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remier Christy Clark said she hadn’t seen the little web attack ad that was released a couple of weeks ago by the B.C. Federation of Labour.

The “Game Over” spot imitates an early “Super Mario” video game, with a pixilated Clark in a pink hard hat hopping from photo op to photo op, collecting points for closing a school and understaffing a seniors’ care home.

The school closing is a cheap shot,

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but the latter scenario hit home. We’ve heard the horror stories for years, with contract operators laying off all their staff to reincorporate or sell, elderly residents limited to one bath per week, drugs over-used to quiet residents, and injuries to caregivers from lifting frail elderly people.

With those working conditions, even keeping the staff that are

Hugs: Hugs and appreciation to Holly for the compassion and faith you showed during those long nights and the continued prayers you generously offered. God bless you and thanks. Thank you to Olivia from the discharge planning team for working so quickly and efficiently in getting my Mom home with such speed and thoroughness. Thank you Jo-ann for your thoroughness and care for my Mom. Hugs: HUGS, LOVE and GRATITUDE to Ardeth, the occupational therapist from the home health team in the Cranbrook hospital. You are simply an angel Ardeth.

I only met you and yet you hold a deep place in my heart for your warmth, kindness and sincerity. I will never forget your genuine kindness or your gift of heart in such a difficult time. I wish you the best life can possibly offer all the days of your life. Much love and Thank you!

Hugs: Thank you and hugs to the housekeeping staff, the beautiful lady in the coffee kiosk that always had a smile and a kindness for everyone.

Hugs: Kudos to the ICE fans that will continue to support the young team after a very tough road trip. Three home games remain to end

system” to make sure the money goes to patients, not profits.

The goal is to reach an average 3.3 hours per resident day from care assistants, physiotherapists and nurses, a goal recommended to the health ministry back in 2009.

Seniors’ Advocate Isobel Mackenzie, who has proven to be a tough critic despite being Lake’s appointee, summed up the chang-

es from a resident’s point of view.

“It could mean that I can go to the bathroom within 15 minutes of asking, instead of 45.” Mackenzie said. “It might mean I can ask for a bath on Tuesday and get one, even though I had one on Saturday. It might mean I can get the aide to walk me to the dining room using my walker, rather than put me in a wheelchair, be-

cause that’s the faster way to get me there.”

I gave NDP health critic Judy Darcy a hard time last week for putting union spin ahead of the public interest, but this time she’s on the mark.

Darcy made short work of Lake’s claim that this extra funding had to wait for a new health transfer deal with Ottawa.

Darcy noted that those transfers have

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the season. Let’s send them out like the Lions they are by attending the games.

Hugs: Kudos to the Mainroads crews for doing their best to clear all that white stuff. You did well. Thanks.

Slugs: A correcting slug to the person who defended the snow removal work performed by the town of Cranbrook. Although your cause is noble, comrade, you should perhaps follow your own advice and put yourself in the shoes of pedestrians who have been forced to walk in the streets because the sidewalks were, and some still are, snowbanks.

The last “snowbank” sent me to the hospital, and thank God my free hand broke my fall or it could have been worse. If you would have tried those sidewalks, you might understand at least some of those complaints!

Hugs: A big “HUG” to New Energy Wellness Spa for giving me a life changing experience indeed! Thank you Allison for creating a business with such a lovely atmo-

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funded has been difficult.

An additional $500 million was tucked into the BC Liberals’ election budget in February, and retiring Health Minister Terry Lake rolled out the results last week.

Over the next three years, that money will finance the hiring of 1,500 more staff, add ceiling lifts and wheelchairs, and create a “robust monitoring

sphere and to Sierra, you are amazing at what you do, the joy you emulate while you work — I thank you every morning while I am getting ready for my day!

Hugs: Big Hugs to the security staff at the Tom Cochrane concert. Having recently had a knee replacement I didn’t think I could make it through the whole concert. However, being able to use the elevator, the downstairs washroom, having an extra chair and aisle room to rest my leg, I was able to enjoy the whole concert which was AWESOME! Thank you for your kindness!

Slugs: To a local veterinarian for making it all about money, not the well being of the animal, a blatant money grab that will keep me from darkening your door ever again.

Hugs: Big hugs to the K.I.P. (Kootenay Initiative Program thru Interior Health) recycling crew. I can’t believe how easy it is for me to be so environmentally friendly. I can throw

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Hugs: Wow! HUGE, WONDERFUL, GIANT HUGS FOR THE Johnny Cash Tribute show on Wednesday, March 8th! Well done Key City Theatre for bringing in that show! I love, love, loved it!

Slugs: To the people that race up and down Grandview Place. It’s not a race track!!

Hugs: To administrator Amy of E.K. Performing Arts

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Our weekly feature, Hugs and Slugs is intended to be a lighthearted forum for you, our readers, to express brief views on issues and events in your lives. It’s not intended to hurt people or make unsubstantiated and libellous comments.

Submissions will be edited for length and not all will be published, particularly if they are no longer timely, in poor taste, potentially libellous or contain accusations. Names won’t be published with Hugs and Slugs; however, we do need your full name, mailing address and telephone number for verification purposes.

Festival! She navigated a super-complex move to online registering, fielded countless questions, coaxed “Luddites” step by step, reported on and fixed problems, and remained unflappable under duress. Thanks to Amy, the system will serve us all more easily in future years.

increased six per cent each year since Paul Martin was prime minister, while B.C. governments boasted of bending down the “cost curve” of health care.

And let the record show that the Justin Trudeau government did something right.

It upheld the former Harper government’s decision to reduce that unsustainable six-percent figure, while adding new money tied to home care.

With seniors living longer and the baby boom starting to retire and head west, home care is the only way B.C. will survive financially.

Mackenzie had more good news.

