Cranbrook Daily Townsman, October 29, 2015

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The first ever collaboration between Cranbrook’s Key City Theatre and the Fisher Peak Performing Arts Society was a great one. The Tuesday night, Oct. 27, bill featured Canadian Folk legend Valdy (right), fingerpicking Blues guitar wizard Ken Hamm (centre) and local singer songwriter Connor Foote — a fully engaging triple bill. Hamm joined Valdy on stage at the end to bring the show home.

Cranbrook has new RCMP commander S/Sgt. Hector Lee takes over from Dave Dubnyk TRE VOR CR AWLEY

The Cranbrook RCMP detachment has a new commander, as S/Sgt. Hector Lee has transferred in from the Lower Mainland to replace the outgoing S/Sgt. Dave Dubnyk, who accepted a promotion in Edmonton.

Officially starting at the end of September, S/Sgt. Lee has already settled down into the community and familiarized himself with the needs and demands of his 29-member detachment.

Though coming in from Coquitlam, policing in small communities is no strange task for him, as he’s

been posted in large and small centres around B.C. and Alberta over his 24year career in the RCMP. However, he’s hoping his latest stop in Cranbrook will be more permanent.

“The attraction was, number one, the size of the town and the size of the detachment and getting back to a grassroots-type policing, back to a small town where the relationship with the community is more apparent and is more important, in my eyes,” S/ Sgt. Lee said.

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Change to pot laws will come slowly, despite Liberal win ARNE PE TRYSHEN

A local advocate for reforming cannabis laws was happy with the federal election outcome.

Tamara Cartwright-Poulits, the regional coordinator for NORML Women’s Alliance of Canada, said she was elated by the election results and Trudeau

getting elected. She said it is now a waiting game, though some want the changes to cannabis laws to happen immediately.

“We know it isn’t going to happen that fast,” Cartwright-Poulits said. “Until the fourth of November, when cabinet is actually set up and we know who the justice minister is

and who the health minister is and who is going to handle the portfolio.”

Part of that is whether there will be one component in Health Canada and perhaps a whole different angle for the recreational side of it.

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Man arrested for Possession of Child Pornography FOR THE TOWNSMAN

On Oct 19, Kimberley RCMP arrested a 20-year-old male for Possession and Accessing Child Pornography.

Information had been forwarded to Kimberley from the BC Integrated Child Exploitation Unit that the subject had been in possession of child pornogra-

phy. An investigation was initiated and a search warrant obtained.

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Monday was temporarily suspended in Cranbrook, on Oct. 26, by decree of Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies. Doyle (known for his Great Big Sea affiliations) and the Gypsies, followed by the Barenaked Ladies, were expanding the weekend in a house-rocking double bill concert at Western Financial Place.

“Ain’t no Monday here today,” Doyle exclaimed to an enthusiastic crowd. “Feels like the longest weekend ever.

When you got a rink full of people on a Monday night you know you’re in Cranbrook.”

Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies opened with a pulsating rock set with an East Coast backbone. Doyle was joined by a five-piece band — Corey Tetford on guitar, Todd Lumley on keys and accordion, Kris MacFarlane on drums, Shehab Illyas on bass, and Kendal Carson playing a fabulous fiddle.

And along with the songs from Doyle’s two solo albums, they made sure to intersperse lots of Newfoundland spice — Great Big Sea’s “When I’m Up, I Can’t Get Down,” the traditional “Lukey’s Boat,” the heartbreaking “Laying Down to Perish.”

The very personable Doyle and the Gypsies set the bar high for the evening, but the Barenaked Ladies (BNL) were up to the openers’ challenge with a high octane set of their own.

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Ed Robertson brook was a recurrent theme in the stage chatter. Doyle talked about jogging to the point of exhaustion, looking for the Cranbrook arches so he could take a selfie.

BNL bassist Jim Creeggan going for a jog himself, in the Community Forest, warned in advance of the bears and urban deer.

But the greatest local reference was BNL singer Ed Robertson’s praise of the Cottage Restaurant’s meatloaf sandwich and beef barley soup.

Robertson’s menu-related testifying seguéd into a great rap (“Meatloaf sandwich and beef barley soup make me a happy man!”), that Robertson urged be adopted as the Chamber of Commerce telephone hold music.

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says, Yes, please!

The Barenaked Ladies — Robertson, Creeggan, Tyler Stewart on drums and Kevin Hearn on keyboards — ran through a revue of their pop evergreen songs: “Brian Wilson,” “One Week,” “The Big Bang Theory” theme song …

Doyle came back on stage for “Lovers in a Dangerous Time,” the Bruce Cockburn cover BNL made into a hit of their own. Tetford and Carson joined them for an Appalachian flavoured “For You.” They finished with a pop medley, including a cover of “Let It Go” that brought the house down. Both bands came out to participate in “If I had A Million Dollars.”

All in all, we say, if this is Monday, let is always be Monday.

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New Staff Sergeant takes over Continued from page 1 “A lot of our staff are pretty deeply rooted in Cranbrook, they’ve been here for a while, and a lot of our constables have been here for quite a few years now.

“It’s a kind of community you really can get rooted into. It’s got everything here, it’s got all the amenities you want, but it’s got a small-town feel.”

An avid golfer, the appeal of all the nearby links didn’t hurt as well.

In Coquitlam he served as a watch commander of a patrol unit and was an acting operations officer. Before Coquitlam, he’d spent three years in nearby Ridge Meadows.

Over the course of his career, he’s handled all kinds of law enforcement responsibilities, such as general duty, operations, unit commander, street enforcement, national security, serious crime and school liaison.

There is very much a difference in policing between large cities such as Coquitlam and smaller towns, such as Hazleton, where’d he worked in a previous posting.

“Big centres—fastpaced, people want things now, it’s not as personable, it’s more like band-aid policing,” S/Sgt. Lee said. “You

don’t have the same kind of influence and impact you do in a small community.”

In smaller centres, there are more opportunities to build stronger relationships with the community.

“The biggest benefit was the community involvement and community engagement that can actually make an impact on people and influence kids the right way,” S/Sgt. Lee added.

While Lee admits that crime isn’t ‘super-high’ in Cranbrook, there are a few other challenges that local RCMP deal with, namely with a few transients travelling to and from the West Coast and the prairies.

“Whether those transients stay or are here short-term—I’m not saying all transients are bad folk—but there are some who come here with a purpose and they come to wreak havoc for a little while and part of my job is to make sure that our folks stay on top of things like that,” S/Sgt. Lee said.

“One of my challenges is making sure we’re adequately staffed here, making sure we’re having the right people in the right places, making sure that our members here

Staff Sergeant Hector Lee at the Cranbrook RCMP detachment. feel part of the community and that they’re engaged with the community, because that’s a big part to me, in having a successful detachment, is having members that do feel like they’re part of the community and are engaged that way.”

Mt. Baker students collecting items for Cranbrook food bank Townsman Staff

Keep an eye out for a roving yellow school bus on Thursday evening, as Mount Baker Secondary School students will be roaming the community to collect donations for a good cause.

Noting that there are 500 homeless people in Cranbrook who are in need of food, socks and hygiene products, the students, all part of a psychology class, will be hitting the streets for a poverty drive from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29th.

Like a bottle drive, students dressed in red will be touring through downtown and other parts of Cranbrook knocking on doors and asking for any

items that can be donated to the food bank.

Items include non-perishable food, hygiene products, disposable diapers, baby food and warm socks and gloves.

The idea came to fruition about a week ago, with the desire to do something out of a spirit of thanksgiving.

While the 20-plus students will be going door-to-door, donations can also be dropped off at the Mount Baker school office.

The students thanks the community for participating on behalf of the Humanity Network, the Cranbrook Poverty Reduction Committee and fellow Mount Baker classmates.

A GOOD PLACE TO BE. Water Shortage Response Bylaw - The ‘City of Kimberley Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 2527, 2015’ will receive Third Reading on November 9th. Involvement from the public regarding the Bylaw is encouraged and welcome, please send your input via email to nthurman@kimberley.ca or drop off your letter at City Hall, attention of the Corporate Administration Department.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours – The City asks that you lend a hand to any neighbours you might see needing help around their homes.

Some residents do not have the means to get their recycling down to the appropriate bins or their yard waste to the landfill. With the winter season soon approaching, watch for neighbours that might need a little bit of extra help with snow removal.

Public Skating - It is that time of year again! To keep up to date and for more information on the current weekly arena schedule visit the city website at http://kimberley.ca/community/things-do/recreation-andparks/arenas/ice-schedules or call Operations at 250.427.9660. Please check the online schedules weekly to make sure that the ice time has not changed.

Halloween Fun at the Aquatic Centre – If you’re 10 to 17 years of age, come out for our Teen Pumpkin Hunt on Friday, October 30th from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., followed by a late night swim from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Please register in advance, individual hunters or teams of up to 4 by visiting the pool or call 250.427.2983. The Children’s Boo-Nanza event is on Saturday October 31st from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This family event is geared for younger swimmers, but all ages are welcome!

This Halloween, why not hand out Kimberley Aquatic Centre “Toonie” Swim Coupons? Better for children’s teeth and more fun too!

Wood Burning Appliances – For those using wood burning appliances to heat their homes this fall and winter, the City asks that you familiarize yourself with our Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Control Bylaw.

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Cartwright-Poulis said she has spoken to Liberals in Ottawa on the issue prior to the election and they were looking at the Colorado models, but since then Oregon has come in too.

“They are looking at different aspects of how it’s working in the U.S. in those certain states on how it can benefit the whole country,” she said.

“It’s an absolutely positive step in every direction because if (Trudeau) takes the criminality out of it that makes it so no one is going to end up in jail for pot, because right now it is mandatory minimums.”

The Conservatives’ Bill C-10 means that a

person caught with a certain amount of marijuana could end up with a 14 year sentence.

She said ultimately they want cannabis removed from the Canada Border Services Agency’s narcotic list.

“Make it more in the health end of it,” she said, adding that once you put the medical label on it, it also makes it difficult to bring it around to a more recreational platform.

Cartwright-Poulits said she hopes that marijuana is eventually managed like tobacco and alcohol.

“Then it would open the bong stores to get their licensing and be distributing already,” she said. “But then

Marijuana advocates are hoping that marijuana will be managed like tobacco and alcohol. there are people who also have medical needs who want to have a little more knowledgeable

people, so that’s where you’d want the dispensary model sort of staying intact too.”

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She said NORML Women’s Alliance of Canada began the campaign with the Liberals four years ago.

