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Dust up over Minister’s visit
Peter MacKay comes to Kootenay Columbia but not too many people knew about it, say opponents C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
COURTESY LINDSAY PARK SCHOOL
There has been a flurry of activity at Lindsay Park as Grade 3 students prepare for the annual Science Fair this week. Students have been busy planting, nurturing and growing a variety of plants, researching and creating information boards and preparing a food sample representing the fruits of their labour. The excitement, pride and knowledge these students gain is evident in the excitement and pride they take in presenting their projects. A special thank you to Mrs. Driscoll for the time and effort she puts into facilitating this wonderful event.
Cougars, bears with cubs spotted All sorts of animals are out and about, many with young C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
On Thursdsay morning Convervation Offi-
cers with dogs were looking for two cougars who were spotted on Sunflower Hill on St. Mary Lake Road. Sunflower Hill is part of the Kimberley Nature Park and within city limits. Also on Thursday two bears with very young cubs were seen at the
Marysville end of the Volksmarch trail. It is time to start being very aware of your surroundings and attractants as animals are active in and around Kimberley and many have young to protect. Deer are fawning now as well, and does can be
quite aggressive. The fawning season generally runs May through July. Report all negative wildlife encounters to: Conservation Officer service 24-hour wildlife hotline. Dial toll free 1-877952-7277 or 1-877-952RAPP. In an emergency dial 911.
While cougars generally stay to the edges of town and are not easy to spot, the same is not true for bears. Residents are reminded to manage their attractants, not just garbage but barbecues, birdfeeders, and as the summer progresses, fruit trees.
Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks was pleased to host Justice Minister Peter MacKay on a visit to the riding last weekend, but his riding opponents in the upcoming federal election have a question — why didn’t anyone know about it in advance? According to a press release from Wilks’ office, the events included meetings and discussions on some important Justice-led initiatives that both Minister MacKay and MP Wilks have worked hard on and supported in the House of Commons and through MP Wilks’ work on the Justice Committee. “One such example, is the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, which will provide law enforcement with the tools they need to keep Canadians safe from the threats of terrorists, while ensuring that fundamental rights are protected, through judicial over-sight. “I was pleased to host Minister MacKay in Cranbrook this past Saturday, to meet with constituents on matters of importance to our community,” Wilks said. “The safety and protection of my constituents has always been a driving force for my involvement in the community. See MINISTER, p. 3
I K M Y B H ERLEY T L A E H community celebration
Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks
NDP candidate Wayne Stetski
Green candidate Bill Green
Liberal candidate Don Johnston
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SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 2015 Kimberley Civic Centre, Rotary Drive (outdoors weather permitting) FROM 1:00 – 5:00 PM Showcasing Kimberley’s awesome ways to be active and healthy. Information, inspiration, activities, music, snacks, fun and prizes!