About 85 per cent of people aged 85 and up still live independently in B.C. About half of them are supported at home despite complex needs that qualify them for residential care.

The new plan “recognizes that many of the family caregivers caring for these weak seniors are stretched to the breaking point, and they need more relief to keep their loved one at home,” she said.

Meanwhile, the “rural paramedicine” program is extending to 70 communities, with part-time paramedics getting stable work doing home “wellness checks” to prevent emergencies.

They also lead walking groups for frail seniors who wouldn’t otherwise venture out for risk of injury.

Slowly, the postwar model of acute hospital care recedes, and just in time.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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An agricultural dream becomes reality From Page 6 This latest career incarnation is not going to be an easy one. Romantic notions of farmsteading aside,

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Is this the demise of the honeybee?

Bees flitting from one newly sprouted flower to another as they collect pollen is one of the more common sights of the spring. Honeybees are content to buzz between plants for hours.

But in recent years the honeybee population has declined considerably, and scientists and environmentalists continue to study and debate why bees seem to be dying out.

Although bees are best known for their honey production, their symbiotic relationship with nature goes much further.

Honeybees are instrumental in transferring pollen from plant to plant, which helps to foster new life for many agricultural species. In addition to wild flowers and other plants, bees pollinate many of the crops that end up as food on dinner tables across the globe. Bees help pollinate more than 90 commercially grown field crops, citrus and other fruit crops, vegetables and nut crops.

Without these insects, crop yields would decrease dramatically, and some foods may cease to exist. Without bees, food production would diminish and the prices of produce would skyrocket.

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Cutter Ranch making its mark across B.C.

Jody Jacob A family-owned and operated East Kootenay ranch is growing its e-commerce capabilities to meet demands of a rapidly growing clientele. Cutter Ranch, which produces highquality, ethicallyraised pork, lamb, poultry, and beef products is steadily expanding its consumer base — from restaurants and specialty markets to families and individuals — throughout B.C. and from Alberta.

Owners of Cutter Ranch Sacha Bentall and Tyler McNaughton come by farming honestly. Both raised on Canadian family ranches, they have deep-rooted knowledge of where food comes from and what it takes to deliver it to the highest of stan-

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Cutter Ranch, which was incorporated in 2008 and relocated from the B.C. Interior to Fort Steele in 2012, has significantly grown over the last few years in both offerings and markets.

“We started this whole thing because we want to make great food available that people can trust,” said McNaughton.

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To better reflect Cutter Ranch’s offerings, products and significant growth over the last few years, the business rebranded and launched a new website featuring an e-commerce store where customers, chefs, restaurants, specialty markets and others in the food service industry can easily order and purchase their meat products.

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Calling all fiddlers to annual Creston weekend workshop Creston Valley Advance Registration is now open for the second annual Creston Weekend Fiddle Workshop in May. The weekend will be a fun-filled fiddling frenzy and is open to students of all levels. Workshop director Velle HuscroftWeitman believes the weekend will provide participants with a real sense of musical community and will inspire a new generation of fiddlers as well as guiding seasoned musicians to the next level of playing and performing “There are so many different styles of fiddle music across the country, and I’ve tried to bring together a sampling of those styles for the workshop,” said Huscroft-Weitman.

This year’s lineup includes Angus MacDonald, Chelsea Sleep and Jane Russell.

MacDonald is a Nova Scotian-style fiddler, well versed in Scottish and Irish music. He is currently finishing his third year of a jazz degree at Saint Francis Xavier University.

Born and bred on the Sunshine Coast, Sleep has performed all over Canada with Oliver Schroer’s ensemble, The Twisted String.

She is also the musical director for Bad to the Bow Youth Fiddlers.

Classically trained, Russell has always found ways to incorporate folk music into her playing. She connected with Duncan Cameron and formed the group Fagroongala, which specialized in Irish and French Canadian music and then formed Bogbrans with her husband, Eamonn Reil.

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Left to right: Angus MacDonald; Chelsea Sleep; ; Jane Russell tor. Having performed across Canada, the US and the UK, and having been a guest instructor at other fiddle workshops, she now runs a successful violin program in Creston called Velvet Strings.

She also recently recorded her first album with a ten-piece band.

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It’s a chance for participants and the public to witness different styles of fiddling. “While the concert is part of the camp, it is open to anyone who wants to listen to great music,” said Huscroft-Weitman. “I encourage both musi-

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On Saturday, students will be separated into three levels – beginner, intermediate and advance – so that they get a chance to touch base with all instructors, no matter their skill level. “The last class on Saturday will then be specific to style, rather than ability, so there is another chance for students to learn more about certain genres of music,” said Huscroft-Weitman.

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Participants are invited to take part in Sunday’s fiddle orchestra, where all ages and abilities learn songs together and perform as a collective.

“I want it to feel like a traditional ceilidh – or kitchen party – where musicians are learning from each other and encouraging each other,” said HuscroftWeitman. “By playing music we unlock the secrets of expressing ourselves, but by playing music together we connect to other human beings in amazing ways.”

The Creston Weekend Fiddle Workshop will run from May 1214. Weekend passes, including the concert and dance, are $150.

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The province has already committed $100 million to add teachers across 60 school districts, and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation has voted overwhelmingly to accept a new proposal to meet the terms of the court ruling.

“We’ve got chaos about to emerge, with teachers migrating from rural areas to cities,” NDP education critic Rob Fleming said after the announcement.

Bernier said the fund will provide incentives designed to attract teachers-on-call in the Lower Mainland to take up full-time positions in the rest of the province.

It’s the second year of a provincial rural schools fund that was targeted to schools set to close last spring. Districts are again preparing their budgets and deciding which rural schools can be kept open.

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tricts were school closures were imminent due to low enrolment.

