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Eagle rescued on Teck lands

Council cans plan to borrow to fix old fire hall

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On February 10, Stewart Foisy, a Teck employee, was performing a daily inspection of Teck property at the reclaimed Sullivan Mine site when he noticed an injured bald eagle.

Teck called the BC Conservation Officer Service in the East Kootenay Zone for assistance.

Two conservation officers came to the property, captured the injured bald eagle and transported it to the Invermere ‘Birds of Prey’ sanctuary for treatment.

The bald eagle was found to be a young female with a bruised wing. After rehabilitation, the bird will be returned to Teck’s property in Kimberley to nest.

Conservation officers did not know the cause of the bird’s injuries, but suspected that they may have been caused by fighting with other eagles over a kill.

“Through our reclamation activities and ongoing environmental stewardship efforts, Teck’s Sullivan Mine site is a robust natural habitat for many wildlife species,” said Michelle Unger, Senior Environmental Scientist, Teck.

“Thanks to our active monitoring, we were able to facilitate the rescue of an injured bald eagle that would have likely succumbed to predators or starvation.”

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At the budget meeting on Tuesday night, Feb. 17, Cranbrook city council voted to remove a plan to borrow $500,000 to retrofit Firehall No. 1. The item was a part of the schedule of capital expenditures.

When the item of business came up Mayor Lee Pratt asked that the item be removed.

The funds were planned to be used to repair the building so that it could be used in the future.

CAO Wayne Staudt explained that the $500,000 was added to the five year plan a few years ago.

“At that time, whether it was going to be the firehall building, or some other building, we weren’t quite sure at the time when we put it into the budget,” Staudt said. He added that it was meant to be there as potential matching funds to construct an arts council building.

“Whether that was to buy a new building, whether that was to buy

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A Conservation Officer approaches an injured female bald eagle, discovered at the reclaimed Sullivan Mine site.

“Personally I can’t justify borrowing $500,000 on a building to do whatever we’re going to do with it — and we don’t even know what we’re going to do with it. We have a number of situations that the taxpayers are paying every year to maintain them.”

Mayor Lee Pratt

a building downtown and renovate it or whether that was going to be the firehall — there was no intention at that time when it went in,” Staudt said.

“As the years evolved to where we are today it started to drift towards that would be money that would be used possibly to help renovate the cost of the firehall.”

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Council keeps status quo on grants Arne Petryshen

Council will not be handing out any new grants to organizations this year, instead opting to keep the status quo and revisiting the process later in the summer to decide if it wants to keep the current model.

In 2014, the city granted $995,805 to non-profit organizations. Of those, the Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and the Public Library represent $761,835. The remaining $233,970 in grants was allocated across 21 non-profit organizations.

Coun. Wesly Graham suggested approving the status quo and doing a comprehensive review of the grants to organizations process.

“So then by the time, say, August or September roles out, we have it so organizations know well in advance what the criteria will be,” Graham said. “Right now we say ‘yes’ to one and ‘no’ to another — it’s sort of a hodgepodge. But if we were to actually get more criteria wrapped around it that this council feels comfortable with and get it out in front of organizations well in ad-

vance of other organizations accepting donations, it might work better for us next year.”

CAO Wayne Staudt said that was an excellent suggestion.

“It’s late in the game here now for us to change the process for 2015,” Staudt said. “I would suggest we stay with the status quo that we’ve done in 2014 and then, as councillor Graham is suggesting, look at having some discussion with staff and amongst yourselves.”

Staudt said this this wouldn’t be the first council that has looked at alternatives to the grants to organizations process.

In 2014 there were 10 new applications for funding for this year which would have raised the total of grants to $1.066 million.

In the report, the city’s finance staff gave three options for council consideration.

Option 1 - To stay with the current model.

This option keeps the status quo and is what council decided to go with for this funding year.

Option 2 - Determine an annual grant allocation limit. This option

recognizes that there is only so much money to that can be allocated.

Organizations like the Cranbrook Public Library, Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and the Chamber of Commerce would be considered of a standing nature and included annually.

All other applications would be considered on an annual basis case-bycase.

Option 3 - Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas funding. This option would transfer the current application process from the city to the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Community Initiatives program. Staff said this would remove political pressure from council, but organizations would likely get less funding and the city has less control.

Graham put forward a motion for city staff review the program and bring back recommendations in June, so that council can have a program in place for September.

Coun. Danielle Cardozo said she also wants to include accountability measures into the process as well if possible — where organizations

would be required to show where else they have applied for grants.

“CBT does it, Columbia Power does it — it’s pretty standard in grant applications now,” she said. “Because it let’s us know that they were able to get funds at X, Y and Z, while this place was not able to apply anywhere.”

Mayor Lee Pratt supported that addition.

“I know there are different organizations in town that are coming to get money and they kind of have synergies that they could work with other organizations. But for some reason Joe doesn’t want to work with Sally, and Sally doesn’t want to talk to Bill, so they all come separate.”

Pratt said he was interested in having staff look at setting up a central group that organizations would have to belong to to be able to

“That $25,000 is council’s pool to address those requests,” Charlotte Osborne, director of Finance and Computer Services, said. It is used at council discretion.

Coun. Tom Shypitka said the players are ambassadors going out to other cities and also cheap advertising for people coming to Cranbrook.

“This is good stuff,” Shypitka said.

Coun. Norma Blissett agreed that it’s wonderful to have tournaments come to town.

“What concerns me is all the people that applied for grants to organizations that we turned down, and some of them asked for $1,000, $1,500 or $500, and now we’re saying as soon as we see this application: yes.

Maybe those people would be better to just come and ask for council contingency.”

Blissett said council

needs to think about where it wants to direct the city’s money.

“I look at this and I see a no brainer,” Coun.

Isaac Hockley said.

“You’ve got eight to 16 teams spending a week in Cranbrook. I mean $500? They’re going to spend thousands of dollars.”

Cardozo agreed that there will be economic benefits, but agreed with Blissett as well.

“We just set a standard saying that, ‘no that’s it, we’re not doing anything above or beyond what we did last year,’” she said. “We just turned down 10 different organizations and they also are organizations that put a lot of economic benefit into the community.”

Staudt said the contingency deals more with spur of the moment requests.

Council approved the request.

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“In the big picture if you can get them all together they would all benefit from it and the city would get better bang for our buck,” Pratt said.

Coun. Ron Popoff said it brings up the question of what the community sees as the core activities to support.

“Everything is worthy, but what should be our core taxpayer interest?” Popoff asked.

Cardozo suggested a needs assessment could help to back up some of council’s decisions.

The motion for status quo was approved by council as well.

Later in the meeting, a recommendation from city staff to approve a donation of $500 to the Cranbrook Bantam Tier II Hornets brought up a debate on the grants.

The city sets aside $25,000 as a contingency for items like the request.

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Council kills fire hall borrowing plan Continued from page 1

He noted that a number of years ago the trades manager came up with a rough estimate on the cost of the renovations, which came in at about $1.5 million.

Coun. Danielle Cardozo had concerns. She noted that at the prior budget meeting on Feb. 11, council asked city staff to come back with recommendations on what to do with the firehall.

“So I find it really difficult to make a decision on this $500,000 without that recommendation,” Cardozo said.

Pratt noted that what they sent back to staff was to look at the Cranbrook and District Arts Council presentation.

“We were going to decide on that, we hadn’t talked about the borrowing of the $500,000,” he said.

Staudt said the two items were separate.

“What staff is reviewing is the business plan that was presented to us from the arts council to come up with whether that is a viable business plan,” Staudt said. “And whether or not council wants to, based on that business plan, give the arts council exclusive use of the firehall — whether we give them use through a lease agreement or we just give them the building — that’s what staff is currently reviewing.”

Staudt noted that the other question being asked is: “On top of giving them the building, do you also want to bor-

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Coun. Wes Graham wasted no time in putting forward a motion to remove the item.

Coun. Ron Popoff was on the same page as Coun. Cardozo.

“It does tie into what is the future expected use of the firehall in relations to the arts council,” Popoff said. “I believe there is also going to be recommendation coming back from staff on what is the ultimate recommendation for the use of Firehall No. 1?”

Popoff said those recommendations could be anything from locking the building down and making it safe and secure for a future time, to leasing it out to a non-profit or for-profit organization, to selling it.

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Coun. Tom Shypitka said his worry is that the $500,000 is just the “tipof-the-iceberg” in the expense to get the firehall to where it needs to be.

“I’m afraid that we’re going to get ourselves deep in something that we’re not going to be able to get out of down the road,” he said.

Staudt also pointed out that the firehall’s roof is fine and is only a few years old, it is the trusses that need to be shored up.

“I don’t expect that will be a big bill,” Staudt said. “We should do some minor things over there to correct some of the things. It might be $20,000 or $30,000.”

Graham said he is not in favour of borrowing. He said if they need to find the money they could find it by way of “efficiencies.”

“I’m definitely not in favour of borrowing,” he said, adding he’d sooner see council tax for it.

Pratt said the reason he is not in favour of borrowing the $500,000 is that he believes council should not be in the real estate business.

“Personally I can’t justify borrowing $500,000 on a building to do whatever we’re going to do with it — and we don’t even know what we’re going to do with it,” Pratt said. “We have a number of situations that the taxpayers are paying every year to maintain them.”

Pratt said he doesn’t believe the arts council will be able to support itself in that building.

“Down the road they’re going to be coming to us with their hand out,” he said. “So that’s

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the reason I’m against borrowing the money.”

He said staff may come back and recommend that council entertain an agreement with the arts council to sell it, or rather to just sit on the building.

Popoff wanted clarification that council could look at borrowing in the future if need be.

“If a recommendation comes back looking viable and attractive we certainly have that option at that time,” Pratt said.

Coun. Isaac Hockley said he sees the building as a liability for the city.

“I’m a photographer, I do want to support the arts, but I think going down the road in a couple years... that this would end up hurting them rather than doing any good for them,” Hockley said. “They come up with a number of $500,000. You look at the business plan that says, like you say mayor, next year it’s going to be a couple hundred thousand dollars more. Then the year after that it could be $300,000 to 500,000 again.”

Cardozo said her concern isn’t with the arts council, but rather with the building itself, as it does have heritage status and the city is required to keep it to a certain standard. She asked whether there was money somewhere else to get the building to that standard, as opposed to borrowing.

“But if the recommendation is to keep the building, it’s better to fix it sooner than later, because if the trusses go that’s going to cost more money in the long run,” Cardozo said. “It is a city asset. It is a liability.”

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Bennett praises budget Tre vor Cr awley

B.C. will be in the black for a third straight year after provincial finance minister Mike de Jong unveiled the budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday.

While there are a number of other items within the budget to be proud of, delivering a balanced budget is probably the biggest, according to Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett.

“Since 2001, we have taken our commitment to manage the public’s money carefully and responsibly,” said Bennett. “It’s easy for politicians to give away the money that tax payers send us, a lot more difficult to say no when we can’t afford something and make all decisions on a principled basis.”

Bennett pointed out that between 1984-2005 that the provincial budget had only been balanced four times, adding that it lends perspective to the challenges of planning and remaining in the black.

De Jong delivered on his promise to eliminate a tax hike for high-income earners, which was a temporary measure introduced two years ago. NDP MLA Norm Macdonald, representing the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding, took issue with the move.

“Imagine what a billion dollars could do in education, on our highways, or in raising children out of property. But instead, if you earn a million dollars, Christy Clark is giving you a $17,000 bonus,” Macdonald said.

“It’s absolutely absurd. I met a veteran. He makes $13,000 a year on disability. And his disability is clawed back from his pension. A millionaire gets a $17,000 tax cut and this veteran doesn’t even make that much. It’s completely, completely wrong.

“We can’t fix roads, there’s no money. We can’t help with deer.

There’s no money. But the government can take care of a very privileged group who don’t need the help.”

Budget 2015 forecasts an $879 million surplus for 2014/15, with a further surplus of $284 million in 2015/16. Budget 2015 includes an $800 million payment toward operating debt reduction.

Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce President Dave Struthers summarized the budget as, “Not a ground breaking day but good for an organization like ours.”

“We are the only jurisdiction in Canada that can lay claim to a balanced budget. Our debt to GDP is the envy of the majority of the western world. Our credit rating remains very strong providing significantly less expensive borrowing for capital project across requisite to advance the province,” said Struthers David Hull, the executive director of the local chamber, noted that the BC Chamber has consistently called on government to balance its books.

“This budget continues to control spending while making modest investments into measures to help grow the economy,”

said Hull. “We are able to balance successive budgets and are seeing the benefits as government puts part of projected surpluses towards paying off our operating debt.”

Bennett touts a diverse economy and points to industries such as forestry, mining, agriculture, tourism, oil and gas, high-tech and film and TV. In addition to the economy, Bennett said that the province has sought new markets in Asia rather than just relying on trade with the U.S.A. According to the Economic Forecast Council, Bennett said that economic growth is predicted to average roughly 2.5 per cent over the next three years while the Conference Board of Canada forecasts that B.C. will be one of the top provinces for economic growth.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark campaigned on the promise of developing a trillion-dollar Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) industry, however, Bennett expects more progress on proposed LNG projects.

“There is no revenue from LNG factored into our forecasts,” Bennett said. “We expect final investment decisions from some of the 19 LNG proponents and with even one final decision, investment will be in the billions so BC’s prospects will even be better.”

