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Muriel Baxter would be pleased, descendent says City of Cranbrook to name dog park after legendary schoolteacher
ARNE PETRYSHEN
The planned offleash dog park may be named in honour of Muriel Baxter following a letter received by Cranbrook City Council in the Oct. 19 meeting. A descendent of Muriel Baxter — the Cranbrook resident whose dedication to education was honoured with the
naming of the former elementary school — had positive things to say about the city’s plan for a off-leash dog park.
The dog park is planned for the property that the school formerly sat on. Kerrigan Scott Baxter
wrote to city council and the letter appeared before council at the Oct. 19 meeting. “I have recently
noted that there is some debate in your city regarding the turning of the area that was previously occupied by the School into a ‘Doggy Park’,” Baxter said. “I would like to say that I
would be pleased and I am sure that Muriel would also be to have this become a reality.” Baxter said that he and his wife had the opportunity two weeks ago to observe the now va-
cant property. He said that while he doesn’t live in Cranbrook anymore, he and his family do visit on occasion and enjoy their time here.
See BAXTER, Page 3
Cranbrook Council’s pre-election ponderings ARNE PETRYSHEN
Cranbrook City council met on Monday night, as voters in the federal election cast their last-minute ballots. So of course the election was on everyone’s minds during the meeting, and mayor and council took the opportunity to give their thoughts on the election campaign. Coun. Norma Blissett was first up. “We all know today is election day,” Blissett said. “It is my hope that we see a record high voter turnout and that the will of the people be heard. I believe that most of us appreciate living in a democracy where we can vote and have our say in government.” However, Blissett said she was concerned about the level of discourse seen in letters to the editor in the recent election campaign. “Personal attacks on candidates are distasteful; reflect badly on the writer and our community,” she said.
See COUNCIL, Page 3
SUBMITTED
The Gauge program from Amy Woodland Elementary School in Cranbrook recently created a quilt for donation to the Highlands School sick room. This is a part of a ongoing tradition in the Gauge program where students learn how to sew. In previous years, the program has made other quilts that have been donated to other Cranbrook schools. Students from front left to right: Makayla, Dan, Nathan, Zack, Charlotte, Jorden, Brett, Tynan, Jordan, and Levi. Adults in left to right are Gauge program’s YCW Irene Bischler, teacher Carla Bohan, and Highlands Principal Steve Rogers. Missing students from last year are Evelynn, Blane, and Kolby.
Chamber congratulates Stetski on election win
Kimberley mayor Don McCormick says election a mix of emotions and consequences for the region TOW N S M A N S TA F F
Reactions are starting to come in following the NDP’s victory in the riding of Kootenay Columbia. The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce issued a congratulatory press release to
candidate Wayne Stetski on Tuesday morning, who unseated incumbent conservative David Wilks. “I want to congratulate Mr. Stetski on his accomplishment at the polls,” said Chamber board chair Dave
Struthers. “The Chamber looks forward to working with Mr. Stetski as our representative in Ottawa.” The Cranbrook Chamber, under the national Canadian Chamber network, took a role in the election by releas-
ing a platform focusing on accessibility to workforce, markets, capital and technology as key priorities for the next government. “The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is the vital connection between local
business and the federal government,” said David D. Hull, the Chamber Executive Director. “We will work with Mr. Stetski to advance our issues and positions in Ottawa.
See MAYOR, Page 4