They included Okanagan-Similkameen, Quesnel, Kootenay Lake, Bulkley Valley, Okanagan Skaha and Campbell River.

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That strategy is not yet complete, Larson said Tuesday, as meetings with two more districts need to be held.

Two-vehicle accident claims life of Baynes Lake woman At about 12:30 p.m., Friday afternoon, March 10, Cranbrook RCMP and East Kootenay Traffic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 3/93 near Wardner, east of Cranbrook.

The accident occurred when a 2016 blue Honda Pilot and a 2012 grey Dodge Caravan collided headon.

The 36-year-old female driver of the Honda sustained serious injuries, and was transported to East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The accident claimed the life of a 44-year-old woman from Baynes Lake, who was driving the Caravan.

The highway was closed for ap-

proximately five hours, as police and a Collision Reconstructionalist investigated the accident. Anyone who may have witnessed the actual collision or saw either vehicle prior to the accident is asked to contact East Kootenay Traffic Services at 250-420-4244.

The name of the deceased is being withheld at this time while the investigation continues.

Police would like to remind everyone that winter driving conditions continue throughout the East Kootenay region. Motorists should check www.drivebca.ca for road conditions and closures before heading out on the highways, and allow themselves extra time to arrive safely.

Wardner and portions of Mayook and Bull River OPEN HOUSE & DINNER APRIL 5, 2017 WARDNER COMMUNITY HALL Open House: 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Community Dinner & Presentations: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Open House is to gather feedback on having a fire service in the community. There is the possibility of expanding the existing Jaffray Fire Service area to include Wardner and portions of Bull River and Mayook if the community is interested.

Our goal is to get feedback from the community on whether this is a concept they would like us to investigate further.

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Early Saturday morning, Mmarch 11, Cranbrook RCMP responded to a report from a local resident of gun shots in the 2200 block of 2nd St South, Cranbrook.

Upon arriving in the area at 2:33 a.m., police located one man with non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

The 23 year old Cranbrook resident was

transported to hospital and received medical assistance. RCMP cordoned off the scene of the shooting and are investigating.

Police made extensive patrols in the area for possible suspects and utilized police service dog and handler to assist with the investigation. No persons are in custody at this time, however, the investiga-

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Current evidence supports that this was a targeted shooting, not a random incident and that the general public is not directly at risk at this time.

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The staff of the Kootenay Advertiser, located on Second Avenue North, are moving into the Townsman office at 822 Cranbrook Street North in a consolidation of operations that will lead to better utilization of resources. Townsman Editor Barry Coulter will now edit both publications.

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With one of the harshest winters in recent memory, the government has stepped up with $40,000 that will be given to a wildlife conservation organization for an elk feeding program.

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Testing for ferritin (the storage form of iron), Free T3 (the active form of thyroid hormone) and Free T4 (the storage and transport form of thyroid hormone) can be very helpful. TSH is the most common test used to identify hypothyroidism and it will often be in the normal range even if your thyroid is not working properly.

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“The two-kilometre passing lane along the Crowsnest Highway east of Galloway will be a welcome addition for local residents and industry,” said MLA for Kootenay East Bill Bennett. “This passing lane is the result of discussions with the Highway 3 Mayors’ and Chairs’ Coalition and we’re committed to these upgrades and increasing

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Tom Fletcher Black Press Opposition members were repeatedly ruled out of order in the B.C. legislature Monday as they demanded the BC Liberal government reform the province’s campaign finance laws by banning “big money” donations from corporations and unions.

Premier Christy Clark revealed her own version of reform instead, legislation to force all parties to disclose donations within two weeks of receiving them, as the BC Liberal Party started doing in January.

“In my view this should happen before the next election,” Clark said, suggesting that Election Act amendments introduced Monday may be pushed through before the legislature adjourns at the end of this week.

NDP leader John Horgan and other opposition members were cut off by Speaker Linda Reid as they tried to press the government to turn off the corporate donation taps that helped the BC Liberal Party collect $12 million last year.

He later described the “sad spectacle” of watching Reid apparently taking signals from BC Liberal house leader Mike de Jong about what questions should be accepted.

“The premier chose to get up on occasion, chose to stay down on occasion,” Horgan said.

Clark also proposed an independent committee to review B.C.’s election financing rules, the last in Canada where unlimited donations are accepted from corporations, unions and foreign sources.

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver said there has been a series of independent recommendations, from the Information and Privacy Commissioner and a legislature committee, and all have been ignored by the BC Liberal government.

“We don’t need that,” Weaver said. “We know what the problem is.”

Clark said the independent panel could review the NDP and Green proposals and others, reviewing the system every two elections, similar to the legislated review of electoral boundaries.

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BETTY LOU HILL (SPILDE) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mother BETTY LOU HILL (SPILDE) on Feb 25, 2017 age 81 in Calgary.

A devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children Doug (Jackie) Hill, Pat (Merv) Godfrey, Darcy (Penny) Hill, Dwayne (Marnie) Hill, Cathi (Scott) McCann.

Four grandchildren, Amanda, Megan, Ethan and Erick, and four step grandchildren, James, Whitney, Jenna and Jarrod.

Sisters Doris Cross, Vickey (Jim) Siler and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded by her parents Albert and Opal Spilde, sister Elaine Shand and brother in laws Eddie Cross and David Shand.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calgary Health Trust in support of AHS-Calgary Palliative Care Program 800, 11012 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB T2J6A5

Raymond Harry Van Steinburg 1923 - 2017

Raymond Harry Van Steinburg, 94, of Wycliffe, British Columbia peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. Ray is survived by his children, 5 grandsons and 2 great-grandchildren.

Ray was born near Moosomin, Saskatchewan in 1923, but his family moved to the Kootenay Lake area while he was still young.

