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THE RITES OF SPRING: The annual Easter weekend celebration of the end of winter and the joys of mud took place out at Umbrella Beach at Lake Koocanusa. As usual, it was a pretty slick affair. See Page 2 for a special photo feature.

Inaugural walk for autism to be held Saturday, April 2 TREVOR CRAWLEY

Two organizers are hoping to raise awareness on autism and local support programs offered by local service groups and non-profit organizations with a walk through Cranbrook.

Ursula McCulloch has taken the lead in setting up an Autism Awareness Walk that will march through Cranbrook streets, starting and ending at Steeples Elementary School on

Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m.

The walk, which was pitched by Carolyn Maclean, who is organizing the event alongside McCulloch, is just one event in communities across Canada that is marking April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day and the month of April as National Autism Awareness Month.

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B.C. minimum wage getting another boost this September BARRY COULTER

B.C.’s minimum wage will get an extra bump in September because of improved economic growth, Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced on Friday.

The new rate will be announced later this spring, and it will go beyond the current annual increase based on the federal Consumer Price Index.

That formula already added 20 cents to the hourly minimum wage last September, bringing it to $10.45 an hour. The rate for restaurant and pub servers, discounted due to tip income, went up from $9 to $9.20.

David D. Hull, Executive Director

of the Cranbrook said generally in general the Chamber views the move as positive.

“There’s always a concern that when you raise the minimum wage and you push from the bottom up, you put pressure on those lower or mid-range salaries,” Hull said. “CEOs aren’t going to demand a raise because the minimum wage went up, but the shift supervisor, somewhere where they have a lot of minimum wage workers might say ‘Hey, their wage went up 50 cents so I should get a bump up too.’”

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The Cranbrook Townsman wishes to wish Alice Sperr of Cranbrook a very happy birthday (belated) and all best wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Ms. Sperr marked her centennial with a party at the F.W. Green Home in Cranbrook on Wednesday, March 23, with friends and family in attendance. A cake was presented, and birthday greetings read from Canada’s Governor General David Johnston and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Kimberley Fire Department was on the scene quickly early Sunday evening, taking care of a fire in the Platzl. As of press time, no details were available.

Autism walk set for Saturday Continued from page 1 “We start at Steeples school then down 24th Street then over towards the Alliance Church and then back down the strip to Victoria, to Sixth Avenue and back to Steeples school,” McCulloch said. “I think it’s 3.8 kilometres, so a short walk.”

The event is not a fundraiser more than it is a public display of awareness for people

with autism and service groups who provide services to people with autism.

McCulloch is encouraging all participants to bring signs and wear blue colours, which is part of the Light It Up Blue campaign to raise awareness and celebrate the unique talents and skills of people with autism.

There will be booths

present from groups like East Kootenay Behaviour Interventionists, as well as East Kootenay Child Development and Cranbrook Society for Community Living.

“Creston Community Living has therapeutic riding that they do…

Carolyn, she uses the Creston Theraputic riding quite often and so she asked them to come,” McCulloch said.

“Blue Lake has a week where they do a camp for kids with special needs and so they’ll be participating as well.”

Copper Point Resort has donated a grand prize of a night’s stay that will be drawn at the end of the walk, while Sandor Rental has donated a bouncy castle.

The Cranbrook Bugle Band and Aspire Dance will be on hand to give performances.

B.C. getting minimum wage boost Continued from page 1 Hull added that there’s a lot of misconception when it comes to minimum wage.

“The people who are in poverty and such, the minimum wage isn’t the issue. The Fraser Institute, for example, recently noted that 88 per cent of the people making the minimum wage are not living in households, and nearly 60 per cent of them are teenagers or young adults — working jobs where you’re not expected to be living on the wage.”

As well, there is a need for B.C. to be competitive in all aspects, including our wages. “If we want to attract people, besides

looking at the red tape and all the other things on the other side of the business ledger, we have to look at the people and the wages.

“Because we’re in competition not only with the rest of Canada but the rest of the world these days.”

Hull said that there is a school of thought that says wages and the miminum wage should be set by a “free float,” determined by market forces, though that’s “a bit of a utopian dream.

But certainly at the Chamber of Commerce we are concerned that wages don’t get set artificially in regards to the economy and what makes sense in the real

world.

“Having said that, I think this proposed rise won’t have that effect, that it won’t be the death knell for creating commerce, and can be seen as a positive overall.”

Bond issued a statement Friday saying the new rate will be announced this spring, and it will go beyond the current annual increase based on the federal Consumer Price Index.

“The scheduled increase, based on this year’s B.C. CPI, does not reflect the economic circumstances of the province,” Bond said.

The formula added 20 cents to the hourly minimum wage last

September, bringing it to $10.45 an hour. The rate for restaurant and pub servers, discounted due to tip income, went up from $9 to $9.20.

The B.C. Federation of Labour, which led a “10 bucks sucks” campaign to promote an increase that took effect in 2010, is now calling for a $15 minimum wage.

Using the CPI formula, it might take until 2034 for to reach $15, the federation says.

Hull said that at this point in time, that much of a raise would have a negative effect on business.

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Jumbo Wild film hits Netflix Ste ve Hubrecht Columbia Valley Pioneer

The Jumbo Wild documentary was released on Netflix earlier this month and, according to Instantwatcher.com, quickly became one of the most watched programs south of the border.

“For one day in that first week (following the film’s Tuesday, March 8 release on Netflix), it was the ninth most watched program on Netflix USA and it hovered in that top 15 all week,” said Wildsight executive director Robyn Duncan. “Jumbo Wild was released on Netflix Canada, USA and others.”

Ms. Duncan said she did not know how the film had fared on Netflix Canada.

Patagonia global public relations and communications director Adam Fletcher told The Pioneer that Patagonia couldn’t comment directly on the ranking or validate it, since Netflix doesn’t release such data. The popularity tracking is done instead by the Instantwatcher website, and Patagonia is not familiar with how Instantwatcher collects its information.

But both Ms. Duncan and Mr. Fletcher said putting the film on Netflix has been a boon to

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“I was blown away to hear this news. I’ve tried to imagine how many thousands upon thousands of people are watching this story around the world, but it’s impossible. We’ve been flooded with support,” said Ms. Duncan.

“While I was shocked to hear how quickly it rose to the top 10; I wasn’t surprised. Since this film was released in October, and as it’s toured the world, it has deeply touched and resonated with people, moving them to action, and inspiring them to get involved in land use issues in their backyards.”

“Launching Jumbo Wild on Netflix has already made a big difference for our campaign.

In just a few days, the number of people who have signed their name in support of permanent protection for the Jumbo Valley has jumped by 10,000. The petition now has more than 33,000 signatures — that’s huge. Netflix is giving Jumbo Wild a far broader audience and we’re very happy to see so many more people learning about this important issue and getting involved as a result of the film,” said Mr. Fletcher. “Going forward, we hope the film continues to gain mo-

“Jumbo Wild” can be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNU0jmBP2_k. mentum. The Sweetgrass (film production) team put so much heart into creating an amazing film that really digs deep into a complex story. We’re thrilled at the response.”

Mr. Fletcher added that the film so far has been shown in 19 countries, been part of 35 film festivals, and had 200 screenings, during which 31,700 attendees watched it.

“Wildsight plans to deliver all the signatures they’ve collected to the government of B.C. in the coming months, so the film is getting a major boost at the right time,” he said. “This growing momentum is a continuation of several months of excitement

around the film we’ve built since the film’s premiere in November.”

