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Banjo’s big escape
The beloved local store pet is back home after the community rallied to find the missing feline SALLY MACDONALD Townsman Staff
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Every year on Christmas Eve, Dutch school children take candles to the graves of Canadian soldiers at the Holten Canadian war cemetery in the Netherlands. Now a volunteer group is seeking information about a Cranbrook veteran buried there.
Group seeks photo of Cranbrook soldier buried in the Netherlands Cranbrook Sergeant Frank L. Martin was killed in April 1945, just weeks before World War Two ended ARNE PETRYSHEN Townsman Staff
Every year since 1991, the town of Holten, Netherlands gathers on Christmas Eve to honour the 1,355 Canadian soldiers buried there during World War II. An effort by the Mayor of Kingston, Ontario sought to recognize the contributions of the school children and adults that participate in the ceremony in Holten,
and that has further lead to another initiative. The new initiative is entitles “A Face For Every Name” and its goal is to hopefully gather photos and information on all of the 1,355 soldiers buried there. As it turns out there is a Cranbrook connection to the cemetery. “There is one soldier from Cranbrook buried in the Holten Cemetery, Sergeant Frank L. Martin,” ex-
plained Mike Muntain, who is working with the Welcome Back Veterans committee on the project. “Martin was killed on April 28, 1945, just weeks before the end of the war. As far as standards go, he was an old man of 33 years old. Born in the 1920s, he was a senior, a little older (than the norm).” Muntain said “A Face For Every Name” is a significant undertaking.
As photos and info is found, it is placed at the headstone of the appropriate grave, which gives visitors the opportunity to put a face and bio to the name of the soldier. “We’ve had a lot of luck with newspapers. A lot of luck with Kingston, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Vancouver,” Muntain said.
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The Paw Shop’s resident cat Banjo is recovering after a big night out in downtown Cranbrook on Saturday night. The pet store’s owner, Stephanie McGregor, said she got a phone call at about 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 23 from a customer who had driven past the 10th Avenue store and noticed the storefront window had been smashed. “I came down and there was a big hole in the window and Banjo was gone,” Stephanie said. “It was awful. I didn’t know if she got cut, or if people took her, or if she got totally spooked and bolted.” The first thing Stephanie did was post a photo of Banjo to the store’s Facebook page, telling customers that Banjo was missing. She’d learned the power of social media about 18 months ago when a foster kitten was taken from the store. Through Facebook, the person who took the kitten was found and the kitten was returned. “As soon as (Banjo) wasn’t here, I knew I should put it on Facebook right away.”
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It’s not a bird or a plane. It was the Go-Pro Bomb Squad skydivers in wing suits launching from a helicopter high above Fernie on Saturday, March 22. The Go-Pro Bomb Squad has travelled all over the world to places like Norway and Italy to skydive and base jump. On Saturday the five men flew up with Ascent helicopters while the KAVU helicopter filmed near by. The challenge Saturday was the low ceiling of cloud as is common in ski towns, said skydiver Marshall Miller. They jumped at 4,800 feet from the helicopter to the ground in their wing suits. The large crowd craned their necks to watch the two helicopters gain elevation high above the Fernie Secondary School field. Suddenly five dots appeared, shooting out from the silhouette of
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Driver found mostly at fault for Cranbrook parking lot accident B.C. appeal decision overturns previous ruling that placed most blame on pedestrian Mat the w Robinson Vancouver Sun
Drivers need to be more careful in parking lots, but that doesn’t mean pedestrians are not responsible for their own safety, according to a recent decision at the B.C. Court of Appeal. A trio of justices overturned an earlier B.C. Supreme Court decision Wednesday when they found the driver of a vehicle mostly at fault when he pulled into a parking stall in a Cranbrook strip mall and hit an inattentive pedestrian. The decision follows a tragic 2013 accident in which a two-year-old boy walking hand in hand with his mother was struck and killed in a mall parking lot in Pitt Meadows, bringing into public focus the dangers of parking lots. Like the Pitt Meadows accident, the Cranbrook incident began when a pedestrian stepped from a protected pedestrian zone into the path of an oncoming vehicle. According to the decision on appeal, on Aug. 21, 2008, Lenord Russell left a bakery and started walking in a pedestrian area located between the mall’s storefronts and a row of angled parking spots. Meanwhile, Kenneth Manson Parks was driving along a row of cars in the parking lot, looking for an empty space. Parks noticed a free spot and started manoeuvering into it around the same time that Russell stepped over a low concrete barrier that divided the walkway and the parking lot and walked into the same spot. Parks was looking backwards while performing a shoulder check as he slowly drove into the space, according to the original trial decision, when he struck Russell, who had been walking with his head down. The accident put Russell into a wheelchair for several months, the decision said. He suffered injuries to his right knee and left ankle, and fractured a bone in his left foot. In the B.C. Supreme Court trial,
the judge found Russell two-thirds liable for the accident, Parks onethird responsible, and ordered Russell damages of $85,000 for non-financial losses and past and future earnings. He found that Parks could have successfully stopped his vehicle, but he also found Russell negligent in the accident. “He was not, in my view, paying attention when he did so and, accordingly, failed to take reasonable care for his own safety,” wrote the trial judge. On appeal, Justice Elizabeth Bennett, writing for justices Mary Newbury and David Frankel, found that the trial judge had erred in finding Russell in violation of s. 179(2) of the Motor Vehicle Act, which prohibits a pedestrian from walking from a place of safety into the path of an oncoming vehicle that is so close that the driver cannot yield the right of way. “The trial judge’s findings clearly indicate … Mr. Parks could have stopped and avoided the accident had he been keeping a proper lookout,” wrote Bennett. But the justice supported the trial judge’s finding that Russell should not have been looking down as he walked into the parking stall. “Clearly both were at fault,” she wrote. On that basis, the justices found Parks three-quarters responsible for the accident and Russell one-quarter liable. Bennett awarded Russell nearly $7,000 in one-time costs for rehabilitation and physical therapy, and annual costs for physiotherapy, kinesiology, yard maintenance, snow removal and weight-reduction maintenance. Insurance Corp. of B.C. statistics show there were 15 pedestrians killed in parking lots across B.C. between 2008 and 2012. There were 156 accidents in the Meadowtown Shopping Centre between 2008 and 2012, with 50 people injured, including four pedestrians.