Macdonald took issue with the progress on the LNG file, noting the industry was supposed to be an economic saviour by 2015.

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Memories are made of this If my failing memory serves me correctly, most of the following is true. It is not mis-remembered.

It was a tad cruel of the press to publish cartoons of the well-known NBC anchor, Brian Williams, who has been mis-remembering his past. Lots of older people have false memory problems; it goes with the territory.

However, being old myself, I don’t think that I ever have false memories. In fact, if someone corrects me on some trivial point when I am recounting some incident in my past, I become offended, agitated even. As for bad memories, I have to admit, I’ve forgotten them.

The business of life, wrote someone, is the acquisition of memories and I agree.

However, I don’t see the point of storing up bad ones. Forget them as I must have done.

My ancient friend Pete and I both seem to have only fond memories of the war years in Britain. Nothing horrible happened to either of our families. At first, we were both too young to be enlisted and to fight but, when the time came to don uniforms, we had fun. I recall fondly the couple of years in The Royal Air Force in which I did nothing useful. Most of the time was spent in playing badminton, chasing girls and getting away from camp

as often as was possible. It was all very jolly; if anything bad happened, I don’t recall it.

The cave in Cheddar must have been frightening at times. After we’d crawled in mud for hours in Stygian dark with only spluttering lamps to see with, we ended up in a dead-end cave. We sat on what appeared to be skeletal remains and waited the last of the party.

Stout Harry, however, got Peter himself thoroughly stuck, Warland unable to move, and we were trapped. I have absolutely no memories of what our thoughts and worries must have been but I do recall my wife asking in aloud, clear voice, “Isn’t it about time for a diet, Harry?”

Harry eventually extricated himself and so did the rest of us.

One night that I remember vaguely was spent with two friends, John and Robbie, in a frail tent on a wild night in the mountains. We had very little sleep as we were battling the elements and trying hard not to lose our shelter. In a couple of lulls we read part of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and my fondest recollection of that episode was the sound of John Muir reading the part of the Lady Ophelia. “You are as good as a chorus, my lord,” he read in a squeaky, broad Scottish accent, “You are keen, my

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lord. You are keen.”

It was probably on the same trip when John was keen to murder me with a huge rock. He had been under the impression that it had been I who had loaded his already heavy pack with that boulder and had caused him much pain and suffering on the long march down the mountain but, as I fled and dodged, I was endeavouring to explain that he and I had been together all day and that we had left our packs while we went exploring and that, maybe Rob….?

Strangely, I also recall playing the villain in a Christmas pantomime out at Fort Steele many years ago. At one time, as I was making threatening gestures towards Daisy the Cow, a small voice in the audience piped up, “You leave her alone; that’s my Mum!” Only last summer there were three of us and two large dogs lying on a sunny ridge of the Rockies with ravens circling over-head. My memory fails to drum up what it felt like as I had dragged my ancient body up those slopes that seem to get steeper and rougher each year but what stays clear and sharp is my thinking ‘Where on earth did the poet Poe get the idea that ravens croaked ‘Nevermore’. It’s more like a death rattle’ and the recumbent Jane remarking, “I expect they’re wondering if we are dead enough yet.” We moved on with alacrity.

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Mystery Valentines

I would like to thank the person who places hand-made valentines on the trees of the homes along 34th Avenue each and every year. I really appreciate the thought that goes into this and I wanted to let that person know that we look forward to receiving these lovely decorations on our trees each year.

Karen Clark Cranbrook

Watershed Concerns

I read in the paper that there are plans for more trails in the Mathew Creek watershed. I’m glad to see there was opposition from Kimberley City Council.

Last fall I came across the 2.7 km upgrade to the “Round the Mountain” trail being built in the watershed. As it involved trees taken down and grub hoed portions into the bank I wrote my concerns to the environment minister who referred me to the trails part of the Forest Service. They told me that this was applied for in 2010 and was approved. They also said that the government had paid for removing the trees.

After reading their study I felt they never took in account the effect the trails would have on the animals in the area.

This upgrade was put right through prime wildlife cover and huckleberry patches. I felt that it could eventually push elk and

bears into town as they got used to more people. The elk are all around us now and compared to deer you don’t want that problem showing up in town. A lot of bears, including grizzlies, are right close to that part of the trail. I’ve seen wolves chasing elk down the trail.

The Forest Service agreed this could send more animals into town but felt it would happen anyway. Why risk it so close to city limits? If those grizzlies do show up in town chances are they will be destroyed.

There are trails all through the Nature Park and into the Horsebarn Valley which is getting out of city limits and pushing into the watershed from the east. This was all historic prime winter range for mule deer as it is part of Sunflower Hill. I believe a good reason we have a deer problem in Kimberley now.

I see now they want to use old logging roads in Bootleg for more trails. This is the west side of our watershed. There is already a bike trail that comes right down to the flats that I never saw before last fall. I asked the Forest Service if this was legally cut but never did get an answer. They did say that trails were to be kept to a minimum on the Bootleg side. If they want to use old logging roads why did they quit using the old road that the Round the Mountain upgrade was made to bypass?

There was also a trail just above it that could have been used so I could see no reason for that 2.7 km of new trail. You can clearly see the scar of this trail from the

Bootleg road.

I talked to people working on the upgrade who assured me that this would be the last trail applied for in our watershed.

That was in October. Obviously they did have more plans. Do we want mountain bike trails all over our watershed? I hope City Council, being a watershed stakeholder, opposes this as these trails are escalating at an alarming rate.

Randy Wallach Marysville

Very Wrong

Kill them! Kill them all in increments.

No deer has ever killed a human. Deer herds are rare now. Bucks even more rare.

It is very wrong. Very. But that’s what you’re all about — destruction in the name of “protecting” the public.

They are part of God’s great creation.

There are alternatives.

Again, I will state publicly that culls are not the answer. It is wrong. Just over 52 per cent of the world’s species are gone now … are you concerned? Wake up!

Some of these deer may be already pregnant for all you know, given that there wasn’t much of a winter and it’s like spring already.

Rhonda (Jackson) Brass Cranbrook

Jewish Mass Emigration From Europe?

“W

e’re not waiting around here to die,” said Johan Dumas, one of the survivors of the siege at the kosher supermarket during the “Charlie Hebdo” terrorist attack in Paris in January. He had hidden with others in a basement cold room as the Islamist gunman roamed overhead and killed four of the hostages. So, said Dumas, he was moving to Israel to be safe.

It’s not really that simple. The seventeen victims of the terrorist attacks included some French Christians, a Muslim policeman, four Jews, and probably a larger number of people who would have categorised themselves as “none of the above.” It was a Muslim employee in the supermarket who showed Dumas and other Jewish customers where to hide, and then went back upstairs to distract the gunman. And the Middle East isn’t exactly safe for Jews.

Dumas has been through a terrifying experience. He now feels like a target in France, and no amount of reassurance from the French government that it will protect its Jewish citizens will change his mind. But Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu didn’t help much either.

What Netanyahu said after the Paris attacks was this: “This week, a special team of ministers will convene to advance steps to increase immigration from France and other countries in Europe that are suffering from terrible anti-Semitism. All Jews who want to immigrate to Israel will be welcomed here warmly and with open arms.

We will help you in your absorption here in our country, which is also your country.”

He was at it again after a Jewish volunteer guarding a synagogue in Copenhagen was one of the two fatal victims of last

week’s terrorist attack in Denmark. “Jews have been murdered again on European soil only because they were Jews,” he said, “and this wave of terrorist attacks — including murderous anti-Semitic attacks — is expected to continue.”

“Of course, Jews deserve protection in every country but we say to Jews, to our brothers and sisters: Israel is your home. We are preparing and calling for the absorption of mass immifrom Europe.”

Gwynne gration As you might imagine, this did not go down well Dyer with European leaders who were being told that their countries were so anti-Semitic that they are no longer safe for Jews.

It is true that five of the nineteen people killed in these two terrorist attacks in Europe since the New Year were Jewish, which is highly disproportionate. But it is also true that the killers in all cases were Islamist extremists, who also exist in large numbers in and around Israel.

French President Francois Hollande said: “I will not just let what was said in Israel pass, leading people to believe that Jews no longer have a place in Europe and in France in particular.” In Denmark Chief Rabbi Jair Melchior rebuked Netanyahu, saying that “terror is not a reason to move to Israel.”

The chair of Britain’s Parliamentary committee against anti-Semitism, John Mann, attacked Netanyahu’s statement that the only place Jews could now be safe was Israel. “Mr Netanyahu made the same remarks in Paris — it’s just crude electioneering. It’s no coincidence that there’s a general election in Israel coming up …

We’re not prepared to tolerate a situation in this country or in any country in Europe where any Jews feel they have to leave.”

It is crude electioneering on Netanyahu’s part — but it is also true that even in Britain, where there have been no recent terrorist attacks, Jews are worried. Statistically, Jews are at greater risk from terrorism in Israel, but it’s much scarier being a Jewish minority in a continent where Jews were killed in death camps only 70 years ago.

Given Europe’s long and disgraceful history of antisemitism, it’s not surprising that such sentiments persist among a small minority of the population. But at least in Western Europe (which is where most European Jews live) the great majority of people regard antisemitism as shameful, and most governments give synagogues and Jewish community centres special protection.

What European Jews fear is not their neighbours in general, but radicalised young Islamists among their Muslim fellow citizens. The Muslim minorities in the larger Western European countries range between 4 and 10 percent of the population. If only one in a hundred of them is an Islamist then Jews do face a threat in those countries.

But it is a very small threat. Nine Jews have been killed by Islamist terrorists in the European Union in the past year in three separate incidents (Belgium, France and Denmark). The Jewish population of the EU is just over one million, mostly living in France, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Nine Jewish deaths by terrorism in a year in the EU is deplorable, but it hardly constitutes a good reason for encouraging mass emigration to Israel. Still, Netanyahu has an election to fight, and this sort of thing goes down well in Israel.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist living in London

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Feb. 19 - Legacy Builders Soup & Salad Lunch (for those 50 yrs and older) Abundant Life Church, 11:00am. 501 - 11 Ave. S., Cranbrook. Theme: Love is a verb. FREE. Just let us know you are coming by calling 250-426-2866.

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Kimberley Dynamiters & Creston Valley Thunder Cats ready to do battle as KIJHL playoffs open Friday Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

The Kimberley Civic Centre will be home to a fresh slate Friday night -- a clean sheet of ice and Game 1 of the Eddie Mountain Division semifinal between the Kimberley Dynamiters and Creston Valley Thunder Cats.

“What’s happened up until now really doesn’t mean a whole lot,” said Kimberley Dynamiters head coach Jerry Bancks Wednesday afternoon.

“It’s what happens now.

Yesterday’s news is today’s garbage. It’s a fresh start for everybody, every player involved.”

The Dynamiters finished the regular season second in the KIJHL’s Eddie Mountain Division with a record of 3215-2-3 and 69 points, good enough for homeice advantage in the first round of the KIJHL post-season. The Thunder Cats wrapped the campaign third in the division at 28-18-1-5 with 62 points.

In eight regular season games between the two clubs, the Dynamiters came out with a mark of 5-1-0-2, while the Thunder Cats went 3-4-0-1. “[The Dynamiters] have been on a real good run in the last six weeks and they’re a real strong team on their home ice,” Thunder Cats head coach Jeff Dubois told Brian Lawrence of the Creston Valley Advance Feb. 17. “Right through our lineup and staff, you know anything less than a pretty complete effort isn’t going to get the job done against a team of that calibre.”

The Nitros outscored the Thunder Cats 27-20, but the season series saw three games require overtime. Within the eight-game season series, seven contests were decided by two goals or less, the only outlier being a 7-2 Dynamiters victory Feb. 3.

While the regular-season series went to the Dynamiters, the best-of-seven Eddie Mountain Division semifinal series is the one that matters.

The Dynamiters

cruise into the post-season on the strength of a 14-1-1-0 mark in 2015, including a 10-game winning streak to close out the campaign.

“You keep your routines the same and keep doing what you’ve been doing all along,” Bancks said. “Obviously, it has been working. I’ve got a group of guys that I’ve got strong, strong belief in. I only hope they have the same belief in themselves.

“As a coach, you try to give them an environment where they develop as players and people. I’ve got the best group of guys I’ve ever worked with. I can say that in all sincerity...

They all want to be together and create a special memory. That’s what playoffs are about.

“The hay’s in the barn. It’s up to the players. Hopefully they want to play for each other and do what it takes to be successful. If they do that, I firmly believe this is a group that can go on a good run.”

The Thunder Cats come into the playoffs having gone 6-3-0-1 over their previous 10 games and after a slow start to the season, have proved one of the hottest teams in the KIJHL’s Kootenay Conference since January rolled around.

“There’s a lot of preparation that goes in based on what we want to do with our systems and preparing our guys for what they’re going to see coming out of Kimberley,” Dubois said.

“We’re trying to maintain our condition and be fresh and focused for when the series starts Friday.”

For the Thunder Cats, the preparation began Tuesday afternoon in Kimberley, as they travelled all the way from Creston to practice in the Kimberley Civic Centre.

It’s no question the Dynamiters and Thunder Cats are entrenched in heated rivalry, so the presence of Dubois and his crew in the Kimberley Civic Centre Tuesday afternoon was a curious sight with Game 1 not slated until Friday night.

“I thought that was

interesting. Obviously, they have a good budget and they can afford to do that,” Bancks said.

