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All the reports are part of the service review, Mayor says C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor

It may seem like Council is being inundated with reports lately — on buildings, on financial trends, on operations — but it is all a build up from the moment the new Council started work, says Mayor Don McCormick.

“It’s not that it’s all happening now. It’s cumulative over a year,” he said. “We talked a lot about a service review and it is all coming together in these various reports.”

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The Kimberley Dynamiters held their annual Skate with Santa last Sunday at the Civic Centre. And kids weren’t the only ones looking to spend some quality time with Santa. Above, Captain Jason Richter and Eric Buckley share their Christmas wishes. The next Dynamiter home game is Saturday night against Golden. See more on Page 4.

Smoking bylaw passes second reading No smoking outdoors in Platzl, parks or on city trails C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor

Kimberley City Council gave second reading to the updated No Smoking bylaw this week, with one amendment.

The issue arose over smoking on trails. As written, the bylaw said smoking would not be allowed on the Rails to Trails, but did not

parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities, both indoor and out; and bar and restaurant patios.

Further, they propose a ban on smoking within 7.5 metres of entrances and windows.

The previous distance is 3 metres. This means no smoking within the Platzl.

“We’re not trying to be radical,” McCormick said.

mention other trails in the City. Coun. Albert Hoglund said he couldn’t support that.

Mayor Don McCormick said that the issue is not so much air quality but safety. If a cigarette is not put out properly it could start a fire in a wooded area in or close to town. After some discussion, Council added all trails within Kimberley to the bylaw.

There will be a ban on smoking on City trails, in

“These are just incremental improvements to the existing bylaw.

It’s certainly not practical to have ashtrays along the trails and it is a safety factor. But this doesn’t mean our bylaw officer will be patrolling the trails. Action is triggered by complaints, as with all bylaws. We rely on people understanding what we are trying to accomplish.”

He says that at some point there will likely be signs posted at trail heads advising of the no smoking bylaw.

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OCP renewal set to begin KIMBERLEY, BC - The City of Kimberley is excited to announce that the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) will undergo a comprehensive review in 2016.

The project is being launched in early January and is scheduled to be completed by the end of summer. First adopted in 2005, the current OCP needs to be reviewed to ensure its alignment with the current community values and vision and with other community planning exercises such as the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Climate Change Adaptation, and Affordable Housing.

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Harley raffle set for Christmas eve BARRY COULTER

The Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society is holding its annual Harley Davidson raffle, with a chance to win two of the iconic motorcycles.

A limited number of $25 tickets are still available, says Society President Terry Segarty, and the draw itself will be held on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, at Harley Davidson of the Kootenays, 2108 Cranbrook Street North.

First prize is a Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe. Second prize is a Harley Davidson Street 750. Third prize is a bar table and chairs.

MLA Bill Bennett has confirmed he will do the draw.

Tickets are available at the Tamarack Centre (beside the Dollar Store), the Harley Davidson of the Kootenays dealership, through Hospice Society President Terry Segarty (250-581-1318) or Society Fundraising Co-ordinator Karen Grant, who can be contacted at the Tamarack Centre. Or check out the Hospice Society’s website at www. ckhospice.com.

The Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society offers support services to individuals and their families who are dealing with death and dying.

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The Kimberley Community Band presented their annual Christmas Concert last Friday.

Kimberley Community Band Festive Pops Concert John Allen For the Bulletin

Last Friday evening, Kimberley’s band performed a pleasant variety of Christmas music at the Anglican Church hall to an appreciative audience, who, between band selections, joined the band in many carols. Proceeds went to the Food Bank.

First was the old English tune Sleigh Ride, followed by a medley from the Sesame Street Celebration 50th anniversary Christmas Time is Here. Themes from The Nutcracker followed, featuring March of the Toy Soldiers (bump ba da bump bump bump ba ba) with Jeannie Mac-

Donald on piccolo.

The audience enjoyed intermission where audience and performers mingled (That doesn’t happen in the big city!) and treats were provided by the band. (Nor does that.)

Next Ian had the band members give us some insights and sample tunes on their instruments. Woodwinds included piccolo, flute, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet; yes, saxophone and clarinet are classified as woodwinds. Brass were trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, and the lowest brass, the tuba. Also percussion - drumsets and an assortment of bells,

whistles, little horns. Interesting and informative demonstrations.

The best piece of the night played to much applause - Highlights from Les Miserables. More carols followed, starting with Vaughan Williams Christmas folk carols, then What Child is This?

Good King Wenceslas and Frosty the Snowman.

The last piece by the band was A Christmas Festival, the famous work for bands by Leroy Anderson against which all other Christmas medleys are judged. The lovely evening concluded with We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Have a wonderful one!

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A GOOD PLACE TO BE. Solid Waste Changes – Kimberley City Council adopted the ‘City of Kimberley Solid Waste and Regulations Bylaw No. 2520’ at the Regular Meeting of Council held on September 28th, 2015. The City asks that you please review the Bylaw to educate yourself on the changes. These changes will be enforced beginning January 12, 2016. Here are a few of the changes that were adopted: • Garbage must be set out in cans only. Each household may put out a maximum of two garbage cans. For allowable garbage can specifications or for more details on our garbage collection program, please visit http://www.kimberley.ca/services/garbage-pickup-schedule.

• No recyclable materials will be collected. All yard and garden waste, paper, cardboard, glass containers, etc. are to be taken to the Kimberley Transfer Station at 800 Jim Ogilvie Way. City crews will not collect your garbage if there is recycling or yard waste mixed in with it. Yellow recycling bins are set out in key locations around the City for paper, cardboard, tin & aluminum cans and plastic milk jugs. The City asks that you lend a hand to any neighbours requiring assistance in getting their recycling to the appropriate bins or their yard waste to the landfill.

Please visit our website at https://kimberley.civicweb.net/Documents/ DocumentList.aspx?ID=603 to view the new Bylaw. If you have any questions please contact Operations & Environment Services at 250-4279660.

Holiday Garbage Schedule - Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st are statutory holidays for City employees. Garbage pick-up for December 25th will be picked up on December 24th and garbage pick-up on Friday January 1st will be picked up on Thursday December 31st.

FREE Downtown Shuttle - The Peak to Platzl downtown shuttle is a FREE scheduled service between the ski resort base area, the upper-mountain accommodations, and the downtown shops, pubs and restaurants.

Beginning December 20, the shuttle service operates every day (except statutory holidays) until March 26, 2016. The shuttle will run on Friday schedule for extended hours on New Year’s Eve! The shuttle schedule is posted at Kimberley.ca or contact Planning@Kimberley.ca.

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Free Family Swim – Come out and enjoy the Kimberley Aquatic Centre for free on Wednesday, December 23rd from 6:00-7:00 p.m., sponsored by Simply Kimberley.

Holiday Camps at the Aquatic Centre – Indoor & Outdoor Adventures, Swimming, Crafts & Games. Camps run December 21st-23rd and the 28th-31st from 8 am-3:30 pm for children 4 to 10 years old. $45.00 per day.

Call 250.427.2983 or visit http:// www.kimberley.ca/community/ things-do/recreation-and-parks/ aquatic-centre#features for more information.

Shop Local Draw – To enter the draw submit local gift purchase receipts at City Hall or the Chamber of Commerce. The deadline is December 18th and the draw will take place at Spirit Rock Climbing Centre.

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More from the Dynamiters Skate with Santa party The Best Post Holiday Liver Detox By: Dr. Darcie Pawlick BSc, ND

Every year most people tend to indulge during the Christmas holidays and end up either overeating or eating way too much refined sugar and other refined carbohydrates. Our solution is to try to keep balanced by sticking to a very clean, healthy diet 80-90% of the time at home and then 10-20% of the time it is okay to have something that may not be as healthy when you are out. Another key part for prevention is not having these sweet foods in the house so there is no temptation.

In January there is a high rate of people feeling that it is a good time to do a “cleanse” or “detox” – so what is the best way to do this? The shelves of health food stores are stocked with many detox kits all claiming to help rid the body of excess toxins and help with detoxification. What you may not know is that most of these detox kits contain laxatives in the form of herbs. Whether the laxative is synthetic or herbal it will still contribute to an imbalance of the gastrointestinal flora.

Even though your bowel movements are speeding up and you may have many throughout the day and think that you are “detoxing” this is not necessarily a good thing and is typically just the result of the laxative herbs. A recommendation we have would be to either leave the laxative herbs out or take a high quality multi strain probiotic while detoxing.

