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“Roberts’ name should live in the years to come in Cranbrook so that the generations to come will know that he was one of the standbys of the city who served it with no purpose other

Cranbrook’s largest elementary school celebrates 50th birthday

than to make it a worthwhile place in which to live now — and in the years to come.” Cranbrook Courier, August 5, 1943.

T.M. Roberts Elementary School is celebrating a milestone this week after 50 years in operation in Cranbrook. The idea of building

a school began on July 25, 1943, the night that former Cranbrook Mayor Thomas Mason Roberts passed away at the St. Eugene Hospital.

The Cranbrook Courier described Roberts as “a distinguished figure ... with a long and meritorious record of service to his community.”

While the school didn’t spring up until 1962, soon after Roberts’ death ideas began to snowball on how to honour such an iconic Cranbrook resident.

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Wilbur C. Henderson (Justice Jones - left) just can’t understand why Martin Vanderhof (Trevor McGovern - seated) aka Grandpa, won’t pay income tax. Essie Carmichael (Joelle Winkel) takes a break from her dancing, while her husband Ed (Rory Prosser) looks on. Welcome to the mad world of the Sycamore family — though if the Sycamore family seems mad, perhaps the rest of the world is even more so. Mount Baker Secondary School’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You” opens tonight, Thursday, Nov. 29, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 1. Showtimes are 7:30 pm on Nov. 29 and 30 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 1. This delightful three-act comedy by George Kaufman and Moss Hart won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and introduces an unforgettable cast of characters each rivalling the last in eccentricity.

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Ktunaxa events to mark Jumbo opposition BARRY COULTER

Friday, Nov. 30, is another key date in the long history of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort. The Ktunaxa Nation will hold two events tomorrow to mark their opposition to the resort, one in Vancouver and one in Cranbrook to mark the filing The Ktunaxa are seeking a judicial review of the B.C. government’s approval of the resort, and will submit their application for the review with the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. Members of the Ktunaxa leadership will also make a public statement on the steps of the B.C. Law Courts at 11 a.m. PST (12 p.m. MST). At the same time, a public rally and march will take place starting at the Ktunaxa Nation’s Government Building and ending at Rotary Park across from the courthouse in Cranbrook, where they hope the legal proceedings will ultimately be held. The B.C. government approved the resort in an area the Ktunaxa call Qat’muk (GOT MOOK). The Ktunaxa say Qat’muk is home to the Grizzly Bear Spirit, and is vital to Ktunaxa culture and spirituality and the region’s environment.

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The Chamber’s third straight one-day Christmas turkey drive for the Salvation Army and Cranbrook Food Bank is taking place Wednesday, Dec. 5, and is seeking to provide a Christmas dinner for 750 families. Above, left to right: Chamber Manager Karin Penner, Laura Kennedy, Jason Wheeldon (in the spirit of the occasion), Warren Bedell and Chamber President Lana Kirk.

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need is 750 families, and the goal is to provide a festive Christmas dinner for all of them. And so, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Chamber will be seeking to collect at least $20,000 in pledges, to provide turkey and trimmings for the Salvation Army and Food Bank’s hamper programs to help fill that need. Wheeldon said some “celebrity pledge-raisers” will be stepping up to help out, to call Chamber members and to get out in the community to help achieve the goal. And watch for the six-foot turkey strutting the streets downtown, a striking visual reminder to call the Chamber office or drop by with your pledge. The drive is also being held with an eye to those cold, less festive months after Christmas. “Everybody’s generous at Christmas,” Wheeldon said. “But Christmas tends to drain the resources (of the Salvation Army and Food Bank). There is still a great need after Christmas, in January and February.” On Wednesday, Dec. 5, call the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce office at 250-426-5914 to make your pledge.

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A memorial for Cranbrook’s first citizen Continued from page 1

The Cranbrook Courier published a letter from the Lethbridge Herald on Aug. 5, 1943 pondering how to commemorate the long-serving mayor. “There should be a memorial, not a cairn, or a brass plate, but something in the nature of a utility that the long time mayor would liked to have seen the town he loved possess,” the letter said. And so it was eventually decided an elementary school would be the best way to honour the man that was mayor for 16 consecutive terms. The Cranbrook School Board moved on the project in the early months of 1962 and would have it in operation by late fall. The Townsman reported on Jan. 10, 1962 that the optioning for a 3.8 acre farm west of 3rd Ave. had been approved for the new school. An eight-room school had been decided on and it was set as top priority for the school district. The property was a farm owned by Jack Laing, who was responsible for clearing it of the existing barn, stable and poultry shelters before the school could proceed, reported the Cranbrook Courier. It was found within city limits after a boundary expansion was cleared through Cranbrook City Council. The school would cost $146,000 to construct. Because it was already cleared by Laing, the construction moved quickly. On April 18, 1962, the Townsman reported Jack Allen was named the first principal of T.M. Roberts Elementary. At the time he was vice-principal of Central School. He was hand picked by the trustees out of 12 applicants. By June 6, 1962, work was underway at the new site. The land had been graded and concrete footings were in being installed. The school board also optioned an adjacent property for a year to house playground equipment. The construction continued, and the start of the school year came and went without a

school for the 300 new T.M. Roberts School students. To accommodate them, Amy Woodland Elementary flung open their doors and split their schedule in half. In the morning, Amy Woodlands students attended and in the afternoon the T.M. Roberts students took over the school. Days were cut to half time for the 600 students that made up half of Cranbrook’s elementary school population. T.M. Roberts School unofficially opened on Oct. 15, 1962. The 300

“There should be a memorial, not a cairn, but something in the nature of a utility that the long time mayor would have liked to have seen the town he loved possess.” Lethbridge Herald students finally had their own space and 600 students including Amy Woodlands were back to full-time classes. The school had eight classrooms and an activity room, plus a kitchen. At the start, there were eight teachers plus Allen as principal for grades 1 through 7. The grand opening ceremony took place on Nov. 30, 1962 at 8 p.m. The following week, the Courier had coverage of the event attended by many. F. P. Levirs, assistant superintendent of instruction for the department of education, who had lived in the Kootenays from 1927 to 1954, officially opened the school. The ceremony began with the singing of “O Canada,” and invocation by Rev. W. C. Tietjen. The primary choir from grades 2 to 4 performed choral selections directed by Beverley Rae with Sandra Dezall accompanying. Taking the stage for the formal part of the ceremony was A. C. Draper, chairman of the board of school trustees, who welcomed the

crowd and introduced the dignitaries in attendance. They were: Levirs, district superintendent P. B. Pullinger, supervisor of elementary instruction M. Baxter, president of Cranbrook Teacher’s Association J. A. Qualitieri, Mayor George Haddad, Tietjen, MLA Leo T. Nimsick, T.M. Roberts’ youngest son Chester Roberts and the entire Cranbrook School District board. Haddad was new to the mayorship, but he brought welcoming remarks from council, thanked the school board and congratulated them on appointing Allen as principal. Levirs took the stage next, and told the crowd about his memories of T.M. Roberts when he was in Cranbrook previously. “When I arrived in the Kootenays in 1927, the name of T.M. Roberts was a living legend,” he said. Then, Levirs handed over a ceremonial key to Allen and said it was a great honour to present it to a former Cranbrook student who did all of his schooling in the city and now returned as principal. He said that legacy would surely bring honour to the memory of T.M. Roberts. Allen said it was his privilege to be the recipient of the ceremonial key. Levirs himself had influenced him to join the education career nine years prior. Allen thanked Amy Woodland for accommodating the students at the beginning of the school year, and thanked the students for their patience. The grand opening finished up with a choral selection from grades 5 through 7, and again the singing of “O Canada.” The public was invited for a tour of the school. According to the Townsman on Dec. 2, 1962, the completion of T.M. Roberts Elementary marked the first time in three years that there was no ongoing construction on a school building. Next up was an addition to Amy Woodland Elementary.