“I’m of the belief you don’t change your routines. You keep doing what you’re doing.

“I feel we’ve played enough in their rink that we know it. They’ve got quite a few returning players from last year that I thought would know our rink.

“I was kind of surprised to see them here [in Kimberley].”

On ethical grounds, Bancks left the rink as soon as the Thunder Cats hit the ice, ensuring his players left with him.

“You’ve got to make sure you respect your opponent,” Bancks said, “but focus on what you do. I was a little surprised they did that [practiced in Kimberley], but every coach has a different idea.”

Thunder Cats head coach/general manager Jeff Dubois did not respond to request for comment by print deadline Wednesday.

Whether Dubois’ idea pays off remains to be seen, but fans will get the opportunity to take it all in at the Kimberley Civic Centre Friday night at 7 p.m. when the puck drops on Game 1 between the Creston Valley Thunder Cats and Kimberley Dynamiters.

What to watch for:

Forward Dynamiters: Captain Jason Richter has been the heart and soul of the Nitros since the puck dropped to start the season. Having laid claim to the KIJHL scoring title with 39 goals and 70 points, Kimberley’s captain will need to be at his best if the Dynamiters are to come out of the first round.

Secondary scoring will need to come from the likes of Braden Saretsky, Coy Prevost, Lincoln Lane, Keenan Haase. As good as Richter is, he isn’t a one-man team.

Mix in Sawyer Hunt, Jared Marchi and Jordan Roy, and the Nitros have depth to envy. All three had their seasons shortened due to injury, but shouldn’t be ignored for

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Last season, the Creston Valley Thunder Cats knocked off the Kimberley Dynamiters in seven games during the Eddie Mountain Division final. In 2015, the two clubs meet again in a best-of-seven divisional semifinal match-up beginning Friday at the Kimberley Civic Centre. their two-way play.

Thunder Cats: Carson Cartwright led the charge offensively for the Thunder Cats with 31 goals 61 points, while Alec Wilkinson proved a danger set-up man with 40 assists and 51 points.

After coming to the Creston Valley via the Westshore Wolves of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, Kyle Richter provided a strong influx up front with 13 goals and 31 points through 23 games.

It seems as though anytime you look to the net, Thunder Cats captain Marcel Fuchs is parked on the doorstep causing problems for the opposition. With Connor Ward providing 18 goals worth of offense, Creston Valley’s depth up front is nothing to turn a nose up at.

Defence Dynamiters: Jordan Busch has been a stalwart on the backend for the Dynamiters this season.

Though he only missed four games, his absence was noticeable in those outings. With eight goals and 45 points, Busch quarterbacks the power play and fuels the transition game.

Since joining the Nitros at the trade deadline via the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Justin Meier has provided a hard-

nosed presence previously missing from the lineup. In 12 games, Meier racked up 84 minutes in penalties, and managed to post three goals and three assists.

In between Busch and Meier sit a strong supporting cast featuring the likes of Jonas Gordon, James Jowsey, Rory Mallard, Tyler Kinnon and Charles Dagostin. All year, Bancks praised this group for their character and it’s that sort of character that can often be the difference-maker in a tight-checking series.

Thunder Cats: A pair of 18-year-olds lead the Thunder Cats on the backend, with KIJHL rookie Austin Steger and Maverick Lynes eating up significant minutes.

Steger led the Thunder Cats with 10 goals from the blue-line, while Lynes tallied 23 assists as the puck-mover.

Goal Solid one-two punches between the pipes is the name of the game in this series.

Dynamiters: Tyson Brouwer leads the Nitros into battle.

The Lethbridge native is known for making the big save when the game is on the line. He came on in relief of Jeremy Mousseau in last year’s series between the Dynamiters and Thunder Cats. Brouwer wrapped

the regular season topfive in the KIJHL in wins (25, second), minutes played (2,173, third) and goals-against average (2.37, fourth).

Acquired at the trade deadline from the Kamloops Storm in exchange for future considerations, Brody Nelson has used his big body to backstop the Dynamiters to a handful of big victories. Should Brouwer falter, life doesn’t get much easier for scorers with Nelson in net.

Thunder Cats: Brock Lefebvre carried the bulk of the workload during the regular season, going 13-17-1-0 with a 3.29 GAA and 0.906 save percentage, and was between the pipes for all three of his team’s victories over the Dynamiters.

Backup Mitchell Martell was strong in relief of Lefebvre through the season, wrapping the campaign with a 13-5-10 record on the strength of a 2.69 GAA and 0.910 save percentage.

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Record numbers for Kimberley/Cranbrook Special Olympics

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The Kimberley/Cranbrook Special Olympics ski team features, back row (L to R): Steven Norton (head coach), Kendall Salanski, Neil Rye, Jonathan Robins, Erin Thom and Joanne Thom (coach). Front row (L to R): Jesse Jensen and Roxana Podrasky.

For The Townsman

K i m b e r l e y / C ra n brook Special Olympics is sending a record 11 athletes and four coaches to participate in the Special Olympics B.C.

United Arab Emirates triumphs at Cricket World Cup ASSOCIATED PRESS

NELSON, New Zealand - Shaiman Anwar scored 67 as United Arab Emirates posted an encouraging 285-7 against Zimbabwe on Thursday in its first World Cup innings in two decades.

Khurram Khan contributed 45 in the top order and Amjad Javed (25 not out) and Mohammad Naveed (23 not out) combined in an unbroken eighth-wicket stand that added 53 runs in the last six overs - including 20 runs in the 49th.

Tendai Chetara (342) returned the best bowling figures for Zimbabwe, which is coming off a loss to South Africa in its opening match.

The match is the UAE’s first at a World Cup since 1996 - and Mohammad Tauqir becomes the oldest captain in World Cup history at 43. The UAE has only one previous victory in the World Cup.

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Winter Games in Kamloops, Feb. 19 to 22.

Joining the skiers will be five curlers along with their coaches. This is the first time Kimber-

ley/Cranbrook Special Olympics has had a team qualify to participate in curling at the Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games.

KIJHL Statistics

EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W z-Fernie Ghostriders 52 37 x-Kimberley Dynamiters 52 32 x-Creston Valley T. Cats 52 28 x-Golden Rockets 52 23 Col. Valley Rockies 52 12

L 11 15 18 24 34

T OTL PTS 1 3 78 2 3 69 1 5 62 0 5 51 0 6 30

STRK L1 W10 L1 L1 W1

nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W y-B. Valley Nitehawks 52 35 x-Castlegar Rebels 52 30 x-Spokane Braves 52 25 x-Nelson Leafs 52 23 G. Forks Border Bruins 52 8

L 12 17 23 23 40

T OTL PTS 1 4 75 1 4 65 0 4 54 2 4 52 1 3 20

STRK W1 W2 L2 L1 L17

doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP y-Kamloops Storm 52 x-Chase Heat 52 x-100 Mile H. Wranglers 52 x-Sicamous Eagles 52 Revelstoke Grizzlies 52

W 33 25 26 26 24

L 17 19 21 23 21

T OTL PTS 0 2 68 2 6 58 0 5 57 1 2 55 2 5 55

STRK L1 L1 W1 L1 W2

oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP t-Osoyoos Coyotes 52 x-Summerland Steam 52 x-Kelowna Chiefs 52 x-Princeton Posse 52 N. Okanagan Knights 52

W 42 28 23 22 6

L 7 19 25 25 41

T OTL PTS 2 1 87 2 3 61 2 2 50 3 2 49 1 4 17

STRK W2 L2 W3 W1 L9

Scoring Leaders Player 1. Jason Richter 2. Aaron Azevedo 3. Ian Chrystal 4. Doan Smith 5. Troy Maclise

Team KIM OSO KAM FER OSO

GP 52 42 52 46 49

G 39 25 35 35 28

A 31 45 29 27 34

Goaltending Leaders (min. six games played) Player Team GAA W L T 1. Daniel Toews (AP) CHA 1.81 4 2 0 2. Brett Soles OSO 2.03 21 2 3 3. Lawrence Langan OSO 2.29 26 6 1 4. Tyson Brouwer KIM 2.37 25 9 2 5. Brett Huber SUM 2.38 17 11 2 x = clinched playoff spot y = clinched division

PTS 70 70 64 62 62 SO 1 3 5 2 3

z = clinched conferece t = clinched league title

OK./ShuSwap COnferenCe - OKanagan Div. SemifinalS OSOYOOS COYOTES (1) vs. PRINCETON POSSE (4) Game 1 - Friday, Feb. 20 at Osoyoos Sun Bowl (8:35 p.m.)

Game 2 - Saturday, Feb. 21 at Osoyoos Sun Bowl (8:35 p.m.)

Game 3 - Monday, Feb. 23 at Princeton & District Arena (TBA) Game 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Princeton & District Arena (8 p.m.) *Game 5 - Thursday, Feb. 26 at Osoyoos Sun Bowl (8:35 p.m.) *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at Princeton & District Arena (8 p.m.)

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The Kimberley/Cranbrook Special Olympics curling team features, back row (L to R): Susie Whipple, James MacFarlane, Ben Stein, Clinton Marsollier and Michael Ralph (coach). Front row (L to R): Misty Pagliaro (head coach) and Daniel Barker.

All the athletes have been training exceptionally hard since the fall in hopes of medalling.

The Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games

acts as a qualifier for Team B.C.’s entries into the 2016 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, to be hosted by Corner Brook, N.L.

2015 Bantam Tier 2 Provincials

MARCH 14 - 19, 2015 MEMORIAL ARENA, CRANBROOK

Erik Delaire #10 Forward

Playoff Schedules (all times MST); * = if necessary KOOtenay COnferenCe - eDDie mOuntain Div. SemifinalS FERNIE GHOSTRIDERS (1) vs. GOLDEN ROCKETS (4) Game 1 - Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Fernie Memorial Arena (7:30 p.m.)

Game 2 - Friday, Feb. 20 at Golden Arena (8 p.m.)

Game 3 - Sunday, Feb. 22 at Fernie Memorial Arena (7:30 p.m.)

Game 4 - Monday, Feb. 23 at Golden Arena (7:30 p.m.) *Game 5 - Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Fernie Memorial Arena (7:30 p.m.) *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at Golden Arena (7:30 p.m.) *Game 7 - Saturday, Feb. 28 at Fernie Memorial Arena (7:30 p.m.)

KOOtenay COnferenCe - eDDie mOuntain Div. SemifinalS KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS (2) vs. CRESTON VALLEY T. CATS (3) Game 1 - Friday, Feb. 20 at Kimberley Civic Centre (7 p.m.)

Game 2 - Saturday, Feb. 21 at Kimberley Civic Centre (7 p.m.)

Game 3 - Monday, Feb. 23 at Johnny Bucyk Arena (7:30 p.m.)

Game 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Johnny Bucyk Arena (7:30 p.m.) *Game 5 - Thursday, Feb. 26 at Kimberley Civic Centre (7 p.m.) *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at Johnny Bucyk Arena (7:30 p.m.) *Game 7 - Saturday, Feb. 28 at Kimberley Civic Centre (7 p.m.)

KOOtenay COnferenCe - neil murDOCh Div. SemifinalS BEAVER VALLEY NITEHAWKS (1) vs. NELSON LEAFS (4) Game 1 - Friday, Feb. 20 at Beaver Valley Arena (8:30 p.m.)

Game 2 - Saturday, Feb. 21 at Beaver Valley Arena (8:30 p.m.)

Game 3 - Monday, Feb. 23 at Nelson Comm. Complex (8 p.m.)

Game 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Nelson Comm. Complex (8 p.m.) *Game 5 - Thursday, Feb. 26 at Beaver Valley Arena (8 p.m.) *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at Nelson Comm. Complex (8 p.m.) *Game 7 - Saturday, Feb. 28 at Beaver Valley Arena (8:30 p.m.)

KOOtenay COnferenCe - neil murDOCh Div. SemifinalS CASTLEGAR REBELS (2) vs. SPOKANE BRAVES (3) Game 1 - Friday, Feb. 20 at Castlegar Complex (8 p.m.)

Game 2 - Saturday, Feb. 21 at Castlegar Complex (8 p.m.)

Game 3 - Monday, Feb. 23 at Eagles Ice-A-Rena (8 p.m.)

Game 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Eagles Ice-A-Rena (8 p.m.) *Game 5 - Thursday, Feb. 26 at Castlegar Complex (8 p.m.) *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at Eagles Ice-A-Rena (8 p.m.) *Game 7 - Saturday, Feb. 28 at Castlegar Complex (8 p.m.)

OK./ShuSwap COnferenCe - DOug birKS Div. SemifinalS KAMLOOPS STORM (1) vs. SICAMOUS EAGLES (4) Game 1 - Friday, Feb. 20 at McArthur Park Arena (8 p.m.)

Game 2 - Saturday, Feb. 21 at McArthur Park Arena (8 p.m.)

Game 3 - Monday, Feb. 23 at Sicamous Recreation Centre (8:30 p.m.)

Game 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Sicamous Recreation Centre (8:30 p.m.) *Game 5 - Thursday, Feb. 26 at McArthur Park Arena (8 p.m.) *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at Sicamous Recreation Centre (8:30 p.m.) *Game 7 - Saturday, Feb. 28 at McArthur Park Arena (8 p.m.)

OK./ShuSwap COnferenCe - DOug birKS Div. SemifinalS CHASE HEAT (2) vs. 100 MILE HOUSE WRANGLERS (3) Game 1 - Friday, Feb. 20 at Art Holding Memorial Arena (8 p.m.)