“We were out in Montreal at the conventions and in Edmonton at the conventions talking to other MPs and kind of putting our input in,” she said. “So I’d like to some of our

community be able to be put at the table in the committee, so that we have our input as patients, as consumers.”

She also noted there are the anti-cannabis proponents out there that are also going to have their input as well.

“We have to look at it like adults and have an adult conversation

about it — and get the reefer madness out of it,” she said.

She said some patients worry that they will not have a chance to have their say.

“Which is unfortunate, I think the patients should be more onboard thinking that this may be the time that we finally get rid of the dog tags that we’ve had to wear since 2001,” she said. “But they also want their gardens back. The Liberal government really isn’t talking about letting personal growth start back.”

Cartwright-Poulits is also the CEO and president of Canadian Medical Cannabis Partners Society.

“We’re a not-forprofit organization that is advocating and lobbying for legalization for patients,” she said.

She is also working on the East Kootenay Cannabis Club.

“To get some advocation in town too,” she said.

Arrest made in child porn case Continued from page 1

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Cpl. Chris Newel of the Kimberley RCMP explained in a press release that the search warrant was executed on Oct. 19, at which time the male was ar-

rested and several computers were seized. The electronic equipment will be examined for further evidence to support charges of Possession of Child Pornography and

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Accessing Child Pornography.

“Investigations of this nature can be worldwide and often involve a number of law enforcement agencies,” Cpl. Newel said. “In this case the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children in the United States received the information; this was passed on and processed through the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre in Ottawa.

“Once the location was determined BC Integrated Child Exploitation unit followed up to determine the owner of the IP address and persons associated. They provided evidence to Kimberley RCMP members who obtained a search warrant for residence where the evidence would be, effected the arrest and seized evidence” The investigation is ongoing but to date there is no indication the material originated in Kimberley or that the community is at risk.

The subject was released on a number of very strict conditions for court in January, 2016.

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Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express to play Key City Theatre For the Townsman

Last year marked the final shows with the Barney Bentall & The Grand Cariboo Opry moniker, but the one-ofa-kind variety show is back with a brand new name for the 2015 tour!

Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express will continue the legacy this November with shows throughout Alberta and BC, including a stop in Cranbrook, on Monday, Nov. 9th, with showtime at 7:30 p.m.

The regular cast including Barney Bentall, Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, Wendy Bird, Matt Masters, and the Gold Rush Allstars along with a few new and special guests will celebrate the tenth year of the

show’s incarnation, which grew from one event into the western Canadian tour it is now, benefitting local charities at each wagon stop along the trail.

Barney Bentall & The Cariboo Express have raised over $500,000 over all shows since the beginning; $140,000 of that raised during the 2014 tour alone. The shows have benefited local charities from Vancouver Island to Winnipeg, including The Potluck Café Society, The Good Food Club, Habitat for Humanity, Bragg Creek Community Centre, Inner City Children’s Program and the Mustard Seed, Sidney Lions and Sooke Food Banks.

The name change

Support food security with the click of a mouse For the Townsman

Cranbrook Food Action Committee (CFAC) has been selected as a semifinalist in the BC Hydro Community Champions Video Grant Contest. They now need the support of the community to help them win $10 000!

If won, these funds will help sustain the Cranbrook Public Produce Garden and allow CFAC to offer a larger range of workshops to anyone wanting to learn about growing, harvesting and preparing their own food.

The Cranbrook Public Produce Garden is located between 6th and 8th St. North in Eric MacKinnon Park. The Garden aims to connect people to local food and provide space, as well as the skills required to grow your own. The garden follows an open gate concept meaning anyone at any time can come take part. Within the gates there is no ownership only stewardship and everyone is encouraged to help with weeding, harvesting, planning, seeding, watering, picking, planting, designing, composting, teaching…any and all aspects of the garden.

Sophie Larsen, coordinator for CFAC says “Voting is very easy, only

two clicks of the mouse and you are done. This grant would go a long way in allowing us to continue to offer workshops such as how to plan a successful garden, and preserving the harvest.”

There are only 15 semi-finalist and 5 will receive $ 10 000. The three projects with the most votes, as well as 2 selected via BC Hydro judges will be awarded the funds. To see CFAC’s two minute video application and to vote visit champions.bchydro. com. Larsen encourages people to “please vote every day until Nov 30th.

Many of us spend hours on the computer every day and this will only take a few seconds. Receiving this grant would be a real benefit our community.”

To learn more about Cranbrook Food Action Committee email cranbrookfood@gmail.com, visit their website: cranbrookfoodaction.com or connect with them on Facebook, Cranbook Food Action Committee.

Photo Caption: Cranbrook Food Action Committee strives to improve food security in our community. They are a semifinalist in the BC Hydro video grant contest and need your vote every day.

comes courtesy of perpetuating good news; the legendary Grand Ole Opry caught wind of the Canadian charity tour in 2014 and while they assured the group they were flattered, they respectfully requested the Grand Cariboo Opry change it’s name.

The Cariboo Express was born through Bentall’s love for the Cariboo region of BC, the honorary birthplace of the show.

Barney came across the history of F.J. Barnard, and The B.X. Express, the main cartage and passenger services company on the Cariboo Road, also known as “Barnard’s Express”.

In homage to the area and it’s history, Mr. Barnard Bentall saw fit to rename his traveling roadshow, The Cariboo Express.

The Cariboo Express has become a sought-after event across western Canada, that makes a significant impact on each community it

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Barney Bentall and the Cariboo Express are rolling through Cranbrook for a show on Monday, Nov. 9th at the Key City Theatre. touches with both its unique fundraising model and highly engaging show. What better way to spend a November night than a show that’s not just an incredibly enjoyable favorite for all ages, but one that makes a difference in the community too.

BC and Alberta tour

dates can also be found on www.barneybentall. com.BC and Alberta tour dates can also be found on www.barneybentall.com.

Tickets for the Cranbrook show are on sale at the Key City Theatre box office—$35 for adults and $29 for seniors and children.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, Cranbrook wishes to provide the following information about our 2014-2015 Poppy Campaign:

Balance September 30, 2014........$17,749.23 Deposits made from Oct. 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2015: ...$51,833.00 Wreaths and supplies: ....................$8,526.43 Poppy Campaign expenses: ...........$1,662.01 Grants to Ex-Service Personnel .....$2,526.25 Poster/Essay expenses:...................$2,780.00

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Bursaries, non-applied: .........................$0.00 Assessment to Central Poppy Fund: ........................$592.02 Total expenses to Sept. 30, 2015: .........................$41,013.43 Bank balance per Sept. 30, 2015 Bank Statement: ...$27,614.13 On behalf of the Veterans and Branch 24 Legion members, we would like to thank all Donators to our poppy fund. Its prime purpose is to support our Veterans and their dependants, seniors and the youth of our community. I am sure everyone is aware there are now young Veterans returning to Canada as well as the older Veterans.

We will provide Bursaries for education courses as well. Contact Branch 24 for details (250 426-8531). Again, thank you for your strong support in the past and we hope you will help us again during the up and coming campaign starting in Mid October.

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Russian Strategy in Syria

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t’s easy to define the American strategy in Syria, although it is more of a wishlist than an actual strategy. It is “containment” of the nightmarish Islamic State (IS) that now controls eastern Syria and western Iraq, together with the overthrow of the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad and its replacement by “moderate” rebel forces. But what is the Russian strategy?

It is now a month since Russian planes began bombing both Islamic State forces and the “moderate” rebels. For every Russian bomb that has fallen on IS troops ten have fallen on the “moderates”, because it’s the latter groups that have made most of the big advances against the Assad regime since last spring. The regime’s troops have now taken some territory back, but they lack the strength to reconquer all of Syria. So what next?

Russia never fights without a strategy, but in this case it was made up in a hurry.

Moscow was not planning a military intervention in Syria until last July, when the officer in charge of Iran’s military aid to Assad, General Qassem Soleimani, flew to Moscow to warn President Vladimir Putin that the Syrian army was on the brink of collapse.

Soleimani knew this because he was hearing it directly from the Iranian military advisers who are serving with Syrian army units. After four years of war the Syrian army was down to half its pre-war strength, desertions and draft-dodging were going up, and morale was sinking fast.

Neither Iran nor Russia wanted to see extremist jihadi forces take over all of Syria, and both countries understood that the so-called “moderate” rebels barely exist. The dominant group in the “Army of Conquest” that has taken over northwest-

ern Syria is the Nusra Front, a clone of Islamic State that broke away from it in 2013 as part of a turf battle. The Nusra Front is not “moderates”; it is the Syrian franchise of al-Qaeda.

If Assad’s regime were to collapse, Islamic State and the Nusra Front would end up ruling all of Syria, so something had to be done fast. That something was Russian air support for the Syrian army. But air strikes are not a strategy, just a stop-gap measure.

Russian air power has stopped the rebel advance for now, but a strategy needs a clear final goal.

Gwynne That cannot be an Assad victory and the reunificaDyer tion of Syria under his regime; the Russians know that his army is too weak and fragile after four years of war to aspire to that. So it has to be some kind of diplomatic deal, and the signs are emerging of what Russia has in mind.

Putin insists that he will not accept the partition of Syria between the Assad regime (which still controls most of so-called “useful Syria”), Islamic State in the northeast, and another Islamist mini-state run by the Nusra Front in the northwest. But that partition has already happened on the ground, and a ceasefire would freeze it without anybody having to admit that it is permanent.

The United States cannot take the lead in brokering a ceasefire because it is still formally committed to the overthrow of the Assad regime. (That is why it goes on pushing the fiction that there is a meaningful “moderate” opposition among the Syrian rebels.) The US is further constrained by the fact that its main Muslim allies in the region, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, are determined to see Assad fall, come what may.

Now that the Russians have stopped the rebel advance, a ceasefire becomes theoretically possible. That’s why US Secretary of State John Kerry agreed to meet with Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, in Vienna last Friday. Even Turkey and Saudi Arabia showed up at the meeting before it ended, and a new session is planned for this Friday where even more countries may show up.

It is possible that a ceasefire may eventually emerge from this process, and Lavrov claims that he can deliver Assad’s agreement to it. So let’s leap ahead and consider what Syria would look like in this best possible scenario. It still wouldn’t be very pretty.

Assad would keep control of all Syria’s big cities except Aleppo (which is in ruins), and would rule almost two-thirds of the population. Islamic State would go on controlling eastern Syria (and western Iraq), and would continue cutting heads off and crucifying people in the usual way. The Nusra Front would rule over the northwest with its allies, and impose a somewhat less extreme form of Islamist rule there.

There probably would not be a complete ceasefire, because Islamic State is unlikely to agree to it, but at least the killing would stop in the rest of Syria – and everybody else could concentrate on attacking Islamic State, if they felt so inclined. That’s as good as it might get.