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VICTORIA - The Royal Canadian Mint has released a limited-edition silver coin honouring Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro. The $5-coin, unveiled at a ceremony at the Greater Victoria Public Library, features an open book containing passage’s from Munro’s “The View from Castle Rock,” as the outline of a woman emerges from a pen that is held to the page.
Only 7,500 of the coins will be minted, and they can be purchased for $69.95 each. The mint is also donating $10,000 to the Writers’ Trust of Canada in Munro’s name. Munro, most well known for her short stories, won the Nobel Prize in Literature last year. She is the first Canadian woman to win the distinction.
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Pictured, back row, left to right: Lori, Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club; Magili, Windermere Youth Centre Society; Donna, United Way; Mari, Seniors Programming; Don, Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society; Bill, Restorative Justice; Maria, Columbia Valley Hospice Society. Front row, left to right: Bev, United Way; Melanie, Community Living; Mandy, EK P.A.R.T.Y. Program and Pat, Bellies to Babies.
Pictured, left to right: Donna Brady Fields; Jacqueline Schuler (second from left) received an award on behalf of Canfor; Maria Kliavkoff, Columbia Valley Hospice; Magali Larochelle, Windermere Youth Centre Coordinator; Bev Campbell.
United Way board of directors, left to right: Gary MacPherson, Maureen Foxworthy, Pat Wray, Bev Campbell, ED Donna Brady Fields, Rob Stang.
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Forty people attended the annual United Way Appreciation Breakfast on March 20 at the Heritage Inn. A buffet breakfast and program celebrating donors, workplace campaign supporters and the many agencies providing services was enjoyed by all. Mayor Wayne Stetski recognized the value of the good works for the community and thanked everyone for their dedication and efforts. Joan Draper spoke on her experiences as a volunteer in the community, as a United Way Director and her in-
sights gained as an employee at the TD Bank, which is involved every year in the United Way workplace campaign. Lori and Debbie from the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club showed an inspiring
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video of the positive impacts on a young man’s life while attending the Club, and recognized the tremendous contributions of Gord Johnston who will be retiring from his Executive Director position soon.
Bev Campbell, Board Chair and Donna Brady Fields, Executive Director, spoke throughout the program, welcoming and thanking everyone involved in realizing all of the successes in 2013.
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Dutch hope to honour Canadian war heroes Continued from page 1 “We’re just trying to get the word out. One newspaper article generally has several responses and we’ve been able to help the Dutch collect the information and the pictures they need.” Muntain hopes that in the local community, as in Kingston, there are still relatives, friends and men who served with those who did not come home, who may be able to provide a photo and information to the Dutch. “It’s basically started out of the archives of the Princess of Wales Own Regiment, which is Kingston’s regiment and we were helping the mayor of Kingston with another
project and then this came about. We were asked to find five names of Kingston men to try to find a face for all 1,355 Canadian soldiers resting in Kingston,” he said. Muntain said the Dutch look at the honouring of the soldiers as a sacred duty. He referred to a video on YouTube entitled “1400 Candles” which shows the ceremony that the town of Holten puts on each year to honour the 1,355 Canadian soldiers buried there. Anyone with information on Sgt. Martin or any other of the soldiers can contact Mike Muntain at 613888-7267 or mjmuntain@gmail. com.
