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Provincial budget surplus provides funds for low income assistance

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong says B.C. may be the only province in Canada to balance its budget for the year ahead.

Expecting budget surpluses for the next three years, the B.C. government is ending the deduction of spousal child support from social assistance payments and providing modest benefits for other low-income earners.

A target of single parents and poverty advocacy organizations in recent years, the “clawback” of child support payments ends Sept.

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Community Living B.C., responsible for developmentally disabled adults, gets an additional $106 million over three years, and $20 million is added to the general budget for income assistance.

Caseloads for both are expected to increase

and individual payment out for children who rates stay the same. reach six years old. It is This is also the bud- a one-time payment of get that ends a two-year $1,200 born since Jan. increase of 2.1 per cent 1, 2007, to be placed in in tax on income more a registered education than $150,000 a year. savings plan.

Finance Minister The provincial income tax rate for that tax Mike de Jong said the bracket returns to 14.7 current fiscal year is exper cent, which de Jong pected to finish with a said is part of the low- surplus of almost $900 est personal income tax million, due mainly to better than expected rates in the country.

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NDP protests tax cut for provinces top earners

NDP leader John Horgan.

By Tom Fletcher

Reducing income taxes for the top two per cent of wage earners cost the B.C. government $230 million that should have gone main-

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ly to middle income earners, NDP leader John Horgan says.

Horgan and NDP finance critic Carole James focused on the measure in Tuesday’s B.C. budget to end the

Cranbrook Chamber responds to budget The Cranbrook Chamber joins the BC Chamber and Chambers of Commerce from across the province to congratulate the B.C. government for tabling a third consecutive balanced budget.

Cranbrook Chamber 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 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.

Budget 2015 also includes several modest initiatives that will support on-going economic development across the province, including: an extension to the BC Interactive Digital Media and the Mining Flow-Through Share tax credit measures, a threeyear extension of the BC Training Tax Credit, and an increase to the Small Business Venture Capital tax credit.

“The Cranbrook Chamber in concert with the BC Chamber has consistently called

on government to balance its books and we are pleased to see this on-going commitment to fiscal discipline’” said Chamber Executive Director David D. Hull “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,” added Hull.

BC Chamber President and CEO John Winter offered, “During this time of on-going global economic uncertainty, it is important for government to continue to live within its means while finding affordable ways to drive our medium and long-term economic prosperity by enhancing our competitiveness and productivity.”

Hull has seen and analyzed decades of provincial budgets being offered, “Budget 2015 is not flashy or ground breaking and that is not a bad thing.”

“The government is providing strong fiscal management with some flexibility for future years all within a context of being conservative and responsible to the tax payers of BC. I will take rather boring, dry, and fiscally responsible over the converse any day,” said Hull.

tax increase on income over $150,000 a year.

They acknowledged other measures to help low-income people but Horgan said “the middle class was left behind today.”

Finance Minister Mike de Jong brought the 2.1 per cent increase increase on the top tax bracket in 2013, and also increased the corporate tax rate by one per cent in order to present a balanced budget for the 2013 election.

De Jong said Tuesday

his commitment was to remove the personal tax increase after two years and this week’s budget follows through on that pledge.

James said middleincome families are taking the brunt of rate increases for car insurance, ferry fares and BC Hydro, and the services available to them are declining.

“We’re seeing hallway medicine. We’re seeing overcrowded classrooms. We’re seeing less support for seniors,” James said.

Horgan pointed to modest tax breaks for high technology and film production industries, while four times as much government assistance is going to resource roads to develop B.C.’s natural gas export business.

With a surplus nearing $1 billion for the fiscal year ending in March, Horgan said his priorities would have included help for manufacturing in the forest sector to take advantage of a lower Canadian dollar.

Regional District of East Kootenay

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THE KOOCANUSA MANAGEMENT PLAN 1.

We are creating a management plan for Lake Koocanusa and area. Building on the important work done by the Cranbrook West Recreation Access Committee, the Province, the Ktunuxa, CBT and the RDEK are building a plan that protects wildlife habitat, responsible recreation and agricultural grazing without diminishing the fun that we all like to have at Koocanusa.

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Koocanusa should be able to sustain camping, boating, fishing, quading, hiking and hunting but we all know that some activities at Koocanusa do not respect the land or the precious natural recreation asset we have there.

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Please watch for folks this summer who will be around Koocanusa asking questions about your recreation. And let me know how you think the area should be managed. To start, the 14 day maximum for crown land camping will be enforced in 2015 and over the next year, we will identify trails for motorized use and work towards a complete management plan for 2016 that deals with the chronic problems of invasive weeds, large uncontrolled parties, litter and degradation of the land.

NOTICE - PARCEL TAX ROLL The Regional District of East Kootenay is updating parcel tax rolls for the following service areas: Tie Lake Water Level Control Jaffray Intersection Lighting Elko Water Moyie Water Moyie Water – 2006 Project Lazy Lake Dam Improvement Wasa/Ta Ta Creek/Skookumchuck Mosquito Control Local Conservation Fund

Spur Valley Water Rushmere Water Edgewater Sewer and Water Windermere Water Holland Creek Sewer and Water Rosen Lake Water Level Control Baltac Sewer Timber Ridge Water

Owners of property located in these parcel tax areas may request that the roll be amended, in relation to their own property, on one or more of the following grounds: • there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll; • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel (for water or sewer service areas that use frontage for taxation); and • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

The parcel tax rolls are available for inspection at the Regional District of East Kootenay office in Cranbrook during regular office hours.

Requests for amendments must be made in writing to the Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8, on or before March 3, 2015 at 4:30 pm. If requests are received, a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet at 1:00 pm on March 6, 2015 in the RDEK Board Room.

We want to hear from you!

The RDEK’s Draft Five Year Financial Plan is open for public comment – and we want to hear from you!

Copies of the 5-Year Financial Plan are available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices, on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca and can also be mailed to you.

The comment period closes on February 27th.

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The Weekend View

Annual health care crisis grips province

B.C. Views

by Tom Fletcher The annual ritual of declaring a crisis in health care is upon us, with the B.C. Liberal government boasting that we have the best system in Canada, while the NDP and the B.C. Nurses’ Union try to portray it as the worst.

The BCNU is the last big public sector union still to settle in the latest round of contract talks. Feeding horror stories to the media is part of its strategy, and this time it was a patient at Abbotsford Hospital assigned a bed in a small shower room for a month due to chronic overcrowding. Hospital officials said his care wasn’t compromised.

We’ve seen it in Abbotsford, Surrey and elsewhere: a new hospital or expansion is built and is immediately overcrowded. We are reminded every winter that influenza season brings a wave of people into emergency, expecting treatment for a viral infection that in most cases can only run its course.

Many people still don’t understand what “the flu” is, beyond the notion that it sounds

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serious enough to tell the boss you won’t be in to work. And as fewer doctors choose the endless demands of family practice, the expectation that all problems must be dealt with quickly and for free seems to grow as inexorably as the health care budget.

An emergency physician of my acquaintance provided a typical scenario for night shift at the ER. Where once nights were quiet, now there are patients waiting for hours, around the clock.

Several are drunk, and one has urinated on the floor. Surveys show as many as half of ER visits are alcohol-related, from overdoses to fights, falls, car crashes and chronic conditions.

Into this chaos comes a mother with her young child, who has nasal and chest congestion. The child’s cough led her to throw up, so off to ER they went, blithely assuming that this is where you bring a kid with a cold.

This week’s B.C. budget brings us a step closer to the moment when half of all provincial revenues go to keep the health care system running.

In the legislature, NDP health critic Judy Darcy blasted Health Minister Terry Lake for the government’s failure to keep its 2010 promise to find everyone in B.C. a family doctor.

Lake allowed they’re still working on that, and then plugged the latest Conference

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Board of Canada study showing B.C. ranks third in the world in health care outcomes, second only to Switzerland and Sweden.

Darcy, a former president of the Hospital Employees’ Union, was quick to respond: “This is surely a first in question period, the Minister of Health going back to the record of the NDP government in the 1990s, because we’ve had the best health outcomes in Canada since 1993. The fact is that we exercise more, we smoke less and we drink less, and that’s to the credit of British Columbians.”

We also have more elderly people, as Premier Christy Clark argued in 2011 when the federal government changed its financing formula.

After years of increasing transfers by six per cent per year, the late federal finance minister Jim Flaherty announced that starting in 2014, increases would be tied to economic growth, but wouldn’t fall below three per cent.

This of course was treated as a cut, rather than continued increases above inflation. But there it is, and all provinces have to deal with it.

Darcy is quite right that personal responsibility is the key, something to remember as the usual squabbling of special interests continues.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Letter: Paying it forward for the environment Canada – a powerful word that until recently brought with it images of world-class wilderness, functioning ecosystems, serious concern for climate change and a belief in a healthy economy AND a healthy environment.

Where are we today?

Here are just a few headlines from the last three years under Prime Minister Harper that should be ringing major alarm bells: ‘Budget Cuts Imperil Canada’s National Parks’ (Globe

and Mail), ‘When Science Goes Silent’ (Macleans Magazine), ‘The Harper Government’s War on Science’ (CCPA), ‘Muzzling of Scientists Widespread’ (CBC News), ‘PM Harper Pits Economy Against the Environment’ (CTV News).

And what about the headlines that are appearing around the world? The New York Times proclaims ‘Canada Silencing Scientists’.

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Having lived in the Kootenays for 25 years, serving you as a senior provincial government Manager with BC Parks, Fish and Wildlife and Ecosystems, and working in private land conservation, I know that we can have both a healthy economy AND a healthy environment if we care enough to make both of them priorities.

Paying it forward is a great and growing concept. You do a good deed today that benefits an individual tomorrow

who you don’t necessarily even know, and they in turn do a good deed for another person, and so on.

Based on what we’ve seen in the last three years, if we care about world-class wilderness, functioning ecosystems, climate change, and economic development supported by science and knowledge, the best way to pay forward a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren is to ensure that the Conservative party does not continue to govern Canada. ~Wayne Stetski Cranbrook

Constable Lisa Schlatter with the D.A.R.E. graduating class at Pinewood Elementary School.

D.A.R.E. class graduates Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is a comprehensive school-based drug prevention program taught by police officers to children at the Grade 5 level.

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engage in critical thinking, empowering them to make healthy choices and take charge of their lives. It provides them the skills to analyze each decision and evaluate their choices.

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Grade 5 & 6 Students from Pinewood Elementary School celebrated their D.A.R.E. Graduation on Monday, February 16 with Constable Lisa Schlatter of the Cranbrook RCMP.

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One of those amazing organizations is the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary who recently invited EKFH to come and visit the new location of their Thrift Shop and to make a presentation to their membership.

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Nominations close today for awards

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With so many great retailers in Cranbrook we are seeking a rich and diverse pool of nominations in the Retailer Excellence category,”

David D. Hull, Chamber executive director

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David D. Hull, Chamber executive director

Nominations close this Friday for the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

The Chamber is encouraging residents to nominate their favourite retailer who exemplifies excellence in retailing.