Courtesy Jack Sandburg

The first staff at the school. Top: Jack Sandburg, Freda Andrews, Principal Jack Allen, Sandra Dezall and Abe Esau. Bottom: Bev Rae, Nelson Merriam, Irene Paseuzzo and Millie Dvorak. Missing are secretary Ruby Sinclair and custodian Henry Daniels.

T.M. Roberts Elementary’s first Grade 5 class for 1962/63, taught by Jack Sandburg.

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Freeman of the city Annalee Gr ant Townsman Staff

The school bearing his name has kept the memory of T.M. Roberts very much alive in Cranbrook. It’s a community that benefitted from his leadership in ways that may not be known to all, but with the anniversary of the T.M. Roberts Elementary School it’s being brought front of mind. Thomas Mason Roberts was Cranbrook’s mayor for 16 consecutive terms – many of which were acclaimed – from 1924 to 1940. He was born in Chester, England in 1875 and came to Cranbrook in 1902. He quickly grew to love the city and remained there for the rest of his life. Roberts began work as city clerk at City Hall in Cranbrook in 1906. He stayed at that post for 17 years before seeking the mayor’s chair in 1924. The Cranbrook Courier reported following his death on July 29, 1943, that Roberts oversaw Cranbrook’s transformation “from a rough frontier settlement to the modern, well-regulated city it is today.” Roberts leaned heavily on his

T.M. ROBERTS experience as city clerk during his time as mayor. The Courier described his “tactfulness and undeniable gift of business shrewdness,” that made him perfect for the job. “Under his skillful direction the corporation instituted a program of shrewd financing and civic improvement, the beneficial effects of which are in evidence today,” the Courier wrote. Roberts welcomed many prestigious guests during his tenure including the Duke of Windsor, later King Edward VIII, and Prince

George, Duke of Kent. Many of Canada’s Governors General of the time visited Cranbrook with Roberts providing a welcome as well. After 12 years of service to the city, Roberts was named Freeman of the City at a public ceremony in Rotary Park in 1938. Beyond his civic duty, Roberts was an active member of the community, being a member of a number of different service organizations. He was the secretary of the first volunteer fire brigade in 1905, which was then under the command of J.P. Fink, Cranbrook’s first fire chief. He was a member of Masonic organizations including the Cranbrook Lodge No. 34, Selkirk Preceptory and the Knights Templar. Roberts retired from the mayor position in 1940 when his health began to deteriorate, but he continued to run a real estate and insurance business. He passed away on July 25, 1943 – just weeks after his wife Louise died on June 9 of the same year. After Roberts’ death, the Union Jack at city hall flew at half mast in his memory.

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Cranbrook has a shiny new pumper truck tailor made to fight rural fires S a lly Mac D on al d Townsman Staff

There’s a new racy red vehicle in town, and it’s not a Mustang. Cranbrook Fire Department took delivery of a new fire engine on Wednesday, November 28. The Pierce Dash CF PUC is the first of its kind to be used in North America for front-line use, according to the city. The engine combines the most rugged and reliable technologies available in a configuration designed for performance and safe-

ty. Fire fighters quickly notice the improved visibility, ease of access to the cab and equipment, and the vastly improved handling. The engine has the tightest turning radius available on the market and a unique pump and roll feature which will aid fire fighters in getting water to the fire faster. “Everything about this state-of-the art truck adds up to enhanced safety and ease of maintenance,” said fire chief Wayne Price. “The improved outward visibility, lower step-in height and easy access

for service are just a few of the features our team was drawn to when evaluating the Dash CF.” The engine requires little maintenance and when repairs are required, mechanics have better access to its components. For example, changing the pump impellor takes less than three hours – a task that would take several days on older fire trucks. “Cranbrook is setting a precedence of quality which should result in increased dependability and reduced long term maintenance costs,” said Brian Howe,

EKC Board Member George Freitag is joined by Lana Sheppard, Manager of Commercial Services in presently EKFH Board Chair Brian Clifford with a gift of $5,000 for the lighting of the first star.

Bright lights for EK health care Annalee Grant Townsman Staff

The lights at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital will be brighter than ever this Friday, when the East Kootenay Foundation for Health lights up 17 stars to thank the community for a year of donations. The EKFH decided that instead of its traditional annual Starlight campaign, they will simply light all of the stars above the hospital to celebrate an incredible year that saw $1 million raised for a digital stereotactic mammography machine. The lights will go on to coincide with Cranbrook’s

Light Up festivities on Friday evening. “It is our small way of saying thanks,” said Donna Grainger, executive director of the EKFH. The foundation partners with the East Kootenay Community Credit Union each year to raise $5,000 per star to fund hospital equipment or health care programs. The program has raised $296,604 in the five years it has been running that has been put towards equipment in oncology, palliative care, emergency, intensive care, diagnostic imaging, surgical and much

more. “We are grateful to many in the East Kootenay for helping EKFH to sustain the worthwhile work that has helped our foundation to support the East Kootenay Regional Hospital and other health care facilities in meeting the needs of the region,” Grainger said. The lights will remain lit brightly above the hospital until January 31, 2013, but donations can still be made by visiting www.ekfh. ca, stopping by the East Kootenay Community Credit Union or at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

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The Cranbrook Fire Department’s new Dash CF PUC — a little front line fire engine red. mechanic with the City of Cranbrook. “This is one of the best built trucks that I have seen in my 24 years of working with fire apparatus.” The Dash CF was custom made for Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services, with large onboard water and foam capabilities that will improve Cranbrook’s initial response to fires in rural areas. “I am impressed with the exceptional value our community is getting in this new fire engine. Its design and function is 10 years ahead of any other new fire apparatus on the

market,” said Dave Lind, Deputy Director of Fire and Emergency Services. “Due to some fortunate timing we were able to purchase the truck without additional costs and today, the same truck would cost significantly more.” City council approved the $475,000 purchase in September, borrowing $250,000 for the fire truck from the Municipal Finance Authority. Spread over five years, that debt will result in an increase of $1.80 per $100,000 of assessed home value for residential taxpayers.

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A question of questionable politics It’s been quite a week , indeed year, for politicos in Canada and the common theme seems to be ethics — or the lack thereof. From coast to coast, from all three levels of government, we are reaping a bumper harvest of political shenanigans. Over in Toronto, hard on the heels of the Argonauts trouncing the Calgary Stampeders, asserting the dominance of East over West, we have the spectacle of Mayor Rob Ford being ejected from office by a judge for conflict of interest violations. That’s right, he has to resign and so far there is no sign he will go graciously. Ford of course, has a long history of public scandal in his short time as Toronto Mayor. From calling the police on Canadian comedy icon Marg Delahunty from This Hour Has 22 Minutes to admitting to reading while driving (!) to his considerable attempts to circumvent the system for his football team, Ford has not had an easy go of it in the ethics department. In October, there was considerable kerfuffle over Ford tossing paying customers off Toronto Transit buses so said buses could go pick up his football team. In the end it was the same team that took him down. The issue was Ford using city staffers to procure over $3,000 in donations for the football team’s foundation. When Council was to vote over

whether to absolve Ford from having to repay the donations himself, Hizzoner did not recuse himself but voted against sanctioning himself. An Ontario judge found that Ford violated conflict of interest rules, and rules that his seat on city council is to be made “vacant.” Don’t let the door hit ya, Rob Ford. Of course he says he’ll run again. In the meantime, not wanting the east to walk Carolyn away with all the glory, Alberta has stepped in. Grant CBC News has found that Premier Alison Redford, while justice minister, personally chose her ex-husband’s law firm for a government tobacco-litigation contract worth potentially tens of millions of dollars in contingency fees. That one is still playing out and we await the outrage, or lack thereof, from Alberta voters. Perhaps Alberta’s voters will be distracted by their continued outrage over twoyear old remarks from Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau. Trudeau made the questionable decision two years ago to say that he would prefer Quebecers in Parliament rather than Albertans. Canada is in trouble because Albertans are running the country, the Liberal hope said. He has since apologized, and also clarified that he was more referring to Prime Minister Stephen