Ray maintained a mine engine from the age of 14 and then later in his teens worked on and helped manage a dairy before joining the Canadian Armed Forces to fight in World War II. During the war he drove a wrecker all over Europe helping the troops keep moving, often crossing into enemy territory to collect Allied transports and other vehicles. When the war ended he volunteered to stay and help clean up to help our European allies get back on their feet and carry on after the war.

Ray returned to Kimberley, British Columbia after the war and worked at Cominco for a short time before taking over a taxi stand and grew it to be a thriving business in a post-war time when it was difficult to get cars for personal use. He was the first to bring 2-way radios into the Kootenays as a way to better serve his customers.

Ray married Edythe Mae Derricott in 1951 and later that year they moved to Wycliffe where they started a dairy and egg business. In 1959 they sold the dairy cattle and started buying Horned Hereford beef cattle. Together they built Pine Butte Ranch.

Ray was incredibly active in the ranching community serving on boards and committees for several decades in nearly every area of the beef industry and land stewardship. He was presented dozens of awards and citations in appreciation of his work locally, nationally and even internationally.

Not one to be told how (or when) to live his life by doctors, Ray exceeded medical expectations many times throughout his life. On February 9th he was told that he only had 3-4 days to live due to cancer complications. He proudly outlived this last prediction by 20 days.

A gathering will be held to celebrate Ray’s life in the spring when it is easier for friends and family to travel and calving season is over … for Ray, the ranch always came first.

Memorial donations may be made in Ray’s name to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

Warron Hastings Bridger July 14, 1936 March 9, 2017

The valley has lost another son. Long time valley resident, Warron Hastings Bridger, passed away on March 9, 2017 in Cranbrook, B.C. Warron was born at the family home in Windermere to Jack and Violet Bridger on July 14, 1936.

Warron had to go out to work at a young age, finding employment around the valley at sawmills, lumber camps, and even as a diamond driller, until one day the Navy Recruiter came to town. “Join the Navy and see the world!” Join he did, and see the world he did. After his hitch in the Navy, Warron started his apprenticeship as a carpenter in Vancouver, but the valley called him back.

He loaded up his small family and moved to Kimberley.

He finished his apprenticeship with Fabro Brothers, and soon after Bridger Construction was formed, with many new homes built in Kimberley and area. He finished his working career with the City of Kimberley as a Building Inspector, along with positions in other departments.

A simple, benevolent, charitable, and generous man, he was most happy when giving of his time to his family, friends, and community. He was a master woodworker whose craft adorns many homes on multiple continents and were also donated to charitable causes.

Warron participated in many activities in his younger years: coaching boys’ hockey, the Dynamiters, the Legion, the Masonic Lodge, and the Julyfest. He loved the outdoors - hunting and searching for arrowheads and other early artifacts. While traveling around, he always kept an eye out for the perfect piece of land on a lake, and finally he found Lazy Lake. He worked hard to make the property what it is today, always striving to make it the best for family and friends to enjoy. His goal was to create a lasting legacy for present and future generations of the Bridger family.

His second goal was to make his mom’s writings into a book as a memorial to her life. He gathered together all her paperwork, had it edited and published in The Windermere I Knew, Violet’s Story in 2002.

His third goal achieved was family history taking Bridger genealogy back to the 15th century. In 2015 he published the family history along with his personal stories.

Warron was predeceased by his mother Violet (Bridger) Andrews, father Jack Bridger, brothers Frank Bridger, Jack Bridger, and Ralph Andrews, and four great-grandbabies.

Warron leaves behind his wife Helen; son Morgan J. Bridger, Kimberley, BC; daughters Tara Deleeuw (Trent), Bashaw, AB; Nancy Carson (Tony) Port Coquitlam, BC; step-children Darren Provost (Debbie), Chilliwack, BC; Dawn Meier (Kim), Kelowna, BC; Debbie Byman (Ron), Prince George, BC; many grandchildren and greatgrandbabies, very special nieces, cousins, best buddy/ cousin Tom Richardson, and his first wife Anne Coats.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund, P.O. Box 100, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5, would be appreciated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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February 15, 1929 - March 3, 2017 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Jessie Ann Taylor Jensen (nee Leith) announces her sudden passing on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. Jessie was born February 15, 1929 in Kimberly, BC to Jessie Ann Taylor and David Leith. Jessie graduated from Kimberley High School and received her teaching certificate from BC Normal School (now University of Victoria).

Jessie started her teaching career at Sheep Creek School House, Central School in Cranbrook, BC and Jessie taught for many years in Marysville Elementary and Wasa Elementary Schools. She volunteered for many years at the Kimberly Heritage Museum and was a long-time member of the Kimberley United Church Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group (and their Scottish Tea), Old Marysville School House, the East Kootenay Historical Society, Wildsight, and the Retired Teachers Assoc. She was an avid environmentalist. She was also an avid gardener who shared the bounty of her large garden and green house. She enjoyed her retirement in the Premier Lake area for 35 years, travelling to Mesa for many years, visiting family near and far, exploring her roots in Scotland, fishing, hunting, camping and berry picking in BC as well as many wonderful times at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake.

She was predeceased by her parents, brothers David Leith, John (Isabel)Leith and Jim (Doris) Leith and sister Allice Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill (Mike). She is survived by her brother Bill (Marian) Leith.

Jessie married Fred Jensen on June 27, 1953 in Kimberley â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an event that was described in great detail in the June 30, 1953 Kimberley Daily Bulletin.

Jessie is survived by Fred, her loving husband of 63 years, daughter Louise (Craig) Rondestvedt, of Canyon, BC, sons Bill (Katherine) of Calgary, and Robert (Andra) Jensen of Wellesley, MA, grandchildren Sonja and Scott Rondestvedt, Alexander, Christopher and Mitchell Jensen and Liam and Mia Jensen as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends made over a life time.