“With so many great retailers in Cranbrook we are seeking a rich

and diverse pool of nominations in the Retailer Excellence category,” said Chamber Executive Director David D. Hull.

The Retailer Excellence Award will be presented to a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the retail sector. The recipient will be a Cranbrook retail leader.

“From the smallest of shops to the big corporate stores we are looking for nominations to ensure those worthy of recognition and praise are presented for consideration.”

There is still time to nominate in the other eleven categories as well.

• Business Person of the Year • Business of the Year

1-15 employees • Business of the Year 16+ employees • Business News Maker of the Year • Hospitality and Tourism • Non Profit Association of the Year • Young Entrepreneur of the Year • Business Services Excellence • Business of the Year • Professional Services Excellence • New Business of the Year Nominate an exceptional Cranbrook business or organization by going to www.cranbrookchamber.com Further information available by calling the Chamber office at 250 426 5914.

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Kootenay Orchards donates to hospital foundation

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Donna Grainger (back row center) is honoured with a gift for ICU from the Grade 6 class at Kootenay Orchards.

In the spirit of giving to others, the Grade 6 students of Kootenay Orchards, along with Mrs. Deibert from Parkland were involved in designing and building birdhouses in order

to raise money to help others.

The Kootenay Orchards students sold their projects and are donating the $344.55 raised to EKFH who is currently undertaking a

one million fundraising campaign for equipment for the new ICU unit currently under construction at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

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rector Donna Grainger had a chance to stop in with the class to accept the gift. While there Donna had a chance to ask the students a few questions about the overall experience in

supporting the hospital. It was a flurry of responses from the students with words like good, fun, exciting and we would do it again.

Teacher Carol Potter also shared that the class put a lot of thought into where the money would be donated to; so much so that the students even requested that even though the birdhouse project completed in December not to present it to the charity until the New Year so that their story wouldn’t get lost in the holiday rush.

This gift has a strong meaning and shows us that you are never too young to make a choice in giving back.

Your ICU needs you… please join the efforts of the Kootenay Orchards Class in bringing the best in medical technology to the regional hospital ICU. To make a donation please visit www. ekfh.ca.

EKFH gives thanks for generous donors

On October 6, 2014 EKFH took on the opportunity for a fundraising campaign to purchase essential equipment for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new intensive care unit.

The 17-month $1 million dollar campaign launched immediately and the outpouring of financial support from donors through EKFH’s Starlite Campaign is showing its impact with EKFH releasing its 1st funding confirmation for ICU equipment purchases.

“What a testament to the generosity of people living in the East Kootenay who believe in supporting our fundraising goal to bring the best in intensive care to the regional hospital,” states EKFH Chair Brian Clifford.

With the help of many EKFH has issued a funding confirmation to Interior Health to proceed with orders for seven Vernacare Solo Macerators (elimination of biodegradable utensils & human waste) ~

$68,992, PACS Image Viewing Station (picture archiving and communications system) ~ $24,640, and a Blood Gas Analyzer (analyses red blood cells transport of oxygen & carbon dioxide) ~ $11,088.

It’s an incredible start to the fundraising and only possible through a donor driven community campaign. There are some very large ticket items still remaining that need funding. To meet the demands of the region tandem booms, a central communications station, high acuity patient beds, a ventilator, infusion pumps, celling lifts, a bi-pap unit and a warming cabinet are still a high priority to ensure the ICU is fully equipped.

Your ICU needs you.

Please join the campaign today by making a gift at your local hospital or health care facility, sending a donation to EKFH to 13 24th Ave N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H9 or on-line @ www. ekfh.ca.

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“To fish or not to fish” has been on the minds of many with the recent postponement of the Family Fishing Derby for Kids with Cancer.

While it is hard not to

to Clydesdale wagon rides, obstacle and sack races, archery, best dressed dog contest, fishing-themed games and crafts and the movie ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ in the Wildhorse theatre. There will also be games and prizes for adults including a silent auction and 50/50 draw.

Hot food and Tim Hortons chili will be available by donation.

The Family Fun Derby still has the same excellent prizes, including a flat screen television and gaming system donated by Caliper Machine and Hydraulics. However, for the serious fishing fans, the derby will save the grand prize pontoon boat for next year’s regular ice fishing event.

The Family Fun Derby is a fundraiser for local children with cancer. Proceeds are distributed by the Canadian Cancer Society to help with travel to and accommodations at treatment, as well as support services. With the generous support of Dacota Freight and Sunshine Houseboats, the Family Fun Derby also draws for two vacations for young cancer fighters. Children facing cancer across the Kootenays will be entered into a draw for a Disneyland vacation donated by Dactoa Freight or a Sunshine Houseboats vacation on Lake Koocanusa.

Those who purchased tickets for the ice fishing derby can use their tickets for the Family Fun Derby. Tickets are also still available to purchase at their original locations: Mountain Man Outdoors, Canadian Cancer Society, Fort Steele Gas Station, Overwaitea Foods and Home Hardware (Kimberley). Tickets will also be available at Fort Steele Heritage Town leading up to and on the day of the event. Tickets are $5 for children and seniors and $10 for adults.

For more information, contact JCI Kootenay organizer, Mike Matejka at 250-919-5532 or at familyfishingderby@ jcikootenay.com JCI Kootenay (Junior Chamber International) is a young service group committed to creating positive change in their community. To learn more about JCI Kootenay, visit www.jcikootenay.com

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Kootenay News Advertiser Friday, February 20, 2015

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Hundreds of spectators made their way to the Fernie Community Centre for the Judgement Night boxing fundraiser. from The Fernie Free Press Locals came out in droves to the Fernie Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 7 for Judgement Night — a boxing event put on to raise funds for six-yearold Shyanne Osmond.

It was a sellout crowd on Saturday evening, with hundreds of people cheering for local volunteer fighters and amateur boxers from across the province who entered the ring.

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Johnson also wanted to extend gratitude to the fighters from the clubs who travelled to Fernie for the event.

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2. The root of the issue. Begonia plants will be available, ready-to-plant, in the garden centre later in the spring. They can, however, also successfully be started from tubers and the time to start them is now. Begonia tubers - sometimes referred to as bulbs - are quite plain, looking a bit like shrivelled up prunes. The tuber’s top has an indentation in it and if you look closely, you might see last season’s fine roots growing at the bottom.

3. Get a head start. Check your begonia tubers for any signs of sprouts; to encourage shoots to emerge, mist the tuber with water and place in a warm, dark place. Check on them every few days and once you see activity, place the tuber on top of some sterilized potting soil in a good size, clean pot. Gently press into the soil and cover with just enough soil to protect the tuber from light. Put the pot in a spot with indirect or diffused light, at a temperature of about 15ºC and keep the soil moist, but not too wet. Avoid overhead watering – begonias can develop rot if water is pooling on the tuber or mildew if they have water on their foliage.

4. Keep them trimmed. When the initial flower buds begin to form, pinch them off. This might be against your gardener’s instinct, but it maximizes the energy that goes to the plant, creating a stronger plant in the long run. Begonias can bloom for an extra-long time, the key is to remove any faded flowers immediately.

5. Just hanging out. Tuberous Begonias come in all shapes, sizes and colours, both in upright and weeping varieties. Both can be used in hanging baskets. Weeping varieties have smaller flowers, but they make up for it with the large number of flowers that fill the basket beautifully.

6. Non-stop action. The glorious double-blooms of non-stop begonia varieties are not only stunning, but with this type of begonia, deadheading is not required. The plants shed flowers as they fade, replacing them with new flowers.

7. Take time to smell the begonias. One thing begonias have not been known for in the past is a pleasing fragrance. However, this changes with three novelty begonias ‘Angelique’, ‘Golden Wave’ and ‘Red Glory’. Not only will they be a feast for the eyes, they also fill your garden with a wonderful, sweet fragrance.

8. Sunbathing allowed. Begonias are for shade… or are they? Begonias from the Solenia series are compact plants and very tolerant of full sun, allowing you to use them in any of your plantings.

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10. Doing it all over. Begonias cannot survive our winters outdoors, however, once the growing season is over, you can dig up the tubers to keep for next year. Let them dry, layer them in peat moss or vermiculite and store them in a cool, dry spot. When February rolls around, you can start the process all over again.

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Special Olympics skiers and curlers competing in Winter Games Kimberley/Cranbrook Special Olympics is sending a record 11 athletes and 4 coaches to participate in the Provincial Winter Games in Kamloops from February 19 to 22.

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levels in the Southern Interior of BC. The certification course runs February 2327 at the Manual Training Centre in Cranbrook and registration is still open. Participants will learn how to measure radon as well as how to design and install a mitigation system in an existing Cranbrook home.

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A keen eye is needed to spot the Creston Valley’s river otters make cute “friends”.

Another aspect which have made otters wary is they have been the target of potshots. That is not a very nice thing to do to an animal.

River otters, like sea otters, are mammals, but outside of that their similarity pretty much ends. Sea otters have generally one pup and will swim or sleep on their backs while a river otter’s family is comprised of several pups.

River otters, with unretractable claws, are generally half or onethird the size of a sea otter, which can reach a length of almost five feet and weight up to 100 pounds. Twentyfive-pound river otters live most of their life

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by Ed McMackin Yes, there are otters in the Kootenays. River otters are found on the Kootenay River flats mostly along the river and in the ponds and marshes adjacent to West Creston. It seems they are most easily observed during the winter season when marshes are frozen over, except for openings in the ice where there is some water movement and holes kept open by muskrats and the otters themselves.

Lately they have been seen stretched out on the ice singly and in groups of two or three. One party observed seven otters in a loose group, perhaps near a den. Sometimes, seeing them is a matter of happening by at the right time and perhaps on the right day, and possibly one with a bit of sunshine to warm the landscape. Otters will pick a dark, partially submerged log to stretch out on, sometimes half on top of each other. Of course, the first one out of the water seems to get the best spot on the log. It’s easy to spot otters on the ice but when they are stretched out on a log they themselves look like part of the log.

Once they have spotted people, especially those with a dog, they become very restless and will slide into the water to disappear for longer than one is willing to wait or they will do some head bobbing to see what the intruders are up to. If they are ap-

proached more closely they will disappear to reappear at an opening in the ice, a log or at a mini island farther away.

River otters, to us, appear to have fun in the water and when at this they are fascinating and entertaining to watch.

However, if the truth were known, this play likely has a serious side to it. It may sort of be like playing king of the castle to establish who is going to run the show or who will eat breakfast first regardless of who catches the first fish. Or, perhaps, it’s a bit of a training exercise.

When I see them in groups, seemingly goofing off, it seems that one is always keeping an eye on me. And, from time to time, several will

be treading water with their sniffing snouts pointing toward me, checking out this stinky intruder in their territory. They must have good eyesight and also hearing as usually they have spotted me before I have located them. It is probably easier to maintain their company at a distance, if I am rather nonchalant in my movement and not making them a gazing stock.

Normally otters maintain their distance, which is often 300 or more feet, depending on what kind of previous human encounters they have had. Like dogs, they have good memories but they do not like dogs. If I were a dog, or much less a human, I would not want a confrontation with an otter.

