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Mudslide odds one in 500 B RON Z E

Fairmont “debris flow” created by a perfect storm of events not likely to happen again within the next 500 years SA LLY MAC DONAL D Townsman Staff

The mudslide that hit Fairmont Hot Springs last July was a once in 500 years event. The finding was made in a technical report set to be accepted by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors on Friday, February 1. The Fairmont Creek risk assessment found that the July 15, 2012 mudslide was not caused by a temporary dam near the creek’s head-

waters, as emergency responders believed at the time. In fact, the mudslide’s cause was cumulative, attributed to heavy rain falling on a higher than normal snowpack. “Rather than any single trigger factor, the 2012 debris flow is judged to have initiated by progressive destabilization of abundant bedload in the mainstem channel by a locally-intensive convective rainstorm at a time when soils were al-

At its fastest, the Fairmont mudslide was travelling at 22 kilometres an hour. At the 2012 London Olympics, Usain Bolt ran 100 metres in 9.58 seconds, which is the equivalent of 37.58 kilometres an hour.

ready saturated from an unusually wet spring,” reads the report. “I was surprised that the report noted the event was a 500 year event, while at the same time it mentioned other minor slide events that have occurred within the past 50 years. That was news to me,” said Area F board director Wendy Booth. Fairmont Creek flows for seven kilometres from the peak of Fairmont Mountain, at an elevation of 2,600 me-

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NOT QUITE URBANIZED — YET: Two big bruisers are pictured taking a mid-winter stroll around the edge of Cranbrook, foraging and getting ready for spring. Cranbrook has several elk herds in the vicinity, all part of the ungulate neigbourhood we live in.

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tres, to the Columbia River, at an elevation of 820 metres. At its headwaters, the creek runs through steep, bedrock-controlled channels. Downstream, it transitions to a lower gradient channel before flowing through Marble Canyon. Leading up to the July mudslide, snow pillow stations nearby reported a winter snow pack up to 170 per cent above normal. Then, starting in mid-May, there was a rapid snow melt. Finally, in the days before July 15, a localized storm cell brought between 20 and 26.4 millimetres of rain. All of these factors led to the dangerous mudslide that tour through Fairmont at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2012. An estimated 65,000 cubic metres of debris came down the creek at speeds up to 22 kilometres an hour. It buried the hot springs source wells under seven metres of debris, washed out the RV park access road, severely damaged a foot bridge to the RV park, filled Marble Canyon with several metres of rock and debris, washed away a walking trail, and inundated several homes with mud, rock and debris. More than 350 people were temporarily evacuated. The water source for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Mountainside Golf Course was lost, forcing the resort to close for three weeks during peak season, leading to a $1.5 million loss of revenue. Seven holes of the golf course were affected.

There was no where to go but west when the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission began looking into shuffling B.C.’s ridings. The commission tabled its report in the House of Commons on Monday, recommending that Nelson be included in the riding of Kootenay – Columbia. The changes are necessary to accommodate B.C.’s growing population, which has grown from 3.9 million people to 4.4 million since the boundaries were last shuffled in 2002. MP for Kootenay – Columbia David Wilks said having Nelson in his riding was expected as the size had to be brought up to include 105,000 people. “It wasn’t surprising to me,” he said. “We’re right next to the Alberta border. There was only one place they could move – and that’s west.”

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Riding shuffle sees Nelson join East Kootenay Continued from page 1 Currently, Wilks’ riding contains the entire Regional District of East Kootenay, Nakusp, Creston, Subdivisions A, B, C and K of the Regional District of Central Kootenay and a portion of Subdivision D, Revelstoke and Golden. The new proposed boundary will add Nelson, Salmo, Regional District of Central Kootenay Subdivision G, E south of the Kootenay River, parts of F and H, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District subdivisions A and B and finally, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary subdivision A. The new changes will accommodate six new ridings in B.C., mostly in the Lower Mainland and one on Vancouver Island. The total of federal electoral ridings will jump from 308 to 338 once the entire country has been divvied up. The changes will welcome 20,000 extra people into Wilks’ riding, bringing the total population up to between 107,000 and 109,000 people, he estimates. In the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission report for B.C., the commission writes that the Kootenay – Columbia riding was a challenge. “The commission was faced with the challenge of determining how to reconfigure the existing electoral district of Kootenay – Columbia, which demonstrated a variance of 16 per cent below the electoral

This map shows the proposed boundaries of the Kootenay – Columbia riding on the left, and the existing borders on the right. quota. The commission determined that the only route of expansion was to the west. The proposal recommended crossing the Salmo-Creston (Kootenay Pass) and included the communities of Nelson and Salmo.” The commission heard submissions from the public at meetings in October that Nelson, Castlegar and Trail should be kept in the same riding, but ultimately the decision was made to split them up. “Such a combination would have resulted in an electoral district with numbers well above the electoral quota,” the re-

port reads. Alex Atamanenko, NDP MP for B.C. Southern Interior has been outspoken in his opposition to Nelson leaving his riding, which will become South Okanagan – West Kootenay. Wilks said he is sympathetic, but the changes were necessary. “I understand Alex’s concerns,” Wilks said. “The commission had a really difficult job to do.” The report was tabled on Monday, but Wilks said it will still have another process to go through before it is finalized, so Nelson remains in the riding of B.C.

Southern Interior for now. If the changes go through, they will come into effect for the 2015 federal election. Wilks doesn’t expect much to change when the campaign trail lights up, as he already has to travel long distances within his riding that stretches from Sparwood to Creston, to Revelstoke, and includes Nakusp. “It won’t complicate things too much,” he said, noting that he has to travel across the B.C. Southern Interior riding to access Nakusp already. He confirmed he will run again in the next election, and should Nel-

son come under his riding in the new changes, he will be establishing an office there. Besides including Nelson, Wilks said the only other option would have been to section off parts of Sicamous and Salmon Arm, which would have created an

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Fairmont mudslide a one in 500 chance Continued from page 1 However, geologists predict such an event is only likely to happen once every 500 years, with only a 10 per cent chance it will happen again in the next 50 years. Still, smaller, hazardous debris flows are likely to happen every 25 years, the report finds. “With predicted climate change effects on precipitation, the increased frequency of storm events, and the potential for increased runoff due to wildfire, there is a corresponding increase in the potential for debris flow,” reads the report. At risk from future debris flows are: 16 multi-family dwellings and 88 single-family dwelling; approximately 350 people; Mountainside Golf Course; a Community Recreation Centre; Fairmont Fire Hall; the only access to the RV Park; and High-

way 93/95. The report makes 12 recommendations in five phases to protect those assets from future slides. Phase 1 includes: restoring the channel and riprap dyke through Marble Canyon (work already underway); reconstructing the channel through the golf course; maintaining the golf course pond as a flood control structure; and inspecting drainage structures between the golf course and the creek’s outflow into the Columbia River. Phase 2 focuses on work upstream of Marble Canyon, including: widening the creek’s channel upstream of the resort; building a bridge over the access road to the RV Park; increasing the channel capacity through Marble Canyon and installing a refuge area on the walking trail; and constructing a debris flow barrier sys-

tem in the canyon. Phase 3 is to complete a watershed management plan; phase 4 is to conduct five-year inspections along the length of the creek; and phase five is to install a rainfall gauge at the resort. In total, the recommended mitigation measures would cost $2.5 million. Prepared by Clarke Geoscience and Golder Associates, both of Kelowna, the Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Hazard and Risk Assessment was commissioned by the RDEK in September and completed this month. It was funded by the Provincial Emergency Program with technical review by the Water Stewardship Division of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The board will discuss the report at its January 31 and February 1 meetings. Staff is recommending the board present the re-

