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Grizzly attack

A long way home Injured after encountering a grizzly sow and her cubs, Susan and Peter talk about how they made it to safety C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca

Part II of an interview with Susan Bond and Peter Moody.

OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONS 9 Another fantastic semester comes to an end. Looking back on the Fall/Winter semester of Outdoor Explorations 9, I am impressed at how this program continues to grow and gain community support. This semester saw our very first Grade 9 course overnight campout at Dipper Lake. It was a very beautiful and fun trip through the Kimberley Nature Park – enjoying the seasonal Golden Larches. Our second group of grade 9 Outdoor Explorations students enjoyed an opportunity put together by Summit Community Services Society and their “seniors helping seniors” program. A sincere thanks is extended too all the students and community members that make this program, and these opportunities, possible for Kimberley’s students.

After encountering a grizzly sow with her two cubs beside Mather Creek not far from their LD Ranch Road home, Susan and Peter were left injured and lying on the ground, about eight feet apart. It was late afternoon,

Sunday, November 25, 2012.

Susan was conscious, though hurt badly, and thinking about how they would both get away from the attack site and find help.

“Peter looked at me and said, ‘are you okay?’ I said, ‘yeah’. Then we both stood up. How we did that, I don’t know.”

Peter says that while he had seen the cubs when the sow went after Susan, neither of them had known about the deer carcass nearby. It was a four-point whitetail buck that the sow had taken down and the bear family had been feeding on.

The trio didn’t move far from their kill after the attack.

“I didn’t know about that until much later,” Susan said.

“At the time I was just scared and wanted to get away.

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Long weekend

Join the fun on BC’s first Family Day Events in Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fort Steele Sally MacDonald Townsman Staff

British Columbia is getting ready to celebrate its first Family Day this weekend, and there will be lots to do in Cranbrook.

On Sunday, February 10, Fort Steele Her-

itage Town has a fun day planned for families.

Stop by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and enjoy a host of kid-friendly activities.

There will be hot apple cider and fresh baked goods on hand in the Lambi House.

The International Hotel will be serving lunch. Bonfires will be lit, with marshmallows for roasting.

If the weather does its job, the Clydesdales will be giving sleigh rides, and the Fort

Steele ice rink will be ready for skating.

Meanwhile, on Monday, February 11, Family Day will be marked at Western Financial Place from noon to 5 p.m.

Swimming will be free in the Aquatic Centre, and family-friendly activities will be offered.

In Kimberley, head up to the Kimberley Alpine Resort on Monday, February 11 for the BC Family Day Slalom race. The race beings at 1 p.m. at the T-bar. There will be a

family friendly Slalom Course for all ages.

Sign up will take place from 11am - 12:30pm in between the Plaza and the North Star Quad Lift. There are prizes to be won and lots of fun to be had. Prizes will be given out in the Plaza at 3 p.m. Bring the family out and enjoy.

Participating resorts, including KAR will be offering 50 per cent off lift tickets on Family Day.

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A long walk to safety after bear attack From Page 1 “To the left was a steep bank. I thought that was probably where the bears had gone, and I couldn’t have managed to get up that way anyway. But we knew that if we crossed the creek, we’d be in a big field that would take us back to LD Ranch Road. I managed to say ‘creek’, pointed to it and started walking.”

“So we waded across the creek,” Peter said. “Susan’s leg was really badly hurt — it’s amazing she eventually walked as far as she did. She wouldn’t have been able to do it without the ski poles.”

“At one point, Peter fell forward into the water,” Susan said. “I heard him fall, but I didn’t even turn around. I knew I couldn’t help. I knew if I stopped I wouldn’t be able to keep going. Fortunately, he got up.”

“The issue once we got across the creek was the height of the grass and the uneven ground,” Peter said.

“It wasn’t so bad for me, but for Susan, the grass was up to her hips in places and it was very difficult to walk.”

“I fell once coming into the open field,” Susan said. “I did manage to get up again though it felt like my knee was coming apart. The CO said later he knew exactly where I fell. I guess there was a lot of blood there.

“The other big obstacles were two barbed wire fences. Peter managed to open the strands enough so I could walk through. There was no way I could bend down. If he hadn’t done that, I’d still be there.”

“I could go faster than Susan,” Peter said. “My legs weren’t as badly hurt. I thought if I went ahead that would speed up getting help for Susan, but I realized she wouldn’t be able to handle the fences. She was going into shock. If she sat down, it would get worse. So we stayed together. After we got through the second fence, I went as fast as I could.”

By now Peter was near the greenhouses on LD Ranch Road.

“It was a Sunday and I didn’t think anyone would be around,” Peter said. “But I went close to the greenhouses, calling for help. I took the occasional fall. There was one more fence along LD Ranch Road. I went over it and up onto the road.

On the other side of the road is a cabin and a fellow comes out. He has a can of beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. He was doing what many Canadians were doing that day — watching the Grey Cup. But he’d had a pair of binoculars and he happened to see me. He couldn’t have seen Susan from there.

“When we met I’m not sure who said what. There was a lot of blood on my face and head from the scalp wounds. He realized something bad had happened. I said, ‘Susan … out there’. Another guy came out of the house. He ran and got into a truck and drove out into the field to pick

“So we waded across the creek. Susan’s leg was really badly hurt — it’s amazing she eventually walked as far as she did.

She wouldn’t have been able to do it without the ski poles.”

Peter Moody

up Susan.”

“When Peter went ahead, I was making my way quite slowly. When I got to the point where the field turns to the east, I knew there was still a ways to go,” Susan said. “I didn’t know how much further I could go. I stopped to rest and heard the truck. The sound faded and then I heard it again. I thought, someone’s coming for me. I knew Peter had reached help. It gave me a spurt of energy.

“Randy Harvey was the man in the pickup. He was going to lift me into it and I said no — I knew it would have been too painful for my leg. I managed to get into the truck.

Then I started to get cold. I was really shaking and out of it.”

Their rescuers – Randy, his wife Bonnie and their friend Alan Hunter – got Peter and Susan into the house and called 911.

“They put blankets around us and talked to us to keep us conscious,” Peter said. “I asked them to call our neighbours, Walter and Carol Latter, so they could alert the rest of the neighbourhood that there were grizzlies around.”

Bonnie got me into a big comfy chair,” Susan said. “She talked to me and held my hand. It was so comforting. I was really chilled so the guys pulled my wet boots and socks off.”

“Then the ambulance arrived and before long we were in the Cranbrook hospital ER.” At the hospital, they were quickly assessed, given tetanus shots, and had their wounds irrigated to help prevent infection.

“I’ve learned that it’s really important after an attack like ours to irrigate the wounds to get rid of bacteria from the animal’s mouth and claws,” Susan said.

She says her sister Mary Ellen and brother Kevin were at the hospital — she remembers hearing their voices and being so glad they were there.

— and the Latters arrived as well.

“I remember a male voice asking if I remembered what happened,” Susan said. “It might have been an RCMP officer, I don’t know, but I recounted the whole episode as best as I could, from the time we left our house.”

They were soon on their way to Calgary and the Foothills Medical Centre via medivac.

“We were in surgery overnight,”

Mather Creek, near the spot where Susan and Peter made their crossing. On the far side of the creek is the general area of the attack. The photo was taken by Peter’s son Guy on December 5, 2012.

Guy Moody photo

The mile-long field and barbed wire fences the couple crossed to get to LD Ranch Road and safety.

Susan said. “The next morning they put us together in a two-bed room in Unit 31, the plastic surgery ward.”

Meanwhile, back at LD Ranch Road, East Kootenay C onservation Officers were launching what would become a week-long field investigation into the attack.An initial party of two officers scouted the general vicinity a couple of hours after the attack but, with light failing, were unable to pinpoint the exact location. The next morning a party of four officers found the site.

In tomorrow’s Bulletin, Susan and Peter talk about their recovery and what they have learned about what happened that day.

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Reducing fatalities and serious injuries is the number one priority of the BC RCMP Traffic Services.

Preliminary statistics for 2012 indicate · 30 per cent of Motor Vehicle fatalities involved distracted driving · 37 per cent of Motor Vehicle serious injuries involved distracted driving Since the implementation of legislation banning the use of handheld devices in January of 2010, police in British Columbia issued 105,972 violation tickets for use of handheld electronic devices.

“In the month of February police across B.C. will be targeting drivers who operate vehicles while using a handheld device” says Cpl Robert McDonald of BC RCMP Traffic Services.

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“A hands free device is a device that is mounted to your vehicle or secured on your person and is operated by one touch” says Cpl McDonald.

Graduated License Program drivers (L and N drivers) are not permitted any use of electronic devices, including hands free devices.

Due to the increased danger, drivers who are observed to contravene other rules of the road while using a handheld device can be charged with Driving without Due Care and Attention.

Offences that put others at risk, including speeding, unsafe lane changes, following too close, fail to obey traffic control device will trigger the increased penalty. The fine for Driving without Due Care and Attention under the Motor Vehicle Act is $ 368.00.

Drivers can expect to see targeted enforcement throughout BC during the month of February.

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Key City Theatre Society at 20 – 14th Avenue South has applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a liquor primary licence to allow for the sale of liquor prior to an event, during intermission and after an event.

This Application has been referred to the City of Cranbrook for consideration.

Residents are invited to express their comments in regard to the Application in writing to: Deb Girvin Bylaw Services Manager Cranbrook City Hall 40 – 10th Ave S Cranbrook BC V1C 2M8 Deadline to submit comments: 4:30pm MT, Friday February 22, 2013

The Way it Was Courtesy of the Kimberley Heritage Museum archives

KIMBERLEY NEWS, Newspaper, February 4, 1954 “Fire Department Offer To Run Ambulance” The Kimberley Fire Department still volunteers to maintain and operate an ambulance service if the vehicle is so kindly donated to the citizens of Kimberley, by the Lions Club.

Temporary housing has been provided for an ambulance by the City until more suitable, permanent quarters can be provided.

The Fire Department wishes it to be known that if the ambulance is forth coming they will assume full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of same.

Coverage will be 24 hours per day and every day, on a volunteer basis, as long as a Fire Department exists in the City of Kimberley.

Proper bookkeeping will be set up and a financial statement issued and presented to the public annually.

There will be a small charge made for the use of the ambulance, for operation and a sinking fund, and also to protect the service from abuse.

The Kimberley Fire Department being volunteer organization will not be responsible for any liabilities which may occur and for this reason may be forced to ask for public grants periodically.

Louis Gilmar To Appear On Film Show Louis Gilmar who

was a guest star on the Rotary Amateur Show has agreed to entertain during the interlude at the showing of the Grey Cup and World series Films show sponsored by the Kimberley Senior Baseball Executive.

Booster tickets for adults and children will be on sale at the door.

Snow Removal Costs $7,309.00 To Date At Council meeting Tuesday evening the City Works Department reported a very busy month. Snow plowing and removal, of course, was the main problem, and to date has cost the City $7,309.00. Included in this total was the $1,610.00 paid for hired equipment. A three day rain, following a 4 day snowfall, early in the month created quite a congestion, but most streets and lanes were open within two days.