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Occasionally there is a bold one who doesn’t disappear but holds its ground moaning, growling, snorting, snarling and hissing. They can turn from a playful otter into a furry fury, and rightly so — their space is being violated. (This kind of reminds me of a

deer that was once lassoed in a cattle feedlot.)

Some people let their dogs harass the otters, or get close to them. It seems they like to see the otters stressed or see what the dog and/ or otter will do at close range, perhaps even

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on solid ground and use water for travel and for food.

There is much more to the life and ways of otters than what meets the eye. If you happen to hear a short blast of breaking ice you may see an otter sticking its head up through the ice. (It’s easier to break ice upward than downward). It could well be that one of those “ice breakers” is reopening a breathing hole or making a hole just to get a closer look at you.

Ed McMackin is a biologist by profession but a naturalist and hiker by nature.

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.

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Planting the Seed to Entrepreneurship: Fundamentals of Business Ideas and Planning Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency is pleased to host Planting the Seed to Entrepreneurship: Fundamentals of Business Ideas and Planning. The morning will focus on Fundamentals of Business and what steps to take to become an entrepreneur. The afternoon session will cover Introduction to Computers and Navigating through the Internet with confidence.

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OBITUARY Mary Aileen Sutherland 1938 – 2015 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Mary Sutherland announces her passing on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 76 years of age.

Mary was born on July 29, 1938 in Nelson, BC. She was loved by all and will be very sadly missed.

Mary is survived by her husband Fraser Allan “Joe” Newton, sons Charles “Bob” (Linda) Sutherland of Penticton, Ronald W. Sutherland of Cranbrook, and Donald E. (Evelyn) Sutherland of Cranbrook; 11 grandchildren Daniel, Tabatha, Angela, Amanda, Martin, Matthew, Crystal, Sabrina, Courtney, Marissa and Tracey; 8 great grandchildren; her brother Jim (Arlene) Moir and their son Adam of Cranbrook; stepsons Gordon Newton of Fort St. John, BC and Jim Newton of the Sunshine Coast. She was predeceased by her father James Moir, mother Aileen Moir and son John Sutherland.

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OBITUARY Marie Agnes Dunk (nee Gauthier) “Agnes” 1924 – 2015 We announce Agnes Dunk passed away peacefully at Joseph Creek Care Village (JCCV) on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 after her battle with dementia. We will all miss her infectious smile, good humour, and determination.

Agnes was born on April 14, 1924 in Vankleek Hill, ON to parents Arthur Gauthier and Margaret Clarke.

Raised in Montreal, QC, Agnes married Earl Dunk in 1951. Earl suddenly died in 1965 leaving Agnes to raise her two sons on her own. During her 49 years as a single mother she worked fulltime as a realtor. She also found time to volunteer at the Montreal Association for the Blind (MAB) for 30 years, St. Matthias Meals on Wheels, and the Literacy Council of Châteauguay. Agnes’ passions were skiing, cycling, gardening, and personal fitness. She also participated in adult education courses at McGill University.

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Profound thanks to the JCCV Elizabeth Lake and Lakit neighbourhood staff for their wonderful care.

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Ken Bridge 1927 – 2015 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 they’ve had since 1962. Ken and Phoebe enjoyed the lake and there they made many special memories with family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years Phoebe, his three sons Steve (Krista), Henry, and Kenny (Karin); his daughter Sue; his six grandchildren, Marcy, Lisa, Candice (Sean), Kenny, Chrissy (Cody), and Jenny (Ryan); and his one great grandson Jack.

A memorial tribute to Ken will be held at McPherson Funeral Home (2200 - 2nd Street South) in Cranbrook at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 20th, 2015. Memorial donations can be made in Ken’s honour to the East Kootenay Health Foundation, c/o East Kootenay Regional Hospital, 13 – 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 3H9.

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OBITUARY 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 Café. Their regular customers and friends know how he loved to give people a hard time. Cranbrook definitely had found its own Soup Nazi (“No soup for you!”) 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 Kevin’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 Kevin’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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Karl Fredrick Maartman March 13, 1926-November 29, 2014 In loving memory we announce the passing of Karl in Needles, CA. Karl was a snow bird as he spent half a year in Cranbrook, BC and the other half in Needles, CA. Karl was born in Cranbrook, BC. He was pre-deceased by his father Storm, mother Lucy, son Kenneth and his first wife Leila.

He will be missed by his daughter Margaret (Bill) Woodske and their 3 children Barb Woodske (Glen Lapointe), Dale Woodske, Roy (Tanice) Woodske and daughter Laurissa. His son Thomas (Wendy) Maartman and their 3 children Scott, Maygen, and Amber Maartman; as well as Tom's son by his first marriage Tyler (April) Maartman and their daughter Luna. Karl's sister, Irma Marshall and her family. He leaves behind his second wife Elaine Maartman and her family. Karl will be missed by his many friends in Canada and the United States.

There will be a celebration of life on March 13, 2015 with the place and time scheduled at a later date.

OBITUARY Hazel Marian Conroy "Marian" 1928 – 2015 The family of Hazel Marian Conroy are comforted to announce that our Mother, Grandmother, and GreatGrandmother is now in the presence of her Savior and reunited with past love ones. Mom passed on just before sunrise on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by her family.

Mom was born in Lethbridge, AB on December 1, 1928 to Hazel and Orland Keiver. When mom was 5, together with her older brother, Richard, the family moved to Kimberley and then on to Cranbrook, as her father was employed as a conductor with CP Rail. It was in Cranbrook that mom received her schooling and grew up. In 1949 she married the boy next door, Elmer Conroy. Together they welcomed 7 children into the world. Though mom’s days were busy raising a large family she maintained a spotless home, always had fresh baking, and welcomed anyone that came through her door to join the family for a meal.

Throughout the years mom enjoyed watching her family grow and loved being a part of the lives of her many grandchildren. Mom was greatly loved by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, all of them ever jostling to be the one to sit beside her and be the benefactor of her famously popular tickling or simple stroke on their arm.

Mom loved easily and unconditionally. Her strong family values together with her lovingly supportive nature was a base of strength for each of her children and grandchildren through life’s ups and downs.

The majority of mom’s life was spent in Cranbrook where she continued to impact the lives of those in her family, church and neighbourhood with her love, faith, and ever ready willingness to help those in need. Throughout her life, her deeply compassionate nature was displayed in the many loaves, muffins, cookies and cakes she lovingly baked for others. She had a quick and humorous wit, and a welcoming spirit and people always felt at home around her. She was a woman of faith, and you never left her presence without a prayer or blessing.

Mom moved from Cranbrook to Kamloops in 2011 where she was welcomed by two of her daughters and their families. She initially resided at Berwick on the Park, and then more recently at Ridgeview Lodge.

Mom was predeceased by her husband, Elmer in 1999, and brother Richard in 1993. She is survived by her children: Robert (Penny) Conroy, Richard (Catherine) Conroy, Susan (Ron) Olynyk, Joanne (John) Young, Garry (Jacqui) Conroy, Diane (Gordon) Mamen, Shannon (Greg) Nash; as well as 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Mom’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm at McPherson Funeral Home (2200 - 2nd Street South) in Cranbrook with Pastor Ron Short officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Wings as Eagles Ministry, 3331 - 21st Street North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6E5.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bantock and the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for the outstanding care and love given to Marian.

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HELP WANTED FOR TOBACCO PLAINS INDIAN BAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Part-Time Bookkeeper Approximately 15 hours per week from October to April 24 hours per week in the summer months Must be bondable.

We are busting at the seams and must office share.

The duties for this position must be completed either Saturday, Sunday or Monday day shift or after 4:00 pm during the rest of the week.

Job Description Payroll including benefit deductions, accounts payable, daily cash sheets, and account reconciliation. Familiar with Simply Accounting and project costing. Good organizational and communication skills.

Full-time position, minimum 1 year data entry experience with computerized accounting software.

Please submit resume before Mon., March 2, 2015.

CMHA-Kootenays, 39 - 13th Ave South Cranbrook BC, V1C 2V4 Email: smcgregor@cmhakootenays.org Fax 250.426.2134 Fist Steps Day Care in Kimberley is seeking an Infant Toddler Educator or an ECE employee for full time or part time employment. Please contact Gina Blake, First Steps Day Care, 570 Mart St., Kimberley, BC, (250)427-3876 SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED. Exp required. Wage/benefits negotiable. ShopRite Marine/Logging, Port McNeill, BC Send resume to: crosback@telus.net

Please send your resume to manager@tobaccoplainsdutyfree.com or fax to 250 887-3293.

Closing date: March 10th, 2015 Start Date March 23rd, 2015 For more information phone (250) 887 –3203 ask for Debra

Help Wanted

Internal / External Job Posting

Position Title: Children First Manager Hours: Regular full-time position 35 hours/week Starting Date: March 9, 2015 Salary: as per BCGEU contract – Wage Grid 14 Community Connections Society of Southeast BC is looking for a Manager for the Children First Program in Cranbrook, BC. The successful candidate will: • Support the East Kootenay Early Years (EY) Coalition and the East Kootenay community Early Years teams to improve service delivery to families and children under the age of six years.

• Initiate a range of activities to involve community members in the support of young children and families • Initiate public awareness activities designed to increase the understanding of the importance of the early years.

• Develop and evaluate a strategic plan articulating goals, objectives, activities and intended outcomes • Develop innovative ways to use and/or link existing EY resources • Develop mechanisms for making information about EY services and supports in the community/region widely available • Develop, with other coalition members, a community EY plan that identifies local needs and priorities for young children and their families along with strategies to address those priorities.

Qualifications: • Degree in health, social sciences or other related field and three years of related experience. A suitable combination of education and related experience will be considered.

• Highly skilled in facilitation, mobilizing, community building, and process design.

• Expertise, knowledge and experience in community engagement, policy development, Early Years systems, volunteer engagement, organizational development, research, adult education/training, fund-raising and community development.

• Problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and group facilitation skills.

Additional Requirements: • Successful criminal record screening • Current Drivers Abstract • Membership with BCGEU Deadline for Applications: 4:00 PM Tuesday February 24, 2015 Submit to the: Community Connections Society Attention: Kim Levie, Assistant Director 209A 16 Avenue North Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 5S8 Phone: (250) 426-2976 Fax: (250) 426-2978 klevie.ccs@shaw.ca

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Help Wanted

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KIMBERLEY RESIDENTS We are recruiting for numerous routes.

Adult and children carriers welcome!

Ford BC Ltd.

Looking for a motivated

Parts Person

to assist in our busy Parts Department.

Main duties include processing orders from technicians, and customers, both in person, and over the phone, sourcing parts quickly, and efficiently.

Requirements are strong knowledge of automotive parts, solid computer skills, excellent communication skills, and ability to work hard, and have fun.

If this sounds like you, please drop of resume in person to Cori-Lynn Toth, Fixed Operations Manager, or email at corilynn@denhamfordbc.com.

The City of Cranbrook is currently recruiting for the following employment opportunities:

Project Manager (Engineering and Development Services) Director of Corporate Services To learn more about these positions and other positions available with the City, visit cranbrook.ca/job-postings.