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The aftermath from last July’s mudslide on Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont. sults of the assessment to the Fairmont community and consider it for future funding opportunities. “The report men-

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A different kind of war in Mali

s usual, a well-trained Western captured towns back to Mali’s own army, army has gone through a which is so incompetent and rotted by polifierce-looking but virtually un- tics that it would promptly lose them back to trained force of African rebels the militants. This force, dubbed the International like a hot knife through butter. Two weeks ago, the northern half of Mali Support Mission to Mali, has the unanimous was entirely under the control of Islamist blessing of the United Nations Security militants, whose forces were starting to ad- Council. International donors met in Ethiovance into southern Mali as well. So France pia on Tuesday and pledged $455.53 million decided on very short notice to send troops to pay for this force. Mali’s many neighbours and combat aircraft to its former colony in – it has open desert borders with seven other West African countries – have already idenWest Africa. tified the units they are going Today, every town in the to send. north of Mali is under Once African troops reFrench control, and the place the French, the next surviving rebels have fled task is to rebuild the demointo the desert. But most of cratic government of Mali, them did survive: after losGwynne which was destroyed by a ing a couple of major clashDyer military coup last March. The es in the first days of the interim president, DioncounFrench drive northwards, the Islamist forces simply abandoned Gao, da Traore, says that he wants to hold elecTimbuktu and Kidal, the main towns of the tions next July, but behind the scenes the north, as soon as the French forces came greedy young officers who made the coup near. The easy part of the intervention is still hold the real power. They will have to be sent back to their barracks before elections now over. It’s not surprising that the French mili- take place, and that will not be easy. And the third task is to win the very differtary intervention was an instant success. The Islamist rebels, like most African para- ent kind of war that starts in Mali now. Remilitaries (and quite a few African armies, taking occupied towns was easy. Now that too), did not even know the basic combat the militants have scattered across the vast drills that every infantryman in a Western deserts of northern Mali, they will launch a army has practised until they are second different kind of war – a “war of the shadnature. But now come three tasks that are ows”, conducted by raids, bomb attacks and assassinations. considerably more difficult. Countries can survive for decades with The first is to deploy an African Unionbacked military force, made up of units from that kind of low-intensity war going on in the armies elsewhere in West Africa, to take over background, but the only way to shrink it to from the French. You can’t just hand the re- a manageable level is to make a political

deal. This is not impossible in Mali, because the Islamist fanatics actually hijacked the revolution from their former allies, the Tuareg separatists. Most of the people in the north are Tuaregs, desert-dwelling people of Berber stock and nomadic heritage who are ethnically, culturally and linguistically distinct from the black African majority in southern Mali. Many of them support the separatist movement that wanted to create an independent Tuareg state in northern Mali, but few actually share the extreme religious views of the Islamist militants. The two groups made an alliance to drive the Malian army out of the north, but the Islamists then turned on their allies and seized absolute power for themselves. Their harsh rule was resented by most people, however, and so it should be possible to isolate the Islamists if the Malian government is willing to make a deal that gets the Tuareg separatists on its side. They won’t get independence, but they would probably settle for a large degree of autonomy for the north. It will be hard to get a new Malian government that is elected almost entirely by the votes of southerners (90 percent of the population lives in the south) to make that concession, but the alternative is a long, draining guerilla war in the north. Was the French military intervention in Mali necessary? Yes, in the view of the United Nations, the African Union, and most Malians. Was it a success? That remains to be seen. Gwynne Dyer is a London-based independent journalist

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The Cranbrook Club of the Canadian Federation of University Women is continuing their mission on educating themselves and their surrounding communities on various issues in our society. As has been in the news in the past week, the BC Liberals have finally hired much needed Nurse Practitioners through B.C., including in the East Kootenay. BC Council of the CFUW – to which the Cranbrook Club belongs to and is involved with – was part of the pressure put on the government to hire these much needed nurses. At our provincial CFUW BC Council annual general meeting in April 2012, a resolution was passed which asks for a language change in the first step in educating the public,

policy makers and agency staff that the use of the term “child pornography” does not reflect the current reality. The CFUW position is that images of this nature are representations of the crime of child sexual abuse, and our view is that “child pornography” should be replaced with the term “images of child sexual abuse”. Further, referring to words that accurately resonate with its gravity and impact, that is, “images of child sexual abuse”, is important. There is data that indicates that the crimes of child exploitation occur in all communities, and that the Internet is the primary distributor of its evidence. We recommend this small but meaningful change as a significant step forward in educating the people in B.C. about

this matter. Letters from all BC CFUW clubs have gone to police detachments to make them aware of our policy and rationale in hopes they will review it and consider supporting it when our Abbotsford Club presents a motion to endorse our policy at the upcoming Association of Chiefs of Police on February 21, 2013. CFUW BC Council represents 2000 women graduates, associates and student members in 23 clubs in B.C. We place our education and training at the service of our communities, take an interest and participate in public affairs, advocate for human rights and improvements to the status of women and girls. On that note, we encourage everyone to join One Billion Rising to End Violence Against Women on Thursday, February

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The hidden meaning of The Wizard of Oz

series of tornadoes and droughts devastated western Kansas in the late 1800s, creating crop failures, massive unemployment, and the collapse of the state’s banking system. The misery was so great, more than half of the state’s population simply left it. This crisis gave birth to ‘Populism’—a movement created by displaced farmers and activists who campaigned against the government, the railroads, and the banks. The main concern of the Populist Movement was to abolish the economic reliance on the gold standard, and replace it with silver. A monetary system based on silver—or even a bimetal system, based on both—would have increased the United States’ money supply, thus helping farmers get back on their feet. And this—the economic goals of American Populism—is what ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ is truly about. So said Henry Littlefield in an article published in a 1964 issue of ‘American Quarterly.’ Littlefield asserted that L. Frank Baum’s book, ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ (first published in 1900 and easily one of the most beloved books of all time), only appears to be about a young girl and her dog trying to get back home. In reality, it is a carefully crafted allegory about the Populist monetary crisis. Littlefield saw the Scarecrow as the beleaguered farmers, the Tin-Man representing the industrial workers, and the Cowardly Lion stood for William Jennings Bryan—a silver proponent and presidential hopeful who didn’t want “mankind crucified on a cross of gold.” Dorothy represents the American people, who, after being told the follow the yellow-brick road (the gold standard), ends up at the Emerald City (greenback paper money which turned out to be useless). The Wizard stands for the presidents of

