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Host cities chosen for 55+ BC Games TRE VOR CR AWLEY
Cranbrook and Kimberley has been chosen to host the 2018 55+ BC Games, which was announced by the province over the weekend. Consisting of six submissions from communities across the province, each city was successful in their bids following a process conducted by the BC Senior Games Society that determined the winners. “Congratulations to all of the host communities on their successful bids. Hosting events such as the 55+ BC Games brings incredible benefits to our communities on many levels — economically, culturally and socially,” said Peter Fassbender, the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Coquitlam is hosting the 2016 event, while Vernon will hold the honour the year after. Kelowna will round out the decade and host the 2019 Games. The event in Vernon — supported by the Greater Vernon area, city of Armstrong and the township of Spillimacheen — will be the 30th anniversary of the B.C. Games, as they were the original hosts back in 1988. Formerly the B.C. Senior Games, the first-ever event featured 650 participants, which has ballooned to over 3,277 participants who competed in more than 20
Cranbrook and Kimberley will host 2018 edition of the event, Province announces
sports and activities at the 2015 edition in North Vancouver at the end of August. “On behalf of our Society and the 55+ BC Games, we would like to thank, and congratulate the three winning bid
communities,” said Wayne Naka, president of BC Seniors Games Society. “Our members will be extremely excited about the opportunity to travel, stay, and compete in these three geo-
graphical areas of our amazing province. We will make an immense and positive impact on your communities as we transform the image and attitudes towards the 55+ population among residents of all ages in
British Columbia.” The BC Senior Games Society anticipates each of these communities will benefit from a local economic impact of more than $2 million from the thousands of participants ex-
pected to take part in the Games. The mission of the BC Seniors Games Society is to improve the health, lifestyle and image of British Columbia’s 55+ populations.
CHAD ST. PIERRE PHOTO
A two vehicle MVA had the northbound traffic to a stop Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Cranbrook Street North and Willowbrook Drive. According to witnesses who saw the crash, the van appeared to have gone through a red light and collided with a pickup truck. The shaken up occupants received minor cuts and bruises. Luckily no one was seriously injured in the crash. Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services, BCAS and Cranbrook Rescue attended the scene.
Electoral Boundaries Commission delivers final report Minor changes announced to Kootenay East, Columbia River Revelstoke
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The British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission has completed their final report, and while some ridings are getting a new look, others like Columbia
River Revelstoke and Kootenay East are just receiving a tweak. The three-person commission was comprised Mr. Justice Thomas Melnick, former Commissioner of the
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RCMP Beverley Busson, and Keith Archer, Chief Electoral Officer for B.C. The commission presented a draft report to the Legislature this past spring, and then heard recommenda-
tions over the summer. They have now presented their final report on B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. The final report reflects changes to 48 of the 85 ridings, and proposed two new districts in Surrey
and Richmond. That will bring the number of electoral districts to 87, the maximum allowed under legislation.
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