The Pioneer was unable to get comment from local Wildsight branch president Baiba Morrow, as she is away, but was able to reach her husband and longtime Jumbo resort opponent Pat Morrow, who recommended another anti-resort film.

“To its credit, the Jumbo Wild film touches on the morality, or lack thereof, of trying to bulldoze the sacred space of the Ktunaxa, and the home of the Grizzly Bear Spirit.

However, it glosses over the practical reasons why a dead-end ski resort proposal that spans several crevasse-ridden

glaciers and dozens of avalanche slopes is doomed to fail,” he said.

“As a companion piece to this well-funded film, I highly recommend Jumbo the White Elephant, a rough-edged, 10-minute video by Ralph Moore of Creston that has been seen by nearly 12,000 viewers.

The zero budget film exposes the economic and logistical folly of an attempted real estate grab that has thus far been funded by B.C. taxpayers’ money. Watch it for free by searching for Jumbo the White Elephant on YouTube.”

The Ralph Moore film can be found at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=PN U0jmB P2_k.

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The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC’s Kootenay Trout Hatchery will be celebrating the hatchery’s 50th Anniversary with an Open House on April 23, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm.

This will be a free day of fun for the entire family, with something of interest for everyone.

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• Birthday cake and goodie bags for the kids • The Bull River Rancher’s BBQ Association will have a food concession available It promises to be a great day of fun for kids of all ages. See you there!

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Crews have been working on construction of a new washroom facility at Rotary Park for the last two weeks. A tentative completion date is set for late August, early September.

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Carla Nelson, Cranbrook Mayor Lee Pratt, and Dave Kaiser get the first spadefuls of dirt out of the way as the project officially broke ground two weeks ago in Rotary Park.

New washroom being built in Cranbrook’s Rotary Park Tre vor Cr awley

Though sod-turning was just two weeks ago, significant progress has been made for the Rotary Club’s latest project— replacing the washroom facility at Rotary Park.

The existing structure is over 40 years old and started to get run down so the Rotary Club decided to work with local businesses, organizations and the City of Cranbrook to replace it at the cost of just under $500,000.

“Current progress is we have got the footings installed, the foundation walls will be done this week and we’re going to backfill, so onwards and upwards,” said Russ Kinghorn, a Rotary Club member who is taking on project managing duties.

Kinghorn adds that there are a number of issues with the existing facility, ranging from structural to simply it’s age.

“There’s been settlement, so cracks in the block work, the storage is shared with the elec-

trical services, which is not a good situation,” he said.

The current facility isn’t heated and is not wheelchair accessible.

“It’s really a disgrace.

It’s in Rotary Park and the Rotary Club decided we wanted to change that impression,” Kinghorn continued.

“That washroom services a lot of things. The Legion has given us a letter of support, along with the Downtown Business Association, the Farmers’ Market, Leisure Services and the Sam Steele Society.”

The new facility will be 1,055 square feet with both men’s and women’s washrooms and change rooms, along with a gender-neutral washroom.

“It will be well insulated,” Kinghorn said. “It will have high-efficiency gas heat in it, it will be headed as such that it will remain open yearround and it’ll just be closed for later nighttimes.”

In addition to the high-efficiency gas

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Proposed Amendment of Official Community Plan

Proposed Amendment of Official Community Plan

The City of Cranbrook is proposing to amend the City’s Official Community Plan.

The City of Cranbrook is proposing to amend the City’s Official Community Plan.

On March 21, 2016, City Council gave first reading to “City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3852, 2016”.

On March 21, 2016, City Council gave first reading to “City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3853, 2016”.

If adopted, the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment will change the land use designation of the Fire Hall properties from “Park / Institutional / Recreation” to “Core Commercial”.

If adopted, the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment will change the land use designation of the properties adjacent to Fire Hall #1 currently used for parking from “Park / Institutional / Recreation” to “Core Commercial”.

Approval of the proposed OCP amendment will enable consideration of a zoning bylaw amendment to change the zoning designation of the properties to accommodate commercial development.

heating, there are also plans to equip the facility with solar panels.

There will be some storage space as well for summer programs operated by Leisure Services.

The Rotary Club has partnered with the city to fund the project, and is also hoping to score some grant money from the Columbia Basin Trust. Public Works crews are also contributing as the city can use some of it’s in-house expertise on the project.

Once the new facility is complete by late August/early September, the old facility will be demolished.

The subject properties are legally described as Lots 42, 43 & 44, Block 88, District Lot 5 Kootenay District Plan 669 (Civic Address: 37 – 11th Avenue South), as shown on the map below.

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If you require more information or wish to comment on the proposed OCP amendment, please contact Rob Veg, Senior Planner at (250) 489-0241.

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A copy of the proposed “City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3852, 2016” is available at City Hall for public information.

Please provide written comments by April 11, 2016.

Approval of the proposed OCP amendment will enable consideration of a zoning bylaw amendment to change the zoning designation of the properties to accommodate commercial development.

The subject properties are legally described as Lots 45 & 46, Block 88, District Lot 5 Kootenay District Plan 669, as shown on the map below.

A copy of the proposed “City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3853, 2016” is available at City Hall for public information.

If you require more information or wish to comment on the proposed OCP amendment, please contact Rob Veg, Senior Planner at (250) 489-0241.

Please provide written comments by April 11, 2016.

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When on Mars, do what the Martians do “Allowing the hoi polloi and under-edu cated classes to express their tiny-mind ed thoughts in any publication whatso ever would be a serious mistake. Proba bly allowing to learn how to read was a gross error.”

Charles Dickinson 1843.

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here’s a fellah down in Woodtick, Nebraska, who claims that he can’t understand why the Russians and the Europeans sent off a space-ship to examine Mars for signs of life. It’s a waste of time, he wrote on Twitter, where all the twits congregate. There’s no need for all that expense; there’s no life there; I know; I’ve been there.

This statement, of course, got the international press into high gear immediately and all the publications that you sometimes dare to read, but pretend not to, as you are waiting in line to check out your groceries sent out their star reporters to have a chat with E. Lucid, down in the cornfields of Woodtick, Nebraska.

Meanwhile several other fruitcakes emerged from the primal ooze to claim that E. Lucid was an out and out liar. Each of these swore that he had actually been there on the surface of Mars a couple of times and never seen that lying Nebraskan there, only Martians.

Of course, the academics just had to butt in with their two bits’ worth. Professor Charleston Danz from Wichita University lurking somewhere in Kansas, states that any person, other than an American astronaut, that claims to have been to Mars is a big, fat liar or must have been taken there by aliens in one of those UFOs that hover incessantly over his state. He also states categorically that the aliens are not little green men. There is no way that any alien would look anything at all like a human; there is no possibility that any life-form that evolved on a planet other than earth could end up similar to any earth form, he writes. However, they Peter might possibly be vegefrom what he Warland tables, has seen!

Someone from NASA (or was it Nassau?) thinks that everyone from E.Lucid in Woodtick, Nebraska, to anyone at all from Wichita, Nebraska, should be rounded up and sent somewhere remote like up there with the Eskimos in Canada some place.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuted the idea bilingually while a spokesperson from The White House hinted that President Obama had taken some time out from learning Spanish to find out if anyone knew what Extra-terrestrials spoke. He’d

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like to have a go.

Going on to Twitter was a revelation to me. It was like breaking open a rotten log to see what crawled out.

For example, someone from upper New York State wrote, “The Lord God created all life and so I guess that means Martians too, even if they look like cabbages.”

CBC broke the news today that a scan of William Shakespeare’s grave indicated that the skull was missing and that the British Prime minster, David William Donald Cameron is in a quandary as to whether he should blame Jihadists or Martians for this blatant interference with the Bard of Avon.