If there is no ceasefire deal, the Russians will go on supporting Assad for a while, but they have no intention of taking large casualties themselves. No other outside player – the US, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, you name it – is willing to commit ground troops to the battle against Islamic State either. So in the end, the jihadis may conquer Syria anyway.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist published in 45 countries.

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Pigeon Problem

It’s always surprising to find yourself in the newspaper unexpectedly, as I was, being called out for attempting to address the issue of “the pigeon problem” this summer.

Over the past year, there has been a huge increase in pigeons in the Platzl.

Where there is food, pigeons will gather, yet scraps from patios are not the root of the problem. The patios probably kept the 3 or 4 pigeons fed that have been here for years. This summer, someone decided that they wanted to feed the birds, expressing that he enjoys their company, and the pigeons responded in droves. With cups of bird seed thrown out every morning, the 3 or 4 pigeons quickly became a whole flock.

Pigeons are one of the dirtiest birds, carrying parasites, such as mites and lice,

and when city employees clean up the ever-increasing droppings, they can actually contract cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, and psittacosis, causing serious health issues, and in extreme cases, even death.

With the welfare of our children playing in the Platzl and city employees at risk, I see this as an issue that needs to be addressed.

Of course, city hall might not.

I was informed by the provincial corporate wildlife officer, Yves Antaya, that Trail, BC, had a similar problem, of pigeon feeding. Trail neglected the issue until the city was teeming with pigeons and the grounds began turning white from their excrement.

An approach other than ignoring the problem had to be taken. I believe the parallels with Trail are too great to ignore. It is easier to deal with a small problem before it snowballs out of control.

I’ve spoken to the person feeding the

birds, the provincial corporate wildlife officer, and several people at city hall. The province claimed it is the city’s responsibility, while City Hall denied any responsibility, citing it as a provincial issue, as there is no bylaw. In correspondence with the province, we were advised: “Pigeons belong to Schedule “C” so you don’t need a hunting permit to kill,” and the city’s advice being to “deal with it yourself”, and the health issues that this causes to locals young and old - city employees, and even our four legged friends, should locals take the province’s advice and trim our pigeon population? Saying that the city is not responsible is ignorance. So if city hall doesn’t want to deal with it, well, what do you think?

Michelle Forbes Kimberley

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Operation Christmas Child 2015 is underway again this year. This program is a project run through Samaritan’s Purse, which provides children living in situations of war, poverty, and natural disaster with a free gift filled with goodies, packed by people like yourselves. For some children this might be the first gift they ever receive.

This also opens the doors for children, their families, and their communities to receive additional assistance from Samaritan’s Purse in the form of access to safe water, feeding programs, shelter, medical assistance, and/or educational resources.

Over the last 20 years Samaritan’s Purse has been able to provide over 120 million shoeboxes to over 100 different countries.

To participate with this worthwhile, fun and satisfying gift all you need to do is go and pick up your shoebox at one of the locations below. Make sure to grab a pamphlet as that will give you all the instructions you need to pack your shoebox properly.

There is also the option of packing one for Ukraine again this season so be sure to mark that on the box if that is where you wish for it to go.

Another thing we do ask this year is to please not include candy as customs will not allow it to cross anymore.

If you are able to, please include $7 for each box you pack and place inside the

mela via email at pamelaberry25@hotmail.com.

box as this will be what they use for the cost of shipping. If this is something you cannot afford we would still love to have you pack a shoebox and Samaritan’s Purse does get donations to cover just the shipping of boxes from other sources. If you would also like to be a part of the packing parties that will be happening in the community please check out the dates and locations below.

National collection week is from November 16-22, so please be sure to take your box back to one of the locations listed below that is accepting drop off Before November 16.

Thank you so much for participating in Operation Christmas Child this year.

Operation Christmas child is always accepting new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Pa-

Cranbrook Pickup and Dropoff • Cranbrook Alliance Church • CIBC • BMO • Royal Bank • Pharmasave •McDonalds • Nails Christian Book Store Pick-up • The Dollar Store • Your Dollar Store With More •Mr. Tire Kimberley Pickup and Drop off • Royal Bank •Great Canadian Dollar Store • Lindsay Park Elementary School Fernie Pickup and Dropoff • Kootenay Custom Interiors • Extra FoodsSparwood • Overwaitea Foods - Pickup and Dropoff •The Bargain Shop – Pickup Elkford • Community Credit Union (EKC) - Pickup and Dropoff • Western Financial Insurance – Pickup Packing Parties • Cranbrook Alliance Church – November 12 @ 6:00 pm • Foursquare Church Cranbrook – November 7 @ 6:00 pm

Mark Creek Lions hosting Halloween Howl F o r t h e Tow n s m a n

The Mark Creek Lions Club will be hosting it’s annual Halloween Howl this Saturday, Oct. 31st, at Centennial Park in KImberley and Lions Park in Marysville.

The Howl will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with free hot dogs and hot chocolate available to all.

The Lions were honoured at a recent meeting to have a

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visit from the District Governor, Bob Yeoman and his wife, Barbara, from Spokane, Washington.

In his address to the club members, he spoke about the many good things the Lions do for people not only in our area, but worldwide.

He also emphasized the importance of publicizing all the events the Lions sponsor in order to attract new mem-

bers to Lions Clubs.

At this time, he inducted three new members to the Mark Creek Lions Club; Danny Innes and Diane Power, sponsored by Bev Baker and Shannon Willcock sponsored by Chris Vassallo.

At this time, he also inducted the new executive for the 205-2016 year, including president Larry Armstrong, vice-president Chris Vassallo,

treasurer Chris Lafaut and secretary Bev Barker.

Also in attendance at the meeting were Bill Inman, past district governor and Roger Shelly, assistant zone chairperson—both from Cranbrook.

The Mark Creek Lions Club meets every first and third Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. at the Kimberley Hotel in Kimberley.

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UPCOMING

Fall Tea & Bake Sale Saturday Oct. 31st, 1-3pm at Senior Citizens Br.11, 125 - 17th Ave. S. Info: Judy 250-426.2436.

You’re Invited! Oct 31st, 6-9pm Mark Creek Lions Halloween Bonfire.

Free hotdogs and hot chocolate. Two locations: Centennial Hall, Kimberley and Central Park, Marysville.

Protect yourself and those you care for. Free Flu clinics will be held at the Tamarack Mall on: •Thursday, November 5, 9 – 5:30, •Friday, November 6, 9 – 4:30, •Monday, November 9, 9 – 5:30.

Please bring your BC Care card and wear short sleeves. For more information call the flu information line at 250 420 2285 It’s New!...a wondrous Christmas Fair at Kimberley Sacred Heart Church. 10 am to 2 pm. Sat, Nov 7. Gourmet; Tourtiere, Meat Balls, Home Baking, Preserves & Crafts. Books. Raffle Prizes. Scones, Fruit, Tea, Coffee served.

Jubilee Chapter #64, Eastern Star 4th ANNUAL COFFEE AND MUFFINS GALORE, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, November 7 @ Masonic Lodge, 4th Street & 3rd Avenue South. Admission $2:00 for coffee & muffin, DOOR PRIZE, BAKING, CRAFTS. Christmas in the Country Market and Sale, Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, Sat. Nov. 7th, 9am-4pm. Jaffray Community Centre. Over 36 tables of Christmas shopping at its best!

Anglican Church, 46-13th Ave. S., Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale, Tea & Raffle: Saturday, Nov. 7th, 1:00-3:00pm McKim Middle School Theatre on Saturday November 7th at 7:30pm. The Wild and Scenic Film Fest aims to inspire by transporting viewers around the world and close to home with breathtaking cinematography and engaging storytelling.

British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association, Rocky Mountain Branch, will be holding their luncheon meeting at the Heritage Inn, November 10 at 12 noon instead of the 11th because of Remberance Day. Info: Ronald Kerr, 250-432-0002.

ONGOING Masonic Lodges of B.C. and Yukon will supply transportation to cancer patients who have arrived at Kelowna or Vancouver. This free service will be at the destination point. Example: from airport to clinic and clinic to airport on return, also around the destination city. Info may be received from your doctor, Canadian Cancer Society, or by phoning Ron at 250-426-8159.

“The Way” Introductory Orthodox Christianity next 10 weeks, St. Aidan Orthodox Church, 201-7th. Ave., Cranbrook. Thursday evenings until Dec. 24th; 7 pm–drop in to any or all sessions.

Contact: Fr. Andrew: 250-420-1582 or frandrewapplegate@gmail. com for info.

Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm; Focus Meat Draw at the Elks Club, Kimberley. Proceeds to Emergency Funds and non-profit organizations.

MILITARY AMES is a social/camaraderie/support group that meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the Kimberley Public Library reading room. All veterans are welcome. For more information call Cindy @ 250 919 3137.

Quilters meet in Kimberley on the 2nd Monday at Centennial Hall at 7:00 PM and the 4th Monday for sewing sessions in the United Church Hall at 10 Boundary Street.

Hey Kimberley! We need you as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. One hour a week. YOU can make a difference in a Child’s life that will last a life time. Info: 250-499-3111.

Canadian Cancer Society- if you have spare time and would like to volunteer, interested applicants can call 250-426-8916, drop by our office at #19-9th Avenue S, Cranbrook or go to www. cancervolunteer.ca and register as a volunteer.

Mark Creek Lions meet 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Kimbrook.

Meet & Greet from 6:00-6:30pm, supper 6:30-7:00, meeting 7:008:00pm. Contact 250-427-5612 or 250-427-7496. New members welcome – men and ladies!

The Cellar Thrift Store Open Mon. to Sat., noon to 4:30 p.m. Our revenues support local programs and outreach programs of Cranbrook United Church. Baker Lane Entry at 2 – 12th Ave. S. Cranbrook, B. C. Donations of new or gently used items welcome.

The Cranbrook Quilter’s Guild meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, September - June, 7.15 p.m. at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens Hall, 125-17th Ave South. Interested??? Call Jennifer at 250426-6045. We’re on Facebook and www.cranbrookquiltersguild.ca.

Cranbrook Community Tennis Association welcomes all citizens to play or learn to play. Call Neil 250-489-8107, Cathy 250-464-1903.

Enjoy Painting? Join ArtGroup 75, Fridays 1pm-4pm, Sept. June. Seniors Hall, Cranbrook. 125. 17th Ave. S. Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org.