Snow was hauled away from the business area three times during the month, to allow parking space for all stores.

The newly purchased rotary plow worked well after a few minor adjustments were completed. Garbage collections suffered due to snow in back lanes; a broken axle on the disposal unit further complicated matters. Snow was also removed from the roofs of the City Hall, garage, pound warehouse No. 4, Police Station, and Pioneer Lodge, also dangerous ice from McDougall Hall. The arena and curling rink was also partially cleared of snow. Two men from the Sewer Department were loaned to the Works Department to help out.

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Discover Myanmar For the Bulletin

World Traveler Randy Harris presents Myanmar (Burma): a slide show and presentation from recent travels at the Kimberley Public Library February 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Myanmar is an ancient kingdom that rivaled Siam and the Khmer empire for control of Southeast Asia.

Much of the border and upland portion of Myanmar are off limits due to tension and factional fighting between minority groups and the central military government. What can be seen is very beautiful. Signs for the National League for Democracy are everywhere as is reverence for Aung Saung Syu Kyee who has been elected president of Myanmar twice but is still under house arrest.

Myanmar is a Buddhist country. All Myanmarese Buddhists spend some time as a monk or nun studying their faith and meditating. The result is a population with great self control, a love of nature and a gentle, friendly disposition. Monks go

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Shweedagon Paya out each day to beg for food or to join the pilgrims climbing the hills to the sacred balancing rocks at Kyaiktiyo and Nwa La Bo. Randy has witnessed and photographed these events.

Many of the ruins from the old capital of Bagan will be covered in Randy’s show.

Randy has generously offered this show as a fundraiser for the library. Admission is by donation. Friends of Burma may have a guest speaker come to the event to talk about their personal experience in Burma. Everyone is welcome.

not be revived.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death. Foul play has now been ruled out. It was also noted that the temperature has been reaching freezing levels overnight in Cranbrook in recent days.

The family of Mr. Antonio has been notified of his death.

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continue to assist the Coroners Office with their investigation and are asking for anyone who may have seen Conrad between Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, to call the Cranbrook RCMP at

A councillor’s bid to have more input into Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) decisions has been defeated.

Coun. Angus Davis brought back a motion to Cranbrook city council on Monday, February 4 asking for more discussion among council before Cranbrook representatives vote at the RDEK board of directors.

The motion was first made at council’s January 21 meeting, but it was postponed until February when Mayor Wayne Stetski was back from vacation.

In the motion, Davis put forward that Mayor Stetski and Coun. Bob Whetham, who sit on the RDEK board, consult with the rest of council on “topics which are of significant interest locally” before they vote.

“I know you can’t do this literally all the time but there are many occasions where I read about it in the paper,” said Davis. “What brought this to my attention is the

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Mayor Stetski issued an invitation to council to provide input on RDEK motions.

“Anybody can read the agenda items ahead of time. I would invite all councillors to do that. It gives you the opportunity to bring your concerns forward to your two representatives,” he said.

However, it would be difficult to discuss motions as a council, Stetski went on.

“Things move very quickly at these meetings and it’s not always possible to bring back a motion.”

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Coun. Diana J. Scott said it would be awkward for council to discuss RDEK motions prior to meetings, and instead suggested councillors review the board agendas and pass on any comments to Mayor Stetski and Coun.

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Last week, the regional district board voted to not pay travel and accommodation expenses for the mayor of Jumbo, set to be incorporated on February 19. The appointed mayor, Greg Deck, will have a seat at the board but will not be permitted to vote until the mountain resort municipality has a tax base of $30 million, or until 2017, whichever comes first.

Coun. Davis said he thinks the board is “shunning” the new mayor.

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Coroner confirms identity of deceased The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in Cranbrook on Feb. 3, 2013.

The man is Conrad Antonio, aged 19. Mr. Antonio had most recently been living in Cranbrook as a student at the College of the Rockies. Foul play is not suspected.

On Sunday, Feb. 3, at 8:35 a.m., Cranbrook RCMP responded to a call from Emergency Medical Services about an unconscious male behind the Baker Street Mall. The man was found unresponsive in the laneway behind the mall.

The person who initially reported the incident told police that he had been walking behind the mall and came upon the young man on the ground. When he couldn’t wake him, he called 911 and covered him with a blanket.

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Regather at your own peril “What are these so withered and so wild in their attire that look not like th’inhabitants of the earth. Yet are on’t.”

William Shakespeare

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he more I think about it the more I’m convinced that reunions with old acquaintances after a very long time can be big mistakes. Attendees at such momentous events, if they haven’t kept up their associations with some of the others, will find virtually nothing to talk about. A party lasting a quarter of an hour might be just too long.

To start with, when you look deep into the rheumy eyes of your one-time vibrant, youthful friends you begin to realize how you must look to them. At my last (definitely final) big reunion I was walking into the pub where the celebration was to take place when I literally ran into Theo.

Theo used to be a plump, funny adventurer with whom I had climbed in Scotland and Wales. After more than forty years she was plumper, but I still recognized her immediately. I said something inane like, “Theo, old darling. You haven’t changed a bit.”

She snapped back, “You mean I looked like an old golf bag forty years back?

Good grief!”

I retreated, then came back with a more sensible greeting.

That reunion was for old friends whom I had first met a year or two after I’d finished destroying the R.A.F. Many of them too had been in the armed forces but were now clear of the war. Some were attending university or looking for work.

As an unofficial club, we rock-climbed and went mountaineering. We hitchhiked together, slept together in primitive tents, in Peter messy caves or out in the We skinny-dipped in Warland open. icy lakes together and drank a little too much beer together. We were poor in those halcyon days but we were climbers.

The reunion was in a pub in Wales and we came together from all over Britain, from all over the world. My beloved and I went and wondered what everyone would be like after so many years had passed.

Theo, for example, had been one of the lovely young women in those days gone by, and so had Wendy and Gwen and Joyce and Cynthia, but I had married the right one and then watched the others marry too. We’d been to their weddings — enjoying the sight of some of the participants hobbling to the altar after a

recent fall somewhere — and then watched in amazement as the families started; then we left for Canada and lost contact with many of them. We too were busy working and raising our own family.

The strange thing is: I only really knew most of those adventurous people for a few short years. Later, some had gone on to climb in the Himalayas, to become mountain guides, but mostly they’d finished their educations and gone on to the serious business of earning a living and raising children to love the mountains, just as I and my love had done in Canada.

But I am positive that the reunion had been a big mistake. We weren’t the same people and some of us had very little to talk about after more than forty years.

We’d all led very different lives and, besides, an awful lot of water had gone under an awful lot of bridges since then.

John, he who had been my closest climbing companion back then in the fifties, did not even speak to me at that party. He was completely remote as if I were a stranger. Later, I learned that he’d recently lost his wife and was deeply depressed; I’d never even met her.

Most of my friends from those years just after the war are now, as I should probably be, dead and tidily out of the way, but even if I survive much longer, I don’t intend to go through another such reunion; it hurts.

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Inside the ‘Hypnerotomachia Poliphili’

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is arguably the most unusual book ever published. Its plot is unknowable; its text unreadable. No one is certain who wrote it. No one is certain on what the book is about. Its title — the ‘Hypnerotomachia Poliphili’ — is almost as torturous to say as it is to read. Yet it remains one of the most remarkable if i n d e c i p h e ra b l e BOOKNOTES books of all time.

Mike Selby The ‘Hypnerotomachia Poliphili’ was published in Venice in 1499. Subtitled ‘The Strife of Love in a Dream,’ it tells the story of Poliphilo, his love for Polia, and his journey in trying to win her heart.

While this plot may seem simple enough, finding it within the book’s pages is nothing short of a miracle.

The first stumbling block is the language it is written in. Not only did the author use an obscure form of Latinate Italian (obscure even in the 15th century), but he also peppered sentences with Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and, when no word existed for his purposes, he made up his own. The author would also take words from one language and force them into the syntax from another. If this wasn’t hard enough to read, the text on each page is printed in the shape of a medieval goblet and other bizarre objects.

Less difficult to understand is the book’s 174 breathtaking woodcuts, each one seen as a “perfect balance of weight and colour.” The images are made up of detailed architecture, gardens, landscapes, Roman Gods, and costumes. It is unknown who the artist of the book was, although a young Raphael has been suggested from time to time.

The ‘Hypnerotomachia Poliphili’ lists no author, but the first letter from each of the book’s 34 chapters spells “Brother Francesco Colonna greatly loved Polia.” Now there was a priest named Francesco Colonna living in Venice at the time of

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A two-page spread of the ‘Hypnerotomachia Poliphili,’ featuring the goblet-shaped text layout and the striking woodcuts. the book’s initial publishing. Since a lot of the book appears to be about sexual obsession, one could see Colonna not signing his name to it. Yet there was also a wealthy Roman Governor also named Francesco Colonna at this time. And some scholars believe it was written by Lorenzo de’ Medici.

Nothing about this book is easy, and all efforts to translate successfully into English have failed, until musicologist Joscelyn Godwin did in 1999 — exactly 500 years after the book’s publication.

And even after all these centuries there is still no consensus as what exact-

ly the ‘Hypnerotomachia Poliphili’ really is. While some see the “strange, pagan, pedantic, erotic, allegorical, mythological romance” as work of perplexing yet masterful genius, others find it “unreadable,” “impenetrable,” and “a serious runner up for the title of most boring work in Italian literature.”

Anyone still interested in the book’s plot will be unhappy to learn that book ends with Poliphilo waking up. His entire journey (including Polia) was only a dream.

Mike Selby is Reference Librarian at the Cranbrook Public Library

Lawyers call for list of reforms Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association released a report Tuesday calling for more judges, more court services staff, more legal aid money and more mental health services.

Kerry Simmons, president of the Canadian Bar Association B.C. branch, released the report at a news conference in Victoria Tuesday. Simmons said the association wants to put justice issues on the agenda for the May provincial election, and it has been received with interest by the B.C. Liberal Party and NDP. The bar association, representing 6,900 B.C. judges, lawyers and law students, is seeking a long wish list of reforms, including long-standing demands for legal aid funding for family court disputes and a return to the 2005 level of staffing

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Kerry Simmons, president of the Canadian Bar Association’s B.C. branch. for provincial court judges.

The B.C. government announced the hiring of nine new judges a year ago, and Attorney General Shirley Bond also

launched a review of the court system. Geoffrey Cowper, former chair of B.C.’s Legal Services Society, was assigned to examine why the court system

was getting slower despite 13,000 fewer new provincial criminal cases than it handled in 2002.

Cowper concluded the problem is partly because there are incentives for defence lawyers to delay cases, and a “culture of delay” that resists change.

“During the review there was a general sense that judges and lawyers have their own, insulated sense of what constitutes timeliness and responsiveness,” Cowper wrote.

He also found there is an average of seven appearances by the accused in a criminal case before it goes to trial.

Asked about those problems, Simmons said there are pilot projects underway to expand the use of video conferencing in courts. Judges from out of town can preside over simpler procedures, such as bail or remand hearings.