If you are interested in any of these routes, please call Shannon at 250-489-3455

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Duties: successful applicant will perform

a variety of logistical tasks that include: managing the efficient flow of our apparel products from international suppliers to retail customers in North America and Europe; inventory control; utilizing best methods of freight forwarding and shipping; EDI order processing; warehousing and distribution; understanding and implementing processes that will ensure compliance with our major retail customers.

Education and Training: education and work experience in business administration with either an accounting or marketing background.

Skills include: experience with Quick Books; an excellent knowledge of word processing and Excel; outstanding planning and organizational abilities; excellent communication, problem solving and critical thinking; and working as a team member.

An interest in working in the fast-paced apparel industry is essential.

References required.

Please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Kirsten at accounting@kootenayknitting.com

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Career Opportunities GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus urgently requires a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780835-6631 and/or visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

We are seeking the following TRADES: (Permanent/Unionized) • 3 – Steamfitter/Pipefitters • 3 – Millwrights • 1 – Electricians • 2 – Industrial Instrumentation Mechanics Gate Hires ~ Maintenance Outage: June 8-20, 2015: also looking for the above trades interested in working maintenance outage - please apply in the same manner to the person below.

Applicants must hold a valid British Columbia or Inter-Provincial Certificate in the trade in which they are applying for. The ability to work a varied schedule is required. Experience in the Pulp Industry would be a definite asset. Wages and benefits are in accordance with the Joint Labour Agreement.

For further information or to apply, please submit your detailed resume, including copies of applicable trade certificates by March 13, 2015 in confidence to: Attention: Gayle Lake, HR Coordinator HR Department, PO Box 4000, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7H7 Fax #: 250 422 3085 or email: GLake@skkpulp.com We will be victorious when we become, and remain, the lowest cost, highest efficiency, and the most profitable Company in our business, through happy, committed and dynamic people.

Excellence is not our goal. It’s our method of getting there!

EXPERIENCED LEGAL ASSISTANT

Lube Technician

for our service department.

If you want to be part of a team at one of the fastest growing dealerships in the East Kootenay.

Please apply in person to: Mike Penney, Service Manager

at Denham Ford

on the north end of the Strip, Cranbrook, BC

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Castlegar terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Services

Handypersons

CHIMPS HANDYMAN SERVICE

Snow Shovelling, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Painting, Flooring, Basements and More.

WE DO THAT! Call Doug

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Home Care

Comfort Care Home now accepting respite clients.

For more info, please call (250)432-9861 (250)464-0614

Computer Services

Rella Paolini & Rogers is seeking a legal assistant with experience in conveyancing, corporate legal work and wills and estates. The successful candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in working independently with clients.

Ford BC Ltd. is currently looking for an

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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Duties: • understanding the current electronic filing system and an ability to complete all aspects of conveyancing transactions, including preparing statements of adjustments, transfers and mortgages. In addition, the candidate should have experience with land subdivisions, easements and Section 219 covenants.

• experience in estate administration, including knowledge of the current BC legislation and the ability to assess and gather all information required for probate applications. In addition, the candidate should have experience in drafting wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements and trust declarations.

• experience with share and asset purchase agreements; ability to conduct all relevant searches and filings using BC Online; knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Builders Lien Act and the Business Corporations Act; ability to maintain corporate records, including filing relevant annual reports and preparing minutes.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join our growing team. Please send your cover letter and resume to Terry Gibson at terryg@rellapaolini.com References are required.

No need to unplug any cables, I will repair right in your own home or office.

I have 15 years as a Dell IT & repairing other popular brands of computers.

Windows 7 & 8 Operating Systems. Computer knowledge of Networks & Servers. Installation experience in POS systems.

Clean computer & virus removal. Will also help client with basic computer maintenance knowledge.

Free estimate quote and flat rate of $40 phr, minimum 1 hour. Ebay power seller since 1998-able to help with your Ebay needs.

Call 250-919-6498 ask for Laurier for any & all computer challenges.

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

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Services

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Financial Services

Financial Services

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4 Pillars Debt Consulting Get the help you need to: F Lower your debt by up to 70% F Budgeting & credit rebuilding available as well

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Equestrian

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Feed & Hay

$100 & Under

Food Products

HAY FOR SALE Quality grass mix hay. Stored in Shed. 2nd cut. Large round bales only.

Located near Wasa. Excellent hay for horses or cattle. Bales weigh 1200-1300lbs.

Also have feed barley and oats.

DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE! Please call Mike 250-4201660.

4 Hankook 195/65/15’’ winters, $100. Turn at Lordco, down hill to first right, follow in to first barn on left.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Merchandise for Sale

4 Toyota 5-hole 15� rims, $20/each. Four 195/70/R14 on 5-hole Dodge rims, $25/each.

Four 205/75/R15�, $25/each.

Four 175/70/R14�, $25/each.

Turn at Lordco, down hill to first right, follow in to first barn on left.

Appliances

60x30 ofďŹ ce desk, 5 drawers, $50 obo. (250)417-3343

KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE.

Assorted Used tires: Will buy or sell: sets of 4, pairs & spares, car & truck, 13� to 18�, $25/each. Turn at Lordco, down hill to first right, in to barn on left.

Glass top, self clean, good condition.

$100.

250-426-7963

Service Technician

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We have a position available for a Field Service Technician in our Cranbrook location.

The successful applicant for this position will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is considered aan asset.

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B Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere CConstruction and Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum m member of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program.

4 Falken RV trailer LT 235/75/15’’, $100. Camper van tires, $100.

2 Max-Tour 185/60/R14’’ GT Radials, like new, $40/each. Turn at Lordco down hill to first right, follow in to first barn on left.

Ultima Silver stone, new, 7-pc, pots & pans, $75. 10-pc dinner setting, $10. Liquor decanters, $10/each. Antique floor model ash tray & clock, chrome & marble, $100. Collector fridge magnets, $1/each.

McDonald’s kids toys, $1/each. Book matches, bags or 50 & 75, 50cents a back. Stool on castors, $5.

Kitchen stool steps, $5. Kitchen towels, $2/each.

1 (250)426-3431

Pets

$200 & Under

$100 & Under 12 speed bike, like new, $50.

(250)417-3445

Meadowbrook Horse Drawn Cart,

made of Oak, comes with brakes, also with double tree, like new, $2200 obo.

(250)342-0617

Four LT 275/70/R18�, 10-ply HD Severe Service, $200.

Four LT 285/70/R17�, 10-ply, $150 for all.

Two LT 275/70/R18�, 10-ply Severe Service, $150 for both. To see, turn at Lordco, down hill to first right, follow in to barn on left, anytime.

One of the Family Inc. 1996 www.oneofthefamilypetcarecentre.com

We are a TRUSTED name in your community and the pet industry.

Spectacular,country setting just minutes from Cranbrook.

Dedicated to the care and well-being of your family pets.

Board with the PROVEN PROFESSIONALS the first time you leave them.

We welcome you to check our Web. page out at : www.oneofthefamilypetcarecentre.com

or call: 250-426-6461

Career Opportunities

Precious #360308

Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Cross Colour: Black Sex: Female (Spayed) Age: Adult

Please call to adopt

EKSPCA (250)426-6751

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Pinwheel crystal tall glasses, six, $60. Carved Ostrich egg light, $75. Salters, matched set of twelve, 6 for $18. White Speedylock serger, new, still in box, paid $300, $150. Model Red River cart, $40. Pewter coffee pot, covered sugar & cream jug, from Denmark, $25. Two Belly Dancing bangle belts, $15 & $20.

(250)489-4532

$300 & Under

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Rare Book: “The Story of the Tobacco Plains Country�, by Olga Weydemyer Johnson, $250. (250)489-4532

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Hobbies & Crafts

Craft & Sewing Table 36x48 tiltable work surface, Excellent condition.

$225.

Call Evenings, (250)489-3833

Heavy Duty Machinery

710B JD Extend A back hoe, slides & cylinders have been repaired, digging & clean up buckets 80%, detachable, no tractor, digging depth 23’ $2500 (250)417-6536

Furniture

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1921 3 hp, Hit and Miss, John Deere engine on cart, $1500 ďŹ rm price.

(250)919-2591

Split dry firewood, Larch, $250/cord; Mix of Fir & Larch, $225/cord; Fir, $200/cord; Delivered in Cranbrook area. Call (250)421-3745

WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Self clean stove, excellent, $250. Oak stereo stand, 55� wide, 42� high, with cassette, 5 disc CD, amplifier & speakers, $300 or sell separately.

(250)417-3445

Cat 300B Excavator, c/w 2 buckets, very good cond., $34,500 obo. Cat 245 Excavator, c/w dig bucket, excellent size for placer mining, $28,500 obo. Cat D9H Dozer U-blade, c/w push beams, $6800 obo.

Cat rebuilt D8K, c/w m/s ripper, hydraulic angle dozer, $67,500 obo. Fiorentino Bros.

Contracting, 250-489-9502

Firewood/Fuel

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.30/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Brand new 4-spool Janome serger, original price $839, new in box, sale price $650.

(250)489-1333 Lynx XXlarge, $350, Lynx large, $250. Skinned for taxidermy or tanning. Fur bearer skulls boiled & cleaned, $10$75. Marten, Weasel, Lynx, Coyote, Beaver, Wolf, Wolverine. 1 (250)489-3067 Reception desk & glass cube shelving, $300 obo. 2-drawer file cabinet, $25. Shampoo sink & chair, $40. Neon OPEN sign, $75. Call (250)919-4471 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!� All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Wanted

Antlers, Horns,

All Kinds, Taxidermy Kelly, (250)426-6993 kubiwest@telus.net

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Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

OVERWINTERING PESTS!

...want in for the winter

• Flies • Spiders • Rodents - we offer a pro-active approach to stop them COLD!

A Member of www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com Better Cranbrook Pest Control Business Bureau

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Antiques wanted by private collector, car dealership, gas station or soda signs & door pushes, pre 1970 tin toy trucks, cars & windups, also brewery or soda calendars.

(250)427-0500 or (250)4207129

Antlers Wanted,

Sheds & Sets, Elk & Deer.

Call Rick 250-422-3444 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local Wanted antiques by private collector, Medalta advertising, like Ogilvies flour, milk pitchers & bowls, or pottery whiskey jugs, with town names on them, also Seltzer bottles, soda pops or pottery ginger beers, from BC, AB or Sask. 1 (250)427-0500 or 420-7129 Wanted: Looking for hutches or shelters.

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Braving the winter in search of summer wine The long straights in Through rain, fog, snow Manning Park temptand ice, we drove in ed me to open up the search of Syrah in the 3.5-litre SOHC, V6 and Okanagan Valley. let all 290 horses roar. A The 1,000-kilometre sudden slip towards the journey was a good winter ditch and a rear sway put test of the all-wheel-drive paid to that notion and I 2015 Acura MDX elite was grateful for traction edition. But it was also a control. quest to collect examRain swept us through ples of the fermented Drinking and Similkameen homegrown Syrah grape driving don’t mix but the Valley but cleared as to be poured by Okanafor this Okanagan we dropped down into gan winemakers at next Osoyoos. First stop would week’s Vancouver Interna- wine fan, the reward be Black Hills Estate tional Wine Festival. came at day’s end.