Game 2 - Saturday, Feb. 21 at Art Holding Memorial Arena (8 p.m.)

Game 3 - Monday, Feb. 23 at South Cariboo Rec Centre (8 p.m.)

Game 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at South Cariboo Rec Centre (8 p.m.) *Game 5 - Thursday, Feb. 26 at Art Holding Memorial Arena (8 p.m.) *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at South Cariboo Rec Centre (8 p.m.) *Game 7 - Saturday, Feb. 28 at Art Holding Memorial Arena (8 p.m.)

OK./ShuSwap COnferenCe - OKanagan Div. SemifinalS SUMMERLAND STEAM (2) vs. KELOWNA CHIEFS (3) Game 1 - Friday, Feb. 20 at Summerland Arena (TBA) Game 2 - TBA at Summerland Arena Game 3 - Sunday, Feb. 22 at Rutland Arena (8 p.m.)

Game 4 - Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Rutland Arena (8 p.m.) *Game 5 - TBA at Summerland Arena *Game 6 - Friday, Feb. 27 at Rutland Arena (8 p.m.)

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In One Word My Team Mates Would Describe Me As: Team-Player HOCKEY QUOTE “I found out if you are going to win hockey games, you had better be ready to adapt.”

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The Big Sugar Acoustic Experience Staff

Key City Theatre and Western Financial are Proud to present “The Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar” Monday March 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Big Sugar have always been known for their powerful, high volume live performances.

Soon, audiences will get a rare chance to see Gordie Johnson and the entire Big Sugar family in an intimate and entirely acoustic setting at Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.

“Most of our songs were written and conceived on acoustic instruments,” Johnson said. “This performance gives folks a chance to hear the influences that inform our style.”

Reggae, Blues and Jazz, have always walked hand in hand with the

rocking Big Sugar sound. Here they will be at the forefront as showcased on their new release “Yardstyle.”

In an interview with the Townsman last year, prior to Big Sugar’s performance at JulyFest in Kimberley, Johnson discussed “Yardstyle” and its creation.

Mr Chill’s blues harmonica and Johnson’s vocals mixed with Jamaican folk rhythms and Garry Lowe’s signature bass lines along with a stage of brethren are sure to conjure an unforgettable concert experience.

Tickets are $40 and $35 for Key City Theatre members. Tickets are available at the Key City Theatre Box Office 250426-7006 and Online at www.keycitytheatre. com

Protect our earth.

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We use vegetable-based inks, and our newsprint, tin and aluminum waste is recycled.

A spoonful of Sugar helps the medicine go down: Gordie Johnson (front, centre) and Big Sugar are appearing at the Key City Theatre March 2 for an acoustic show.

YOUR CITY WORKING FOR YOU! Thursday, February 19th, 2015 FREE COMMUNITY SPONSORED FAMILY SWIM – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2015

The Cranbrook Aquatic Centre is hosting another community sponsored family swim on Saturday February 21, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm. It will be free for families to swim at this event, compliments of Denham Ford. Are you or your business interested in sponsoring a family swim? Please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 250-489-0224.

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Monday February 23 – Regular Council Meeting @ 6pm Monday March 9 – Regular Council Meeting @ 6pm

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Cranbrook City Council meeting when you want. Visit www.cranbrook.ca

SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING – WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2015 Special meeting of Council is scheduled for budget discussions, as it pertains to the City of Cranbrook 2015 – 2019 Five Year Financial Plan.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 beginning at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

PARKING FUNDS BYLAW Under this bylaw, any net revenue acquired from paid parking, including parking meters in the downtown core is to be used to provide services supportive of parking. Visit our website and click on ‘Bylaws’ for more on all of our City bylaws.

SENIOR CITIZEN PARKING PERMITS If you are 65 years of age or older, you are eligible for a Senior Citizen Permit from the City of Cranbrook.

Under the City of Cranbrook Parking Meter Bylaw, vehicles that display a Senior Citizen Permit are not required to pay for metered parking through the downtown area.

Permits are available during regular business hours at City Hall. Those applying for a Senior Citizen Permit are required to provide government issued identification showing your date of birth and a copy of the vehicle registration proving ownership.

If you have questions specific to the Senior Citizen Permit, please contact City Hall at 250-426-4211.

2015 WATER, SEWER AND SOLID WASTE UTILITY ACCOUNTS A discount of 5% will be granted on all 2015 Utility Accounts paid for the year and received at City Hall on or before February 28, 2015.

NEW CITY DEPARTMENT - ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES In order to better enhance service to our customers, City of Cranbrook Planning staff has moved their offices from City Hall and has joined Engineering Services.

The new department will now be called ‘Engineering and Development Services’ and their offices are located at 1212 2nd Street North behind the Cranbrook Public Library.

Planning staff advises both the public and Council on bylaws relating to subdivision, zoning and building in order to manage changes in land use that is consistent with the Official Community Plan (OCP) and helps guide the public through related development approval processes.

Engineering Services is responsible for the City’s infrastructure assets and assists contractors and the public navigate home, subdivision or commercial building permits and related regulations and oversee those doing work within the City’s roads or right of ways.

To reach City of Cranbrook Engineering and Development Services staff, please call 250-4890230.

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Tickets for The Royal Opera’s production of “Andrea Chénier” are: Adult $22.99, Senior $19.99, Child $19.99.

Columbia Theatres in Cranbrook is this winter and spring bringing in several lavish film productions of opera and theatre. These include: • “Der Fliegende Hollander” by the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. and Monday March 30, 6:30 p.m.

• Shakespeare’s “MacBeth,” by the Shakespeare Globe Theatre London, Saturday, March 28.

• “Exhibition on Screen - Vermeer” by the National Gallery London, Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.

• Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” by the Globe Theatre London, Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.

• “Swan Lake” (Tchaikovsky), by the Royal Ballet, Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.

• “Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny” (Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht) by the Royal Opera, Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m., and Monday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.

• “La Fille Mal Gardee” (Frederick Ashton), by the Royal Ballet, Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.

• “La Boheme” (Puccini) by the Royal Opera, Saturday July 11, 10 a.m. and Monday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.

• “Guillaume Tell” (Rossini) by the Royal Opera, Covent Garden,Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m., and Monday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.

The Royal Opera House’s production of “Andrea Chénier” to Columbia Theatres in Cranbrook at the end of the month for a limited two-screening engagement.

The opera is making its Canadian debut at 30 cinemas nation-wide, including Cranbrook, on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m., with an encore performance on Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m.

Jonas Kaufmann stars as Andrea Chénier, the pre-romantic poet embroiled in the French revolution in this stunning opera. Conducted by Antonio Pappano and directed by David McVicar, the new production for The Royal Opera is a fictionalized account of the life of Chénier, opening during the opulence of pre-revolutionary France and coming to its climatic end in the final days of the “Reign of Terror.” The story begins in 1789 at a lavish winter garden party in Paris where Chénier falls in love with the beautiful aristocratic Maddalena, sung by Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek. Six years later Maddalena has lost everything and France has descended into a city consumed by suspicion and fear.

Composed by Umberto Giordano, the opera,not seen at Covent Garden since 1985, is famed for its challenging tenor role and big arias. Staged to great visual effect from the palaces to the streets of Paris in a swath of patriotic colours “Andrea Chénier” will be an

I have been very interested in prenatal care for a while and recently expanded my training and knowledge in the field by attending a certification course to become a Naturopathic doula in September 2014. Although I currently will not be attending births, there is so much benefit for mom and baby by including Naturopathic care prenatally as well as the weeks leading up to labour.

A Naturopathic Doctor can be part of your health care team which can include midwives, doulas, medicals doctors, chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapists and more. For prenatal care I typically use diet/lifestyle counselling, botanical medicine (herbs), supplements (minerals and nutrients) and acupuncture. I help ensure you are taking the right supplements and educate about healthy diet/lifestyle.

I address any concerns during pregnancy like nausea, fatigue, swelling, constipation, leg cramps and anemia. In addition, I can help with prevention of group B strep and acupuncture to prepare the body for labour. I should also note that I can help with preconception care, infertility and miscarriages as well as post-natal for post-partum depression and mastitis.

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Aging and driving: Take inventory of your abilities Getting behind the wheel and enjoying the freedom to travel is a luxury few are anxious to abandon. But there comes a time in nearly every person’s life when he or she must take inventory of his or her driving and assess if that next joy ride is a safe and smart decision.

Driving may help older adults remain independent and mobile, but the chance for a motor vehicle accident increases as one ages.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says fatal crash rates per mile traveled increase starting at age 75 and increase notably after age 80. This is largely due to increased susceptibility to injury and medical complications among older drivers rather than an increased tendency to get into crashes. Road accidents tend to increase around a person’s 65th birthday.

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Minor fender benders, traffic citations, trouble remembering directions or frequently visited stores, may be early indications that a driver is no longer at his or her best behind the wheel.

Some experts say that families should institute driving directives, much in the way a person would spell out medical desires or end-of-life plans. This way, when the time comes to assess driving ability, the conversation already has been started.

There is no set age when a person’s keys should be taken away, as aging does not guarantee drivers’ abilities will decline. In fact, there are many things people can do to prolong their time on the road.

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• Varying wear: Tires should exhibit the same type of wear. The wear on front tires and back tires may differ, but one front tire should have the same amount of wear as the other and the same goes for the back tires. Uneven tread on tires indicates that the tire with more wear could be about to go out.

• Worn tread: Even drivers who know little about cars can typically recognize when tire tread has worn down to the point where the tire is a safety risk. But drivers who are unsure can employ the quarter test. Insert a quarter into the tread of the tire, with George Washington’s head upright. If you can see the hairline of the United States’ first president, then you need to replace the tire. Perform this test on each of your vehicle’s four tires.

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Originally a mining town, it is located in the County of Yavapai in the heart of the Verde Valley on the banks of the Verde River. A semi-arid climate with temperatures ranging from highs of 13C to lows of -3C in winter, highs of 36C to lows of 20C in summer, with only 33cm of precipitation per year, this makes for good grape growing, and this town offers many tasty wines – who knew?

Though only 20 minutes from Sedona, you feel quite removed from the busy, touristy, refined city of Sedona.

Cottonwood is close enough to feature similar red rock formations and canyons, but removed enough to remind you of the historic, old west town that it still is. The main street features antique shops, local art galleries, bakeries, shops, and of course, saloons. The Blazin M Ranch is only a few minutes outside town along the Verde River and of-

fers a Old Wild West Show, a saloon, and a great rib BBQ. Wandering the main street, I found one after another wine tasting rooms! Wineries in this area are all small producers, so you taste wines you won’t find anywhere else, and once you are finished tasting, you get to keep the souvenir glass - great conversation pieces for your next happy hour gathering!

The Arizona Stronghold Tasting Room is quaint, funky, fun and relaxed. Guests enjoy tasting flights while playing a game of backgammon or chess, with local cheese plates.

Local art covers the walls. The staff are young, knowledgeable and excited to share their wines. No one is in a hurry here, very laidback. Reminds me of our Nelson vibe in the Kootenays.

Burning Tree Cellars Tasting Room features leather sofas and live music. Great wines, comparable to those from California, Washington and Oregon. Fire Mountain Wines, just down the main street, is known for its wine and

chocolate pairing flights.

Alcantara Vineyards is located just outside town on the banks of the Verde River. A beautiful vista of vineyards and the river, they have a small bistro and outdoor patio. ‘Charlie Brown’, the resident chocolate lab wanders from table to table greeting the guests.

So there is wine tasting there, but is there anything else to do? Of course. Horseback trail rides, skydiving over the red rock canyons, golf, balloon rides, hiking, biking and more. At night, Kactus Kate’s Saloon gets going, and there’s live music at the Main Stage. There are sufficient hotels and B&B’s, and of course, much less expensive than comparable dwellings in the more popular Sedona.

If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth checking out. And if you’re a bit of a wine snob like me, you’ll be pleasantly impressed with the selections! For more information, contact Carla Nelson, Branch Manager, Maritime T rav e l 250.489.4788.

Some news about Dr. Seuss Recently discovered book coming in July Associated Press

NEW YORK - More than 20 years after his death, there is still plenty of news about Dr. Seuss.

Random House Children’s Books said Wednesday it will publish a recently discovered manuscript with illustrations called “What Pet Should I Get” on July 28. The publisher plans at least two more books, based on materials found in 2013 in the author’s home in La Jolla, California, by his widow and secretary.

The author whose real name was Theodor Geisel died in 1991.

Random House associate publishing director Cathy Goldsmith says “What Pet Should I Get?” was likely written between 1958 and 1962. The book features the same brother and sister seen in Dr. Seuss’ 1960 classic “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.”

Theodore Geisel: AKA Dr. Seuss.

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Invermere — The East Kootenay Foundation for Health’s (EKFH) second annual “Phantom Celebrating Health Care Campaign” wrapped up late last year and was an overwhelming success once again.

Past sponsors, donors and many new supporters continued to show just how generous the people of the Columbia Valley are, donating a total of $6,000 which was in turn matched dollar for dollar by Kootenay Savings, continuing the local credit union’s long-standing fundraising partnership with EKFH. EKFH is excited to share that it has now released funding confirmations from the proceeds of the campaign to purchase supplies and equipment for Invermere Hospital, Columbia House Residential Care Facility and the Chronic Disease Management Program.

