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Monday morning was rainy but spirits appeared high on the picket line as Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 teachers took part in a one-day strike. Above, the teachers at McKim are joined by CUPE members who walked the line in support.

Teachers walk the line Overwaitea hillside sloughs again in Kimberley/SD6 C AROLYN GRANT Bulletin Editor

Teachers in SD6 on the picket line Monday C AROLYN GRANT Bulletin Editor

Kimberley students were not in the classroom Monday morning as Rocky Mountain School District 6 was one of the first to be hit with rotating strikes by the B.C. Teachers Federation. Teachers in Cranbrook, SD5, were also on the line Monday.

The strikes will roll across the province this week — a one day job action by teachers frustrated by being unable to reach a deal on contraction negotiations. School support staff, members of CUPE, also stood on the line with Kimberley teachers Monday morning.

But this may not be the end of it as the BCTF has not ruled out fur-

ther job action next week.

The issues are pay, classroom support and class size. BCTF president Jim Iker says B.C. teachers are the second-lowest paid in the country after P.E.I. However, the Minister of Education, Peter Fassbender, made a statement Monday morning saying that it is always students and parents who bear the greatest brunt when the BCTF orders teachers to walk out.

The BC Pubic School Employers Association (BCPSEA), which negotiates on behalf of the government, had offered a $1200 signing bonus and a six-year deal rather than a ten, to get agreement by the end of June.

“When BCPSEA tabled those incentives, they asked the BCTF if they were willing to put on hold their stage 1 strike,” Fassbender said.

See TEACHERS, page 4

The site of a slough two years ago on Overwaitea Hill (Wallinger Ave.) in Kimberley slid again late last week and caused that section of Highway 95A through Kimberley to be closed last Saturday morning for a few hours.

Traffic was rerouted through Kimberley via Rotary Drive.

Mayor Ron McRae says that particular area continues to be problematic, but the water flow on the hill is not related to the logging that was carried out higher on Photo courtesy Kimberley RCMP Northstar Mountain in A taxi caught in the slough on Overwaitea Hll Saturday morning. previous years.

See SLOUGH, page 3

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Charley Pride

Charley Pride with Mark Kalson

Pride and the Pridesmen: Legendary country gentleman Charley Pride is a big fan of Canada, and Canada is a big fan of his.

Pride took the stage at Western Financial Place on Thursday, May 22, to the delight of the 1,000 concert-goers, and revued five decades of hits, backed by The Pridesmen, his band of fellow Texans. The Pridesmen played an introductory set of country standards, with each member taking a vocal lead, before Pride — ageless and entertaining at age 76 — came on. Photos by Barry Coulter

Bassist Kevin Bailey, Danny Hutchins on keyboards

Mark Kalson on fiddle.

Billy Martin on guitar (not pictured: Derek Spigener on drums).

Ronnie Miller on steel guitar.

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Sally MacDonald Townsman Staff

Have a say in an environmental plan that aims to restore species of interest in the upper Kootenay River.

Working with the East Kootenay Koocanusa Fish and Wildlife Program, Columbia Basin Trust has just released the draft Watershed Action Plan.

The 88-page document will guide fish and wildlife projects delivered through the program.

“When final we hope that stakeholders and community groups will apply for funding and help deliver some of the projects recommended in the final plan,” said Dave White, Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, Columbia Board member, representing the East Kootenay.

Released on Thurs-

day, May 22, Columbia Basin Trust is asking for input on the draft plan until June 12.

The plan includes four stand-alone ecosystem plans for lakes, streams, wetland, and upland and dryland. In each ecosystem, the plan focuses on critical habitats for species of interest.

The goal of the watershed plan is conserve productivity and diversity of ecosystems in the program area., restore and enhance habitats and species of interest populations, and contribute to the maintenance or improvement of opportunities for sustainable use, including harvesting.

The plan is the first step in implementing the East Kootenay Koocanusa Fish and Wildlife Program jointly announced in spring 2013 by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and Columbia Basin Trust.

The program is in response to long-standing public requests to address fish and wildlife issues in the Upper Kootenay River area, including the Koocanusa Reservoir from Canal Flats in the north to the border, and east to the Elk

Valley.

“The Watershed Action Plan will help determine the projects and research that receive funding from the East Kootenay Koocanusa Fish and Wildlife Program. I encourage everyone with an interest in protecting and supporting our local fish and wildlife to review the draft plan and participate in the consultations,” said Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.