Every January we too do a liver detox but we do ours a bit differently. One of the best ways to detox your body is through dietary modification using an elimination or hypoallergenic diet. We can control what is coming in our body via diet whereas we cannot control the impact of our external environment. In our opinion a detox is not complete unless there is dietary change. An elimination diet is just what it sounds like – basically you eliminate all common food sensitivities from the diet including elimination of food like gluten, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, corn, soy, refined sugars etc. Along with this we take an herbal tincture that supports liver detox which includes milk thistle, dandelion and globe artichoke as well as a product called MediClear Plus protein powder that contains many ingredients that help support liver function. We follow this diet and take these supplements for 3-4 weeks as this is the most beneficial amount of time to complete a detox, however, that’s not to say that you do not get some benefit from doing these programs for less time. We also emphasize foods that support detox like – cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, legumes, turmeric, green tea, raspberries, blueberries, garlic, dark leafy greens, apples, beets, seeds, almonds and lemon water. Other parts of our detox plan include: exercise, contrast showers, dry skin brushing, castor oil, journaling, gratitude and meditation. It is important to note that some people may feel worse before feeling the benefits of detoxification, but if you stick with it the symptoms subside and the benefits are worth it.

If you have any questions about liver detoxification please feel free to contact us via phone: 778-481-5008 or email: info@roots-to-health.com

Kimberley’s OCP renewal to begin From Page 1 “The cost of servicing and maintaining infrastructure for some forms of development is causing financial stress for most municipalities, and Kimberley is no different. Infrastructure renewal, new revenue and

financial sustainability are key priorities of Council. We want this OCP update to set the stage to encourage investment and development that improves our infrastructure position and enhances our financial resiliency.”

Most importantly, the OCP update is an opportunity for community members to have their say in how Kimberley should evolve. City staff have designed a process to ensure multiple opportunities for community

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members to be informed and engaged in the project. Troy Pollock, Manager of Planning Services, says “we have developed an engagement process that provides several innovative opportunities to get involved.” In late January the City will set-up a temporary “OCP in a Week” conversation space to invite community participation in the Plan. “We are looking forward to getting out of the office and being readily accessible to the community. We want to encourage everyone to stop in for a coffee and share their ideas of how to make Kimberley a good place to be.” City staff will also be using an online platform for residents and business operators to provide feedback on the OCP process for those that

would prefer to contribute when and where it is convenient to them.

Mayor Don McCormick echoes staff’s comments, “This project is our community’s opportunity to not only update policies around development and land use, but also give direction to other plans including capital infrastructure plans and budgeting.

Council needs this updated Plan to support decision making that is in line with the community’s expectations.”

More announcements will be made after the holiday season identifying the dates and times for the “OCP in a Week” event and other opportunities to provide feedback.

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Report Analysis – Financial Trend Analysis 2001-2015

Two of the five Strategic Priorities set by Council – Financial Sustainability and Infrastructure Renewal – require a balancing. Financial sustainability means living within our means; and at the same time reliable infrastructure is required to keep the community growing.

History paints a picture of not only where we have been but more important where we are headed. The goal of this trend analysis is to identify areas where we are heading in a different direction than needed to achieve our goals.

Taxation - the amount residents and businesses pays to the City each year – is $10.1M; User fees – amounts paid for water, sewer, and garbage – are another $5.1M of the $24M annual budget.

Generating new revenue (not increasing taxes to existing taxpayers) is a long term requirement to ensuring we are financially viable. In the short term, we need to deal with what we can control and achieve a balance between spending and service levels. Some areas require much more spending (such as infrastructure) and while some tax increases are the way to help pay for this, it cannot be the only action. Rationalizing our spending habits and service levels has been on-going for the past year, with progress made in some areas: - Operational costs have been reduced by about $200,000; - The front office at City Hall has undergone several changes aimed at staffing improvements, cost efficiencies and being more effective at getting the job done but there is much work left to do in this area.

This trend analysis contained several key recommendations aimed at achieving the balance needed for long term viability.

TAXATION The easiest thing to do is take an incremental approach to spending, and keep going back to the taxpayers for additional funds as needed. This approach has resulted on an average annual increase of more than 5% for the past 15 years. There are those in the community who feel tax increases are no problem – it is the price you pay to live in a great place; there are those on fixed incomes whose standard of living is impacted by the yearly increases; and high tax rates have an impact on our competitive position with other communities in the Kootenay region with whom we are competing for new residents. Also consider that the overall assessments have remained flat for the past 5 years.

All of this means that automatic tax increases are not healthy. Our strategy is to identify our municipal rate of inflation – the annual increase in the cost of the uncontrollable necessities for the City. This would be things like the union contract, fuel for the fleet, BC Hydro, etc. This increase would represent the maximum tax increase; any additional pressure for tax increase would be identified as such and that increase would be allocated directly to that expense. An example would be paving projects beyond what is in the current capital plan.

Staff has been directed to identify our inflation basket as a first step and determine our rate of inflation for 2015.

EXPENDITURES Four of the ten operation areas analysed have increased at a rate much higher than the others: economic development (358%), Water Sewer and Solid Waste (124%), General Government (118%) and Transportation and Civic Works (91%). The Economic Development portfolio expanded considerably with the addition of the Conference Center; given they are our infrastructure it is not surprising that utilities have increased as they have. It is in the areas of General Government (which includes things like administrative wages, legal and accounting, and maintaining City Hall) and Recreation and Culture where we have the highest increases in controllable costs.

Staff has been asked to identify targets for operational efficiencies along with options for service reductions where is makes sense to do that.

SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS This expense category makes up more than 50% of total expenditures, and 68% of taxation revenue. It is clearly the City’s biggest expense. This expense needs to be analysed in the context of service delivery and targets set for what we can afford to pay. In principle, increased wages need to be in line with increased productivity in order to reach our goal of long term financial viability.

A significant recommendation in this report and agreed by Council is a change to the exempt (non-union) staff salary increases. Increases have traditionally been tied to the results of the union contract. Going forward the CAO will award increases from an approved pool of money based on performance. Third party market reviews will also factor on an on-going basis.

The union contract is expiring at the end of February. Since these wages and benefits make up 73% of total wages, the new contract will be a big part of our inflation rate for 2016 and beyond.

GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE We are spending $1M less annually than needed to keep up with the depreciation of our general fund infrastructure. We need to stop this bleeding and begin rebuilding these assets. Chief among the assets are our roads.

We have already begun to sell assets that are not working for the city (that is, generating taxes); by selling we get short term cash and more important start generating taxes immediately and then get more taxes on the improvements when the asset is raw land. We are reviewing user fees for services funded through the general fund and will look to diverting any operation surpluses to invest in infrastructure.

Council will take all of this – as well as the other recommendations in the report – into consideration as we assess the operating budgets for the next 5 years and establish the tax rate for 2016.

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A new way forward From page 1 What is clear is that the current way of operating is not sustainable. You can’t continue going back to the residential and small business taxpayer year after year, McCormick says. Nor can the city continue to underfund infrastructure while building tourist amenities.

“Much of Jim Ogilvie’s (former longtime Mayor) vision has been fulfilled. We have a number of tourism amenities. But the money put into those amenities was money not put into infrastructure. Now we are shifting gears and moving city money to infrastructure.”

Report after report has indicated that new sources of revenue must be found and that service levels must be looked at.

That is ongoing, McCormick says.

“Every service the city offers is being reviewed. Are we getting maximum value for the

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money and are there ways to maintain it at a lower cost?”

All of these reports help in pointing Council in the necessary direction, though out of all of them, McCormick says the financial trend analysis prepared by CAO Scott Sommerville may be the most important. See his thoughts on that report in the sidebar, left.

Kimberley, BC… Each year, Western Financial Group employees from branches across Western Canada participate in the annual Support the Cause Walk which raises funds for Western Financial Group’s charitable arm, the Western Communities Foundation. All the funds raised in the Support the Cause Walk go towards the Western Communities Foundation’s three core programs which are infrastructure grants, matching grants and student bursaries.

For the Kimberley branch of Western Financial the matching grant program was a perfect fit for their team to get behind a cause that is dear to them the Kimberley Special Care Home.

Seven team members completed the walk donating a gift of $432 for patient comforts for the residential care facility. Taking part in the fundraising event was Shannon McKinstry, Corinne Caldwell, Yuko Shimokata, Bernece Foreman, Tami Prasad and Dana Reimer.