the late 1800s (smoke and mirrors, unable to save anyone), with Oz itself representing the abbreviation for gold ounces: ‘oz.’ The clincher of Littlefield’s theory was Dorothy’s slippers. Thanks to the 1939 film, everyone thinks Dorothy’s slippers are ruby. Yet in the book, they are silver. The entire theme of Baum’s book is that only silver (monetary system) can MIKE’S help Americans truly get BOOKNOTES home. Littlefield’s theory was Mike seen as revolutionary at Selby the time. It incited a rethinking of a classic piece of literature, and was embraced by economists and Populism historians. Littlefield provided further evidence for his theory after discovering Baum was greatly involved in the Populist Movement while writing the book. Most if not all modern textbooks on economics will cite this theory, feeling “there is no doubt the story highlights the debate over monetary policy,” and typically end with Littlefield’s quote that “the allegory is abundantly clear.” But of course there is “doubt,” things are not “abundantly clear,” and Littlefield was proven quite wrong. His biggest critic was economist Bradley Hansen, who had become disturbed by the blind acceptance of Littlefield’s assertions in his own field. Not only had Hansen found Littlefield’s evidence for his theory to be “rather meager,” but he also wanted to know if the allegory was so clear, how come no one saw it until 64 years after the book first came out? He also noted Baum’s book was published when the entire United States was in a heated battle over Populism, so one would think someone would have noticed it being allegorized in one of the most popular books on the planet. Hansen also questioned numerous factual statements made by Littlefield, stating, “Baum left no hard evidence that he intended his story to have an allegorical

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An early cover of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum meaning; no diary entry, no letter, not even an offhand remark to a friend.” Historians have also been unable to find any involvement in Populist politics by Baum. Of course, one doesn’t have to be a scholar to disprove Littlefield; all one has to do is read the book. Dorothy clearly represents only herself, and perhaps the reader, experiencing all the childhood emotions of leaving home without a parent. She has no parents or adults to lean on in Oz, only her friends. The entire book is devoid of politics; people and creatures are either good or evil. To insist that this amazing and cherished story is encoded with allegorical and adult themes is missing the point altogether. Baum wrote in the book’s introduction that his only goal in writing the book was “to please a child.” He should probably be believed. Mike Selby is a reference librarian at Cranbrook Public Library.

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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 Branch of the Stroke Recovery Association of BC. Meetings are from 10:00am-1:00pm the 2nd and 4th Wed. in the lower level of the Senior Citizen’s Hall, 125-17th St. S. Bring bag lunch. Tootie Gripich, 426-3994. KIMBERLEY North Star Quilters meet 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7pm downstairs Centennial Hall, 100 4th Avenue. Everyone welcome. Info: Carol at 250-427-7935 or Joan at 250-427-4046. The Cranbrook Senior Floor Curling is looking for new members. Curling is Monday and Wednesday afternoons, upstairs in the Curling Rink. Info: Dave at 250-426-5387. Special Olympics BC – Kimberley/Cranbrook now has an Active Start! Active Start is for children with intellectual disabilities ages 2-6, teaching basic motor skills through fun, positive experiences. Thursdays, 10-11am starting January 17 at Kimberley Aquatic Centre ** Transportation available. Call Julia 427.3324 or Cyra 250.919.0757 Cranbrook Senior Centre, Branch 11 holding their meetings every third Thursday a month. 1:30pm at the hall. We always welcome new members. Play and Learn Parenting/Literacy Program – 8 week registered program for parents with preschool children with a facilitated play and activity component for children. Kimberley Early Learning Centre Kim 250-427-4468. StrongStart BC - FREE family drop-in program for preschoolaged children accompanied by a parent. Kimberley Early Learning Centre. Activities include circle time, play centers, nutritious snack and active play. Monday 9 - 12, Tuesday 9 - 12, Thursday 9 – 12, Friday 9 - 12. Gina 250-427-5309. Place your notice in your “What’s Up?” Community Calendar FREE of charge. 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OTTAWA, Ont. - The Ottawa CFL expansion team named Marcel Desjardins as its general manager Wednesday. Desjardins joins the yet unnamed Ottawa franchise after serving the last four seasons as the assistant general manager of the Montreal Alouettes. Desjardins, a native of Burlington, Ont., served as the general manager of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2007 before returning to Montreal the following season. “On behalf of the Montreal Alouettes, I first want to congratulate Marcel for obtaining the job in Ottawa and second, to thank him for a fantastic job in the way he has serviced the Montreal Alouettes,” Montreal GM Jim Popp said in a statement. “Marcel is a real hero in the organization who doesn’t get nearly enough thank yous that should go his way.” The hiring of Desjar-

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The Edmonton Oil Kings held off a late push from the Kootenay Ice to win 4-2 in front of a crowd of screaming school kids for their annual Hockey Hooky game on Wednesday morning. The Ice surrendered a pair of goals seven seconds apart in the second period as the Oil Kings built up a threegoal 4-1 lead going into the final period. However, Kootenay hit a few posts in the third period, and capitalized on a five-onthree powerplay late in the game, but a comeback fell short. Joey Leach and Sam Reinhart scored for the Ice, while Luke Bertolucci, T.J. Foster, Cody Corbett, and Curtis Lazar replied for Edmonton. Wyatt Hoflin got the start for the Ice, turning away 39 shots, while Laurent Brossoit stopped 31 shots for the Oil Kings.

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Both teams had five powerplay opportunities—the Ice capitalized once and shut out the Oil Kings in all of their chances. “I don’t know that our goaltending was good enough today and it’s hard for your team to gain any type of momentum when they scored as easily as they did,” said Ice head coach Ryan McGill. “In saying that, you can take a positive out of this today where we killed off all their powerplays that they had and that’s a big accomplishment versus the number one powerplay in the league.” Bertolucci opened the scoring for the Oil Kings for the lone goal in the first period. Foster and Corbett scored seven seconds apart in the middle frame, while Lazar goal came roughly a minute after Corbett’s marker. Leach finally answered for the Ice when he shot the puck from the point that deflected

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off something on it’s way to the net, with six minutes to go in the period.

“We have to be way better on our back end in our own zone attack and getting shots through. We had too many shots blocked because we were too lethargic with the puck.” Ryan McGill Reinhart cut the deficit in half with three minutes remaining in the game on a five-onthree powerplay, extending his point streak to 14 games. Philp earned an assist on the goal, which gives him points in four games, while Leach’s goal gives him a run of points in three games. The 11:30 a.m. start shouldn’t be used as an excuse for a lack of preparation, said Mc-

Gill. “Obviously, you have to get up and get your wits about yourself, but your preparation starts the day before,” McGill said. “We talked about that on the morning before we left on the trip. It’s the same for both teams, it’s one game a year and it’s the same playing field for each team.” The team hit the bus after the game and headed south to Red Deer to challenge the Rebels on Thursday night. Skapski will get the nod to man the crease against the Rebels, as McGill wanted to rest the 18-year-old starter and give Hoflin a chance to get in some gametime experience against the Oil Kings. “The biggest reason why Wyatt started today was because Mackenzie has started a lot of games,” said McGill. “Two things: it was a great opportunity for Wyatt to step up and be accountable for his

team and help his team win, and it gives Mackenzie that extra day of rest.” There are other parts of their game that need to sharpen up as well, added McGill. “We want our defence to be better in getting back for pucks, moving pucks up the ice quickly in a quicker transition game,” said McGill. “We have to be way better on our back end in our own zone attack and getting shots through. We had too many shots blocked today because we were too lethargic with the puck.” Edmonton’s victory tighten’s their grip on first place in the Eastern Conference, while Kootenay takes on the fourth place team in Red Deer on Thursday. The Ice lead the season series 3-2 against the Rebels, as each team has a pair of wins on home ice, but Kootenay has the edge with one road victory in October.