Anyone interested in local fish and wildlife is encouraged to review the draft plan on Columbia Basin Trust’s website at www.cbt.org/ ekkfwp and provide comments in a variety of ways.

• Submit written comments to ekkfwp@ vastresouces.com; • Attend a free open house/presentation in Cranbrook on Tuesday, June 3 at the Cranbrook Public Library’s Manual Training School from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a presentation about the plan at 3:30 p.m.; • Participate in an online discussion from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. on June 3; you must pre-register at www.cbt.org/ekkfwp

by June 2 to join the evening presentation online.

Overwaitea Hill slough From Page 1 “I asked that question of our Manager of Operations,” McRae said. “He said no, it’s not related to logging. It’s more likely shifting climate conditions and ground saturation.

Ground water chooses different courses. The volume of water on the hill is not more than last year. It’s a continuous flow.”

The City has a right of way for sewer lines on the side of the hill, but the slough itself is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Highways, the mayor says.

“It is Highways’ responsibility and they are working on it,” McRae said.

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Pastry chef Ryan Doggart and pizzaiolo Alanthea Clarkson were on hand to see the delivery of a hand built wood fired pizza oven for the new Stonefire Pizzeria in the Platzl.

Kimberley’s newest arrival weighs in at just under 7000 pounds New pizzeria to feature wood fired pizza oven which can cook pizza in 60 seconds For the Bulle tin

Courtesy Kimberley RCMP

Although quite a bit of debris slid across the highway, it was cleaned up quickly.

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Plan aims to protect species of interest Provide input on a draft watershed plan for the East Kootenay Koocanusa Fish and Wildlife Program

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Last Thursday, May 22, 2014 marked the end of a very long journey for the hand built wood fired pizza oven as it was finally delivered to the new Stonefire Pizzeria under construction in the Platzl.

The 7000 pound oven was built in Naples, Italy by the fourth generation oven builder, Stefano Ferrara The oven is constructed of masonry and specially designed to sustain cooking tem-

peratures of 900 degrees Fahrenheit.

This allows pizzas to cook in just over 60 seconds as they have been have been doing in the Neapolitan tradition for over 300 years.

Stonefire pizzaiolo, Alanthea Clarkson and pastry chef, Ryan Doggart were on hand

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to witness the delivery.

Alanthea and Ryan just arrived back in Kimberley after attending the VPN (Vera Pizza Napoletana) certified Pizzaiolo training program in Los Angeles California. ‘’We are very excited to be able to bring the traditional Neapol-

itan style of pizza to the Kootenays” said Clarkson.

The oven will be the center piece of Stonefire as it will sit in the dining room allowing patrons to witness their pizzas being prepared.

Stonefire is expected to open in midJune.

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Boil Water C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor

As of 2 p.m. Monday, May 26 the on again, off again Boil Water Notice for Kimberley was still on.

The Notice was lifted briefly last week as

turbidity levels lessened, but was posted again late Friday, May 23.

As of 2 p.m. Monday, turbidity readings were 6.163 NTU. Anything above 5 NTU is considered poor quality.

MLA Report Public rejects BC Liberal plan to privatize forest lands NORM MACDONALD MLA Columbia RiverRevelstoke

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Officials celebrate the start of construction at East Kootenay Regional Hospital of a new Intensive Care Unit, Friday, May 16.

Pictured, left to right: Christine Shumka, (hospital services director); Bill Bennett, Kootenay East MLA; Dr. Lawrence Jewett, hospital chief of staff. Also joining them on the right is Mary Davies representing the Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary, which contributed heavily to the project.

Teachers job action From Page 1 “The BCTF refused. When it was made clear that if the union continued with its partial withdrawal of services, BCPSEA would need to respond with a corresponding reduction in teachers’ pay.

“Not only did the union refuse to stand down from its stage 1 strike, a few days later they dismissed the significant moves that BCPSEA made at the table, and informed students and parents that they would shut down schools through rotating strikes.”

However, Fassbender did say that BCPSEA stood ready to negotiate at any time but that a fair offer was on the table.

“The BCTF leadership is asking for a pay increase and other benefits that are more than four times what other public sector unions have recently settled for and their total demands are well beyond what taxpayers can afford. That remains a key stumbling block to meaningful bargaining.”