The gift is being directed to EKFH’s Starlite Campaign which launched November 27. Donations from individuals, businesses and corporations are making the stars shine in support of community health care programs. If you would like to light a path for others, please consider making a donation today visit www. ekfh.ca to learn more.

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The holiday season is upon us once again, family fun and visits, lots of good food and cheer.

We are starting our winter season with lots of snow and the skiing is great.

The Kimberley Elks Lodge #90 would like to take this opportunity to thank the whole community for all their support to our causes during the year.

We wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday season.

During this time we have special events including a Boxing Day Dance from 8:30PM to 12:30AM on December 26 with live music provided by the local band SKETCH, cover charge $7.

Special New Years Eve Party on December 31 with live entertainment by HOT MUCK. Cover charge is $30 per person and includes party favors, midnight snacks and bubbly, door prizes.

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I bet that lots of old, wrinkled folk, like me, were cackling with glee as they hauled out their iPads and, with rheumy eyes, checked the weather — which is happening all around them — and the latest hockey score. Apart from all that news, we already had learned all the right stuff; we knew it all, we believed.

But, thinking back, I’m not so sure. You see, I never learned the right stuff; I wasn’t supposed to. I was kept in school for years so that I didn’t go out and get a job and become a glut on the labour market, and expect to get paid.

Whilst attending the SIDCUP AND CHISTLEHURST GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS, for example, I learned the names of countless British Prime Ministers — most of them named Pitt — the position and relief of innumerable nations, half of which no longer exist, biology that turned out to be mostly wrong, and Latin Gram-

mar, some language that nobody speaks except, perhaps, the Pope. I emerged after six long years thoroughly baffled but with a SCHOOL CERTIFICATE but no grad party where, if it hadn’t been a boys’ school, it might have been possible to have learned really relevant stuff.

It was the same deal when I was gainfully employed at a certain Senior Secondary School for the Criminally Inept, here in the Kootenays. I wasn’t supposed to teach anything relevant; I was paid to keep hundreds Peter of teenagers subdued and Warland tidily out of the way.

But, come to think of it, I guess I was hired merely to show the kids how to learn. I’d found that necessary when I was forced into college and had no idea how to study and thus start learning.

However, despite the rules, here in the Kootenays, some of us naughtily rebelled.

For example: Dan Robinson and I created a geography/history course and actually studied real nations and the problems they were having back then. If we had been permitted to continue, some of that nonsense in Syria, Palestine, the Crimea and all sorts of places in Africa might have made sense now, but we were shut down by the Ministry For The Suppression of Learning. We had to hold back and stay within the old, archaic curricula, confining our geography classes to the continents on the top of the world, not those irrelevant

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ones floundering about up-side-down, while all history had to be about Cabot who named a trail around Nova Scotia, a battle on the Plains of Abraham where all the generals plus few ordinary guys got killed and which happened nowhere near the Great Plains where Sitting Bull was giving Custer a very bad time and Louis Riel was causing trouble by teaching all the wrong stuff down in the United States. We taught all about the Russian Revolution which occurred somewhere in the Soviet Union, wherever that was, and the American Revolution. This, at least, took place in North America and Virginia where cigarettes were invented and the populace ate each other. We never taught this fun bit; I saw it on TV recently.

Also, some of the staff members were struggling with mathematics, despite the governmental efforts to introduce the NEW MATH, which was soon to be wiped out by pocket calculators and computers.

Nobody, by the way, explained why that silly dot appeared in numbers like 23.5 degrees and $5062.15.

By the time any student had completed Grade 12 and graduated, everything he or she had had forced down an unwilling gullet was basically wrong and totally useless. Anything really worth learning occurred after school hours in drama productions, in that café across the road, at part-time jobs, on basketball trips and at high school dances and grad parties, where the real learning, which I had missed, really began.

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Merriment and happiness What’s Up?

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Anastasia Bartlet t

’ve been contemplating the “traditional” greeting; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. What exactly does that mean?

Merry means to be ‘cheerful and lively’ or ‘slightly and good-humoredly drunk’ (which probably describes this season for a number of people), and happy mean to be ‘contented’. I wonder how many people actually live the blessing.

Christmas is often a time of great stress for many; trying to meet others’ expectations, the perfectly decorated house, the perfect meal with all the special foods, the perfect gift which means running up the credit cards to afford it, the family get-together which can actually cause more damage to relationships then it solves. The expectations of good cheer are so high, anyone not able to reach them may feel even more miserable than they usually do resulting in a statistically higher suicide rate over the Christmas holidays.

For those wanting a deeper meaning to Christmas, there is the winter solstice, the returning of light to the world, there is the birth of a special baby bringing hope and peace to the world, or so the cards claim.

But is that enough?

What is Christmas really? In western society, Christmas conjures up the image of a huge red-suited elf (drinking a carbonated beverage) riding in a sleigh drawn by flying reindeer. Occasionally the baby might be there, but ultimately the central

figure of Christmas is Santa Claus, the semi-god of materialism encouraging everyone to want stuff rather than give stuff.

In Dickens’ Christmas Carol, the three ghosts’ ultimate goal was to loosen up Scrooge’s pocket book and have him start caring for the poor, the hungry, the sick, those who couldn’t look after themselves.

This is getting closer to the meaning of Christmas.

The baby to whom we pay occasional attention, was more than just a beatific infant surrounded by hay and animals. He was, and is, the one and only Lover of Mankind and Creator of Universe. He is the very God Incarnate who took flesh from a poor unknown Jewish girl, dwelt within her for nine months and was born into His creation in order to redeem it.

Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, / And the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! / Angels with shepherds glorify Him! / The wise men journey with a star! / Since for our sake the Eternal God was born as a Little Child!

(Nativity song) Christmas is a universal pivotal event wrapped up in the body of a tiny child.

Love became flesh and lived in creation, and by living in Him, each of us can truly love every single person in the world. Since God entered creation to redeem it, then everything I have actually belongs to God. So this is my prayer; When someone asks me for money, let me give them God’s money and let God

help them to spend it. When I buy food for the perfect meal, let me also remember to buy extra food for the food bank. When I write cards, let me remember to pray for each one and let the card help to a restore relationship.

Help me to portray Santa as an example of one who encourages people to help others by sharing the love. Help me to reach out to those who are in distress and to bring them comfort. Help me to welcome the stranger, the oppressed and the refugee with open arms. Help me to love everyone with the love You have blessed the world and which we remember at this time of the year.

From the time of His birth, Jesus was hated by the selfish, those who wielded power without love for others. These were the people who wanted to kill Him and destroy the unselfish love in the world.

These people still exist today, promoting hatred and fear and oppression and discriminating against the other.

Let us not do likewise. Let us all be lively, full of life and a little drunk on God’s love. Let us always be contented helping others however we can.

Let us all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year forever and ever.

Anastasia Bartlett is the author of Glimpses of Glory and member of St. Aidan’s Orthodox Church in Cranbrook.

Pastor of St. Aidan’s, Father Andrew Applegate, can be reached at 250-420-1582.

Interior Health year in review

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s I mark my first anniversary as Board Chair of Interior Health, I’m looking back on the highlights and challenges of 2015. From wildfires that blazed through much of our region, to major investments in surgical care, and a change in leadership within our organization, it has been quite a year.

We saw the departure of Dr. Robert Halpenny as President and CEO and in October, we announced his successor, Chris Mazurkewich. Prior to working with Alberta Health Services, Chris was Chief Operating Officer, Strategic & Corporate Services at Interior Health. It is great to have him back.

In September, we welcomed the first patients to the new Interior Heart & Surgical Centre. Located in Kelowna, this state-of-the-art facility now delivers the highest level of surgical care ever seen in the Interior. We are thrilled to offer this calibre of health care to residents from every corner of our region.

Capital projects in the area continue to move forward. The Creston Emergency Department upgrade project went to tender in November, while in Cranbrook the ICU/electrical

upgrade project is in final phase of construction.

24/7 CT coverage and the combined efforts of Kootenay Lake Hospital physicians and staff now mean thrombolytic (clot buster) stroke care is available locally for Nelson and area patients, creating opportunities for better patient outcomes.

The addition of a Snoezelen room at Columbia View Lodge in Trail is helping residents with cognitive issues, while an on-line tour of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital’s maternity ward is a great resource for those who are expecting.