UPCOMING Resident Hunters Association Meeting is Thursday February 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm, basement meeting room of the Cranbrook ABC restaurant. Call Rob 250-426-7732 or Abbie 250-427-5236.

Jean Pederson Water-based media Portraiture. Cranbrook & District Arts Council Office at 135 10 Avenue S in Cranbrook from Feb 8 – 11. Feb 8 is drawing from plaster cast and Feb 9-11 is instruction and model sessions. Deadline for registration is Feb 1.

CDAC office at 250-426-4223 FMI ZUMBATHON® Charity Event: Family Day - February 11. Celebrate Family Day with a dance-fitness party! Have fun and work up a sweat... as a family! Marysville Elementary School, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. Admission by donation, with proceeds going towards Jenna Homeniuk’s fight against cancer. *Pre-registration required*. FMI: Natasha Burgess; 250-421-6440 natashaburgess.zumba.com Tuesday Feb 12, 7:00-GoGo Grannies Travelogue: John Mandryk and Friends present highlight from their Motorcycle Tour from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas. Adventures and fun with lots of time for discussion. Also a tour of Alaska. College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre. Admission by donation with all proceeds to the GoGo Grannies as they support Grandmothers in Africa.

February 13th. Kimberley Garden Club February program: Floral Gardens slideshow and talk with pointers on how to take good garden photos. Selkirk High School Library 7-9 pm. New members welcome. For more info: Nola 250-427-1948.

BC Government Retired Employees Association, Rky Mtn Branch, will be holding their Christmas luncheon meeting, Bavarian Chalet in Sam Steele Rm, Feb. 13, at 12 noon. Guest speaker Mike Murphy from BDO in Cranbrook. Info: 489-5930 Jack Selman.

BE OUR VALENTINE! February is Toastmaster Month. Cranbrook First Toastmasters is celebrating with a Valentine’s Day party and you are invited! Come to room 210 at the College of the Rockies on Thursday, February 14 from 7-9 pm. Contact Pamela at 250489-3906 or Kathy: email twosimons@shaw.ca Valentines Day Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction. Friday, Feb. 15.

Cocktails 5:30, Dinner at 6:30pm. Music by The Hollers. Tickets at Black Bear Books, FasGas and Lotus Books. Held at Kimberley Conference Centre.

Valentine Jam, Cranbrook Legion - 8 pm Feb. 15th, Featuring Brad and the Boyz.

Social Dance, held monthly at the Cranbrook Seniors Hall on 2nd St. South, takes place on Feb 16th to the music of “Old Spice’. You are invited to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with family and friends from 7-11. Lunch served. Call Flo at 250.489.2720.

Flea Market & Fun Fair: MBSS Senior Boys Basketball Team fundraiser, Feb 16 at Mt Baker Gym, 10-4. Vendors, businesses, crafters wanting to rent tables - call Pearl 250-426-7410. Cost $35.

Valentine Lunch, St. Mary’s Church Hall, Sat. Feb 16, 11:30 - 2:00 pm. Tea, buns and goodies, bake and craft tables. Bev 426-4047.

2013 FREE FAMILY SWIM Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 6:00-7:00 PM is sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Children 18 years & under must be accompanied by an adult.

ONGOING The Compassionate Friends meet 2nd Tuesday each month at 4:00pm at the East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral Boardroom (in the Baker Street Mall parking lot) Info: call Laura @ 250 489-1000/Diane @ 250 489-0154 Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively?

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (a 12-Step Program) meets Tuesdays from 7-8 pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12 S. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com.

SPECIAL GOSPEL SERVICES: Each Sunday to February 24th, 2013, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Girl Guides of Canada Hall, 1421 - 2nd St S Cranbrook. Phone contact: (250) 426-4791.

The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality Of Life” for all seniors. To become a member contact Ernie Bayer, ph 604-576-9734, fax 604-576-9733, email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

The Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society seeks volunteers to help us provide services to persons at the end of life and their families. Training is provided. Call 250-417-2019, Toll Free 1-855-417-2019 if interested.

Cranbrook Quilters’ Guild hold their meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month at 7:15 pm upstairs in Seniors Hall, 125-17th Ave. S. All skill levels welcome. FMI Betty 250-489-1498 or June 250-426-8817.

Mark Creek Lions “Meet and Greet” the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, from 6:00-6:30 pm. Dinner to follow at Western Lodge. FMI: 250-427-5612 or 427-7496.

Cranbrook Branch of the Stroke Recovery Association of BC. Meetings are from 10:00am-1:00pm the 2nd and 4th Wed. in the lower level of the Senior Citizen’s Hall, 125-17th St. S. Bring bag lunch. Tootie Gripich, 426-3994.

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Flames sign goalie after starter Kiprusoff gets injured C ANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames signed goaltender Danny Taylor to a one-year, twoway contract Wednesday, a day after regular starter Miikka Kiprusoff suffered a lower-body injury in a 4-1 win over Detroit.

Kiprusoff, who left Tuesday’s game after the second period, is listed as day to day.

“In the second period I felt some discomfort in the lower body area,” Kiprusoff said in a team statement.

“During the intermission, it was decided that I not return to play. I really believe that this is a short-term injury and over the next days, I’ll work toward being ready as soon as possible.”

Backup Leland Irving stopped all six shots he faced in the

third period against the Red Wings. Calgary (23-2) is last in the Western Conference standings with six points.

Kiprusoff, who has played in all seven games this season, has an .870 save percentage and 3.24 goals-against average. He has played in more than 70 games in each of the past seven seasons for the Flames.

Taylor’s deal is worth US$525,000. He has spent the last two seasons with the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Heat.

Taylor was second in the AHL this season with a .177 goals-against average and fourth overall with a .930 save percentage.

Taylor was originally selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the seventh round (No. 221 overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

NOTICE: AGM Sunday,

February 24, 2013

Kimberley Golf Club Kimberley Centennial Centre • 7pm 100 - 4th Avenue, Kimberley

The meeting agenda will be conducted in accordance with the club’s bylaws. An Election of Directors will be held, any Member interested in being nominated for these positions should contact Jan Boyachek at 250-427-4337.

A motion will be presented at the AGM to change part of Section 13 of the Bylaws allowing the AGM to take place between April 15th and May 31st.

Copies of the 2012 Financial Statements will be emailed to the Membership and copies will be available at the AGM.

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Wild keep improving as season rolls on TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

The Mount Baker Wild senior boys basketball team may be halfway through their season, but head coach Shaun Penner is seeing some improvement.

The squad has played in four Alberta-based tournaments so far since the season began in December, and while the team hasn’t had a lot of

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success, they’ve competed hard, said Penner.

“It’s been tough, we’ve been to some really good tournaments.

Three out of the four tournaments were AAAA top tier tournaments and not to say we were out of our league, but it’s tough when you have that kind of competition,” Penner said. “All I’m really looking for from the guys, is I just want to see some compete, some fire, some passion and some intensity—not to lay down and die. That helps us grow.”

Penner is taking over the reins as the senior

boys head coach after two seasons of leading the junior boys team.

Penner is a Mount Baker graduate who played high school ball and went on to play a season at college level with Lakeland College in Lloydminster, SK. Penner is running an eight-man squad after weeding down from an original roster of 12.

Though the results may no be there in terms of wins, Penner likes the fact that his boys are committed and dedicated to improving themselves.

“The guys out there

right now, they deserve to play and they deserve to have the opportunity to play,” said Penner.

“Whether we win or lose, they’ve earned the right.

“But with that, they need to take the opportunity and grow off it and they can’t get ahead of themselves thinking they’re going to play regardless.”

“The willingness to learn, that’s the biggest thing we want this year, is the willingness to build and to get better.”

Penner wants to improve his team’s defence and basketball IQ, which will come with more

practice and game time experience.

Offensively, his team is led by Andrew Lamb, a Grade 12 athlete hoping to make the jump to college ball next year.

Lamb stepped up to the senior team three years ago when he was in Grade 10 and got noticed by some colleges last year that were scouting his teammates Scott Watmough and James Stechley.

“He’s got plenty of recognition, he just has to keep up the hard work and dedication,” said Penner.

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WINNIPEG - Mark Scheifele’s second shot at cracking the Winnipeg Jets’ lineup has ended like the first, with a return ticket to the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League for a little more seasoning.

Scheifele, who was selected by the Jets with the seventh overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, did not record a

point in four NHL games this season.

But Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff says he still has confidence in the 19-year-old, who was a top performer with Barrie and an important part of Canada’s world junior team as well.

“Every challenge that he’s had in front of him he’s met and I’m very, very confident that he’s going to meet

the challenges ahead of him with the Jets organization,” he said Wednesday, after breaking the news to Scheifele.

Cheveldayoff said Scheifele took the news that he was going back to junior like a professional.

“You want to play at the highest level as fast as you can but he certainly understood it,” he said.

Cheveldayoff added that like all teams, the Jets had trouble evaluating players prior to the start of the season with a compressed camp and no exhibition games.

But he also had a little good news Wednesday, announcing the Jets were expecting defenceman Zach Bogosian to return soon after his off-season wrist surgery.

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NBA boss says league is eyeing HGH testing Jon Kr awcz ynski Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS The NBA for the most part has managed to avoid the major performance-enhancing drug scandals that have plagued the NFL and Major League Baseball over the last decade. Commissioner David Stern is hoping to keep it that way.

Stern said on Wednesday that he thinks the NBA is on track to begin testing its players for human growth hormone, perhaps as early as next season. While the issue of PEDs, and HGH in particular, has not been perceived as a big problem in basketball, Stern said the league and players’ union is trying to remain proactive to send a message that they have no place in their game.

“It’s not a commitment, not a promise,” Stern said on Wednesday before the Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the San Antonio Spurs. “It’s an expectation. It might slide a little bit, but I think we’re well on our way.”

The Associated Press left a message with the players’ union seeking comment.

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hancing drugs have been grabbing headlines repeatedly over the last few weeks, including Lance Armstrong’s admission that he took them while winning seven Tour de France titles, allegations that Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis used deer antler spray to aid his comeback from a torn triceps muscle this season and former NL MVP Ryan Braun being linked to a Florida clinic being investigated by MLB. Both Lewis and Braun have denied using banned substances.

The instances of steroid scandals in the NBA have been few and far between, with one of the most notable being former AllStar Rashard Lewis’ 10game suspension in 2009. Stern credited the players’ willingness to accept testing and continue modifying the list of banned substances for basketball’s relatively clean record.

“Our players have, as a group, said we want to be demonstrably free of drugs as much as any group of athletes in the world,” Stern said, “and I think they’ve kept that pledge.”

Both baseball and football have been working to incorporate a reliable test for HGH into their testing procedures. The NBA is watching those proceedings, and Stern believes they will follow suit.

“Our players have, as a group, said we want to be demonstrably free of drugs as much as any group of athletes in the world, and I think they’ve kept that pledge.”

David Stern “If they get through what I think they’re going to get through and have full-fledged testing, based upon our overall dialogue with the union, we’ll be in a good place to have that as well for next season,” he said.