Harper rather than every Albertan MP. Still, it stung in the west, especially since Albertans have still not forgiven anyone named Trudeau for the National Energy Policy, though it was enacted over 30 years ago. Meanwhile in Quebec, the probe into the construction industry’s link to politicians is racking up the casualties, among them Premier Jean Charest, Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay and Laval Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt. In B.C. political scandals have been legion over the years, but at the moment, we are in the position to “tsk tsk” sadly at the other provinces. But we shouldn’t crow too loudly lest someone point out that Wikipedia has 38 pages of political scandals in British Columbia. 38 pages! The question that arises from all of this is, do we care whether our elected officials are ethical or not? Or do we simply shake our heads at their perfidy and forget all about it when confronted with the ballot at the next election? Do we consider politics such a dirty business that a certain amount of ethical elasticity is a job requirement? Have we, as a people, become so accustomed to political misbehaviour that we are more surprised at an honest politician than a dishonest one? Shouldn’t we expect more? Carolyn Grant is the Editor of the Kimberley Daily Bulletin

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B.C. deficit forecast grows again Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. government has increased its deficit forecast for the second time this fiscal year, citing lower revenues from coal sales and continuing low price and sales volume of natural gas. A slow real estate market has also reduced provincial revenues from the property purchase tax and provincial property tax for schools, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Wednesday. De Jong released the finance ministry’s second-quarter update, forecasting that the deficit will reach $1.47 billion by the time the fiscal year ends March 31. That’s an increase of $328 million from the first-quarter forecast released in September. The September defi-

cit forecast was up $173 million from last February’s budget, attributed mostly to a drop in natural gas prices and sales volume due to oversupply in the North American market. The finance ministry says natural gas prices and revenues have been flat since September, but coal and property tax revenue are driving a drop of $202 million in expected revenues to the provincial treasury since then. De Jong said despite the slide in revenues, he is still on track to balance the 2013 budget when he presents it in the legislature on Feb. 19. That promise is also featured in the government’s current round of advertising to promote its jobs plan. Speaking for the NDP opposition, MLA Carole James said she does not believe the

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Finance Minister Mike de Jong announces further weakening of revenues to the B.C. government Wednesday. next budget will be truly balanced, despite a plan to sell government assets that she likened to “selling the family farm.” James noted that the forecast deficit has grown by about 50 per cent since the last bud-

get, and the B.C. Liberal claims of strict spending control are contradicted by spending $15 million on ads that mainly promote the B.C. Liberal party in the run-up to the May election. In September, De

Jong announced a government-wide hiring freeze and restrictions on travel and other discretionary government spending. Wednesday he said $176 million in savings have been identified.

Neal Cassady and the basics of Beat

“I first met Dean not long company, he had stolen close after my wife and I split up. I to 500 cars — the same numhad just gotten over a serious ber of his sexual conquests. illness that I won’t bother to While some felt he was nothtalk about, except that it had ing more than a con-man something to do with the mis- lacking a conscience, he never erably weary split-up and my conned anyone out of anyfeeling that everything was thing more than a free beer. Fascinated by Cassady’s indead.” These are the opening credible charm, Kerouac words to one of the most cele- joined him on a road trip all over the United brated books States. He soon of all time — found himself Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road.” BOOKNOTES s o m e w h a t dazed by his Kerouac was part of the Mike Selby new friend’s lack of inhibitions, Beat Generasense of advention, a phrase ture, chronic he actually coined himself. He felt he and womanizing, and dearth of rehis friends were beat by soci- sponsibilities. Even though ety’s post-war expectations; Kerouac would occasionally they were weary, raw, and felt find himself abandon in some strange city, he remained exused. The original Beats were tremely fond of his friend. So much so that he wanted nothing more than a small group of friends lead by Allen to write about their trip. He Ginsberg, which — besides tried for a year or two, but Kerouac, included Lucien Carr what he wrote never captured and William Burroughs. After the frenetic energy of the reCarr was sent to prison for al-world Cassady. Then in Demurdering a predatory stalker, cember of 1951, Kerouac rethis group found themselves ceived a letter from Cassady, further united in an avant-gar- now known as the “Great Sex de way of producing literature. Letter.” In it, Cassady deThen in the winter of 1946, scribes how he tried to have along came Neal Cassady, and sex with a woman on a bus, and when that failed, was suceverything changed. Born in 1926, Cassady was cessful with another woman raised in poverty and physical sitting beside her. It wasn’t the abuse by an alcoholic father; content of the letter which he never finished high school. moved Kerouac (he had alThe universe seemed to ready received one describing counter these circumstances an equally detailed mother/ by giving Cassady stunning daughter tryst), but the style of looks (think a young Paul writing. Somehow Cassady Newman) and an IQ of 120. By was able to write exactly as he the time he met Kerouac and spoke, with his unusual re-

Neal Cassady (left) and Jack Kerouac strained and wild manner coming across in each sentence. By applying this technique to his own writing, Kerouac banged out “On the Road” in a record three weeks. In it, Kerouac not only expertly captured Cassady’s essence with the character of Dean Moriarty — “the sideburned hero of the snowy west,” but also created one of the most endearing characters in American fiction. Yet Kerouac wasn’t the only one. Cassady also appears in John Clellon Holmes’ “Go,” Tom Wolfe’s “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test,” Ken Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo Nest” and his “The Day After Superman Died,” and also in Hunter Thompson’s “Hell’s Angels.” Songs have also been written about Cassady, including ones by the Grateful Dead, the Doobie Brothers, Tom Waits

and Fatboy Slim. Nine films have been about or feature Cassady, including 1980s “Heartbeat” and this year’s “On the Road.” For all of his influence on the Beat Generation and others, Cassady never had anything of his published in his lifetime. He died in 1968, freezing to death on a deserted railway track in Mexico. Kerouac died a year later. In 1971, “The First Third” was published, containing Cassady’s autobiographical writings, and, yes, the “Great Sex Letter.” Allen Ginsberg — who also wrote about Cassady in his poems — marked these deaths as the ending of the Beat Generation; which he even recognized as simply a small group of his friends. Mike Selby is Reference Librarian at the Cranbrook Public Library

