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Key City Theatre to host JCI debate T R E V O R C R AW L E Y
One of four debates between federal candidates has been set for Oct. 6 as JCI Kootenay is hosting an event at the Key City Theatre to engage in and discuss important issues leading up to the election, along with getting to know each local party nominee. Open to the public, the forum will run from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. which will include a structure of pre-determined questions, followed by questions from the au-
dience. Attendees will also have the chance to submit questions anonymously in writing. “In the 2011 Federal election, Cranbrook’s voter turnout was sadly only 33 per cent. JCI is striving to increase voter participation with the All Candidates Forum by making it easier for the public to get to know the candidates,” reads a press release submitted by JCI Kootenay. Confirmed attendance for the debate includes David Wilks
(Conservative Party), Don Johnston (Liberal Party), Wayne Stetski (NDP), and Bill Green (Green Party). JCI will ask as many questions as the time
permits. College of the Rockies President and CEO David Walls will be the moderator for the event. JCI is encouraging all Cranbrook and sur-
rounding area residents to attend the forum and to bring their questions. The Federal election takes place Oct. 19. JCI Kootenay is a non-partisan, member-
ship-based non-profit organization comprised of members aged 19-40 who live and work in the East Kootenay. Our members believe in the im-
portance of creating positive change within our communities and the world. For more information, visit: www.jcikootenay.com.
Mating season is nigh: Tread warily FOR T H E TOWNS MAN
It’s that time of year when a young buck’s fancy turns to thoughts of … Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Cranbrook’s urban deer herd is very much with us, with all their behavioural patterns, and we must adapt. In this spirit, the City of Cranbrook is advising residents and visitors to exercise both caution and common sense this fall, as the autumn deer mating period — the fall rut — begins. In the weeks leading up to the rut (into November and December) bucks increase their displays of dominance and indirect threats. A dominant buck typically circles a rival with de-
liberate steps; back arched, head low and tail flicking. Bucks can also display dominance by violently thrashing the bushes with their antlers. “We are into a transition period, where some does with fawns may remain wary and potentially aggressive toward humans with dogs,” says Chris Zettel, Corporate Communications Officer for the City of Cranbrook. “Now we may also see an increase in activity from the local urban buck population.” Getting up in the deers’ faces comes with its perils at any time — but especially now.
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Sierra is pictured warming up her horse Dusty prior to competition in English Riding at the 5th annual Maverick Club Riding Show, Saturday, Sept. 19, at Idlewild in Cranbrook. See more, Page 4.
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