Invermere Hospital • Emergency Room Cuffalator Endotracheal Tube Inflator and Manometer • 1.3 foot freezer for Rehab Therapy Ice Packs • Partial proceeds for Diagnostic Imaging ECG Cart Columbia House Residential Care Facility

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Monitor Cuff • Pulse Oximeter •Heart Rate Monitors As an extra incentive to support the campaign, all donors were entered into a random

prize draw for the chance to win a $500 Kootenay Savings term deposit, with Ron Clarke of Invermere being selected as the lucky winner.

ABC St. Mary’s School welcomes all 3-4 year olds with their parents!

Please join us for a fabulous educational opportunity to learn from a highly experienced kindergarten teacher on how to best prepare your child for kindergarten! It is a time to ask questions, have discussion and conversations about early learning for your child. Some topics of discussion include: ☺ Do cell phones and iPads change the brain for learning? ☺ What social skills are important for success in kindergarten? ☺ How frequently should I be reading to my child? ☺ What does research say about self-regulation at age 3 having to do with academic success in school? ☺ Is there anything wrong with my 3 year-old being on the iPad each day? ☺ How much outside play does a child need? ☺ Can nutrition affect my child’s learning?

Your child will get to play with others, do a craft, have a nutritious snack, and receive a free learning kit that includes a beautiful book.

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“We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education.”

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Burmese family finds new home in Creston Lorne Eckersley Creston Valley Advance

“Good, but cold,” Jay Dan says of his family’s first winter in Canada.

Jay Dan, with his wife, Ahnin, their two children, Merry (nearly three years old) and Joshua (10 months) were joined by Jay Dan’s brother, Naw Naw, when they made the long-awaited trip from Malaysia to Canada to begin a new life in early December.

The family of five is now residing in Creston, with a one-year commitment of backing from the Creston Refugee Committee, and the support of the federal government.

The adults are Kachin people, from Northern Burma, or Myanmar, who have lived for years as refugees in Malaysia after fleeing from the military dictatorship in their homeland.

After less than three months in Canada, Jay Dan is more than willing to talk about his life, which has been one of fear since 2007.

“I came back from church with two friends at 9 p.m. and saw a girl crying,” he recalled.

Despite his own experience as a forced labourer on a road construction crew since the

age of 13, Jay Dan intervened. He and his friends put themselves between two soldiers and the girl.

“We talked to the soldiers and said this girl is our friend, she did nothing wrong. They didn’t listen. They said, ‘Go away, this is not your business. If you don’t want to die or go to jail, just go away.’ ” The young soldiers had been drinking alcohol, he said. Jay Dan’s friends took on the soldiers while he rushed her away to her home.

“When I came back to my home, my mother is weeping. She said I did wrong with the soldiers and they had been here.”

“They will be back again,” she said. “You have to leave.”

She had packed clothing and rice for Jay Dan and he left immediately, at 10 p.m. He spent the next seven nights and eight days walking the 219 miles to the nearest city, where he had been attending university. A friend put him up, placing himself at risk. The soldiers, he learned, continued to search for him and his mom got a message to Jay Dan that he needed to go to Malaysia.

“Save your life,” she

pleaded. “You cannot stay in Burma.”

Jay Dan was given a phone number and name to contact. Eventually travel, reminiscent of the movie Trains, Planes and Automobiles, was arranged for his escape to Malaysia.

Boats, buses, trucks and foot travel transported a group of seven.

“I was very, very much afraid,” he said.

“But I had no choice.

Needed to move. I worried all the way to Malaysia.”

In his temporary home he was provided with United Nations refugee documents, but his worries were far from over. There were no refugee camps or supports and Jay Dan often worked 12-14 hours a day at menial jobs. Low wages and cash payments were the norm — United Nations-documented refugees were easy to take advantage of. Three times in the next several years he was robbed of his month’s wages at knifepoint.

Thieves also stole his cellphone each time.

“After the robberies it was difficult. Without money you can’t eat or buy food or pay rent. I managed to borrow some money but it was a very difficult time.”

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Kevin graduated with a Masters in Science, Physiotherapy (2014) from Dalhousie University following a Bachelor in Kinesiology (2009) from Acadia University. As a former university level athlete in the Decathlon and junior hockey goalie, Kevin has particular interest in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation.

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Creston’s newest refugee family, Ahnin and Jay Dan, with their children, Merry and Joshua, and Jay Dan’s brother, Naw Naw. Jay Dan met Ahnin, also a refugee, and they started dating in 2009.

They had met, but not dated, years earlier in Burma. They married in 2010.

Ahnin’s crime was refusing to give up her family’s pig to demanding soldiers. She fled after being threatened with death, arriving in Malaysia in 2008.

Even as a couple, Jay Dan and Ahnin were routinely harassed by authorities, and had to pay bribes to escape arrest and detention.

Meanwhile, back at home, Jay Dan’s younger brother, Naw Naw (the pronunciation is closer to No No), was becoming the replacement for

the wrath of Myanmar soldiers. He was physically abused and threatened with forced military recruitment if he failed to reveal his brother’s whereabouts.

Again, the boys’ parents made the sacrifice, urging Naw Naw to leave their country for sanctuary in Malaysia, knowing they might never see either of their sons again. Naw Naw arrived in Malaysia in 2010.

“Naw Naw had to come to Malaysia because of me,” Jay Dan said.

While he hasn’t spoken to his parents since last year, Jay Dan said his parents know of the family’s move to Canada.

“My parents are very happy now. They think my life and family is safe, that it is very good now.

They say thanks to the United Nations and to the Canadian government and people.”

While he wishes he could believe his parents would one day follow, he knows it is unlikely.

“It is not easy for them to leave now — they are old. They have grandchildren they haven’t seen. It is very difficult for them. I miss my parents and hometown — I always will.”

For now, the family focuses on the present.

They study English with a tutor each day and Naw Naw works as a

dishwasher for two hours each night. Living in Creston is a blessing, Naw Naw said.

“Cities have more problems. We like small towns because we grew up in a village. We are safe here,” he smiled.

The adults all speak surprisingly good English — they also learned Chinese and Malay in their efforts to land better jobs while waiting to be transferred to a new country. Each is quick to echo the gratitude of their elders, wanting to pass on their thanks to the refugee committee and Creston Valley residents who have made them feel welcome and safe.

Kootenay-Columbia candidates not yet confirmed for all federal parties Da n Wa lto n Invermere Valley Echo

The federal Green and Conservative parties have nominated their candidates to represent the the riding of Kootenay-Columbia, while the NDP and Liberals are still deciding.

Bill Green from Kimberley represented the Green Party in the 2011 federal election, and he’ll be taking another shot at the local riding again this year.

“I am really excited to be the Green Party candidate for the 2015 federal election and we are going to run a very strong campaign in the upcoming election,” he told The Valley Echo.

The Conservative candidate selection process was open to all members and resulted in the

re-nomination by acclamation of current Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks.

“David Wilks is much more than a back-bencher,” said Dave Reeves, president of the Kootenay-Columbia Conservative Association in a press release, “now serving on several parliamentary committees, including Justice, where his RCMP background is so valuable.”

A spokesperson for the Liberal Party said that prospective candidates for the local riding are still being screened, but that the party will be ready with a candidate in every riding in the case of an early snap election.

Betty Aitchison, who represented the Liberals in the 2011 and 2008 elections, told The Val-

ley Echo that she would not be running again.

The NDP will be holding their nomination event for the Kootenay-Columbia riding on Sunday, March 15th in Cranbrook. Mark Shmigelsky, who ran for the NDP in 2011 (and the Liberal Party in 1997) said he will not be running again. There is speculation that former Cranbrook mayor Wayne Stetski will earn the nomination.

Because of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, the Kootenay-Columbia riding will be expanding to include Nelson, Salmo, and Kaslo. Unless an election is called sooner, the 42nd Canadian federal election will be held on Monday, October 19th.

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It happened this week in Cranbrook Week February 15 - 21 Dav e Humphrey Items compiled from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook Museum and Archives

1907 Election … The civic election to-day passed off very quietly, in fact so much that a stranger in town would have been surprised to learn that an election was in progress. With the exception of Messrs.

Gill, McGowan and Flowers, none of the candidates made any effort to secure their election, and in fact some of them, including Messrs. Baker, Ryan and Henderson, were out of town, while others did not go near the polls except to cast their own votes. The result of this lack of interest was manifest in the small vote, only 201 votes being cast out of a total of 385 on the voters’ list. The new officials - MAYOR: James Finlay. ALDERMEN: J. P. Fink, Andrew McGowan, T. S. Gill, Joseph Jackson, H. Hickenbotham, James Ryan.

Ambulance is ordered … No longer will men have to be taken in an open rig in all kinds of weather from the train to the hospital. No longer will women who are ill have to be bundled on the bottom of a spring wagon to be conveyed to the hospital. Through the generosity, of the people of’ the district an ambulance is assured, and has been ordered. It will be here within a short time and placed in commission at once. Is not, that glorious news? Are not the people of this section all right? They have red blood in their veins and hearts that beat in sympathy with suffering humanity. The Herald says thanks to the people a thousand times on behalf of the men who inaugurated the movement. It was a grand, humane movement, and it proved a grand and glorious success.

Lumber prices … Lumber has hit the highest mark in price ever known in history, and there are prospects that another advance may be made. Yesterday an advance of one dollar to three dollars per thousand feet was made by the British Columbia Lumber and Shingle Manufacturers’ Association, the increase to take effect immediately. At these prices the man who builds a house will have to pay something for construction, even if he is lucky enough to be able to get the lumber.

Owing to the great scarcity of logs, and the fact that practically all the mills are short of raw matter, bonuses over and above the list rates are reported to have been paid, during the past thirty days. Logs are be-

coming scarcer every day, and it is assumed by some contractors that the bonus system will still be an effective means of getting orders filled.

New bank building ... Information has been received to the effect that the Imperial Bank are now preparing plans for a handsome, building on the site of its present building, opposite the Cranbrook Hotel. The structure will be two story, and of either brick or stone, and modern in every detail. This will make a great improvement in that part of the town.

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Steps are being taken to urge action on the part of the Dominion parliament to make at this session a preliminary appropriation for a federal building in this city. The receipts of the customs’ department and the post office in Cranbrook have arrived at that stage where this town is entitled to a federal building, and the matter will no doubt receive favorable consideration before this session, of parliament closes. !Notice! ... The party who took my coon skin coat out of my blacksmith shop on Wednesday of last week may return the same and no questions will be asked. Otherwise the matter will be given over to the proper authorities. Geo. Kennedy Sent a bill … A bill for $70 from the provincial government for the keep of John Riley, a prisoner sent to Nelson for six months at hard labor without the option of a fine, was referred to the city solicitor with power to act. The solicitor holds the opinion that the city is not liable since the prisoner was sent down without the option of a fine.

1908 Big race meet … Although the dates of Cranbrook’s two race meetings, May 2nd & 3rd, are only approximate, still they will take place within a day or two of the dates given. It cannot be too strongly impressed upon the mind of every individual in Cranbrook and the district that these race meetings and the fall fair in September will be of great benefit to the district. The western racing circuit extends as far east as Moose Jaw, so that Cranbrook will have horsemen and their friends from all over the middle west, besides a large contingent from the Kootenays and the boundary. The circuit begins and ends at Cranbrook. For live information of those who do not know Cranbrook, it may be said that here is located one of the best half mile tracks in the west. Beautifully situated, overlooking the city, with splendid

views of the surrounding mountains, prairie and forest, the race track is one of the beauty spots of Cranbrook. On the track there is ample stable accommodation, saddling paddock and large grand stand.

The Cranbrook Park Limited, the owners of the track, are doing all in their power to make the race meeting successful and to see that everyone attending will have a really good time.

Cranbrook and the university … Cranbrook is agitating for the University of British Columbia to be situated here. The “Old Man” has omitted one thing Cranbrook might confer upon all other towns (except Greenwood in future) in British Columbia, on the youthful mind bent to learning. It could surround with the atmosphere necessary to inspire a booster. The University lad, needs it to keep him optimistic and cheery and if “Old Man” Simpson’s hot air about Cranbrook couldn’t wake up any lad’s cerebellum, he would have no right to his roll of parchment.

Moving pictures at new opera house … Last Monday the moving and illustrated song entertainment was inaugurated at the new opera house under the management of Mr. McHenry. The pictures shown were exceedingly good and well put on.

F.W. Reeves’ rendering of the illustrated songs was much enjoyed by the audience, and Miss Clark presided at the piano with great efficiency. Three shows will be given each Monday Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings unless some outside attraction is billed for the house. A very good house greeted the first performance on Monday evening. It looks as if the new venture will be a success.

The Rubber Dollar Store … C. M. VanWormer, Proprietor. Hanson Ave, Cranbrook. Horses, stoves, new and secondhand furniture, stoves, tinware, crockery, glassware, anything and everything from a white elephant to a white mouse. You’ll be surprised how far your dollar will stretch at our store. Come and gaze upon us and our stock. It will save you money and put a smile on your face.

Good to live in Cranbrook … With all the reports of cold winter weather in the east it makes us feel good to be living in Cranbrook district, a veritable “land of a waiting springtime.”

Leave town … Chief of Police Dow found two women from the red light district in one of the Chinese houses last night. They were given twenty-four hours to leave town.