In Golden, patients with broken bones needing ambulance transport ride a little easier after physicians, nurses and BC Ambulance paramedics implemented a new pain management protocol. This was a great example of working together to provide the best care possible to our patients.

I’d also like to recognize everyone who was involved this summer when sprinklers flooded Hardy View Lodge in Grand Forks. With everyone’s help the impact to residents was kept to a minimum.

A significant milestone was

Erwin Malzer reached this year when our Board approved the Letter of Understanding with the Ulkatcho First Nation, the last of eight health agreements that create a strong partnership to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people. We also renewed an LOU with the Ktunaxa nation this year.

Our work to expand access to HIV testing and treatment has led to significant increases in screening for the disease.

Since 2013, HIV testing in the region has increased by 50 per cent. Screening is a critical step in controlling and eventually

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ending the AIDS epidemic.

Throughout the year I have enjoyed touring the region to meet with staff, physicians, volunteers, and our elected officials. We managed to cover a lot of territory including Cranbrook, Kaslo, Nelson, Salmo and Trail. These visits are a priority for myself and the CEO, and over the coming year we will visit other communities in the region.

There is much to celebrate, but we also have much to accomplish. In an effort to decrease demand on hospital and residential services, we are shifting our focus to integrated primary and community care, embracing new approaches that not only benefit our patients but also the health-care system.

At Interior Health, every person matters and I am extremely proud of the staff, physicians and volunteers who demonstrate this philosophy every day in their dedication to quality health care. Our current board is exceptionally engaged and, for the first time, has a majority of women serving and chairing half of the board committees. I am confident that the next year will bring plenty of change for the better.

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FREE FAMILY SWIM Saturday, December 19 from 12-1 pm. Cranbrook Aquatic Centre, sponsored by the KinClub of Cranbrook.

Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE FAMILY SWIM: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Simply Kimberley. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Back by popular demand! Have Camera Will Travel.... presents “Have Kids, Will Pedal” Join the Clark family on a cycling adventure - 6,000 km of roads less traveled along the Andes in Chile, Argentina & Bolivia at Centre 64 on Wednesday, Dec 23 at 3:30 pm. Admission by donation to the Kimberley Arts Centre 64.

Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE FAMILY SWIM: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Hospital Employees Union, Kimberley Local. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Sponsored by Wildsight at Key City Theatre, Saturday, January 2 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $30 online or at Key City Theatre box office. New reserved seating.

Know someone who is a literacy champion in Cranbrook or Area C? Nominate them as Cranbrook’s 2015 Literacy Champion.

Nominations close January 20th and the winner announced January 27th at the Family Literacy Day celebrations. For more info call Katherine 250-420-7596 or khough@cbal.org or on Facebook: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Cranbrook.

Adult or Senior? Want to learn or improve your computer skills? CBAL Cranbrook offers a 6 week introductory computer course starting Jan 29th. Pre-registration a must. Call Katherine 250-417-2896, space is limited.

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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.

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with surgery and help patients prepare. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee.

BINGO at the Kimberley Elks – Mondays, 6:30 start. All welcome.

Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Mondays, from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm, at Sr Citizen’s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Ave S, Cranbrook. Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for “Best Avg Weight Loss Per Member”. Info: Marie 250 417 2642 Bibles For Missions Thrift Store, 824 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook serving our community to benefit others - at home and abroad. We turn your donations into helping dollars! Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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Cantebelles, an all-female singing group, meets Mondays 7-9pm.

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In the spirit of the season

Annual teddy bear distribution at East Kootenay Regional Hospital just one of many endeavours as Kootenay Ice strive to give back Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

After spurring the collection of countless teddy bears when he scored 34 seconds into Saturday’s contest with the Swift Current Broncos, Kootenay Ice centre Matt Alfaro helped spread some holiday cheer Wednesday morning.

Along with teammates Bryan Allbee, Wyatt Hoflin and Zak Zborosky, Alfaro visited the East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH), distributing teddy bears, posing for photos and signing autographs for patients and staff.

While the annual A&W Teddy Bear, Toque & Mitten Toss is perhaps the most well known community initiative the Kootenay Ice take part in from season to season, it’s just one of many opportunities players take to give back to Cranbrook.

“It’s always good to brighten up peoples’ day,” Alfaro said with a smile outside of East Kootenay Regional Hospital following Wednesday’s excursion.

Travelling from floor to floor and wing to wing, the veteran players took time to chat with anyone they met in their travels, whether that meant a cancer patient in the oncology ward or a new mother of twins in the maternity ward.

“It kind of makes you realize how lucky you are sometimes when you’re healthy and you have a healthy family,” Allbee said. “You see a lot of parents in there.

But you see a lot of good things, too. We saw a mom who had just had twins. She was pretty happy. You get to see both sides of it and you’ve just got to be thankful for everything.

“It’s nice to give back.

There are people in there that love watching our team no matter how we’re doing at times.

They show a lot of support, so it’s nice for us to give back.”

Allbee’s statement couldn’t be more accurate.

While the players were on hand at EKRH to show their support for those battling tough times, the same consideration was shown to them, with staff and patients sharing their own encouragements for a group enduring a challenging 2015-16 WHL campaign.

Outside of Wednesday’s trip to EKRH, the Ice have volunteered with the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign, the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Remembrance Day wreath campaign, the Golden Life Management Silver Fox Run, Denham Ford’s Drive One for your Community, the JDRF Walk to End

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The Kootenay Ice got into the spirit of the season Wednesday morning, distributing teddy bears to patients and staff at East Kootenay Regional Hospital. From left to right: Matt Alfaro, Bryan Allbee, Zak Zborosky and Wyatt Hoflin pose with Kate Fox (centre) of the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary.

Diabetes, Don Cherry’s Sports Grill Street Hockey Tournament and the Cranbrook Health Care Auxiliary Fashion Show as well.

In local schools and at the Cranbrook Public Library, the Ice have made regular appearances to read with children. Wednesday morning, they visited Gordon Terrace Elementary School to play in the park with students and

have made other trips to play floor hockey in recent months.

Those represent just a host of the appearances the Ice have made throughout the first half of 2015-16 Western Hockey League campaign with more still on the horizon.

In his third season in Cranbrook, the 19-yearold Alfaro is no stranger to community events, citing the teddy bear

share and kettle bell campaign as two of his favourites.

Both Alfaro and Allbee spent part of Tuesday volunteering on behalf of the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign, prior to taking to the ice for a game against the Red Deer Rebels.

Wednesday’s trip to EKRH was the first chance for Allbee, in his second season with the

Ice, to take part in the teddy bear share. For the native of Prince George, it already ranks as one of the more rewarding community events he’s had the opportunity to take part in.

“It’s nice just to give back,” Allbee said. “I love seeing the kids with smiles on their faces when you give them a teddy bear. It’s pretty cool.”

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wrap up their pre-Christmas schedule with a pair of road games this weekend, visiting the Red Deer Rebels Friday before heading north to take on the Edmonton Oil Kings Saturday.

Next home action for the Kootenay Ice comes Sunday, Dec. 27 (4 p.m.) when the Calgary Hitmen visit Western Financial Place.

MLB All-Star Todd Frazier dealt from Reds to White Sox

Canadian Hudec’s ski racing season over

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CHICAGO - All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier has been dealt from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox as part of a three-team, seven-play-

er trade that also includes the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles receives second baseman Micah Johnson, right-hander Frankie Montas and outfielder Trayce Thompson from the

White Sox, and Cincinnati gets infielders Brandon Dixon and Jose Peraza and outfielder Scott Schebler from the Dodgers.

The 29-year-old Frazier, who won the 2015 Home Run Derby, was

an NL All-Star in each of the last two seasons and hit .255 this year with 43 doubles, 35 homers and 89 RBIs. Frazier has a $7.5 million salary next year and can become a free agent after the 2017 season.

CALGARY - Jan Hudec’s ski racing season is over.

The Olympic bronze medallist in super-G in 2014 needs to treat and rehabilitate his right

knee.

Hudec underwent knee surgery in January and returned to the Canada’s alpine ski team for this season.

But the 34-year-old Calgarian had a setback in training in November.

Hudec pushed out of the start hut at the season-opening super-G in Lake Louise, Alta., but didn’t finish the race.

Hudec expects to undergo knee surgery again next month. He intends to return for 2016-17.

