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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015
VOL 118 NO. 48
Time for a Parade! Pages 14-15
Grand Forks RCMP get new corporal CRAIG LINDSAY
Grand Forks Gazette
The new Grand Forks RCMP non-commissioned officer is settling in and enjoying the area. Cpl. Philip Crack started in town on Nov. 18 after transferring from Terrace where he worked for West Pacific Region Traffic Services. Crack is taking over from Cpl. Richard Lanz, who is retiring in January. As well, a new staff sergeant is expected to arrive in January. “I was the corporal in charge of the integrated road safety unit,” said Crack. “We were responsible for strictly doing traffic enforcement.” Crack, who moved to Grand Forks with his wife and two school-aged children, said he is enjoying the area so far. “People are very friendly,” he said. “Everyone is very welcoming and appreciative.” Crack, who grew up in Merritt, said he was in Terrace on a “limited duration post” and after four years he was able to pick where he wanted • See NEW CORPORAL and see also CORPORAL RETIRES page 8
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Betty Brothers shows off one of the plates her husband has collected over the years. The plate and many other collectibles are for sale along with many Christmas items by donation. The money raised will go towards helping a local family in need. Craig Lindsay photo
Goodwill at Christmastime CRAIG LINDSAY
Grand Forks Gazette
When Betty and Don Brothers found out about a young family who have been down on their luck since the husband was laid off from his job, they knew they had to do something. With the Brothers wanting to downsize from their house, they decided they would sell off many of their Christmas decorations, dishes, tablecloths and other treasures and give the money to the family to help them out during this holiday season. “Through the grapevine I heard about this local family,” said Betty. “Apparently the husband got laid off and the mom is a stay-at-home mom.
Being laid off before Christmas is terrible. I said to myself, we’re selling our house and it’s a good time to downsize all my Christmas things.” The Brothers took out an ad in the local paper and have had a pretty good response, raising almost $1,000 for this young family. Betty says they plan to have the sale one more day—Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at their home on 7004 First Street. She is hoping they will get an even bigger and better turnout to help the family even more. Most of the Christmas items can be had by donation. With over 150 items, there is sure to be something for everyone. “My husband was a cabinet
minister and used to get a lot of gifts so he had this picture of Kootenay Lake that someone bought for $250,” she said. “That really helped.” In fact, her husband Don was a MLA for Rossland-Trail for five terms from 1958-1972. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Mines and Petroleum Resources and as Minister of Education. He also served as a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Don and Betty have been married for 15 years and came to Grand Forks eight years ago. “He traveled the world,” said Betty. “It’s amazing the amount of stuff he’s accumulated over the years; gifts of all kinds.”
Bear cub downtown causes stir CRAIG LINDSAY
Grand Forks Gazette
A bear cub wandering around downtown Grand Forks on Monday afternoon drew quite a crowd. People gathered around to take pictures of
the cute but emaciated cub, who was climbing up several of the sidewalk trees. The cub then went from Second Street up Market Avenue and climbed another tree in front of Jogas Espresso Cafe. Just before 5 p.m. local conservation officer Dave Webster and an RCMP officer brought the • See BEAR CUB page 23
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