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Herald’s tenth anniversary … On Thursday, the 19th of March, the Herald will celebrate its tenth birthday. On the 22nd of March, 1898, the first issue of the Herald was published and as this date marks the Natal day of Cranbrook also, the Herald will publish a souvenir edition on March 19th. This edition will be a veritable picture gallery of old time scenes in Cranbrook and the district and cuts of old timers and others. Pictures will appear in this issue that, in all probability, will never again be published. So this issue will be a link with the past, which every resident of the district will wish to keep. Only five hundred extra copies will be printed so it would be well for persons wishing extra copies to order the same as early as possible.

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Ken Bridge passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook on Sunday, February 15, 2015.

Ken was born in Vancouver, BC on August 29, 1927. He moved to Cranbrook with his job at CP Rail when he was sixteen years old and continued to work with the railroad for 42 years. In Cranbrook, Ken met Phoebe Dyer and at nineteen years old they eloped to Libby, MT. At 58, Ken retired from CP Rail and he and Phoebe moved to their lake property on Monroe Lake which theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had since 1962. Ken and Phoebe enjoyed the lake and there they made many special memories with family and friends.

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On the morning of Sunday, February 8, 2015 Roger Leslie Duns passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC at the age of 66 years.

He was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan on May 8, 1948 to Jack and Mildred Duns, the youngest of five children.

Roger attended Alva School for eight years. He was very proud to say he worked for Continental roofing business for 20 plus years. He retired in June of 2008 and moved to Kitchener, BC where he built a retirement home for himself and wife, Theresa. His hobbies were fishing, camping, quadding, sledding, bird watching, gardening and walking his dog. He truly loved using his hands to build his home.

He enjoyed sitting on his deck with his friends and family enjoying a beer or two. His most favorite time of all was when his grandchildren came to visit.

Roger leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Theresa; his children, Daylen (Christina), Allen (Jacqueline) and Crystal (Mike) as well as his beloved grandchildren; Kassie, Tyler, Fynnley, Sabrina, Tyrell, Ukiah, Seija, Jayden, Makayla, Brooklyn and Jaxson.

Also left behind are his step daughter; Melisa (Nick) and their son Jackson and stepson Terry. Roger is survived by three of his siblings; Doug (Rose), Jean (Ken) and Mary (Arnold) as well as several nieces and nephews and his very loving in-laws. Roger was predeceased by his parents; Jack in 1996, Mildred in 1978 and his brother, Art in 1988.

Cremation has taken place. A family service in honor of Roger will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.

WALLACE, Kevin Wade 1968 - 2015 In the early evening hours of Saturday, February 14, 2015, Kevin Wade Wallace passed away peacefully at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital at the young age of 46 years. Kevin had bravely battled a non curative form of cancer for four and half months. Even through his pain he always had a beautiful smile for all who knew and loved him.

He was born on October 23, 1968 in Calgary, Alberta to Ron and Sharon Wallace.

Kevin was not only larger than life in his height and size, but also in his personality. He could be sweet, sarcastic, condescending and conscientious all at the same time. He was open and honest and you could always count on Kevin to tell you how he really felt. But, first and foremost he was a man with a great sense of humour. Kevin and his wife Audra came to Cranbrook from Calgary in 2007 jobless in a mini van with their kids, pets, and hopes and dreams. Out of necessity a niche was filled in 2008 when they opened the Red Neck CafĂŠ. Their regular customers and friends know how he loved to give people a hard time. Cranbrook definitely had found its own Soup Nazi (â&#x20AC;&#x153;No soup for you!â&#x20AC;?) in Kevin. It was impossible to fill his shoes once he was admitted to the hospital. Kevin had a very strong work ethic even though he suffered from a lot of pain over the years. He might have been limited in his activities, but he loved to swim, camp and golf. Being a true Calgarian, born and raised, he loved the Calgary Flames and the Stampeders; he was a life time fan, not a band wagon jumper. He had an on-going rivalry with some of the most loyal Canucks and B.C. Lions fans and he loved to talk sports. However, the most important things in his life were his children. He would have gladly laid down his life for them. Kevin will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege and honour of knowing him.

Kevin leaves so many memories behind with his friends and family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Audra and his three children; Maddie, Ryley and Hayley. He also leaves behind his mother Sharon Wallace, his sister Dana and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Ron Wallace in January 2013 and his grandmother Astrid (Ozzie) Campbell in 2010.

We would like to give a very special and loving thank you to Dr. Solkova and the wonderful nursing staff on the palliative care floor at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. You gave Kevin everything that he wanted and needed throughout his stay there. Kevin was blessed to have all of you. Thank you for making him as comfortable as possible; we are eternally grateful.

A Celebration of Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Mark Memorial Funeral Home, 2024 Industrial Road No. 2, Cranbrook, at 1:30 pm with a lunch to follow. Memorial donations may be made in Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the SPCA, 3339 Hwy 3/95, PO Box 2, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H6. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.

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Have you ever noticed the most successful and centered people are the ones with a broad range of interests and abilities? And, have you realized these same people are usually very actively involved in their community, mentors for others and the kind of people you not only want to be around, but also to emulate? These are the similar traits of the women that have been nominated and selected as CFUW Cranbrook Club Woman of the Year since 1982. It is also very descriptive of Leslie Molnar, Woman

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Leslie was nominated by her peers with eight well written letters of support which demonstrated how Leslie is known for and dedicated to: education, the advancement of women, inspiring and enriching the lives of those around her, advocating for opportunities for better work choices, creating a respectful and pleasant workplace, balancing her work as a math instructor at the College of the Rockies, her volunteer endeavours and her family with grace.

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The journey has begun but is far from over.

ered she was Woman of the Year 2015, she was in Vancouver at one of her many meetings as President of the College of the Rockies Faculty Association (CORFA).

CORFA is one of the 19 locals of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE), and Leslie sits as a Member at Large on its Executive.

A member of the nominating committee had called the President of FPSE, Cindy Oliver, was chairing same meeting and she made an announcement at the meeting. “I was so surprised!” stated Leslie.

“Honoured, astounded and grateful all at once”, she added.

What Leslie did not know until this week, is Cindy was one of her 8 nominators for this prestigious award.

Leslie was born in Cranbrook and the youngest daughter of Harry and Evelyn Mathias. Her dad was a teacher in Cranbrook for over 30 years and retired in 1988. Since age seven, Leslie was well known in Cranbrook as a youngster for her musical talent both on the piano and voice. She went to UBC to study music where she worked extremely hard, but despite her struggles, realized although she was a big fish in the pond here, she was a mere minnow in the large pond of talent in the big city. She then switched from music to majoring in Mathematics and chose to finish her degree at the University of Victoria, where there was far less of the “old boy’s club” atmosphere in math. “My studies in music led me to understand what it is like to work hard but still struggle. That taught me how to give more empathy for my students”, said Leslie.

One of her former students, Michael Savarie, said, “Leslie was able to reconnect me with my passion for math and push me to do the very best I could. He went onto say, “Leslie is the style of teacher that goes above and beyond for every student and is willing to put in her free time if the student is also willing. “ Michael said he was able to excel in her classes through her love of teaching.

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Leslie Molnar (back row, second from left), pictured here in a family portrait, is the 2015 CFUW Cranbrook Woman of the Year.

COTR instructor, Sandi Lavery, wrote in her letter of support in the nomination of Leslie Molnar that many students entering her University of Victoria program stated “they would not have been accepted into the program had it not been for Leslie’s teaching. Her patience, perseverance, knowledge of math and her never ending office hours were extremely valued by her past students, who are now teachers themselves.”

Leslie is more than just a teacher. She also works closely with the Student’s Association to make COTR a positive learning environment for all leaners. Linda Olm goes on to say, “Leslie has served in a number of capacities in the College Faculty Association as President.

She endeavours to make COTR a fair, healthy and happy place to work.

Her involvement with the college’s many committees is proof positive that she has the needs of this learning community in her heart.”

Leslie admits to being a techno geek.

She has a website for each of her courses and puts videos of all her classes online so her students can review over and over again what she has taught until they “get” it. She

has facilitated a couple of workshops for interested faculty on the way she uses the technology, and loves to get and try new education technology ideas to her co-workers and professional contacts.

Joan Kaun, a long time co-worker and friend for over 20 years wrote, “In addition to Leslie’s dedication to the College of the Rockies, she and her high school sweetheart husband, Mark, have raised three successful and positive children Kaun goes on to say, “The importance of family has been instilled in each of them throughout their upbringing.

Their extended family gathers weekly for Sunday family dinner, a tradition that has been ongoing for many years.”

Leslie is very close to her entire family and sadly lost her dad in 2014 and her father-in-law in 2013.

Gretchen Whetham, who has known Leslie since 1983 when they both worked together at the Cranbrook Energy House on 14th Avenue, wrote “Leslie has a love of music and family, and her influence in the community has developed from them both.

“Reliable” is one of the many qualities that were repeated by the authors of letters of sup-

port for Leslie as CFUW Cranbrook Club Woman of the Year. Leslie was a longtime member of the Bisset Singers and joined the Symphony Chorus in 2013. Not only did this require earning lyrics in seven languages, but she also agreed to join the tenor section. She has since become a member of the Sun Valley Song and plans to continue that choir.

Finding time for herself is often a challenge, but Leslie makes the time keeping true to her belief that family is first.

With the children off to university, she took up motorcycling and snowmobiling in 2012. She owns her own Honda Shadow 1100 and an Arctic Cat snow mobile.

This allows her to have fun adventures with her husband year round.

Her sunny living room is filled with collages of family pictures and gatherings.

When asked if she would continue with her role as President of COTR local, she said yes. She enjoys being an advocate to anyone about anything she knows well. However, she is happy in this community and has absolutely no aspirations to get into any form of politics outside of her role as President of the Faculty Association at

this College.

All the letters of support stated how deeply they “admire Leslie for many qualities and action, but specifically her strength, leadership and courage to challenge people to have difficult conversations that are important to create a safe and inclusive workplace and to overcome adversary and obstacles. When Leslie encounters bumps in the road, she does not back down or become discouraged. Rather, she perseveres and seeks out creative alternative approaches to meet the objectives. Her ability to communicate effectively, respectively and confidently while seeming to never offend or harm someone is admirable.”

This “parent first, then wife and teacher” is exactly what Leslie is and far more. CFUW Cranbrook Club is very pleased to present Leslie Molnar as Woman of the Year 2015 on Thursday, March 5th 4pm sharp at the Manual Training School attached to the Cranbrook library. Family, friends, students, co-workers and all former CFUW Cranbrook Club Woman of the Year recipients are cordially invited to join us. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

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Shawna Soper In-Home Care

It is the goal of most seniors to be able to stay in their own homes as long as possible. And it’s certainly doable as long as you remain reasonably healthy. But as we get older, no matter how healthy, we may need help with certain things. While there is some assistance provided through government home care programs, many times it is not enough.

That’s where Shawna Soper can offer some assistance. Soper is offering a new service in Kimberley and Cranbrook that will assist seniors with many daily tasks. It’s all about giving back to the community, she says.

“I have been working with people of all levels of ability — elderly, special needs — for 18 years,” she said. “I want to offer the best care possible to folks living on their own, so they can maintain their independence.”

Soper will assist with shopping, cleaning, cooking, reading, personal hygiene and podiatry care, dog walking and other general needs.

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Snack Foods

that promote better sleep According to the National Sleep Foundation, changes in sleep patterns are a part of the aging process. Many people experience difficulty falling asleep and then staying asleep as they age, and that difficulty can make men and women over 50 feel more tired during the day.

But even though difficulty sleeping may be a part of aging, that does not mean men and women over 50 cannot take steps to improve their sleeping patterns.

For example, certain snack foods may help to improve quality of sleep, especially when these foods replace less healthy snacking options. While men and women over 50 should always consult with

Although inevitable, death is an emotional subject that’s difficult to discuss. While estate planning can make people uncomfortable, it is an essential part of securing assets for future generations and can make a death in the family easier for loved ones to handle.

Estate planning is an umbrella term that refers to a host of things that must be done prior to a person’s death, including writing a will and even making funeral arrangements.

Estate planning attempts to eliminate financial uncertainties and maximize the value of an estate, and allows men and women to state their wishes with regard to long-term healthcare and guardianship for their children.

When done right, estate planning can prevent family feuds and ensure that the deceased’s estate stays in the hands of family rather than being relegated to the government. Estate

their physicians before making any changes to their diets, the AARP notes that the following are a handful of snack foods that promote better sleep.

· Almonds:

Magnesium is a mineral with musclerelaxing properties, and almonds contain enough magnesium to help men and women get a better night’s sleep. A small amount of almonds before bed might be enough to make falling and staying asleep easier.

· Bananas:

Much like almonds, bananas provide a substantial amount of magnesium. Bananas also contain the amino acid tryptophan, which many people associate with Thanksgiving turkey. While tryptophan might be most often associated with the sleepiness people feel after eating a holiday meal, it also has been linked to better sleep quality, so a banana shortly before bed might be just what you need to fall and stay asleep.

· Cheese and crackers:

One more traditional snack may just help you get a better night’s sleep. Cheese and crackers contain tryptophan and carbohydrates, which can induce a better

planning can be a complex process, so men and women should seek help to ensure the process goes smoothly.

Getting started

Estate planning should begin early in a person’s life, especially for young parents. It’s easy to talk about saving for a home or retirement, but it’s not so simple to discuss who will care for your children should you die while they are still minors.