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Are you in need of spring and summer reading? Starting to plan your garden and landscape projects? Dreaming of fishing, golfing, and hiking? Or bird watching? Anxious to try some new recipes, craft projects, or painting? Are you ready to curl up in your favourite patio chair to enjoy an engrossing biography? Then come to the Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library Mini Book Sale and you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. The sale will be located at the Manual Training School adjacent to the Library. Friday, March 28 is for Friends members only from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, March 29, everyone
is welcome from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are loads of newer releases and plenty of popular fiction and mystery and also books for babies, children and teens. A wide variety of topics from gardening, art and health, sports and trades can be found. Come and discover for yourself. Book donations from the public have been pouring in. It is never too late to donate items to the Friends as donations are received year-round. They can be dropped off at the circulation desk in the Library. All proceeds from this sale will be used to support programs and collections at the Cranbrook Public Library.
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At The Paw Shop, cat Banjo pointedly ignores friend Lisa Tuson. Banjo is back home after a big night on the town Saturday. She escaped the store when someone smashed the front window.
Social media helps find store pet Continued from page 1 Then Stephanie began walking around downtown Cranbrook, looking and calling for Banjo. It didn’t take long for the community to respond. “We had about eight of us – other business owners, Carla from the Playpen, Erin from Lotus Books, customers and friends. “It made me feel really great. I was really frustrated that someone would smash my window, but everyone coming down to help out – instantly, they were here in no time to help me look for her. That was amazing and it made up for the bad feelings towards whoever smashed the win-
dow.” It only took about an hour and a half for the crew to find Banjo. “A gentleman who lives above the York saw a cat and then he remembered that the Paw Shop had its window smashed and the Paw Shop had a cat. So he was nice enough to come up and tell us,” said Stephanie. He took Stephanie to where he had last seen Banjo – behind Dewey’s – and there she was, sunning herself on the back porch. “She wasn’t stressed at all. She wouldn’t even come to me; she would come close, to tease me, but she was really enjoying the sun. “I was so relieved that she was there, living it up, having a night
out on the town. It was a Saturday night out for her.” Now Banjo is back home, a little tired but no worse for wear. Her biggest complaint is that the window is boarded up so her cat tree has been moved from its regular spot in the sun. As for the store, Stephanie said nothing was taken when the window was smashed, and only a few items in the storefront were destroyed. Meanwhile, the original Facebook post was shared 152 times by loyal Paw Shop customers who were concerned for Banjo’s safety. “It’s so nice – it really is heartwarming,” said Stephanie. “I was just praying that it would be a happy ending.”
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New Car Dealers Association of BC Proud to celebrate a 30 year relationship with Special Olympics BC Anyone familiar with the New Car Dealers Association of BC knows our affinity for and connection to the Special Olympics BC (SOBC).
Our members are among the supporters of the SOBC, raising funds through our charitable arm, the New Car Dealers Foundation of B.C.
By Blair Qualey longest-standing
This year we are proud to celebrate the 30year relationship between the SOBC movement and the New Car Dealers of B.C., a partnership that has played a critical part in the growth of the volunteer non-profit organization. The SOBC is dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities
and their pursuit with sports training and competition. Since 1984, the Foundation has raised more than $3.6 million for the SOBC. One of the many ways New Car Dealers support SOBC athletes and programs is during the annual Vancouver International Auto Show. Each year, partial proceeds of the Preview Gala dinner and awards ceremony go towards the Foundation. This year’s gala will include awards presentation for the 2013 Salespeople of the Year and the first-annual Community Driver Awards. The 94th annual Vancouver International Auto Show, which runs from March 25 to 30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, is also a great family-friendly opportunity to check out cool new models and concepts for the year ahead.
It’s the third-largest Auto Show in Canada and B.C.’s new model showcase for the Canadian automotive industry. Leading global manufacturers will be onsite showcasing the hottest new models and trends, with the latest designs and technologies. It’s also a chance for auto enthusiasts to gain hands-on experience with some of the world’s most popular brands. Visitors at this year’s show will also get to experience a bit of automotive history at Hagerty Classic Alley. On display will be beautiful cars from the 1950s and 1960s, including a special salute to the Ford Mustang and its 50th anniversary celebration. Two classic cars will also be auctioned off, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going towards two very deserving causes. The first is a 1966
Plymouth Satellite, funds from which will go towards the MS Society of Canada. The second is a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, profits from which will be donated to the New Car Dealers Foundation for causes like the SOBC. If you or someone you know is looking for valuable career information, we also have everything you need to know about your options in our industry. And believe me, today, the options are endless, with positions that include everything from salespeople to mechanics, eCommerce Managers and Digital Marketing specialists. For more information on the show please visit: http://vancouverinternationalautoshow.com Blair Qualey is President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. Email him at bqualey@newcardealers.ca..
