Cranbrook Daily Townsman, August 07, 2013

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Boy rescued from submerged vehicle at Whiteswan C AROLYN GR ANT Kimberley Daily Bulletin

A dramatic rescue took place at Whiteswan Lake this past weekend when a fiveyear-old boy was trapped in a submerged vehicle. It began with the driver losing control of a vehicle on the Whiteswan Forest Service Road on Saturday, August 3.

The vehicle ended up in Whiteswan Lake. Kimberley RCMP Cpl. Chris Newel reports that the vehicle was driven by the mother of the boy and there was a 16-year-old female passenger as well. “The female driver and another occupant were able to free themselves from the

vehicle and swim to shore,” Newel said. “The five-yearboy remained restrained in the vehicle.” However, two brothers from Lethbridge and Turner Valley, Alberta, were in the area and immediately rendered assistance. “They jumped into the water and after several at-

tempts were able to free the young boy,” said Cpl. Newel. Newel says he has no information on exactly how they managed to free him. “The vehicle was reported to be five to seven feet below the surface and the boy was submerged for five to 15 minutes,” he said. “Once on shore, others assisted in administer-

ing CPR.” The boy was rushed to East Kootenay Regional Hospital and then transferred to the Children’s Hospital in Calgary where he is reported to be doing very well, Newel says. “Police and the family are very thankful to those who helped out. Without the

brothers’ quick response, it’s likely the outcome would have been tragic. We want to recognize them for their quick action. “The young boy is making good progress in Calgary, but the father advises there are several medical tests that still to be done before he will be released.”

Election by the numbers The results of the May 14 B.C. election have been broken down area by area ARNE PETRYSHEN Townsman Staff

TREVOR CRAWLEY PHOTO

Retired NHLer Roman Vopat leads his students through a drill as he lends a hand at the Rob and Scott Niedermayer Hockey School at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook on Tuesday afternoon, August 6. The school is running throughout the entire week, and the two brothers will be on hand at the arena on Thursday afternoon from 1-3:30 p.m. for an autograph session.

Arts on the Edge!

Gala Reception!

Saturday, August 10th

Friday, August 9th

Music in the Platzl from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

7:00 pm at Centre 64

www.artsontheedge.ca

A great new exhibit and live entertainment, silent auction, free appetizers and wine bar. Tickets are $12.00 at Centre 64.

• Tritone Substitution • Oak Republic • 60 Hertz

Kids Zone 12 - 4 pm outside Centre 64 ABBA AGAIN

KIKI THE ELF

• Face Painting • Magic Show • Arts & Crafts • Bouncy Tent • Entertainment Hot Dogs Sold by Kimberley Rotary Club

The provincial election is now almost three months behind us, but data just released by Elections BC allows for a closer peek at how the vote looked not just by region or city, but down to the very neighbourhood. The election rolled out in favour of incumbent MLA Bill Bennett, with 94 of the 101 areas in the Kootenay East riding giving the edge to the B.C. Liberals.

See BENNETT, Page 4

FREE COMMUNITY OUTDOOR CONCERT AT CENTRE 64

5:30 Tanya Lipscomb 6:30 Plastic Acid Trio 7:30 ABBA Again

Donations greatly appreciated!


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