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Cranbrook’s Peewee Kings crowned champions in Nelson For The Townsman

The Cranbrook Peewee 3 H&R Block Kings returned home from Nelson with a championship title the first weekend of December.

The squad won the Nelson Hockey Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 6 -- their first tournament victory of the 2015-16 season.

The Kings tied their first game with Kimberley before moving on to defeat Creston and Nelson Saturday.

In the championship tilt, the Kings took on Trail, battling to a 4-2 victory and a gold-medal finish.

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The Cranbrook Peewee 3 H&R Block Kings are, back row (L to R): Lucas DeRita, Rhyes Baker, Quinn Neukomm, Maddie Beek, Jayden Perpelitz, Jacob Vanlerberg; middle row (L to R): Dayden Gibson, Nathan Ridler, Garret Colten, Will Demarchi; front row (L to R): Josh Hampton, Jacob McDonaugh, Remy Gris, Tanner Watson, Dominic Fiorentino, Zach Plaza; goalies (L to R): Logan Krotz and Ethan McElhinney. Not pictured: coaches Brant Watson, Don Demarchi, Darren Krotz, Johnny Fiorentino, and trainer Dave Gibson.

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REGINA - Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager and head coach Chris Jones rounded out his coaching staff Wednesday.

Stephen McAdoo was named offensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach, Craig Dickenson will serve as special teams co-ordinator and Jarious Jackson was named quarterbacks coach, the CFL team said in a release. Other additions included Mike Scheper (offensive line coach), Phillip Lolley (linebackers coach), Jason Shivers (defensive backs coach), Ed Philion (defensive line coach) and Craig Davoren (running backs coach and special teams assistant).

All eight coaches worked with Jones this past season in Edmonton. The Eskimos defeated the Ottawa Redblacks in the Grey Cup last month in Winnipeg.

Saskatchewan finished with a 3-15 record last season.

Jones, who also serves as the Riders’ vice-president of football operations, joined the team earlier this month.

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It happened this week in Cranbrook

Week December 13 - 19 Dave Humphrey Items compiled from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre Archives

1906 Teacher wanted ... For Marysville public school, duties to commence January 7th. 1907. Applications stating qualification and salary expected. Address G. H. Tibbetts, secretary Marysville School Board.

Snow … The delivery wagons over the town have taken off the wheels and resorted to runners.

The sleighing is fine.

Unsuccessful … Charles Mimms tried to leave East Kootenay last Sunday by the bullet route, but succeeded in getting only a scratch on the abdomen, as the bullet was deflected by his clothing. As an attempt to leave East Kootenay that way is a criminal offence, the man was arraigned before Judge Wilson and on the testimony of physicians, was found to be insane. Mr. Mimms is now waiting word from the authorities to see where he will go.

Jail time … Camille Verfanilli was taken to Nelson this week to sojourn as a guest of the province for six months for brutally beating an inmate of one of the houses in the restricted district. It is a pity that the man could not have been given six years. Any brute who will strike a woman, no matter who she is,

should get the limit of the law, and then some.

Curling … The curlers are doing some great work now and there is new talent that is developing in a manner that is surprising. In fact the old curlers say that within a few weeks Cranbrook will have several very formidable rinks that will be ready to go against anything in British Columbia. It is expected that the bonspiel will be held about the third week in January, and there will be a great crowd in Cranbrook on that occasion.

Election time … The city election is drawing near and yet there is no disturbance. It augurs not well for a community when an election is that close to hand and no action is being taken in regard to candidates. And yet when the provincial elections are heralded every man is up and going. That shows the influence of traditional politics on the average human being.

For sale … Eight teams of well-broken logging horses, four to nine years old. Six of these teams weigh from 3000 to 3400 pounds per team. Apply to WARNOCK AND BOLSTER Pincher Creek, Alta.

New rink … The lumber is on the ground for the new rink that is to be put up by G. R. Leask and V.S. Liddicoat, and work will be pushed on as rapidly as possible. The building will be 50 x 122 feet, with an

addition 12x35 feet, which will be divided into waiting and hockey rooms. They will try to open before Christmas and will give a big carnival on Christmas night.

From Roosville … Fred Roo, the inimitable and ever- refreshing merchant, hotel proprietor, grain dealer, and all around hustler, of Phillipps, was in town last Friday.

Fred blew in like a whirlwind, shook hands with a legion of friends, bought a big bill of goods from Jake Fink and blew out again on the new train, leaving a hole in the air behind him. His Cranbrook friends are glad to know that he is keeping the wolf off the back porch, and that Phillipps is to become the commercial, mining and social center of East Kootenay.

Look out … We have got a hunch that there will not be an election until the frost is out of the ground all over the province. Then an election will be called and an army of men will be turned loose all over the province building roads, trails, bridges, public buildings, and each riding will be invaded in this way with an industrial brigade that will be expected to do its duty by the McBride government. The scheme is an old one, and sometimes successful. In the case of the McBride administration it will fall flat. The people will not be fooled that easily.

Two men killed ... Yesterday

morning a young man named William Kelly, employed by the Porto Rico Lumber company at Moyie, was working in the bush where the men were falling trees. A tree was cut and the usual warning given.

The tree in falling struck a dead one near-by which split and a large piece of the trunk flew through the air and struck Kelly, killing him instantly. Coroner Mallandaine was called down there but decided under the circumstances that there was no need of an inquest. The Co-Operative Stores undertaking rooms were notified and gave the deceased the necessary attention.

The young man was about twenty-one years of age and came from Creedmore, Ont. Last Monday an unknown man was struck by the engine of the passenger train about a half mile from the station at Erickson. It was supposed that the man was asleep on the track at the time.

He was killed instantly.

A traveller’s view … “Cranbrook is conceded to be one of the best towns in the interior of British Columbia by those who make a business of traveling over the province.

Cranbrook has a population of 3,200 to 3,500, and has always been prosperous and progressive. It is advantageously situated in the center of a rich district, with unlimited resources in lumbering, mining, agriculture and fruit, and is the natural supply point of the whole re-

gion. Cranbrook has a fine system of waterworks, electric light and telephone, the latter having branches to all the towns in the district. The residential portion of Cranbrook is the pride of the town.

As a scenic center Cranbrook is superb, having within two or three hours ride, the historic Wild Horse, the wonderful valley of Perry Creek, the marvelous Elk Canyon and the placid beauties of Moyie Lake.

Cranbrook looks good to her home people, in fact, Cranbrook looks good to everybody.”

Fire! … Saturday evening, the oil room of the C. P. R. was discovered to be on fire. The Fire Brigade was quick to respond to the fire alarm, and the fire was extinguished with but small loss.

The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook ... Numerous Complaints have been made that garbage and other refuse is being deposited outside the limits of the nuisance ground. Signs have now been placed directing the road to, and the limits of the nuisance ground, which can be approached over Mr. St. Elois’ or Mr. Brennan’s bridge, from thence to the old Fort Steele trail and thence following direction posts up the hill. The police have instructions to prosecute any person depositing refuse outside the limits of the nuisance ground. Thos. M. Roberts, City Clerk.

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FREE COMMUNITY SPONSORED FAMILY SWIM – SATURDAY DECEMBER 19, 2015 The Cranbrook Aquatic Centre is hosting another community sponsored family swim on Saturday December 19, 2015 from 12pm to 1pm. It will be free for families to swim at this event, compliments of the Kin Club of Cranbrook.

Are you or your business interested in sponsoring a family swim?

Please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 250-489-0224.

Reminders...

Monday January 4, 2016 – Regular City Council Meeting @ 6pm

Watch the latest Cranbrook City Council meeting when you want. Visit www.cranbrook.ca

City Hall / Engineering Services Holiday Hours Thursday December 24 8:30am to Noon Friday December 25 to Monday December 28 CLOSED Tuesday December 29 & Wednesday December 30 8:30am to 4:30pm Thursday December 31 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday January 1, 2016 CLOSED For more information please call 250426-4211 or visit www.cranbrook.ca.

