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Vol. 63, Issue 189
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MAKING IT OFFICIAL: The Royal Alexandra Hall hosted 107 new citizens from 26 different countries who pledged themselves to Canada at a citizenship ceremony on Tuesday. Pictured above (left), left to right: The Butalid family—Renjie, Loubelle, Lourdes, Butch and Lorel—originally from the Philippines, are now officially Canadian. Pictured right: The Daily Townsman’s own reporter Sally MacDonald, born and raised in Australia, is now officially a part of the eh-team.
Ron Popoff seeks seat on Cranbrook Council TOWNSMAN STAFF
Long-time resident Ron Popoff is seeking a seat on City Council in the upcoming municipal elections in November. “I am taking a new avenue in my life and as I approach retirement it is my desire to continue to serve this community,” Popoff said in a press release. “I want to take an active role with Cranbrook City Council and would like to represent you as one of your councillors. Popoff moved to Cranbrook 25 years ago with his wife Joanna, a long-time teacher, “to enjoy the majestic mountains and healthy lifestyle provided by this great community and to raise our family.” Their daughter Laura is currently completing the business program at the College of the Rockies and starting her business career at the St. Eugene Resort. Their son David is also attending the College of the Rockies in the Business program.
RON POPOFF “Over the years I have volunteered in many of our children’s school and club activities and as a result became knowledgeable about the issues and many challenges that face both schools and clubs,” Popoff said. As Health Inspector Popoff spent the first 10 years in Cranbrook engaging with the business community and the public to provide for a safe and healthy community including restaurant
inspections, drinking water quality, and communicable disease prevention. He was integrally involved in the mosquito West Nile Virus program and spearheaded the local smoke free bar and restaurant initiative. “Since that time I have managed the Kootenay region utilizing my leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, program performance, and labour relations skills,” he said. “I know how government functions and I know how to navigate for success.” Popoff is proud of his years of involvement with Kinsmen and now with the Rotary Club of Cranbrook, servicing many of the community’s greatest needs. “Being on the Board of Directors of both organizations and providing guidance and support to many local service agencies within our community,” Popoff said.
See POPOFF, Page 4
Charlotte Murray at the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel.
ARNE PETRYSHEN PHOTO
New rail museum director excited about expansion ARNE PE TRYSHEN Townsman Staff
A new executive director has taken the helm of the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel in Cranbrook. Charlotte Murray took over in late August after the departure of former executive director Damon Colgan. Murray worked at the museum
previously as exhibit co-ordinator and curator in October of last year for a six month contract. Once that was complete, she spent time has the executive director and curator of the Boundary Museum and Interpretive Centre in Grand Forks.
See NEW DIRECTOR, Page 4