But someone who claims to be close to Donald Trump wrote that his boss refused to comment on such nonsense and was busy planning his walls around the U S of A. He was certain, however, that when he became president of his beloved country, he’d get rid of all aliens, irregardless.

As yet, I haven’t consulted Facebook but, this weekend, when I shall be dining with some extremely intellectual people, some of whom are avid Facebook fans, I am determined to bring up the topic of who has actually been to Mars and, when he or she was there, did he or she encounter any Martians at all that resembled anything at all like vegetables and, if so, how would a person cook them for, say, a great Easter dinner. That ought to get the conversation going apace.

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KIMBERLEY AND CRANBROOK COMMUNITY CALENDAR UPCOMING

Submitted by Kathleen Simon

Cranbrook First Toastmasters held their Evaluation and International Speech Contests on Thursday, March 24. Shown with Roberta Rodgers, Contest Chair is Becky Cummings, winner of the Evaluation Contest and Amanda Bott, winner of the International Speech Contest. Toastmasters is starting their Spring/Summer session: now is the perfect time to join! Contact Cecilia Teneese at 250-489-1003 or e mail casimer911@hotmail.com for more information.

Letters to the Editor East Hill

Re: East Hill Zoning Referral; For clarification, Council discussions on the East Hill zoning referral reported in the Thursday, March 24 Townsman are correct in saying that RR-60 zoning designation on the property would not be changed. However, adding “solar energy facility” to the list of permitted uses for that zone would allow a utility scale “solar energy facility” to be constructed over some or all of the 6,600 acre property. To suggest that Cranbrook residents’ interests would not be affected by such a potentially massive and visually intrusive development overlooking the east side of the City is misleading.

This item will be discussed at the RDEK Planning Committee meeting on April 7 in the RDEK Board Room. The meeting time will be posted April 1 after 5 p.m. on the RDEK website — www.rdek.bc.ca). The public is able to attend as an observer, in addition to the RDEK Board meeting April 8 at 9 a.m. in the RDEK Board Room.

Sharon Cross Cranbrook

Flat tax

Why was our current flat rate tax system introduced? How long have we been using this system?

I stand to be corrected, but what I recall is this: Thirty some years ago Kimberley experienced a small building boom — lpine Sub, Levirs Avenue extension and considerable growth in the southwest area of Marysville. Also, the top end of Lois Creek and the filling in and sub division of empty lots, etc. This all happened before Cominco announced the forthcoming closure of its operations in Kimberley. A full 14 years before it occurred. This spurt of growth was good. It kind of put a new face on Kimberley’s future. It defied the mining town stigma, that of a company town. It showed confidence in our future as a community.

Post Teck/Cominco, construction slowed for a few years but soon picked up.

After all, Kimberley is a good place to be!

As a result of the aforementioned growth spurt of the late seventies and early eighties, a taxation inequity evolved. New homes were paying an unjust percentage of the total taxes collected.

An independent committee was formed and the city was petitioned. This was a common problem throughout the province. Then Housing Minister Rita Johnson visited many communities including Kimberley and somehow this issue was resolved. A more, but far from equal share of the load system was introduced.

Here we are facing the same problem.

This time however, we are considering buttering the other side of the bread.

My fear is two-fold: lower taxes on lower valued properties could lead to more derelict, neglected, properties. This would likely lead to a less attractive community in a very competitive market place, stagnating future growth.

Kimberley’s population needs to grow from three to five thousand to be viable.

Without growth all taxes will have to increase at an unsustainable rate.

We must encourage growth. New and newer housing is currently paying much more that the lower valued homes. The question is, what is fair? Yes Kimberley is a good place to be, lets keep it that way.

Dexter McArthur Born and still living in Kimberley

‘Your Cranbrook, Your Future’ Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Releases Economic Development Policy Paper Submit ted

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce has released a major policy paper on Economic Development.

“Your Cranbrook, Your Future” is a broad statement on economic development that will act as the foundation for position papers going forward said Chamber Executive Director David D. Hull.

“This is a big picture statement on how the Chamber perceives economic develop-

ment in the overall framework of trade and commerce in Cranbrook and the region,” said Hull.

“The document provides an underpinning for the Chamber to develop and advance more precise and specific position papers in the future.”

The Your Cranbrook, Your Future: Economic Development policy paper has been six months in the making starting with a forum last fall facilitated by renowned economic devel-

opment practitioner Robert Fine from Kelowna.

Hull felt it important that the policy was developed from a base of knowledge and not just a gut reaction to perception and inference. “We gathered together civic, chamber and business leaders from the East and West Kootenays and had a great session. After that evening we had a really good, collective, understanding of the many faces of economic development.”

The Chamber’s Government Affairs & Policy Committee will now begin examining issues germane to economic development, prioritize them, and start developing position papers that will be advanced to the appropriate level of governments and to those organizations within the sphere of influence of economic development within Cranbrook.

The full policy paper can be found at www.cranbrookchamber.com/policy

1st Kimberley Sparks and Brownies will be selling Girl Guide cookies at Kimberley Overwaitea on Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Come out and support your local Girl Guide groups!

Wednesday April 6, 7 PM College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre GoGo Granny Travelogue with Allister Pedersen - Hawaii-The Big Island. Admission by donation to the GoGo Granny’s supporting Grandmothers in sub sahara Africa Anglican Church, 46-13th Ave. S. Annual Garage Sale. Saturday April 9th, 9am-noon. Plus Bake Sale sponsored by Anglican Church Youth Group.

British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association, Rocky Mountain Branch, will be holding their luncheon meeting at the Heritage Inn on April 13th, 2016 at 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Dave Morley talking about the Rotary Club. For further information call Ron Kerr at 250-432-0002. Thank you!

Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE FAMILY SWIM: Wednesday, April 20, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Stone Fire Pizzeria. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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

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

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

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

Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org.

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

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

Supper 6:15-6:45, meeting 7:00-8:00pm. Contact Larry 250-4275612 or Bev 250-427-7722. New members welcome – men & ladies!

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

Funtastic Singers meet every Tuesday 6:45 pm at the Cranbrook United Church (by Safeway). No experience necessary. Contact Cranbrook Arts, 250-426-4223.

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

Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Wednesdays, from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com Enjoy Painting? Join ArtGroup 75, Fridays 1pm-4pm, Sept. June. Seniors Hall, Cranbrook. 125. 17th Ave. S. Hey Kimberley! We need you as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. One hour a week. YOU can make a difference in a Child’s life that will last a life time. Info: 250-499-3111.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24; Friday Meat Draw: 4:30-6:30, Saturday Meat Draw: 3:30-5:30.

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

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.

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

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.

Phone 778-520-1981.

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Captain Richter sparks Dynamiters to Game 2 victory KIJHL championship series dead even after two games as series shifts to 100 Mile House

Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

Kimberley Dynamiters captain Jason Richter looked like a man on a mission Sunday night at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

With a hat-trick performance in Game 2 of the KIJHL championship, there’s no question Richter’s mission objective was complete as he fuelled the Dynamiters to a 4-1 victory, evening the best-of-seven series 1-1.

“We just outworked them this game,” Richter said Sunday night following his team’s Game 2 triumph. “Last night we got outworked, I thought. They had more will than us and they wanted to win more than us. But this game, we came out strong, had a full 60 minutes of play there and got a team win.”

Aside from Richter’s three goals, Tanner Wit added an empty-net marker to round out the offense for the home team, while goaltender Tyson Brouwer was razor sharp once again, turning aside 21 shots.