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I appreciate very much the letter from CAO Wayne Staudt of the City of Cranbrook and I must say I regret that City staff have been thrust into the spotlight here because in my experience, government staff cannot defend themselves. I know Mr. Staudt to be a man of honour and I also know that City staff, including the Chief Engineer, are capable and professional. There is no chance that Cranbrook City staff will lose its strong relationship with the provincial government. What the public is still waiting for, however, is an explanation from the mayor and those three councillors who spoke at the public meeting. Why did they tell the Townsman they were “scrapping” the DCC’s? Why did they say the B.C. government “refused to approve the new bylaw”. Why did they say the Province is to blame for an “18 month delay”? Did they not know that a departed staff member had dropped the ball? Were they really in the dark about this? Or did they discuss the matter in camera before the public meeting and decide they could get away with blaming the Province and pretending the Province “refused” to sign off on this bylaw? Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay East
Mine training In a recent letter to the edi-
tor (March 18), Brent Bush raised questions about the College of the Rockies Haul Truck program’s student employment outcomes. While the College would also like stronger employment outcomes, the program is new and initial results are encouraging. The College has contacted about 60 per cent of our graduates to date and as near as we can tell, 80 per cent of grads have secured at least a first interview. Many have been through to a third interview at various mines in B.C. About half of those reached have been hired as haul truck operators. Our program has only been running for seven months. We understand the hiring process for most B.C. mines can take an average of three months, while some operations in the oil sands can take up to eight months to make a hiring decision. One thing we are learning is that there are many other factors in getting hired beyond completing a program, including attitude, professionalism, interview skills, as well as drug and alcohol testing to name a few. Completing programs at the College opens doors for students but the College cannot guarantee jobs. Having said that, there are a few things within the College’s ability to control—we can ensure we have the right admission requirements to better predict student success; we can add additional employability skills to the program profile so graduates are prepared to present more profes-
sionally in their interviews; and we can and will continue to connect with industry to support continuous quality improvement. Other factors are out of our control. For example, changes in commodity prices can impact student employment outcomes in these occupations. As well, various parts of the province are currently experiencing temporary fluctuations in labour market demand as mining projects develop. It’s our understanding that some mines have implemented a temporary hiring freeze. The College has no control over the hiring practices of industry, nor should it. College of the Rockies is committed to providing quality instruction and relevant training. We recognize that our students should have clear and appropriate expectations with respect to program outcomes, and will ensure that this is clearly communicated to prospective students. Finally, we will ensure that we are training numbers of students that correspond to industry demand. Be assured that we will focus on these commitments as we grow our program. Dr. Marilyn Petersen Acting Vice President, Education College of the Rockies
Mine training I am writing to provide some additional context regarding the March 18th letter to the editor from Mr. Brent
Bush in response to the recent article “B.C. mining all the rage”. Teck is proud to support training programs such as the College of the Rockies’ (COTR) Haul Truck Operator program that provide important practical skills for individuals interested in a career in the mining industry. These programs certainly increase the available opportunities for people seeking work with a range of employers, including Teck. Todate we have hired close to one-third of the graduates of the 2013 haul truck program that applied and are still considering a number of 2014 applicants. However, it’s important to point out that completion of a training program is just one factor in hiring. We also consider prior experience, other skills, and overall fit with our safety culture. Haul truck drivers are in demand in our industry—in 2013 we hired an average of 30 haul truck operators per month from an average 600 applications received. In each case we aim to hire the best overall candidate so that we can continue to build one of the best teams in the business. Applicable training is always a positive step for anyone looking to apply for a role with Teck. We look forward to continuing to work with the COTR to support advanced education for the mining industry. Glen Campbell Director, Human Resources Teck Coal
City urges residents to respect noise bylaw Bylaw designed to afford residents quiet summer enjoyment, City of Cranbrook says Submit ted
There is nothing quite like enjoying the serenity of your backyard, something many City of Cranbrook residents are looking forward to after this winter. Many of us may be looking forward to some lawn and garden maintenance or building a new deck or fence. Along with these and many other outdoor activities, there often comes an increase in the noise level in your neighbourhood. Residents are reminded that there is a City bylaw in place that is designed to afford all residents quiet enjoyment of their own property, while being considerate of others in the neighbourhood. “Noise is interpreted as any unreasonable disturbance not normally expected at
any given time of the day or night,” said City Bylaw Services Officer Naomi Humenny. “If you are running your lawnmower at 10 a.m. that is considered reasonable; running your mower at 10 p.m., not so much.” A common complaint fielded by the City Bylaw Enforcement department is barking or howling dogs left unattended in yards all day with the owners often away at work. Under the bylaw—“no person shall own, keep or harbor any animal or bird which by its cries unduly disturbs the peace, quiet, rest or tranquility of the surrounding neighbourhood or the public at large”. Other common complaints include home and building construction and in some cases noisy parties. In the case of
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noisy parties, concerned residents should contact the RCMP detachment, as parties tend to occur after hours. In regard to construction, no person in the City shall undertake any type of construction work before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. No construction for profit or gain can be undertaken on a Sunday, without explicit written approval by the City Engineer. “Residents can carry on their normal outdoor routines during the summer months, with yard work and construction projects,” said Humenny. “We simply ask that you consider your neighbours by keeping the noise to an acceptable level at the acceptable times.” To view City of Cranbrook Bylaw #2612, please visit www.cranbrook.ca.
