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Industrial land sale finalized C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
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The North Star Skating Club had another awesome performance, this time at the West Kootenay Invitational Competition, in Rossland, BC, January 9-11, 2015. Back row: Bianca Marina, Sydney Wilson, Emily Newel, In front: Hannah Doerksen, Zoe Marina. See more on page 3.
The sale of industrial lands in Marysville to Tyee Homes, begun under the former Mayor and Council last year, was finalized this week by new Mayor and Council. The 14.8 acres of light industrial lands in Marysville are located just behind Chalet Chev, near Columbia Salvage. The city will sell the parcel for $175,000 subject to conditions, including charge to be registered against the property in favour of the Seller requiring the Buyer to construct an office/ shop building and to subdivide the property; and the installation of one (50mm) water connection to the property. Mayor Don McCormick says the covenants are in place to protect the City. “Our goal is to ensure the property doesn’t sit dormant like the old Watkins School property,” he said. “The buyer will need to start construction in a certain time and start the subdivision by next fall.” McCormick says that subdividing the property and offering a lot with a building should appeal to the type of light industrial business the city wants to attract, and allow those businesses to develop more quickly.
Target leaving Triathlete club hosting open house Cranbrook, Canada TRE VOR CR AWLEY Townsman Staff
Retailer never found success it was looking for in Canada TRE VOR CR AWLEY
Target has put a plan in place to discontinue Canadian operations, announced the company on Thursday morning, after filing for creditor protection in Ontario Supreme Court.
The company has 133 stores across the country, including a location in Cranbrook, which employs approximately 200 people. Mike Keogh, store manager for the Cranbrook location, declined to comment on the announcement, however, a company spokesperson said closures will begin in the next four to five months. See TARGET, page 5
A local triathlete club is hosting a meet and greet next week to promote their organization and recruit new members at the Studio Stage Door. The club supports health and wellness, adventurous living and provides fitness and social opportunities for all ages including kids and adults. Spearheaded by Barb Fode, the Tri 4 Success Triathlon club will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. and include a kids colouring contest, draw prizes donated from local businesses and refreshments.
“We’re having a social community night, and it’s about trying to gather more members into the multi-sport club Tri 4 Success,” said Charlie Cooper, of RM Events, which organizes the Wasa Triathlon. “So we like to get all current members and anyone interested from the community for a fun evening just to get to know each other. The directors will share information on what the club is going to look like this coming year and we’re just trying to re-energize the club and get as many people involved [as we can].” There are roughly 80 members that are a part of the club, and Cooper is
hopping to use the meeting as a way to gauge the interest of outdoor adventure recreation and connect the various other kinds of clubs in the area. “We’re trying to tie in our club with all the different clubs out here, from the masters swim clubs in Cranbrook and Kimberley, the mountain bike clubs, freewheelers and Wildhorse Cycling Club, and there’s a Bigfoot run club also,” said Cooper. “We’re just trying to tie in all those opportunities along with our multisport club to present people with lots of training and racing opportunities that are around here. See TRIATHLON, page 3