Those who are not able to sort through these answers on their own should enlist the help of an attorney or a financial adviser, both of whom can take some of the emotion out of the discussion and put it in more practical terms.

The will

A will is an important component of estate planning. Without clearly and legally spelling out your wishes, there is no guarantee that those wishes will be honored.

It will be up to a state or province to make

night’s sleep and help you fall asleep sooner.

· Cherries:

Cherries contain the sleep hormone melatonin, and the AARP notes that recent studies indicated that participants who drank tart cherry juice on a daily basis fell asleep more quickly and slept longer and better than participants who did not.

· Hummus:

The primary ingredient in hummus is chickpeas, which are loaded with tryptophan, folate and vitamin B6. Folate has proven especially beneficial to older men and women who need help regulating their sleep patterns, while vitamin B6 helps the body regulate its clock.

· Peanut butter:

Peanut butter is another snacking item loaded with tryptophan. Spread some peanut butter on a carbohydrate, whether it’s a slice of toast or some crackers, before going to bed, and you may enjoy a better, longer sleep.

· Walnuts:

Like cherries, walnuts contain melatonin, which can contribute to a longer, more restful night’s sleep.

Walnuts also can help regulate stress, which is a leading cause of sleeping difficulty.

Many men and women experience difficulty sleeping as they age.

But the right foods may just help combat such problems and help men and women get a more adequate night’s sleep.

potentially life-altering decisions that can impact your surviving family members, and the only way to ensure your wishes will be carried out is to put them into a will.

Although men and women can write their own wills, many people prefer to seek the assistance of an attorney, who can make sure all necessary details are included in the will.

Medical directives

In addition to a will, estate planning includes your wishes if you become incapacitated or suffer from a serious medical condition that precludes you from making decisions about your care and finances.

Spouses can be named to make important health decisions, but you may want to indicate other information, such as life support measures or organ donation, as well. If you have strong opinions on treatment, medical directives and living wills are a necessity.

Funeral arrangements

Another aspect of estate planning concerns funeral arrangements.

Many people prefer to make their own funeral and burial plans so that these heart-wrenching decisions do not fall on the shoulders of grieving family members. Funeral planning may include selecting a plot, niche, casket or urn, determining type of service or even whether there be a service. Preplanning ensures your wishes are known and carried out.

It allows for paying in advance with payment plans available to fit any budget, leaving no financial burden on surviving family.

Funerals in BC can cost as high as $12,000 or as low as $3500 for a basic cremation.

Leaving no questions and no bill for your loved ones truly is the last gift you give. Estate planning is a process that is difficult to discuss, but one that is essential to maximize your assets and ensure your end-of-life wishes are honored.

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is not an automatic side effect of aging * Alter your routine.

Many working professionals recognize that each day tends to have its mundane moments. The brain can grow accustomed to these moments, which tend to be a routine part of the day. But altering your daily routine can jar the brain awake, forcing it to focus during those times that had become mundane but now present new challenges.

Something as simple as alternating driving routes to work from day to day or preparing some new, yet healthy, breakfast each morning can help the brain stay alert and sharp.

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While the idea of retiring poolside and watching the world go by might seem nice, such a scenario is not necessarily good for your brain. Numerous studies have shown the benefits that staying engaged in

* Become a social butterfly. Maintaining a social life as you age is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. But there’s another reason to continue to be socially engaged. A 2008 study spearheaded by the clinical trials

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provide entertainment value.

life behind can branch out on their own and work as consultants or put their years of experience to use by teaching at a nearby university or secondary school. But heading off for the hammock once you have hung up your briefcase can prove troublesome for your brain.

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funded by the National Institute on Aging found that brain games may in fact pay numerous and long-term dividends. In the study, 681 healthy volunteers over the age of 40 were divided into four groups. One group played computerized crossword puzzles, and three other groups played a brain training video game from Posit Science designed specifically to enhance the speed and accuracy of visual processing.

The volunteers showed less decline in visual processing as well as in other tests that measured concentration, memory and the ability to shift quickly between tasks, and the benefits from the training games lasted as long as seven years after training.

Brain games are now more accessible than ever before, as players can access such games on their smartphones, tablets, ereaders, and computers. And in addition to being effective, the games also

professional activities can have on brain health. The brain does not thrive if it’s sitting on the sideline. Staying active in your career will continue to provide the challenges your brain needs to stay sharp and avoid memory loss and struggles with concentration.

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When considering the relationship between memory and aging, it’s important that men and women recognize the distinction between memory lapses and dementia, as the two are not one and the same.

As a person ages, his or her hippocampus, the region of the brain involved in the

formation and retrieval of memories, often deteriorates. This can affect how long it takes to learn and recall information. But just because this process is slower does not mean it’s a warning sign of dementia, which is the loss of certain mental functions, including memory. Though taking longer to recall information can be frustrating, many people still retain their ability to recall information.

In addition, while dementia brought on by conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease is untreatable, there are things men and women can do to strengthen their memories and reduce their momentary lapses in memory.

administrative director at Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group and published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older women who maintained large social networks were 26 percent less likely to develop dementia than women with smaller social networks. In addition, those who had daily contact with friends and family cut their risk of dementia by nearly half. The study also noted that regular social interaction can delay or possibly even prevent cognitive impairment.

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Great view from this 3 bedroom Marysville home with a newly finished basement. Features include large master bedroom, & living room, double carport, large lot with views to the valley, new flooring, new paint & newly finished, full walkout basement.

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Yard is fenced on mature corner lot. Excellent home for first time buyer, rec home or investment.

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BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME is very affordable when your fully serviced lot is priced at just $59,900 with no GST payable. In an area of beautiful homes backing onto a greenbelt that connects to the community forest and has a fantastic sunset view. Call Jeannie. MLS 2400651 $59,900.

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LAKEFRONT PROPERTY for sale featuring 83’ of waterfront with a panoramic view of the Rockies. This well groomed, one acre lot is located in the quaint community of Wasa, BC on Cameron Pond – only 20 minutes from Cranbrook and 35 minutes from Kimberley Ski Hill. Call Jeannie. MLS 2398544 $249,900.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTY. This 6.3 acre lot is nestled between the foothills and the Rockies, surrounded by Crown land, has a 15 gallon per minute well and is ideal for keeping horses. Call Jeannie. MLS 2398546 $329,000.

MOUNT ROYAL ESTATES - a beautiful .649 acre lot is awaiting your family. This lot backs onto a walk-way to community forest - just out your back gate will be a 4 season playground. With all services at the property line, a gorgeous view and GST has already been paid. Call Jeannie. MLS 2391146 $147,000.

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ZONED MULTI-FAMILY-RS this .55 acre parcel overlooks Balment Park and the RecPlex. With a Rocky Mtn view, park on 2 sides and Senior’s Centre 1/2 block away – this is the perfect property to build up to 13 unit apartment building.

Why not make it adult oriented? Call Jeannie. MLS 2216300 $249,000.

BACKS ONTO 3RD FAIRWAY of golf course. If you like to spend time outdoors this is your property. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2202002 $134,900.

THIS .6 ACRE is a gorgeous lot to build your dream home on with a year round view to the Purcells and the Columbia Valley, plus a greenbelt walking trail connecting to Crown land. There is no building time commitment and the HST has already been paid. Call Jeannie. MLS 2392332 $119,000 inc. GST. OVERLOOKING ST. MARY’S RIVER campground. No limitations to build. In the middle of recreational paradise. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2200227 $89,000.

LOCATED ON THE 13th hole. This .543 acre large home site is stunning. Invest in recreation or retire in beautiful BC. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2200281 $325,000.

SOARING HAWK RIDGE - Cranbrook’s exclusive high end executive acreage community. Located just a few minutes to downtown. Situated next to Jim Smith Lake. Call Ryan Dayman. www.soaringhawkridge.ca $169,900 and up.

Cul-de-Sac lot in Dutch Creek subdivision next to the Hoodoo’s in Fairmont BC. Call Ryan. MLS 2397109 $74,900 80 stunning acres! One of the best parcels of land in the Kootenays. Call Ryan.

MLS 2397146 $459,000 PRICED FOR A quick sale! 1.25 acres ready to go for 7 lots that are zoned R7 for modular homes. All engineering drawings have been completed. All that is left to do is the hydro and roads. Seller says SELL! Call Jeannie. MLS 2401457 $299,900 FEEL HUGGED by nature! With park just behind and Elizabeth Lake in front, this lovely flat building lot is waiting for your dream home. T.M. Roberts school just 3 blocks away. This is a lovely cul-de-sac with a “McKenzie Town” feel. Call Jeannie. MLS 2400753 $89,900. .36 ACRE LOT in quiet corner of Cranbrook – zoned R1 but already serviced for a duplex. This flat lot sides onto a green belt and Elizabeth Lake park just 1/2 block away, T.M. Roberts French Immersion school just 4 blocks. This is the perfect lot for your future home or let’s explore the duplex idea. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2400754 $94,900.

DOES LIFE get any better? Close to both elementary & junior high schools. 3+1 bdrms, 2 full baths, all appliances and even a garage! Call Jeannie.

MLS 2401900 $219,900

WE FOUND IT!! Executive bungalow with daylight walk-out basement! Total of 7 bdrms, 7 baths. Two full living areas plus in-law suite. Must be seen! Superior!!

Call Jeannie. MLS 2402106 $799,000

ORCHARD PARK ESTATES! Carefree living in sought after adult complex. Large open floor plan with oak kitchen, main floor laundry, French doors off family room leading to covered deck. Full basement, large 22x14’ workshop, RV parking. Call Phil Lewis.

MLS 2402637 $349,900

3 BDRM HOME in peaceful Georgian Heights. Master bdrm has full ensuite and large closet. Kitchen has beautiful skylight, fully fenced yard with gate access to green space behind. Pad rent includes city utility costs. Call Joy. MLS 2402554 $97,500

IN ANDERSON CRESCENT – just steps to the RexPlex. 4 bdrms on the main, many recent updates include windows, roof, HW tank & furnace. 5 appliances stay. Call Jeannie. $279,900

EXECUTIVE HOME designed to pamper you!

3+1 bdrms, 4 baths, very private back yard, built-in sound system, heated floors on main, Brazilian hardwood, plus 24x40 garage. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402320 $599,900

NO THIS IS NOT IN FORT STEELE. Built around the turn of the century and full of character. 3+1 bdrms, 2 full baths, many recent updates such as windows and roof; all on a 66x122 ft. fully fenced yard close to downtown. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2399981 $224,000

46 ACRES WITH a 360˚ view plus a 2 bdrm plus office. 1995 Moduline with a 12x12’ addition. Acreage is all fenced and the well is fabulous. Includes the kitchen appliances.

Call Jeannie. MLS 2397375 $399,000

THIS IS A LEGAL non-conforming residential investment. Six dwelling units all rented. Located just outside city limits.

83 x 300’ site. One tenant handling all rentals. Call Patrick Conroy.

MLS 2401531 $319,900

LOVELY CHARACTER HOME with large spacious rooms. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, main floor laundry, unfinished loft/attic area.

Fully fenced .43 acre yard with mtn view, garden area, patio and covered deck & garage. Call Joy. MLS 2402578 $239,700

THIS 2 BDRM, 2 bath home has great appeal.

Jetted tub in ensuite, skylights, recent updates, large fenced yard with patio and deck. Affordable and comfortable home with “Quick Possession!” Call Joe Amatruda.

MLS 2401732 $98,000

EXPECT PERFECTION in this “throw away the snow shovel” home in Fountain Estates.

Backing onto the greenbelt, this home features 2+1 bdrms, 4 baths, central air, central vac, beautiful sunny kitchen with bay window in the nook, south-facing sundeck with that sunset view we all desire. All appliances stay.

Call Jeannie. MLS 2402322 $369,800

SENSATIONAL! It’s “like” new. Home has been totally renovated with laminate flooring throughout. New windows, fresh kitchen with center island, newer gas furnace & hot water tank. With 2 spacious bdrms, tiled bathroom, modern colour scheme, lg sundeck, storage shed, all appliances and window coverings included.

Call Jeannie. MLS 2402214 $69,900

LIVE IN WILDSTONE! Lots are just waiting for you to build your dream home and live in the stunning area, built around Gary Player’s first ever Canadian Golf design. Bring your plans and live the dream! Call Ryan Dayman. $99,900 and up.

GORGEOUS VIEW, large lot, dbl detached garage, new roof, new siding and gutters, 1180 sq. ft. on each floor and a basement waiting for your creative ideas. Elementary school down the street and public transit across the street. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402297 $279,900

GREAT UPGRADED HOME. Finished on 2 levels with single garage & large deck. 3+1 bdrms and den, 2 baths, oak flooring, great kitchen with stainless new appliances. New windows, hi efficient furnace, ac/heat pump. Great Gyro Park location. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2401113 $278,500

GORGEOUS 2 LEVEL home on beautiful Rosen Lake. Both levels have 40’ decks to overlook the lake. Separate entries with full kitchens for 2 families. 1 attached and 1 detached garage. Large boat dock & lift.

Designed for family fun year round.

Call Brian Burch. MLS 2398809 $899,000

IT’S PERFECT! 1390 sq ft per floor, 3+1 bdrms, 3 baths, granite counters, bay window seat in dining room, glass sliders to 12x12 solarium, fenced back yard with private patio, in-ground sprinklers, double attached garage, security system, outside basement entrance. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402576 $359,900

GYRO PARK LOCATION. New exterior, new roof, hardwood floors, French doors, updated kitchen, repainted, very nice open floor plan, reno’d bathrooms, alley access, RV parking, all in a great location. Call Phil.