She was the family matriarch.

Peter Pasiechnyk passed away peacefully at the age of 78, surrounded by love on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in the High River General Hospital in Alberta following a long battle with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. He leaves behind his children; Theresa Pasiechnyk, Tanis Beebe (Brad) and their two children, Connor and Dillon, and Shane Pasiechnyk (Carmen) and their two children, Scott and Michelle. He also leaves behind his brother Joe Pasiechnik (Carolle) of Canora, SK. He was predeceased by his wife Minnie, his parents, Andrew and Barbara, and 3 brothers, Bill, Russell and Walter.

Peter was born and raised in Hazel Dell, SK and spent most of his life in Kimberley, BC. The family would like to thank the staff at Madison Manor in Nanton, AB for their great care over the last few years.

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Kimberley. Please in lieu of flowers, if you wish to honor Peter, send a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada at www.alzheimer.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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Travis Patrick McNeill 1995 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2017 It is with profound sadness to be announcing the passing of our beloved son Travis Patrick McNeill at such a young age of 21.

She was loved and will be missed by many.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Kimberley United Church, 10 Boundary St. Kimberley, BC. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Jessie can be made to the: Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon or The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Travis passed away in Cranbrook, BC at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in the ICU with his family holding his hand and standing by his side on February 26, 2017.

Travis blessed his parents at 6:17 am on November 3, 1995 by making his arrival at the Cranbrook Regional Hospital. Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parents Brenda McNeill-Mason and Patrick McNeill were over the moon with excitement as Travis was born on his older brother Tyler Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday.

Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; older sister was equally excited to have two little brothers born on the same day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 3rd.

Travis lived most of his short life in Jaffray, BC where he became well known in the small community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where if needed, they were there to lend a hand.

We will always miss Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; infectious smile that he always had, no matter the kind of day he was having. That smile that lit up a room!

We will never forget the belly roar of laughs that you belted out - and everyone would laugh along with you, sometimes not even knowing what we were laughing about!

With all Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; curves life has thrown him, he was still the bravest, happiest young man ever. His bravery of water still makes me smile. We would put on your life jacket on at the beach and you would go into the water bobbing and tipping over but never showing any fear - thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our Travy Bear.

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Travis was Barneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest fan - there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a movie out there that you never owned or had not watched. Whether we were on a road trip, camping trip or your many hospital stays, we had him by your side to make you smile.

Travis is survived by his mother Brenda McNeill-Mason of Cranbrook, his father Patrick McNeill of Cranbrook, his sister Crystal Johnson of Cranbrook, his brother Tyler Mason of Cranbrook, three nieces Destiny, Brooklin and Shaylin all of Cranbrook, his grandma Evelyn Mason of Cranbrook, his grandma Stella McNeill of Saskatchewan and many special aunts, uncles and cousins.

Travis was predeceased by his grandpas Kenneth Mason and Robert McNeill and his great grandparents on both the Mason and McNeill sides.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Travis may do so to the: Jaffray School, 7355 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Village Lop Road, PO Box 378, Jaffray, British Columbia, V0B 1T0, by phone at 250-429-3211or by fax at 250-429-3555.

Travis you were our son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and cousin and you are very much loved and will be forever missed.

A funeral service for Travis will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jack Lindquist officiating. A luncheon will follow.

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Willena was born on February 17, 1933 in Dominion, Cape Bretton, Nova Scotia and passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 84 years of age.

Willena is survived by her loving husband Gilbert of 64 years; her sons Richard (Carol), John (Kerry) and Todd all of British Columbia; her loving grandsons Blake (Rhonda) and Brodie (Kara) and their children Connor, Macie and Maddox all of whom Gramma/Great Gramma loved and loved to talk to anyone about; her brother George Higginbotham and sister Iris Carlson, both of Surrey, BC; as well as many friends and family across Canada. Willena was predeceased by her mother Margaret Higginbotham, her sister Muriel Mac Cormack and her brother Alfred â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alf â&#x20AC;? Higginbotham.

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With deep sorrow we regret to announce the passing of our Mother â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grandmother â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Great Grandmother on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She was living in Joseph Creek Care Village.

Surviving family members are her sons Alvin (Gloria) of Nelson, BC, Lloyd (Gladys) and Raymond of Cranbrook and daughter Debbie (Wayne) Wicheruk of Cranbrook.

Grandchildren Michael (Lua) Gerun, Mark (Tammy) Wicheruk, Trevor Wicheruk and Raelyn Gerun. Great grandchildren are Hailee Gerun, Isabel and Audrey Wicheruk. Mary was predeceased by her husband Mike Gerun in 2001, her son Keith Gerun in 1977 and great grandson Gracin in 2007.

Mary was a kind, caring and generous person who spent many hours preparing meals and caring for the family. She worked as a care worker for Cranbrook Home Support for 30 years after raising her family. She loved to pick mushrooms, huckleberries and wild berries. In early years she and Mike spent many days digging for bottles and collecting antiques of various sorts. She spent many hours in her vegetable garden and dearly loved her flowers.

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Food Products

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KOOTENAY DUCT CLEANERS Duct Cleaning EVERYONE can afford $250 whole home $150 mobile home No hidden costs!

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Pets & Livestock Feed & Hay HAY: PREMIUM quality horse hay, small squares, $7.50/bale.

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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.95/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

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Glass and Pillar Bedding.

Scope Mounting, Bore sighting and Leveling. Private Lessons on Reloading, Cleaning and Maintenance. Bolt Action Rifles Only. Valid P.A.L. Required. Ben at (250)422-3546 Tika T3 300 WSM, stainless, with muzzle break, choice of laminated stock, $1280 obo.