The BCTF has said there may be more strikes next week and the government said teachers risk 10 per cent salary cuts if the job action continues.

Negotiations were scheduled to resume Monday afternoon.

COTR honoured by ACCC For the Bulletin

College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls is pleased to announce that the College has been recognized with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) Gold Internationalization Excellence Award.

Walls and the College’s Executive Director of International and Regional Development, Patricia Bowron, were presented with the honour at the 2014 Annual ACCC Conference in Ottawa on Sunday, May 25.

This award recognizes Canadian colleges’ innovative international programs and partnerships.

“We are thrilled to receive this award from ACCC,” says Walls. “Our passion for internationalization is a great source of pride for us at College of the Rockies. Earlier this year we were pleased to be named number one in Canada and number one in the world for international student satisfaction through the 2013 International Student Barometer survey. To have our international team and employee body as a whole recognized further for their commitment to including a global dimension in all aspects of learning is a great honour.”

“Small rural colleges have

unique challenges in trying to meet internationalization goals,” Bowron adds. “I am proud to work with such an innovative team that works so diligently to access the resources and opportunities needed to provide international options for our students, our college and our community.”

For over 15 years, the College has supported the ongoing development of education and training in developing countries and is committed to collaborating with other stakeholders, recognizing value in forming, leading and supporting small partnership projects to enhance internationalization and learning opportunities.

“College of the Rockies’ commitment to train a new generation of global citizens has led it to develop an impressive array of international partnerships”, said ACCC president and CEO, Denise Amyot. “They have also shown us that all types of colleges, whether urban or rural and no matter the size, can engage with partners on a global scale and develop successful international projects.”

Over the past few years, the College has launched international initiatives in a number of countries and developed a large network of partners, opening up student mobility

opportunities on every continent but Antarctica. Intensive recruitment efforts abroad have led to the College hosting students from over 30 different countries. Approximately six percent of the College’s student population now comes from outside Canada.

College of the Rockies has also taken an active role in primary and secondary school events in the City of Cranbrook as well as in the greater East Kootenay region. These outreach activities and participation in community multi-cultural events help to increase local awareness of international issues.

College of the Rockies Business Administration faculty member Greg McCallum supports the College’s international focus. “The more we connect with the world around us, the better suited we will be to adapt to the globalization that is taking place,” he says. “The opportunities to bring international learners and educators to the College and have our students and faculty assist in other countries will connect our countries and increase trade, global environmental awareness, and cultural understanding.”

To learn more about College of the Rockies International projects go to: cotr.ca/interdev

This last week, my email inbox has been fuller than at almost any other time since I was elected in 2005.

The issue on people’s minds is the government’s plan for the privatization of our public lands. The government intends to convert replaceable forest licences into tree farm licences (TFL) which will effectively grant private corporations longterm, exclusive rights to publicly-owned timber.

As the critic for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, people are including me in their communications with the Minister of Forests telling him that they strongly oppose this move. And the government cannot provide a shred of evidence that any public good will come from the change.

The Minister of Forests likes to say that there is proof of benefit, and he likes to say that he is acting on the recommendation of the Timber Supply Committee. But both of these statements are categorically untrue.

A Freedom of Information request for any ministry documents that stated any public benefits from this TFL rollover scheme turned up nothing. The ministry doesn’t have a single piece of paper that states there is any public good.

And as the Deputy Chair of the Timber Supply Committee I know exactly what the committee recom-

MLA Norm Macdonald

mended. And our recommendations in no way align with what this government is proposing.

Over the last week, I have received more than 1200 emails from British Columbians saying no to TFL rollovers. And the emails keep coming in.

But I’m not just hearing from British Columbians. I’m hearing from people from all over the world. And that is where the larger issue comes in.

The path the BC government is taking us down could shake the confidence of global markets that forest products from British Columbian are coming from forests that are managed to a proper environmental standard. And many markets are not interested in buying from a jurisdiction that cannot prove that it is managing its forests sustainably.

There is still time to let the government know your position on this important issue.

Send an email to Forest.

Tenures@gov.bc.ca, FLNR.min@gov.bc.ca and norm.macdonald. mla@leg.bc.ca. Make sure your voice is heard.

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Seeking entertainers for Day of Peace Celebration Submit ted

The Committee for Cranbrook Celebration for Peace Society would like to invite local entertainers to step forth and be part of this year’s festivities on September 21, which will be held in Rotary Park beginning at 1 p.m. sharp.