Stern spoke on a variety of topics during his 25-minute session with reporters. He planned to meet with Minneapolis officials on Thursday to discuss the progress on renovations of the Target

Center. As part of a bill that helped fund a new Vikings stadium that was passed last session, more than $150 million was set aside to completely revamp the outdated basketball arena. The progress has been slow in part because AEG, which operates and manages the building, has been slow to get into specific discussions on the plan.

Stern said he has been in contact with AEG officials and was confident things are headed in the right direction.

He also said he initially approached Wolves owner Glen Taylor about developing a succession plan.

Taylor has been entertaining offers while making it clear that he wants to stay on as owner for the near future.

“I think Glen is not what you would call an anxious seller,” Stern said. “Sometimes I think he might have seller’s remorse even though he hasn’t sold it because he loves the team and he loves what it does for the community. I do believe he is in the midst of at least a thought process that is going to

NBA recieves relocation paperwork for Kings Tim Booth Associated Press

NBA Commissioner David Stern said Wednesday night that the group that has reached agreement to purchase the Sacramento Kings has formally filed to relocate the franchise to Seattle.

Stern spoke in Minneapolis before the Timberwolves hosted San Antonio. He called the Seattle group, led by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, “very strong,” and said the appropriate committees have been convened to look over the proposed sale of the

Kings and the prospective move to Seattle.

“We have had submitted a signed agreement to have the team sold to a very strong group from Seattle,” Stern said.

The deadline for teams to file for relocation is March 1. It’s been expected that the Hansen/Ballmer group would file to move the team, but Stern’s comments were the first time that decision has been verified. The filing for relocation is ultimately a procedural step, but a big one in the efforts to bring professional basketball

back to Seattle.

Hansen’s group reached agreement with the Maloof family last month to buy 65 per cent of the franchise, which is valued at $525 million, and move the team to Seattle and restore the SuperSonics name. The deal will cost the Hansen group a little more than $340 million.

The Kings’ sale price of $525 million would surpass the NBA record $450 million the Golden State Warriors sold for in 2010.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has been making efforts to find in-

vestors with the financial means and could attempt to match the sale price, keep the Kings in Sacramento and help on the construction of a new arena in California’s capital city.

Johnson said on Tuesday that he planned to attend the NBA AllStar Game in Houston and lobby anyone he could on the merits of keeping the Kings in Sacramento, but he has yet to reveal any of the large equity investors he’s attempting to pull together.

Johnson said Tuesday he hoped to be able to announce them next week.

find him at some point in the future, not immediately.”

Stern also begrudgingly acknowledged that the league is approaching the day when sponsors will have their names on jerseys. He lamented the situation with international soccer clubs, who feature the logos of sponsors and sometimes don’t even have the team’s name anywhere in sight.

“They’ve completely, in my view, mucked up,” Stern said. “We’re talking about a two and a half inch patch. I recognize that once you start, you’re on the trail. But, you know, players get half of it.”

He said he has sat on the sideline of such discussions because he has been proud the NBA has not allowed sponsors - or even the logo of the uniform manufacturer - to grace the jerseys.

“There is a revenue opportunity, and as so often is the case, taking advantage of that becomes a separate discussion,” Stern said.

“Yes, I think it will happen. It’s not going to happen this season; it’s not going to happen next season.”

Wild hoping to pull off upsets at provincials Continued from page 8 For his part, Lamb doesn’t really have a dream school in mind, as long as he gets the chance to take his game beyond high school.

“I love playing. I love it. I’ll do whatever I can, dribble, pass shoot,” said Lamb. “I’m in the morning shooting and practicing. When I’m on the floor, I leave every-

thing out there.”

The team plays in mostly Albertan tournaments to cut down on travel costs, but will participate in B.C. provincials down in Langley in mid-March.

Because none of the Lower Mainland teams will have faced his boys, Penner hopes to pull off a few upsets.

“I’m hoping when we get out there, we can at least make some noise and surprise some people because we haven’t played any B.C. teams yet,” Penner said.

“B.C. teams have no idea what’s coming when we get there.”

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Speculation begins on Team Canada’s hockey roster for Sochi Games Bill Beacon Canadian Press

It isn’t official that NHL players will skate at the 2014 Winter Games that begin in a year from Thursday in Sochi, Russia.

But all indications are that they will be there, and that will give Hockey Canada’s management team the painful job of deciding which star players make the team and which don’t.

Since full participation of NHL players in Olympic hockey began in 1998, Canada won gold on North American rinks in Salt Lake (2002) and Vancouver (2010), but was not in the medals on the larger international ice surfaces at Nagano (1998) and Turin, Italy (2006).

So they will need a team that can win on big ice, which does not favour the slower or older players.

Here are our picks on who should be on the 2014 team, given that much can change over the next year. Also, there

is talk of bumping rosters from 23 to 25 players, so an extra defenceman and forward have been added in parentheses just in case. That makes three goalies, eight defencemen and 14 forwards.

Goaltenders: Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks; Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens; Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins.

Some feel Canada won in 2010 despite having Luongo as the starter but he was solid when it counted in the gold medal game. He’s playing well again after some rough patches in recent years. Price is has been growing into an elite goalie since he was drafted in 2005. Fleury has struggled lately, but he was a top draft pick, was a backup in 2010 and has a Stanley Cup ring.

Other contenders: Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes, a veteran who is brilliant when he gets hot. Mike Smith, Phoenix Coyotes, had a great 2011-12 season.

Defencemen: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings; Shea Weber, Nashville Predators; Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks, Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues; Brent Seabrook, Chicago; Kris Letang, Pittsburgh; Mark Staal, New York Rangers; (Dan Boyle, San Jose Sharks).

Doughty, Weber, Keith and Pietrangelo may be unmatched in the world as a top-4.

The first three of them, plus Seabrook and Boyle, were on the 2010 team. Boyle is a question mark because he will be 37 next year. Letang brings quick openice play to the big rinks while Staal is strong at both ends. An oddity is that only Keith and Staal are left-hand shots, so someone would have to play on his off-side.

Other contenders: Dougie Hamilton, Boston Bruins, rookie has the size and skill to be a no-brainer pick by next year (he’s also a righthand shot). Same for Justin Shultz, Edmonton Oilers, and P.K. Sub-

ban, Montreal Canadiens (both also shoot right). Brian Campbell, Florida Panthers, could be a left-shot option.

Forwards: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh; Jonathan Toews, Chicago; Rick Nash, New York Rangers; Eric Staal, Carolina; Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks; Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim; Patrice Bergeron, Boston; John Tavares, New York Islanders; Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers; Jordan Eberle, Edmonton Oilers; Taylor Hall, Edmonton; Joe Thornton,

San Jose; Patrick Sharp, Chicago; (Mike Richards, Los Angeles).

Canada is so loaded with size and skill up front that by only taking 14, you’re leaving off a potential line or two of all-stars. Crosby, Toews, Nash, Staal, Perry, Geztlaf, Bergeron, Thornton and Richards all won gold in Vancouver. Getzlaf’s play has fallen off and his spot may be tenuous. The 33-year-old Thornton may also be overlooked. Tavares, Giroux and Eberle have emerged as stars since

The City of Cranbrook is currently soliciting the services of any interested parties (e.g. local service club(s), non-profit society) to coordinate and undertake the annual Canada Day celebrations. Some funding and staff assistance will be made available through the City of Cranbrook.

If your group is interested or would like additional information please contact: Chris New Director of Leisure Services City of Cranbrook Phone: 250-489-0251 Email: cnew@cranbrook.ca

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Dave C ampbell Associated Press

M E N D O T A HEIGHTS, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild have not been playing up to the preseason hype or their potential.

In this lockout-shortened season, the time for a turnaround is tight.

Winless in four road games this season, the Wild (4-4-1) returned

home. They’ll host Vancouver on Thursday.

Seven of their next nine games are against Northwest Division teams, and the 48-game season is about 20 per cent gone.

So at practice on Wednesday at the St. Thomas Ice Arena, coach Mike Yeo shuffled his forward groups again.

Dany Heatley was

Thursday, February 7, 2013 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN BYLAW Within Council’s policy direction and key objectives, the Budget process is guided by the Finance and Computer Services Department and spans eight City departments. Each department is responsible for overseeing a multitude of programs that keep City operations running smoothly. Once the City’s Senior Management team completes their review following both the policy direction and priorities of Council, the Budget is presented to Council and the public in a series of open budget meetings. Council debates the issues presented and directs Administration on final Budget decisions. The process begins in early fall of each year and wraps up in March or early April of each year, when Council adopts the Financial Plan Bylaw. Visit our website and click on ‘Bylaws’ for more on all of our City bylaws.

RECRUITMENT FOR COMMITTEES 2013 There is an opportunity for public participation and involvement in the City of Cranbrook Advisory Planning Commission.

BC Transit, in partnership with the City of Cranbrook, is undertaking a Transit Service Review. This service review will analyze how transit service meets current and future community needs and will ultimately make recommendations on opportunities to make transit as attractive and cost-effective as possible.

The Advisory Planning Commission advises Council on matters respecting land use, community planning or proposed bylaws and permits.

For the most up-to-date information on the Transit Service Review process, visit cranbrook.ca and click on the ‘Transit Future’ link.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a Volunteer Application form available at City Hall or the City’s website – www.cranbrook.ca.

2013 WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ACCOUNTS A discount of 5% will be granted on all 2013 Utility Accounts paid for the year and received at City Hall on or before February 28, 2013.

way player. Tyler Seguin, Boston, is another emerging star. Milan Lucic, Boston, was considered for 2010 due to his size and scoring touch. Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay, remains a great playmaker but will be 38 next year. James Neal, Pittsburgh, is a left-winger who scores.

Same for Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars. Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames, played well on right wing at the last three Olympics, but is 35 and looks to be fading a touch.

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2010. And who wouldn’t want No. 1 pick Hall blasting down left wing?

Nine of these 14 are centres, so some will need to play wing, as Eric Staal did so well in Vancouver. Nash, Hall and Sharp are left-wingers, while Eberle and Perry play the right side.

Giroux can play on the wing, and Richards can play anywhere.

Other contenders: Jordan Staal; Carolina, could make it as a battler and a checking centre. Logan Couture, San Jose, is an excellent two-

Applicants must be residents of Cranbrook. Terms of reference for the Advisory Planning Commission are available on the City’s website – www.cranbrook.ca.

Applications will be accepted at City Hall (attention Maryse Leroux) or by email leroux@cranbrook.ca, no later than Monday, February 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR @ A&W SATURDAY FEB. 16, 2013 FROM 1 – 4PM You are invited to have coffee with Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Stetski at A&W on Saturday February 16, 2013 from 1 – 4pm. The afternoon is open for one-on-one discussion for you to discuss concerns and ask questions about the City of Cranbrook.

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taken off the first line to skate with centre Matt Cullen and Pierre-Marc Bouchard. Rookie Charlie Coyle replaced Heatley, joining centre Mikko Koivu and star Zach Parise.

“I wouldn’t say it was unexpected,” said Heatley, who has no points in his past four games after tallying four goals and two assists in the first five

games. “I’m playing with two real creative guys, so hopefully we can get something going.”