Subban must accept new rules before rejoining Canadiens LISA WALL ACE Canadian Press

OTTAWA - Before P.K. Subban gets back on the ice with the Montreal Canadiens, he better be ready to buy into a new philosophy. The defenceman joined his team Wednesday in Ottawa for the first time since signing a two-year $5.75 million contract, but was not in the lineup for their game against the Senators. He took part in the team’s optional morning skate, and admitted he wasn’t sure when he would play his first game. It appears Subban has been given a clear message and if he plans on playing an integral role with the team he’d better accept the new set of rules. “The first thing Marc Bergevin and I did was sit down with (Subban) and explain our philosophy and he understood where we’re coming from,” Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said. “It

was a good, honest conversation with P.K. and we just want to make sure everyone is on the same page.” The Canadiens have two days off before playing back-to-back afternoon home games on the weekend against the Buffalo Sabres and Senators, respectively. “I felt great today. I’m going to continue to practice and get ready,” said Subban. “As of right now, there’s no time frame to when I’ll be returning. I don’t know. It’s not my decision.” Therrien admitted he has no immediate timetable for Subban’s return. He said he wouldn’t make a decision until he had seen Subban in a full practice with his teammates. “He appears to be in good condition and that’s a positive,” said Therrien. “When we can have a practice with our team we’ll have a better idea. “There’s a lot of things he needs to pick

up. We play a different system. I want to make sure when he steps on the ice he knows what to do.” The Canadiens aren’t rushing Subban back to ensure the 23-year-old will not disrupt the team’s chemistry. Much has been made as to whether or not Subban would be welcomed back with open arms by his teammates, but Therrien says he’s not concerned. However, he did preach the importance of accepting the team mentality. “He’s a big part of our hockey team, but like everyone I believe you need to come on a team with a good frame of mind and good attitudeawe want to make sure our team concept stays the same.” Subban had been looking for a longer contract, but in the end agreed to the shorter deal and said there are no hard feelings.

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Ice draft pick making impact with Raptors trade Jose Calderon to Grizzlies for forward Rudy Gay Creston Valley Thunder Cats Tre vor Cr awley Sports Editor

In terms of distance, jumping up to the WHL isn’t that far for defenceman Matthew Murray. The 16-year-old is playing his rookie season in the KIJHL with the Creston Valley Thunder Cats, but a quick one hour drive puts him in Cranbrook, where he has a potential future with Kootenay Ice. Murray, Kootenay’s 70th overall selection in the fourth round of the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, made the jump into Junior B with the T-Cats this year after playing major-midget with the Thompson Blazers. “It’s definitely a big change going from playing major-midget to the KI, playing with a lot older guys, no more cage,” said Murray. “It’s

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a different game out there with older people and skill levels.” The Kamloops native played alongside his team in a 5-4 double-OT loss to the Kimberley Dynamiters on Tuesday night, with Kootenay Ice general manager Jeff Chynoweth and assistant coach Jerry Bancks in attendance. Murray made it out to training camp with the Ice over the last two seasons, which he describes as a positive experience for his development. “I like how their’s is a smaller camp so it’s based on the guys they really want to look at,” said Murray, “whereas all my other buddies on the Thompson Blazers and got drafted, there are 200 or 300 kids at their camps.” Murray was released from the Ice after camp at the beginning of the

season, with instructions to jump up into Junior B hockey. “They [Ice] just wanted me to get a year under my belt of playing somewhere above midget and see where I fit in and how I flow without a cage and all the older guys, just to get some experience,” Murray said. That experience has paid off, according to Thunder Cats head coach Josh Hepdtich. “Matt’s one of our top defencemen,” said Hepditch. “He’s an all around player, he’s a good skater, he’s a good puck mover, he’s got a good shot. He’s very capable of playing good at both ends of the ice.” “…His offensive abilities are coming, but he doesn’t lack in defensive ability. He’s good in his own zone, he’s aggressive and plays very hard, he’s got that mean

edge that you can’t really teach kids—you either have it or you don’t.” In 35 games with Creston Valley this season, Murray has three goals, two assists and 77 minutes in penalties. He’s played his way onto the second unit powerplay, and has also earned a spot on the penalty kill. While Murray is enjoying his time in Jr. B, he’s still setting his sights on the WHL with the Ice next year, which means strengthening and building his fundamental skills and hockey sense, said Hepditch. “For Matt to get to the next level, it’s about the basics, fine tuning a lot of things,” said Hepditch. “He’s got the skating ability, he’s got good feet, he’s got a good shot, he’s a good passer, but now it’s just trying to pull them all together.”

Favre to talk football during Super Bowl Barry Wilner Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS Brett Favre is returning to the NFL - to work for the NFL Network. The retired threetime NFL MVP quarterback will join the network’s crew for daylong coverage of Sunday’s league champi-

onship game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. Favre hasn’t been heard from much since retiring after the 2010 season. He returns to the city where he led the Green Bay Packers to a 35-21 win over New England in the

1997 Super Bowl. “I don’t miss the grind and stress of dayto-day football, but I do miss my teammates and coaches,” Favre said in an email to The Associated Press. He chose to appear on “NFL GameDay Morning” because he could work with friends

such as Steve Mariucci, Deion Sanders and Warren Sapp, and because the game is in New Orleans. “Players and coaches who I have great memories of, and to do it from the field where I won a Super Bowl was a tough combination to pass up,” Favre said.

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TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have traded point guard Jose Calderon and forward Ed Davis to the Memphis Grizzlies for forward Rudy Gay and centre Hamed Haddadi. The Raptors confirmed the deal Wednesday night while the team was taking on the Hawks in Atlanta. Toronto is also sending a second-round draft choice in 2013 and cash considerations to the Grizzlies, who are flipping Calderon to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for forwards Austin Daye and Tayshaun Prince. “This is the type of deal we have been looking for to take our team another step forward,” said Raptors president and GM Bryan Colangelo in a statement. “Rudy Gay is a dynamic wing that elevates our talent level significantly.”

