that and the implications long-term are significant.” The plan called for the hiring of four full time firefighters, over a four year period, to augment Sidney’s volunteer ranks. “Council felt that for the larger interests of the community we had to move very cautiously on this, so we’re taking a cautious approach and constant monitoring,” Cross said. The department is healthy now, with a roster of 37, he pointed out. “I think that the volunteers give us outstanding service. They’re doing a marvellous job for the town,” Cross said.
Giggly little green thumb Levi Leatherman, 4, works in the high tunnel at his family’s Mount Newton Valley farm. Leatherman’s mother and the two other members of Saanich Organics have released a book with tips on organic gardening on any scale. See the story, page A9.
PLEASE SEE: Women sought, page A29
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