Cranbrook Writer’s Group meet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Arts Council. Engage in writing exercises, constructive critiques & share in information on upcoming literary events & contests. Cbk and District Arts Council, 104, 135-10th Ave S, CBK. info: 250-4264223 www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24; Friday Meat Draw: 4:30- 6:30, Saturday Meat Draw: 3:30-5:30.

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Pair of Dynamiters commit to University of Jamestown Goaltender Tyson Brouwer and forward Eric Buckley will help get ACHA Div. 1 Jimmies hockey off the ground in North Dakota TAYLOR ROCC A

A pair of Kimberley Dynamiters are set to continue their hockey careers at the American college level next season and will help get a brandnew program off the ground in the process.

Goaltender Tyson Brouwer and forward Eric Buckley committed to the upstart University of Jamestown Jimmies program Monday.

“Coming into your overage year is always a little bittersweet not knowing where you will end up,” Brouwer said Wednesday. “It’s a big weight off my shoulders.

“I think Jamestown will be a good fit for myself and Eric. He will be a top forward there and I’ll be a freshman start-

er, so we’re both very excited and able to focus on defending and reclaiming another [KIJHL] championship.”

The University of Jamestown hockey program is in the process of being built by Pentiction native Dean Stork, who was named the head coach and general manager of the prospective American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 1 team back in August.

The University of Jamestown will apply to compete in ACHA Div. 1 beginning in 2016-17, meaning Brouwer and Buckley will be part of the squad to get the program off the ground.

“It’s been a goal of

TYSON BROUWER mine for quite some time to play college hockey,” Buckley said.

“So you could say I’m a little excited.”

Brouwer and Buckley have been instrumental to the success of the Dynamiters over the past two seasons in particular, leaving no doubt they will serve as key pieces for Stork and the Jimmies as they look to

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“There are tons of opportunities, you just have to get your players names out there and be an advocate for them,” said Mike Reid, general manager of the Dynamiters. “Obviously they have to stand on their own two feet with their play, but that’s our goal.

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ERIC BUCKLEY get to go to school, get money towards your education and play hockey is a win-win situation for everybody involved.

“We’re happy for [Tyson and Eric]. They put the work in. They deserve it.”

Brouwer is looking forward to the opportunity to study kinesiology, while Buckley intends on studying computer sciences.

Brouwer, a 20-year-

old native of Lethbridge, Alta., was named the Nitros Playoff MVP after helping backstop his club to the 2015 KIJHL championship, going 16-4 with a 1.78 goalsagainst average and .940 save percentage.

Through 12 games in 2015-16, the 5-foot-11, 172-pound netminder leads the KIJHL in wins (12) and shutouts (four), packing a record of 102-0 along with a 1.41 GAA and .950 SP. Buckley, a 20-yearold native of Penticton, has established a penchant as a pest throughout the KIJHL’s Eddie Mountain Division. His blend of skill and agitation made him a key cog for the Nitros in the 2015 post-season, where he registered six goals and

10 points in 22 games.

Through 17 games this season, the 5-foot-9, 165-pound winger is in the KIJHL’s top-five in scoring, having collected eight goals and 27 points.

With a little more certainty in their futures, Brouwer and Buckley will now turn their complete focus to helping the Dynamiters defend their KIJHL title.

The Nitros are first in the KIJHL, having surged to a 14-1-0-2 start, thanks largely in part to the play of Brouwer and Buckley.

The University of Jamestown is located in Jamestown, N.D. The ACHA was established in 1991 and provides an alternate option to the NCAA for players wishing to play college hockey.

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The Kimberley Rotary Sledge Hockey Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

This unique event will be a full day of fun and excitement for the entire family.

The Kimberley Rotary Club, Kimberley Dynamiters and Calgary Sledge Hockey Association (CSHA) have given their support to Kimberley Minor Hockey (KMH) and their desire to raise funds to upgrade dressing rooms in the Civic Centre. Hockey has played a major role in the history of the Kootenays.

Sledge hockey is a Paralympic sport played at all levels around the world. It is an innovative team sport that incorporates the same rules and strategies as ice hockey.

Sledge hockey players sit on specially designed sleds with skate blades under the seat and use two sticks, not only to pass, stick handle and shoot the puck but also to propel and maneuver their sleds.

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ing a full face shield and a neck protector are required to play sledge hockey.

Sledge hockey is open to players from all communities including disabled and able-bodied, male and female players of all ages.

The Calgary Sledge Hockey Association is bringing four teams to Kimberley, two junior (13 years and under) and two intermediate (14 years and older).

Thanks to CSHA there will be an intermediate level team coming from the Kelowna Sledge Hockey League.

Spectators will be entertained by some high level battles with these competitive intermediate teams from Calgary and Kelowna.

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KMH will provide junior teams from their league to take on our Calgary Sledge Hockey

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Admission will be $10 which will allow access to five scheduled sledge hockey games.

Games are scheduled from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Tickets will allow complete freedom of entry and exit from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm. One ticket is all you need. Tickets will be available in advance from Kimberley Minor Hockey members.

Game schedules on back of every ticket.

The Kimberley Rotary Club support began in 2011 when they raised $18,000 for the purchase of 12 sledges, which they gave to Kimberley Minor Hockey.

Legacy funds from the 2010 Olympics saw the B.C. and Federal governments provide $300,000 to the City of Kimberley to restructure the Civic Arena for sledge hockey.

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ICBC’s top 8 Halloween safety tips for parents and drivers With Halloween creeping up on us, ICBC is asking everyone to help keep trick-or-treaters safe by preparing children for a safe night out, and for drivers to be extra careful when travelling through neighbourhoods.

Every year, an average of 120 people are injured in 83 crashes on Halloween night in B.C.*

Tips for drivers: Don’t get spooked.

Children may be difficult to see while trick-or-treating. They may be walking in unexpected places like driveways, alleys and parking lots. Others may try to cross in the middle of the street.

Make sure there are no small children behind your vehicle by walking around it before getting in. Drive

slowly and with extra caution, particularly in residential areas.

Be frightened by your phone: Not only is distracted driving illegal, it’s one of the main causes of crashes with pedestrians. With so many children on the road on Halloween night, remember to leave the phone alone so that you can focus on driving.

Avoid being tricked by securing your car.

Halloween is second only to New Year’s Day for vehicle vandalism incidents on holidays or annual celebrations.** Park your car in your garage or an underground parkade. If you park on the street, park in a welllit area, remove any valuables and lock your car.

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guardians: Add bright to their fright. No matter what children dress up as this Halloween, they also need to dress to be seen. Add reflective tape to their costume and supply them with a flashlight or glowstick to increase their visibility to drivers.

Use the magic of make-up. Masks can obscure the vision of

little ghosts and goblins. The safest way to enhance your child’s costume is to use makeup instead of a mask, which will give them a clear, unobstructed view.

Gather ghouls together. Walk in groups to help drivers and others see you and your children. Have enough adults to safely accompany the children.

Create a candy trail.

If your children will be trick-or-treating without you, establish a route and set a time

limit. Remind them to stay on the sidewalk, visit houses on one side of the street first, and to only cross the street at marked crosswalks.

Plan for a safe – not scary – ride home.

Since Halloween is for the big kids too, if your festivities include alcohol, plan for a safe ride home. Get a designated driver or bring money for a taxi or transit. If you’re hosting a party this weekend, make sure your guests get home safely, too.

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Countdown of the Top Ten Scariest Movies in History 10 ‘Poltergeist’ Like many great horror movies, Poltergeist begins by presenting a picturesque American family living carefree in the suburbs. Everything seems fine and dandy until seemingly benevolent ghosts begin taking over their house.

9 ‘The Thing’ John Carpenter’s 1982 horror flick The Thing. These aliens are shape-shifters that terrorize scientists in the Antarctic. The men never know whether they are dealing with a colleague or a vicious alien that has taken his form.

8 ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Long before The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, World War X and the countless other zombie movies and TV shows of recent years, there was Night of the

Living Dead. Directed

by George Romero, the film centers around a young couple forced to fend off a massive zombie attack at a Pennsylvania farm.

7 ‘The Haunting’ A movie about a diverse group of people forced to spend the night in an old, haunted house may sound like the most cliché story in the world, but that wasn’t the case back in September 1963 when this first hit theaters. Based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting remains freakishly chilling all these years later. Much of the suspense comes from watching actress Julie Harris go completely insane.

6 ‘Alien’ In Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film, a group of astronauts in the distant future find

themselves trapped on a spaceship with a vicious space creature that popped out a poor guy’s stomach. The thing picks off the crew one-by-one before a final showdown with Sigourney Weaver.

Scott is a brilliant craftsman, letting tension slowly build until it becomes absolutely unbearable.

5 ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ The title tells you pretty much all you need to know about this one. It’s in Texas.

There’s a chainsaw.

And there’s a massacre. Shot for just $300,000 with a cast of known actors, this film shocked audiences in 1974 with its graphic violence and unforgettable images.

4 ‘Halloween’ The flick features Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, a teenager who has a very, very bad

Halloween after her brother escapes from an insane asylum. The music alone is enough to send chills down your spine.

3 ‘Psycho’ By 1960, Alfred Hitchcock was one of the most successful directors in the world, but Paramount still didn’t want him making Psycho. They didn’t love the idea of a movie about a homicidal hotel clerk and they balked at his budget demand. It’s a movie full of surprises,

beginning with the simple fact that the leading lady is killed off 45 minutes into the movie. The film made a fortune and launched three sequels and a remake.

2 ‘The Shining’ Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film The Shining. Critics loved the unrelenting tension and Jack Nicholson’s performance as the homicidal Jack Torrence was praised, but after the brilliance of films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Dr. Stran-

gelove, it seemed like a minor work. Then a funny thing happened.

People began watching it over and over and over.

1 ‘The Exorcist’ It’s difficult for those who weren’t around in 1973 to fully understand what happened when The Exorcist opened in theaters across America. Para-

medics were called into some multiplexes because people were literally passing out.

When little Regan projectile vomited onto the priests, some audience members actually vomited into their popcorn. Nobody had ever seen anything this freaky, and everybody couldn’t get enough of it.

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Online to and fro from anonymous posters

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hen I want evidence that all is not well in the world I typically turn to sports pages on the Internet so I peruse readers’ comments following stories. It is a never-ending source of fascination to read critical responses and insults from mostly anonymous posters. Talk is cheap, and never cheaper when one doesn’t have to identify oneself.

Sports websites aren’t the only areas that provide such entertainment. Browse through comments on, say, National Public Radio’s site and contributors get downright vicious. The typical listener of NPR, apparently, is a Democrat, so Republicans lurk on the site, taking umbrage at every perceived “left wing” comment.

Sometimes the comments come as a surprise, though. The other day I went to the CBC website to read about the recent deaths of three children who suffocated on their Alberta farm.