Winery, on Black Sage Drinking and driving Road, in Oliver. It has don’t mix but for this Keith Morgan magnificent views of Okanagan wine fan, the the Okanagan valley. Its reward came at day’s end interpretation of Syrah is mouth-filling or when somebody else took the wheel and much closer to its Rhone Valley at midday! origins than that Oz style. The same can The idea for the jaunt came when I be said of that served by TIME Estate learned Honda’s premium brand was Winery across the road, which opens to a festival sponsor. My focus sharpened the public this summer. when Syrah was named the feature Minutes later, we had swept across the grape and it was revealed that 55 valley to the castle-like structure that wineries from Australia would show off is Road 13, where owners Mick and their version of the French grape – the Pam Luckhurst entertained and sent big and often fruity Shiraz. Past tastings us packing with a variety of blends. told me B.C. could hold its own in this The overnight stop was neighbouring duel. Indeed 16 of our best winemakers Tinhorn Cellars, where its generous cowill uncork Syrah. owner and winemaker Sandra Oldfield The Driveway car pulled into eight of extracted a delicious Syrah from her those vineyards but it was not an easy private cellar. drive. Though the forecast snow did not The next day, a yellow orb appeared materialize in the Fraser Valley, gusts did above while passing by the beautiful test surefootedness. The true winter test Vaseaux Lake and into Okanagan Falls. was found along the twisty Hope-PrincWe spun onto Eastside Road and skirted eton highway. In the summer, it’s a fun Skaha Lake to Penticton. It’s a quiet, roller coaster ride but hidden black ice fast road and it enabled me to play with and patches around every corner made paddle shifters. it a steering wheel gripper.

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The view from Poplar Grove over Okanagan Lake is spectacular as is the Syrah, which, like the best of the winery’s reds, benefits from the extra aging afforded by cellaring it for a couple of years longer than the norm. A three-kilometre side trip to Red Rooster netted a Reserve Syrah, which exuded yummy plum and cherry from its neck, once opened! One more stop before a relaxing evening spent staring over the lake while sipping on a suite balcony at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. The snowy and very icy single track to the new Sage Hills Vineyard in Summerland required careful navigation. The reward was a barrel tasting with winemaker Andrea Lee and vineyard manager Keenan Thrussell. The new vintage had yet to be bottled but a rosé version hit the spot later!

Time to return to the coast via Sandhill Wines in Kelowna. Howard Soon, a B.C. born industry pioneer, makes Syrah from vineyards in the south of the valley and a special ‘small lots’ version from a

single vineyard.

By the time the rear two rows were lowered to accommodate the purchased cases of wine, the seven-seat MDX was strictly a two-seater. Despite its load, it leapt up to the Pennask Summit on the Okanagan Connector as fast the outside temperature dropped to minus five.

The Coquihalla Highway was bathed in sunlight and the descent to Hope was smooth and quiet but for the rattle from the bottles.

Bring on the Aussies! If you can’t get to the festival tasting room, tour Okanagan wine country this summer… with a designated driver, of course.

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Fill-up: 12.7/8.5L/100km (city/hwy) Price as tested: $63,990 Base price: $49,990 keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Que Syrah, Syrah!

Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries. ▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com) ▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com) ▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com) ▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com) ▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com) ▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca) ▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)

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Voting for Canadian Car of the Year started when 73 automotive journalists from all parts of Canada gathered for a five-day test-drive evaluation.

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By Bob McHugh

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced (... drum-roll, please) Subaru Legacy as the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year and Ford F-150 as the 2015 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.

“Subaru had an outstanding year in 2014,” said Shiro Ohta, chairman, president and CEO of Subaru Canada, Inc. “In the past year, Subaru sold a record number of vehicles and celebrated a new milestone in company history with unprecedented sales success. This award from AJAC is a wonderful tribute to our recent achievements.”

The completely redesigned 2015 Subaru Legacy was engineered in Japan and is now built in the USA. Legacy is the only car in its class with standard all-wheel-drive. A variety of engineering changes, including Active Grille Shutter system and a new (CVT) automatic transmission, have helped achieve a substantial improvement in fuel economy.

The greenest Legacy comes with a PZEV version of its 2.5-litre horizontally opposed (Boxer) 4-cylinder engine and the top line editions come with a 3.6-litre engine. The new Lineartronic CVT has a lock-up torque converter and a manual paddle shifter operating mode.

Legacy boasts one of the roomiest interiors in the midsize sedan segment and has received “Top Safety Pick” rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s also probably more affordable than you think, as new Legacy has a start price of just $23, 495 (manual) and $24,795 for the CVT edition.

To reach the final stage of this annual competition Legacy first claimed the Best New Family Car (under $30,000) award, when the initial category winner votes were tabu-

The Utility Vehicle of the Year, the 2015 Ford F-150

providing our customers the most capable and fuel efficient pickup ever.”

Ford uses a special heat treatment that nearly doubles (compared to steel) the strength of the military grade aluminum (magnesium) alloy body panels used in the new F150, making them more resistant to dents. A lighter truck body increases payload and towing capability and it also has positive influences on braking, handling, ride and acceleration.

Massively popular, the F-150 is already the top-selling vehicle in Canada and has been for the last five years. Ford F-series has been the bestselling truck in Canada for 49 consecutive years. Other finalists for this award were the Porsche Macan and Subaru Outlander.

Voting for Canadian Car of the Year started when 73 automotive journalists from all parts of Canada gathered, last October in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for a five-day test-drive

evaluation event known as “TestFest.” It was hosted by the Niagara Parks Commission, Shell Canada was the official fuel supplier and the accounting firm KPMG tabulated all vote results.

Same-day, back-to-back testing is done to ensure fair and objective comparisons.

At this year’s event 1,640 test drives were made by journalists and this yielded approximately 106,405 data points and over 500 category ballots. Complete voting data and performance test results are available on the AJAC web site: www.ajac.ca “TestFest is the most intensive new vehicle evaluation process on the planet,” said Canadian Car of the Year CoChair, Gary Grant. “No other organization employs such stringent testing methods to determine their car of year award winners. Data driven and Canadian expertise: that’s what makes an AJAC winner.” bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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And this is the F-150’s second overall Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Award, having also claimed it back in 2004.

“We are honoured that the 2015 F-150 has been named AJAC’s 2015 Utility Vehicle of the Year,” said Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford of Canada. “Our game-changing use of aluminum alloy is raising the competitive bar for pickups and we are humbled to be considered an innovator in the industry, committed to

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For Sale By Owner

3400 sq.ft., 2 storey log house with Fisher Peak view 5+ acres, full finished walk out basement, 10” white pine logs, wood beams & log post throughout enhance the log theme.

Open concept design, geothermal heating/cooling system. Natural river rock fireplace & great wood stove downstairs, vaulted great room, heated floors, open kitchen with cupboards all pull out drawers.

Dining: ultimate 3 sided ceder deck with see through wrought iron railings.

Master bedroom suite with cast iron clawfoot tub & steam shower.

Upstairs expansive bedrooms with astonishing views.

Lower level: cold storage & wine cooler, large office, full bedroom, heated floors, full bath & laundry.

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(250)417-1011 Sparwood 1 bdrm condo, partly furnished, inc. util, w/deck, no pets, fridge & stove, $800 + DD. Call 403-616-6467 or 403-474-3926.

Open House Sat, Feb 21, 1-3pm 1909 7th St S Move in ready 3-bdrm home w/recent renovations, amazing view of the Rockies from 800 sq.ft. deck, $256,900 (250)421-1814 Open House, Sat, Feb 21, 1pm-3pm, 333 10th Ave S. 4bdrm, 2-bath home on Heritage Hill in Cranbrook, many upgrades, granite, stainless, roof, siding, HW tank, $269,900. (250)426-4034

Recreational 4-bdrm, 2-bath home, extensive reno’s including roof, siding, fascia, soffits, Chef’s kitchen w/granite, stainless & island, new hot water tank, 200 amp service, double lot, 3200 sq.ft. close to all amenities, see ad on Kijiji $269,900 (250)426-4034

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2011 30’ Cougar trailer, brand new cond., for sale on leased lot with marina available, overlooking sunny East Shores of Kootenay Lake, 30’ covered deck, full size fridge outside, BBQ, drip system in for flowers, table & new shed all inc., asking $45,000. After 6pm, (250)427-9374

Mobile Homes & Parks

Well kept 2 bedroom Condo for rent in Sparwood Heights Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, storage area, use of exercise room & sauna. No Smoking, No Pets.

Available Immediately $950 Furnished Heat included Call 250-425-4431 or 250-423-1224 WILSHIRE Apartments, central location, incl heat, hot water, games room, sauna, hot tub, n/p, n/s, n/parties, 2-bdrm units, $725-$800.

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Homes for Rent 113 8th Ave S., 3-bdrm house, F/S, W/D, heat & hydro incl., yard, 1/2 garage, $1250/mth.

Available March 1 (250)4260224 (250)420-1799 Affordable 3-bdrm house avail immed, blinds, f/s, walking distance, to elementary & middle school, definitely no pets, references. (250)4891906 or 919-2075 SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net

Rooms for Rent Furnished room for rent, close to College of the Rockies Gold Creek Campus, $550/mo plus DD, n/s, n/p, n/parties. Call (250)489-5016 (250)919-4172 or email

Brand new 14x70 Moduline, turn key package, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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1979 Chev Malibu Classic, 2-dr, new: engine, paint, headers, top end cam & lifters, ex. cond., asking $5500. Call after 5pm, (250)426-5498

1984 Mazda RX-7, 226,000km, above average condition, $2500.

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Shared Accommodation ROOMS for rent in Cbk, incl util. Must be working or college student, $400 & $430.

Available immediately.

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Want to Rent WANTED to lease shop for 1 year outside Cranbrook city limits, Approx. 2000 sq ft (plus or minus) or storage of furniture and all terrain vehicles.

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Transportation

1985 Thunderbird Elan V6 Automatic 78,500 km No rust excellent condition $5,500 OBO (250)421-7054

Antiques / Classics 1957 Studebaker truck, runs well, new paint, $8000 obo.

(250)464-1286 (250)489-2265 1963 Plymouth Belvedere, push button control, please make me an offer. (250)4268307 1972 Chev show truck, 350 CID, auto, 2WD, column shift, bucket seats, nice paint, green with black interior, asking $11,900. 250-427-5895

1979 El Camino SS, 350 motor, auto trans, p/s, p/b, p/dl, air, power bucket seats, Keystone Mags, ex. cond., white w/black interior, asking $7500.

Call after 6pm, (250)426-4311

Newly renovated home in great location!

$178,900 Sandy Smith

12:00 -1:00pm 2301 3rd Street South

Gorgeous & Roomy 3 bdrm, 2 bath 1/2 duplex with NO STRATA FEES!

$189,900 Lori White

Ol’ Blue 1954 International Off frame. Restored: motor, paint, no rust.

Lots of fun & money invested ($15,000) Asking only $8500 for a new toy (250)417-1418

1:30 -2:30pm 1508 20th Avenue South

Perfect family home. Built in 2010 with 3 bdrms, 2 baths, framed bsmt & fenced yard!