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Have Camera Will Travel.... Join Lyle Grisedale - travelogue “Hiking in the Bugaboos” at Centre 64 on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 pm. Admission by donation. Proceeds to Kimberley Arts Council & Expansion Project. The ESL/Adult 1-1 Tutoring Program is looking for volunteers to commit to 2 hrs per week to support adults with their speaking, writing and reading skills. If you are interested in other cultures, enjoy working with people and would enjoy helping as a 1-1 tutor please consider volunteering with us. Training will be eve of Mar. 27 and all day Mar 29th. Info: Pam Bailie CBAL Kimberley ESL Coordinator at 250-427-6027 Our Open JAM & Ice-cream Social held last Saturdays at the Cranbrook Seniors HALL offers a variety of genres to be enjoyed by all who drop by to listen and sing along from 1:30 -3:30. Next session: March 29. Monday, March 31 - GoGo Granny Monthly Meeting at 7:00 Superstore Community Room. New members always welcome. Please call Norma at 250-426-6111 for further information. 2014 FREE PUBLIC SWIM Wednesday, April 2nd, 5:00-6:00pm is sponsored by H&R Block. Kimberley Gogo Grannies present: African Dinner. Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation–African Grandmothers Campaign. Saturday April 5th, Doors open at 5:30, Dinner at 6:30 pm, at The Old Baurenhaus. 4 course African Dinner incl. coffee & tea. No host bar. Door Prizes, Silent Auction. Tickets & info available from: Kimberley Gogo Grannies, Ruth Ratzclaff 250.427.2706, Old Baurenhaus April 9. Kimberley Garden Club April program: Basic Garden Design. Selkirk High School Library 7-9 pm. New members welcome. For more info: Nola: 250-427-0527. 2014 FREE FAMILY SWIM Wednesday, April 16th, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Kimberley Healthcare Auxiliary. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.
ONGOING The Cellar Thrift Store Open Mon. to Sat., noon to 4:30 p.m. Our revenues support local programs and outreach programs of Cranbrook United Church. Baker Lane Entry at 2 – 12th Ave. S. Cranbrook, B. C. Donations of new or gently used items welcome. Creating a bridge between Cranbrook’s Art scene and Sport scene, The Cranbrook and District Arts Council is holding an Art Exhibition for the month of March titled “Slapshot – Sport in Art”. Local artists submitted their “Sport Themed” work to the Gallery; on display to Friday Mar 28th. Free Public Skating at Fort Steele! Open 9:30 - 3:30 every day! We have a huge outdoor rink waiting for you! Strap on your skates and warm up by the fire! Call ahead for weather conditions 250-417-6000. Canadian Cancer Society- if you have spare time and would like to volunteer, interested applicants can call 250-426-8916, drop by our office at #19-9th Avenue S, Cranbrook or go to www. fightwithus.ca and register as a volunteer. Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Wednesdays from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com ICBL-Duplicate Bridge–Senior Center in Cranbrook. Mon & Wed 7pm, Thurs & Fri 1pm at Scout Hall, Marysville. Info: Maggie 250-417-2868. Mark Creek Lions meet 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Kimbrook. Meet & Greet from 6:00-6:30pm, supper 6:30-7:00, meeting 7:00-8:00pm. Contact 250-427-5612 or 250-427-7496. New members welcome – men and ladies! Funtastic Singers Drop-In Singing group; free to attend-just for fun! No experience necessary! CDAC Office&Gallery 135 10th Ave S, Tuesdays; 6.45-8.15pm 250-426-4223 / cdac@shaw.ca / www. cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com 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. Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org. The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with surgery and help patients prepare. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm at the Sr Citizen’s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Ave S, Cranbrook. Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for “BEST AVG WEIGHT LOSS PER MEMBER”. Info: Marie 250 417 2642 SPECIAL GOSPEL SERVICES: Each Sunday from March 9 to March 30, 2014, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Girl Guides of Canada Hall, 1421 - 2nd St S Cranbrook. Contact: (250) 426-4791. Place your notice in your “What’s Up?” Community Calendar FREE of charge. This column is intended for the use of clubs and non-profit organizations to publicize their coming events — provided the following requirements are met: • Notices will be accepted two weeks prior to the event. • All notices must be emailed, faxed or dropped off in person. No telephone calls please. • NOTICES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 30 WORDS. • Only one notice per week from any one club or organization. • All notices must be received by the Thursday prior to publication • There is no guarantee of publication. Notices will run subject to space limitations.