Please find the group on Facebook — Cranbrook Peace Park — where there’s lots of information and pictures of past events.

This is the fourth annual celebration honouring United Nations International Day of Peace.

The group is looking for entertainers of all ages, and any type of performance individuals wish to contribute — singing, dancing, music, etc.

Please contact Eileen Braaten at 250-417-3458 or esbraaten@gmail. com.

The group is honoured to showcase this talented area and greater area people. Grab the excitement and come on out!

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College noted for its What’s Up? international approach KIMBERLEY AND CRANBROOK COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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A r n e P e t rys h e n

The College of the Rockies has been recognized by the Association of Canadian Colleges (ACCC), a national association that represents publicly funded colleges and institutions in Canada. The college was awarded the Gold Internationalization Excellence Award.

“We are thrilled to receive this award from ACCC,” said David Walls, president and CEO of the college. “Our passion for internationalization is a great source of pride for us at College of the Rockies.

The Awards of Excellence from ACCC recognize and promote excellence in Canadian colleges, institutes and polytechnics.

Walls said that for over 15 years the college has supported the ongoing development of education and training in developing countries, as well as collaborating with other stakeholders. Walls said the college recognizes value in forming, leading and supporting small partnership projects to enhance internationalization and learning opportunities.

“College of the Rockies’ commitment to train a new generation of global citizens has led it to develop an impressive array of international partnerships,” said Denise Amyot, ACCC president and CEO. “They have also shown us that all types of colleges, whether

College of the Rockies Executive Director, International and Regional Development, Patricia Bowron accepts the Gold Internationalization Excellence Award at the ACCC Annual Conference. urban or rural and no matter the size, can engage with partners on a global scale and develop successful international projects.”

Over the past few years, Walls noted, the college has launched international initiatives in a number of countries and developed a large network of partners, opening up opportunities for students all over the world. Recruitment efforts abroad have led to the college hosting students from over 30 different countries. Approximately six percent of the College’s student population now comes from outside Canada.

Walls said earlier this year the college was also pleased to be named number one in Canada and number one in the world for international student satisfaction through the 2013 International Student Barometer survey.

“To have our international team and employee body as a whole recognized further for their commitment to including a global dimension in all aspects of learning is a great honour,” he said.

The award was presented at the 2014 Annual ACCC Conference in Ottawa on Sunday, May 25.

No legislation planned for teacher strike Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. government is not planning to legislate a settlement to the latest teacher strike, which is shutting down schools in each district for a day this week.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said Monday the government is looking for movement from the B.C. Teachers’ Federation on its wage and benefit demands, but isn’t going to impose another contract extension on the union.

The legislature is scheduled to adjourn for the summer on Thursday.

“To rush to legislation is not where we’re

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going to go,” Fassbender said. “We want the BCTF to come to the table with a wage response that is reasonable and within the zone of other public sector unions. We expect them to come with something that is affordable for taxpayers.”

After lockout provisions were announced last week to mirror union work hour restrictions that started in April, BCTF president Jim Iker said that would disrupt graduation ceremonies, and sports, drama and clubs would be cancelled.

The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association issued a letter

Education Minister Peter Fassbender to the BCTF Sunday saying Iker’s statements are incorrect, and there are

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no school district restrictions on extracurricular or volunteer ac-

tivities.

“If teachers withdraw from participation in extracurricular or volunteer activities, they do so at the encouragement of the union and by their own choice,” the letter states.

Fassbender also rejected the union’s claim that teachers doing volunteer work are not covered for work-related injury.

“Any teacher that is at any activity that is sanctioned by a school district is absolutely covered by WorkSafeBC,” Fassbender said.

“There is no question of that, and that misinformation should be corrected.”

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Baynes Lake Community Garage Sale, Sat. May 31st, 9-3 at Baynes Lake Community Center. Vendors welcome $10. fee. Concession selling hot dogs, coffee, etc. Info: Norma 250-529-7401.

Wasa and District Lions Club Garage Sale in conduction with Wasa Fun Days May 31 from 9am to 1pm at the Wasa Lions Grounds.

Contact Val for more information 250 422 3499 or if you have items you would like to donate.