The jump in Richter’s step was more than evident from the first puck drop and it didn’t take much time for his teammates to follow suit.

“It’s pretty exceptional what he’s doing,” said Jerry Bancks, head coach of the Kimberley Dynamiters, following a Game 2 win. “If you’re not inspired in that dressing room, you don’t have a pulse.

“Our captain, it was a phenomenal effort.

Phenomenal. He led the way and everybody followed.”

Richter’s three-goal effort in Game 2 gives him eight markers and 18 points through 16 games to this stage in the 2016 KIJHL post-season, good enough to lead his club and put him in a tie for third across the league.

For the Wranglers, Justin Bond provided the lone goal with his 10th of the post-season, while Zane Steeves was good on 26 shots.

“The obvious difference was Richter,” said Dale Hladun, head coach of the 100 Mile

House Wranglers, following his team’s Game 2 loss. “He was on fire.

He is the leader of that club and he wants to be a champion again. He put the Dynamiters on his back today as far as I’m concerned. He wanted to win and good for him. I like him. He’s a good player.

“We need a little better awareness. I have a lot of confidence in our kids. I don’t need to have one guy shadow [Richter]. Just be aware of him. The first game, we were aware of him and it worked.”

After being outworked in a 2-1 loss during Game 1 of the league championship, it didn’t take long for the Dynamiters to break out the lunch buckets and hard hats in Game 2.

“Our biggest problem [in Game 1] after reviewing the game was we played hard but we didn’t play smart hard,” Bancks said. “[In Game 2] we did. That’s the biggest difference. You have to play hard smart and I thought we did that [in Game 2].

“We played a full 60 minutes and I thought everybody bought in to what we were trying to do. We played our game, which includes solid goaltending, defence moved the puck well, forwards kept it simple and we scored some timely goals.”

Only 4:39 had elapsed before the captain opened the scoring.

A turnover in the face-off circle landed right on the stick of the 19-year-old Cranbrook native, who made no mistake with time and space in the slot, sending a quick wrist shot off the cross bar and in to give his team a 1-0 lead.

After failing to convert on a 5-on-3 power-play opportunity with Josh Odelein and Tyler Povelofskie in the sin bin for the Wranglers, the captain went back to work at even strength.

Trey Doell filtered a point shot through a maze of legs that Steeves was able to boot out, but unfortunately for him, the rebound found the stick of Richter, who banged it home for a 2-0 Dynamiters lead after 20

minutes of play.

With Jordan Busch serving the remainder of an interference penalty that carried over from the end of the first period, the Wranglers got on the board with the power play to start the second period.

Bond sent an unassisted tally past Brouwer to make it 2-1 only 48 seconds into the middle period.

But there was little standing in the way of the 5-foot-8, 180-pound Richter Sunday night.

Less than three minutes later, the peppy winger won a puck battle deep in 100 Mile House territory before turning back towards the net and sending a quick snap shot high past Steeves to reclaim the two-goal lead.

The marker was Richter’s third of the evening and sent hats raining down to the ice surface at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

“I guess I was just putting pucks on net and they were going in for me,” Richter said with a smile. “I saw that goalie had a pretty good glove, so I tried to keep the shots to the blocker side and my teammates out there gave me good opportunities to put the puck in the net. All those goals are a credit to my linemates and to the team.”

The third period didn’t come without drama of its own, particularly in the dying moments of regulation.

Looking to erase a two-goal deficit, Hladun beckoned Steeves to the bench with 4:15 remaining in the third period.

On the ensuing shift, Eric Buckley burned down the left wing before sending a shot off the far side post that came straight back out, leaving the Wranglers still within two goals.

If that wasn’t enough to get hearts racing, Richter was handed a two-minute minor for slashing, plus a 10-minute misconduct for sharing his personal wisdom with the referee, effectively ending his night at perhaps the most critical juncture with 3:03 to play.

The penalty gave the

Taylor Rocca Photo

Jason Richter (#40) flies by the Kimberley Dynamiters bench as hats begin to rain down in celebration of the captain’s third goal of the night during Game 2 of the KIJHL championship Sunday at the Kimberley Civic Centre. The Dynamiters scored a 4-1 victory to even the best-of-seven series 1-1.

Wranglers a 6-on-4 advantage as Steeves remained at the bench for the extra skater.

Over the final three minutes, Brouwer was arguably at his best, aggressively challenging shooters and smothering rebounds. The best save of the night came at the side of the net as the Lethbridge native kicked out the left leg to reject a golden opportunity for the visitors.

From there, Wit found the open cage at the other end of the rink to seal the win for the home team.

Lost in the mix was the absence of forward Brodie Buhler who left the game in the first period with a suspected lower-body injury after taking a hit near centre ice.

According to Bancks, Buhler’s season is done.

After a rough-andtumble outing in Game 1, the second contest of the series put forth more physicality from both sides.

With the best-of-seven series equal at one game apiece, coach Hladun said the most key lesson for his group to take away is in regards to the physicality as they head home for Games 3 through 5 at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House.

“We’ve had more physical series with Chase [Heat] and I think

we’ve got to play harder,” Hladun said. “I think we’ve got to finish more [checks]. It is our game.

To a man, I felt we were maybe 60 to 70 per cent finishing our hits and identifying men. If we can elevate that a little more, it will be tough for the Dynamiters. But the other part is we’ve got to do it a clean. They’re a good, high-skilled team and that power play is

dangerous. You kind of walk the edge.”

That edge is one the Dynamiters are more than willing to walk alongside as well.

“I think they’ve been pretty physical, I think we’ve been pretty physical,” Richter said.

“It goes both ways.

We’ve got to out-physical them. They’ve got to out-physical us. Whoever is the aggressor com-

ing into the game is going to have the best start and probably win the game.”

Game 3 goes Tuesday (8 p.m. Mountain) at the South Cariboo Rec Centre in 100 Mile House, with Game 4 set for Wednesday and Game 5 on Thursday. If necessary, the series will return to the Kimberley Civic Centre for Games 6 and 7.

Kimberley Dynamiters Scoring Summary SaturDay, March 26

100 Mile houSe WranglerS 2 at KiMberley DynaMiterS 1

First Period 1. KIM - J. Busch, (J. Marchi, S. Hunt), 6:57 (PP) Second Period - No scoring Third Period 2. 1MH - K. Page, (R. Friesen, B. Harris), 5:09 (PP) 3. 1MH - R. Friesen, (T. Roch, B. Harris), 13:45 Shots 1 2 3 T 100 Mile House Wranglers 3 14 10 27 Kimberley Dynamiters 11 6 6 23 Goaltenders Saves Mins SV% 1MH - Zane Steeves 22/23 60:00 0.957 KIM - Tyson Brouwer 25/27 58:54 0.926 Power plays: 1MH - 1/6 (16.7%); KIM - 1/4 (25.0%) Attendance: 1,057 (Kimberley Civic Centre) SunDay, March 27

100 Mile houSe WranglerS 1 at KiMberley DynaMiterS 4

First Period 1. KIM - J. Richter, (J. Marchi, T. Wit), 4:39 2. KIM - J. Richter, (T. Doell, K. Chabot), 14:59 Second Period 3. 1MH - J. Bond, (B. Harris, T. Roch), 0:45 (PP) 4. KIM - J. Richter, (K. Chabot), 3:43 Third Period 5. KIM - T. Wit, (J. Busch), 19:47 (EN) Shots 1 2 3 T 100 Mile House Wranglers 9 9 12 30 Kimberley Dynamiters 11 7 4 22 Goaltenders Saves Mins SV% 1MH - Zane Steeves 18/21 55:45 0.857 KIM - Tyson Brouwer 29/30 60:00 0.967 Power plays: 1MH - 1/3 (33.3%); KIM - 0/3 (00.0%) Attendance: 825 (Kimberley Civic Centre)