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he B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway, with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately for them, weekend campaign events were overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society. A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in taxpayers’ money that has kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, local MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for years, and she benefited to the tune of $35,000 in luxury travel. That’s what we know about, since much of the evidence wasn’t produced for the auditors. When this Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous scheme finally came to light, Kwan hastily paid back the $35,000 and announced she’s taking an unpaid leave of absence. Her tearful claim that she believed nothing was wrong is simply not credible. She not only must have known of
her husband Dan Small’s jet-set ways, she participated in at least two trips, one to Vienna and Bristol, England to do “research” and attend a poverty conference from high-end hotels. If it wants to retain any shred of credibility as it spouts misleading poverty statistics and simplistic solutions, the party must get rid of Kwan, who has two years left to max out her MLA pension. MLA pensions were a factor in the 2010 ouster of Carol James, who infuriated the old guard by trying to defuse a public backlash against a generous BC VIEWS pay and benefits package worked out in private beTom tween the NDP and the B.C. Fletcher Liberals. Kwan would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James out as leader. Long-time political watchers will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal. There the siphoning off of bingo funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more. Horgan became enraged last year at the reporter who took a tip from the B.C. Liberals to reveal the NDP was skimming constituency office budgets to pay for its own “ethnic outreach” operation
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in Vancouver. Horgan had rubber-stamped the plan with a since-dismissed legislature accountant, and thought he had kept it secret after the Auditor-General blew the whistle. His willingness to assess its ethics remains in question to this day. Then there is Craig Keating, who took over as party president from Moe Sihota last year. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated by Sihota with the B.C. Federation of Labour and two of its largest unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joined-at-the-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin? Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed. Meanwhile the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with pre-selected protesters. The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.
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WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE
Goals galore as Hitmen beat Ice 7-6 in OT TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor
It seems the WHL made the right choice to broadcast the Kootenay Ice and the Calgary Hitmen in the first round of the post-season. The two teams put on a show Monday night, scoring six times each in regulation before Greg Chase ended it in overtime for a 7-6 final that put Calgary up 2-1 in the series. The Hitmen blew four separate leads before Kootenay countered, and it was Calgary who played catch up in the third period to force the extra frame. The Ice got a pair of goals from Jagger Dirk, while Luke Philp, Sam Reinhart, Zach Franko and Jaedon Descheneau also provided offence. For the Hitmen, Landon Welykholowa scored twice for the second time in as many games, while Radel Fazleev also tallied a pair. Adam Tambellini, Travis Sandheim and Chase rounded out the goals for Calgary. The Ice powerplay was ridiculous, scoring five times in six chances with the man-advantage—an aspect of Kootenay’s game that has certainly gotten into the heads of the Hitmen players. “It’s pretty hard, I think we just have to make a couple of adjustments, but yeah, if we just stay disciplined, I know they’ll have a better chance not scoring, because their powerplay is pretty deadly,”
said Hitmen forward Jake Virtanen. “If we just stay out of the box, that’s going to be really important for the coming games here.” With eight powerplay goals in three games, the Ice have certainly shown they can take full advantage of their opportunities with the man-advantage.
“I think we’ve had the best powerplay on the road and one of the best allaround. It’s our intimidation to other teams and we want to keep drawing penalties, because it’s a huge thing for us.” Jaedon Descheneau “I think we’ve had the best powerplay on the road and one of the best all-around,” said Descheneau, who had a six-point night with five assists and a goal. “It’s our intimidation to other teams and we want to keep drawing penalties, because it’s a huge thing for us.” Despite the effectiveness on the powerplay, the team needed to be better at even-strength, Descheneau added. “There’s a lot of positives in the game,” he added. “We scored five powerplay goals, we killed off a five-on-three, so our special teams were good, we just gotta
tighten up on our fiveon-five and we should be fine. “There should be no problems moving forward—we did a lot of good things today going into tomorrow’s game.” Kootenay goaltender Mackenzie Skapski had a tough night, giving up seven goals in 28 shots. Kootenay had a slight edge on the shot clock, putting 31 pucks on Calgary netminder Chris Driedger, who made 25 saves. For the third straight game, the Hitmen scored first on an early goal, with Welykholowa banging in a feed from Tambellini at the side of the net. Luke Philp replied on Kootenay’s first powerplay, beating Driedger with a low shot from just inside the blue line. Kootenay also made a big penalty kill with 32 seconds of a two-man advantage for Calgary and handling the remainder of the five-onfour after Rinat Valiev and Dirk were sent to the box 1:28 apart. In the second period, Welykholowa pulled the Hitmen ahead, but Franko answered back for the Ice with another powerplay goal. Adam Tambellini tallied roughly a minute later, using a Kootenay defenceman as a screen. However, the goals came quick in the second half of the period. Kootenay’s powerplay went to work again and after a big pileup outside of the crease, Reinhart roofed the puck to even the score