Zeiss Victory Diavari 3-12x56mm rifle scope with Zeiss rings for Tika T3 300 WSM, with hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touret, $3600 obo. Zeiss Victory 10x45 T*RF with built in Rango finder and ballistic calculator, $3900 obo. All items new, with papers. Not registered yet. (250)427-7098 WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any other shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

To Donna & hubby (at Jim Smith Lake Rd), you saw an Oak set in Marysville. Contact me if you are still interested.

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Firewood/Fuel Firewood: Fir, Pine & Larch.

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PHARMACY STAFF NEEDED We are looking for people to work in our pharmacy that has been operating in the beautiful Creston Valley since 2010. We are a fast paced pharmacy that requires good communication skills, experience with Kroll, excellent customer service and a sense of humour. We offer great staff, relaxed atmosphere and a good benefit package.

We require people in the following positions ASAP:

Pharmacist - Full time position: Wages dependant on experience.

Must be actively licensed to practice in BC. Certified Pharmacy Technician - Full time position: Wages dependant on experience.

Must be actively licensed to practice in BC.

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One 35x12.5x18â&#x20AC;?, excellent tread, $100. (250)417-6603

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JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN CRANBROOK! Axis Family Resources Ltd. has been in operation since 1992, with offices throughout the Interior and Northern Regions of BC. Currently, we are recruiting staff to work in our residential programs in the following positions:

2 Full Time Residence Workers (3 on 3 off rotation of 24 shifts/week) to work in a 1 bed program with a female youth with developmental disabilities and aggressive behavior

3 Casual Residence Workers (24 hour shifts as needed)

1 Part time Residence Worker

(2 - 24 hour shifts/week) to work in a 2 bed program with female youth with developmental disabilities

1 Part Time Residence Worker

(2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 hour shifts/week) to work in a 15 bed program with adults with mental health issues

1 Temp Full Time Family Support Worker (35 hours/week)

Please apply with a cover letter, resume and references

by EMAIL ONLY to: pharmasave282@gmail.com Thank you for your application, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Overland West Freight Lines is currently hiring for the following position

5 ton pick up and delivery driver Successful candidate will be responsible for: â&#x20AC;˘ Delivering a variety of freight to businesses and residential â&#x20AC;˘ Performing pre/ post trips on vehicle and recording accurately all information, as well as complete accurately, a log book.

Successful candidate will require: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum class 5 with air driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ Clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent physical condition â&#x20AC;˘ Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work well unsupervised or in a team atmosphere BC MSP coverage and Pension Plan offered. Medical and dental benefits provided at end of probationary period Please drop off resume along with a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract to Overland West Freight Lines, 1201 Cobham Ave West, Cranbrook, attention, Cami Walks.

1 Full Time Family Support Worker (35 hours/week)

For further information on qualifications for the above positions, refer to our website: www.axis.bc.ca under jobs.

Cover letters with resumes can be emailed to hr@axis.bc.ca or faxed 250-851-2977.

Employment Agencies/Resumes

Employment Agencies/Resumes

Obituaries

Obituaries

Travis Patrick McNeill 1995 - 2017

It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to our son Travis, who passed away at East Kootenay Regional Hospital on February 26, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born on November 3, 1995 in Cranbrook.

Travis had a zest for life; he faced numerous setbacks but somehow always had a smile on his face. He lived to watch his Barney movies and communicate his favorite sayings. Travis enjoyed school while he was able to attend. He loved to be around his family and be in the middle of whatever shenanigans were going on around him. It was important to him to be included no matter what it was. He enjoyed camping with his family and being on a floatie in the lake and would giggle when he got splashed with water or when the waves rocked him up and down.

He is survived by his father Patrick McNeill (Tracy Cross), mother Brenda McNeill, sister Crystal Johnson, brother Tyler McNeill, grandparents Stella McNeill, Evelyn Mason, and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces.

Travis was predeceased by his grandfathers Robert McNeill and Kenneth Mason, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles on both sides of the family. Travis will always be in our hearts and forever missed.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Travisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father will be holding a separate Celebration of Life service for Travis at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 17, 2017 at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook.

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

Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

The Family of the late

Joan Toppin Would like to send out a special thank you to all the 811 & 911 Emergency staff, Internalist, Day & Night nurses on 3rd Floor, Palliative Unit on 3rd Floor-what a wonderful place to have for families in their time of need, and to momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Doctor, Dr. Wolffe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for the special and awesome care they provided her.

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Estate Sale: Invacare electric bed, $600. 2015 Invacare manual wheelchair, $1500.

2015 manual wheelchair, $100. Invacare bath bench, $100. Walker, $75. Commode, $35. Bath seat, $20. Couch & chair, $100. (250)426-8374

Open Houses

Open Houses

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 18 11:00am - 12:00pm Noon 226 - 14 Avenue N $229,900 3 bedroom, 1 bath, great location, newer hot water tank, many upgrades & large rec room.

2419081 Brian Rhodes

11:00am - 12:00pm Noon #1308 - 2015 2nd Sreet S $118,900 Comfortable and secure 2 bedroom apt with elevator, covered parking, balcony, and a super location!

NEW Sonia Mama

11:00am - 12:30pm 3309 Mt Royal Drive N $319,900 3 + 1 bedroom home with immaculate yard, many recent updates, and fully furnished basement.

2417972 Jeannie Argatoff

1:00pm - 2:30pm 722 - 9 Street S $335,000 Gyro Park area, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, large living room with wood stove, and large rec room downstairs has huge rec room, single garage & alley access.

2418944 Jeannie Argatoff

3:00pm - 4:30pm #11 - 2375 1st Street S 255,000 Fairway Park Estates gated community. 1218 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, gas fireplace, double garage & appliances included.

2419122 Jeannie Argatoff

BLUE SKY REALTY

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Real Estate

Real Estate

NEW LISTINGS! 47 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 104th Ave Asking $239,900.00 Cute, clean, 2/3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home on .21 acre lot in coveted Chapman Camp.