They were playing in a grain truck during harvest and were covered by grain. Attempts to dig them out were fruitless. It was a horrific incident that had a level of bizarreness to it. The parents, devout Christians who were home-schooling the three girls (and their younger brother, who

Then another responded to was not killed), had expressed gratitude for their community’s the union issue.

“How about the nanny state support and said they took solace knowing they would be reunited just keep its nose out of things?

More rules is never the answer.” with their kids in an afterlife.

Another writer commented, The story that caught my attention was written a week or so ignoring the fact the children after the tragedy and focused on a were not working when they died.

“It’s not about more rules, it’s call from the Alberta’s Farmworkers Union for the province to do about the same rules for all workers. How can one more to protect possibly justify the children on farms. lack of workers It did seem a little THIS IS safety rules for odd, the story and THE LIFE farm workers?” the demand, beOne commentcause the kids Lorne er, again anonyweren’t working, Eckersley mous, took the opbut playing. portunity to defend Readers picked up on the union leader’s timing, life on the farm, and then reiteratmost taking offense at what they ed his opinions a dozen or more considered to be grandstanding times as he responded to other on his part. Others had other comments.

“Kids have lived on farms as opinions, too.

“I find this union’s exploitation long as there has been farms, and of this tragic incident very dis- unfortunately, accidents happen when kids play at home. That’s all turbing,” wrote one.

“I find your callousness dis- this is, kids, playing at home when tragedy struck.” turbing,” responded another.

Not surprisingly, others took A third chimed in. “Or, you could just be a good parent who offense at the laissez faire attiknows their children, what they tude.

For instance: “Simply wrong are doing and where they are. Or do children mind themselves on response by a very stupid T in BC the farm cause everyone is too (the previous writer’s nom de plume). busy being a farmer. Ludicrous.”

“How about if these children were your relatives?

“Accidents happen, yeah, that is why we call them accidents.

“People died by the thousands because of no seat belts, that is why we call them accidents.

“How stupid and I mean very stupid can some people like you actually be... You take the first prize here, my friend.”

T in BC replied.

“Well, considering I lived around farms my entire life, and have family friends that I grew up with that owned farms, which we all played on, I know how dangerous farms can be. That isn’t to say, that no family should live and work on a farm because it’s dangerous. And to compare this to not wearing a seatbelt, shows just how ignorant you are to the facts of life on a farm.

“The fact remains, kids will be kids. This was a tragic example of just how dangerous farms are, but to say that more regulation is the solution is short sighted at best. By that argument, every playground should also be heavily regulated, as children can be hurt whilst playing there as well. I don’t doubt for a second these parents didn’t tell their kids about the dangers around them, however any parent

that has lost their child to a preventable accident would think they should have done more. I’m not saying they did everything they could, but I also realize what life is like growing up on a farm... something you obviously don’t by your choice of examples.”

There is, of course, never any real end to these threads of opinions. They either peter out after several days or the website host closes down comments.

Other commenters accused the parents of neglect and called for criminal charges to be laid.

Curiously, all of the comments were made before any investigation has indicated just how this tragedy happened. None knew more facts than what news reports carried, but all felt compelled to comment before an investigation had been complete. In a quick scroll through the comments I didn’t find one poster’s actual name. All comments were made in the safety of anonymity.

We don’t publish anonymous letters in the Advance and I would be much happier if that policy extended to Internet sites as well.

Lorne Eckersley is the publisher of the Creston Valley Advance.

YOUR CITY WORKING FOR YOU! Thursday, October 29TH, 2015 RECRUITMENT FOR COMMITTEES 2016 There are several opportunities for public participation and involvement in the City of Cranbrook advisory committees listed below. Membership is open to residents of the City of Cranbrook.

Advisory Planning Commission The Advisory Planning Commission advises Council on matters respecting land use, community planning or proposed bylaws and permits. Four positions are available.

Cranbrook Public Library Board Members of the Library Board form a corporation with the powers and duties given under the Library Act. Board Applicant Process and Package is available at the library or at www.cranbrook.ca. Four positions are available.

Key City Theatre Society The City of Cranbrook appoints two of the nine directors of the Key City Theatre Society. City appointed directors will be expected to provide regular reports to Cranbrook City Council on the operations of the Key City Theatre Society. One position is available.

Terms of reference for all the committees are available on the City’s website – www.cranbrook.ca Interested individuals are invited to submit a Volunteer Application form available at City Hall or the City’s website – www.cranbrook.ca.

Applications will be accepted at City Hall (attention Kelly Thorsteinson) or by email thorsteinson@cranbrook.ca, no later than Friday, November 20, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Monday November 2, 2015 – local time.

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Please check your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy. If you do not have sewer backup insurance you should contact your broker and arrange to have it included in your policy. The City of Cranbrook does its best to maintain the sewer systems, but has little control over what foreign objects may be deposited in them causing blockage. The City will not accept any claim for back up of sewers. Claims of an accidental or unforeseen nature should be processed through your Homeowner’s insurance.

Calendars are $10 each and only 1500 copies are available.

This year’s calendar returns to the 16 month format and showcases the local scenery from the Cranbrook/Kimberley Area. The calendar includes the Kootenay Ice and Kimberley Dynamiters home games, School District 5 and 6 class schedules and some local events.

Purchasers of the calendar will be asked to enter their calendar number, name, address and email on a special link on the City of Cranbrook website.

The website will generate random monthly winners who will receive some local monthly prizes.

Calendars are available for sale at the Cranbrook Fire Hall on 2nd Street South, the Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Cranbrook City Hall, the Leisure Services desk at Western Financial Place and a number of local businesses.

NOISE BYLAW This bylaw is designed to afford all residents quiet enjoyment of their own property, while being considerate of others in the neighbourhood. Under the bylaw, noise is interpreted as any unreasonable disturbance not normally expected at any given time of the day or night. In regard to construction, no person in the City shall undertake any type of construction work before 7am or after 10pm. No construction for profit or gain can be undertaken on a Sunday, without explicit written approval by the City Engineer. Visit our website and click on ‘Bylaws’ for more on all of our City bylaws.

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It happened this week in Cranbrook

Week of October 25 - 31 Dav e H u m p h r e y Items compiled from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre Archives

1903 Foolish young men … There is a large number young men in Cranbrook who are making all kinds of fools of themselves. They have come west to better their condition, and have done so, since they are receiving better wages, but at the end of the month they are no better off. In fact, in many cases they are in debt. Any young man with no one to provide for but himself, who cannot have a margin over expenses at the end of each week, is forming habits that will make him all kinds of trouble in the future.

You say you are going to start to save next pay day. Let me tell you one thing, the young chap who is always waiting until next pay day to start to save something from his salary, will never have a bank account big enough to pay a week’s board.

What is the matter with you fellows, anyway?

Don’t you know you are letting the opportunity of your life slip by? It is not necessary to be stingy to be economical. It is not necessary to be so mean that your mother would be ashamed of you, to save something from your salary. But it is necessary to use a little judgment and common sense in your expenditures, instead of acting like a gibbering idiot.

The trouble is, the young fellow who is getting ten dollars a week, wants to live like the fellow who is getting twenty. He spends twenty-five cents today, fifty cents tomorrow, a dollar now and then, and at the end of the month wants to stand his landlord off for his month’s eating. And right here, we want to say that any young chap who is earning a regular salary and does not pay his board at the end of the month, is a bigger fool than the man who sat on the end of the limb when he sawed it off.

Sparring match ...

There will be a bag punching and club swinging exhibition at Wentworth hall Satur-

day night at 8:30 by the Rowan brothers, who were with the Jeffries-Fitzsimmons combination. They will also spar with two local men, in a friendly contest. The admission will be 75 cents and 50 cents.

Parliament prorogued ... Ottawa, October, 24.—Parliament was prorogued at 11 o’clock this morning with the usual ceremonies, the guard of honor being furnished by the G ove rnor-G enera l’s foot guards, the cavalry escort by the Princess Louise Dragoon guards, and salutes being fired from Nepean point by the second artillery.

Most of the members of parliament and a number of senators had left the capital.

C. P. R. Quadrille club ... A number of the railroad boys have organized a dancing club, to be known as the C. P. R. Quadrille club. They held their first meeting last night at Wentworth

hall, and it proved a most gratifying success to the members. The hall was beautifully decorated with bunting and the varied colored lights of the trainmen.

The lunch was a banquet, and was served in profusion. The lady members of the club contributed greatly to the success of the evening.

Make money … by buying a sure thing the stock of the St. Eugene Mountain Mines, Ltd. Its property is located on the St. Eugene Mountain. It has the St. Eugene lead. It can be bought at 10 cents per share. It is backed by mining men, not mining fakirs. It will increase in value. To make money in mining buy good stock low and sell on the rise. Beale, Hutchison & Elwell Cranbrook Agents.

1904 A narrow escape ...

William Cameron, the well-known conductor on the Crow, had a narrow escape from death one day this week when

his train was pulling into Michel from the east. The train was running about ten miles an hour, and Mr. Cameron while running over the top of the cars, caught his foot on a nail and as thrown head first down between two cars. Fortunately as he fell he threw out his hands and as the door of the next car happened to be open, his hands struck on the lower frame. Instinctively he held on and in this way saved himself from being thrown under the wheels of the moving train. For several moments the shock of his experience rendered him powerless to do anything but hold on.

As soon as he could gather himself he pulled his feet down that were still resting on the end of the car from which he had been thrown, and then climbed up the ladder.

It was a close call and every time Mr. Cameron thinks about it he shivers with fear.

On the road … The

Conservative party are making a strong campaign throughout the dominion, as well as the Liberals, and both Mr. Borden and Sir. Wilfred Laurier are meeting with large audiences. It is evident that the people are interested this year, and especially are they interested in the railway policy, and will listen to that discussion for hours without getting tired. It is a new one and the people are seeking for information.

Saw mill burned ...

The St. Marys River saw mill located at Marysville was totally destroyed by fire last Friday night. It is not known how the fire originated, but it was discovered about two o’clock and within an half an hour the mill was in ruins and some of the lumber was burned. Fortunately the night was a quiet one, or there would have

been more lumber burned besides other property. The loss is estimated at $3,000 on which there was $2,000 insurance. The mill was owned formerly by the Laurie Lumber Company, and was bought out by several parties and the name of the company changed. What will be done in the future has not yet been announced. Mr. Dean, of Rossland, is at Marysville today to adjust the loss.

Wasa hotel … N. Hanson, of Wasa, was in town several days last week. He is building a fine large hotel at his place at Wasa. It will be one of the best in this part of the country when completed and will be made the great summer resort of this district.