Devin Setoguchi and Mikael Granlund rotated spots on the third line with centre Kyle Brodziak and Cal Clutterbuck. New acquisition Mike Rupp was on the fourth line with Torrey Mitchell and Zenon Konopka.

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To learn more about these positions and other employment opportunities available with the City, visit cranbrook.ca/ job-postings.

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Dubai: an oasis of diversity in the desert Carla Nelson of Maritime Travel takes you on a tour of the Middle Eastern metropolis, where the old and the new come together

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n amazing blend of old and new awaits you in one of the smallest, most interesting corners of the world.

You need to understand some centuries old traditions, geography and the shrewdness of the ruling family. To understand how it works, you stroll along the ‘Creek’, which curves through the city. Quickly you see the old and the new – on the one side, Diera, you see trading dhows and fishing boats, creekside souks selling ancient spices, raw silk and gold by weight; on the other side, Bur Dubai, there are tall polished steel and glass office towers bearing neon advertisements and the most construction cranes I have ever seen assembled in one place. All nations live and work in Dubai – the upper class Arabs, the middle class expatriates, and the working class subcontinent Indians. To say this is a multicultural, adaptable and tolerant city is an understatement. So though the geography places it in the Middle East, it is a safe destination and family friendly.

Dubai is midway between Europe and the Far East, so it has thrived as a trading hub. The ruling Sheikhs have

taken full advantage of this, and have been ready to trade and attract commerce and industry. The result is modern roads, award winning airlines, telecommunications, ports and cargo facilities. And of course tourism. And to attract the tourists, they have created some over the top infrastructure and destination experiences. On the modern side, think Ski Dubai – world’s largest indoor ski hill; world’s tallest towers, Burj al Arab and Burj Khalifa Hotels; futuristic Dubai International Airport; the Palm Project – manmade islands built in the shape of palm trees; technological developments such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Silicon Oasis; the incredible Mall of the Emirates.

On the traditional side, UAE nationals still retain their culture by wearing their national dress, the kandoura; festivals such as Ramadan are strictly observed; a visit to the Al Fahidi Fort, the city’s oldest building is a must; and viewing the Jumeirah Mosque at night is a glowing monument to their deep faith. For fun, head out to the desert on a 4WD tour, a thrilling ride going up steep dunes and sliding down the other side, then visit a bedouin village where

you can enjoy a traditional meal, ride a camel, watch the belly dancers and try shisha (apple tobacco).

Visit anytime between November and April, when temperatures range from 2435C. Evenings cool down so you can enjoy meals in outdoor restaurants. Avoid travel between June and September when temperatures average 40+C and make it impossible to enjoy desert activities.

You may also want to avoid the months of Ramadan, when your activities and dining options are limited, but the hotel rates drop by 70 per cent.

Every major hotel chain is represented in Dubai. And the range of prices is large – from the Ramada Diera at $100 CAD per night, to the Movenpick Dubai at $200 CAD per night. If you’re in the mood to splurge, the Burj al Arab starting price is about $1600 CAD per night!

But it’s one of the few ways to enter the hotel even to take a look. You must have a reason. I booked a very expensive shampoo and blow dry in the beauty salon just to gain entry to the hotel to view it!

To get there, fly from Calgary to either Amsterdam, London or Frankfurt, then on to Dubai with either KLM,

Centuries old traditions and a new millenium boom make Dubai a one of a kind destination.

Air Canada/Lufthansa, British Airways or Emirates. This will take you about 16 hours total flying time and cost between $1400 and $2000 in economy class. Apparently Emirates Air first-class is to die for, with bedrooms and showers, a cocktail lounge and a masseuse, but that’s far beyond my financial bracket!

Dubai should be a ‘bucket list’ destination, it’s interesting for sure.

For more information, visit Carla Nelson, Branch Manager (‘Experienced Traveller’ and ‘Dune Drifter’), at Maritime Travel, 1001 Baker St, Cranbrook, phone 250-489-4788.

The real-life ‘Captain Kirk’ is about to be beamed up to space (by phone) C anadian Press

LONGUEUIL, Que. — William Shatner is about to get beamed up to outer space, in real life.

But the actor who played James T. Kirk in “Star Trek’’ won’t actually be using a transporter room — he’ll be chatting with outer space by phone.

On Thursday, the Montreal-born actor will be participating in a phone chat with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who is

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Hadfield will also be visible on a video link, which will be broadcast on the Canadian Space Agency’s website.

The proverbial hailing frequency was opened last month, as the men had a brief exchange on Twitter.

Using his best Trekkie vocabulary, Hadfield confirmed to the fictional starship captain that he

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School District 5 Southeast Kootenay provides a warm, caring learning environment for all students. We offer our Kindergarten students a developmentally appropriate program along with access to computer technology, a Fine Arts program, student services support and, if parents choose, French Immersion.

English Full Day Kindergarten is available in all elementary schools in the District.

French Immersion Full Day Kindergarten is available at T.M. Roberts Elementary School.

To ensure your child is able to attend your neighbourhood school, please register early.

All new students to School District 5 Southeast Kootenay must be registered at the school within your neighbourhood school’s catchment area.

A birth certificate or other legally acceptable documents along with proof of B.C. residency, i.e., current year property tax receipt or current month rental receipt, must be provided at the time of registration.

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION French Immersion is available in both Cranbrook and Fernie:

was in “standard orbit’’ and had detected signs of life on the surface.

The Canadian Space Agency subsequently reached out to Shatner and invited the 81-yearold actor for a longer chat.

It has arranged a 10-minute conversation Thursday morning from L.A. Hadfield’s video link will be carried live on the CSA’s website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/ webcast.asp

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French Immersion registration is on a “first come, first served” basis and total enrolment may be limited. For more information, please contact: Christine McKie, Principal Ecole T. M. Roberts Elementary School (250-489-4575) or Dawn Voysey, Principal, Isabella Dicken Elementary School (250-423-4651).

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Metal-core marauders to hit Cranbrook Ferdy Bell and

“The last two and a half years in the Vancouver music scene have been absolutely incredible to watch,” says guitarist Matt Charlton of the Vancouver-based metal-core quintet Take The Earth Beneath Us. “I’ve never seen the scene grow so fast and be so welcoming. Every show we play, we get to meet more new fans and make more new friends. It’s not only our shows, either... with so many like-minded metal/hardcore/whatever bands from the coast, everybody’s supporting each other. It honestly feels like a big family.”

Take The Earth Beneath Us are a metal-core quintet from Vancouver who’ll be blasting out their dynamic riffery this coming Friday, Feb. 15 at Blast Beats Studio in Cranbrook. Having hit the ground running since May, 2011, the band has been roaring around the B.C. community of teenage-based all-ages concerts like an earsplitting whirlwind, and their Cranbrook stop shows no sign of them slowing down anytime soon.

With the modern world of metal-core de-

scribed as a fusion-genre of the more extreme forms of heavy metal and hardcore punk (screaming-to-growling vocals, rapid-fire ultra-distorted guitar riffs, double-bass drumkit attack, lyrics focusing on personal anguish), Take The Earth Beneath Us brings more to the table than a love for bands like Killswitch Engage, Underoath, Trivium, Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine and Dillinger Escape Plan.

“Our influences are all over the place,” Charlton said. “We’re all open-minded to music.

Chris (Hatch, drummer) seems to be into real dark metal, the kind where they spin their hair around like a helicopter ... and sometimes wear face-paint; real grim shit. Ty (Kingston, guitar) listens to metal and hardcore and some classic rock. Cody (Muraro, lead vocals and local Cranbrooker!) is all over the map ... metal, indie, electronic, hardcore, punk, you name it.

I have similar tastes to Cody, but generally lean towards anything that’s fast, aggressive, and noisy. Alex (Marusyk, bass) is heavily involved with the indie/folk community, and has anoth-

er band named TreeBeard that I strongly recommend if you’re into that.”

Feb. 15th’s show marks the band’s first tour into the East Kootenay, and for lead vocalist Cody Muraro, it marks a homecoming as well. “Cody’s very excited to play there and show us around town,” Charlton said. “I believe we get to meet his grandparents, too!”

With the current over-development of the Lower Mainland’s urban centres threatening the musical youth culture, Charlton and his bandmates offer an eyes-front viewpoint of the situation, although tinged with optimism.

“It’s been an ongoing battle to keep legitimate all-ages venues open in Vancouver,” Charlton said. “It’s even given Vancouver the nickname ‘No Fun City.’

Whether a venue’s bulldozed and replaced with condos, or the government forcing venue owners to jump through hoops with permits and bylaws to keep it open, it’s been an ongoing struggle for years.”

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Vancouver metal-core band Take The Earth Beneath Us will be in Cranbrook on Friday, Feb. 15, at Blast Beats Music’s Studio. drum-shattering hole in the space-time continuum Friday Feb. 15 at Blast Beats Music’s upstairs studio (#14 Specialty Lane Building, 13th Ave. @ Baker Lane, Cranbrook), with guests Weekend Glory and Under The White Dime.

Showtime 8 p.m. For more information please call 778-517-3333.

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Tribute to Levon Helm 4th Annual scheduled for Grammys LOBSTERFEST Associated Press

NEW YORK — Elton John and Mumford & Sons will hit the Grammys stage to pay tribute to Levon Helm.

The Recording Academy said Wednesday that T-Bone Burnett, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes will also perform “The Weight’’ at Sunday’s awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

“Can you think of a song that fits (more)?’’ said Ken Ehrlich, producer of the Grammy Awards. “Philosophically it fits the moment.’’

Helm was the drummer and singer for The Band. He died of complications from cancer last year at age 71.

The Band’s 1968 debut, “Music From Big Pink,’’ and its follow-up, “The Band,’’ remain landmark albums of the era, and songs such as

“The Weight’’ and “Cripple Creek’’ have become rock standards. Early on, The Band backed Bob Dylan on his sensational and controversial electric tours of 1965-66 and collaborated with him on the legendary “The Basement Tapes.’’

Ehrlich said the lineup of performers is a representation of Helm’s diverse sound. They’ll sing “The Weight’’ when the show has its in memoriam tribute, which honours musicians who died last year.

“Generationally it’s very mixed, and genrewise it’s certainly mixed, and ... that’s what (Helm) was all about,’’ Ehrlich said. ``He was about old and young, country and pop. He was this incredibly eclectic artist.’’

The 55th Grammy Awards will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on CBS.

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CALL for GRANT APPLICATIONS DEADLINE 4:30 PM, MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The Cranbrook and District Community Foundation (CDCF) is pleased to announce the beginning of the 2013 Granting Process.

Deadline for applications is February 28th.

Applications can be downloaded from our website www.ourfoundation.ca. Grant applications, budget forms and agency agreements are found in the ‘Grant’ section found on the left hand column of the home page. The grant section also details CDCF’s priorities, fields of consideration, eligibility and restrictions. CDCF is a growing foundation and as such, grants awarded are typically modest (average of $1000). Applications can also be picked up from the foundation office (19-9th Ave. S.) on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings.