UPCOMING Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Pinewood Elementary School, Thursday Nov. 29th, 2012, 5:00 to 9:00pm. Large assortment of vendors! Something for everyone! Table rental proceeds go to supporting Pinewood PAC. Girl Guide Spaghetti Fundraiser, Saturday, Dec 1st, 4:30-6:30pm, Eagles Hall, 717 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook. Tickets: 250-489-3155. December 1 Harmony Chapter #45 OES Annual Pre Christmas Sale, Kimberley Elk’s Hall, 11am-1:30 pm. There will be Xmas Gift Baskets, Recyclables; Christmas decorations & gift items. Home baking table, hand-crafted items & more! Raffles, too! Proceeds to Cancer & Other Harmony Charities. Home Grown Music Society presents the next Coffee House of the 30th season at Centre 64 on Dec 1 at 8:00 pm. Tickets at The Snowdrift Cafe, Kimberley. December 1 Welcome to the Christmas Fair, 9 to 2 at Cranbrook United Church, #2 -12th Ave S. This location is “kitti-corner” to the Downtown Market; it’s in the big brick church. Free admission, many tables, silent auction, refreshment bar. Please join us. 2012 FREE PUBLIC SWIM Wednesday, Dec. 5, 5:00-6:00 PM is sponsored by Creekside Physiotherapy Clinic. Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society Memory Tree of Love, Tamarack Mall, Dec. 5th to 8th & 12th to 15th. Remember a passed loved one with a snowflake for a donation to Hospice Society. The students of Selkirk Drama Club will present 2 - one act plays at Centre 64, Kimberley, Dec 6 and 7 at 7:00 pm. Dec. 6: Cranbrook Bugle Band Meeting, 7:00 pm at Kootenay Child Development Centre, 16 - 12th Ave. N., Cranbrook. Candlelight Vigil for the Day of Remembrance & Action to End Violence Against Women. Thurs Dec 6, 6:30 pm. Cranbrook Women’s Center Gardens in back yard. 32-13th Ave. S. Cbk. All welcome. December 7-Nativity Viewing Gallery Open today from 2 to 6 p.m. For a few minutes of Christmas love, be sure to drop in and just enjoy the views and the variety of lovely tributes to the birth of our Lord and Saviour. Dec 8 - 7th annual Christmas Cookie Walk; continuing until our supply is depleted. Fill a container, which will be provided, with home baked cookies for only $10.00. Take the stress out of your holiday baking. Starting 1pm at Cbk United Church, corner of Baker & 12th Ave. S. Saturday Dec. 8/12, 2-9 pm, Kimberley Elks Lodge will host a family Christmas Party. Santa arrives at 4pm, there will be loads of activities and goodie bags for the kids. A gift wrapping table by donation. A photographer on site. 250-427-2343 for more info Book Under Every Tree – until Dec 14th drop off new or gift quality kids/teens/adult books at the Cranbrook Library and other drop off locations in Cranbrook for CBAL’s project which provides books for the Salvation Army Christmas hampers or Angel Tree program. Volunteers needed and fabric donations gratefully received. Call Katherine 250-417-2896 or khough@cbal.org ONGOING The Cranbrook Skating Club is offering skating lessons for learners of all ages. Pre-CanSkate (for pre-schoolers), CanSkate (ages 4 & up), Intro-StarSkate (learn to figure skate), StarSkate (for advanced levels of figure skating), CanPowerSkate (skating skills for hockey players) and Adult lessons. Kathy Bates (Registrar) at 250-432-5562. Do you have 3 hours a week to give? Contact the Kimberley Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shops at 250-427-2503 (Brenda) or 250-427-1754 Gayle) for volunteer opportunities: cashiers, sorters, after hours cleaners. Mark Creek Lions “Meet and Greet” the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, from 6:00-6:30 pm. Dinner to follow at Western Lodge. FMI: 250-427-5612 or 427-7496. CRANBROOK QUILTERS’ GUILD hold their meetings every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm upstairs in the Seniors’ Hall, 125-17th Ave. S. Everyone welcome. Info: Betty at 250-489-1498 or June 250-426-8817. ESL: CBAL hosts Conversation Cafe Tues 7-9pm, morning class Wed 10am-12noon & Evening class Wed 7pm-9pm. All sessions held at CBAL office 19 9th Ave S (next to the radio station). Childcare upon request. All programs are FREE. FMI: Bruce 250-919-2766 or khough@cbal.org Community Acupuncture. By donation – Each Tuesday 4-6 pm, Roots to Health Naturopathic Clinic, Kimberley Health Centre – Lower Level, 260 4th Ave. 778-481-5008. Please visit: www.rootsto-health.com for more info. The Compassionate Friends meet 2nd Tuesday each month at 4:00pm at the East Kootenay Child Care Resource and Referral Boardroom (in the Baker Street Mall parking lot) Info: call Laura @ 250 489-1000/Diane @ 250 489-0154 Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (a 12-Step Program) meets Tuesdays from 7-8 pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12 S. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com. Place your notice in your “What’s Up?” Community Calendar FREE of charge. 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Leafs first NHL team worth $1 billion: Forbes ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK - The Toronto Maple Leafs are the first NHL team worth $1 billion, according to Forbes magazine. The Leafs, who have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967, are worth $250 million more than the next most valuable franchise, the New York Rangers. The Montreal Canadiens are worth $575 million. The Chicago Blackhawks ($350 million), Boston Bruins ($348 million) and Detroit Red Wings ($346 million) round up the top six, meaning the league’s six original franchises are also its most valuable. The Vancouver Canucks are the next Canadian team on the list, in

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seventh at $342 million. The Calgary Flames are in 12th at $245 million, the Edmonton Oilers are ranked 14th at $225 million, the Ottawa Senators 16th at $220 million and the Winnipeg Jets 20th at $200 million. Least valuable of the 30 teams are the St. Louis Blues at $130 million and the Phoenix Coyotes at $134 million. The Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings are worth $276 million, 10th overall. Forbes says the NHL’s total revenues were $3.4 billion for the 2011-12 season. With the players locked out by owners, the NHL already has cancelled 422 regular-season games.

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Ice edge past Oil Kings in shootout TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor

The Kootenay Ice saved the best for last as they overcame a 3-1 deficit in the third period to defeat the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-4 in a shootout on Wednesday night at Western Financial Place. Mackenzie Skapski stood tall during the shootout round, stopping Edmonton’s Henrik Samuelsson and Curtis Lazar, while Sam Reinhart and Luke Philp scored for the Ice. Despite almost being doubled on the shot clock, the Ice had a number of key performers stand out in the final frame to lift the team to a small lead before settling for overtime. Philp had a huge night outside of the shootout round, with two third period goals, with Reinhart drawing assists on both and scoring one of his own in the same frame. Kootenay head coach Ryan McGill switched out starter Wyatt Hoflin, who’d played the first two periods, for Skapski, who finished the rest of the game into overtime and the shootout. “The message in the third [period] was we

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knew we could give more, and we just needed to play with a little more desperation,” said McGill. “It just seemed like we weren’t playing with any desperation and I thought the best thing to do was to change the goalie to do that.” Laurent Brossoit manned the crease for Edmonton, stopping 17 shots, while Hoflin allowed three goals in 17 shots before being replaced by Skapski, who turned away 20 pucks. Edmonton rolled into Cranbrook with a threegame winning streak, while the Ice were looking to halt a three-game losing slide from their trip through the U.S. division last week. Kootenay had a slower start despite the outcome, as Edmonton’s explosive offence went to work right away, as Brett Pullock trailed into the high slot and took a feed from a teammate, with the resulting shot ringing off the crossbar. However, Dylan Wruck lit the lamp for the Oil Kings on the power play four minutes into the game, when he slapped a shot from the top of the face-off circle that hit something on it’s way into the net. The Ice had a chance to get even on a power play of their own, but gave up a shorthanded breakaway to T.J. Foster, who fanned on his shot, which was turned away by Hoflin. Jon Martin evened it up for the Ice early in the second period when he collected a loose puck near the centre hash marks and put it top cheddar over Brossoit’s shoulder. However, 35 seconds later, Keegan Lowe an-

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Luke Philp celebrates a regulation goal with teammate Erik Benoit against the Edmonton Oil Kings during WHL action at Western Financial Place on Wednesday night. swered for Edmonton to regain the lead. Wruck scored his second goal of the game after the halfway mark of the frame when he took a pass from Ashton Sautner and put a backhand just outside the crease past Hoflin. Edmonton’s powerhouse offence kept up the pressure, and Foster got another breakaway, but Hoflin sprawled along the crease to make the save while the Oil Kings’ forward careened into the net. The game opened up in a wild third period, as Kootenay switched goal-

tenders and scored three unanswered goals to take a brief lead before Edmonton forced overtime with a late goal. There was also some controversy on a disallowed goal off a high stick from Mitch Moroz, who tipped in the puck on a cross-ice saucer pass that went above the cross bar. Reinhart got the ball rolling for the Ice, carrying the puck into the zone and firing it off the bar and into the net. It looked like Moroz responded soon after, when he got a stick on a puck that a teammate

flipped to the net, which trickled past Skapski skate and across the goal line, however, officials waved it off after video review, based on a high stick call. With eight minutes remaining, Philp tied up the game with a low shot that beat Brossoit through the five hole from the high slot. He put the Ice in the lead two minutes later, snapping the puck top corner after Reinhart dished up a no-look backhand pass from behind the net.

