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An annual Cranbrook tradition is the presentation of the Canada Day Citizenship Awards to deserving youth, and on Wednesday, July 1, at the Moir Park Canada Day celebrations, Acting Cranbrook Mayor Norma Blissett handed out the awards to nine students â&#x20AC;&#x201D; three from Laurie Middle School, three from Parkland and three from Mount Baker Secondary. The students so honoured have, through their efforts, made Cranbrook and their schools better places. After the on-stage presentations, the mayor and students gathered for a group photo. Left to right: Alyssa Grocutt (Mt. Baker), Lex Ritson (Mt. Baker), Andrew Menning (Laurie), Mikey Stambulic (Laurie), Tyler Carter (Laurie), Justine Gauthier (Parkland), Anna Ruoss (Parkland) and Acting Mayor Norma Blissett. Unable to attend the ceremony were Jasmine Beaulac (Parkland) and Alexis Shuffler (Mt. Baker).
The week on the beat ARNE PETRYSHEN
Cranbrook RCMP responded to 196 calls for service from June 22 - 26. Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk provided the details. June 22 12:34 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on the 2400 block of Kootenay Street North. 2:22 a.m. Police investigated an abandoned 911 call which turned out as a domestic dispute. Police determined an assault had oc-
curred. A male was arrested for assault and lodged in a cell. He was released on a promise to appear for a future court date. 9:02 a.m. Police received a report of a male lying on the sidewalk on the 1000 block of 16th Avenue South. The male was located and was walking. Police determined he was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was free to go. 9:22 a.m. A possible impaired driver was called in.
The caller said the person was smoking marijuana and driving erratic. 9:29 a.m. A blue Chrysler minivan with Alberta plates was reported passing on a double solid and driving at high speeds. 9:45 a.m. Report of a theft of vehicle and a trailer sometime overnight in the 300 block of 8th Avenue South. 11:38 a.m. A local bus driver reported that a vehi 11:49 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported on the
1600 block of Willowbrook Drive. 12:42 p.m. Calgary city police requested assistance in a motor vehicle accident investigation. 1:21 p.m. Report of an abandoned 911 call. Police attended the residence and discovered it was the result of a prior domestic dispute situation and there was a breach of court order taking place.
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Fire centre forecasts hot, dry days ahead C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Hot and dry, with a potential for thunder and lightning, accompanied by high winds, is the weather forecast for the weekend. With that in mind, the folks at the Southeast Fire Centre are really hoping East and West Kootenay campers respect the campfire ban which went into effect at 11 a.m. today. Crews are in the mop up stages of a 2.8 hectare fire on the Lost Dog Forest Service Road north of Kimberley, said Jordan Turner of the Southeast Fire Centre.
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