Kimberley Dynamiters Playoff Scoring Statistics

Player GP Jason Richter 16 Sawyer Hunt 16 Jared Marchi 16 Eric Buckley 16 Tanner Wit 15 Jordan Busch 13 Keenan Haase 14 Justin Meier 16 Trey Doell 16 Tyler Van Steinburg 11 Korbyn Chabot 15 Trevor Van Steinburg 16 Franco Colapaolo 12 Austyn Moser 13 Devon Langelaar 16 Brodie Buhler 16 George Bertoia 16 James Farmer 14 James Rota 3 Lucas Purdy 4 Graham Dugdale 12

G 8 5 8 5 6 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0

PTS 18 14 13 12 11 11 10 10 8 7 7 5 4 4 4 3 3 2 0 0 0

PIM 20 14 16 34 4 11 10 10 22 0 10 2 11 20 12 10 14 4 0 0 24

Player W L SO GAA SP Tyson Brouwer 13 3 2 1.58 0.945 Mitch Traichevich 0 0 0 ----- -----

MP 985 --

Goaltending Statistics

A 10 9 5 7 5 9 7 9 6 4 5 3 2 3 4 1 2 1 0 0 0

KIJHL Championship

100 Mile House Wranglers vs. Kimberley Dynamiters SERIES TIED 1-1 Game 1 - Wranglers 2 at Dynamiters 1 Game 2 - Wranglers 1 at Dynamiters 4 Game 3 - March 29 at South Cariboo Rec Centre (8 p.m.)

Game 4 - March 30 at South Cariboo Rec Centre (8 p.m.)

Game 5 - March 31 at South Cariboo Rec Centre (8 p.m.) *Game 6 - April 2 at Kimberley Civic Centre (7 p.m.) *Game 7 - April 3 at Kimberley Civic Centre (7 p.m.) * = if necessary; all game times listed are Mountain

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Alfaro & Zborosky ready for more as returning Ice overagers 2015-16 WHL campaign allowed veteran pair to emerge

Major League Baseball

Sanchez named fifth starter for Blue Jays CANADIAN PRESS

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Veteran forwards Matt Alfaro (left) and Zak Zborosky (right) enjoyed breakout campaigns for the Kootenay Ice and will look to play even bigger roles come 2016-17.

Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

There’s no question two of the brightest beacons in an otherwise dismal 2015-16 Western Hockey League campaign for the Kootenay Ice shone directly on 19-year-old forwards Matt Alfaro and Zak Zborosky.

With the departure of the likes of Sam Reinhart, Tim Bozon, Austin Vetterl, Levi Cable, and eventually Luke Philp, roles rapidly rose for both Alfaro and Zborosky this season.

Though it may have taken some time for the pair to adjust to a new way of life under head coach Luke Pierce, they quickly turned the corner and made the most of the added responsibility and opportunity.

With the focus shifting to next season, the duo will need to be even better if they hope to help the Kootenay Ice get back to the playoff race.

“They’re ready for this to be a new challenge and a new identity,” Pierce said. “They want to be the guys who bring that in and help reinforce it. They’re going to have to both realize and understand the sacrifice for the betterment of our group.

“They’re both guys who want to play and they want to play a ton every night, but we need them to teach some of our other players the right things to do — habits and all that stuff, which at times may take away from their produc-

tion, but will help us as a team to win more hockey games.

“If you want to win games, you’ve got to change some things. I think they fully understand and realize that.”

Zborosky, a 6-foot, 174-pound native of Regina, struck 32 times and managed 68 points over 58 games to lead the Ice in scoring, while logging massive minutes at even strength and on both the power play and penalty kill.

Originally a fifthround pick (105th) at the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Zborosky’s totals, which included 36 assists, all represented career highs.

For Alfaro, a 6-foot-2, 194pound native of Calgary who spent the bulk of the season as Zborosky’s pivot man, the 2015-16 campaign was also one of career measures.

The third-year centre eclipsed the 20-goal plateau and added 26 assists for 48 points in 65 games.

“Statistics-wise, I think me and Matt actually had a pretty good year,” Zborosky said.

“Being those guys this year and being the same guys — the go-to guys to score goals — next year we’ll have more experience and it should be good.”

Pretty much every given night saw Alfaro and Zborosky match up against other teams’ top units — tasked not only

with providing offense for the goal-starved Kootenay Ice, but also challenged with shutting down the opposition’s most dangerous threats.

Zborosky was named Team MVP for his efforts, while Alfaro was crowned Most Underrated Player.

“Wyatt [Hoflin] won it last year and [Jaedon] Descheneau the year before, so obviously it’s pretty special to get an award,” Alfaro said. “It’s nice to get recognized.”

The two linemates also made their way into the team’s Three Stars of the Year, behind Hoflin.

With overage defenceman Tanner Lishchynsky and Hoflin trotting off into the sunset having played their final days of junior hockey, Alfaro and Zborosky represent the only returning overagers heading into the 2016-17 campaign.

Like Lishchynsky and Hoflin did this season, Alfaro and Zborosky will now be tasked with leading a young Kootenay Ice club when the 2016-17 season fires up this fall.

“It’s going to be weird being a 20-year-old,” Alfaro said. “I know I’ve got to be a big leader both in the dressing room and on and off the ice. I’m looking forward to that.”

After registering a franchise record for fewest wins in a season (12), there’s no question the year was a tough one

for Alfaro, Zborosky and the Ice, but there were moments of promise that suggest better days might soon come as early as this fall.

“Don’t get down on ourselves,” Alfaro said of the biggest lesson his club needs to take away from this season. “At the beginning of the year, when we had that big losing streak, it was all just steamrolling and a snowball effect of losing.”

The snowball effect led to the second-lowest point total (31) in Kootenay Ice franchise history as the club missed the post-season for the first time since 1997-98.

“It’s obviously something that doesn’t sit well in your stomach,” Zborosky said. “Making the playoffs is what you basically want to do with the season.

“We’ve just got to learn to be more consistent in everything we do as a team, whether that’s warmups, workouts, practice and take all that and put it into the game.”

With 10 first-year players and a rookie coaching staff having worked one year of WHL routine into their repertoire, there’s nowhere to go but up after finishing 12-53-6-1 and deep the league’s cellar.

“We’re going to be young, so it’s hard to tell now, but I want to make the playoffs,” Alfaro said.

“As a 20-year-old, you want to be in the playoff picture. You want to keep the season going as long as possible.

That’s the goal for us.”

DUNEDIN, Fla. John Gibbons has settled on right-hander Aaron Sanchez being in the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation.

Sanchez’s role - be it in the starting rotation or bullpen - was one of the most contentious issues in spring training for Toronto. But Gibbons settled the debate Monday.

“It’s exciting for us all,” Gibbons said of Sanchez, who beat out Gavin Floyd and Drew Hutchison for the starting job. “We think the sky is the limit for him.

“Who knows how good his career turns out? On one end of it, it’s exciting to tell him; and on the other side, it’s tough telling the other guys.”

Sanchez, 23, had a solid spring, posting a

1.35 earned-run average over 20 innings. How long Sanchez remains in the starting rotation is yet to be seen as Gibbons would only say Sanchez will open the season there, adding his workload will be monitored and he could return to the bullpen during the year.