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Tough Grizzlies maul Raptors 103-82 ASSOCIATED PRESS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Marreese Speights had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies to their third straight win, a 10382 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph finished with 17 points apiece, Ran-

dolph adding 13 rebounds and six assists. Mike Conley had 16 points, going 4 of 5 on 3-pointers, and Rudy Gay added 14 as Memphis maintained the best record in the NBA (11-2). DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 16 points, while Kyle Lowry and Jose Calderon scored 12 apiece. Linas Kleiza

added 11 points, but was 5 of 15 from the field, as Toronto lost its sixth straight. The Raptors played without Andrea Bargnani, their second-leading scorer, who sat out after hurting his left ankle in Tuesday night’s loss at Houston. Memphis dominated the points in the paint

46-32 and held a 46-33 advantage on the boards, including 12-7 off the offensive glass, leading to 16 second-chance points. The Grizzlies led 48-47 at the break in a half that saw 14 lead changes and six ties. The Grizzlies had an early nine-point lead, but from there it was closely played.

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WHL hits Winterhawks with huge disciplinary sanctions C anadian Press

CALGARY - The Western Hockey League suspended Portland Winterhawks head coach and general manager Mike Johnston for the rest of the season Thursday and announced the forfeiture of several draft picks after a series of league violations. The Winterhawks were also fined $200,000. The disciplinary action was a result of player benefit violations over the past four seasons, the WHL said in a release. “All WHL clubs understand they are required to fully comply and respect our league regulations or they will face significant consequences,” said WHL

commissioner Ron Robison. “WHL clubs are required to fully disclose all commitments they make to a player in the WHL Standard Player Agreement. Our independent investigation in this case revealed there were multiple violations over an extended period for player benefits that are not permitted under WHL regulations and were not disclosed to the WHL. “It should also be noted through the course of the investigation there was no evidence of any payments or enhanced education benefits provided to players that would be contrary to WHL Regulations as previous media reports indicated.”

The WHL said the Winterhawks will not participate in the first five rounds of the 2013 WHL Ban0tam Draft and will forfeit their first-round selections in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Should the firstround selection in 2014 not be available due to a conditional trade, Portland will surrender its second- and thirdround picks that year. The Winterhawks issued a statement later Wednesday and outlined a summary of the league’s findings. The team said it was found to have committed the following violations: - A player contract signed in 2009, involving flights for the player’s family and a summer training program.

“Despite our objections, the league has made its decision and our players will continue to pursue the goal of winning a WHL championship. ” Mike Johnston - Over the last five years, seven families were provided flights two-four times per season based on financial need and their distance from Portland. - Twice in the last five years the team paid for two players to each have a one-week summer training regimen.

Thrilling third period sets up overtime and shootout Continued from page 8 Stunned by the reversal of fortunes, the Oil Kings poured on the pressure for the rest of the game, and with five minutes to go, Cole Benson was rewarded when he scored after a teammate took advantage of an Ice turnover. The Oil Kings were in clear control during the overtime period, but some stellar work from Skapski and the rest of the Ice kept them at bay. Kootenay, on the other hand, managed to break the sustained cycle of pressure from Edmonton in the final two minutes and Reinhart had the best chance to end it when he crossed the blue line and put a hard low shot on Brossoit, who kicked it to the corner. McGill tapped Levi Cable, Reinhart and Philp for the shootout, while Edmonton only got two efforts from Samuelsson and Lazar. Reinhart beat Brossoit below the glove, while Philp hit the top corner above it. McGill said he had the zamboni come out and clear a strip down the centre after practice a couple weeks ago to simulate a shootout, and chose Cable based on his performance then. But based on their

third period success, it seemed like Philp and Reinhart hat hot sticks in their hands. “I saw Sam go glove side so that was my move I had in mind— backhand to forehand glove side—so I was happy he picked me, I wanted to go shoot, so I’m happy it all worked out,” said Philp, who’s goal sealed the Kootenay win.

“They have quite a bit of skill, so we have to counteract it with simple plays. Not try to do too much, but attack them and make them play defence.” Joey Leach Kootenay has had some success against Edmonton this year. The Ice shut out the Oil Kings 1-0 the last time they met in the middle of October. “They have quite a bit of skill, so we have to counteract it with simple plays,” said Kootenay blueliner Joey Leach, who logged a lot of ice time to quarterback the defence. “Not try to do too much, but attack them, make them play

defence. That’s the best way to eliminate their offence, is make them have to play in their zone so we got pucks behind them and got going.” The two teams will clash again on Friday, this time in Edmonton as the Ice hit the road for a rematch at Rexall Place. Following Friday’s game, the Ice will head down to Calgary for a meeting with the Hitmen on Sunday. ICE NOTES: Defenceman Spencer Wand, 17, has apparently retired from hockey and returned to his hometown of Saskatoon. Wand, who was in his second year in the WHL, was recently ranked the 24th overall skater by the NHL’s Central Scouting preliminary rankings that was released a week ago. In another roster blow, the Ice have indefinitely suspended forward Jaedon Descheneau for “detrimental conduct at Mount Baker Secondary School” according to general manager Je f f Chynoweth, who didn’t comment further on the disciplinary matter. Descheneau, a second-year Ice player, is in the middle of his final year of high school. He has four goals and 15 assists for a total of 19 points so far this season.

- The Winterhawks provided a cellphone for their team captain for a period of three seasons. The WHL’s audit found no violations involving monetary payments made to players, their families or agents, or any violations related to the league’s educational packages, the team said. “After fully co-operating with the league’s investigation, we were extremely surprised at the excessive nature of the sanctions, and we don’t feel they are in line with the scope of the violations we were found to have committed,” Johnston said in the statement. “We believe that apart from recruiting

trips and parents’ weekend, there is no prohibition in the rules governing flights for players’ parents, which were the majority of the infractions. We are currently exploring our options on how we will proceed. “Despite our objections, the league has made its decision and our players will continue to pursue the goal of winning a WHL championship.” Assistant general manager and assistant coach Travis Green will assume Johnston’s duties on an interim basis.

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Portland is 20-4-1 this season and leads the U.S. Division with 41 points. The Winterhawks are one point behind the WHL-leading Kamloops Blazers in the overall standings. The disciplinary action came about two months after the Ontario Hockey League sanctioned the Windsor Spitfires for recruitment violations. In that case, the Spitfires were fined $250,000 and lost firstround draft picks in 2013 and ‘16 as well as second-round selections in 2015 and ‘17.