A strange story ... A well-known gentleman well known at the office, pledges his honor that he heard a Chi-

naman singing “Loch Lomond” the other evening. It has long been known that the Chinese have a musical instrument that gives forth sounds suspiciously like the bagpipes, but until now it was never suspected that the compatriots of Confucius had also borrowed liberally from the Jacobite songs of the Scot. John Gibson, the historian of the Scotch society should investigate this problem without unnecessary delay.

The bear facts … For the past week a bear has been seen in the bush near the East Kootenay Mill, and several of the people living in that neighbourhood have lost vegetables and other eatables left outside overnight. There is a movement to kill the animal but as yet it has resulted in naught, as Bruin has proven too foxy for his hunters.

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Federal Election 2015: Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada have won a majority government in Canada’s 42nd general election, after a 78 day campaign.

Representation in the House of Commons · Liberal Party of Canada: 184 seats · Conservative Party of Canada: 99 seats · New Democratic Party: 44 seats · Bloc Québécois: 10 seats · Green Party: 1 seat The Liberal Party of Canada went from 34 seats at dissolution to 184 today, a gain of 150 seats.

The focus of Mr. Trudeau’s victory speech was hope, opportunity and creating a better Canada. In his speech, Mr. Trudeau mentioned the importance of people “having a fair chance at finding a job.”

There are still no specifics on when Mr. Trudeau will meet Parliament, although it is expected he will announce his Cabinet appointments within the next two to three

weeks. He has committed to gender equity in his Cabinet.

Other Information to Note Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has stepped down as Leader of the Conservative Party but will remain as MP for his riding of Calgary-Heritage (for now). Conservative Party HQ will name an interim leader and move to start a leadership contest.

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair vows to continue to fight for Canadians.

There is no mention of the possibility of him stepping down as leader, although it is expected there will be some pressure on him to do so.

Key Messaging The Chamber congratulates Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau and his new government. We look forward to joining Chambers from across Canada working with them on improving Canada’s competitiveness.

The Liberal Party’s campaign announcements on infrastructure and developing a powerful

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· The Trans-Pacific Partnership · Raising business taxes or the personal taxes of the wealthy to pay for social programs · Infrastructure investments to get our natural resources to markets beyond the United States and national plans for reducing carbon emissions · Providing additional resources to our Aboriginal peoples so they can take their rightful place in our society and economy · Each of the major parties has touched on some or all of the priorities we identified in our election platform, A Canada that Wins: people, capital, markets, and technology and innovation. · Our role is to make our members’ priorities known to those who have the responsibility—and privilege—of making the laws, policies and regulations that affect businesses and, ultimately,

workforce are important to the business community, and we hope the new government can put those measures in place rapidly.

We are pleased the new government is not committed to increasing the corporate tax rate. Such an increase would harm many medium-sized businesses whose revenues exceed the— far too low—$500K revenue threshold for the small business tax rate.

Majority Government The stability that comes with a majority government is good for business. Businesses will know what to expect when making investments, developing new projects and navigating regulations.

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Liberal Party of Canada’s Platform Alignment with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Positions Access to a Powerful Workforce The Liberal Party has committed to: · Investing $40 million annually to create more co-op placements for students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business programs to help employers create new placement opportunities for students. · Working with provinces, territories and postsecondary institutions to develop or expand PreApprenticeship Training Programs, by investing $10 million per year. · Making Statistics Canada fully independent with a mandate to collect data needed by the private sector, including more detailed labour market information. · Creating new

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Access to Markets The Liberal Party has committed to: · Renewing Canada’s relationship with United States and Mexico by re-establishing trilateral summits and lifting visa requirements on Mexico. · Along with the United States and Mexico, developing a North American clean energy

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Executive Director’s

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Chamber Membership Drive Great Success

By David D. Hull, Executive Director

Trudeau: Best Before xxx ?

David D. Hull

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s we wound down the longest federal election since 1872 it became evident that the Liberals were going to form government.

At a minimum a minority government and a good chance of a slim majority.

By the time early polls results were in for Eastern Canada it was clear Mr. Trudeau would have a strong majority. A school of thought is that a minority government would have kept the “young feller” on his toes.

Minority governments are fraught with more politics and posturing than usual as the last election is refought and rehashed. Often with a minority government when all is said and done, more is said than done. Having a large majority government will provide Mr. Trudeau the opportunity to put in place a strong plan to promote Canada’s competitiveness and strengthen our economy.

The focus of Mr. Trudeau’s victory speech was hope, opportunity and creating a better Canada. In his speech, Mr. Trudeau mentioned the importance of people “having a fair chance at finding a job.” The very best thing for every Canadian of working age is a job. They need better than a fair chance at a job. They need a great chance. Their very best chance comes in a strong economy.

During the campaign, the Liberals set out their vision for our economy. Their plan to invest in new infrastructure, if done strategically, will be positive for Canada’s economy. Smart debt can be a powerful and effective economic development tool. Spending ourselves out of recession will not work. Investing for the future will work. Canada cannot afford to return to structural deficits.

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Trudeau clearly has resonated with voters. Mr. Trudeau’s youthful optimism is a breath of fresh air in a political climate that has become as grey and depressing as the winter weather in Vancouver.

Mr. Trudeau has a time limit to get the job done. There appears to be a “best before date” syndrome with politicians developing in Canada.

The shelf life can vary depending on circumstances but when the date comes, regardless of the sniff test, it has gone off and it is time to give it the toss.

When the kids were at home I always explained to them that the “best before date” meant just that, “best before”. Not that on midnight of that day the milk turned into this unpalatable vile substance that could not be tolerated. Nope, not good enough for them. It had to go. Not drinking that. It would appear Mr. Harper politically expired.

Mr. Trudeau will not be Prime Minister forever. His best before date is coming and his challenge is to make a difference before he sours in the fridge of the electorate. His majority will certainly help. The Conservative dominated Senate could provide some consternation.

My mother used to always say, “If wishes were horses beggars would ride.” Great countries do not happen by chance. Wishes, hopes, and dreams for a strong, vibrant and economically sustainable Canada will not make it happen.

Canada is at an important crossroads and the next few years will decidedly shape the foreseeable future. Canada needs leadership with fortitude and the strength of their convictions to make the really tough decisions and create a Canada that Wins.

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce One and Done membership drive wrapped up last Friday with a grand celebration at The Heid Out. Four fast and furious days of new member recruiting resulted in a significant growth in Chamber membership.

“The challenge was for each one of the Chambers 500 members to bring us one new member,” said Membership Manager Laura Haley. “We certainly were not expecting 500 new members but the challenge made it fun.”

The Chamber offered incentives to existing members to bring in new members in addition to entries for fabulous grand prizes. Every new member signed up during the campaign was incentivized and eligible for prize draws.

New Member Prize Winners

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Recruiting Member Prize Winners

2 Tickets for 2016 Business Excellence Awards Banquet $140 Value: Melissa Hambalek – Initial Designs A Year of Chamber Lunches - $250 Value: Dennis Hockley -Living Stones Stay & Play Golf Package for Two at St. Eugene Resort $320 Value: Melanie McFarlane – Bear Necessities Home Watch Service 4 Entries for 2016 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament $400 Value: Corinne Friesen - Creative Marketing Focus Two Return Tickets Cranbrook to Victoria or Vancouver Pacific Coastal Airlines - Encore Class - $1748 Value: Chris Botterill – Genex Marketing

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4 President’s

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politics, not Politics!

In the days preceding the recent Federal election, Chambers of Commerce, and specifically the Cranbrook Chamber, were unjustly accused of engaging in partisan politics. The rational for this accusation was that the Chamber’s advocacy efforts related to strengthening international trade, addressing transportation infrastructure needs and emphasis on job creation and the economy somehow amounted to backroom collaboration with one of the political parties. Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce have been advocating for the business and economic interests of their members in every municipal, provincial and federal election since the first writ was dropped in this country almost 150 years ago – it’s part of what we do, and we’re not apologetic about it! To suggest that the Chamber is somehow “in bed” with any political party simply because their election platform happens to include business and economic priorities is patently absurd!

Like any member-based organization, the Chamber exists to serve the needs of its members. In our case, this means building a business-friendly, successful and sustainable future for Cranbrook by maintaining and enhancing a strong, diverse and growing economic base. We pursue these goals, in collaboration with other business and community partners, through non-partisan policy development and strategic advocacy.

By the very nature of our activities, Chambers routinely engage with all levels of government in small “p” politics – grassroots activism that focuses of improving the lives of ordinary people, their businesses and the well-being of their communities. This sort of politics isn’t about grandstanding or looking good; it’s about doing good. It’s not about waving party placards and making pronouncements; it’s about getting dirt under your fingernails and helping out. It requires

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Tourism students win at competition F O R T H E TOW N S M A N

College of the Rockies Tourism and Recreation Management students recently returned from a successful trip to the LinkBC Student Case Competition in Vancouver, taking first place in their category.

The competition is an opportunity for BC post-secondary students in tourism and hospitality programs to demonstrate their research, presentation and problem-solving skills by answering challenging case questions in front of a panel of industry leaders.

The College’s team was made up of four second-year students, Leo Li, Julie Biesen, Tony Fisher and Ashley Winchester. They were one of 17 teams from 13 BC post-secondary institutions. The compe-

tition was divided into diploma and degree categories as well as into two different themes: Tourism Human Resources and Hotel Sales and Marketing. The College team participated in the Tourism Human Resources theme against three other diploma-level programs.

On October 20, the teams were presented with their case problem at 7:00am. The College team’s question required them to create a plan that would assist industry leaders in coming up with best practices in regard to wages and benefits for employees. Students were asked to create ideal compensation packages that were competitive with other industries yet respectful of the tight margins

that exist in the tourism sector. They then had five hours to complete their research and to create a 12 minute presentation outlining their recommendations.

All teams answered questions posed to them by a panel of industry judges who then graded them based on their research, analysis, recommendations, presentation and teamwork.

“The LinkBC Student Case Competition was an amazing experience. It was a great opportunity to meet industry professionals and other Tourism students from other institutions,” notes Winchester. “I feel very proud to represent College of the Rockies and the Tourism and Recreation Management pro-

Bisset Singers in Invermere JAMES ROSE

The resplendent sounds of the Bisset Singers are making their way back to Invermere on Friday, November 6th at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church.

The Chuck Bisset-led choir is returning to the valley with a brio and passion for their music sure to inspire and entertain.

Mr. Bisset loves music of all kinds, and as a priority, he chooses songs for his choir’s repertoire that reflect latitude. As Mr. Bisset says, “it is important to (the) concert’s appeal to a broader base in the community.”