Calderon was the longest-serving member of the Raptors, having played his entire NBA career in Toronto. The six-foot-three Spaniard joined the team in the 2005-06 season and has played in 525 games, averaging 10.0 points and 7.2 assists per game. Calderon, who was

set to become a free agent at the end of the season, was surprised by the move. “It’s been my home for eight years,” Calderon said in Atlanta, where the Raptors were taking on the Hawks, shortly before leaving the arena. “I’ve done everything possible for this team. It’s tough. The fans have been

with me since Day 1. It’s tough.” Davis was Toronto’s 13th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. In his two seasons, Davis has averaged 7.0 points and 6.9 rebounds mostly in a reserve role, although he has started several games this year with Andrea Bargnani and Jonas Valanciunas out with injuries. Gay, the Grizzlies’ leading scorer, has been the subject of trade speculation throughout the season as Memphis looks to unload his hefty max contract. The six-foot-eight small forward is due US$16.5 million this season with $37 million more over the next two years. Davis, who has two more seasons left on his deal, is set to make $3.1 million next season. The 26-year-old Gay has been with the Grizzlies since joining the NBA in 2006. He has averaged 17.9 points and 5.8 rebounds over seven seasons.

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Harbaugh parents say they will stay with loser after Super Bowl Bret t Martel Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS Jack and Jackie Harbaugh are spending Super Bowl week celebrating the good fortune of having two sons at the pinnacle of pro football. Once the Super Bowl between John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens and Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers has ended this Sunday night, the parents know their first priority will be expressing sympathy to the coach who didn’t get to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

“The one thing that I do think about is after the game. There is going to be one winner and there is going to be one that is going to be totally disappointed. My thoughts go to that one that will not experience the thrill of victory,” Jack Harbaugh said. “That’s where our thoughts will be.” Harbaugh explained that he and Jackie had a “dry run” on how to handle the postgame last season when the Niners lost at Baltimore on Thanksgiving night. After leaving an office

in the stadium where they watched the game - in private and emotionless - the first locker room they walked past was that of the Ravens. “We’ve all experienced that excitement of victory-guys jumping up and down, the smile on John’s face. They were just ecstatic. ... Then you realize that you’re not needed here,” Jack said. “You walk across the hall, and you went into the 49ers locker room and you walked and you saw the players walking about - that look in their eyes, that look of not

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being successful and coming up short. We opened up a couple doors and finally saw Jim all by himself in this room, just a table and a chair. He was still in his coaching outfit. His head down in his hands and you looked into his eyes and you realized that this where you’re needed as a parent. “Every single parent can identify with that,” he continued. “On Sunday night, we’re going to experience both of those great emotions. Our thoughts will be with the one that comes up a little short.” Now comes the second act in New Orleans, which happens to be the home of another set of parents who can relate to watching NFL games involving two of their sons on opposing teams: the Mannings. As it turns out, Jack Harbaugh said, Archie Manning called before the Niners-Ravens Thursday night tilt last season to offer some advice.

“The advice was this, ‘This will be over on Friday. I promise you it will be over on Friday,”’ Harbaugh recalled. “Sure enough it was great advice and that’s exactly how it happened.” The elder Harbaugh was a longtime coach himself, and a former assistant of Bo Schembechler at Michigan, where Jim quarterback before a playing career in the NFL, followed by a college coaching career and then his NFL head coaching debut just last season in San Francisco. Jack credited Jackie for taking their sons to Michigan practices when they were young so they could learn about what their father did during long days at work. And he was thrilled that they wanted to play and later coach football. Now that has put them in the spotlight in the Big Easy, where the Harbaugh parents were fittingly at ease as they sat - talk show style - in lounge chairs in front of

YOUR CITY WORKING FOR YOU! Thursday, January 31, 2013 ORGANIZING GROUP REQUIRED FOR CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS The City of Cranbrook is currently soliciting the services of any interested parties (e.g. local service club(s), non-profit society) to coordinate and undertake the annual Canada Day celebrations. Some funding and staff assistance will be made available through the City of Cranbrook. If your group is interested or would like additional information please contact: Chris New Director of Leisure Services City of Cranbrook Phone: 250-489-0251 Email: cnew@cranbrook.ca

FIRE SERVICES BEGIN CARRYING PET OXYGEN KITS Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services began carrying three O2 Fur Life pet oxygen kits on their first responder vehicles, thanks to a generous donation by One of the Family Pet Care Centre on January 21, 2013. Firefighters have been trained on the kits, which allow pets involved in smoky fires to receive immediate oxygen therapy on scene, to combat poisonous carbon monoxide and greatly increase their chances of survival. Each kit comes with three sizes of masks to get the best fit for the animal, whether it is a dog or cat. The orange bag can also be used to restrain cats to pull them out of dangerous situations and not get scratched and to administer oxygen.

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a large crowd of international media. Jack opened the news conference by loudly asking, rhetorically, “Who has it better than us?” Then he and Jackie both exclaimed, “Nobody!” It appeared well rehearsed because it has long been a family motto. But when it comes to navigating the rest of Super Bowl week, they acknowledged they were neophytes, and didn’t have much of a plan beyond spending

time with relatives and friends. They didn’t even know where they were sitting for the game. They added that both sons have simply urged them to make sure they enjoy the experience. When asked if the knowledge that one son will lose will diminish their enjoyment of the game, Jackie Harbaugh said, “I don’t think so because we will see both of them after the game. We’re going to hug both of them and tell them how proud we are of them.”

Sandy Hook Elementary students to sing “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS The chorus from Sandy Hook Elementary School will sing “America the Beautiful” before Sunday’s Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. The chorus features 26 children from Sandy

Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., where 20 first-graders and six adults were killed in a Dec. 14 shooting rampage. The performance will be part of CBS’s pregame show, and will be broadcast live. Alicia Keys will sing the national anthem.

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A hiker’s dream: trekking in the Himalayas

Diane Manson of Mountain City Travel recalls a transcendental travel highlight in the Himalayas of Nepal

epal is an extraordinar y country with breathtakingly beautiful mountain scenery. Visuals range from lush terraced farmland, sub-tropical forests, barren high-altitude valleys, remote mountain passes and some of the highest peaks on the planet! Nepal is home to two faiths, Buddhists and Hindus, living together harmoniously, creating a unique culture. Festivals occur frequently and are celebrated by the entire population. Shrines and temples are found e-v-e-r-y-w-h-er-e. This eclectic, spiritual culture is ever present among the dramatic white-peaked mountains: the Himalayas. Trekking in Nepal is a hiker’s dream come true. It is a journey and adventure that transcends time. Trekking takes you completely off the grid. It gives you a gracious corner of the world. The ‘start point’ to any trek begins by flying into Kathmandu, a bustling city filled with character, diversity and people. Sacred cows wander amongst rickshaws, buses, cars, and endless streams of motorbikes. The noisy, busy streets flow without the use of traffic lights and is organized chaos. Kathmandu is deserving of at least a day or two or three of your time in Nepal. Nepal has a half dozen or so trekking re-

gions. Tick Everest Base Camp off your hiking list. Trek a classic circuit. Challenge yourself crossing high mountain passes. October and November, when the skies are crystal-clear-blue, are the perfect time to wander the hundreds of kilometres of trails found in Nepal. Treks can be done in many different fashions. Teahouse lodging is the most common. Teahouses are most often small one- or two-storey buildings. The rooms are simple: typically with two beds and a small table. Beds are about the size of a twin and are the result of a mattress placed on a wooden frame topped with a down sleeping bag. Toilet facilities and showers are shared and not always on the same floor as your room. Squat toilets usually have an incredible view. Showers are often ‘bucket showers’, where the water temperature is easily controlled by adding cold water to a bucket of piping hot water. River friendly soap and hot water are a welcome pleasure at the end of a trekking day. Treks to some regions may be a combination of teahouses and camping. Movable camps are most often transported by mules. A camping trek is rugged, but well worth the experiences found in small, small villages and monasteries found in the remote corners of Nepal. It is recommended to travel with a guide and