MLS 2402695 $259,900

A TRUE HERITAGE home. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, on a large lot with exquisite landscaping with 2 relaxing water displays & even a 600 sq ft castle/workshop. Call Jeannie Argatoff.

MLS 2402802 $299,900

JUST WHEN YOU think you can’t have it all – You Can! 4+1 bdrm, 4 bath, wrap-around verandah, covered deck, 3500 sq ft developed, in-ground sprinklers, security system, hot tub and more! Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402717 $495,000

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MLS 2402347 $499,900

LIVE YEAR AROUND 200’ from Moyie Lake on .96 acres. Provincial park behind. Quaint rancher with brand new kitchen, 2 bdrms, RV hook-ups and a full lake view. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2395220 $399,900

THE WARM COZYNESS of a log home - 3 bdrms, 2 baths, wraparound deck that looks out on Jim Smith lake and the mountains. On .20 acre with access to the lake directly across the street.

Call Jeannie. MLS 2402337 $349,900

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ENJOY 2 FULL weeks of festive fun and relaxation in your 1/4 share mountain getaway. Located on Kimberley ski hill, 1834 sq ft condo, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, private hot tub.

Use your two weeks or trade them and vacation the world. Call Shelley.

MLS 2391031 $69,900

HOLY GARAGE!! 26x28’ finished garage with attached single carport. Nice 2 bdrm home with full, partially finished basement.

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BEAUTIFUL MANUFACTURED HOME. Beautiful mtn view with empty field behind. Master bdrm with ensuite & walk-in closet, skylight in kitchen with abundance of cupboards & counter space. Quick possession available.

Call Joy. MLS 2401059 $109,900

THIS LOVELY HOME is in a rural manufactured home park, close to Mission Hills Golf Course and minutes from Cranbrook. Large master bdrm with full en-suite, walk-in closet. Clean. Call Waunita. MLS 2402152 $120,000

MEMPHIS HAS GRACELAND and Cranbrook has this beautiful estate on .65 acre with paving stone drive, gracious sweeping stairway to main floor, 5500 sq ft on 2 floors + a full basement. Main floor 1 bdrm selfcontained in-law suite, lg office, gym, billiards room & much more! Call Jeannie.

MLS 2400292 $499,000

MAIN FLOOR LIVING in this exceptional 3 bdrm home. N/G fireplace, central air, beautifully renovated kitchen and appliances stay. Fenced yard, detached single garage off alley, landscaped yard.

Call Waunita. MLS 2397963 $195,000

2 BDRM, 1 BATH unit on 3rd floor. New kitchen light fixtures & countertops. Corner unit, deck, large hallway linen closet as well as plenty of storage in the utility room. Call Joy Anderson.

MLS 2401910 $72,000

COME TO WASA for year ‘round living! 3 bdrm, 2 bath, not far from the lake. This home has been well maintained on a parklike setting with large trees. Includes a separate cabin for the kids and two storage sheds. Call Brian Rhodes.

MLS 2402343 $359,000

BEAUTIFUL AND PRIVATE 130 acres off Wardner - Ft. Steele Rd. ALR property with fantastic views. Many terrific building sites nestled in the mountains. All this tranquility only 15 mins from Cranbrook. Call Waunita.

MLS 2399864 $849,900

DUTCH CREEK HOME. This home is perfect for spending your summer months in a quiet community, minutes from golfing. Half block from tennis courts, disc golf and outdoor pool. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2398363 $239,900

2.5 - 5 ACRE LOTS – SOARING HAWK RIDGE – Cranbrook’s exclusive high end executive acreage community located just a few minutes to downtown. Situated next to Jim Smith Lake. Call Ryan Dayman. From $169,900. www.SoaringHawkRidge.ca

1.88 ACRES in city limits with a city and Rocky Mtn view! 4 level split home features 3+1 bdrms, 2 baths, lg country kitchen, daylight walk-out basement, dble attached garage, a lovely front deck plus 23x27’ covered deck, central air.

Appliances stay. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2398186 $375,000

BEAUTIFUL – AFFORDABLE – SPOTLESS! This centrally located 2 storey townhouse features 3 bdrms, 3 baths, glass sliders from living room to a sunny patio & 5 appliances are included. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402934 $149,900

WATCH YOUR CHILDREN playing in the park!

Rockies out your front window, a park in back yard and alley access. 1088 sq ft on main, many recent updates; roof, flooring, paint & furnace. Dble attached garage, wrap-around sundeck, 2 fireplaces, stainless appliances & more. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402321 $284,900

EXCLUSIVE CUL-DE-SAC & executive home near community forest & golf course. 3+1 bdrms, 4 baths, covered back deck with hot tub, main floor family room. Kitchen has cherry wood, granite & stainless appliances.

Many, many recent upgrades. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402463 $469,900

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING on 4.4 acres. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with fireplace in living room & wood burning stove in family room.

Large deck, 2 car carport, 32x48 garage/ shop with 220 amp electrical, and 32x36 garage. Some landscaping with fruit trees.

Call Shelley Lepage or Patrick Conroy.

MLS 2401570 $470,000

INVEST IN A LOW RISE 4-plex. 3 units have 2 bdrms and 1 unit has 1 bdrm and a studio.

Located in residential neighbourhood with a great rental history. 2 car garage plus a 8x10’ garden shed. Call Brian Rhodes.

MLS 2395786 $424,900

WHY ARE YOU renting? This beautiful 2 bedroom, 1½ bath, 2 storey townhouse can be yours for under $640 per month (including strata fees, heating, water & sewer). Close to hospital, college and recreation. With no rental restrictions this is an amazing buy! Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402541 $74,900

SCENIC SETTING! 1 acre on Rosen Lake Rd, mountain view, close to amenities, older 3 bdrm, bath w/jetted tub, cozy fireplace, 46” TV in living room, decks, pond, playhouse, dble garge, triple carport.

Call Sonia Mama.

MLS 2402205 $339,900

PEACE & PRIVACY 20 mins from Cranbrook.

20 acres of un-zoned land and not in the ALR. Possibilities are endless. Nice yearround home with solar power. Vaulted ceilings, loft bdrm, wood heater, 25x40’ shop, subdivision potential. Call Phil Lewis.

MLS 2398198 $349,900

ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED - no expense spared in this luxurious home. Just mins walk to ski lift, golf course & restaurants.

3791 sq ft of developed area, 2+3 bdrms and you can entertain 75 people comfortably.

On .43 acre of amazing landscaping with waterfall & irrigation system. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2399354 $639,000

HERE IS A TOWNHOUSE in Gyro Park area.

Open floor plan, hardwood and tile floors, 3 bdrms, main floor laundry, ensuite, huge covered deck, unfinished walk-out basement, 2 car covered parking. Quality builder. Call Phil.

MLS 2401367 $289,900

EXQUISITE 2009 HOME with 3+1 bdrms, 3 baths, beautiful ensuite, main floor laundry.

Open concept living room with 9’ ceilings, NG fireplace. Large island & walk-in pantry, kitchen with stainless appliances. Partially covered deck, fenced yard & so much more.

Call Waunita. MLS 2402402 $405,000

LAKEFRONT! 3 bdrm, 3 bath stunning home is located on Monroe Lake and has everything you could want. Amazing lake views, geo thermal heat/AC, hardwood, tile, open concept, large decks and dock.

Detached garage & 2 unit guest cabin. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2399472 $1,100,000

3 YEARS YOUNG & gorgeous! In Kootenay Orchard school area with 180˚ view! 3+3 bdrms, 3 full baths, kitchen has built-in breakfast nook opening to family room, 9’ ceilings in basement & it can be yours!!

Call Jeannie. MLS 2398948 $449,900

THIS 2 BDRM, 2 bath has it all. Gated community. Includes community center with a pool, club room, etc. Features private deck, large bright kitchen & living room, attached garage, built-in vac, close to shopping & recreation area. Call Brian Rhodes.

MLS 2400240 $299,900

ON 8.34 SECLUDED acres - 5 minutes out, incredible city and mountain views. A true rancher with walk-out basement. 3+1 bdrms, 4 baths, plus 600 sq ft attached garage and 30x30’ detached shop with water & 200 amp service. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402675 $649,000

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! 55 acres with 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. Great views, private setting, many amenities allow you to save through solar power, wood heat, your own pond, covered decks. This property has no development restrictions. Call Brian Rhodes.

MLS 2396188 $499,000

MAKE THE DISCOVERY! Set in a quiet cul-desac this spacious Spanish style bungalow offers 4 bdrms, 1½ baths, spacious rooms & yard & updates. Birch hardwood, ceramic tile & newer carpets, newer roof & furnace in a great neighbourhood. Call Sonia Mama.

MLS 2402253 $249,900

LARGE LOT WITH 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. Fully renovated in 2008. Reno’s include; roof, hw tank, furnace, kitchen cabinets & counters, both baths, bamboo hardwood, vinyl siding. Call Adam.

MLS 2402663 $229,900

LOCATED IN GRASMERE on 49.28 acres of private mountain park setting. 4 bdrm, country 2 storey home with wrap-around deck. Detached double garage. Fenced for horses, backing onto crown land. Currently has 2 home sites and potential for subdivision. Call Brian Rhodes.

MLS 2395695 $695,000

LOCATION & CHARM - close to T.M. Roberts elementary school. 1140 sq ft per floor with a self-contained in-law suite down. 3 bdrms on the main and even a double attached carport. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402894 $254,900

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN a quiet area. Open floor plan with updated kitchen, large open family room with NG fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, central air, energy efficient furnace, covered deck with hot tub, extra large garage and private landscaped yard.

Call Phil Lewis. MLS 2402447 $354,900

COUNTRY LIVING ON 2 acres with huge shop.

Sold ‘as is, where is.’ Call Shelley.

MLS 2400911 $320,000

QUIET CREEKSIDE LOCATION, nestled in behind the Flamingo Motel, 2 bedroom mobile with 4 appliances, 2 parking spaces and some updates. Private yard. Call Sonia Mama.

MLS 2402909 $25,000

LOCATION, LOCATION! Just 17 years young with a total of 1520 sq ft on 3 floors, glass sliders from country kitchen to a large covered sundeck and fully fenced flat lot.

Close to shopping, schools, church, college and community forest location. Call Jeannie.

MLS 2402182 $279,900

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Man accused of defrauding 10 in ‘grandparent scam’ C ANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY - Police have charged a Montreal man with defrauding Albertans of tens of thousands of dollars in the so-called grandparent scam.

These scams often involve people calling elderly victims, alleging

to be a close relative who needs money due to an emergency of some sort.

The victims are convinced to send money to their alleged relative in the form of money transfers, prepaid credit cards, or sending money via a courier.

The incidents often involve multiple people posing as the victim’s relative, as well as members of insurance companies or lawyers.

A joint, year-long investigation by Calgary, Edmonton and Montreal police, RCMP, Western Union and Money-

Gram International resulted in the charges.

Yann Giasson, who is 28, was arrested in Montreal last week and charged with 10 counts of fraud under $5,000, and 10 counts of theft under $5,000.

Investigators allege Giasson fraudulently

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obtained more than $30,000 from 10 victims living throughout Alberta. So far, Calgary police have received 139 complaints from victims, alleging more than $210,000 in losses by elderly victims.

Police say there are other victims throughout Alberta and B.C. Anyone who believes they have been a victim of fraud, and has suf-

fered a loss or has any information, such as suspicious phone numbers, is asked to call police or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Police say people should not feel pressure to respond to a request until you have a chance to verify the story. They say never transfer money, or give out credit card or other financial

information, until you can verify the person’s identity and the story, and determine whether it is legitimate.

Ask the caller questions that only your family member would know the answer to. Ask for callback numbers in order to confirm the legitimacy of any call you receive.

Prince Charles, down and dirty

Royal heir visits London sewer for 150th anniversary ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON - Prince Charles got down and dirty Wednesday, donning a hard hat and protective glasses to visit a sewer tunnel 75 metres (250 feet) under east London.

The heir to the throne was marking the 150th anniversary of the city’s sewers, created by engineer Joseph Bazalgette to erase the “Great Stink” caused by sewage and effluent that was being dumped into the River Thames.

The 19th-century stench was so bad it overwhelmed lawmakers in the Houses of Parliament, who hired Bazalgette to find a solution. His sewers, a wonder of Victorian engineering, were designed for use by 2 million people but now struggle to serve more than 6 million people.

The prince visited the ornate Abbey Mills Pumping Station, a central part of Bazalgette’s network, wear-

ing a high-visibility jacket to inspect a new tunnel designed to reduce the 39 million tonnes (43 million tons) of untreated sewage that is still released into the river each year.

Tony Brown, one of two young apprentices who showed Charles around the 7-meter (23-foot) wide concrete tunnel, declared the prince “down to earth and a real nice guy.”

The 7-kilometre (4.4-mile) Lee Tunnel, the deepest ever built under London, is due to go into use in December as part of efforts to deal with the flow of waste from London’s 8.6 million inhabitants. Their sewage not only taints the Thames but often creates “fatbergs” - blobs of congealed fat, baby wipes and other waste that can weigh tons and clog sewers.

Charles’ great-great-grandfather, who became King Edward VII, opened Bazalgette’s sewer network in 1865 when he was heir to the throne.

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