Applications will be accepted for Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Physical Activity, Social Services, Environment, Animal Welfare, Youth, Seniors and Sports. Applicants must be charities from Cranbrook or Regional District Areas B or C, or have a signed Agency Agreement.

Need more information?

Contact Executive Director, Theresa Bartraw email: cdcf@telus.net or phone: 250-426-1119

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hat a start to my year as Chamber President. January was a busy month with so much going on at the Chamber. The board met for two days for our annual strategy session, and came out of the meetings with a clear direction of where we would like to direct our attention during 2013.

We came up with six priorities for the board.

I would like to highlight three main ones that impact our membership and the business community:

1. Advocate strategically for our membership – this continues to be one of the main priorities and functions of our chamber. An example

of your chamber at work is our sign bylaw committee, led by Jason Wheeldon and involving a large number of businesses involved in, with an interest in, or with expertise on the sign issue. The committee has not only reviewed the draft Cranbrook bylaw, but has also reviewed many other sign bylaws from

regional service centres across BC. The committee has developed a rational and well-researched response to the draft prepared by City staff. Because of the significant implications for business, economic growth and the city’s visual appeal, this is probably one of the most thoroughly analyzed issues in the history of the Chamber. I want to personally thank the volunteers

that made up our committee. I encourage all within the city to review not only the draft bylaw but also the chamber’s 33 pages of suggested changes to the draft.

Please talk to city councillors about any concerns you may have; as the final decision on the bylaw and its direction will come from city council.

2. Foster sector development – over the past several

years the chamber has been working diligently within the retail and tourism sectors to strengthen those sectors of our economy. Our Black Friday event has grown stronger and more popular than we could have imagined, and 2013 will see a full committee dedicated strictly to this important event in Cranbrook.

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The Chamber’s tourism committee continues to work towards obtaining funding necessary to hire a tourism coordinator and building a tourism brand for Cranbrook, initiating the packaging of tourism experiences, and ensuring the brand promises are achieved.

3. Enhance communications – through countless hours of our volunteer board member Chris Botterill, the Chamber plans to utilize social media and the internet to dramatically enhance our two-way communication with membership. We plan to have a new business directory system within the Chamber website, integrate a new chamber enewsletter template, acquire feature writers for the Cranbrook Tourism blog and continue to grow the Cranbrook Tourism website.

These are hefty priorities for the chamber board and staff, but with the dedicated group we have, I believe they are very attainable. We will do all we can to help achieve the Chamber’s mission of “Fostering a healthy business climate in Cranbrook & District.”

Thank you for the opportunity to represent the nearly 500 chamber members in 2013. I look forward to the challenge at hand.

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BC’s First Family Day Monday, February 11th Canada West Ski Areas Association provides update on BC Family Day Ski Promotion Kelowna, BC – David Lynn, President & CEO, CWSAA, is pleased to announce details of the BC Family Day Ski Promotion for 2013.

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On May 28, 2012 B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced that the first BC Family Day would take place on Monday, February 11, 2013. This established the second Monday in February as a unique day for British Columbians to enjoy Family Day. It also created significant opportunities for the BC Ski and Tourism Industries, by avoiding an overlap with similar holidays in other jurisdictions, on which many BC Ski Resorts are typically operating at capacity.

In light of the timing of BC’s new statutory holiday, a group of 20 leading BC Ski Resorts announced a major promotion for the first BC Family Day. This promotion will provide BC Residents with the opportunity to ski on Family Day at 50% off regular lift ticket prices.

Promotional Details: 50% off all lift tickets for use on Monday, February 11, 2013.

This discount will be based on the regular “ticket window” price in effect for the 2012-13 season, and will not be combinable with other offers / discounts.

Participating Resorts may require proof of BC Residency (e.g. government-issued photo ID).

All Participating BC Ski Resorts will be required to provide the 50% lift ticket discount, but will be free to augment this offer with their own resort-specific promotions.

CWSAA has created a web-page at www.bcfamilyski.com to promote the BC Family Day Ski Promotion.

This web-page provides links to all 20 participating ski resorts.

For those resorts offering resortspecific promotions, the links provided will automatically connect consumers to the appropriate webpage within the resort’s web-site.

Participating Ski Resorts: Apex Mountain Resort Mount Seymour Big White Ski Resort Mount Washington Alpine Resort Crystal Mountain Resort Panorama Mountain Village Fernie Alpine Resort Red Mountain Grouse Mountain Revelstoke Mountain Resort Hemlock Resort Silver Star Mountain Resort Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Sun Peaks Resort Kimberley Alpine Resort Whistler-Blackcomb Lost Lake Cross Country Whistler Olympic Park Manning Park Resort Whitewater Ski Resort

“BC Ski Resorts offer a diverse variety of world-class skiing,” Lynn said. “We are very excited to be able to celebrate the first BC Family Day by providing BC families with the opportunity to ski or board at a leading BC Ski Resort at half the regular price.

“We hope that British Columbians take advantage of this fun and healthy way to enjoy the first BC Family Day.”

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hundreds of tourists joined dreadlocked Rastafarian priests, leading reggae musicians and some of Bob Marley’s relatives at the late reggae icon’s old house in Jamaica to mark the 68th anniversary of his birth Wednesday.

Since his death from cancer in 1981 at age 36, Marley has become more than Jamaica’s most famous musical export. The trailblazing reggae songwriter’s message of unity and respect for human rights remains a beacon of hope for some in this Caribbean nation chronically struggling with a sputtering economy and high rates of violence.

“It’s the same struggle now as when he was alive. So his music, when you hear it, it’s like he’s singing today even though he died some 30 odd years ago,’’ said Mutabaruka, a famed dub poet who attended the celebration along with reggae singers like Sizzla Kalonji.

In the early morning light, some of Marley’s relations and old friends danced and chanted to the pounding of Rastafarian drums in the yard of his Kingston home, which is now a family-run museum displaying his guitar, clothing and other memorabilia.

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Marley’s eldest granddaughter, said her grandfather’s message of “one love’’ and social revolution remains alive and well.

But she said more Jamaicans need to heed it.

“I don’t think most people here aren’t really hearing it, you know? They know that his music is around and they are proud of it, but they don’t live it. Because if they did, then we would be a stronger people, we would be stronger characters,’’ Prendergast said.

The Caribbean country has struggled the last 40 years, due in large part to political mismanagement by the two main political parties.

Good jobs are scarce, the local currency is sliding and the government is so swamped with debt that about half of the budget goes to loan payments.

There were 1,087 slayings last year, which was touted as the lowest number of killings in nine years on the island of about 2.8 million people. When Chicago, with roughly the same population, chalked up 506 homicides last year, the bloodshed put the city at the centre of the U.S. debate over guns.

Most young people in Jamaica listen to the brash reggae-rap hybrid of dancehall, but there is a new generation of music lovers who have turned to Marley’s albums.

“Bob Marley’s music is definitely inspirational to listen to,’’ said Marlene Haughton, an unemployed 20-year-old who enthusiastically sang along with Marley’s “Trenchtown Rock,’’ whose lyrics say: “One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain.’’

Marley’s popularity remains strong around the globe, and his music continues to sell steadily.

A long-in-the-works documentary about his life was released last year.

Some of Marley’s foreign fans journeyed to the Kingston museum to take part in Wednesday’s festivities.

A dreadlocked Japanese man who goes by the name of Bongho Jatusy smoked a long wooden pipe stuffed with marijuana and nodded his head to the music.

“Bob Marley, he’s universal,’’ Jatusy said, watching his dreadlocked children playing nearby.

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Police say man from Lethbridge wanted to disappear, set up hoax C anadian Press

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in southern Alberta say the disappearance of a young family man late last week was a hoax.

Matthew Aaron Robillard’s relatives called police Thursday when the 25-year-old Lethbridge man failed to show up for work at a Scotiabank in nearby Picture Butte.

His car was later discovered with a smashed window in an industrial area near the Calgary airport.

Media reported his keys, wallet and phone had been left in the car along with a strange package of cigarettes.

He apparently didn’t smoke.

Investigators found Robillard, a married father of a six-month-old baby, Saturday morning in a Calgary hotel. They say they are considering whether to lay a public mischief charge.

“Matthew Aaron Robillard left of his own volition and took deliberate steps to cast suspicion on his disappearance,’’ Lethbridge police Staff Sgt. Ian Sanderson said Tuesday. “Police are satisfied Robillard’s family was not complicit in his hoax. They genuinely believed he was missing.

“Police are not seeking any other

lard. About a dozen officers in Lethbridge and Calgary spent time looking for him.

“No resources were left untapped in this.’’

He said he empathizes with the man’s friends, family and fellow church members, who also spent their own time and money searching for the man. They sent up planes and a helicopter scouring the area between Lethbridge and Calgary.

Matthew Robillard of Lethbridge faked his disappearance, police say. subjects.’’

Sanderson said Robillard “was not the victim of a crime.’’

The staff sergeant wouldn’t reveal why the man wanted to disappear.

The case brings to mind a high-profile disappearance that also happened in Lethbridge.

A decade ago, city alderwoman Dar Heatherington made international headlines for faking her disappearance. The married mother

vanished while in Montana on city business and was found three days later in Las Vegas. She claimed she had been drugged and abducted, but later recanted the story and was convicted of public mischief.

She was also convicted of inventing a stalker. Following a feud with her colleagues about keeping her job, she resigned from city council.

Sanderson said considerable energy went into the search for Robil-

Monopoly fans replace iron token for cat Rodrique Ngowi Associated Press

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Scottie dog has a new nemesis in Monopoly after fans from more than 120 countries voted to add a cat token to the property trading board game, replacing the iron, toy maker Hasbro Inc. announced Wednesday. It was the first time that fans have had a say on which of the eight tokens to add and which one to toss.

The results were announced after passionate efforts by fans to save their favourite tokens and businesses eager to capitalize on publicity surrounding pieces that represent their products. The shoe and the wheelbarrow had joined the iron as endangered tokens.

The online contest to change the tokens was sparked by chatter on Facebook, where Monopoly has more than 10 million fans. The vote on Facebook closed just before midnight on Tuesday.

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The newest Monopoly token, a cat, rests on the deed to Boardwalk. designer in 1935.

Other pieces that contested for a spot on Monopoly included a robot, diamond ring, helicopter and guitar.

“We put five new tokens out for our fans to vote on and there were a lot of fans of the many different tokens, but I think there were a lot of cat lovers in the world that reached out and voted for the cat to be the new token for Monopoly,’’ said Jonathan Berkowitz, vice-president for Hasbro gaming marketing.

The Scottie Dog was the most popular of the classic tokens, and received 29 per cent of the vote, the company said.

The iron got the least votes.

The cat, which has no name, received 31 per cent of votes for new tokens.

The results were not entirely surprising to animal lovers.

The Humane Society of the United States website says there were more than 86 million cats living in U.S. homes as of August 2011.

Monopoly’s iconic tokens originated when the niece of game creator Charles Darrow suggested using charms from her charm bracelet for tokens. The game is based on the streets of the casino town of Atlantic City,

New Jersey, and it has sold more than 275 million units worldwide.

To make the game relevant to fans abroad, the names are changed to well-known streets in when it is introduced to a new country.