Sanchez started 11 games last season but did make 30 appearances as a reliever. He threw 92 1/3 innings during the regular season, then 7 1/3 innings in the playoffs.

Marcus Stroman will be Toronto’s opening-day starter Sunday at Tampa Bay. With Sanchez earning a starting role, Floyd will pitch out of the bullpen while Hutchinson, last year’s opening day starter, was optioned to

Triple-A Buffalo.

In other moves Monday, the Jays claimed catcher/first baseman Jesus Montero from the Seattle Mariners. To clear a roster spot, Toronto designated catcher A.J. Jimenez for assignment.

Montero, 26, appeared in 38 games with Seattle last season, hitting .223 with five home runs and 19 runs-batted in.

On Sunday, Hutchison escaped injury in Toronto’s 7-3 win over Tampa Bay. He was struck in the back of the head by Jimenez’s throw to second base on an attempted stolen base.

Hutchison left the game as a precaution but told reporters afterwards he was fine. He allowed a run and one hit over four-plus innings.

Blue Jays edge Phillies Monday ASSOCIATED PRESS

DUNEDIN, Fla. Right-hander Vince Velasquez was named the Philadelphia Phillies’ fifth starter on Monday, then shut out the Toronto Blue Jays for six innings in a 2-1 loss.

Velasquez held Toronto to two hits and three walks. He struck out eight of the 21 batters he faced.

The 23-year-old Velasquez, acquired from Houston in the trade that sent Ken Giles to

the Astros, entered camp in competition with lefties Adam Morgan and Brett Oberholtzer. Morgan was optioned to Triple-A Monday and Oberholtzer is expected to open the season in the bullpen.

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A sure sign that Spring has arrived is the annual Fort Steele Easter Egg Hunt. A long time Kootenay tradition, the fun-filled family event took place Sunday, March 27, and featured Easter egg hunts, games and a delicious brunch prepared and served at the International Hotel Restaurant. The Easter Parade took place on Main Street, a church service was held and the Wildhorse Theatre showed Easter movies throughout the day. Photos submitted

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Forest worker safety improved, departing council head says C anadian Press

The retiring president of the B.C. Forest Safety Council believes there has been a dramatic improvement in worker safety over his seven years leading the council.

Reynold Hert retired this month after 38 years

in the forest industry, and was replaced by the council’s business manager, Rob Moonen.

Hert says when he began, the average annual death toll was as high as 22, but that was cut to just four deaths in 2014 and eight last year, the lowest annual fig-

ures for fatalities and serious injuries in the province’s logging history.

Hert credits forest companies for understanding that safety can no longer be separated from the cost of doing business.

Arctic sea ice at record winter low, says monitoring agency C anadian Press

Courtesy Sally MacDonald

BC Hydro is supporting the Rocky Mountain Local Government Management Association with a $1,000 sponsorship of its upcoming conference. The East/West Kootenay Boundary Joint Chapter Conference will be held April 13 to 15, 2016, in Fairmont Hot Springs. The conference will be attended by up to 80 senior staff from over 20 municipalities in the East and West K ootenay and the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary. On Wednesday, March 23, BC Hydro presented its donation to RDEK staff hosting this year’s conference. Pictured, left to right: Loree Duczek and Lee-Ann Crane, RDEK; Diane Tammen, BC Hydro; and Debbie Renaud, RDEK.

Dam expansion done Tom Fletcher Black Press

BC Hydro has completed one of its mega-projects, expansion of the Mica Dam on the Columbia River to full capacity, as the utility weathers a slump in mining and continued delays in liquefied natural gas projects.

The addition of two water turbines to Mica cost $714 million, plus a new high-voltage transmission line to carry power to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. BC Hydro has also moved up plans to add a sixth turbine at the Revelstoke Dam, as work continues on the Site C project on the Peace River.

With major upgrades at the Ruskin Dam in the Fraser Valley and the John Hart Dam on Vancouver Island also underway, BC Hydro has applied for a four per cent rate increase to take effect on April 1, 2017. That follows increases of nine and six per cent in the past two years, mainly to finance major projects and pay down debt.

The four per cent rate is a one-year interim application to the B.C. Utilities Commission, which would add about $4 a month to the average residential electrici-

Scientists say Arctic sea ice has reached a record winter low again.

The U.S.-based National Snow and Ice Data Centre says it’s the second year in a row that the amount of sea ice at the end of winter was less than any year

since satellite monitoring began.

The mark comes during an unusually warm winter all over the North.

Temperatures over the Arctic Ocean for the months of December, January and February were 2C to 6C above av-

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Even the North Pole saw above-zero conditions several times this winter.

Some scientists believe the amount of sea ice in the Arctic is related to changes in southern weather.

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by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have chosen not to have children. His family asks repeatedly if we’ve ‘’changed our minds” about it, so obviously they do not approve of our choice.

My husband recently gave me a 30th birthday party, and invited his extremely child-oriented family. The entire duration of the party, I noticed his siblings and parents fussing with the very young children (about ages 4 and up), not paying attention to anyone but the kids. I found this rude, and thought they could at least pretend to be interested in my birthday celebration. When I asked one of my sisters-in-law if she saw me open her gift, she retorted, “Sorry, watching my daughter was a little more important than a 30-year-old opening presents.”

My husband and I are extremely generous with all of their children. Am I wrong to think that their behavior was rude? They seemed to believe simply showing up was good enough. My family and friends with children seem perfectly capable of tending to their kids while still being able to interact with other adults.

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We think you were kind to invite these little children to your birthday party. But if you have kids around, you cannot expect to have the parents’ undivided attention.

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Had those kids been running wild, you would have written us to complain about the parents’ inadequate supervision. (We get plenty of those letters.) If you want an adult party next time, it’s perfectly OK to exclude the children. Otherwise, this is how it’s going to be for the next several years. Please don’t let it bother you so much.

Dear Annie: A friend recently lost his home in a fire, and said the reason was two 9-volt batteries that were loose in a drawer. The fire occurred while they weren’t home. Something similar occurred at my husband’s office, but it was only a small spark and they were able to get it under control quickly.

Please tell your readers to be sure to store their batteries in their original containers and to make sure that the contact posts aren’t touching. I always place a piece of tape over the contacts before I throw them away. If we can save even one life (or home), it will have been worth it. -- M. Dear M.: According to the National Fire Prevention Association, the odds of 9-volt batteries starting a house fire are slim. Nonetheless, batteries should not be stored loose where they can come into contact with metal (keys, pocket change, aluminum foil, paper clips), glue or other materials that could cause them to spark.

Cover the posts and store all batteries upright in their original packaging. It is best not to dispose of them in the trash.

Check with your local authorities to find out where to take them for proper disposal or recycling.

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

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We will ensure your gift has lasting impact.

We will honour your generosity.

The loss of a loved one is a time of profound sadness. We offer our condolences. When the time is right, we would be honoured to help you to ensure the legacy of your loved one is felt in our community forever.

250.426.1119 www.cranbrookcf.ca

In times of grief, these caring professionals are here to serve and comfort your family.

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Employment

Services

Real Estate

Help Wanted

Contractors

Apt/Condos for Sale

BOOKKEEPER

GIRO

Required

Caliper Machine & Hydraulics is looking for a full-time bookkeeper with a sound knowledge of basic accounting principles. You must have the ability to reconcile from start to finish, all facets required in the compilation of financial statements, including: Accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll and other general ledger entries as required.

Extensive knowledge and use of Sage (Simply Accounting) software is essential, as well as Word and Excel. You must have the willingness to assist other staff when required.