Diane Manson at Kang La Pass, 5,310 metres (17,400 feet), partway through an 18-day trek. support team. Be sure you entrust your trek to a reputable company with first aid training and high altitude expertise. Trek solo, or in small groups. Some companies have local initiatives where they support schools, assist in setting up health posts and sometimes provide employment opportunities in the regions they frequently trek to. Trekking is meant to be enjoyed at a slow, steady pace. A good guide will set the

rhythm. Take your time and surrender to the surrounding world. Trekking in Nepal will quench the thirst of even the thirstiest hiker. Plan up to a year ahead. Talk to someone who has first-hand knowledge. Call Diane at Carlson Wagonlit - Mountain City Travel. She’s just completed her second trek in Nepal and would love to help in making your hiking dream come true. Call 250-427-2233 or toll-free 1-877-4272233.

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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS Our Mission Statement:

To promote and improve trade and commerce and the economic, civic, educational and quality of life in the City of Cranbrook and surrounding district.

2012 REVIEW Added several other new admin and front end features, most notable ones that help with Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

T h e Chamber 1. Made a more conscious effort to drive people to our website – including having the call to action in the managers’ report, the barrier to bu s i n e s s s u r vey a n d Facebook. 2. Created a page that allowed visitors to submit events directly through the website, give one click admin approval. About 20 event submissions since July 15 Launch. 3. Added new “featured” post images to website updates to enhance the look and feel and prep for future upgrades and use of images.

4. Attended and watched the Black Friday campaign. Participated in the Facebook page setup and ran the ad campaign (part of xmas in the rockies fund) – 254 likes on the page in 4 days. Ideas for next year’s campaign. 5. Had the Townsman update the manager’s report to bring in-line with Branding Standards. 6. Developed an e-newsletter template. NOTE: This has not yet been integrated. 7. Re-jigged the website Business directory by allowing visitors start by search-

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ing or browsing categories. The old method was too hard to find businesses and too taxing on the web server (using too many resources). 8. Rank #1 and #2 for all keywords related to “Cranbrook Business”, “Cranbrook Business Directory”, etc. 9. Barriers to Business Online Survey setup and analysis. 10. We built out an initial “visitors centre” in March that was replaced by Cranbrook Tourism later on. This build out was the technical framework setup for a new branding operation for tourism. 11. Built out the framework for a brand spanking new, kick ass business directory, feature packed with SEO, Business rankings, Ability for Businesses to update themselves and 100% integration into the new Cranbrook Tourism site. Stay tuned. 12. Created a brand new

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“things to do” directory that tightly integrates with the new directory, events and Cranbrook Tourism site. Same features as helloBC. com, requires community engagement. Stay tuned. 13. Other website features and tools: planned and setup. Coming soon – stay tuned.

Cranbrook Tourism 1. Developed and launched the Cranbrook Tourism brand: a. Made a clear distinction of the “Cranbrook Tourism” brand with its new logo and branding guidelines. Kept it in-line with the Chamber and City branding but with its own new spin. b. Developed the new “Cranbrook Tourism” web portal. We integrated into the existing chamber website allowing us to leverage all the other new upcoming features (which will be described below). c. Purchased and donated 4 domain names: cranbrooktourism.com, cranbrooktourism.com and tourismcranbrook.com and tourismcranbrook.ca. IM-

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PORTANT NOTE: Colin Campbell approached us in March last year and gave us first dibs to transfer ownership of the domain name tourismcranbrook.ca into our possession – thank you!

c. Developed consistent print ads for all events.

d. Created setup and designed the Cranbrook Tourism Facebook page.

b. Several pictures that went viral gaining hundreds of likes (750+) as well as a higher level of engagement in getting photos from the public (finally!!!)

e. Working hard at “developing a voice” for the Cranbrook Tourism brand f. Staged approach to the launch and deployment of the brand. Targeted Cranbrook residents first, then East Kootenay’s, then West Kootenays and then Alberta and beyond. We are working on East Kootenay’s now. g. Launched the “Cranbrook Tourism Blog” in December 2012. Looking for featured writers is the next stage. 2. Developed and ran the “Summer in the Rockies” campaign. a. Allocated ad spend towards print & Facebook (launching Cranbrook Tourism brand). We acquired 598 likes on Facebook in one month and gained 3674 page views to the new CT website portal. b. Obtained a PR4 ranking in Google, and hopped to #3 in Google behind HelloBC (2 pages) for “Cranbrook Tourism”.

3. Developed and ran the Christmas in the Rockies campaign a. Acquired nearly 1200 (total) fans in December.

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thank you to our youth & parents for their participation! thank you to everyone for their generous support!

Almost half of the activity for “likes” and “on page” actions are mobile. Big surprise? Not so much.

Website Stats for 2012 Total visits are up 65% over last year and Unique Visitors are up 76% over last year (thanks to Cranbrook Tourism). Page views are up 27% over 2011.

c. We reached over 1 million people through paid and viral posts on Facebook in December alone!!

Brand keywords search referrals are down about 25% across the board (ie. Cranbrook chamber).

d. Started developing an email marketing list – no newsletter’s out yet.

Keyword search referrals are up about 70% across the board, mainly because of the tourism portal.

e. Started pushing out into the East Kootenay’s, noticing a huge influx of Alberta activity. f. Ran the first Corporate Promo piece (thank you St Eugene) for a new year’s eve get-away package. We obtained just over 700 entries, 337 which were unique individuals through 8 “know your cranbrook” quizzes. 125 of these people joined the mailing list for Cranbrook Tourism.

Some Useful Info about Cranbrook Tourism Facebook Page 65% of fans are female. Pictures and media have the highest virality – usually

Facebook referrals are up 1760% and account for over 15% of visitors coming to the site. We have finally found our way into the top page of Google for “Cranbrook” position 6 and 7. A huge portion of stats have been skewed by referrals from the directory software development company, however, most of these stats have been considered in this reporting. Overall 2012 has been a banner year for website milestones and it is just getting better with the integration of the Cranbrook Tourism brand.

Moving into 2013

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There is a lot of work that has been left over from 2012 for further developing the website, tourism and communications platform. Here are a few initiatives still ongoing or being planned out: New business directory system; ETA launch Q2 2013. Things to do tourism database; ETA launch Q2 2013 Acquire featured writers for the CT blog; ETA Q2 2013 Integrate the new things to do and business directory into CT portal: ETA by start of Q3 Integrate the new chamber e-newsletter template: ETA Start of Q2 or earlier.

