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NOVEMBER 27, 2012
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COURTESY MIKE HONEYMAN
Mike Honeyman, Joe Detta, Matt Johnson and Miles Chisholm were in tough at the World’s Toughest Mudder race in New Jersey a week ago, where they finished third in a field of 25 teams. The four braved a 10-mile course littered with 39 obstacles over a 24-hour period, overcoming pain and fatigue to complete five laps. See more on Page 4.
Two in Calgary hospital after bear attack near Kimberley CAROLYN GRANT Daily Bulletin
Two people, a male and a female, have been sent to Calgary by air after a bear attack near L.D. Ranch Road late Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2012. The victims, a male close to 80 years old, and a female in her late 50s, were air-lifted to Foothills Hospital in Calgary, where they were listed in stable condition on Monday. Conservation Officer Joe Caravetta said on Monday morning
that four officers were on the scene of the attack (just north of the St. Mary’s Band land, the road is accessed from Highway 95A north of Kimberley) trying to figure out exactly what happened. “Here’s what we know now,” Caravetta said. “Two hikers were out near the L.D. Ranch Road at about 3 p.m. Sunday. We believe they came across and perhaps startled a sow and two cubs.” Kimberley RCMP have confirmed that the attack occurred along a creek in thick brush. A
deer kill was located within five metres of the attack location. There was some initial confusion as to whether the bear was a grizzly, or a brown-coloured black bear. “It is believed that the attack was defensive and based on evidence at the scene, it is believed it was a grizzly with at least one cub,” said Cpl. Pat Prefontaine of the Kimberley/Cranbrook Detachment.
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REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST
T.M. Roberts Elementary School searches for history ANNALEE GR ANT Townsman Staff
The students and staff at T.M. Roberts Elementary are on a wild goose chase, tearing apart the school in search of time capsules that may or may not exist. The school is celebrating its 50th anniversary on November 30, marking a half century of education. Staff have turned up one time capsule already in an unas-
suming sealed bucket, packed with goodies perfectly preserved for the school’s golden jubilee. On November 21, Principal Christine McKie found herself anxiously awaiting as the school’s plumber waded into the basement below the girl’s washroom in search of a time capsule that was rumoured to have been there. He emerged empty handed, but
eager to continue the search. “The time capsule being under the girl’s washroom floor is an urban myth,” McKie said. The students are buzzing, and helpful maintenance staff are digging around in the underbelly of the school, behind panels and more searching for the lost capsules.
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