The Bisset Singers last performed in Invermere two years ago. For this year’s show, the audience will be treated to a special performance from Mr. Bisset’s daughter Savannah. Savannah currently is based in New York City and is a rising star as a professional soprano. She currently performs with an opera company just below the New York Metropolitan Opera, but was recently invited to audition for the prestigious choir company.

Savannah’s professional New York debut

as Marquerite in Andre Gretry’s Richard Coeurde-lion opera received a New York Times review exclaiming “Ms. Bisset excelled in one of the score’s few arias.”

The Bisset Singers are a diverse group. Mr. Bisset is proud to welcome his daughter back to the Kootenay area to perform but is also equally as proud to feature singers that he normally teaches in the choir. “I have a wide range of ages in my choir, with more than half of the soprano section being between nine and thirteen years old!”

The show’s repertoire will showcase

songs from Duke Ellington, and will be accompanied by a big band soundtrack thanks to the choir groups newly acquired sound system.

Additionally, the audience can expect to hear the familiar SkyFall title song from the James Bond movie and after the intermission, the choir will give the rest of the program over to the finest of classical music.

The show will commence at 7 pm. Tickets are available at Canterbury Flowers and are $20 (adults), $15 (seniors), and $12 (students).

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College of the Rockies’ Tourism and Recreation Management students (l-r) Leo Li, Julie Biesen, Ashley Winchester and Tony Fisher enjoy the sights in Vancouver while attending the LinkBC Student Case Competition. gram. My team and I proved that even though we come from a small college, we are able to compete with the larger schools in the province.”

“I am extremely proud of our Tourism and Recreation Management Case Competition team. They excelled because of the exemplary job they did

in connecting the theory and material they learned in the classroom to the real-life case situation presented to them in the competition,” added Tour-

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Find out more about College of the Rockies’ Tourism and Recreation program at cotr. ca/TourismRec.

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From left to right: Lin Gracewood, Lee Rose, Judy Dickson, Marcia Eddy, Russ Colombo (EKFH), Brian Eddy, Donna Grainger (EKFH) and Theresa Vandergeest celebrate the success of YKRS Carefest.

Yahk Carefest fundraises $10,000 EKFH

Outpouring of Yahk Carefest Spirit ~ $10,000 for ICU The Yahk Kingsgate Recreation Society’s Carefest fundraiser for EKFH’s ICU Redevelopment Campaign can only be described as outstanding.

The October 3 fundraiser was a fun-filled extravaganza with lots of opportunities for supporters to bid on live and silent auction items, take a chance on prizes featured on the treasure

trees or just simply make a donation.

The evening was further complemented with a scrumptious buffet dinner and music from the always popular Creston Community Band.

The audience was a varied mix of young and old all with a common goal of supporting the YKRS in showing its commitment to health care at the regional hospital.

At the close of the evening the crowd was not disappointed as an outstanding $10,000 was presented to representatives from EKFH who attended the event.

President Judy Dickson of YKRS said, “We

are so proud of our accomplishment in the amount being contributed to the ICU. The entire committee deserves a huge round of applause and a wellearned break after a job well done.”

“I was unbelievably taken back at how well-organized and presented the Carefest fundraiser was in Yahk,” said Patricia Whalen, Assistant Executive Director at EKFH. “To the people and organizations who supported the Yahk Kingsgate Recreation Society — thank you. To YKRS itself your trust and support for EKFH is very much appreciated.”

The summer has

been a busy one for the ICU Redevelopment Campaign with events in support of and donations arriving on a regular basis.

The East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s new ICU is to be commissioned in the spring of 2016.

A major donor driven community campaign to raise $1,000,000 was launched in October 2014 to assist in the purchase of various ICU capital equipment. The fundraising campaign is anticipated to meet its target prior to the commissioning.

For more information on the ICU campaign visit www.ekfh.ca.

Wildsight thankful for support in Open Gate Garden Upgrades Wildsight

Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook is very thankful to the organizations and community volunteers who helped with the realization of all the recent Open Gate Garden upgrades. As is now evident when driving down Rotary Drive in Kimberley, there is a path from the Kimberley Aquatic Center to the Open Gate Garden and a brand new Gazebo that would not have been possible without grant funds and community strength.

The new pathway increases the opportunity for users of all ages and abilities, including

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Community Grant Applications Kimberley & District Community Foundation is inviting registered non-profit charitable organizations to apply for grants from the Kootenay Savings Community Fund and the KDCF Community Funds.

The purpose of these grants is to provide assistance with the funding of educational, cultural, environmental, or economic non profit projects that will be of assistance to the communities of Kimberley and area, including Skookumchuck, St. Mary’s, Ta Ta Creek, Meadowbrook, Wycliffe, and Wasa.

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those with mobility restrictions, to access the Open Gate Garden. The new Gazebo enhances the garden by providing an outdoor shelter that can act as a hub for gardening knowledge transfer such as workshops or even as a quick way to duck away from a sudden rain shower.

Dirk de Geus, Food Sustainability Coordinator for Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook states, “I am moved by the generosity of everyone involved and would like to extend a special thanks to RCR for making their bobcat available for the trail construction, and Dave Check, who volunteered numerous hours of his time as the tenacious bobcat operator. We are also extremely grateful for Tyee Log and Timber and the volunteer hours Rob Wheeler and his

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crew put in to build the gazebo. And lastly special thanks must be mentioned for Paula Gordon who aided in staining the lumber in addition to her countless volunteer hours in the garden, and the hard working volunteers that came out on trail construction day to lend a hand.”

The concept of the Open Gate Garden is a unique story, as it is truly a free edible gardening space for the community to grow, harvest, and learn together.

Everyone and anyone is encouraged to make use of it, and continue its growth into the years to come.

For any question regarding the Open Gate Garden please contact Dirk at 250-427-9325 x 223 or dirk@wildsight. ca.

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The Moose Hunter from Moosomin – Part II FJ Hurtak

( An excerpt from the book – Hunting the Antlered Big Game of the Kootenays ) The word moose is an Algonquin word for ‘strip away’ — a reference to their bark eating capabilities. Just about every second tree was either thrashed from aggressive ‘horning’ or had the bark half chewed off. In the fall, large bulls will eat up to 50 lbs of food per day including bark, buds, shrubs, leaves, willows, alder, and basically anything that tastes good, including aquatic plants if still available.

The breeding season which usually occurs in these parts from mid-September to mid-October, sees somewhat of an interruption in feeding habits, as procreation of the species is foremost on their minds. However, they still have to eat some, and from the sign I was seeing it appeared this bull and perhaps other moose were using this place as a regular dining hall.

Forty-five minutes later, when I was getting near the area where the bull was, I cautiously poked my head out from the trees. I scanned the area piece-by-piece looking for old Shadrack, but it appeared he had vanished into thin air. The next thing I saw move was Ken, who was directly above where I saw the moose. When we eventually met up I asked, “Couldn’t you get a crack at him?”

“At what?” he replied. I explained to him what I had seen, and could not believe an animal that large had slipped away on us like a ghost, without either one of us seeing him.

“The big ones who know they are being hunted didn’t get big without learning how to avoid hunters” Ken quipped.

I couldn’t argue against his logic this time. This was our sixth day in moose heaven, and although we knew there were plenty of moose in this spot, Ken had not been presented a good opportunity to fill his tag.

The other bad news was that, we had to leave for town that afternoon as I had business to attend to, and Ken had to meet his daughter who was arriving from Barbados the following day.

Several days later Ken called me and asked if I could make another sojourn to the region. Regretfully I could not, so Ken decided to head out on his own. When he finally returned home after the hunt, I was more than anxious to find out how he made out. In his own words, here is the final chapter of the quest for Mr Big. “It took four-wheel drive to get me back to moose camp, as I encountered over a foot and a half of snow when I went over the summit, and soon ran into two other hunters who I stopped and talked to. They told me I was crazy to go any further because you could not leave the main road, and they said there was no sign of any animals anyway. I pushed on despite their advice, but a bit later, if I could have turned around I probably would have.

“I did manage to make it to the camp though, much later that afternoon, and surprisingly the closer I got, the less snow there was, even to

Bull Moose. Larry Tooze Photo the point where I could see lots of bare spots.

“The next morning I took a backpack and some rope and walked to near the area where you had seen the big bull. I was armed with my old Hudson Bay Cooey .270, with my new Bushnell Rainguard scope on it, and I felt very confident with its accuracy, since I had purchased the new optics.

“I walked up to a ridge, which I knew would take me to the road overlooking the big clear-cut which you and I had been hunting.

I approached the area where we had encountered the sow grizzly with her cubs, and right below that particular spot was the moose we had been looking for. He was about 2 kms (1.2 miles away) just below a ridge. He was feeding, and on occasion he was batting some willows around. I had a decision to make.....to go down on a lower skid trail or to stay on the upper one to put myself within shooting range. I elected to stay high, thinking that if he moved up, which he easily could have done, I would lose sight of him if I stayed low.

“It took me a good half an hour or so, crouching, and sometimes crawling on my hands and knees

until I got to an area that was adjacent to him about 300 yards away.

I figured that was about as close as I could get without him seeing me, so I made my way to the edge of the trail and centred my scope right on his hump. I had never shot a moose there before but several veteran moose hunters had told me that the hump area is the spot on the moose that controls all the muscles in their front legs.

“I carefully aimed and fired, and could hear the loud whack of the bullet as it hit home. The bull lurched forward up the hill and I fired again. This time he went down, and I quickly started making my way across to him, keeping him in sight at all times. I had heard many stories about hunters thinking their animal was dead and when they got there it was gone, never to be seen again. Cautiously, I approached him and as he was still moving I finished him with one more shot. I looked at my watch and it was 9:15 a.m. I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me, and in the back of my mind while I was skinning and quartering, was the thought of that grizzly sow and cubs. I kept a loaded gun readily available at all times as I prepared

the meat for transport. My first pack down to the lower skid trail was the antlers and heart. I didn’t know then, but the heart turned out to be the most tender piece of meat on that huge animal. I slid five other packs in the snow down the mountain and left them near the trail by a landing. It was getting late in the day so I took the antlers and heart back to camp first, where I had a plastic toboggan. I spent most of the night looking at the antlers realizing that I had accomplished my dream of wanting to harvest a truly trophy moose.