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Young guns to lead prospects game C anadian Press

TORONTO - Two of the front-runners to go first overall in the next NHL draft will handle team captain duties for their respective teams at the 2013 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Halifax Mooseheads forward Nathan MacKinnon will serve as captain for the Team Cherry squad on Jan. 16 at the Halifax Metro Centre. Portland Winterhawks defenceman Seth Jones will captain the Team Orr side at the annual showcase of the Canadian Hockey League’s top NHL draft-eligible players. MacKinnon, a 17-year-old from Dartmouth, N.S., was the top Quebec Major Junior Hockey League skater listed by NHL Central Scouting in its preliminary rankings for the 2013 draft. Jones, an 18-year-old American, is the top-ranked Western Hockey League skater. Central Scouting director Dan Marr is look-

ing forward to seeing the captains go head to head. “It adds a uniqueness to the event because it matches two highly skilled, motivated and competitive prospects and they both play different positions,” Marr said on a conference call. “The skills, attributes and intangibles of both Seth and Nathan make them worthy captains for their teams. “They are both so highly competitive and unselfish in the way they utilize their assets, that they’re always leaders by example.” Don Cherry will serve as head coach for Team Cherry and former NHL player Mike McPhee will be the head coach for Team Orr. “Don is one of the original builders of this game and the Canadian Hockey League is honoured to have him and Stanley Cup winner Mike McPhee as coaches of this prestigious event,” said CHL presi-

dent David Branch. Mooseheads forward Jonathan Drouin and defenceman Darnell Nurse of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds will serve as alternate captains on Team Cherry. Forwards Sean Monahan of the Ottawa 67’s and Hunter Shinkaruk of the Medicine Hat Tigers will handle alternate captain duties for Team Orr. The rest of the 20man rosters will be announced at a later date. This will be the 14th year of involvement for

Cherry. He coached against Bobby Orr on 11 occasions at this event, including six straight meetings after the debut game in 1996 at Maple Leaf Gardens. The Top Prospects game has featured 10 players that went on to be selected with the first overall pick in the NHL Draft. The list includes Chris Phillips, Joe Thornton, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Patrick Kane, Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

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Lawton looking ahead to Sochi at Canada Cup C anadian Press

MOOSE JAW, Sask. Stefanie Lawton is off to an impressive start at the Capital One Canada Cup curling competition. The Saskatoon skip won her second game of the day, defeating Heather Nedohin of Sherwood Park, Alta., 8-5 in Draw 2 action

Wednesday. Lawton took control with four points in the fifth end. Earlier, Lawton downed Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater 10-4. Lawton scored two in the second end, then had steals of two and three to take a 7-1 lead after four ends.

The two wins give Lawton a good start on her quest for an Olympic berth in Sochi in 2014. The winner of both the men’s and women’s tournaments here will receive one of the six automatic qualification spots for the 2013 Roar of the Rings - the tournament that will determine

YOUR CITY WORKING FOR YOU! DRAFT SIGN BYLAW OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 5, 2012 The City of Cranbrook is considering adopting a new sign bylaw that will regulate the installation of signs within the City. Specifically, the proposed draft bylaw would replace the current Sign Control By-Law with new and updated regulations for various types of signs. Regulations will include specifications such as sign height, size, placement, content, and setback regulations. In addition to the new regulations, non-mandatory design guidelines to assist applicants with designing, manufacturing and locating new signs are also being proposed. The purpose of the open house is to provide an opportunity to review the draft bylaw and collect feedback. There will be a short presentation at 7:30 p.m. The Open House will be held at: Manual Training School Cranbrook Public Library 1212 2nd Street North, Cranbrook Wednesday, December 5, 2012 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm If you have any questions, please contact Rob Veg, Senior Planner at (250) 489-0241 or veg@cranbrook.ca. Copies of the draft bylaw will be made available at the Open House.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) BYLAW The Official Community Plan is a long-term strategic planning document that outlines the future vision of your community. The OCP contains policies for future land use, development, infrastructure and other community and environmental considerations that are used by Council in the land use decision making process. The Official Community Plan is a living document and can be reviewed and changed from time-to-time in order to ensure the plan continues to meet the needs of the community. Visit our website and click ‘Bylaws” for more on all of our City Bylaws.

Thursday, November 29, 2012 PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL THIS WINTER Improving the safety of the public is behind the City of Cranbrook campaign asking residents and businesses to help keep your streets and sidewalks clear of snow and ice this winter. “Regularly clearing ice and snow from your sidewalks and driveways will allow much easier access to your property by the fire department, RCMP or paramedics should an accident or other emergencies happen.” says Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services Chief Wayne Price.

removal operation runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and operates with a small fleet of vehicles; four salt/sand trucks with belly plows, two graders and two loaders.” says Public Works Director Joe McGowan. “With this schedule and the equipment we have, it is reasonable to expect most areas of the City to be cleared within 3 or 4 days of a snowfall, depending on the amount of snow and “During and following major snowfalls, our snow how fast it comes down.”

CITY OF CRANBROOK SNOW REMOVAL POLICY

STREETS Classification “A” – FIRST PRIORITY Major streets, hospital zones, roads that access emergency service facilities, roads with severe grades and transit routes will be cleared first. In some instances, snowfall is heavy enough and continual during the plowing process, that once these routes are cleared crews need to start them over again. That often causes a delay in getting to other areas of the City.

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Residents are also encouraged to avoid pushing or blowing snow from their sidewalks, driveways and any windrows back into the street, after the City plows have been by. Clearing snow is not just the responsibility of the City Public Works department, which does the best they can with the resources available to keep the community moving during the winter months. Responsibility also lies with each resident and business owner to help clear around their home or business.

As this winter season approaches, we want to remind you of the City of Cranbrook current Snow and Ice Control procedures to better understand why the City clears snow the way it does. The policy in place clearly identifies four levels of priorities for streets for City crews to follow:

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Classification “B” – SECOND PRIORITY This includes collector streets, the central business district and school zones. Classification “C” – THIRD PRIORITY This includes other residential streets within the City whose immediate need for snow and ice control is not as important. Vehicles can move around with limited congestion at suitable speeds. Classification “D” – FOURTH PRIORITY The remaining streets, drives, crescents, lanes and alleys where traffic volume is relatively low. Traffic is able to proceed at lower speeds in these residential areas. For a complete look at the Snow Removal Policy, please visit our website.

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Critical habitat for caribou downsized Randy Boswell Postmedia News

A battle among U.S. environmentalists, snowmobilers and state politicians has left Canada’s southernmost caribou herd — a one-of-akind, trans-boundary population that roams mountainous terrain in southern B.C. and northern Idaho and Washington — with only a fraction of the planned “critical habitat” area proposed a year ago by U.S. federal wildlife officials. A proposed 375,000acre protection zone announced last December for the tiny herd of just a few dozen animals living in the Selkirk Mountains was hailed by Canadian and American wildlife advocates at the time as an early Christmas present for the unique population of “reindeer,” as caribou are known in Europe. But now, bending to pressure from Idaho’s Republican senators, snowmobile enthusiasts and other groups concerned that the planned conservation zone was too large, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finally approved a critical habitat of just 30,000 acres — less than onetenth of the original plan — in the U.S. stomping grounds of the cross-border caribou. “Thoughtful inquiry and scientific information was presented to us by tribes, citizens, federal and state agencies, elected officials and other interested parties,” explained Brian Kelly, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s state supervisor in Idaho, in a statement issued Tuesday. “Because of this, we have a modified rule that adheres to policy, is responsive to issues raised by others, and most importantly, addresses priority habitat for caribou conservation.” But one U.S. conservation group promptly panned the plan as inadequate. “Currently, the entire global population of mountain caribou occurs within B.C., Idaho,

and Washington, where they are considered to be at risk of extirpation,” Brad Smith, a spokesman with the Idaho Conservation League, said following the Fish and Wildlife Service announcement. “The final rule designates the habitat that was occupied when caribou were listed as endangered in 1983,” Smith added. “Unfortunately, this represents that habitat used by an imperiled herd rather than a recovered herd. More habitat must be protected to have a growing herd and achieve recovery.” The caribou in the Selkirk herd, which a recent survey suggests may now have as few as 27 individuals, are the only members of the antlered species still inhabiting the lower 48 U.S. states. The animals constitute the southernmost segment of a specialized “mountain ecotype” woodland caribou population of fewer than 2,000 animals, almost all of them in B.C. The mountain caribou inhabit only thick, high-elevation forests, feeding primarily on tree lichen instead of the lichen ground cover consumed by their far more numerous woodland caribou cousins, which are spread across boreal Canada. In recent years, however, wildlife advocates have expressed concern for the overall health of caribou populations across Canada. In 2008, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Canadian government spent a combined $90 million for the purchase and protection of a huge swath of wilderness on the Canadian side of the Selkirk caribou’s range. The B.C. government has also established a threatened-species recovery program aimed at halting habitat loss in the Selkirks and other parts of the province, while curbing disturbances from back-country snowmobiling and other human activities around mountain caribou populations.

