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Vol. 6 • Issue 93
Conversion is nearly complete
No bodies discovered
Slocan Lake search could be terminated
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Ryan Cook demonstrates his incredible chainsaw carving skills during the May Days celebration in Kaslo on Sunday. The event was yet again a well-attended success, with softball tournaments, logger sports, live music and plenty of activities for all ages. Will Johnson photo
Rotating teachers’ strike causes closures
Schools closed May 29
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A rotating strike by BC teachers will see 23 Kootenay Lake district schools closed on Thursday, May 29. The rotating strike will begin on Monday. Over four days, each school district in the province will close for one day as part of the job action by the BCTF. As a result School District 8 superintendent Jeff Jones said a notice will be sent out to students this week asking parents to make alternative arrangements for their children. Since April 23, all BC teachers have taken limited strike action by withdrawing their administrative and volunteer duties to put pressure on government and the BC Public School Employers Association during contract negotiations. Cutting administrative duties and volunteer services has thrust
administration staff into supervisory duties before and after school and during recess and lunch. Jones said teachers should be fully commended as their commitment to their students’ learning was apparent during his recent visits to schools in the district. “I really do hope this matter can be resolved. We value our relationships with the community and our teachers. It’s an impossible set of circumstances. The negotiations are happening provincially, not locally, and the teachers are conflicted. They need to reach a fair settlement.” Jones said the direct impact to students has not been great at this point but it puts pressure on the whole system. Administration is doing so much supervision and have heavy workloads already, so it adds undue stress, he said.
The ongoing search for the bodies of three youths who were involved in a canoe mishap on Slocan Lake could be terminated as early as today. RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little said a decision would be made Tuesday night whether to continue recovery efforts. The incident occurred on May 10 and so far all attempts to recover the bodies have failed. On Monday the search was hampered by mechanical issues. Vernon Search and Rescue used its side-scan sonar and underwater remote vehicle Thursday afternoon and all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. An additional company, Bruce’s Legacy from Wisconsin, has been brought in to assist with the search. The company has similar equipment as Vernon Search and Rescue. Both teams were supported by the RCMP dive team, Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue and the Slocan Lake Fire Department. Police hoped that two teams with hi-tech equipment working together would increase the chance of success. “Several potential sightings were explored, however positive results were not obtained,” Little said. “It has been decided to scale back the search effort with only one boat remaining on the water.” Little says the underwater terrain is proving challenging for the searchers as there are a number of large boulders and deep chasms which could prevent a body from being discovered. A canoe carrying four youths travelling from New Denver to Rosebery tipped over last weekend. Lily Harmer-Taylor, 19, was found but died in hospital. Jule Wiltshire-Padfield, 15, Hayden Kyle, 21, and Skye Donnet, 18, are still missing. The Regional District of Central Kootenay held a moment of silence for them at its board meeting Thursday. “Our condolences to the valley and everyone involved,” chair John Kettle said. “It’s a tough deal.” Silverton director Leah Main, who knows the families of two of the victims, said New Denver mayor Ann Bunka has been a “point person under incredible pressure and strain.” “We are just one family when something like this happens,” Main said. “I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers.”
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