“I was blessed with another two inches of snow overnight and in the morning I was on my way back up the road with the sleigh. All in all, I made five packs and over 12 hours and 20 kms later I had all of my moose out to the truck. I was determined to drive out that night despite being physically drained, as my tarp tent camp had been leaking, and most of my gear was soaked, plus I was worried about even being able to get back out safely with deteriorating road conditions. Leaving that night was a wise decision, as the summit road was getting close to being impassable. It was a harrowing trip back,

slipping and sliding all over the road. Eventually, though, I persevered and arrived at the highway where there was no snow at all.

When I got home despite being completely played out, it was difficult getting to sleep. What a hunt...what a moose!”

Ken’s Shiras moose measured over 50 inches wide, and the antlers weighed approximately 30 pounds. I’ve always said that the amount of effort and time expended to harvest an animal helps determine the kind of trophy you think it is. There’s no doubt in my mind that Ken will fondly remember almost every detail of this hunt for the rest of his life. If his memory starts to fade a bit in later years all he has to do to rekindle those memories, is to take a short walk to his classic backyard cabin which he calls ‘MacDonald House’, and fix his eyes on those antlers hanging on the wall.

F.J. Hurtak is the author of the books Elk Hunting in the Kootenays and Hunting the Antlered Big Game of the Kootenays available at selected retailers in B.C. and Southern Alberta.

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Kootenay Rockies Tourism just held their 38th Annual General Meeting on October 6th in Revelstoke. The organization held this in conjunction with a regional Tourism Industry Conference which featured many interesting presentations on issues and topics that are currently at the forefront of the industry today.

This event also marked a historic change in leadership at the Board of Directors level. Long-time Invermere resident Mike Smith, former business owner of McToogles, and locally renowned musician, stepped aside

from his position of Chair and Thom Tischik of the Revelstoke Accommodation Association was elected as the new Chair.

It was a memorable moment at the Kootenay Rockies conference when Doug McIntosh, Secretar y/Treasurer and former founding father of the organization acknowledged Mike Smith for the tremendous efforts and contributions to tourism in this area that he has made over his 35 year tenure.

Mike has been active in tourism on many levels. He sat on the Tourism BC (now Destination BC) Board for 3 years, he was President

Mike has owned many retail shops in the valley over the past forty years and most recently owned and ran the highly successful McToogle’s Restaurant here in Invermere.

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Local food related programs such as the school breakfast and lunch programs, the Parkland Middle School salad bar program, the cooking programs for families, seniors and youth run out of the Family Connections HUB and the community produce garden are a few of the local initiatives helping families to feed their children.

Free and low cost meals are provided through the Salvation Army, Street Angels, and some of the local churches. Families can access a hamper once a month from the Cranbrook Food Bank and there is reduced cost grocery shopping for some items at the

Poverty is a real issue in Cranbrook as many families struggle to pay the bills and maintain affordable housing. Many of us take things for granted like just filling up our vehicle with fuel whenever we need to. We don’t often think of alternate transportation as we hop in our vehicle and drive to the grocery store to grab something quick for supper. We often don’t think about having to plan our day around walking to/from the grocery store or only being able to buy what we need, not what we want, like a treat for our child while we wait in line at the cash register. We often don’t hesitate when we eat out at a restaurant and charge it to our credit card or buy a luxury item that we don’t really need.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You’ll act and feel as if you are more in your element. Return calls and catch up on others’ news. You’ll want to listen for the implications surrounding someone’s statement. Your instincts might indicate that you need more facts. Verify this information. Tonight: Be available.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You could be concerned about someone else’s attitude regarding money. You might find that this person is closing down.

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There will be changes later, but confusion reigns right now. Tonight: Pay bills first.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You seem to sense various chaotic forces around you. Tune in to what is important to you, and make what feels like the appropriate decision. You might feel energized. Others are likely to notice your charisma and respond accordingly. Tonight: Go for what you want.

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Your sensitivity could overwhelm you today, causing your intuition to become confused.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You recognize the importance of networking. Plan on touching base with several key people, and make lunch plans. A partner, associate or dear loved one might only add to the chaos.

Do your best to stay centered.

Tonight: Find your friends, and make weekend plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Tension builds because you feel as though you must act a certain way. Is this based on your judgment, or someone else’s? Let go of your need to please others, and trust in your abilities. Tonight: Whatever you are doing, you could be out till the wee hours.

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Your abilities to charm others, see results and detach will come together. Still, be careful, as there could be a backfire. Not everyone understands you or your personality. Authenticity will make a difference. A discussion with an expert will be fascinating. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You could be exhausted by what is happening with a loved one.

You might feel overwhelmed by all the changes going on right now. Take your time, but don’t rely on your feelings; logic is what counts. You will be in a position where you can’t say too much. Tonight: Be patient.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Others encourage you to join them. You might not realize how distant you are. Consider letting go and relaxing. You will gain from the experience if you let go of a judgment that could be off. Ask yourself why you have adopted this protective stance.

Tonight: Sort through offers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You can be overly serious without intending to. You might be

focused on completing a project or getting through some work or personal calls. If you note negativity coming from you, do your best to pull away before you say or do anything drastic. Tonight: Easy works.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your playfulness is renowned.

While others could get locked into a situation, you will bypass it with ease. Be careful with your finances, as they could be out of whack. Be sure not to sign any financial agreements or contracts right now. Tonight: Full of fun and games.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Tension builds in your personal or domestic life. No matter what happens, you will have to come face to face with the issue.

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by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: An acquaintance recently lost his job, and we invited him and his wife to move into our home on a temporary basis. We all agreed they would live with us until one of them found another professional position.

It’s been only three months, but it’s already uncomfortable. “Sue” and “Bob” do small household chores and pay a minimal amount in rent, but that doesn’t counteract the interruption they have added to our daily lives. They have taken over the fridge, the cabinets, the laundry room, the living space and the kitchen.

We have no private time anymore and cannot trust them to lock doors or turn off the dryer or coffeemaker when they leave the house. They parade around the house seminude, make a lot of noise when we’re sleeping and talk while we are reading or watching TV. We have discussed these issues and others as they have come up, but it hasn’t helped. We’ve asked them to keep out of our bedrooms and home office, but the other day I found both of them coming out of the office. We do not want to put locks all over. We want to trust them, but it seems unlikely. They have made comments about our bills, which indicates they have looked at our private mail.

They are supposedly applying for jobs, but so far haven’t found anything that pays what they feel they deserve. We worry we’ll be stuck with them forever.

They have severance pay, unemployment and money from family members. They spend it on manicures, personal trainers and new electronics. Here’s the kicker: They are actively seeking a divorce.

How do we tell them they have overstayed their welcome? -- Bad Roomies Dear Roomies: You need to set a deadline and stick to it. Tell Sue and Bob that you hadn’t anticipated the job search would take so long and you can no longer accommodate them. Give them one month to find other arrangements. Bring home boxes so they can pack (and help them along). At the end of the deadline, if they make no attempt to leave, tell them you will put their belongings on the front steps. Then change your locks.

Dear Annie: My husband and son have chronic lung problems. Our son has asthma, and my husband’s lung health has gotten worse over the years. We have never been smokers, but we have tolerated our relatives who are. Lately, however, family gatherings are proving difficult. Exposure to cigarette smoke can cause my husband to have a setback and my son’s asthma to flare up.

I have mentioned that their smoking causes problems, but they don’t seem to pay attention. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. If I were a smoker, I would feel terrible if I thought I caused someone else to have health problems, but they don’t seem to feel the same. Yet they would be upset if we didn’t attend these functions. Any suggestions? -Smoked Out Dear Smoked Out: Your husband and son should not be subjected to cigarette smoke, period. Tell the relatives you love them and would enjoy spending time with them, but your family’s health comes first. Ask if they would please smoke outside. Otherwise, sorry, but you won’t be able to come.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. You can also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook.com/AskAnnies.

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Scientists find oxygen atoms in comet ASSOCIATED PRESS

BERLIN - Scientists say they have detected significant amounts of molecular oxygen coming out of a comet, an unexpected find that may have implications for the search for alien life and understanding how the solar system formed.

Oxygen atoms are abundant throughout the universe, but because they react very easily with other elements they are rarely found in the molecular form known as O2. Scientists had previously assumed that almost all oxygen in a comet would come in the form of water (H2O), carbon monoxide (CO), or carbon dioxide (CO2).

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the most surprising discovery we have made so far on 67P, because oxygen was not among the molecules expected in a cometary coma,â&#x20AC;? said Kathrin Altwegg, who co-authored the study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Andre Bieler, a research fellow at the University of Michigan who contributed to the study, said the constant level of molecular oxygen observed in the gas cloud indicates it was trapped before the comet formed and has remained there, untouched, since the early days of the solar system some 4.6 billion years ago.

Altwegg said the process by which molecular oxygen got into the comet challenges some theories about how the solar system formed, theories that presume all matter was heated and then cooled. Such a process would have resulted in the loss of mo-

lecular oxygen.

She said the finding could also have implications for the hunt for life on other planets. Many scientists have assumed the presence of oxygen and methane is a good

indication of life, because those molecules are a by-product of primitive life forms.

But the abundance of both on comet 67P suggests that those two molecules alone

US fighter jets track runaway military blimp ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said Wednesday that U.S. fighter jets were tracking an unmanned Army surveillance blimp that tore loose from its ground tether in Maryland and drifted north over Pennsylvania.

Details were sketchy, but a statement from the North American Aerospace Defence Command in Colorado said the blimp detached from its station at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, at about 12:20 p.m. EDT.

Two F-16 fighter jets from the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base in New Jersey were monitoring the craft, which was travelling north at an altitude of about 16,000 feet.

FAA officials were working with the military to ensure air traffic safety in the area.

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It is not yet clear how the blimp came loose.

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Carl Raymond Mark â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blackieâ&#x20AC;?

1939 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Carl Mark, longtime resident of Cranbrook, announces he lost his battle with cancer on Sunday evening, October 25, 2015 at his home in Cranbrook at 76 years of age surrounded by his loving family.

Carl was born on March 22, 1939 in Cranbrook. He loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing and camping were among a few of his favourite things.

Carl is survived by his daughter Carri (Alfred), grandchildren Robyn, Megan, Taylor and Annastacia, his sister Christine Faires, sister Gail (Bunk) McMahon, sister Lil Parsons of Creston and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia Mark, daughter Michelle Mark, mother Anne Mark, father Peter Mark, brother Peter Mark and sister Sharron Oakley.

A memorial service for Carl will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook at 2:00 pm with Gordon Murphy officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t automatically be taken as evidence of life, said Altwegg.

Sara Seager, a professor of planetary science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involved in

the research, said the findings were a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wakeup callâ&#x20AC;? because O2 has long been top of the list of molecules sought by scientists hoping to find evidence of life on other planets.

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