The eight tokens are an iron, racecar, Scottie dog, a shoe, thimble, top hat, wheelbarrow and battleship. Most of the pieces were introduced with the first Parker Brothers iteration of the game in 1935, and the Scottie dog and wheelbarrow were added in the early 1950s.

Versions of Monopoly with the new token will come out later this year.

Media reports said Robillard was discovered when he walked into a Travelodge asking for help and staff called 911.

Thankful friends wrote on Facebook that he was beaten up, but alive.

“They didn’t know,’’ said Sanderson. “They went about something with all the best of intentions.

And at this point in time, Mr. Robillard has to answer to his own actions.’’

Alberta asked to stop oil leases on vanishing caribou range Bob Weber Canadian Press

EDMONTON — Environmentalists have asked Alberta Energy Minister Ken Hughes to stop selling oil and gas leases on the last remaining habitat of a vanishing caribou herd before it disappears completely.

“The fate of this caribou herd rests with your decision to defer new leasing and disturbance until enough habitat can be restored to recover these populations,’’ says the letter from the Alberta Wilderness Association. “Please take the first step by postponing these auctions of new dispositions in the Little Smoky range.’’

All of Alberta’s 15 caribou herds are threatened by industrial incursion into the old-growth forest they require to survive, but the Little Smoky herd in the northwest corner of the province may be the worst off. The herd is down to its last 100 animals and scientists say about 95 per cent of its range is heavily disturbed by energy and forestry development, putting the animals in imminent danger of dying out.

Provincial and federal environmental policy emphasize conservation and rehabilitation of caribou habitat. Federal documents say caribou need to be able to use at least 65 per cent of their range.

But Alberta Energy has continued to sell off energy leases in the remaining five per cent of the Little Smoky range. That area remains relatively pristine and is heavily used by the herd.

Between 2009 and 2010, the government leased out about 84 per cent of two townships in the heart of the undisturbed area and sales continue. Another 9,000 hectares of land are expected to be leased out by the end of April.

“That just adds more disturbance and makes their survival prospects unlikely,’’ said Carolyn Campbell, the association’s conservation specialist.

“It seems a no-brainer with the Alberta caribou policy and the federal recovery strategy that we need to stop new surface disturbance. These new leases just compound the existing problems

and the existing failure of managing habitat so that herd has a chance.’’

Alberta Energy spokesman Mike Deising said energy leases only involve subsurface rights. Any surface activity is subject to additional regulatory scrutiny, he said.

“Approving the lease does not guarantee that one can develop it.

They need to go through a process and meet all the tests.’’

Land is put up for oil and gas lease in Alberta through requests from industry. Those requests are reviewed by both the province’s energy and environment departments.

“There’s a lot of co-operation with (Environment) on the front end and the back end,’’ said Deising. “That’s why you will see conditions put on leases.’’

The Environment Ministry does have the power to deny surface access and has done so in the past.

Others in the Energy Department have also pointed out that the area for lease in the coming months is a tiny fraction of the Little Smoky herd’s total range.

Campbell responds that the impact of any road, cutline or well site extends far beyond its boundaries. Research suggests that caribou avoid being within 500 metres of any disturbed area, meaning even a narrow road cuts a one-kilometre swath through the bush.

Although the Little Smoky caribou have remained stable for the last six years, that’s largely because of an extensive program of killing wolves that prey on them.

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development officials have acknowledged that predator management is not a permanent solution. Caribou specialists within that department have acknowledged that without improvements to habitat, the Little Smoky herd is unlikely to survive.

That shows who’s really in charge of caribou policy, said Campbell.

“It says that Alberta Energy is the dominant driver of what goes on in caribou range, and that they’re ignorant about their own effects. That’s highly irresponsible.’’

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You could reverse an opinion if you decide to toss out prior judgments and/or assumptions.

Tonight: A must appearance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Revise an idea by starting over from scratch. Carefully consider your different options, especially if they take you down a new path. You might need to adapt your thinking and past judgments. You can’t avoid a loved one’s concerns. Tonight: Out and about.

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Your wit and adaptability emerge when dealing with a loved one. Remember, you have been known to overindulge this person. You will see his or her true essence emerging. Adjust your schedule in order to include an important matter. Tonight: Togetherness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Others clearly dominate. Realize that the situation won’t change, no matter what you do. You might want to step back and not interfere; others will see the results of their actions that way. Call someone at a distance about weekend plans. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You can get only so much done by yourself; however, with additional help, that situation could change. You know how to encourage others to pursue a certain course of action, and you could reverse directions quite suddenly. Know your limits. Tonight: Join a friend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might not know how to switch gears right now. Speak honestly about how you feel at this particular moment. You will need to rebuild from the beginning if you should change your mind. Ask questions before making a decision, not after. Tonight: Observe.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Share more of your heartfelt desires. You will revise a situation and approach it in a more dynamic way. Others will remain responsive, unless you decide to be a strict taskmaster. Try to explain yourself rather than cop an attitude. Tonight: Chat the night away with someone special.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Decide whether you have the time and funds to pursue a special invitation. Be reasonable.

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Tonight: Treats do not have to break the bank.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Weigh the pro and cons of following the logical, yet difficult, course. You might want to be

more optimistic and trustworthy. Know that doing so would make you far happier.

You clearly have the capacity to make changes anytime you so desire. Tonight: Trust yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You still might be trying to come up with a solution to an immediate problem. A reversal seems likely, regardless of whether you say or do anything. Your imagination could be creating some far-out scenarios. Understand what is happening within you.

Tonight: Get as much sleep as possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Don’t hesitate to pursue your dreams and desires. Just because something is OK for one person does not mean that it’s OK for someone else. Laughter marks a gathering with friends.

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He made me promise never to tell anyone and said he wouldn’t actually go through with these thoughts. But I don’t know what to do.

Would it ruin him if I told someone? And who would I tell? I don’t want to make his home life even worse, and he might deny it if I mention it.

Please help me. -- Scared to Death Dear Scared: One should always take threats of suicide seriously. Your friend confided in you because he needed to talk about it, and you can encourage him to discuss his feelings. Your compassion and support may help him resolve some issues and realize that whatever situation he is in doesn’t have to be permanent.

But if you believe he is showing signs of following through (getting prepared, giving things away), please talk to your parents, school counselor, a sympathetic teacher, your minister or any responsible adult, and urge your friend to seek professional help through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Dear Annie: I am a grandmother in my 60s. I was excited to learn about Facebook and start conversing with friends and relatives. I love seeing all of their pictures and videos and reading their statuses and comments. I always make comments and give compliments on their pictures, etc.

But is it wrong for me to be hurt and resentful when some of them completely ignore me in return? It is mainly the relatives who do this.

These are the same people to whom I have sent checks in hard times and for every occasion, and it bothers me when I see that they comment to other friends, but act like I don’t exist.

I hate to say anything to them, because they would resent me for it, but it hurts my feelings, and I don’t understand their behavior. They act as if it would cost them long-distance money to respond to me.

I believe you can find out a lot about people by friending them on Facebook. You discover which ones are really interested in you and which ones simply like to post pictures of themselves. It is so self-centered. What should I do?

-- Hurt in Virginia Dear Hurt: Please don’t mistake Facebook for genuine friendship and a true relationship. It is simply a convenient way to keep track of others’ activities and life events and let them know about yours. Some people are considerate and responsive (like you), and others, less so. Your relatives, in particular, may think that their relationship with you is covered outside of Facebook and therefore doesn’t require the same degree of attentiveness online. It’s OK to ask when you see them in person, but we urge you not to take this too seriously. We don’t believe it is anyone’s intent to hurt your feelings.

Dear Annie: This is about the letter from “A Long-Term Care Employee,” who urges family members to bring new clothing to residents in nursing homes.

In the past five years, my husband has been in three different nursing homes for rehab after a stroke and numerous falls. You learn not to bring “good” clothes because they disappear. Even with every article identified with a name tag, a hamper to put dirty clothes in and instructions that “family will do laundry,” the clothes go missing.

I visited my husband daily. Finding his missing clothes was an ongoing problem in each nursing home. I visited the lost and found department in one facility, and the amount of clothing there could have outfitted every one of the 102 residents. Please don’t blame the family. We try. -- Royal Oak, Mich.

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THE REMAINS OF RICHARD III

Discovery means a winter of discontent for York

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The recently discovered skull of King Richard III 9right) and his portrait, by an unknown artist, dating from the late 16th century.

William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III’’ opens with the lines: “Now is the winter of our discontent/ made glorious summer by this son of York’’ — a punning reference to Richard’s brother, King Edward IV. Richard spent much of his childhood in the county of Yorkshire. As an adult, he ran northern England during his brother’s reign, and he is sometimes called the

country’s last northern king.

Ormrod says there is evidence Richard wanted to be buried in York Minster, the city’s medieval cathedral.

York has not always made a noise about its ties to a king who for centuries was Britain’s most reviled monarch.

Richard was defeated at the Battle of Bosworth Field by the forces of Henry Tudor, who took

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Earth-like worlds may be closer and more plentiful than anyone imagined.

Astronomers reported Wednesday that the closest Earth-like planet may be just 13 light

years away. That planet hasn’t been found yet, but it should be there, based on the team’s study of red dwarf stars.

Galactically speaking, it’s a stroll across the park.

Small, cool red dwarfs are the most

common stars in our galaxy, numbering 75 billion.

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics team estimates 6 per cent of red dwarf stars have Earthlike planets. To qualify, the planet must be

roughly the size of Earth and get as much light from its star as Earth does from the sun.

This high rate of occurrence should simplify the search for extraterrestrial life.

lead to a reappraisal of his reputation.

For those in York who have been keeping Richard’s flame alive, this is a bittersweet time.

Mike Bennett, who runs York’s small Richard III Museum, said he had been circulating a petition for months — since the reports of the skeleton’s identity

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the throne as King Henry VII, ending a bloody tussle over the crown known as the Wars of the Roses.

Tudor historians painted Richard as a villainous usurper and accused him of multiple crimes — most famously, the murder of his two nephews, the “Princes in the Tower.’’

Richard’s supporters hope the discovery of the king’s remains will

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LONDON — The discovery of King Richard III under a parking lot in the English city of Leicester thrilled history buffs around the world.

But the news meant a winter of discontent for the rival city of York, and now the two are doing battle over the royal bones.

Officials in Leicester say the monarch, who was unceremoniously buried without a coffin 528 years ago, will be re-interred with kingly dignity in the city’s cathedral.

“The decision has already been made,’’ said Leicester mayor Peter Soulsby. “All the permissions have been granted and the various authorities involved have agreed that the interment will take place in Leicester.’’

Not so fast, says York, a city 100 miles (160 kilometres) to the north that claims the late monarch as its own.

“Every taxi driver I talk to, every shopkeeper I talk to, they are very excited about it — they want Richard back in York,’’ said Michael Ormrod, professor of

medieval history at the University of York.

“There is a view that he is a king for York.’’

York City Council said Wednesday it is petitioning the government and Queen Elizabeth II, arguing that “one of the city’s most famous and cherished sons’’ — who grew up in the region and was once known as Richard of York — should be buried in the northern city.

