WEdnesDAY June 19, 2013
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Macdonald pushes for quick change to Act
Province needs to move quickly on changes to Wildlife Act, says MLA C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
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MLA Norm Macdonald is asking the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for quick changes to the Wildlife Act after the recent deer hazing trial in Kimberley. He will be meeting with Minister Steve Thomson later this month and at that time will ask him to
make the necessary moves that will allow hazing to be used as a tool in deer management. Macdonald says it was a positive sign that a temporary hazing permit was allowed in Kimberley, and he hopes the Ministry will move on it. “The Ministry position on haz-
ing has always been that it needs a change in legislation. I’m saying it should be done,” Macdonald said. “It’s one more tool for managing urban deer and I know the local government in Kimberley wants to have that option.” Macdonald says that parts of the Wildlife Act are simply archaic, in
that you can get a permit to cull deer but not to haze them. “I think the part around dogs was originally intended to make sure people handled their dogs around deer, that pets didn’t chase wildlife, but that means hazing is not allowed. See ACT, page 5
Challenging the impossible Kimberley local Bruce Kirkby stirs awareness that taking on the impossible isn’t just the grandiose treks up Everest or across the desert - it’s the small everyday challenges won By Kait y Brown Bulletin Staff
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Kimberley Hobo 10U travelled to Whitefish for the Fathers Day Invitational. After going undefeated in the round robin and the playoffs, they became the first Canadian team to reach the finals in 38 years, losing a close game to Kalispell. Above, Mason L’Heureux slides home as Leith Olafson looks on. See more from Kimberley Minor Ball, page 3.
Bruce Kirkby has challenged the impossible and continues to do so in his expeditions — from taking on the blistering heat in the desert to challenging the ocean by paddleboard. He has been a columnist for the Globe and Mail, written ‘Sand Dance’ about his expedition in Arabia’s Southern desert, won awards for his work in photography and hosted the CBC television show No Opportunity Wasted. But he isn’t interested in the flashy fame and recognition. He cares about really matters
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Kirkby’s latest challenge is long-distance paddleboard trips. — living life to the fullest and sharing it with friends and family. “I’ve been in Kimberley for 8 years and one way or other everyone learns about everyone in Kimberley — we end up playing hockey together or gathering wood at the creek together.” See, CHALLENGES, page 5
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