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Kootenay Ice defenceman Rinat Valiev battles with a Calgary Hitmen player during WHL action at Western Financial Place on Monday night. up at 4-4 at 13:29. Not even 60 seconds later, Fazleev got his first of the game off a lucky deflection from a pass in Kootenay territory. That got Skapski pulled for the remainder of the period. A minute after that, Dirk scored the only even-strength goal for the Ice to knot it back up again. Descheneau gave Kootenay their first lead with 13 seconds left in the second frame, scoring the fourth powerplay goal to do so. Just five minutes into the third period, Sandheim flicked the puck on net after entering the zone, which went off the post and in for a 5-5 score. Dirk got his sec-
ond of the game five minutes later for Kootenay’s fifth powerplay goal, scoring top shelf stick side on Driedger to retake the lead. After Dirk put Kootenay ahead, Fazleev only needed 37 seconds to put it back to a tie for Calgary, which would stand for the rest of regulation. The momentum shifted both ways in overtime; Kootenay had some good early pressure, with a notable chance from Matt Alfaro, but Chase scored the game-winner for the Hitmen with a slap shot from a drop pass off the rush 5:05 into the period. The two teams will go head-to-head again
WHL opponents put friendships on hold TRE VOR CR AWLEY Sports Editor
They may be buddies in the off-season, but when the Ice and the Hitmen are facing each other, Calgary forward Greg Chase puts his friendship with Kootenay sniper Jaedon Deschenau on hold. Ditto with Jake Virtanen, who is best friends with Mackenzie Skapski’s little brother back in their hometown of Abbotsford. Chase put the final nail in
the coffin on Monday night, scoring the OT winner to lift the Hitmen to a 7-6 win over the Ice. “It’s definitely cool,” said Chase, who hails from Sherwood Park—a stone’s throw away from Descheneau’s hometown of Edmonton. “I mean, being from the same city and growing up together on the ice and at school, it definitely adds to more of a special series and he had a really good night himself—I
think he had six points—so it was really nice to get that one for myself, for bragging rights.” Chase is property of the Edmonton Oilers, who selected him 188th overall in the seventh round of the 2013 NHL Draft. Virtanen grew up with Mitch Skapski, the younger brother to the Kootenay Ice goaltender who currently plays for the Victoria Royals. Virtanen is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2014
NHL Draft, and tallied 71 points in the regular season, including 45 goals with the Hitmen this year. “It’s good going up against him,” Virtanen said, of facing Skapski. “It’s good for bragging rights after the season for whoever wins. “He’s a great goalie, there’s nothing bad I can say about him. I think Kootenay’s a good team, but if we keep doing what we’re doing, I think we have a good shot.”
on Tuesday night for Game Four at Western Financial Place. NOTES: Kootenay Ice defenceman Landon Cross returned from injury to what had been a short-staffed defensive corps, which is also missing Tyler King. Hitman F Brady Brassart was hit into a turnbuckle and left briefly for the dressing room, but soon
returned to the bench. After Skapski was pulled in the second period, Hoflin played roughly six minutes and made two saves. Skapski returned for the third frame. Kootenay forward Tim Bozon, who is recovering from meningitis at a hospital in Saskatoon, had his 20th birthday on Monday.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might think that a partner is overserious and not aware of how you feel. Be careful when handling your hurt and anger. You could feel quite off-kilter. Try to sit on your discontent for a while, and then initiate a discussion in the near future. Tonight: Where the gang is. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’ll want to break precedent and head in a new direction, but a partner or family member might balk at the idea. This person is more comfortable with the status quo. You could be in a situation where someone might try to test your limits. Tonight: Take the lead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Deal with a situation directly, and keep in mind that a partner can be demanding. This person might prefer to keep the situation as-is. On the other hand, a loved one is likely to disagree. Tempers could flare, so be careful. Tonight: Try a new type of cuisine.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) Others tend to come to you with specific demands. You might wonder what is possible under the circumstances. Realize your limits, yet be ready for a fast change. You could find that your enthusiasm turns to anger if your expectations are not met. Tonight: Dinner for two. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Get into a project immediately if you have any desire to complete it before the day is over. Mid-afternoon will be the time to network and create more of what you desire. Defer to others as much as you can when dealing with difficult people. Tonight: You flourish around the crowds. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Speak your mind and allow greater give-and-take between you and someone else. You might feel restrained at first, but do whatever it takes to let go and start this process. You could come up with a very dynamic idea that works for both of you. Tonight: Run an errand or two. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You have the foundation for a