$339,900 Lori White

1:30 -2:30pm 233 Boulder Creek

Beautiful Wildstone home with high end finishing & double garage.

$419,900 Carla Sinclair

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1966 Chrysler Windsor, partially restored, $7000 obo.

(250)429-3937

1991 Corsica, good cond, runs great,CD player, power windows, AC, cruise.

Ski rack, winter tires, approx. 160,000km, new battery. as is $1200 obo 250-417-6952

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Auto Accessories/Parts 4 Firestone winter tires, 195/65R15 4-bolt mounted on steel rims, off of Chev Cobalt, should fit any Chev or Sunfire, used 1 month, $500 firm.

(250)427-3477 Four 205/60R16 Goodyear Nordic winter tires on 5-hole universal mag wheels, Nitrogen, balanced. Used one season, ex. cond., $450 firm.

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Cars - Domestic 1997 Dodge Intrepid, great running condition, 204,000 km, $1500. 1 (250)426-2458

1996 Corvette Collector Edition, 160,000km, 2 roofs, auto, original paint, engine LT4, fully loaded,ex cond, asking $16,000 obo.

(250)426-3802 1997 Camaro 30th Anniversary Edition, black, V6, auto, loaded, 30,000km on new motor, $4700 obo. (250)428-7454 1998 Subaru Forester AWD, well maintained, new timing belt, battery, windshield, no rust, 220,000 km, $5000.

(250)346-3378 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7L, V6, 4-spd auto, Stock #C4342C, $3995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800-6633839 2002 Ford Focus, 179,000 km, good running cond., $2100. (250)427-4603

2004 Subaru Outback,

AWD, heated seats, p/windows, air, 98,879 km, 4-cyl, CD player, $10,000.

(250)426-8094 2002 Toyota van, must sell, offers. (250)426-8307

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2002 Merc Cougar 2.5L V6, Std, almost new, rebuilt front to back, see Kijiji ad ID 1032567591.

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2003 Honda Accord, V6, 178,000 km, ex. cond., sunroof, leather, heated seats, $7000 obo. (250)426-2458 2004 Chevrolet Impala Sedan, 3.4L V6 Cylinder Engine, auto, Stock #14T0101A, $8785. Melody Motors, DL #5248, (250)427-4224 2005 Buick Allure, 79,500 km, auto, red, no accidents, one driver, ex. cond., $5900.

(250)422-3359 2005 Chevy Cobalt 2.2 Ecotec, 4-cyl, 5-spd, 30mpg, 178,000km, great shape, 2 sets of like new winters & all seasons on rims, $3800 obo.

(250)426-7053 (250)421-3217 2005 Ford Mustang, 72,000km, 5-spd manual, $8900 obo. (250)426-9735 2005 Mazda 3, auto, sport wheels, 4 winters on rims, 97,000 km, $6900. (250)4267354 2006 Mazda 5, standard, winter & summer tires on rims, very good cond., $3300.

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2006 Monte Carlo, sporty, 2-dr, white, summers & winters, $5000.

(250)919-5210 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L TDI Turbo 4 Cyl, FWD, 6-spd auto, diesel, Stock #V26370A, $9995. Arrow Motors, DL #5467, 1-855888-6864 www.importautogroup.com 2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan, 2.7L V6, auto, Stock #T4436A, $4995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800663-3839 2007 Toyota Matrix, manual trans., 122,000km, $7300.

(250)489-1753 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 120,000 km, summer & winter wheels, air, $6500 obo.

(250)427-7153 2008 Pontiac Grande Prix, V6, 1 owner, no rust, no dents, 111,000 km, $9500. Call (250)427-7094 (250)427-8758 2008 Toyota Yaris, 4-dr, 5-spd standard, new front tires & bearings, runs well, 212,000 km, $4200 obo.(250)421-8976 2009 Nissan Cube Station Wagon, 1.8L 4 Cyl, FWD, auto, Stock #N14416A, $11,995.

Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1-855-888-6864 www.importautogroup.com 2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan, 3.5L, 6-cyl, RWD, Stock #PB7589, $13,995. Cranbrook Kia, DL #30736, 1-866-9807966

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2007 Mazda 3 Sedan Manual transmission After market LED Spyder headlights Kenwood CD/ DVD deck Bluetooth compatible.

Excellent condition.

Very clean. One owner. $10,000 (250)919-7788

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 1.8L, 4-cyl, 6-spd auto, Stock #Z01963, $21,995. Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1-855888-6864 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD 4dr 2.4L Auto Premium *Ltd Avail*, 4-cyl, Stock #61474, $25,999. North Star GM, DL #5717, 1-888-424-6831 2013 Nissan Sentra Sedan, 1.8L, 4-cyl, FWD, 6-spd, Stock #N46443, $16,995. Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1-855888-6864 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i w/Touring Pkg, 2.0L 4 Cyl, AWD, 5-spd manual, Stock #S24161A, $21,995. Subaru of Cranbrook, DL #10523, 1855-888-6864 www.importautogroup.com 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, auto, 2.4L, 4-cyl, Stock #BI0905, $27,995. Chalet GM, DL #6364, 1-866-652-9863 2014 Chevrolet Orlando LT, 2.4L, 4-cyl, Stock #BI0351, $22,995. Chalet GM, DL #6340, 1-866-652-9863 2014 Chevrolet Traverse LS, auto, 3.6L, 6-cyl, Stock #BI6245, $31,995. Chalet GM, DL #6340, 1-866-652-9863 2014 Toyota Corolla, 1.8L, 4cyl, fuel injection, Stock #BI8626, $21,995. Chalet GM, DL #6340, 1-866-652-9863 2014 Toyota Matrix Sedan, 1.8L, 4-cyl, manual, FWD, Stock #W178501A, $17,955.

Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1888-418-4798

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Comfortline Station Wagon, 2.0L Turbo 4 Cyl, FWD, 6-spd auto, diesel, Stock #A43490, $15,995. Arrow Motors, DL #5467, 1-855-888-6864 www.importautogroup.com 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S Coupe, 2.5L 4 Cyl., FWD, auto, Stock #N81728A, $17,995.

Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1-855-888-6864 www.importautogroup.com 2010 Nissan cube station wagon, 1.8L, 4-cyl, FWD, 6-spd manual, Stock #N50468A, $10,995. Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1-855888-6864 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT Turbo, 1.4L I-4 cyl, FWD, Stock #14-593721A, $12,995. Cranbrook Kia, DL #30736, 1-866980-7966 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD 4dr LS, auto, 2.4L, 4-cyl, Stock #1G6589A, $18,699. North Str GM, DL #5717, 1-888-4246831 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Hatchback, 1.8L I-4 cyl, FWD, Stock #PB5239, $12,995.

Cranbrook Kia, DL #30736, 1866-980-7966 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan, 1.8L 4 Cylinder Engine, auto, Stock #14T8696A, $16,362. Melody Motors, DL #5248, (250)427-4224 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan, 1.8L 4 Cyl, 5-spd manual, Stock #1J8560, $16,900.

North Star GM, DL #5717, 1800-663-2307 2012 Dodge Avenger 4-dr Sedan, 2.4L, 4-spd auto, Stock #T14361AA, $12,998. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1888-259-7039 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Sedan, 2.4L I-4 cyl, FWD, Stock #PB4580A, $13,995. Cranbrook Kia, DL #30736, 1-866980-7966 2012 Dodge Avenger SXT Sedan, 2.4L I-4 cyl, FWD, Stock #PB4580A, $13,995. Cranbrook Kia, DL #30736, 1-866980-7966 2012 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan, 3.0L, 6-cyl, auto, AWD, blue, Stock #H28803A, $16,800.

Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1888-638-4488 2012 Nissan Sentra, 2.0L, 4cyl, auto, FWD, Stock #H04545A, $13,500. Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1-888638-4488 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i AWD Hatchback, 2.0L 4 Cyl, Stock #S04922A, $18,995.

Subaru of Cranbrook, DL #10523, 1-855-888-6864 www.importautogroup.com

Commercial Vehicles 45’ Commercial transport van, heated, new 24.5 rubber, $5000. (250)489-8794

Motorcycles 1982 Honda Interstate Goldwing, 1100cc, A1 shape, 62,372km, inc. trailer, asking $5500. Henry, (250)428-3545 1990 BMW K-1, 1000cc, rare model, red & yellow, flat four, 4 valves per cylinder, fuel injection, stainless steel exhaust, new Michelin radials, 55,000 km, $5500. Must be seen! (250)426-8408 2004 Vulcan 2000, 2053 cu.cm of power & torque, if you are searching for the most powerful cruiser in mint cond., this is it! $7900. (250)2316720 Kimberley 2004 Yamaha Roadstar 1700, ex cond, 40,000km, lots of extras including Stage II upgrade, $8400. (250)489-2474 2008 750 Honda Shadow, 16,823 km, c/w windshield, saddle bags, sissy bar, engine guard & bike cover, ex. cond., $6000. (250)529-7724 2011 HONDA CRF230F w/riding gear, low km, 10 hrs approx riding time, $4800. 1 (250)426-3606 HD Sportster factory 1200 custom, 5400 km, mint.

(250)426-7710 Mid 80’s Suzuki LT80, newer battery, starter & tires, re-upholstered seat, $700.

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Off Road Vehicles 2010 Dinli Centhor, red, 700cc ATV, trunk, wench, 500km, $5500. (250)428-7305 2012 Arctic Cat Prowler Side

by Side 700, has 386km on it, like new, $10,000. (250)4214374 Creston

Recreational/Sale 1978 24’ Prowler, good cond., $1900. (250)427-3300

2013 Buick Regal Turbo, 2.0L, 4-cyl Turbo Fuel Injected, Stock #BI3090, $25,995.

Chalet GM, DL #6340, 1-866652-9863

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1991 Dodge Ram Cummins diesel & 2010 Adventure camper.

140 watt solar panel, television, skylight, surround sound stereo system inside & out. $24,999 obo for both.

(250)427-6806

1993 26’ Prowler Regal Trailer, 130 watt solar panels, storm windows, 22’ awning, self contained, very good cond., asking $7000.

(250)489-5334 1997 Vanguard Wrangler 5th wheel, 26’, hitch included, asking $8000. (250)426-5535 1998 Kustom Koach 5th Wheel, 27.5’, like new, original owners, never smoked in, used 2 weekends, slide-out, air, awning, furnace, gas/electric fridge, loaded w/options, paid $51,900, reduced to $15,000 obo. (250)427-4435

1982 Rustler pickup camper 9-1/2’, 3 burner stove, fridge/freeze, furnace, bathroom, good condition. $2000 obo Call 250-417-6952 1991 26’ Rustler, Jack & Jill bunks, front kitchen, fold out couch, air, full bath, new water pump, newer HW tank, new battery, sleeps-6, $6000 obo.

(250)426-5653 1992 Terry 29’, sleeps-6, rear walk around bed, appliances good working cond, newer fridge & awning, $4800.