2014 FREE PUBLIC SWIM Wednesday, June 4th, 5:00-6:00pm is sponsored by Mark Creek Lions Club.

Photography Hike - Saturday, June 7, Leader Lyle Grisedale 427-5153. Meet at the Higgins St entrance at 9:00 am for a 3 hour meander on nearby trails as we search for photographic opportunities. Consider bringing wide angle, macro and medium telephoto lenses and a tripod. We’ll explore the park through the camera lens.

63rd Annual Redding Rose Bowl, June 7 & 8 at Kimberley Golf Club.

Friends, Fun, Food, Golf. 2-Lady Team Eclectic Best Ball. Early bird draw May 23/14. Entries available at www.kimberleygolfclub.com.

During Marysville Daze the Marysville Schoolhouse will be open to the public. On Sat.June 7th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Sun. June 8th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Everyone welcome.

Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, starting Saturday, June 14th and held every Saturday morning throughout the summer at the Baynes Lake Community Centre. Hours: 9:00am to 12:30 pm. For more information, phone 1-250-429-3519 SOCIAL ~ Dance to Chapparal at the Cranbrook Seniors HALL, June 14, 7 pm. All are welcome. Refreshments served.

Admission 10. Call 250.426.4826 The Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to raise funds to benefit out Library. Here is a new idea, a “Leftover Craft Supply Sale.” All crafters are ending up with an overabundance of supplies and are wondering what to do with it. Rent a table either 30 x 60 for $10.00; or 30 x 72 for $12.00. June 14, 2014 at the Manual Training Center adjacent to the Library. Tables and table sizes are limited to reserve your space soon. Setup starts at 9:00 a.m. with the sale open from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. For reservation of your table please contact Kelly Widmer by phoning 250-4263638 or e-mailing.

2014 FREE FAMILY SWIM Wednesday, June 18th, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

ONGOING The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with surgery and help patients prepare. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm at the Sr Citizen’s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Ave S, Cranbrook. Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for “BEST AVG WEIGHT LOSS PER MEMBER”. Info: Marie 250 417 2642 Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cranbrook: One way you can help is by donating to our “Blue Bin” located outside to the left of Wal- Mart. This bin is there for any clothing items or soft items.

(250)489-3111 or email us at @bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Dance/Practice: every Saturday. Practice from 7 to 8 PM, dancing until 11 PM. Dance With Me Cranbrook Studio, 206-14 A 13th Street, South, behind Safeway.

Volunteers are needed to assist staff with childminding while parents attend programs at the Kimberley Early Learning Center.

Come play!! Weekly or monthly for 2 hours. Diana 250427-0716 CRANBROOK QUILTERS’ GUILD hold their meetings every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm upstairs in the Seniors’ Hall, 12517th Ave. S. Everyone welcome. Info: Donna at 250-426-7136.

Cranbrook Writer’s Group meet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Arts Council. Engage in writing exercises, constructive critiques & share in information on upcoming literary events & contests. Cbk and District Arts Council, 104, 135-10th Ave S, CBK. info: 250-426-4223 www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com ICBL-Duplicate Bridge–Senior Center in Cranbrook. Mon & Wed 7pm, Thurs & Fri 1pm at Scout Hall, Marysville. Info: Maggie 250-417-2868.

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Ukraine: the price Putin will pay