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1345 Poisson Rd. Asking $299,000.00 Cottage style 2 bedroom home in good condition on 1.15acres in Meadowbook. 30x30 garage/shop.

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NEW PRICE! 207 Crerar St. Now only $169,900.00 Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with wood stove, good basement and single garage. MLS# 2418637

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Thomas Playmate organ & bench, $125. Nordic Track Walk-Fit, $125. CCM exercise bike, $25. Deluxe steam mop, $75. Filter Queen air cleaner.

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Only ten minutes from Creston!

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Taxes $784.22, with grant approx $500.

Over 65 approx $200. $219,900 Open to trade can help with financing 250.428.7722, 250.428.1870 250.428.0164

Real Estate ARMSTRONG HOTEL & SALOON - Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) - Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/realestate.

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1 & 2 bdrm units available in Cbk, F/S, blinds, hot water inc., starting at $480/mth. No pets, N/S. Call (250)489-1906

Acreage for Sale CHEAP LAND LIQUIDATION! Humboldt County Nevada. 80 acre parcels only $200/acre! Great for investment, farm & recreational use.

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2-bdrm Condo unit available in Victoria Villas, rent includes W/D & water, starting at $825/mo + electric. small pets considered, N/S, 1-year lease.

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OFFICE: 106 1850 2nd St. N., Cranbrook Ph: 250-489-5160 250-417-1260 Hampshire Apartments, quiet convenient location, inc heat & hot water, exercise room, n/s, n/p, 1-bdrm, $650/mth; 2-bdrm, $800/mth, Call (250)417-7379 WILSHIRE Apartments, central location, incl heat, hot water, games room, sauna, n/p, n/s, n/parties, 2-bdrm units, $735-$825. 1-bdrm, $650. Call 250-417-7379

Duplex / 4 Plex 1307A 10th St. S Clean upper 3-bdrm, c/w 4-appl, living room, dining, kitchen, parking & yard, shared laundry, one year lease, n/s, small pets considered, $1025/mth, inc. utilities. (250)417-7325 1307D 10th St. S. Renovated lower 2-bdrm, c/w 5-appl, hardwood floors, kitchen, dining & living room, parking & yard, $875/mth inc. utilities.

One year lease, small pets considered, n/s. (250)4177325

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Contact: Shari Reid The Brick in Cranbrook 501 Slater Road NW 250-417-3235 2001 Dodge Dakota, 4.7L, V6, 256,000km, 4x4 auto trans., quad cab, black, good shape, invested $2970 to bring truck up to safety standards for off roads & highway, new windshield, steering column replaced & oil line, all new brakes w/rotors & bearings, new emerg. brake cable, new 32â&#x20AC;? M&S tires, complete tuneup, fresh oil to engine, transfer case, trans., front & rear ends, a bargain at $3600. Call (250)428-9145 2013 GMC Sierra 1500, 132,490 km, auto, 4x4, remote start, pw, pdl, tow package, new tires, Bluetooth, no accidents, car proof on request, $30,000 obo. (250)919-8355

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Shared Accommodation Room for rent in Cranbrook, including utilities, must be working or college student, $420. Available immediately.

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Gardeners

This is an exciting time of year for gardeners, novice and not so novice alike. It’s time to explore the seed racks for the possibilities of what our gardens can become. There is something about starting a plant from seed, nurturing it and planting it outside that leaves you feeling connected with nature.

Heirloom seeds are expanding in popularity and options. Why choose Heirloom? Typically, Heirloom varieties prioritized production quality, taste, and less on appearance of plant or fruit. Checkout the new seeds from WildRose Heritage Seeds grown 100% heirloom varieties and locally in Lethbridge, AB. They have the best resealable seed packs in the business.

Heating mats and lights are essential to success.

Heat mats under the trays keep the soil constantly warm, help the seeds to germinate more quickly and consistently. When the seedlings have sprouted from the soil, it is time to provide them with light.

Remove the plastic domes, place the seedlings under full spectrum grow lights. The seedlings prefer 12 to 18 hours of light a day. When your seedlings have 4-6 leaves, it is time to transplant into larger containers. Use Kelp at the beginning of each stage to encourage rootings, without spoiling them with nitrogen that slows the rooting process.

Seed starting is a great way to try new varieties and get a jump on spring. Get connected with your plant from day 1 with seed starting.

Growing from seed can be a great experience and with the right tools, a successful crop is achievable.

The right tools for success include seeding trays or pots, starter mix, lights, heating mats, and fertilizer.

Whether you choose a seedling tray, plastic or peat pots, remember to purchase new seeding materials every year to prevent the potential spread of disease and keep your seedlings healthy. One of the most important choices is using Nurseryland Starter Mix. It retains moisture, will not compact, weed free and

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The one and only James performs live in concert at the Marysville Pub Friday March 17 (9 pm) for the pub’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Party! With over four decades of high-caliber live-music experience under his belt, Neve has firmly established himself as a mainstay of the East Kootenay’s vibrant music community. As one of the best folk-rock songwriters currently active in B.C., Neve is a true Renaissance Man who still finds time to play in and around his duties with the Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society (FPPAS), as well as engineering-production work with his own recording studio. And he’ll even thicken his set list with traditional Irish Folk Songs! Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!

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Thurs., March 16 CFUW Cranbrook Club is hosting yet another free educational talk: Thursday, March 16th in Room 210 at the College of the Rockies 7pm sharp Cathy Conroy will speak about her work with bats in  the East Kootenay.

This hour discussion will leave room for questions and answers and will wrap up at 8pm

Fri., March 17 Centre 64 continues the ART MOVIE nights program on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 pm with Ansel Adams: Photographer and Environmentalist. This Documentary is an intimate portrait of the great artist and environmentalist  Light snacks provided. No host bar.