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Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

For sale or trade for truck camper, 2006 Pioneer 22R travel trailer, walk around queen bed, air, awning, $8000. (250)417-1232 Reduced by $1200. Camping & Hunting. Truck & camper, rebuilt motor, trans, drive shaft, 8000lb winch, new water pump, alternator, power steering pump, master cylinder, shocks, 3-way fridge, stove, heater, many more, asking $4700, may consider trades.Call Ray,(250)489-5038

1993 Chev Silverado 1500 Ext cab 2x4, 350 cu.in., 4-spd auto, hard cover, running boards, Michelins, tow package, 288 K, runs great, $2400 obo.

(250)402-6043 Creston

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 4-dr, 4.7L, 8-cyl, auto, Stock #14T3590A, $15,788. Melody Motors, DL #5248, (250)4274224

Sport Utility Vehicle 1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 engine. 4DR 4X4 green with PS/PB/Power windows, cruise control, winter rated tires, trailer hitch. In excellent condition with 330,000 Km . $4800 OBO 250-430-7446 1999 Chev Blazer SUV, good cond., 239,263km, 4WD, auto, sunroof, 31 10.50 R15 LT tires, clean, V6, $4000 obo.

(250)427-3040 (250)427-6376 2002 Explorer Limited, V8, w/trailer tow package, ex. cond., $5500. (250)426-7354 2006 Nissan X-Trail SE AWD SUV, 2.5L, 4-cyl, 4-spd auto, Stock #N15609A, $7995. Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1855-888-6864 www.importautogroup.com 2007 Dodge Nitro SLT SUV, 4.0L V6 Cylinder Engine, auto, Stock #14T9182D, $11,367.

Melody Motors, DL #5248, (250)427-4224 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV, 4.2L Straight 6 Cylinder, auto, Stock #14T2576A, $19,177. Melody Motors, DL #5248, (250)427-4224

1999 25’ Salem 5th Wheel, slide, loaded, $6900. Call (250)422-3217 1999 Corsair Excella 28.5’, all season 5th wheel trailer, full set of skirting, well made, beautiful interior, many options (built in vac, AC, MW, awning), perfect snowbird/park unit, $12,500 obo, hitch also available. (250)426-2671 1999 Jayco Litehawk 21BH, rear bunks, U-shape dinette, stereo, 4400lbs, awning, F/S, oven, very clean, no leaks, $7595. (250)489-0446 2000 Bigfoot 10.6 camper, fully loaded, immaculate cond., $14,000.(250)529-7500 2001 26’ Vanguard, parked on for last 10 years, no bush km since 2003. New roof, 2-yr old awning, double bed in front, Jack & Jill bunks in rear, sleeps 6 comfortably (can accommodate 8), asking $11,000.

Call or text, (250)421-1597 2002 Wilderness 27’, large slide, awning, large washroom, open living area, Stock #T3461.1, $13,900. Runners RV, 1-800-663-4824 2004 Cherokee 285, awning, AC, slide, rear kitchen, Stock #T3594.1, $15,900. Runners RV, 1-800-663-4824 2005 29’ Holiday trailer, equipped with solar panels, 285 watts, 2000 watt inverter, large slide w/awning, dual wheels, mint cond., $16,000 obo. (250)342-6805 2005 Westwind 265, small slide, solar panel, awning, large washroom, Stock #T3415.4, $14,900. Runners RV, 1-800-663-4824 2006 Sportsmaster 22BH, rear bunks, awning, AC, 4,200lbs dry weight, walk around queen bed, Stock #91425, $12,900. Runners RV, 1-800-663-4824 2008 28-1/2’ Passport Ultra Lite holiday trailer, power front jack, outside stereo, cookstove & shower, rear living room w/swivel rockers, slide out has couch, sink & stove, sleeps 6, front walk around queen bed, 4 new tires, ex. cond., $16,500 obo. (250)402-6663

Vehicle Lease / Rent

Renting Quality Cars At Great Prices

Recreational/Sale

2011 Chev Traverse LT, 60,000km, AWD, 8-passenger, 2-1/2 yrs left on extended warranty, never winter driven, ex. cond., $25,500.

(250)342-6968 Windermere 2011 Honda Pilot Touring SUV, 3.5L, 6-cyl, auto, 4x4, Stock H00455A, $33,900.

Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1888-638-4488 2011 Toyota Venza V6 SUV, 3.5L, 6-cyl, auto, AWD, Stock #B11260, $19,900.

Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1-888638-4488 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline SUV, 2.0L Turbo 4 Cyl., AWD, 6-spd auto, Stock #V24584A, $23,995. Arrow Motors, DL #5467, 1-855-8886864 2013 Nissan Rogue SUV, 2.5L, 4-cyl, AWD, Stock #Z11513, $23,995. Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1-855888-6864 2014 Hyundai Tucson GL AWD SUV, 2.0L 4 Cyl., 6-spd auto, Stock #V06041A, $24,995. Arrow Motors, DL #5467, 1-855-888-6864

Trucks & Vans 1984 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 350 V8, 700 rear transmission, 9 bolt Curry rear end, $6000.

(250)427-7094 1987 Jimmy, V6, 4WD, rebuilt front end & transfer case, recent paint, runs excellent, good tires, $2800 obo. Call (250)421-7865 (250)432-0162 1992 Ford F150 Custom Pickup, 302/5 spd, runs but needs some TLC. $500.00 obo (250) 417-0887.

2010 Springdale 26-1/2’, 1/2 ton towable, slide, sleeps 6, used 10x, loaded, never seen off/bush roads, $15,500 obo.

(250)489-8885 2011 Lance camper 1181, slide out, full bathroom, winter package, solar, loaded, like new, $28,800 obo. (250)4269832

1995 Dodge Grand Caravan ES, 173,000 km, winter & summer tires, $1100.

(250)426-3849 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, 24 valve, loaded w/leather, good shape, 200,000km, $11,800. Leave message at (250)829-0773 or call (250)421-7133 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4, p/seats, air, w/canopy, asking $3500 obo. (250)4268677 2001 Grand Caravan SPORT, 1 owner, 3.3L, V6, FWD, 260,531 km, pwr. windows, door locks, A/C, cruise, reliable, well maintained, winter & summer tires, $2100.

(250) 345-6379 2002 Dodge 1-ton Dually diesel, under 200,000 km, near new tires & front end, 6-spd standard, $15,000.

Call (250)427-3926 2002 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, auto, 205,000km, 4-dr, air, very clean, $6900 obo.

(778)517-5084 2002 Ford Ranger XL, 2.3L, Stock # T4152A, $4995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800663-3839 2004 Chevy Astro van, loaded, 18,000 km, wheelchair lift, summer & winter tires, $5800 obo. (250)489-0156 2004 Dodge Caravan Base Van, 3.3L, V6, 4-spd auto, Stock #T14412B, $5995.

Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888-259-7039 2004 Ford F-150 STX 4x4 SuperCab, 4.6L, V8, 4-spd auto, Stock #T4357Z, $4995. Denham Ford, DL #30786, 1-800663-3839 2004 GMC Sierra SLE 2500, 6.6 Duramax, 4-dr Ext cab, fully loaded, auto, 342,000 km, ex. shape, clean interior & body, 1 season on new winter tires, $12,400 with topper, $11,800 without. (250)4231377 2005 Dodge Caravan Base Van, 3.3L, V6, 4-spd auto, Stock #U1720A, $6995. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1888-259-7039 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3L, V6, 4-spd auto, Stock #T4443A, $4995. Denham Ford, DL#30786, 1-800-6633839 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Lariat, 4x4, diesel, crew cab, c/w leather interior, heated seats, box liner, tool box, side rails, step rails, headache rack, sunroof, grill guard bumper, ex. cond., 161,000 km, $17,000. (250)417-6657 2006 Ford F150 Supercab, 4x4, p/w, air, new rubber, clean, $14,000. Leave message, (250)427-5162 2006 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, V8, auto, a/c, 260,000km, well maintained, receipts for new parts, $15,000. (250)426-8591 2007 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab, 4.7L, V8, 6-spd manual, Stock #T14267B, $17,995. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888-259-7039

2009 Chev Silverado 1500 Extra cab 4x4, immaculate cond., 121,000km, $22,000 or trade for 3/4 ton truck.

(250)428-9606 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Van, 3.6L, V6, 6-spd auto, Stock #T15045A, $24,900. Cranbrook Dodge, DL #30708, 1-888-259-7039 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 8-cyl, 4WD, 5-spd auto, Stock #4T1719A, $20,995. Sun Valley Nissan, DL #30313, 1-855888-6864 www.importautogroup.com 2012 Chevrolet Express Passenger RWD 2500 135” LT, auto, 4.8L, 8-cyl, Stock #CG9290A, $29,999. North Star GM, DL #5717, 1-888424-6831 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, low mileage, 17,250 km, silver w/black interior, 7-passenger, stow & go, air, $15,500.

(250)417-0094 2012 Honda Odyssey LX, 3.5L, 6-cyl, auto, FWD, Stock #B11257, $23,800.

Spring Honda, DL #31110, 1-888638-4488 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab Short Box SLT, 5.3L 8 cyl, Stock #61543, $35,999. North Star GM, DL #5717, 1-888-424-6831 2014 Ford F-250 XLT, 6.2L, 8cyl, auto, 4x4, Stock #EB30837, $33,896. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1-888418-4798 2014 Ford F-250 XLT, 6.2L, 8cyl, auto, 4x4, Stock #EB38078, $33,896. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1-888418-4798 2014 RAM 1500 SLT, 5.7L, 8cyl, auto, 4x4, Stock #S269659, $32,994. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1-888418-4798 2014 RAM 3500 SLT, 6.7L, 6cyl, diesel, auto, 4x4, Stock #G215533, $45,999. Alpine Toyota, DL #30845, 1-888418-4798 Hunter’s Special: 1980 Chev pickup, with Okanagan camper, great shape, comes with canopy, $3500. (250)421-9160 Selling locally, 2003 GMC 4x4 pickup, 5-spd standard, regular cab, $6000 obo. Call for more details, (250)4277171 or (250)464-5214

Utility Trailers Flatdeck trailer, 16’x8’, heavy duty, double axle, new tires & spring shackles, $3500 obo.

(250)489-5798 Tandem utility trailer, flatdeck, 8x16, $2200. (250)4176893 Utility trailer, home built, asking, make an offer. (250)4267169 or (250)919-5361

Boats 16’ Starcraft aluminum, 50 hp Merc, 2006 trailer, $2400.

(250)489-2877

2008 Pioneer 19’ trailer, ex. cond., barely used, $13,500.

(250)421-3885 2008 Springdale 291, lots of windows, great for a lake lot, awning, AC, large slide, Stock #T3616.1, $17,900. Runners RV, 1-800-663-4824

2008 DODGE Ram, 3500, 4x4 crew cab, loaded w/8’ box,$30,000. Good used work trucks. 1(250)427-6199 2008 F150, 4x2, Super Crew, XLT, V8, 170,000km, loaded, white/tan, new 3-fold Tonneau cover, great cond., $13,999.99. (250)426-5093

1992 Grand Caravan SE One owner.

3.3L V6, FWD, Maroon Int./Ext., air, cruise, power windows, doors, gate, (3 doors), battery maintainer installed Nov. 2009, 298,755km, all season Hankook radial tires, H704 P205/70R15 95S. $800.00 (250) 345-6379 2002 Ford Windstar, needs some work, runs well, $950.