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MANAGER’S REPORT Karin Penner

New Year, a new President a n d a n ew Board. This means it’s that time of the year when we all sit down to set our goals and plans for the next year. The planning session was held the weekend of January25th and 26th. Bob Johnstone of Johnstone & Associates facilitated the sessions. Acting Mayor Sharon Cross and CAO Wayne Staudt presented an overview of the activities of City Council. The Planning Session Outcomes will be adopted by the Board of Directors at the February meeting. Staff is very excited with the outcomes and looking forward to working with President Mike Adams and the Board

of Directors. The ad hoc sign bylaw committee of the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce have compiled a report which will be presented to City Council on Monday, February 4th, 2013.The committee received numerous submissions and have done extensive research in the preparation of the report. The Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce Sign Bylaw Committee Report and Recommendations is available at the Chamber office and open for comment by our membership, This must be done prior to February lst. 2013.The Directors would like to thank everyone for their dedication and efforts to pre-

pare the report in such a short timeline.

PST Seminar The government will be re-implementing the provincial swales 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 in the Club Room at the Heritage Inn of the South.

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=589 5 4 2 D D D B 6347F7A7C80C1783F4BA6D http://www.hstinbc.ca/

Time to Nominate. Now is the time to place your nominations for our annual Business Excellence Awards.

There are 9 categories to choose from. Find the nomination forms on our web site or call us at 426-5914 and we’ll be happy to forward the forms on to you. We have so many outstanding businesses in our community that deserve recognition. Please take time and nominate your favourite.

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Trail scofflaws to face wheel trouble TIMOTHY SCHAFER Trail Daily Times

TRAIL, B.C. — Scofflaws in Trail, B.C., beware; the boot beckons if parking tickets go unpaid. Councillors in the southeastern B.C. city say the immobilizing device is expected to be shoehorned onto downtown streets as Trail struggles to collect more than $150,000 worth of unpaid fines racked up over the last four years. Council is preparing to adopt a traffic bylaw amendment that would allow use of the device, in hopes of convincing more drivers to pay parking tickets. In 2012, the percentage of paid tickets dropped to 42 per cent, down from 63 per cent four years ago, amounting to $43,000 in unpaid fines last year, alone. “This isn’t being entered into

lightly,’’ said councillor Kevin Jolly. “I’m not in favour of this type of measure. But if you look at the recovery rate ... and over $43,000 in uncollected parking tickets in the city of Trail, essentially what is happening is people are disregarding (tickets) because there is no implication if they do.’’ “It is ineffective to continue to issue violation notices to vehicles ... if these parking tickets are going to remain unacknowledged,’’ city corporate administrator Michelle MacIsaac told council Monday night. She said the boot — a clamp that surrounds a vehicle wheel, preventing removal of both itself and the wheel — is already on order. “There are a lot of people who are thinking this is just a joke,’’ said Mayor Dieter Bogs about the

Dramatic radio calls from sinking ferry played in trial C ANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — The criminal negligence trial into a fatal passenger ferry sinking off British Columbia has heard dramatic radio calls as the Queen of the North ran aground and the crew mustered an evacuation. Crown prosecutors at Karl Lilgert’s trial played radio transmissions along the ferry’s journey from Prince Rupert, with every-

thing appearing normal for the first several hours. Shortly after midnight on March 22, 2006, an unidentified voice reports to a marine operator that the vessel is approaching a location known as Sainty Point, where the ferry was supposed to have made a critical course correction. About 20 minutes later, someone from the ship reports running

aground and, several minutes after that, the ship is listing, taking on water and its crew are herding passengers into life boats and life rafts. The broadcasts also capture the initial communications with Hartley Bay, a nearby First Nation community, whose residents jumped into boats in the middle of the night and raced to the scene. There were 101 passengers and crew on the

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current ticket system. “When you are only collecting 40 per cent of the tickets that are being issued, that is totally unsatisfactory.’’ Over 1,900 statements were mailed the week of Jan. 21 to those with unpaid parking tickets to encourage payment, and give them a clean slate before the immobilizer arrives. Anyone unlucky enough to find themselves stalled by the boot will have to pay the initial ticket and a further $75 dollars to have the device removed. “We certainly don’t want to be putting the boot on vehicles with only a few parking tickets,’’ said councillor Gord DeRosa. But new handheld devices allow officers to immediately know if the vehicle has outstanding infractions, giving staff all the information needed to decide if the boot is warranted.

ferry, but passengers Gerald Foisy and Shirley Rosette were soon discovered to be missing and eventually presumed drowned.

Roaming cows vandalize U.S. cemetery ASSOCIATED PRESS

S O U T H A M P TO N, Mass. — The vandals that damaged a U.S. cemetery this week have pleaded “moo.’’ Police say a small herd of cows knocked over 40 flags and veterans’ grave markers, then snacked on a few flower arrangements, at the Center Cemetery in Massachusetts on Monday. Motorists called to report that the cows were loose. Police contacted the owner, Henry Wykowski, who caught and removed the cows from the cemetery. Chief David Silvernail says the cows are an “ongoing problem,’’ and his department has responded to complaints about the roaming bovines three or four times since last spring. Cemetery Commission member Robert Floyd tells The Daily Hampshire Gazette he plans on asking the farmer to pay for the damage.

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I need a home. TOM TOM is a 2 year old male, awaiting neuter. Domestic short hair white and tabby. Tom tom is a very mellow gentle cat. He is quite large. Tom is great with other cats, and is even okay with dogs. He loves people, he loves to lay around and sleep. Tom loves to cuddle and be carried around. He is extremely affectionate. Tom tom is also a great mouser!

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MIDNIGHT is a 2 1/2 year old spayed female, domestic short hair Black cat with white chest. Midnight is a very petite friendly affectionate girl. She sits in the window in the sunshine and relaxes. Midnight gets along with cats and dogs and is great with all people of any ages. She is a great mouser.

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SPRITE is a 6 year old spayed female, domestic short hair black and white. Sprite is a great cat. She loves other cats and people. She would do fine in a home with dogs who wont overwhelm her. Sprite is a low stress cat, she settles into almost any situation as long as she has lots of love. She would be great in a home with children. Sprite is on a diet, she is a little over weight and could really use a bit of exercise.

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Paisley is a 1 year old Spayed Female, Pug cross. Paisley is a hyper cuddly little girl, she does not have much in the way of training, she can sit. Paisley would do well in an active home with a person who has time to retrain her the proper way and socialize her lots with new situations and people. EVERYONE DESERVES A HOME I am happy to support the SPCA through your patronage. Please call me for all your Real Estate needs. 1111 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S4

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I Need a Home LADY is a 4 1/2 year old spayed female, pitbull border collie cross. Lady is a very sweet, very high energy She30is good with most other dogs, Friday girl. June would do fine with children and we are unsure about cats right now as she came in as a stray. Lady LOVES fetch, she would play fetch for hours on end if she could. Lady would do well in a active household. She would be awesome for someone looking for a hiking, running, jogging partner. Thurs June 29 Corinne’s Kennels 1pm Located 15 minutes from Cranbrook 250-919-3647

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We have had great success again this year with our low-cost, spay/neuter voucher program. Funds are running low at the moment, so we now ask people to phone in and go on our waiting list. As we don’t know exactly how much each vet’s invoice is, we don’t know exactly where we are with our balance.