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onducting an orderly retreat is unlike what Putin is doing now”. Prince the hardest thing not only in Charles is well known for saying silly war but also in politics, as Rus- things, but what he said in Canada soundsian President Vladimir Putin is ed quite sensible to many people in the now learning. His own desire to West. That is a big problem for Putin. avoid humiliation gets in the way of rapid Putin’s seizure of Crimea from Ukraine, disengagement from a losing battle, which though completely illegal, was not the first why he waited until two days before last step in his plan for world conquest. That is Sunday’s Ukrainian presidential election to preposterous: Russia is a relatively poor say that he would respect country of only 140 million the result. And even then he people. But it is a regrettasaid “respect”, not “recogble fact of life that the Hitler nise”. analogy has a powerful grip The Ukrainian election on the popular imagination went well. Petro Poroshenthroughout Europe and Gwynne ko, a minor-league oligarch North America, and Putin’s Dyer with business interests in aimless belligerence has Russia, won convincingly been setting him up in in the first round, and 60 percent of voters Western minds as the next Hitler. actually showed up at the polls. Even in He was very cross when his tame Donetsk province, where most city centres Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovych, are occupied by separatist gunmen, seven was overthrown by protesters after he out of twelve district electoral commis- obeyed Putin’s demand to break off trade sions were able to operate normally. It’s a talks with the European Union. Putin pungood start on stabilising the country. ished Ukraine by annexing Crimea, and he So why didn’t Putin just say “recognise, started doing some heavy breathing about when that is clearly what he will have to do Ukraine’s eastern provinces as well. in the end if Russia and Ukraine are to have He encouraged pro-Russian gunmen to peaceful relations? Why prolong the un- seize government buildings in eastern certainty about his intentions in the West, Ukraine and warned that he might interwhere the belief that he is an “expansion- vene militarily if the Ukrainian governist” bent on recreating the Russian/Soviet ment used force against them. He moved empire takes deeper root with each pass- 40,000 troops up to Ukraine’s eastern boring day? The answer is pride – and Russia der on “exercises”. It was quite pointless, will pay a significant price for Putin’s pride. since he could neither annex the eastern Last week Prince Charles, heir to the provinces nor remove the Ukrainian govBritish throne, enlivened his royal tour of ernment without actually invading, but he Canada by telling an elderly Polish immi- was VERY cross. grant that Hitler’s relentless take-over of Three months of that, and the damage European countries in the 1930s was “not to his and Russia’s image is starting to pile

up. Simple-minded people like Prince Charles talk about a new Hitler. Terrified Poles, Estonians and other Eastern Europeans who used to live under the Soviet yoke fear that they might be next and demand NATO troops on their soil. And clever people in the Western military-industrial complexes see an opportunity to sell more of their wares.

FINALLY, only two days before the Ukranian election, Putin says he will “respect” the result, and his tanks start to pull back from Ukraine’s border. Too damned late. There won’t be any more Western sanctions against Russia, but Putin has managed to resurrect the image of Russia as a mortal threat to its neighbours. It will not lie down again soon.

European defence budgets will stop falling, and the integration of the armed forces of the various new NATO members in Eastern Europe will accelerate. Leading-edge technologies like missile defence will get more funding in the United States.

Foreign investment in Russia is already declining. And the countries of the European Union will move heaven and earth to cut their dependence on Russian gas exports.

Putin has already turned to China as a new customer for Russian gas, but it will never pay as well as Europe did. He used to be able to play the Europeans and the Chinese off against each other, but that game is over. NATO sees him as a wild card at best, and at worst a real threat. The master strategist has lost his touch.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist based in London.

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Archery enthusiasts take aim at local 3D shoot TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

A host of exotic animals were sighted in the woods and meadows outside Cranbrook over the weekend.

Buffaloes, polar bears, even a dinosaur made an appearance.

Though fake, these creatures were realistic enough as archery enthusiasts let the arrows fly at the summer Kootenay Classic 3D shoot, hosted by the Cranbrook Archery Club at their outdoor range outside of town.

With three courses of 15 targets, archers were presented with some interesting challenges that included long shots or branches and plants that obstructed the kill zones.

The shoot consisted of three courses on Saturday and two on Sunday before the medal presentations.

Heading into the range, it was clear that the event is a popular draw for archers local

and abroad, which drew people from as far away as the West Kootenays and Northern Montana in the U.S. “We had probably record numbers for campers this weekend, with numbers and stuff like that,” said Elaine Johnson, the youth director for the club. “We had just over 200 people register.

“Lots of good feedback.”

In addition to the regular courses set up, there was a special one, with its own entrance fee, of 10 targets with some unusual shots.

“It wasn’t your regular hunting shots,” said Johnson. “…The very last target was two dinosaurs down in this gravel pit with a whole bunch of bones around it, so really, really cool shots like that.”

Local businesses stepped up to provide donations for prizes, while Wes’ Backcountry Meats out of Fernie organized a dinner.

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Gerry Bond, Doug Crawley, Ken Scheer and Mickey McDonald all put shots within the sweet spot on a 3D whitetail buck during a hike through one of the three courses at a shoot organized by the Cranbrook Archery Club on Saturday afternoon.

Avalanche setter steps up to CIS volleyball TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

The Avs are losing setter Nick Schmidt to bigger and better things.

Schmidt has stepped up from Pacwest to CIS volleyball, signing on with the UBC Okanagan men’s team for the 2014-15 season.

The Avs have enjoyed the services of Schmidt for the last two years after head coach Steve Kamps recruited him right out of high school in Calgary.