(778)517-5084

2007 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 113,000km, remote start, air, tilt, cruise, summer & winter tires (used 1 season), $7900 obo.

(250)489-9732 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SXT, 5.6L Hemi, 4x4 quad cab, 192,000km, very good cond., well maintained, 2 sets tires, lots of extras, $13,995.

(250)422-3206 2010 Ford F-150, 4x4 ext cab, loaded. Also other good used trucks. 1 (250)427-6199

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Things to See & Do

TO PLACE A listing in our community news section: 1. Open to all clubs and nonprofit organizations.

2. Post your event online at www.kootenayadvertiser.com (calendar). Events appear on our website ONLY. If you wish your event to be published in the paper please submit to our front desk or email: lily@kootenayadvertiser.com 3. Notices are published as space permits and for the current week only.

This is not a guarantee of publication. We reserve the right to edit information.Only non-profit organizations/events will be allowed.

JAN/FEB EVENTS

SPECIAL GOSPEL SERVICES: Each Sunday from January 11 to February 22, 3-4pm

at the Girl Guides of Canada Hall, 1421-2nd St. Cranbrook. Phone contact 250-426-4791.

Everyone Welcome.

FEBRUARY IS TOASTMASTER MONTH. Here in Cranbrook we have two active Toastmaster Clubs, Phoenix and Cranbrook First Toastmasters. The Phoenix Club meets every Thursday at the Heritage Inn. Noon.

Cranbrook First Toastmasters meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month in Room 210 at the College of the Rockies, 7pm-9pm.

Watch for our Open House Invitation!

FEBRUARY 21

FEBRUARY 21& 22 PIANO SOUL AND SPIRIT-Arne Sahlen, music and humour & Clara MacLeod, special guest singer and actress. Feb 21 3pm, Feb.

22 6:30pm, Centre 64, Kimberley. Admission by donation or a food bank item. For more information contact 250427-2159 pianoman8@ hotmail.com

FEBRUARY 22

VARIETY CLUB BC BOWL FOR KIDS Fundraiser. Pick up a pledge form at Juniper Lanes collect a few pledges for the KIDS and come out and laser bowl with the Kootenay Ice and have pizza and pop following. 1pm4pm.

FEBRUARY 24

HAVE CAMERA WILL TRAVEL… ”Chasing the Buddha”, Join Helen Robertson & Friends presenting Travel Adventures through Thailand, Laos & Cambodia at Centre 64 7:30pm. Admission by donation to the Kim-

Slugs: An antibiotic filled slug to the owner of a certain fast food restaurant for mistreating one of his/her temporary workers.

second-hand on my watch gratis and wished me “Merry Christmas”.

You were supposed to get a baked treat, but it never happened as yet.

Slugs: To people who think its ok to let their pets run around town off leash, whether a cat or dog. It will soon be gardening time & I have to start my cat traps to stop someone else’s cat from digging out my onion sets. If you love your pets, keep them home.

Slugs: To people complaining about Target. I will totally miss this store when it leaves our small town.

I shopped regularly and found great bargains on kids clothing and other items. It will truly be missed once it closes and we don’t have a proper department store. Sorry to see you go Target!

Hugs: Big thanks to Sean from Shaw. Great job! Love our new cable reception. You went above and beyond.

Hugs: I would like to give big hugs to the gentleman who found my phone at the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot and returned it to me. Also big hugs to the Doctors and Nurses in the emergency department for the hard work and great care they give to all the people they treat.

Hugs: To the gentleman who lets us park in his driveway while we do our paper route, when the snow is deep.

Hugs: To the gentleman who checked on me the other day while I was delivering my papers.

Hugs: To the owner of the new car wash (Mikes) for using good quality chemicals which actually remove road film not just clumps of mud.

Money well spent! Good example to other car washes in town that customer satisfaction is worth a slightly reduced profit margin.

Hugs: To the gentleman at Metro & Son Locksmith, who repaired the

Hugs: To the wonderful ladies at EKRH who make the heart pillows for breast surgery patients to take home. It is such a wonderful gesture, again thank you so very much! Also to the very kind people who shared their parking passes with me at the hospital, very much appreciated, I hope the gesture is returned some day. BIG HUGS TO YOU ALL! Hugs: A big hug to Sweet Gestures Chocolates for always providing quality service. It’s always a pleasure to go into their wonderful shop. The Bigfoot Runners always look forward to their delicious chocolates.

Hugs: To the manager of Showcase at the Tamarack Mall. Thank you for helping one in Wynndel, BC. Someone in constant pain & locked in a wheelchair. God Bless.

Slugs: To the owner of a certain restaurant in Cranbrook. You accepted a money order for a gift card and didn’t send it when all along you knew you were closing.

You ought to hang your head in shame.

If you have a Hug or a Slug...we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at shannon@kootenayadvertiser.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints.

We will print the anonymous submissions for all to see. Be honest, but all we ask is you keep it tasteful. Hugs and Slugs will be printed as space allows, if we miss yours check back next week and you will be bumped to the start of the list. You can also drop by a written submission to our office at 1510 2nd Street N. or call Shannon at (250)489-3455 or 1-800-665-2382

berley Arts Centre.

FEBRUARY 25 FREE Movie Night at

COTR, “I Am”, Poses practical and provocative questions, 7pm-9pm.

College of the RockiesLecture Theatre ARMCHAIR TRAVELLER 7:30pm, Wasa Community Hall. We will have a presentation

by Susanna Weisenberger on the Antarctica. Any donations made will be given to Wasa Community Hall.

VIP VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP, Heritage Inn, 1pm. Luncheon and meeting to follow. For more information contact Bonnie Matheson 250-427-3289 or Fay Riley 778-517-1803.

FEBRUARY 27

THRIVE: Parenting beyond survival. Feb. 27 & 28, 2 day parenting

conference with main sessions that will cover connection, communication, discipline and listening. Come be encouraged and motivated to help your family to THRIVE. More info at connectcranbrook.com

12:30-3:30pm. Tickets are $5 each. Tickets are available from any Guiding member, or at the door. For more information please call Pam at 250-489-3155 or guider. pamela@gmail.com

winning independent film, Hell & Mr. Fudge.

The true story of one man’s quest to find the truth about Hell fire and a God of Grace. Admission by donation of nonperishable goods for the Cranbrook Food Bank.

Movie shown at Cranbrook campus of College of the Rockies theatre room #250, showing at 2:30pm and 7pm.

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA, Cranbrook are hosting a TEA & BAKE SALE at the Cranbrook Guider Hall, 1421-2nd St.S from

lic Swim, 5pm-6pm.

Sponsored by Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary.

MARCH 18

KIMBERLEY AQUATIC CENTRE Free Family Swim, 6pm-7pm.

Sponsored by Melody Motors.

MARCH 25

MARCH 4 FEBRUARY 28 KIMBERLEY AQUATFREE MOVIE, Award IC CENTRE Free Pub-

K I M B E R L E Y AQUATIC CENTRE Free Family Swim, 6pm-7pm. Sponsored

by Exact Tax.

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CRANBROOK STROKE RECOVERY Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wed on each month, 10 am-1 pm.

Lower level Seniors Citizens Hall, 125-17th St S. We assist stroke survivors & their caregivers to promote their independence & improve their overall quality of life. Newcomers are most welcome. Tootie Gripich, Coordinator, 426-3994.

Cranbrook Alliance Church Sunday Service & Children’s Ministry - 10:30 am 1200 Kootenay Street N. For more info: 489-4704 Senior Pastor Grant McDowell www.cranbrookalliancechurch.com “Seeking the heartbeat of God”

PRAYER SERVICE, 1:30pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, corner of Victoria Ave. & 3rd.

St.S. Join in prayer with people in 170 countries around the world and in 2,000 communities across Canada. We will learn about the people of the Bahamas who prepared this year’s service. All welcome!

ONGOING

Jaffray United Church 11 AM, March 8 Jack Lindquist officiating

Everyone Welcome!

EK Lutheran Parish

Calvary Chapel Cranbrook Sunday Service - 10:30 am

Pastor Fraser Coltman & Pastor Dave Morton Mt. Zion Cranbrook 920-11th St. S. Sunday Worship 10 am, Thursday Worship 7 pm Holy Cross Kimberley 105 Howard Sunday Worship 10 am Trinity Fernie 691 - 4th Ave. Sunday Worship 1:30 pm Immanuel Elkford 2700 Balmer Dr. Sunday Worship 4 pm St. Peter’s Invermere 110-7th Ave. Sunday Worship 1:30 pm

Cranbrook United Church

Website: www.eklutheran.ca

Knox Presbyterian Church Corner Victoria and 3rd Street south 426-7165 Senior Pastor Young Families Pastor - Pastor Al Brouwer Sunday worship/children’s classes 10am Friendly congregation - biblical teaching - traditional and contemporary music - Everyone welcome!

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm 518 Cranbrook St. N. (next door to KFC) For more info: 421-1822 Pastor Steve Moon www.calvarychapelcranbrook.com

#2 - 12 Ave. S. on the corner of Baker & 12th Phone: 250-426-2022 Fax: 250-426-2085 Rev. Frank Lewis Sunday Worship.......................... 10:00 am Sunday School 1st & 3rd, Children’s activites alternate weeks •www.cranbrookunited.com

Cranbrook Fellowship Baptist Church Affiliated with Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada • Interim Pastor Helmut Strauss 2000-5th St. N., Cranbrook • 489-5169 Family Worship .......................... 10:30 am Sunday School ............................ 9:30am

The Salvation Army

First Baptist Church

New Life Foursquare Church

Catholic Churches

Kootenay Valley Community Church 533 Slater Road NW, 426-3612 Sunday Worship Service ............ 10:30 am Wednesday Praise Service.......... 5:00 pm Pastor: Captains Linda & Kirk Green

308 10th Ave. South • 489-1057 Sunday Morning Worship • 10am Senior Pastor • Gordon Henry www.cranbrookfoursquare.com

Kimberley Pentecostal Church

8687 Hwy 95A, Kimberley • 250-427-4677 Pastor Ray Green Pre-Service Prayer * 9:30am Sunday Service & Children’s Church * 10am Everyone welcome King’s Cottage Clothing: Wed-Thur 9:30-2, Fri 9:30-1, Sat 10-2

Pastor Kevin Ewaskow Sunday morning worship at 10:30am Children’s ministries at 10:30am 334 14th Ave S • 250-426-4319 www.fbccranbrook.org 250.426.4266

Christ the Servant 1100 – 14th Ave. S Saturday 5 PM & Sunday 9:30 AM St. Mary 39 – 10th Ave S Sunday 8 AM & 11 AM

St. Aidan Orthodox Church 201- 7th. Ave. S. • Phone: 250-489-8006 • www.saintaidan.ca

Divine Liturgy/Typica Service (English) 10:30 am Fellowship lunch and Sunday School to follow Fr. Andrew Applegate 403-554-0193

All are welcome to come in, see, listen, pray, and stay for lunch.

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