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Vol. 63, Issue 133
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James Elliott declares for Cranbrook Council Longtime City employee to run in 2014 municipal election BARRY COULTER
A longtime City of Cranbrook worker has announced his intention of seeking a seat on Cranbrook City Council, in the upcoming municipal election this November. James Elliott worked with the City of Cranbrook for more than 30 years, serving in every department, he said. He currently sits on the City’s Environmental and Utilities Committee. He’s now looking to take that next step, upwards into governance, and is the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring for Council this year.
“Since I moved back from the regional district to Cranbrook, it’s come to my attention that there are real major issues,” Elliott said. “The direction Council is taking currently is almost backwards. “Being involved with the City for so many years, I’m aware of the grassroots system we should be following.” Elliott feels the City of Cranbrook should be more focused on smaller details, on day-to-day details that help the quality of life for Cranbrook’s residents.
See ELLIOTT, Page 3
Cranbrook preparing for unique gift fair SALLY MACDONALD Townsman Staff
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The rock event of the year is upcoming this weekend at the Kimberley Civic Arena, as Canadian rock bands Big Sugar and Wide Mouth Mason are set to take the stage Saturday at Kimberley’s annual JulyFest celebration. Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar, pictured above, spoke to the Townsman last week about the upcoming show and other hard rock matters. See more on Page 4.
Cranbrook will host a Canadian first this November. The first Gifts That Give Hope alternative gift giving fair was announced on Friday, July 11, and will be held on Saturday, November 15 at Western Financial Place. It’s an initiative by the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation and Children First with support from Jim Pattison Broadcast Group. A U.S. idea that has never been held in Canada before, Gifts That Give Hope fairs are typically held in public venues. Christmas shoppers meet and learn about non-profit organizations, make a donation to a cause of their choice in honour of a friend or loved one, and receive an attractive card with a description of their
charitable donation. “The Gifts that Give Hope Fair is a fun way to bypass the annual stress of holiday shopping and accumulation of ‘stuff’ while honouring friends and relatives with donations to causes that fit their values,” said Patricia Whalen, Children First Manager. “What’s more, the fair provides critical support for a diverse collection of community organizations whose work has local and regional reach.” Gifts That Give Hope fairs give shoppers the opportunity to choose meaningful gifts for people on their gift list, while helping others who are not on anyone’s gift list. Any local non-profit can now apply to take part in the fair, as long as they fill a need in Cranbrook.
See GIFT FAIR, Page 3
NIGHT MARKET www.cranbrookfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday, July 16th 5:00 - 8:30 pm
Rotary Park, downtown Cranbrook
Farmer’s Market Vendors proudly offering a wide variety of Locally Made, Baked and Grown products, Hot Food, Cool Drinks & more! Live music onstage featuring “ Sheva.”