Western Financial Place – Aquatic Centre Holiday Hours Monday December 21 to Wednesday December 23 6:30am to 9:00pm Thursday December 24 Noon to 3:00pm (Public Swim) Friday December 25 & Saturday December 26 CLOSED Sunday December 27 Noon to 8:00pm

HOLIDAY HOURS Monday December 28 to Wednesday December 30 6:30am to 9:00pm

Thursday December 31 5:30am to Noon (Kootenay Ice game)

Monday December 28 to Thursday December 31 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Thursday December 31 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Free New Year’s Swim – Sponsored by RDEK)

Friday January 1, 2016 CLOSED

Saturday January 2, 2016 Regular public skating schedule resumes

Friday January 1, 2016 CLOSED Saturday January 2 Regular hours of operation For more information please call 250-426-5050 or visit www. westernfinancialplace.ca/aquatics/ pool/

Western Financial Place – Concourse Walking Holiday Hours Thursday December 24 5:30am to 3:00pm Friday December 25 & Saturday December 26 CLOSED Sunday December 27 5:30am to 1:00pm (Kootenay Ice game) Monday December 28 to Wednesday December 30 5:30am to 10:00pm

The 2016 Garbage Collection Schedule is available for pickup at City Hall or download from our website – www.cranbrook.ca and click on ‘Garbage Pickup’ on the homepage.

Saturday January 2 Regular hours of operation

For more information please call 250-489-0220 or visit www.

Administration office is closed December 24 @ Noon, December westernfinancialplace.ca/services/ public-skating/ 25, 26, 28 and January 1.

For more information please call 250-489-0220 or visit www. westernfinancialplace.ca.

Public Skating Holiday Hours – Kinsmen Arena Compliments of the Kin Club of Cranbrook Sunday December 20 2:00pm to 4:00pm Monday December 21 to Wednesday December 23 1:00pm to 3:00pm Thursday December 24 to Sunday December 27 NO PUBLIC SKATING

Cranbrook Public Library Holiday Hours Thursday December 24 9:00am to 3:00pm Friday December 25 to Monday December 28 CLOSED Tuesday December 29 & Wednesday December 30 9:00am to 8:00pm Thursday December 31 9:00am to 3:00pm Friday January 1, 2016 CLOSED Saturday January 2, 2016 9:00am to 5:00pm For more information please call 250-426-4063 or visit www.cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca.

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The Maritime provinces combined have 2 million people and 24 Senators. BC has almost 5 million people and we have 6 Senators. That is not “effective” and it is not democratic.

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It has been warning about a coming rate hike since 2013. In the last Fed statement, it changed the wording it has used for years about “In determining how long to maintain this target range...” to “In determining whether to raise the target range at the next meeting...”

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and markets will be shocked. Economists have been warning for five years that the economy would recover and rate hikes would be right around the corner.

Each time, the date has been pushed back. Like the boy who cried wolf, markets don’t believe the warnings anymore. Expect big swings in stock markets and emerging market currencies.

What does it mean for business? Rates will rise because the U.S. economy is doing so well that the Fed has little choice but to act. U.S. GDP growth should come in around 2.8% this year and 3.3% in 2016; unemployment is down to 5% and wages are picking up.

Since there is usually a 12-18 month lag before a change in interest rates starts to impact the real economy, the Fed has to act now if it wants to stop inflation from overheating a year from now.

A stronger U.S. economy is good for the global economy and it’s definitely good for Canadian business. Canada’s manufactured exports are booming. Auto exports are up 14% this year; communications technology rose 13% and aerospace sales have soared a staggering 29%. This growth is expected to continue next year: Export Development: Canada is forecasting a healthy 7% rise in Canadian exports in 2016.

For the Canadian dollar, the Fed’s move means more downward pressure. Investors expect rate hikes to continue in the U.S. in 2016. This is in stark contrast to Canada, which has only just emerged from recession.

Canadian inflation is low; consumers aren’t spending and our real estate market is showing worrying signs of overvaluation.

There is no need to raise rates any time soon. All this means that investors will be exiting Canadian securities in favour of U.S. bonds where returns are rising.

The markets are betting that the Canadian dollar will fall further.

The graph below shows the surge in futures and options shorting the loonie (betting it will decline) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

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Executive Director’s

Soap Box

By David D. Hull, Executive Director

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth...

David D. Hull

That silly Christmas song, sung in a grating, high child’s voice, harkened back to a much simpler time.

As I look at the final page of the 2015 calendar and contemplate my wishes, they seemed pretty mundane compared to world peace, ending famine, war, refugees, poverty and social ills.

None of my wishes needs an electronics engineer to get hooked up, the national debt run up to pay for them, or the world to come together as one.

So here goes: Dear Santa:

I would like to have politicians with the conviction and determination to do the right thing, even amongst the organized hullabaloo of naysayers who disproportionately influence decisions.

My visions of sugar plums have been replaced with hopes and dreams of politicians with the courage to light a candle rather than to sit and curse the darkness.

I want them to have the strength of conviction to stand by decisions that have been made for the betterment of the whole as opposed to chucking thoughtful reasoned decisions of the past into the dust bin of good governance and react to a micro-minority of naysayers.

I would like to have a sign installed at City Hall, Victoria and Ottawa that says Remember, The Right Thing to Do Is Not Always The Most Popular. Politicians need to think about the needs of the majority and the good of future generations, even if a few folks dislike them in the here and now.

I hope my stocking is stuffed with political decisions that will stand the test of time. I do not mean the time until the next election, but time immemorial.

Big-picture thinking should have an acid test to it. “What will citizens say three generations from now, or five or seven?” Will someone stand in our city/ province / country and say: “Boy they were really thinking back in the early decades of the 2000’s. Someone had vision and courage!”

Or, will there be a note of disdain as future generations curse the short-sightedness of those that have gone before them and struggle to gain traction on a course that should have been long established?

Neatly wrapped under my tree should be a package containing some political accountability. Whatever happened to, “I was wrong”? Each time the proverbial excrement hits the fan these days everyone is ducking for cover and shielding their posteriors. No one stands up and takes their lumps.

I have visions of sugarplums and government transparency dancing through my head. I can only dream for major negative political announcements not being released late on a Friday afternoon that just happens to be a “busy news day.”

I hope my turkey is stuffed with inter-provincial red-tape reform. I am tired of hearing about professional shortages while qualified folks from one province cannot freely move across a provincial boundary. If the carpenters, plumbers and electricians have figured out how to certify their folks from sea to sea to sea, surely the doctors, lawyers, engineers and the like can manage the same. If not, legislate them. Do not even get me started on highly trained out of country professionals who are driving taxis.

While the red tape and idiotic archaic rules are being slashed, fix up the passenger airline business. Create truly open skies so free enterprise can flourish and air traffic and routes can be rationalized to the benefit of the consumers, the airline shareholders and the economy.

Not all my gifts are hopes and dreams for those elected to serve us. I would like the gift of sight for everyone who have trouble seeing the other side of the coin or refuse to even look.

That those who practise wilful ignorance learn to be open to the possibility that they are wrong. That before the pitchforks are gripped and the assault on City Hall or the Parliament begins, some reasoned thought is conducted. That the first position right out of the gate is not always a flat out “no” and “do not try to change my mind with facts and logic.”

Just because “they” are “in opposition” to your views does not mean their ideas should be dismissed out of hand.

I feel positive, Santa, that if you deliver on my wishes, 2016 will truly make our city, province, and country the best place on Earth.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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Cranbrook Chamber Racking Up Mileage The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce has been putting on the miles representing the local business community. In the past three months the Cranbrook Chamber has been to Atlanta Georgia and Paris, France. In addition, there have been numerous trips to Ottawa to work on Federal issues.

All of this was accomplished without Chamber senior staff or board members having to leave Cranbrook. The Cranbrook Chamber is a long standing and active member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the national organization that brings the collective voice of business to these important meetings.

The Canadian Chamber represented the business interests of Canadian at the Trans Pacific Partnership talks in Atlanta at the beginning of October.

The highly qualified Canadian Chamber staff were tracking the talks and resolutions and reporting back to their members across Canada with the anticipated affects to the Canadian business sectors.

The Canadian Chamber were active and engaged representing Canadian businesses at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris that just wrapped up. Commitments to emissions reductions and carbon consumption has the potential to have dramatic effects on our economy going forward.

The Canadian Chamber reported from Paris on a regular basis throughout the conference keeping the Chamber network apprised of the results of the talks and the outcomes and effects of the unprecedented agreement reached.

The power of the national Chamber membership is very impressive. Such an astute and august organization, which is internationally recognized for their work, is only possible with the collective support of Chambers big and small across Canada.

In the same vain the Cranbrook Chamber is a assemblage of business across the entire spectrum of our local economy that have come together to represent their collective interests.

