Cranbrook Daily Townsman, December 06, 2013

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Two killed in accident near Moyie TOWNSMAN STAFF

Police and other emergency services attended a fatal motor vehicle crash west of Cranbrook near Moyie Thursday. The crash which was reported at 12:42 p.m. Dec. 5 involved two vehicles. Two persons are confirmed deceased; another was taken to East Kootenay Regional

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Dr. Jamie Levine and Dr. Kathryn Arbic at the Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital.

Local veterinary clinic sets its lasers to heal ARNE PETRYSHEN Townsman Staff

For almost 20 years the Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital has been treating furry felines and canines in the community, and recently it acquired a new treatment technique – therapeutic laser. Dr. Jamie Levine, who together with Dr. Bob Clark, runs the clinic, said the technology is a relatively recent addition to the veterinary industry. “This is a technology that I heard about a year ago,” Dr. Levine said. “It’s a near infra-

red laser, so it’s just past the visible wavelengths. It goes deep into tissue. It reduces inflammation, reduces pain, enhances healing.” Levine said at first he was skeptical, but found the science behind it sound. The laser therapy increases cell metabolism, increases blood flow and decreases pain. And though it doesn’t work for everything, he has found it to be quite effective. The treatment is usually administered two or three times a few days apart for the best ben-

the owners in a lot of the proefits, said Dr. Levine. Similar treatments are cedures that we do, so they available to humans at some have an appreciation for what goes on.” chiropractors and dentists. He often has owners stand The clinic is the first one in Cranbrook to delve into the by while they do procedures like looking for abdominal technology. Levine said a lot of other masses or stones in the bladprocedures take place there as der. The clinic also does dentistwell, such as X-ray, surgeries ry. Levine said dentistry in aniand ultrasound. “One thing I think the pub- mals is under appreciated, but lic is unaware of is what hap- problems in the mouth can be pens behind the area that you hard on organs and cause pain don’t see,” he said. “Actually in general. there are all kinds of things. That’s why I like to include See TECHNOLOGICAL, Page A3

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Hospital with unknown injuries. East Kootenay Traffic Services has initiated an investigation and a collision analyst attended. The investigation is in the early stages and no other details are readily available. The highway was closed for several hours.

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‘We’re going to be everywhere’

RCMP poised for blitz on impaired driving on Saturday, Dec. 7 SALLY MACDONALD Townsman Staff

In the midst of a nationwide focus on impaired driving, Cranbrook and Kimberley cops are conducting a blitz Saturday, Dec. 7. “Our commissioner this year has made stopping drinking driving a priority. To this end, there will be a national campaign or blitz held on Dec. 7. Members of detachments and traffic service members throughout the country

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will be out on the roads, specifically targeting impaired driving,” said Sgt. Don Erichsen of East Kootenay Traffic Services. “The big message is that everyone has the right to get home safely, and a small decision can have great consequences. Let’s make the right choices in order to prevent accidents and ensure everybody has a merry holiday.”

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