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October’s prize winner from the Cranbrook Fire Fighters Burn Fund Calendar was Donna Hoover. Pictured, left to right: Sean Baldwin, Donna Hoover (winner), Cora Tschetters ( Sun Life Financial), Dave Hoover (winner) and Bill Munro. Prize was a Sun Life Financial foldable cooler with some healthy snacks from Nutters Bulk and Natural Foods.

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5th is the Chamber’s annual Turkey Drive Day. The need for Christmas Hampers in our community is in excess of 750 this year. A pledge of $20.00 will help us ensure that everyone in Cranbrook has a Christmas dinner. This initiative provides relief for the Cranbrook Food Band and the Sal-

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dollars over the years. Thanks Jay. The Retail Committee of the Chamber will be meeting this week to discuss the Black Friday promotion and issues related to retail. In Cranbrook, most of our retailers would be classified as small business owners. Did you know that in 2011 there were approximately 385,100 small businesses operating in British Columbia, accounting for 98 per cent of all businesses in the province? About 82 per cent of these small businesses were micro-businesses with fewer than five employees. Last year, our province ranked first in terms of small businesses per capita, with 84.2 small businesses per 1,000 peo-

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The government will be re-implementing the provincial sales tax (PST) effective April 1, 2013. In order to ensure a smooth transition for the business community, the government are developing a comprehensive outreach program which includes PST information seminars to explain business obligations and entitlements. A PST seminar will be held in Cranbrook on Monday, February 18, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 at the Chamber of Commerce Office. Although the PST regulations will not be available until late fall, the seminars provide taxpayers with information regarding PST legislation, which is currently available, as well as information regarding currently published bulletins and notices. The focus of the seminars is based on the information that is currently available at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=58954 2DDDB6347F7A7C80C1783F4BA6D http://www.hstinbc.ca/

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The Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations/submissions of companies and business people whose significant business achievements have made an important contribution to the economic and social well being of the Cranbrook area. Being a business award winner or nominee presents new opportunities to outrank competitors, drive sales by using it as a creditability tool, boost staff morale, recognition within your community, your corporation and your peers.

Eligibility - All businesses or industries within the Cranbrook area are eligible and do not have to be a Chamber member. Any business or industry outside the Cranbrook area may be nominated or submit an entry only if they ARE a member of the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce. Recipients of the awards within the last year are not eligible for the same award. Nomination Procedure - Any person may participate in the nomination/submission process by providing the information required. The selection committee reserves the right to change a nominee’s/submission’s category.

Selection Procedure - Successful nominees/submissions in each category will be contacted by the Chamber. The same successful nominees/submissions will also be sent to the Chamber membership for voting. Upon completion and tally of the votes, a decision will be made on the recipients. The honorees will be recognized at the Business Excellence Awards on March 30th, 2013. Fax, email or mail in your nomination/submission today!! All nominations/submissions MUST be received by close of business (4:30 pm) Wednesday February 20th, 2013. Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce: 2279 Cranbrook St. N. P.O. Box 84 Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H6, fax 250.426.3873, info@cranbrookchamber.com CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD

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TORONTO — Toronto city council has voted to transfer the Toronto Zoo’s three remaining elephants to a sanctuary in California before the end of the year. A motion accepted on Tuesday night calls for Iringa, Toka and Thika to be transferred to the Performing Welfare Society sanctuary in San Andreas on or before Dec. 31. All funding for the move is to be paid by PAWS, despite concerns raised by Toronto Zoo officials about tuberculosis at the California facility. Council said it accepted an independent infectious disease report from Dr. Susan Cork which found that PAWS is a safe facility and meets the requirements of the due diligence process. The motion also calls on Edmonton to take immediate action to move their 37-year-old Asian elephant Lucy to a warmer climate as soon as possible.

Toronto City Council voted last fall to send the elephants to the U.S. facility after groups voiced concern about the animals’ welfare and animal activist Bob Barker promised to pay for a plane to fly the elephants to their new home. Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel says Toronto city council is being ridiculous by calling on the Alberta capital to move an aging elephant out of its zoo. Mandel says it’s disrespectful for another city to tell Edmonton what to do. Mandel says Toronto likely doesn’t understand that experts have determined the stress of a move could kill the 37-year-old elephant, who suffers from arthritis and breathing problems. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled earlier this year it wouldn’t hear an animal rights group’s appeal in its lengthy campaign to have Lucy moved to an American wildlife sanctuary.

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Lucy the elephant walks with her handlers at Edmonton’s River Valley Zoo on September 17, 2009. Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel says Toronto city council is being ridiculous by calling on the Alberta capital to move Lucy, an aging elephant, out of its zoo.

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teaching in northern British Columbia wrote the story as part of a malicious campaign to discredit him. Furlong, whose role at the top of the 2010 Olympic organizing committee saw him inducted as a member of the Order of Canada, filed a statement of claim this week alleging his reputation has been irreparably harmed by the Georgia Straight newspaper, reporter Laura Robinson, publisher Daniel McLeod and editor Charlie Smith. The weekly newspaper published a story Sept. 27 that quoted eight former students who alleged Furlong was physically and verbally abusive while he was a volunteer teacher in northern B.C. in the late 1960s and early 1970s. None of it is true,

Furlong’s lawyers write in their statement of claim, as they describe how repeated warnings that the accusations were false and publishing them would trigger a lawsuit failed to convince Robinson and the Straight to back down. “The Georgia Straight article is false and defamatory,’’ says the 22-page statement of claim, filed Tuesday in B.C. Supreme Court. “During his time as a teacher, the plaintiff (Furlong) never engaged in abuse of his students, nor did the plaintiff engage in bullying or racial taunting. ... Robinson maliciously intended to injure the plaintiff’s reputation and cause the plaintiff harm.’’ Robinson said in an email she couldn’t comment on the lawsuit because she hadn’t yet

consulted with a lawyer, while McLeod and Smith did not return repeated calls seeking comment. The statement of claim, which contains unproven allegations, paints Robinson as someone with a grudge against both Furlong and the Olympics, spending several years writing articles in various publications that were “sharply critical’’ of the Games. Robinson obtained signed affidavits from eight people who said they were former students and made allegations of abuse. Robinson also filed a report with the RCMP related to one student’s allegations. The RCMP investigated and concluded in August there were inconsistencies in the story, according to Furlong’s statement of claim.

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies found two 5-foot alligators at a marijuana grow site where a man was shot on Monday evening. Lieutenant Greg Elwin says deputies responded to the scene in the Scott Lake area south of Olympia when a man called 911 to say he had shot another man. The shooter told investigators that he fired in self defence, but investigators say they believe he actually shot the

other man during a drug buy. The 30-year-old man who was shot was taken to a local hospital and was expected to recover. The 41-year-old alleged gunman was booked into jail for investigation of attempted murder. Elwin says the alligators found by deputies were likely being used to protect the drugs. The sheriff’s office is working with county Animal Services to determine what will happen to the alligators.