The Cranbrook Chamber has a great influence locally, regionally, in Victoria and Ottawa, and on the international stage. The collective power of many coming together to work as one is absolutely amazing.

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ith Christmas just around the corner and 2015 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on what has been a very busy and productive year for the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce. We started the year by introducing our new Executive Director, David Hull, and bidding farewell to Karin Penner who retired after 31 years of exemplary service as the Chamber’s General Manager.

One of first tasks the board assigned to David was a comprehensive review of our bylaws, procedures and governance model. This was a considerable undertaking, which culminated earlier this fall with the adoption of our updated bylaws. Not particularly

exciting stuff for most of us, but a key foundational piece of any organizations operations.

tools for Chamber event registration, an events calendar, and weekly email news releases.

From there we moved into a complete rebuild and launch of our communications and marketing strategy, with a focus on providing timely and relevant information and services to our members and the business community at large. I’m sure you’ll agree that your Chamber has become much more visible in the local media, and that the quality and professionalism of our communications is top-notch. A huge thanks to board member Chris Botterill for his guidance and insight in helping to redevelop our on-line presence and create web-based

The Chamber staff also put considerable effort into a new member retention and recruitment strategy, complete with a Member 2 Member discount program, enhanced web-based member directory and a unique Business After Hours networking program. I would be remiss not to mention our dedicated team of volunteer ambassadors who help new members join the network and get full value for their membership investment.

our other goals - being more relevant to more businesses by advocating strategically on behalf of our members for business-friendly policies and procedures, and for the development and implementation of a comprehensive local economic development strategy.

Hopefully, through these efforts, we can continue to enhance Cranbrook’s reputation as a great place to live, work, play and do business, and in the process demonstrate why being a member of our local Chamber is a very good business investment.

With these programs and our internal governance model ticking along nicely, our focus in recent weeks has shifted to

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Consumer Reports’ 2012 Holiday Poll found 9 percent of shoppers - an estimated 17 million people - planned to shop in stores on Christmas Eve in 2012. Many stores are still open on Christmas Eve, even if the doors

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and make the most of end-of-the-year profits, stores may discount merchandise even further for fast sale. Shoppers anxious to save a little bit more or come in under budget may find waiting to shop is to their financial advantage. · Lower chance of discovery: One difficulty of shopping early is keeping all of the gifts hidden for the duration of the month. Waiting until later to shop means only having to camouflage gifts for a few days. When you wait, curious kids are less likely to find their gifts before the big day. · Last-minute specials: Some online retailers offer “doorbuster” sales at various times during the holiday shopping season.

These sales may offer additional discounts or even free shipping. Just be sure to balance the benefits of the discount against the shipping price. If it means having to pay a premium for overnight shipping, it may not be worth the investment. · More time to plan: By the end of the holiday season you may have a better idea of what you need to purchase. You also may have polled others regarding what they are giving, reducing the chances of giving duplicate gifts. · Gift cards galore: Some people prefer to give gift cards, which are available all season long. Consumer Reports says 62 percent of last-minute shoppers grab gift cards.

If you fall into that category, waiting to buy the cards won’t be an issue so long as you make it to the stores before they close.

Last-minute shopping has its advantages. If time is ticking away, there are still deals to be had.

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A slow cooker is a valuable asset for home cooks pressed for time during the busy holiday season.

Holiday season meal tips when you’re pinched for time

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uring the busy holiday season, men and women pressed for time may be tempted to turn to the convenience of fast food come mealtime. While these fast foods may be convenient, the cost of dining out each night and the lack of adequate nutrition may not justify the convenience. But no matter how busy men and women may be during the holiday season, there are still ways to eat healthy meals that don’t take much time to prepare.

Prep work Meal preparation can take a lot of time. But buying ingredients in advance, and saving the trouble of last-minute trips to the grocery store, can make prep work go much more smoothly and quickly.

Devote some time on the

weekend to stocking up on ingredients you will need for the week ahead.

Stock up on storage containers so that food can be packaged into the refrigerator or freezer.

Prepare rice and parboil pasta to use as a starchy and filling base to some recipes. Peel, dice and chop vegetables and store in containers for later use during the week. Separate meat and poultry into smaller, meal-sized containers so you only thaw out what you need for a given meal.

Have a plan Create a menu plan so you will know which recipes to create and when. Build room into your meal plan for really quick meals, such as a soup and sandwich night or breakfast for dinner.

Planning a meal weekly meal schedule saves you time because you won’t

be searching for recipes each weeknight. Such planning also helps you to ensure there’s plenty of variety in your weekly meals.

Seek help from slow cookers A slow cooker can be a real time-saver during the holiday season. Slow cookers can be set to cook while you’re out of the house. When you return, you will find the meal ready and waiting.

Slow cookers are very popular, and as a result it’s easy to find recipes both online and in cookbooks. Slow cookers can be used to prepare sauces, soups, roasts, casseroles, and so much more. To make slow cookers even more convenient, prepackage ingredients for recipes in advance, storing them in a plastic zip-top bag.

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Expand your horizons A meal need not always be a three-course offering. On days you expect to be particularly busy, plan for a no-heat meal.

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A platter of finger foods, such as cheeses and crackers, fruit, and vegetable sticks with dips, can be filling as well. If the kids are requesting

a bowl of cereal, let them have it and save time. Eggs and reheated leftovers and quick and easy to prepare.

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Shop locally this holiday season

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hopping is a big part of the holiday season, when families and friends gather to reconnect and exchange gifts. While the popularity of shopping online has grown, such practices are not always eco-friendly or timely, as gifts bought online must be packaged and shipped, wasting valuable resources and time that last-minute shoppers may not have.

The benefits of shopping locally go beyond convenience and the chance to reduce your carbon footprint. The following are a few ways that shopping locally

this holiday season can directly benefit your community and the people who call it home.

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When men and women shop locally, they are putting money back into their local communities. Local small businesses may be owned by your neighbors, and it can be comforting to know that your holiday shopping dollars are going to support a neighbor instead of a large corporation.

Local businesses also employ your neighbors, so shopping local can strengthen the local economy by creating jobs that

businesses in your neighborhood.

Uniqueness of gifts

Local small businesses go a long way toward creating a neighborhood identity, and that identity can create a stronger sense of community among you and your neighbors. In addition, a unique community identity can make your town more attractive to outsiders, and that appeal can improve the value of local real estate while also attracting more people to local

The gifts you buy when shopping locally also can benefit your community. Gifts purchased from small local businesses tend to be more unique than items bought from national chains, as smaller retailers tend to sell more homemade items than their national competitors. Recipients of such items may find such gifts more thoughtful than mass produced items bought from national chains, and the uniqueness of

homemade gifts may encourage the gifts’ recipients to visit your community and do some shopping, further benefitting your local economy.

Customer service The accessibility of customer service is another oft-overlooked benefit of shopping locally.

When buying from

national chains, especially during the holiday season when such businesses may be overwhelmed with orders, making contact with customer service departments can be a trying exercise in patience.

Long wait times on the phone or online can make the process of contacting customer service extremely frustrating. But such

frustration is rare when buying from local businesses, as consumers can simply take their products into the store, where employees can immediately address their concerns. In addition, buying locally makes it more convenient for friends and family members who also live in your community to return their gifts.

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Exploring the colors of Christmas

Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the

As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some

sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith.

The colors red, green, gold, and silver are prominent during the holiday season, when they can be seen on everything from gift wrap to decorations.

Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red.

Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th century, the faithful would put on Paradise Plays on December 24 to share

the story of creation with those who could not read. It is nearly impossible to find a fruit-bearing apple tree in the winter, so a pine tree adorned with red apples was used instead. Bishops also wore red robes, further tying the color red to religious masses and celebrations.

Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well. Gold can represent the

Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didn’t start the colorful tradition. Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico by Joel Poinsett.

The holiday season is filled with many different colors that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decorations can add vitality to the dark days of December.

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The colors of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day.

colors evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the symbol of life .

It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule.

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ecorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing.

It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents.

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espite how well you may tend to Christmas trees and wreaths, you can expect some pine needles to find their way onto your floors during the holiday season. Such needles can become imbedded in carpeting or stuck in socks and furniture, proving to be quite a nuisance.

Attempting to vacuum them all up can be frustrating, as some vacuums simply do not have the suction power to handle all of those heavy needles.