Admission by donation to Kimberley Arts Centre 64.

Sat., March 18 The Senior Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, Branch 11 will be hosting their St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea and Bake Sale on March 18, 2017. The event will be from 1-3 om at the Seniors Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall 125 17 Ave S, Cranbrook. For more information, please contact Judy 250-426-2436

Sun., March 19 Sunday March 19, 2017. 3-D Archery Shoot Kidd Creek Rifle Range (21km east of Creston) Registration starting at 8am. For more info contact Dustin 250-402-8132

Mon., March 20 Municipal Pension Retireesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association meeting, March 20, Heritage Inn, 803 Cranbrook St N, regular meeting 10:45 am, no host luncheon 12 noon

Tues., March 21 The East Kootenay Railway Pensioners Association will be having a Social Luncheon at 12:30 pm On Tuesday Mar.21,2017 at Heritage Inn 803 Cranbrook St. N. Cranbrook BC RSVP

by Mar.17th,2017 All Railway Retireeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Spouses are welcome. For more information, Please Contact Frances Allen at 250-426-2720 Or Myrtle 250426-2378,Jean 250-426-8338

Wed., March 22 BOBBY BAZINI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Guest:Gabrielle Schonk. Wednesday March 22 at 7:30 pm. Key City Theatre. Bobby Bazini, is a Montreal-area singer-songwriter. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard of him yet, you will soon. The 21-year-old does not take his own advice. His planned ascent is steeply graded, and his time is rapidly approaching. Contact keycitytheatre. com or phone 250-426-7006

Fri., March31 Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library will hold a Mini Book Sale in the Manual Training School adjacent to the Library.   Friends members only may attend Friday, March 31st from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Everyone is welcome Sat. April 1st from 9 am to 4 pm.  Come and find your summer reading: gardening, outdoor pursuits, fiction, mystery, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books and more.

Donations of books, DVDs & CDs in good condition are being accepted at the circulation desk in the Library.    Info call Marilyn 250-489-6254.

CRESTON VALLEY Quiltersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild presents Basket Full of Quilts An incomparable quilt show- VENDORS - PRIZES - Fri March 31 - 10am to 8pm Sat April 1 - 10am to 4pm at CDCC 312 - 19 Ave North, Creston.

Ongoing Mission Thrift Store works to raise funds to better the lives of people living in impoverished areas around the world through literacy programs, employment training and access to the Living Word.

Cranbrook Mission Thrift Store, formerly Bibles For Mission (a Kootenay Business Platinum award winner) is currently looking for volunteer board members. If interested, please contact 778â&#x20AC;&#x201C;520â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1981 by January 31.

East Kootenay Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;is welcome you to interfaith devotional gatherings For times & place in your area please contact: 417-0223, 426-4081, 344-6991, www.bahai.org, LSAcranbrook@ shaw.ca Walk-In Counselling Clinic, Thursdays 11am-9pm. Cranbrook Family Connections, 209A-16th Ave.N Cranbrook.

To book an appointment please call Steve at 250-489-8631. *Appointments after 4:30 pm require an appointment. The last appointment of the day is 7:30pm.

Cranbrook & District Arts Council New Poetry Group will meet last Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at the Gallery, 1013 Baker st., Cranbrook.

Please call 250-426-4223 to sign up.

Free to join.

Cranbrook Quilterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild is a group of enthusiastic women who meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, September-June, 7:15pm at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens Hall, 125-17th Ave.S. Call Jennifer at 250-426-6045.

Visit us on Facebook and check out our website www.cranbrookquiltersguild. ca.

CMHA-Volunteer Kootenays is in need of volunteers for various programs.

Can you spare an hour or two a week?

250-426-8019. www.kootenays. cmha.bc.ca.

I.D.E.A.L family offers an Art and Wellness program each month. With the support of the EK Midwives. More information at www.idealsociety.org.

KINDERGARTEN 2016- Protect your child from serious diseases-Kindergarten Immunizations. For an appointment or information call: Cranbrook Health Unit, 20-23rd Ave.S 250-4202207.

Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk in Cranbrook to support those suffering with IBD and we are looking for volunteers to help! The Gutsy Walk is on June 5th at Rotary Park and we need help planning the event as well as the day of. Call/text Leanna at (250) 4644187, email: sadrian@live.ca or check out gutsywalk.ca Military Ames is a social/camaraderie/ support group that meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Kimberley Public LIbrary reading room.

All veterans are welcome. Cindy 250919-3137.

Are you caring for a senior family

Thursday, March 16, 2017 Kootenay News Advertiser member or friend? Would you be interested in attending a support group and meeting with others in your community with similar situations?

Call (toll free) 1-877-489-0803. To receive a free copy of E.K. Caregivers Network newsletter 420-2210.

Seniors Helping Seniors. The Friendly Visitor Program in supporting the quality of life is offering visits for seniors wanting companionship, transportation as well as support for those caring for seniors. 427-2449.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm at the Sr Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Avenue South, Cranbrook.

Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for â&#x20AC;&#x153;BEST AVG WEIGHT LOSS PER MEMBERâ&#x20AC;?. For Info call Marie 250 417 2642

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Harley Owners Group: Meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, all enthusiasts welcome, Bob Webb 421-2064. Heritage Inn (no summer meetings) The Cranbrook Food Bank needs your help! More volunteers are required during food hamper days Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you can spare 3 hours a week on a consistent basis, please call the Food Bank between 12 and 2 pm Mon, Wed or Friday. 250-426-7664. We appreciate your support!

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Kimberley Garden Club November meeting. Program is a demonstration on making old fashioned Christmas decorations. Selkirk High School Library 7-9 pm. New members are always welcome. More info: contact Nola at 250-427-1948 or Marilee at 250-427-0517.

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