The two cities have launched rival petitions to the government. As of Wednesday, York had the edge, with more than 5,700 signatures on a petition calling for Richard to be re-interred there. Leicester’s petition had more than 2,000 names.

Yorkists hope the queen will intervene on behalf of her 15th-century predecessor, though Buckingham Palace says it is not getting involved.

Richard had few links to Leicester, apart from dying in battle nearby in 1485. Historians agree he had strong ties to York.

He belonged to the House of York, one of two branches of the ruling Plantagenet dynasty.

emerged — “but it’s only since the bones have been declared to be him that others have jumped on the bandwagon.’’

Still, Bennett will be delighted if Richard comes home to York. It would give a boost to his small museum tucked into a gatehouse in the city walls, where visitors are invited to act as jury in an imaginary trial of Richard for the murder of the Princes in the Tower.

For now, the battle over the royal bones remains civilized. There’s no new outbreak of the Wars of the Roses — yet.

“I have many good friends in Leicester,’’ Ormrod stressed.

The professor would not go so far as to call burial in Leicester an insult — but he said it would, at least, be an irony.

“Leicester was a very big stronghold of the house of Lancaster, Richard’s rivals for the throne,’’ he said. “He was buried almost in enemy territory in Leicester.’’

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ROME — Work has begun to shore up Pompeii’s fragile ruins, following several collapses in the sprawling ancient Roman city.

The tourist attraction near Naples is chronically short of state

funds. Helping pay for the latest restoration is more than (euro)40 million ($55 million) in European Union funds, which an EU commissioner, Johannes Hahn, in Pompeii on Wednesday, described as an important step toward res-

cuing the archaeological complex from modern-day ruin. In 2010, torrential rain caused the collapse of a wall in Pompeii, and a frescoed building where gladiators prepared for battle crumbled into a pile of dust.

In Florence, a piece of 16th-century frescoed ceiling in the Uffizi museum fell off Wednesday during work. No one was hit by the fragments, which gallery officials said would be put back in place.

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She was pre-deceased by husband Maurice and her two sons Billy and Bobby; as well as her mother, father, brother Jake and stepfather Ed Storri.

Left to mourn are her children Jim, John, Eddy, Maureen and Sonja, as well as 10 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Siblings Sonja (Graham) Charlotte and Sever Rondestvedt.

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She moved to Canmore as a young girl and eventually came with her family to Kimberley in the early 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Agnes always spoke fondly of this mountain city and genuinely enjoyed the people she came to know in Kimberley. In 1941 she married her favourite dance partner, Art Owen, and saw him embark to war the following year. When Art returned from overseas they started a family and raised two daughters in their home in Townsite. Along with her parents and brothers, she and Art owned and operated Aikmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ and Aikmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camera Shop for a number of decades before retiring to a life of gardening, grandparenting and gourmet cooking. She enjoyed playing bridge, golfing and cross country skiing but, most of all, loved spending time with her family.

She leaves her daughters Gerry (Jack) Wessel of Abbotsford and Bonnie (Brian) McKenzie of Kimberley as well as four grandchildren - Peter (Ana), Jana (Marco), Andrea (Jesse) and David (Kate). Four great grandchildren survive her - Finnegan, Anna, Sophie and Matthew. She was also close to the families of her nieces and nephews and shared a special bond with her niece Louise Archibald. Agnes is predeceased by her husband Arthur and grandsons Steven and Ian. Agnes was a gracious, caring, generous person with an infectious laugh and a twinkle in her blue eyes. She was wise and always knew the right thing to say to touch your heart. She was a breath of fresh air to all who knew her.

She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered here on earth but will be dancing with joy in Heaven.

Agnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family wishes to thank the wonderful individuals who make up the staff of the Kimberley Special Care Home for their dedication to the people in their care and for the compassion they show in their day to day tasks.

A memorial service for Agnes will be held on Saturday, February 9th at 3:00 pm at the Kimberley United Church, located at 10 Boundary Street. Reverend Christine Dudley will be officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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For many years Ron pursued his career as a firefighter and retired as Deputy Fire Chief in Lindsay, Ontario. He most recently enjoyed working for the City Of Kimberley. Ron had a gift for building and loved working in his shop and gardening with Marian. He loved cars and watching Nascar races.

Ron was a proud father and grandfather and he leaves us with many memories to cherish.

He is survived by his loving wife Marian, his daughters Francyn Stuckey, Monique MacArthur and husband Carl, Corissa Stuckey and husband Matthew Guerrero, Denise Eccleston and husband Chris, son-in-law Garry Slonowski, step-son Rick Andony, wife Heather and family, stepson Joe Andony, Tracee Larsen and family, stepson Keith Cherrier and wife Paola and family, grandchildren Blake and Dylan MacArthur, Garrett Eccleston, Skylar and Zoey Zoey Slonowski, Slonowski, sister Evelyn and Sklar and husband Ron Howard, numerous brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother May, father Cecil, wife Anne and daughter Heidi Slonowski.

Ron requested no service.

Those wishing to make a donation in his name may do so to Cancer Research.

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Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

Pre-Schools FERNIE Child Care Society is looking for qualified caregivers for ages ranging from 18 months to 5 years. Certifications needed include either of the following Infant Toddler Educator, Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant. Full and part time positions are available immediately.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Ross Hale Stanfield also known as Ross Hale Standfield, deceased, formerly of 103 Bearspaw Village Crescent, Calgary, Alberta Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ross Hale Stanfield, also know as Ross Hale Standfield are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, George Timothy Hewison c/o Rockies Law Corporation, #201 - 290 Wallinger Avenue, Kimberley, British Columbia, V1A 1Z1 on or before March 1, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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$284,900

$399,900

$399,900

$399,900

$324,900

$399,900

212 - 12th Ave. S.

2321 Mt. Baker Cres.

138 - 2100 - 13th St. S.

6229 Poplar Road, Wasa

508 Alma Road

1305 - 2A St. S.

Character and heritage evident in this home estimated to be constructed in the mid 1920s.

Baker Hill home is classic architecture with turret and Victorian charm. Main floor has newer birch hardwood and renovated baths.

Four bedroom, two bathroom home located close to city amenities and walking distance to downtown.

Immaculately clean & modernly designed 3 bed, 4 bath home in central location.

Open concept floor with beautiful laminate & ceramic tiled floors. Kitchen has alder cabinetry and breakfast bar. Upstairs has spacious master with 4pc. ensuite & large walk-in closet. Downstairs is a very cozy rec room. Attached dble garage and paved drive.

2+1 bed, 3 bath home in Orchard Park gated community. Open concept floor plan features beautiful hardwood and tiled flooring. Kitchen has solid wood cabinetry & breakfast bar. Door in dining room leads to large covered deck. Living room has natural gas fireplace. Dble attached garage with paved drive.

Just a hop, skip and jump from Wasa lake is this 3+1 bed, 2 bath home on large lot. Living room has vaulted ceilings and beautiful floor to ceiling rock fireplace.

Kitchen has adjoining eating area. Covered decks front and back. Double attached garage. Paved drive.

Custom built home on ½ an acre just a short drive to downtown. This home features spacious rooms adorned with oak cabinets and trim. Custom kitchen with loads of cupboard space. Basement is fully developed with large rec room. Double detached garage.

Gazebo and garden in back yard.

Spacious 3+2 bed, 3 bath home with breathtaking mountain views. This home features a large country kitchen with oak cabinetry and under mount lighting, breakfast bar & adjoining dining room. Living room has vaulted ceilings and natural gas fireplace.

Modern paint scheme throughout. 25x24’5 garage with workshop. Interlocking brick drive.

3301 - 5th St. S.

8070 Foothills Dr.

2504B Kootenay Place

7814 Monroe Lake Rd.

$259,900

$364,900

$379,900

$359,900

$379,900

$394,900

LAND LISTINGS Lot 10&12 Koocanusa Ranch

Highlands home!! This 3+2 bed, 3 bath home has ideal location in the Sylvan Summit area.

Grade level entry home with spacious living areas throughout. Well maintained home with oak accents and large country kitchen.

Oversized attached garage. Fenced yard with mature landscaping.

$394,900

4673 - 34th Ave. S.

Settled in the serene Mayook valley on 2.64 acres is this 3+3 bed, 3 bath home with breathtaking views of the Steeples.

Open concept home with granite counters, hardwood and tiled floors and cultured stone fireplace. Large deck out back. Triple car garage. RV Parking.

Immaculate ½ duplex in central location close to many amenities. Open concept floor plan. Natural gas fireplace in living room. Large fully finished basement.

Attached single garage. Paved drive. Fully fenced and manicured lot.

4363 Lister Road

7956 Foothills Drive

$569,900

$289,900

1 Acre lots with views of the Steeples Mountains and Lake Koocanusa.

Gated community in ultimate recreational location.

66’ of lakefront right on Monroe Lake. This 2 storey home is just steps from the lake and features 3 beds and 3 full baths. Main floor is open with large kitchen, dining and living room.

Vaulted ceilings allow for stunning lake views.

Spacious master with exercise area. Double attached garage. Decking on both levels.

$899,900

192 River Ave.

Lot 11 Westview Estates

Lots with drilled wells just 7 minutes outside of Cranbrook in lovely rural community.

Lot 3-14 Foothills Drive

Mayook Station Estates. Lot sizes are between 1.75-2.97 acres with drilled wells. Breathtaking mountain views.

Lot 2-5 Ha Ha Creek Road

4.9-10.4 acre parcels with drilled wells in Ha Ha Valley. Rich in scenery. Located 20 minutes outside of Cranbrook.

4 bed, 2 bath 2008 built home on 5 acres out gold creek. This home features an open concept living area with beautiful birch hardwood & tiled floors. French doors in dining room lead to large covered deck. Downstairs has in –floor heating with large rec room, bed, and bath. Property has a seasonal creek running through and beautiful mountain views.

$529,900

Located just 5 minutes from Ta Ta Creek and Wasa lies this newer executive bungalow set up for equestrian use. This quality 4-5 bed home is well appointed with spacious floor plan.

Gourmet kitchen with centre island. Lands are set up with numberous outbuildings with fencing and x-fencing; perfect equestrian ground with automatic stock waterers.

$589,900

Brand new 2 bed, 2 bath home in rural Mayook Station Estates subdivision. This home has open concept floor plan with hardwood and tile flooring. Full unfinished basement just waiting for design idea.

Large covered deck. Triple attached garage. Short drive to Cranbrook with endless recreation opportunities.

$500,000

Stunning 2+1 bed, 3 bath home with quality workmanship throughout backing onto the St. Mary’s River and overlooking Shadow Mountain Golf Course. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, hardwood & tiled floors, tons of windows. Kitchen has granite counters and wood cabinetry. Floor to ceiling rock fireplace.

Spacious master. Large private deck. Double attached garage.

$669,000

Lot A Gold Creek Road

145.8 acres with its own pond/lake! Property is an ideal retreat with potential for an abundant amount of timber and hay.

Prices starting at $99,900 and up