DAILY BULLETIN
LOCAL NEWS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 PAGE 3
The Way it Was Courtesy of the Kimberley Heritage Museum Archives
KIMBERLEY NEWS SEPTEMBER 19, 1956 LIEUT. – GOVERNOR VISITS KIMBERLEY
Fisher Peak rises above the fog on the morning commute. Ms. Nordby took this photo from just above Marysville.
K. NORDBY PHOTO
Distinguished visitors to Kimberley this week were the Honourable Frank Ross, C.M.G., M.C., Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia and Mrs. Ross. They are in the East Kootenay to attend the annual convention of B.C. school trustees being held this week in Cranbrook, and are guests at Cominco Guest House at Chapman Camp. As patron of the B.C. Committee of the R.C.A.C. Civilian Committee, the Lieutenant-Governor was greeted on his arrival Sunday by a guard of honour from 266 Kimberley Squadron, R.C.A.C. On Monday he inspected the parade of the local squadron of cadets and cadettes. He was ac-
companied by D. Inman, chairman of the B.C. committee of the R.C.A.C. Following the inspection, he extended congratulations to Cadet Barry Hagen who was one of two Kimberley cadets to gain his wings this year. Both he and Mr. Inman spoke highly of the squadron’s smart turn-out and congratulated both officers and N.C.O.’s. He then toured the quarters, met members of the Oddfellow and Rebekah Sponsoring Committee and presented a gift of $50, which as he requested, will be spent on giving the cadets and cadettes a party. On Tuesday morning the Lietenant-Governor and party made a surprise visit to the Chapman Camp school to chat with pupils and teachers. Later he addressed an assembly at the P.J. McKim Junior-Senior high school, first school in the province ever to be so honoured.
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION
Just the Issues; election Facebook page BY BRIAN L AWRENCE Creston Valley Advance
Voters in the Kootenay-Columbia riding have another resource to help them make an informed decision in the Oct. 19 federal election, with a Facebook page created by the Creston Valley’s Robert Falconer offering a non-partisan look at the issues. “It started as something more for me than anyone else. I’ve been kind of frustrated with this election because there’s a lot of rhetoric and party lines,” said the 25-year-old, who has an undergraduate degree in medical anthropology from the University of Toronto. The page, Just the Issues: Kootenay-Columbia Elections 2015 at www.facebook.com/ kootenayelection, offers more than just neutral explanations by Falconer. All five Kootenay-Columbia candidates — Bill Green (Green), Don Johnston (Liberal),
Wayne Stetski (NDP), David Wilks (Conservative) and Christina Yahn (Libertarian) — have been invited to participate on the page. “I would be more than happy to explain them, but they can say where they stand,” he said. “They can say, ‘This is what I feel. This is how it will affect Kootenay-Columbia.’ … I’ve been very clear with the candidates that I’m not creating a debate forum.” The page’s followers are also invited to ask questions and post concerns about what interests them most. “The only way democracy can function in Canada is if people find something that does interest them and get involved,” Falconer said. “We have daycare, jobs, servicemen overseas — there’s something for everyone.” Falconer has a unique perspective on one issue. His father, David (most recently principal at Can-
yon-Lister Elementary School) was a Chilean political refugee with a Jewish background — and as a Canadian eligible for citizenship in Chile and Israel, he’s looked closely into Bill C-24, the most controversial topic that’s been discussed on his page. “I think people have been very surprised at how far-reaching it is,” he said. “I think people are concerned that if they’re eligible for other citizenship, it puts their own Canada citizenship in jeopardy.” The Syrian refugee crisis is another current topic that has created a lot of discussion on Just the Issues. The page’s followers have expressed their appreciation to Falconer for creating a forum to interact with the candidates and other voters. “It’s very much bringing Ottawa to the local level,” he said. “They really want to feel a local Kootenay person is representing
us.” And by helping voters to identify and explore the issues, it helps them become emotionally engaged — hopefully to the point where they get out and vote. “I don’t think peo-
ple fully appreciate what we have here in the democratic system,” he said. “Not voting, in a very real way, is the same as voting. You’re just letting someone else vote for you.”
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION Pursuant to the authority of Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City of Cranbrook intends to enter into a renewal Lease Agreement with Mike Bombardier DBA Streamline Airways with respect to buildings and land situated at the Canadian Rockies International Airport, shown outlined in green and designated as Parcels 5 and 8 on Plan crb-001.dgn, dated 12 April 2000, comprising of an area of 4025.13 m2. The Lease shall be for a five year term from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020.
Pursuant to the authority of Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Cranbrook intends to enter into a Lease Agreement with Ramona Stenersen dba “Shivers Sugar Factory” with respect to lands and building located at 1777 2nd Street North, Cranbrook, BC, (Cranbrook Recreation Complex) legally described as: PID 012-235-636
Block 102, District Lot 4, Kootenay District Plan 669C
PID 013-074-857
Lot 1, District Lot 4, Kootenay District, Plan 8450
PID 012-235-644
Block 103, District Lot 4, Kootenay District, Plan 669C
PID 015-741-303
Lot Q, District Lot 4, Kootenay District, Plan 1453 except part included in Plan 7688
PID 015-741-311
Lot R, District Lot 4, Kootenay District, Plan 1453 except Parts included in Plans 7688 and 10000
Comprising of an area of approximately 337 square feet. The Lease shall be for a term of three years from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018, with an option to renew for an addition term of two (2) years.
In consideration of the Lease M. Bombardier DBA Streamline Airways shall pay to the City of Cranbrook $9338.30 plus tax annually.
In consideration of the Lease, R. Stenersen, dba “Shivers Sugar Factory”, shall pay rent to the City of Cranbrook as follows: $8,735 per year for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 and $8,896 for the year 2017-2018 (plus tax), plus 11 % royalties.
Municipal Clerk
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