This past season, Schmidt and his team captured a bronze medal at the Pacwest provincial championship and he also picked up player of the match honours in the semi-final.

“I watched Nick during this past Pacwest season and immediately felt he would help our program right away,” said Greg Poitras, head coach for the Heat.

Schmidt has a high volleyball IQ and

strong leadership skills developed over his tenure with the Avalanche under the direction of Kamps.

“Coach Steve Kamps is a close coaching colleague of mine and I know he has prepared him well for CIS volleyball,” said Poitras. “Nick is a determined athlete and has proven to be a great teammate in post-secondary volleyball.”

The Avs setter has spent the last two years studying pre-engineering in the transfer program at the College of the Rockies, however, it has always been his plan to transfer to UBC Okanagan sciences program and try to further his volleyball career.

“When I came down for a recruiting trip in March, I knew UBCO was the right fit,” Schmidt said. “The team and coaching staff seemed focused on getting better and winning and I wanted to be a part of that.”

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Nick Schmidt will be putting his volleyball skills to use with the UBC Okanagan Heat next sesaon.

Kings win again, take 3-1 series lead over Blackhawks GREG BEACHAM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - Jake Muzzin, Marian Gaborik and captain Dustin Brown scored in a dominant first period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference final.

Muzzin and Drew Doughty each had a goal and an assist, and Jonathan Quick made 22 saves as the Kings moved to the brink of their second trip to the Stanley Cup Final in three seasons with their third straight win over the defending champion Blackhawks.

Brandon Saad and Bryan Bickell scored and Corey Crawford stopped 16 shots for the Blackhawks, who didn’t get rolling until they trailed 4-0 late in the second period.

One year after Los Angeles lost the conference finals in five games to Chicago, the Kings

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Game 5 is Wednesday in Chicago.

Tanner Pearson added an empty-net goal for the Kings, who have been to the NHL finals just twice in franchise history, winning their only title in 2012.

Two days after the

Kings gritted out a 4-3 victory over Chicago in Game 3, they won again at Staples Center by scoring three goals on six shots in the first 16 minutes, capping an incredible three-game offensive performance by the lowest-scoring NHL team to make the post-season.

Heat one win away from return to NBA final

MIAMI - LeBron James had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Bosh added 25 points and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals with a 102-90 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Dwyane Wade scored 15 points for the Heat, who have won three of the first four games in the Eastern Conference finals. They can win the East for a fourth straight season with a win at Indiana on Wednesday night.

Miami led wire-to-wire, opening up as much as a 23-point lead in the final quarter.

Paul George scored 23 points and David West added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers, who got 15 points from George Hill. But Lance Stephenson was held to nine.

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Blue Jays use long ball in 10-5 victory over Rays TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays’ power numbers have been impressive during their seven-game winning streak that has taken them to the top of the American League East standings.

They’re also doing the little things right and it paid off in a 10-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.

Bunt singles, hustle plays, slick defence, outfield assists - the Blue Jays are doing it all while keeping the long ball in their arsenal. Edwin Encarnacion, Steve Tolleson and Dioner Navarro hit solo homers and Toronto (30-22) pounded out 16 hits in the opener of a three-game series on a muggy night at Rogers Centre.

The Blue Jays jumped out to a 2-0 lead after opening with five straight hits on Canadian starter Erik Bedard (2-3). Tampa Bay (23-29) did some damage against Toronto starter Drew Hutchison (4-3) but could never move into the lead.

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This young boy is very strong-willed, as is his mother. She’s quite proud of this trait. I know my son, the father, is not happy with this arrangement, but he says no one will get any rest if they make the boy sleep in his own room. This has been going on since the child was born.

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Dear Annie: Quite frequently during our Sunday church services, the loud noise of a crying baby or babies makes it difficult to hear the sermon and other portions of the worship service. Instead of removing the child from the service, these families remain no matter how long or loud the child screams.

I do not know whether the parents realize how disruptive this is. I’d be glad to politely speak with them after church, but I cannot see who they are from where I sit.

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Dear Annie: You were too mild with “Upset Landlord, Not Wicked Stepmother,” whose husband’s son moved into his father’s house and isn’t paying any rent.