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better situation, yet you seem to be holding back. Check out an emotional investment with care -- you will love the results, if you proceed. If you are not able to move forward, you could lose your temper. Tonight: Choose to do something fun. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Seek out a friend or loved one. You might want to reverse direction when you feel pinned down or as if you have no other choice. Listen and think in terms of gains rather than kicking the door down in frustration. Check out an investment with care. Tonight: Head on home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might feel burdened by someone’s demands, and could be wondering what to do next. If you continue on the path that is not natural for you, you probably won’t be able stay even-tempered. Tempers are likely to flare. Tonight: Out and about. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Be forthright in how you deal with a situation. You could be in a conflict with someone with whom you regularly interact. Be
careful, as what might appear to be a cushy setup could quickly degenerate. Take no one and nothing for granted. Tonight: Play it nice and easy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Not until later today will you feel at your best. You might wonder what to do if you’re faced with a precarious situation. You’ll know that you want to integrate some innovative change, yet you also might want to play it cool. Tonight: Choose to do something new. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You are past the point of no return. You’ll feel in your mind that you must follow your chosen path. Understand exactly what you are dealing with at the present moment. A partner could be contentious when you least expect it. Tonight: Out with your best friend. BORN TODAY Actress Sarah Jessica Parker (1965), singer/songwriter Elton John (1947), singer Aretha Franklin (1942) ***
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Collision analyst takes stand at Bagri trial Ste ve Hubrecht Columbia Valley Pioneer
The trial stemming from a fatal crash in Kootenay National Park in 2011 got underway in Invermere provincial court earlier this week, with a Vancouver man facing four counts of dangerous driving causing death. Jaswinder Singh Bagri, the driver of a semi involved in the collision, has pleaded not guilty to all charges and was in court, more than two and a half years after the crash occurred, for the first four days of the multi-day trial this past week. Bagri was driving his unloaded flatdeck B-train commercial tractor trailer southbound on Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park on July 22, 2011, when, according to the testimony of several witnesses on the trial’s first day, near Olive Lake Bagri lost control of his vehicle, which skidded, then jackknifed and crossed the centre line. Although none of the witnesses could see it, a northbound Dodge campervan towing a Suzuki SUV was now in the path of the jack-
Cpl. Burnett testified that knifed semi. In the camper was a fami- based on his analysis, the ly of four — Robert Howard, truck of the semi initially hit 48, his wife Ana-Maria Dias, the camper van on angle, 50, and their two children catching the left front corner Veronica, 9, and Samantha, of the camper van and push11 — from Palo Alto, Califor- ing it back from the exact nia on vacation in B.C. The spot of first impact. The semi tractor trailer smashed into continued jackknifing, with the camper and SUV, pin- its two trailers then contribning the two smaller vehicles uting to pushing the truck against the highway barrier, and the camper van out as which ignited all three vehi- well, which according to Cpl. cles and trapped the family Burnett, is why the barrier inside the blazing camper. was pushed out back from the point of initial contact. All four died in the fire. Columbia Valley Pioneer file photo Court heard testimony On the morning of the third day of the trial, RCMP from truck driving school Firefighters deal with the aftermath of the July 2011 crash, for which Jaswinder Singh collision analyst Corporal owner and instructor Rocky Bagri is now on trial. Jeff Burnett testified about Korchinski on the trial’s sec- conditions are snowy, slick the crash and said he noticed pletely,” said Daigle. “I was investigating the crash scene ond day. Korchinski de- or wet, and should use jake Bagri pull into and out of a chatting with my wife and we scribed the process of check- brakes minimally if their brake check stop before be- said, ‘That’s strange, I don’t after the collision. Cpl. Burnett testified that ing brakes at designated trucks are unloaded. He also ginning the descent down know what a truck stop is tire marks from the scene brake check stops and was testified that a yellow speed from the pass near Olive supposed to be, but that indicate that of the three then asked by Crown prose- advisory sign reading 60 ki- Lake — the same descent on seemed quite quick.’” lanes on the highway at the cutor Lynal Doerksen how lometres an hour — the last which the crash occurred. Daigle and other witnessBagri pulled into the es travelling in his car and in such sign before the curve in crash site (two in the direc- long a check should take. “It should take 10 min- which the collision occurred brake check stop, some lights another vehicle parked at the tion the camper van was driving and one in the direc- utes,” said Korchinski. “We — gives the recommended on the semi flashed and then side of the road at the time of tion the semi was driving) make them do it fully and speed for cars during good the semi came back out on the crash testified that the the road quickly, according weather the day of the collithe camper van was in the completely at the top of conditions. “It’s the fastest you should to Daigle. slow lane or possibly even on every mountain pass, not sion was wet and rainy, and “I don’t think he stopped. from their best estimates that the shoulder at the time of just once as they go through go,” said Korchinski. One of the witnesses on I can’t imagine he did. We Bagri had likely been driving collision and that the semi a mountainous area.” Korchinski also testified the trial’s first day, Guy Dai- saw some lights flashing as if about 60 kilometres an hour was across the centre line. RPGPthat RN drivers Individualized Ad - Jan Zacharias 10.33in Wide x 7in he High had hit the brakes, but I to 70 kilometres an hour just gle, testified- Size he was driving shouldProgram not really Using toy trucks to 0426 visualCMYK - 02use Press Ready their jakePDF brakes at all if behind Bagri on the day of don’t think he stopped com- before the collision. ly reconstruct the incident,