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Sugar is a 8 year old spayed female, domestic short hair white. Sugar is a shy senior. She likes attention but takes a little bit to come out of her shell. Sugar would do best in a home with a retired person or couple. No small children. She needs a nice quiet, patient home who can give her a lot of attention and love to help make her feel at home. Sugar is a nice girl and likes to cuddle once she trusts you.

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BULLET is a 2 1/2year old neutered male, border collie shar pei cross. Bullet is a 1 yr old male neutered Shar Pei X who came to us as an owner surrender. He is a very energetic boy but does know a lot of his commands,sit,stay,come,dow n,fetch. He loves going for car rides,and would really benefit some one who is a runner or hiker to burn off his energy.

We also have a waiting list for cat surrenders. Our shelter seems to stay full, especially now with Spring coming and the usual influx of kittens. We do try to transfer cats to the lower mainland when possible. Dogs can be surrendered by appointment. There is no waiting list for dogs at the present, but we would like you to phone and let us know the dog is coming.

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If you are interested in viewing our animals for adoption so to bcspca.bc.ca/eastkootenay and there will be a picture and write-up for each and every one. We also have quite a number of pet rats for adoption. They are cute and friendly and very smart. Rats make good pets for children.

I need a home KOSHI is approx 5 years old, spayed female. Domestic Short Haired Torti. Koshi is a quiet, laid back kitty. She loves attention and to cuddle. Koshi gets along with other cats and would do fine in a home with dogs that wont bug her. She likes all people and loves children as well. She loves to relax and get any and all attention she can.

We have all our dogs and cats, with pictures, on our website. If you have lost a family pet, go to bcspca.bc.ca/ eastkootenay and search for your pet. You can also check 102.9 The Drive.

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STUDLY is a 3 1/2 year old neutered male, american bulldog/ pitbull cross. Studly, a 3.5 year old neutered American Bulldog/Pit bull Terrier cross, first came to the shelter after he was found strayed in the Rossland area. Studly is really a one of a kind dog. He has a short white and tan coat, and has a very muscular frame. He is more wide then tall, with a handsomely large head!

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truck, shouted, “’We’re sliding. We’re going to die!’’’ She is now missing. He says he knew he would perish had he jumped from his vehicle; so, instead, he operated the big mechanical shovel, swinging it back and forth to try keeping stable. Robert says he slid — about seven metres at first, then 50, and then 50 metres more, always swinging the shovel to keep the vehicle from toppling over. “There was like a little avalanche in front of

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truck yesterday, but they didn’t find anyone. They suspended their search overnight and resumed it this morning. Robert, 47, told his story at a brief news conference in a hospital just east of Montreal. He said he didn’t blame his employers, whom he described as responsible and supportive. He expressed gratitude for being alive. “I thank God,’’ he said, choking up again. “I’m lucky. Others weren’t as lucky as me.’’

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The unexpected occurs, and you seem to be the source of the energy. A surprise or change of plans is likely. You will be unusually fortunate through communication. Be careful when spending, as you tend to justify the most extravagant choice. Tonight: Hang out. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Allow greater creativity and more fun into your life. You could be upset by an event or an unexpected situation. For some of you, relief might come in the form of a walk; for others, it could be snacking that soothes you. Tonight: Do something just for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Add more lightness to the moment, especially in difficult or uncomfortable situations. Initially, others might react strangely. Know that humor brings a new perspective. Use care with money and a partner. This person could become controlling. Tonight: Live in the moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Stay direct when dealing with a loved one. A situation might cause a conflict between two important areas of your life. If you follow your sixth sense, an innate resourcefulness will emerge. You’ll be able to handle what you thought was not possible. Tonight: Happy at home. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Make it to an important meeting, even if it means canceling or rescheduling other plans. The right words work wonders. Share more of your thoughts, especially with a group that has goals similar to yours. Don’t be surprised if you have to revamp plans. Tonight: Out late. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Make an extra effort to let someone know your boundaries and what you will and will not do. Creating greater clarity between the two of you will allow more easiness. Accept a compliment in the vein in which it was given. Tonight: Meet up with friends for dinner or a movie. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) What was hard, now is easy.

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HOICE AWA C ’S

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People City Councilor ________________________________ Bartender ____________________________________ Corporate Citizen _____________________________ Local Athlete _________________________________ Local Radio Personality ________________________ Radio Station _________________________________ Local Columnist ______________________________ Friendliest Staff _______________________________ Most Beloved Citizen __________________________ Local Political ________________________________ Local Charity _________________________________

Services Auto Body ___________________________________ Auto Service __________________________________ Auto Rental __________________________________ Best Use of Tax Dollars ________________________ Carpet Cleaner _______________________________ Computer Repair _____________________________ Dry Cleaner __________________________________ Equipment Rental _____________________________ Financial Institution ___________________________ Gas Station___________________________________ Hair Salon ___________________________________ Home Security Provider ________________________ Hotel/Motel __________________________________ Internet Service Provider _______________________ Oil/Lube Shop ________________________________ Muffler Shop _________________________________ Pharmacy ____________________________________ Real Estate Agent _____________________________ Real Estate Company __________________________ Storage Rental _______________________________ Tanning Salon ________________________________ Travel Agency ________________________________

Thanks for sharing your favourites. One random winnner will be drawn late February, 2013 and will win a night’s stay at Trickle Creek Lodge and a meal at Montana’s.

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NEWS

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ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON — Royalty means rarely having to mind the gap. Britain’s Prince Charles took a ride on the London subway Wednesday — for the first time in a quarter century. Charles and his wife, Camilla, joined transit officials and commuters to mark the 150th anniversary of the Underground, the world’s first subway system. The subway system, which sees 3.5 million journeys a day, is well known for announcements warning passengers to “mind the gap between the train and the platform.’’ The royal couple travelled one stop, from Farringdon to King’s Cross on the Metropolitan Line — the oldest section of the subway system, opened in 1863. Charles last travelled by subway in 1986, when he and the late Princess Diana took the Tube to Heathrow Airport to open a new terminal.

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VIENNA, Austria — An Austrian charity that helps immigrants reportedly plans to set up an office in the house where Adolf Hitler was born. The villa in the Upper Austrian town of Braunau has been empty for more than a year since a workshop for the mentally disabled moved out. A Russian parliamentarian threatened last year to buy and raze it — a plan doomed to fail as

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Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, travel on a Metropolitan underground train from Farringdon to London’s Kings Cross as they mark 150 years of the London Underground on January 30, 2013.

the building is under historical protection because of its Renaissance origins. The Kurier, a mainstream newspaper, in its Thursday edition cited unnamed officials of the Interior Ministry, which now leases the house, as being open to subletting to the Volkshilfe charitable organization. The charity’s head, Karl Osterberger, says that renting the house to an agency like his would send a “great signal.’’

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