There are compromises that could start shaping the son’s behavior -- such as announcing the end of paying utilities and cable. He’ll pitch a fit, but he’ll survive. But you are right that they should get legal advice about who gets the house when Dad dies. -- B. Dear B.: Those compromises are fine, but only if Dad is willing to cut off payment for cable and utilities. So far, he isn’t.

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NEWS

No more stowing of electronic devices during takeoff and landing Terry Pedwell Canadian Press

OTTAWA — For tech-savvy travellers, flying the Canadian skies is about to get just a little bit friendlier.

The federal government is changing regulations to permit the use of video games, tablets, computers and cameras at any time during a flight, including during takeoff and landing, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said Monday.

“We’re going to be allowing passengers to use portable electronic devices during takeoff, ascent, descent and landing provide that the airlines have met certain safety conditions,’’ Raitt told a news conference at the Ottawa airport.

Travellers still won’t be allowed to use cellphones or access WiFi, or use any device that

hasn’t had its transmitting functions disabled, since such activity can interfere with aircraft systems, she added.

But as long as a device is in “airplane mode’’ and unable to send or receive a signal, its use will be permitted “gate to gate’’ — a change Raitt said is meant to strike a better balance between safety and passenger comfort.

Under the regulation exemption, airlines will also have to demonstrate that their aircraft are not affected by the devices and that passengers can still be made aware of crew instructions during emergencies.

The exemption takes effect immediately, although it will be up to individual airlines to determine when they are ready to adopt the change, said Raitt.

Canadian airlines were informed in advance that the rule change was being contemplated, giving them time to prepare for Monday’s announcement. Air Canada, for one, said it welcomes the decision.

“Our customers have been telling us they want the option to use their (personal electronic devices) at all times on board our aircraft, both for working and entertainment,’’ the airline said in a statement.

“Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and its Air Canada Express regional partners are finalizing measures to safely implement the new procedures.’’

A ban on using overthe-ears headphones, however, remains in effect on board Air Canada flights during the usual periods when pas-

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WestJet said it had already completed comprehensive testing of the electronic systems aboard its next-generation Boeing 737 fleet to support the expanded use of personal electronic devices.

But more work is required to properly train flight crews, amend operating manuals and demonstrate that radio signals from devices don’t pose a risk to aircraft systems and equipment, the airline said.

Last year, the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority lifted its ban on the use of portable electronic devices under

AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File, Postmedia News

Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt says regulations are being changed to permit the use of video games, tablets, computers and cameras at any time during a flight, including during takeoff and landing. safe flying conditions.

Shortly afterward, all major U.S. airlines

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Visit to Ottawa by Caribbean island premier sparks renewed talk of 11th province C ANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The premier of Turks and Caicos is leaving the door open to the prospect of his country joining Canada, even though he has opposed the idea in the past.

But Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird suggested Monday that Canadians are dreaming if they think they’ll have a province in the Caribbean any time soon.

Turks and Caicos Premier Rufus Ewing met Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa, where he says the two leaders spoke about exploring a more formal relationship.

A view of the southwestern beach at Grand Turk Island.

Ewing described the meeting as a “courtship,’’ but said the pair did not discuss the possibility of Turks and Caicos becoming Canada’s 11th province.

The idea, however, is

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not out of the question, Ewing suggested during a news conference following the meeting.

“It is not of my mandate to close the door,’’ he said.

“It is my mandate to see Turks and Caicos have sustainable economic growth and development and development of our people ... and we look to Canada, who has shown by example of being a very strong democracy.’’

Even creating closer political ties is a long shot, said Baird: the Harper government is not exploring a stronger governmental relationship, let alone considering a plan to annex the British colonial territory.

“We’re not in the business of annexing islands in the Caribbean to be part of Canada, so that’s not something that we’re exploring,’’ said Baird.

“We’re not looking at any sort of formal asso-

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ciation with the islands.’’

Some provinces, however, appear open to the idea.

While Ewing was in Ottawa, P.E.I. Premier Robert Ghiz tweeted to Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall that he’d be happy to partner with the Prairie province on the Turks and Caicos project.

Conservative MP Peter Goldring has been pushing the idea for over a decade, arguing that Canada needs its own Hawaii.

Canada enjoyed strong economic ties with Turks and Caicos in the 1800s, largely through the salt trade.

More recently, however, the 40-island nation has relied more on the tourist trade and its open banking system for the economic well-being of its roughly 30,000 inhabitants.

Turks and Caicos is currently a British territory with an elected legislature.