We offer a great working environment, competitive wage package and full support for our staff.

Please email your resume with a cover letter to Mike Hambalek at:

mike@calipermachine.com or drop off at Caliper, 807 Industrial Road #3.

Closing date is March 31st 2016.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Small Ads Get

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Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

• Construction • Renovations • Roofing • Siding • Sundeck Construction • Fully Insured • No PST charged between Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, 2015 We welcome any restorational work!

(250) 426-8504

Merchandise for Sale

Free Items FREE - FOR PICKUP 1980 GMC

Frontier Motor home.

Needs work. Good appliances.

Working engine.

Must be removed as soon as possible.

250-572-9292

Heavy Duty Machinery FNA-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING sale.

“Clear out pricing in effect now!” 20x20 $5,444 25x26 $6,275 30x30 $8,489 32x34 $10,328 42x50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Buying Bullion, silver & gold coins, bars, ingots, collectors coins, coin collections, antique money plus ANYTHING GOLD or SILVER. Todd’s Coins 1250-864-3521 Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 250-499-0251.

We can make House Calls!

ELECTROLUX

WATKINS

~Spring cleaning specials~

~ Dianne Hummelle ~

Phone 250-489-2733 for more information.

Trades welcome

Numerous updates

$309,000. call 250-489-1116 If you see a wildfire, report it to

1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.

Transportation

Transportation

For Sale By Owner

Suites, Upper

Cars - Domestic

Trucks & Vans

$269,000 - Cranbrook - 4 Bed 2 Bath home-1100 2nd Ave. S. Across Parklands School & Lake Elizabeth. Completely renovated: new kitchen, 2 new bathrooms, laminate floors, full basement renovation - plush carpet/tile flooring, gas stove in new rec room, 200 amp service, argon filled windows, underground sprinklers. Appointments call 250 489 4475 Details www.brianenoer.wix.com/homesale

HUGE 890 sq ft UPPER BACHELOR SUITE on quiet street in Kimberley

1996 MERCURY

2009 Chev Silverado LS 4x4

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

Fridge/stove, convection oven, dishwasher. References required.

Available April 1st. Unfurnished.

Looking for quiet tenant. No smoking. $650 month, heat & power included.

Photos on Kijiji - Ad ID 1149803270

250-427-1022 or cell 250-432-5773

GRAND MARQUIS

Forest Green, leather interior, excellent condition.

57,000 km (no tampering) 8 cylinder, original rims, summer/winter tires.

Furnished Kimberley Studio Suites

$6,000.

$495./mo. includes utilities, basic cable and internet.

Laundry provided.

Sorry, no pets. References and application required.

Call Peter at East Kootenay Realty ~ 250-427-0070 ~

250-489-3072

available now.

4.8L, automatic, Crew Cab, short box, 146,802 mostly highway kms.

Black and grey interior in excellent condition.

1 set all season, 1 set winter tires. $18,500 obo 250-427-1022 or 250-432-5773.

SERVICES GUIDE Contact these business for all your service needs!

Misc. for Sale

To advertise using our “MARKET PLACE” in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Kimberley Daily Bulletin and The Valley, call us at 250-426-5201, ext. 202.

have a good supply of like-new rebuilt Electrolux Vacuums with Power Nozzles and New Motors.

(3 year warranty)

Unit #20 Fountain Estates

Rentals

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com

MARKET PLACE Sonny & Chris Nomland

CONDO for SALE

Real Estate

consultant

Want to reach new customers? We read the newspaper every day, Monday to Friday.

To advertise using our “SERVICES GUIDE” in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman, Kimberley Daily Bulletin and The Valley, call us at 250-426-5201, ext. 202.

1. Advertise to Reach New Customers.

Columbia Tech Services _______ For all your business or residential computer service needs, call Sandy for onsite service.

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Phone/text 250-489-9212 columbiatech1985@shaw.ca Serving the Kootenays since 1985

GLEN’S GRASS CUTTING › Dethatching (includes lawn vacuum)

› Aerating › Gutters › Grass cutting

Residential/Commercial

250-426-8604 ~Book Now~

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

KOOTENAY SHADE WORKS

~We have you covered~ Shade sail awnings Custom awnings Awning repairs Screens Boat covers and repairs Outdoor furniture covers Retractable awnings Solar window covers & bug screens Deck construction • Free estimates

250-427-9896

LEIMAN

CUSTOM HOMES

PHRYLO MAKERS

1 on 1 tutoring • Devices: Apple & Android • Computers: PC, Mac, Linux • Bring your own device or use one of ours. › Graphic design › Soldering

250-432-9489 www.phrylo.com

email: Ben@phrylo.com

PLAN DESIGN New construction, Additions, Renovations, Electrical, Landscape Start with a good set of plans and be assured your investment will FEEL, FUNCTION and LOOK GREAT!

AND RENOVATIONS

Established custom builder for over 30 years.

Certified Journeyman Carpenters Reliable Quotes Member of the new home warranty program. www.leimanhomes.ca Kevin 250-421-0110 Krister 250-919-1777

Jody ~ 250-919-1575

www.CHARLTONHOMES.CA

TIP TOP CHIMNEY SERVICES “Sweeping the Kootenay’s Clean”

Chimney Sweeping Fireplace & Woodstove Servicing Visual Inspections and Installations Gutter Cleaning Available Call for Free Estimate from a W.E.T.T Certified Technician

250-427-7534

KOOTENAY MOVING

Bath & Body Lotions, Oils, Mists, Butters & Scrubs, Creme Bath, Bath Soak

Long distance household moving.

Richard Hedrich 250-919-3643

Coast to Coast, in Canada.

tiptopchimneys @gmail.com

Scents: Unscented, Aloe & Green Tea, Lavender, Lemon Cream, Coconut Milk & Honey, Grapefruit, Pomegranate & Acai

Top Ten Reasons to Advertise in a Newspaper

30 years experience.

778-834-4345

CLASSIFIEDS WILL SELL WHAT YOU WANT SOLD!

CALL: 426-5201 EXT. 202

~also available~ Pool table installation and service!!!

Your market changes constantly. Advertising is tremendously helpful in directing customers to the product and services they need, and helps put you ahead of your competition.

2. Your Competition Isn’t Quitting.

You’ve got to advertise to get your share of business or lose it to the stores that do. If you cut back on your advertising, you may forfeit new prospective customers to your competition.

3. Advantage Over Competitors Who Cut Back.

A five year survey of more than 3,000 companies found that advertisers who maintained or expanded advertising during a troubled economy saw sales increase an average of 100%.

4. Continuous Advertising Strengthens Your Image.

When people who postpone buying come back to the marketplace, you’ve got a better chance of getting their business if you’ve continued to maintain a solid, reliable image.

5. Direct Advertising is Cost Efficient.

Direct has the advantages – demographic and geographic numbers to afford advertisers the best value and exposure for their advertising dollar.

6. Advertise to Generate Traffic.

Continuous traffic is the first step toward sales increases and expanding your base of buyers. The more people who contact you, the more possibilities you have to make sales.

7. Advertise to Make More Sales.

Advertising works! Businesses that succeed are usually strong, steady advertisers. Look around. You’ll find the most aggressive and consistent advertisers are almost invariably the most successful.

8. Advertise Because There is Always Business to Generate.

Salespeople are on the payroll. As long as you’re in business, you have overhead and you’ve got to advertise to generate a steady cash flow.

9. Advertise to Keep a Healthy Positive Image.

In a troubled economy, rumors and bad news travel fast.

Advertising corrects gossip, shoots down false reports and projects positively.

