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Cranbrook clock tower mechanism turns 101 Arne Pe tryshen Townsman Staff
The mechanism that runs the four clocks on the clock tower celebrated its 101st birthday this year and its 100th last, but despite the momentous occasion it went uncelebrated. Mayor Wayne Stetski brought up the fact at last week’s council meeting on July 14. When all four clock faces stopped at the same time, Stetski decided to find out why. “I was in Delamont Jewellers which takes care of all of our clocks — all the clocks had stopped at a particular time and I was curious as to why that happened,” Stetski said. “So I went in to see them. In essence, the mechanism in there – this is where we missed an opportunity – is 101 years old now, so we missed the 100th anniversary to celebrate the clock.” The clock is still run off the old mechanism, Stetski explained. “In order to make those hands move on the clock, there are huge
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The clock in Cranbrook’s clocktower was assembled 101 years ago.
weights that you hand crank up at the top of the tower, and actually they go down below surface in the ground.”
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Rainy interlude Thunderstorms, heavy rain in the forecast for Cranbrook and Kimberley this week Sally MacDonald Townsman Staff
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Cranbrook’s Kyrie Jackson is in Toronto this week vying for the title of Miss Teenage Canada. See more on Page 3.
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After sweltering through a heat wave the past couple weeks, Cranbrook and Kimberley are experiencing a cool change this week – one that could bring thunderstorms with hail, according to Environment Canada. A weather statement issued Tuesday warned that an area of low pressure coming across British Columbia’s Interior region is likely to produce
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Brooke Eidsness & Ronny Belkin of Cranbrook, a boy
June 20 Katrina Walker & Tyrell Atwood of Kimberley, a girl
June 11 Danette Polzin & Kevin Roper of Kimberley, a boy
June 21 Jennifer & Tylor Laberge of Cranbrook, a girl
June 18 Jessica Stelmacker & Levi Doherty of Cranbrook, a girl
June 25 Sami & Eric Ouillette of Cranbrook, a boy
June 18 Michelle & Evan Kleindienst of Cranbrook, a boy
June 27 Rachel & Cameron Loganberg of Cranbrook, a boy
June 20 Vicki & Jason Templeton of Cranbrook, a girl
June 30 Krystal & Yvan Kathriner of Cranbrook, a boy
heavy rain and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday. “The thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall with amounts ranging between 25 to 50 millimetres and have the potential to fall in short periods of time. The exact locations of the thunderstorms are uncertain but have the potential to become severe producing lightning, wind gusts and hail.” For the latest weather updates, visit www.weatheroffice.gc.ca.
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