Plus, they can become lodged in the inner cavities of the vacuum and clog it. To lessen the mess, wrap a tree bag around the base of the Christmas tree when you are setting it up and hide it under the tree skirt. This bag will catch many of the needles that fall off during the season.

Each day, sweep any needles that make it

to the floor so they are not tracked around the house throughout the month of December. Think about making a homemade sticky needle catcher. Wrap duct tape around your hands or a broom with the sticky side facing out, then pat areas of the floorwhere needles have accumulated, and the needles will likely stick to the tape. If you want the evergreen aroma to last a little longer in your home, place collected pine needles in a cloth satchel and make a potpourri bag for an inexpensive air freshener or som do it yourself pine needle potpourri

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You may also want to replace the pine clippings with fresh ones to keep the aroma just that much stronger.

The best part is, if you keep your tree outside all winter long, you’ll have clippings until the summer begins to dry it out.

Now, if only I could find a way to do this “smell-a-net” thing! but then again, it wouldn’t be nearly as satisfying as if you brewed a mix up for yourself!

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Tips for a successful, stress-free holiday travel season

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You need to be aware of your dependency on others. You cannot control anyone else’s mood, though you might try. Understand that a loved one could be upset if he or she doesn’t feel as if you are giving him or her enough attention. Tonight: Go along with others’ plans.

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Dear Annie: My husband has been stalling our divorce for two years, trying to keep me broke. We have two children, the oldest in college. Their father and his parents badmouth me to them and tell them inappropriate reasons about why I left the marriage, none of which are true.

Fortunately, my children know this. But I never thought that my husband would involve his children in this manner. I never speak ill of him to the kids.

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-- Fighting for My Kids Dear Fighting: It is truly sad that so many parents are willing to hurt the children in order to punish the spouses. You cannot force your husband to be more grown up, so protect yourself. Document every instance of manipulation or parental alienation by him or his parents, and give a copy to your lawyer. It may also help to get counseling for your children (and for you) to weather the storm.

Dear Annie: I would like to add to your response to “Wiser Now” and “Foolish Daughter,” whose parents left estates to children who were less involved in caring for them.

The hurt feelings caused when parents show favoritism not only affect the child who has been slighted, but also the relationship the child has with the sibling who was favored -- not to mention residual feelings toward the parent.

My parents have been dead for years, but I am still acutely aware that my sister was Mom’s favorite. And while I have a relationship with my sister, it is always in the back of my mind that my mother’s treatment of her was different than her treatment of the rest of us. This is especially painful because my sister eventually abused my mother, and yet she still received what amounted to an equal portion of her estate because Mom forgave a large outstanding loan. -- Still Bitter Dear Bitter: We have stated before that the bequests in a will are often perceived by children as a reflection on how much they were loved by the parent, especially when the bequests are unequal between siblings. Parents may think they are doing the right thing, but the results can poison the relationship between siblings forever.

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LEO SANCHE Feb 10, 1931 – Dec 8, 2015 On Tuesday evening, we lost an amazing father, papa, brother, uncle and friend.

Leo was born in Marceline, Saskatchewan and grew up in Kimberley where he met the love of his life Mary DeBoer.

They wed on January 29, 1955 and settled in Burnaby to raise their family.

Leo enjoyed a good football or hockey game as well as sharing a beer with family and friends. Leo was also an incredible gardener and could grow anything, anywhere.

Leo was predeceased by his loving wife Mary, his sisters; Irene, Muriel and Alma. He is survived by his children; Dale (Kathie), Suzette, Faron, Rick (Kim), Dawn (Al) and Ashley (Kelly), 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, sisters Lillian and Annette, brothers Gabe (Donna), Ray (Linda), Dale (Gayle) and many nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to Leo’s grandchildren M.J. and Josh for their tireless help looking after their Papa.

A celebration of Leo’s life will be held in the spring of 2016. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary Loan Cupboard, Box 34, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5.

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John Godfrey Yeatman Murray 1924 – 2015

JGYM ‘In every river and stream – there will be John casting his line.’

On the early morning of Monday, November 30, 2015, John Godfrey Yeatman Murray passed on, in the loving presence of family, at the age of 91.

On September 2 2015, John and Florence Ellen Terry Murray celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He will be greatly missed by his love Florence, and his daughters Caroline (and Pete) and Jane. John was predeceased by his daughter Noreen, and by his sister Molly.

John was born in Nelson BC to John Murray and Caroline Mary Matilda Murray, on October 8 1924. John spent his childhood in South Slocan, BC and then left to attend high school at North Shore College, in North Vancouver BC. In the course of WW2, John joined the Canadian Army; The Second Anti Tank Regiment, Second Canadian Army Overseas - Reinforcement through England, Holland and Germany. After the war, he attended the University of British Columbia. He graduated with a double degree in Arts BA and Forestry BSF and went on to become a Professional Registered Forester.

While in the West Kootenays, John was employed by the Passmore Lumber Company, and then relocated to Cranbrook BC to be employed by Crestbrook Forest Industry and Tembec. John retired as the Vice President of the Woodlands Division. In addition, he was the chairman of many committees, and prepared many policies that were implemented.

His highest honour was being presented with the “Distinguished Forester Award” in 1981. It symbolized the high personal and professional regard of his fellow foresters and recognizes the unique contributions he has made to the profession of forestry.

One of the main contributions of John’s life was helping to found ‘Blue Lake Environmental Centre’. Being a lover of animals, the great outdoors, and helping people was in John’s nature, and one of his dreams was helping children experience this at Blue Lake Camp.

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ROSEMARY LOSCHIAVO (nee TROJCHAK) Peacefully, with loving family at her side, after a lengthy illness it is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Rosemary, of the Lac du Bonnet area, into her next stage of life on the evening of Saturday, December 12, 2015 in the Pinawa Hospital at the young age of 60.

Rosemary is survived by her beloved husband Ken of 33 years of marriage; adoring children, Karen Batchelor (Jeff) of Winnipeg and Michael (Bethany) of Winnipeg; lovely sisters, Antoinette Gevatkow (Ken) of Cranbrook, BC, Cathy Nilsson (Russell) of Sparwood, BC, Judy Hayward (Noel) of Lantzville, BC, Sandra Auld (Don Saccino) of Cranbrook, BC; mother and father in law, Hilda and Sam Loschiavo; sister in law Rosemary McDowell (Jim); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Not to mention the endless friends who adored dear “Rosie”. She was predeceased by her parents, Jim and Catherine Trojchak of Cranbrook, BC; brother in law, Larry Loschiavo of Winnipeg and numerous aunts and uncles.

On November 7, 1955 Rosemary was born in Cranbrook, the second of Jim and Kay’s five daughters. She attended school in Cranbrook, graduating in 1973 and then went to Notre Dame University in Nelson, BC where she received her teaching certificate. Rosemary returned to Cranbrook and taught grades 2, 3 and 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic School. Then in 1980, at her uncle’s 25th wedding anniversary, she met Ken who on August 7, 1982 became her adoring husband for 33 years. Rosemary soon began to have neurological issues in her brain which she endured with incredible dignity right to the end. In 1984 she gave birth to her beautiful daughter Karen and then in 1989 she had her wonderful son Michael. Throughout the years Rosemary was an exceptionally devoted and loving wife and mother and in spite of her handicap she was able to do almost anything that needed to be done. She and her family went on many vacations to BC to visit family. All vacations, whether they were to Yellowstone, Vancouver Island or anywhere, always ended up in Cranbrook to visit her incredible family. In 2004 Rosemary and Ken purchased their first Lac du Bonnet cottage where Rosemary flourished. She met many friends and loved to go boating, snowmobiling and relaxing with people on the porch. In 2014 her husband retired, they sold the house in Winnipeg and then called their third cottage home. Unfortunately, in mid-2015 Rosemary began to have increasing trouble with her brain tumour which became inoperable.

Rosemary will forever be remembered for her loving smile, her quick wit and her phenomenal attitude. Her glass was always half full. She never, ever had a disparaging word about anyone. Rosemary’s faith in God endured always and even when she wasn’t able to attend Mass she still prayed, always.

Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, 320 St. Charles Street with Rev. Fr. Peter Nemcek presiding. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Avenue.

A special thank you goes out to the incredible staff at the Pinawa Hospital. Exceptional people, so kind, smiling and helpful.

Donations, in Rosemary’s memory, can be send to the Manitoba Neurofibromatosis Support Group, Box 2025, Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 or a charity of your choice.

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