10. Advertise to Maintain Employee Morale.

When advertising and promotion are cut, salespeople become less motivated. They may believe the store is cutting back, even going out of business.

Call today and start advertising.

250-426-5201

822 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook

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250-427-5333

335 Spokane St., Kimberley

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I need a home.

MEEKA is a fun German Shepherd/ Labrador. She is a spayed female and is 3 years old.

Meeka is full of fun and enjoys playing with her kennel buddy. She is a dominant female so needs to meet new dogs in a controlled environment. She tends to pull hard on her leash so needs a strong person with time to work with her on this.

SPCA Recycle Program

For pickup, call 250-489-2450 Richard & Gail Ballance 3925 53 St. S, Cranbrook

I need a home.

K.C. is a wonderful senior boy. He is a 13 year old Neutered male Border Collie mix. Although he is older he still loves his walks and enjoys lots of attention. He enjoys swimming and playing fetch with a stick. K.C. needs to be in a gentle loving home where he can relax and enjoy his days.

Community Minded… just like you

www.alpinetoyota.com

250-489-4010 • 1-877-464-0935

I Need a Home

GEORGE is around 4 years old, he is neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

He is a white Husky cross. George enjoys being with other dogs and people.

He likes hanging out with the staff at the shelter and will run and play. George can jump fences so will need to be monitored. Please come and visit him at the shelter so you can get to know his great loving personality

Corinne’s Kennels Located 15 minutes from Cranbrook 250-919-3647

I need a home.

RAIN is a black and white medium haired young cat. She is a little shy and takes a while to get used to new situations. She likes to have hiding areas to feel safe. If you are patient, gentle and live in a quiet home, this cat will certainly come out of her shell for you! She would do best in a home with older children as she gets nervous around loud noises. She is great with other cats.

Key City Answering Service Communication Center for the Kootenays!

218-B 1525 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S7

P: 250-426-2201 • F: 250-426-4727 TF: 1-800-665-4243

I need a home

My name is CHARLIE and I am a sweet 10 month old Border Collie cross. I am getting spayed and I am up to date on my vaccinations.

I love to run and play and will come back when called. I am a little shy but I do love the attention. I am looking for a home where I can have lots of exercise and attention with not too much time alone.

I enjoy being around children.

22-10th Ave. S., Cranbrook, BC 250-489-1729 www.thepawshop.ca thepawshop@hotmail.com

S.P.C.A. Newsletter March 29, 2016

I need a home.

BOO is a wonderful senior cat. She is shy at first, but if you are gentle and quiet with her she will warm up to you pretty quick!

Boo is very affectionate, laid-back and loves to be brushed. She would do best in a home with older children. She is okay with some other cats but dogs make her a little nervous.

355 Ross Street • 250.427.4444 Open Daily - 7 Days a Week - 8am to 8pm

BCSPCA East Kootenay Branch Happenings!

I need a home.

The numbers are in! The East Kootenay Shelter is proud to announce that our live release rate for 2015 is an amazing 94%!

This is the second year in a row! This means more animals are finding forever homes. It is often rumoured that the SPCA euthanizes animals that are brought into our care. Nothing could be further than then the truth! We are in the business of saving animals! Our live release rates are much higher than most No Kill Shelters. The small percentages of animals that don’t make it are due to illness that can’t be treated or if the animal is deemed unadoptable due to aggressive behaviour.

HARRY is a fluffy ball of love. He is great with other cats and has lived with dogs. If your looking for a cat that is affectionate, friendly, loves to be petted and pampered? This is definitely the cat for you! Harry is very sociable and affectionate. He will enjoy lots of attention. He loves to be picked up and cuddled!

Community Minded… just like you

The BCSPCA East Kootenay Branch would like to send out a massive Thank You to Pacific Coastal Airlines! In 2015 we transferred 161 animals to the lower mainland via Pacific Coastal with our Drive for Lives program. The majority of these animals were adopted out in a few short days to forever homes! Without this important partnership our shelter would be over capitated and that means a very unhealthy shelter for our animals. Thank you to everyone at Pacific Coastal for caring and helping save so many lives!!!

www.alpinetoyota.com

250-489-4010 • 1-877-464-0935

I need a home.

MIDNIGHT is a little shy and takes a while to get used to new situations. He likes to have hiding areas to feel safe. If you are patient, gentle and live in a quiet home, this cat will certainly come out of his shell for you! Midnight loves his pets and to be brushed! He get along very good with other cats but would do best in a home with no dogs.

Win big and help animals too: BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need is back. Buying a lottery ticket can help B.C.’s most vulnerable animals. With the return of the BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need, you can win big by helping abused, neglected and injured animals, and potentially, put thousands of extra dollars in your pocket.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2016 BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need, which funds urgently needed medical care, sheltering, spay and neuter services, advocacy, adoption, foster care programs and other services provided for homeless and abused animals in BC SPCA shelters across the province.

1923 - 8th St. N., corner of 8th St.

I need a home

WRANGLER is a handsome boy. He is a little shy at first but doesn’t take long to warm to new people. He loves to be with other cats but would do best in a home with no dogs. Wrangler love to play with toys especially is they have feathers on them! He enjoys being brushed and is a very affectionate young cat!

“With $100,000 in cash prizes, this is a win-win for animal lovers and for the province’s most vulnerable animals,” says Krista Constantineau, manager of fundraising events, BC SPCA. “You’ll help save the lives of animals in need throughout the province and have the chance to win one of 31 cash prizes. We know money isn’t everything, but it sure can help!”

Tickets are $25 each, three for $60 and five for $90. There are daily cash prizes throughout June, with $5,000 ‘Lucky Mutt Monday’ prizes and $5,000 prizes on ‘TGIF’ Fridays. There’s also an early bird draw on May 9 for $8,000 (the early bird ticket purchase deadline is April 24).

250-489-4555 1-888-489-4555 2101 Cranbrook St. N. Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5M6 www.topcrop.biz

Sponsored by CTV and TV Week, the lottery features another bonus: each winning ticket is re-entered for the daily prizes. You can pick up ticket order forms from the shelter or request your tickets online at spca.bc.ca/lottery. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older and tickets can only be sold in B.C. Know your limit, play within it.

EAST KOOTENAY BRANCH RECYCLE PROGRAM

Thanks to Gail and Richard Balance, and the folks who have donated refundables, over $10,000 has been raised to assist with medical costs for all of the animals in the East Kootenay Branch’s care. Gail and Richard pick up, sort and deliver cans and bottles for recycling. If you want to donate please drop off your refundable at the shelter or call Gail and Richard at 250-489-2540 and they will pick up from your home or place of business.

Ticks: is there anything I can do to keep my pets safer?

There are several tick preventatives available to you. The most safe and reliable treatments are found at local veterinary clinics and are able to be purchased over the counter. Some are topical and are applied to the skin of the dog and another is a medication that is given orally. Both are a convenient and highly effective method in parasite protection. Please call your local veterinarian with any questions regarding these products and what will work best for you and your dog.

I need a home.

GINGER is a 1 year old Bullmastiff/ Border Collie who is a little nervous on first meeting but soon comes around. She loves to be outside playing with other dogs. She is pretty good on a leash but would benefit from some training. Ginger likes to be very social and does become frustrated if left for too long.

125A Slater Rd., Cranbrook, BC 250 417-0477 • 877 411 0477 www.bridgeinteriors.com

Proud to Support our Local SPCA

250-426-8517 • 106 5th Ave. S. Cranbrook www.cranbrookveterinary.com Come and see our new Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/cranvet