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Feeling lucky? Americans on Wednesday lined up for last-chance tickets before a $550 million lottery drawing, the second largest in the country’s history. Even past winners of huge jackpots weren’t immune to the excitement. On Tuesday, Dung Tran, a Vietnamese immigrant, walked into the same Nebraska store where he bought the winning ticket six years ago and bought 22 tick-

ets for Wednesday’s drawing from the same employee who sold him his prize-winner, cashier Janice Mitzner said. “We joked about it,’’ she said. “I told him, ‘Wouldn’t it be something if you won again?’’’ Whoever wins is being warned to be careful with the sudden wealth. The National Endowment for Financial Education non-profit estimates that as many as 70 per cent of people who land sudden wind-

falls lose that money within several years. “Being able to manage your emotions before you do anything sudden is one of the biggest things,’’ said endowment spokesman Paul Golden. There’s the two-time New Jersey lottery winner who squandered her $5.4 million fortune. A West Virginia man who won $315 million a decade ago later said the money was to blame for his granddaughter’s fatal drug overdose, his divorce, hundreds of

Host an International Student! School Districts 5 and 6 invite families throughout the East Kootenay to host one or two international students starting in February. Most new students are from Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Japan, will be studying in Grades 8 to 12, and will be staying for one semester until June. We encourage empty-nester parents or any family to consider hosting two students from different countries. Such double placements are consistently very successful. Host families receive a tax-free allowance each month per student, and weekend/vacation coverage is available.

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FAR was named the top ski resort in North America at the World Snow Awards in London. Other ski resorts in the running were Whistler, Banﬀ, Vail, Aspen & Telluride. Tough competition and our own Fernie Alpine Resort came out on top!

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achievements in exploration, conservation, humanitarianism, and adventure sports.” Austrian Felix Baumgartner, who broke the sound barrier in October with his freefall from space, is also among those selected. “For eight years, National Geographic has combed the globe to find Adventurers of the Year, each selected for his or her extraordinary achievement in exploration, conservation, humanitarianism, and adventure sports. This year, we selected people who are adventure innovators—a surfer riding giants; a skier landing the first sit-ski backflip; a mountain biker pedaling across cultural boundaries; a BASE jumper falling from space; and more,” the website reads.

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“You can vote every day,” he said. “Like my friend Shane Gibson, another Kimberley boy said, ‘Dueck, I’m not going to vote for you just because you’re my buddy. I’m going to have a good look at all the nominees.

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Edie was born to Jack and Flora Rayson on November 12, 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Those who had not seen Edie for awhile would have missed her for sure, but those of us who have been closer also saw her health failing, and we all suffered with her. At the same time she brought her unique character and special life to Joseph Creek Care Village, her home for the past few years, and it was a better place with her presence, right up until her very recent illness. Enough cannot be said for the care she received during her residence there. We will miss their dear caring for Edie and all of the residents. Edie you are already missed.

Julie is survived by her loving husband Dale Cupples, her mother Julianne (Fred), her father Nicolaas, her daughter Julianne (Levine), her brothers Barry (Donna), Willem (Sheila), Rick (Carol), her sisters Janie (Wayne) and Tina (Randy), her step-children Christina (Brian), Steven (Jackie), Colin (Susie) and Dana (Craig), and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters Mary and Jannetje, two uncles, one aunt and her oma and opa.

Edie is survived by her sister Muriel (Bill) Anderson, daughter Dianne (Andy) Glass, son Ed (Andi Scheibenstock), son Al (Marsha), grandchildren Laurie (Dave) Sauve, Dave (Christine) Newns, Stephanie, Robert and Donnie (Emelie) Murray, Sean (Teesa) Glass, Jason (Julie) Glass, ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews all of whom have their special memories of Nana and Auntie Edie. She was predeceased by her husband Don (2006) and her brothers John and Norman.

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Captain Charles Arnold Park CD, Ret. 31 December, 1930 24 November, 2012

Let it be known to all, that the earth has been changed forever with the passing of Charles Arnold Park, in Kimberley, BC. Born 31 December 1930, in Montreal, Charlie, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buzzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to many, passed peacefully at home with Mary, his wife of 57 years holding his hand. Often referring to himself as the herd sire, Charlie is survived by his beloved wife Mary, nee Haberl, and his nine children; David, Catherine, Thomas, Michael, Francis, Timothy, Johanna, Theresa and Stephen. Also of note are the many spouses, grandchildren (26), great grandchildren (2) and the many cousins and friends. And Carl, a true kindred spirit, we thank you for all your care, love and friendship. Always the Scholar and mentor, Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main occupation was teaching. His love of the First Nations people evident in the years he spent teaching on Reserve and in Residential Schools in Cluny, Standoff and Morley as well as in Drumheller, AB. Teaching did not interfere with a wide range of interests and pursuits, from the forest service to commercial rabbit raising to Trade Unionism and an undying interest in politics; local, national and international. Poppaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for knowledge and politics was evident in the piles of research papers and books left behind to sort. He moved his family between Alberta, British Columbia and the North West Territories providing rich experience, adventure and home life but always maintained a love of his home town, Point St. Charles, in Montreal, which he left as a newly wed in 1955. Following university, he spent five years in the Canadian Armed Forces, a member of the Queens Own Rifles, where he served as one, in the original peace keeping forces of the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a tribute that help to set the standard for all peace keepers to follow and a legacy he was very proud to have been a part of. Charlie was also proudly, an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 30 years. A service will be held on Friday December 7 at 1:00pm at the Sacred Heart Church, 502 Church Ave, Kimberley, BC Immediately following the service a Celebration of Life will held in Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor at the Marysville pub in south Kimberley. All, of course, are welcome. For those wishing to donate in Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory, the Food Bank was one of his favorite charities. Thanks Pop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we will miss you dearly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep the Faith Brotherâ&#x20AC;?

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year again & you are faced with dragging out your decorations & doing up your tree & home or even your office or business for the Holiday Season. Tired of doing it, lost your drive to pull it all together,just too busy? Let me help you this year! I will come to you & put Christmas up for you using your existing decorations maybe adding a few new things to jazz it up or shop for a whole new theme, always keeping your budget in mind. I have plenty of experience and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably seen some of my trees in the past at a certain hardware store in town ;). Call now for more details & book early, the season is upon us! 250-489-9813

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1 BEDROOM APT. downtown Cranbrook. $700./mo, DD + hydro. (250)489-1324 2BDRM, 1 1/2 BATH Willow View condo unit for rent, in Canal Flats. Great view, 2 parking stalls, F/S, D/W. Walking distance to arena, park and store. $850 + utilities & D.D., references required. Available immediately. Call (250)349-5306 or (250)4898389, leave mess.

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is a licensed centre serving the Cranbrook Community. We currently have full and part-time spaces available for children 3 yrs to pre-kindergarten age. daycare@cranbrookalliancechurch.com

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3BDRM UNIT for rent, unfinished basement, partial new flooring, F/S, parking and front yard. No smoking-no pets. 1 year lease, $937./mo + utilities. 1308B 11th St S. Call 250-421-2590 CEDAR PARK Apartments: 1&2 Bdrm. Elevator, on-site laundry, central location, live-in manager. Heat & hot water included. N/P, N/S. $675-$800/mo. (250)489-0134. LIONS MANOR, Kimberley. Seniors living, 55+. 1bdrm apartment: $350./mo plus utilities & DD. N/S, No pets, no parties. Available Nov.1/12 (250)427-2970.

Homes for Rent FOR RENT. Cute 2/3 bed, non-smoking, Kimberley Townsite home. Large garden backing onto Crown Land. Pets considered. $750./mo. plus utilities. Call 250-427-7714 to view. Available Jan 1/13.

Suites, Lower 2BDRM FULLY furnished basement suite. No pets/smoking/parties. $1000./mo. utilities included. Phone (250)417-0059 or (250)426-5706. Near College & Mall.

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