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Kenny Rogers plays Cranbrook in February
From Page 1 “To make a long story short,things developed very nicely, to the point where we contacted Chris New and Mike Edwards at Western Financial Place to hold some dates, to make sure the venue was available. It was, as the Kootenay Ice are on the road during that time period, and then all parties
worked closely for a few weeks to put this concert together. Kenny Rogers, originally from Texas, began his long illustrious career in the 1950s. He achieved considerable success with his band The First Edition, formed in 1967 (later renamed “Kenny Rogers and The First Edition”). After a decade with that group, Rogers
“Only 1,750 seats will be sold for this show, so I advise getting your tickets very early to avoid disappointment.” Promoter FJ Hurtak
left to start a solo career. What followed was a string of number one hits, including “Lucille,” “Coward of the County,” and “The Gambler,” the latter perhaps one of the most recognizable songs in the world. Roger’s awards over the years include 3 Grammys, 11 Peoples Choice Awards, 18 American Music Awards, 8 Academy of
Recruitment for Committees 2014 City of Cranbrook There are several opportunities for public participation and involvement in the City of Cranbrook advisory committees listed below.
Kenny Rogers has sold130 million records world wide.
Youth of Cranbrook are also strongly encouraged to consider applying for positions on any of the Committees. Membership is open to residents of the City of Cranbrook. Advisory Planning Commission The Advisory Planning Commission advises Council on matters respecting land use, community planning or proposed bylaws and permits. Two positions are available. Board of Variance The Board of Variance is an independent body formed pursuant to the provisions of Section 899 of the Local Government Act. The Board considers requests for minor variances to the City of Cranbrook’s Zoning Bylaw regarding the siting, size and dimensions of buildings. The Board considers whether compliance with zoning regulations would create undue hardship resulting from aspects of the site as opposed to those which are personal to, or generated by, the property owner. One position is available. Cranbrook in Motion The Cranbrook in Motion Committee was formed to examine transportation planning and policy issues facing the City. There is a significant relationship between transportation, land use, social needs, traffic safety, parking and the environment. The Committee will examine these connections, in the context of both short term and long term planning, and provide recommendations to City Council for all modes of local mobility. One position is available Cranbrook Public Library Board Members of the Library Board and their successors in office are a corporation with the powers and duties given under the Library Act. Six positions are available. Economic Development Committee The Economic Development Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on the City’s economic development strategy, Cranbrook’s competitive position, emerging economic development priorities and opportunities, and ensuring a sustainable resilient economy. Two positions are available. Applicants shall represent one of the following economic sectors: Energy and Natural Resources; Tourism, Arts & Culture. Environment and Utilities Committee The Environment and Utilities Committee provides advice and assistance to Council in the enhancement, restoration, management and protection of the City’s utilities and its built and natural environments, as well as ensuring that the community is planned to provide for environmental sustainability. Two positions are available. Highway 3/95 Revitalization Committee The Committee will identify opportunities to improve the attractiveness of the highway corridor (highway 3/95 – Cranbrook St and Van Horne St within City limits and prepare recommendations for improvement including consideration of the functional requirements of Highway 3/95 and its accesses as well as its relation to adjacent land uses and the broader community. The Committee’s focus will be to make recommendations aimed at making the highway corridor aimed at making the highway corridor more attractive to the travelling public including consideration of public and private lands. Two positions for business owners of businesses located on Highway 3/95 in Cranbrook and one position for representative from the public-at-large are available. Family and Community Services The Family and Community Services Committee provides advice to Council on issues of importance to senior, youth, homeless people and physically challenged. The objective of the committee is to provide information and insight on creating a livable, diverse and inclusive community. One position is available. Key City Theatre Society The City of Cranbrook appoints two of the nine directors of the Key City Theatre Society. City appointed directors will be expected to provide regular reports to Cranbrook City Council on the operations of the Key City Theatre Society. Two positions are available. Wellness and Heritage Committee The Wellness and Heritage Committee provides advice to Council on priorities for planning and policy development with regards to sports, arts, leisure, culture, heritage, parks, and recreation facilities and activities. One position is available for a youth representative. Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee The committee examines the issues related to urban deer within the boundaries of the City of Cranbrook and continues to maintain and monitor an ongoing management plan and report to Council. One position is available. Terms of reference for all the committees are available on the City’s website – www.cranbrook.ca Interested individuals are invited to submit a Volunteer Application form available at City Hall or 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 Friday, November 29, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Country Mu s i c awards, 5 Country Music Association Awards, and on Nov. 6th of this year he received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement award honour at the 47th Annual CMA awards in Nashville. Just before that in October, Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
“This show will feature a stage which will face the luxury boxes and have seating only on one side of the arena for best possible audio quality, such as the Randy Travis show had a couple of years ago,” Hurtak said. “Only 1,750 seats will be sold for this show, so I advise getting your tickets very early to avoid disappoint-
ment.” The Kenny Rogers “Through the Years 2014 World tour” with special guest Canada’s own Charlie Major, Feb. 26, 2014, at 7;30 p.m. at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook. Media sponsors include the Daily Townsman and EZ Rock. Sound and lights by PB Pro Audio.
Electoral boundaries act amendments From Page 3 • ensure the responsible use of tax dollars by holding the line on the creation of new electoral districts; and • provide the Electoral
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Boundaries Commission clear direction before it begins its work in May 2014. If passed in the spring sitting of the legislature, the amendments will give the next Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) clear direction to preserve the existing number of electoral districts in northern and rural regions of the province when recommending new boundaries. Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald says he applauds the premise of protecting representation by population but he hopes the government has done full research to avoid a challenge in the courts. “I’m not confident we won’t be thrown into chaos before the next election if there is a court challenge,” Macdonald said. “For me and the people in this area we can be pleased with the direction to
protect rural ridings and I don’t think there is an appetite for more seats. I’m supportive of the concept, but cautious of court challenges prior to the next election. Certainly a lot of recent legislation has been challenged in court because it wasn’t thoroughly researched beforehand.” Macdonald says he also finds it somewhat ironic that this is being presented as being respectful of rural MLAs when the government has allowed democracy as a whole to degrade by cancelling legislative sittings. “The government says it recognizes the importance of representation, but we’re not sitting.” Public comment on the proposed changes can be submitted to CPLOBoundaries@gov. bc.ca The white paper can be found online at: http://www.ag.gov. bc.ca/legislation/ebca/ index.htm